NCT Celebrating Year One! Donate to Help Us Grow in Year Two

Research-based theatre education programs that help our kids shine

Thank You!

As we wrap up our final week of Summer Camp 2026, we want to thank everyone who contributed to a successful first year (August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026) at NCT:

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Registrations for Summer Camp and school-year Conservatory classes at our Capitol Hill location. Fall 2026 classes held on Mondays and Saturdays are filling up: reserve your spot today!

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Students engaged through our School Programs: performance classes and a school-wide production of Alice in Wonderland at Pinecrest School, a production of Dear Edwina Jr. at Franklin Sherman Elementary, and a production of Willy Wonka Jr. at Churchill Road Elementary.

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Scholarship funds awarded to families. We are committed to providing opportunities to every student who wants to participate. We rely on the generosity of our community to support us in this effort.

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Childcare Matinees with our friends at Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company: the next one is Venus on September 13.

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Donors who made all of this possible. We couldn’t have done it without you:

Donations received through July 31, 2026

“Both [the student] and I feel that she truly thrives in your theatre environment. The mentorship, instruction, and sense of community have been incredibly meaningful to her, and I would love for her to continue growing in a place where she feels supported, challenged, and encouraged.” -Conservatory Parent

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Special Thanks:

Fall and Spring Grants from Capitol Hill Community Foundation provided set pieces, costumes, props, and supplies for our classes and productions of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition. We’re deeply grateful for the foundation’s support.

Our Team

Thank you to our Teaching Artists: Diana Nevills, Eliseo Valerio, Jen Jacobs, Julane Havens, Patti Woolsey, Raine Ensign, Ryan Neely, Scean Flowers, Stella Monshaw, Stephanie Vickers, Taylor Stevens, Wonnie Kim, and Zak Sandler

Thank you to our Designers and Technicians: Charlie Van Kirk, Debi Carroll, Nathan Nichipor, Randall Pike, Scott Nurmi, and Tiffany Stark

Thank you to our Volunteers: Annabel Stefanov, Maizie Klevan, Lucy Wall (pictured), Nolla Mae Shryock, Sonya Springer, and Caroline Howe

Thank you to our Board of Directors: Patti Woolsey (Chair), Brittany Bradshaw, Malkia Chionesu, Hayley Cutler, Joan Evans, Linda Fegler, Julane Havens, Jen Jacobs, Joel Patterson, Sarah Stricevic, Eliseo Valerio, and Liz White

Thank you to our Research Advisor: Dr. Thalia Goldstein, author of Why Theatre Education Matters

Thank you to Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church for hosting us!

Do you have expertise that can help a new non-profit organization grow and succeed? Email us at info@nationalchildrenstheatre.org

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