Seattle Children's Theatre
Performing ArtsWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Seattle Children's Theatre is a mid-sized performing arts organization based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in professional theatre for young audiences. Its programs aim to give children of all ages access to live theatre, with a focus on new works and theatre education, helping young people explore their interests and the world around them. Founded in 1975, SCT began as a program of the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, with initial support from the City of Seattle and PONCHO, and drew involvement from educators and the University of Washington's Theatre for Youth program. Over the years, SCT expanded its physical footprint by moving into larger venues, including the Charlotte Martin Theatre in 1993 and the Eve Alvord Theatre in 1995, and by completing the Allen Family Technical Pavilion in 2000, a facility that houses performance shops and rehearsal and classroom spaces. The complex was designed as a self-contained venue for young audiences and has been described as a model within the field. In 2026, SCT announced a partnership with Seattle Repertory Theatre to merge box office, IT, data, operations, and finance functions under a shared chief financial officer, reflecting greater operational collaboration within the Puget Sound performing arts ecosystem.