OUR MISSION: Whidbey Children's Theater is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children by creating opportunities for them to discover, experience and participate in the performing arts. We endeavor to include all children who wish to participate regardless of their ability to pay, and have set up a scholarship fund so that all children can enjoy the same level of participation with WCT. Our community is located on beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington state. WCT is one of the primary opportunities for children and youth on our island to participate in and develop skills in the performing arts. Not only is this an enriching educational opportunity, it is an opportunity for youth to develop special talents and skills, learn to take risks safely, and to learn socialization skills. We work with children ages 3 - 18, and have had many children "grow up" in our WTC family. We produce and perform at least 5 plays per year, as well as offering drama and improv classes throughout the year. During the summer months our island attracts many visitors, and our numbers swell to include opportunities for off-island youth, as well. We serve in excess of 500 children and youth per year, and that number is growing. Besides offering beloved perennial classics (such as The Sound of Music, Charlotte's Web, The Jungle Book, Oklahoma, etc.), we also offer educational pieces exploring environmental and social issues (such as The Wrestling Season, The See Saw Tree, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and The Last Exit). We enjoy a tremendous amount of community support, and yet there is always a need for funding, not only for specific programs and performances, but for our scholarship fund that enables young people to participate in our programs who might not otherwise be able to afford them. Thank you for your interest in the Whidbey Children's Theater! We hope you will come visit us and attend one of our productions.

Whidbey Children's Theater is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children by creating opportunities for them to discover, experience, and participate in the performing arts.

We believe that the performing arts have a valuable place in our community, and that through participation in the arts, children will develop and build their self-confidence and self-expression. We also believe that the teamwork, discipline, and dedication required by the craft of theater teaches life skills that positively influence the lives of children. We further endeavor to participate cooperatively with the larger community of arts groups wherever possible.

We serve children and teens, ages 3 - 19. Most are residents of Whidbey Island, a geographically isolated island 35 miles north of Seattle. Our numbers increase during the summer when we see an influx of children who come to vacation with relatives on the island. We strive to serve every child that wants to participate, which means we offer a number of work trades and scholarships throughout the year.

We feature 4 - 5 major productions each year. Most of these feature local children and teens, and upon occasion there will be a production featuring adult actors performing for youth audiences. In addition, we offer classes and workshops for children of all ages in a variety of areas, including creative dramatics, drama club, tech wizardry, vocal skills, improvisation, and special interactive programs for spring break and summer vacation.

Charlotte's Web, April/May 2009
Spring Break Camp - The Secret Garden, April 2009
Last Exit (teens), May 2009
Summer Extravaganza, summer 2009
The See Saw Tree, fall 2009

Sue Averett, Administrative Director
Joni Takanikos, Operations Manager

Debby Elwell, President
Larry Neubauer, Vice President
Ed Walker, Secretary
Emily McArthur, Treasurer
Laura Boram
Dana Harris
Glenn Jones
Verna Lawsen
Carolyn Sundquist
David Sundquist
Barbara Walker
Laura Weeks
Peggy Juve, President Emeritus

Leigh Anderson
Lani Brockman
Charlene Brown
Stacie Burqua
Tom Churchill
Kate Hodges
Lorinda Kay
Kathleen Landel
Keith Mack
Nancy Meier
Michael Muzos
Nancy Nordhoff
Martha Murphy (founder of WCT)
David Ossman
Peggy Taylor
Kim Tinuviel
Judith Walcutt
Mary Willis
Vito Zingarelli

MJ Murdock Charitable Trust
Washington State Arts Commission
Whidbey Giving Circle/PRIDE
U.S. Bank
Whidbey Island Bank
Leroy M. Boren Construction
Whidbey Telecom
Langley Community Club
Charlotte Martin Foundation
Dr. Ric Prael
Sharlene Hodges
Nancy Nordhoff
Judith Yeakel
Peggy Juve
Richard and Victory Grund
Marion Henney
Candace Jordan
Dr. Margaret Sorrell
Catherine M. DeWitt
Mrs. Tom Handy
Useless Bay Coffee Company
Eddy's Apparel
Matt's Import Haven
Color Box Salon

We are a very hands-on organization with classes and workshops going year round, and several major performances throughout the year. We are volunteer-driven and even our Board of Directors rolls up their sleeves and gets involved in the day-to-day activities and events of the theater. Because Whidbey Island is geographically isolated, children here have few extracurricular activities to choose from. The Whidbey Children's Theater is one of the most visible, creative and affordable options for children who want to explore their creativity and talents, while engaging in a social environment that encourages them to learn, take risks safely, and grow. We have a thriving scholarship program that enables all interested children and teens to participate in classes, workshops and productions at the Whidbey Children's Theater.

The Wrestling Season, summer 2008
There's a Boy in the Girls' Restroom, spring 2008
The Magic Fan, spring 2008
The Jungle Book, fall 2008
Cinderella, winter 2008
Recipient of the 2007 National Youth Theater Award for Outstanding Ensemble
Godspell, spring 2007
I Never Saw Another Butterfly, spring 2007
Seussical the Musical, summer 2007
A Midsummer Night's Dream, summer 2007