WCT History

Watertown Children's Theatre was founded in 1983 by Artistic Director Dinah Lane,
initially as a program of an existing organization known as the Watertown Center
for the Arts. The WCA was formed for the purpose of obtaining a building
to create an arts center on the property known as the Arsenal Mall.

Although the creation of an arts center was not successful at that time, Watertown
Children's Theatre flourished as an entity in its own right. Led by professional staff,
supported by businesses and the public schools, as well as by scores of talented,
dedicated parents and community members, the children's theatre grew
into the vital creative and educational organization is is today.

In its more than 25 years of service to the town of Watertown and the
surrounding communities, this award-winning program has enriched the lives
of thousands of children and their families. Combining values of artistic
excellence with inclusiveness, reflected in its affordable fee structure, its open
audition policy and its involvement of entire families, WCT has continuously
ensured its place as a highly valued member of this flourishing artistic community.

As of September 2005, WCT moved into its new space at the Arsenal Center
for the Arts. As the resident children's theatre it offers year-round classes, rehearsals
and workshops, collaborates with other arts organizations, and performs its
musical productions in the beautiful Mosesian Theater.

Click here to see snapshots of the Stages! A Celebration of 25 Years production


	WCT History Watertown Children's Theatre was founded in 1983 by Artistic Director Dinah Lane, initially as a program of an existing organization known as the Watertown Center for the Arts. The WCA was formed for the purpose of obtaining a building to create an arts center on the property known as the Arsenal Mall. Although the creation of an arts center was not successful at that time, Watertown Children's Theatre flourished as an entity in its own right. Led by professional staff, supported by businesses and the public schools, as well as by scores of talented, dedicated parents and community members, the children's theatre grew into the vital creative and educational organization is is today. In its more than 25 years of service to the town of Watertown and the surrounding communities, this award-winning program has enriched the lives of thousands of children and their families. Combining values of artistic excellence with inclusiveness, reflected in its affordable fee structure, its open audition policy and its involvement of entire families, WCT has continuously ensured its place as a highly valued member of this flourishing artistic community. As of September 2005, WCT moved into its new space at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. As the resident children's theatre it offers year-round classes, rehearsals and workshops, collaborates with other arts organizations, and performs its musical productions in the beautiful Mosesian Theater. Click here to see snapshots of the Stages! A Celebration of 25 Years production