Montreal Children's Theatre

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The Montreal Children's Theatre (MCT) is a children's theatre company in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1933 by Dorothy Davis and Violet Walters, the school is still in operation as of 2021. Walters and Davis started MCT "not necessarily to create young actors and actresses, but with the premise that good speech, self-esteem and confidence were primary goals …". [1]

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MCT has presented over 700 stage productions to more than a quarter of a million children. [2] A prominent alumnus of MCT is the actor William Shatner.

History

The first class at MCT in 1933 had less than 25 students and was held in a basement. The theatre was run by Davis and Walters until 1991. It was then managed by Sheila April, a former student, until 2006. In that year, Leigh Janson Cooke and Ryan Bowels . In 2019, Sandra Holder became the new president. [3]

"Over 10,000 Montrealers have enjoyed classes at The Children's Theatre since the school was founded in 1933 by Dorothy Davis and Violet Walters. Some have gone onto professional careers in motion pictures, television and the stage. Many have obtained roles in TV and radio commercials both as children and adults." [4]

Timeline

Major productions (incomplete)

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