The Children’s Theatre of Charleston Proudly Presents
Our Current Season School Shows
The Children’s Theatre of Charleston is thrilled to invite you and your students to experience
live theatre during our 2026–2027 school season! All three productions will be held at the Clay
Center for the Arts & Sciences and feature talented young performers from our local
community.
These shows provide a fun, educational, and affordable way to introduce your students to the
magic of live performance. We are now accepting reservations and encourage you to book
early to ensure availability.
2026–2027 School Show Schedule:
🎭 Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (Approx. 1 hour)
September 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
🎄 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Approx. 1 hour)
December 10 & 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Charleston Coliseum Theater
📚 Disney’s Newsies JR. (Approx. 1 hour)
April 15, 2027 at 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
Our line up for this season and show dates and times:
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesFinding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home. His overprotective father, Marlin, sets out across the ocean to rescue him, joined by the lovable and forgetful Dory. Along the way, they encounter sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, and new friends who help them discover courage, trust, and perseverance in the vast “big blue world.” Meanwhile, Nemo proves his […]
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesFinding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home. His overprotective father, Marlin, sets out across the ocean to rescue him, joined by the lovable and forgetful Dory. Along the way, they encounter sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, and new friends who help them discover courage, trust, and perseverance in the vast “big blue world.” Meanwhile, Nemo proves his […]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. | School Show
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, West VirginiaThe holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what […]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. | School Show
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, West VirginiaThe holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what […]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. | School Show
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, West VirginiaThe holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what […]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. | School Show
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, West VirginiaThe holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what […]
Disney’s Newsies JR. | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesDisney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, […]
Disney’s Newsies JR. | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesDisney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, […]
Admission: Admission is $5.00 per student. Teachers accompanying their classes attend our shows for free.
Additional Adults: Additional adult tickets will be available only if space allows.
Reservations: To reserve seats, please email LeeAnne Rheinlander at ctocwv@gmail.com.
Include the following details:
- School name
- Number of students and teachers
- Show/date/time requested
- Contact phone number
Additional Information:
A confirmation email will follow once your reservation is processed.
CSOs: Content, Standards and Objectives for Children’s Theatre performances are available by clicking here.
Bus Information: We will be sending out information for your bus drivers with your confirmation/receipt letter approximately two weeks before the show.
Invoices and billing will be handled through the Clay Center Box Office
We look forward to welcoming your students to a season full of imagination, storytelling, and
joy!
