Mission

It is the mission of All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to offer young people of all backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles the opportunity to produce professional quality plays, study many aspects of the dramatic arts, and develop valuable life skills while providing outstanding entertainment to the community.
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It is the policy of AECT to provide equal opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to age, color, creed, gender identity, disability, height, membership in any labor organization, national origin, parental status, political identification, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or weight.
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The Wind in the Willows, 2024

What Makes AECT Special?

  • Theatre for everyone. Made by kids.
    • Our programs introduce youth to all aspects of theatre and support them as they grow in confidence and skills during their time with AECT, whether that's one show or many years.
  • Guild Program 
    • This is one of the features that makes AECT unique—the Guild Program encompasses all of the backstage crews and the different leadership levels for each one. 
  • On Stage/Backstage Balance
    • At AECT, everyone works on both sides of the curtain. Every child who has a role on stage must next serve on a crew of their choice before being cast again for a stage role. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance to learn everything that AECT has to offer. (There is no limit to the number of consecutive crews a participant can serve on.)
  • Audition Workshops
    • First timer? Don't worry! Children of all ages are welcome to sign up for an optional audition workshop to learn how auditions work, meet the director, and get tips from experienced actors.
  • Summer Camps
    • Youth who aren't ready for the time commitment of a full production can test the waters by signing up for a summer camp. These one- and two-week experiences offer lots of fun activities and culminate in a short Friday production.