All-of-us Express Children's Theatre occasionally puts on special events. These may be celebrations, fundraisers, or just an extra opportunity to introduce community members to the program.

Upcoming special events

No matter how long your family has been involved with AECT, there’s likely a crew no one has been on or a place in the Hannah Center you haven't seen. Have you heard your kid talking about the “Props Hole” and wondered what it is? Or been curious how actors get from one side of the stage to the other between scenes? Have a guess about the number of sewing machines the Costumes crew has on hand? Wondered where those recurring set pieces, like giant rocks or lamp posts, are stored between shows?

Join us for our Spring Backstage Tours on Monday, April 10 to find out as AECT guides give you a behind-the-scenes look all over the Hannah Center. Groups will leave from the concessions area off the theater lobby at 6:30, 6:45, and 7:00pm. Rehearsal will be going on, and most crews are called that night, so we'll get to see our kids in action. To assist with planning, please sign up for a time slot here and indicate how many people will be in your group. Walk-ins are also welcome, but signing up will help us have the right number of guides on hand.
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Monday, April 10
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Winter 2023

RECENT special events

Our Opening Night Reception for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was a great success! ​The reception was held Friday, February 3 and allowed families to spend a while before the show chatting with other theatre families and board members. 

Past special events

  • Opening Night Receptions—an event hosted by the AECT board, including appetizers, beverages, and conversation, held on Opening Night of main stage productions
  • Annual Board Meeting & Ice Cream Social—Attendees enjoyed ice cream and in-person conversation, followed by our annual meeting. This meeting is open to all AECT members and  includes the election of new members to the AECT Board as well as typical board discussion and committee updates.
  • Instagram Live—a special live-streamed version of the AECT perennial favorite "Blanket Theatre"
  • A Christmas Carol—a reader's theatre production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol performed by a cast of AECT Alumni and current members
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Treasure Island Opening Night Reception, 2022