Lightning Thief Auditions
Auditions open June 1st!
2026 Be Bishop Award Recipient – Bella Byrnes
The Be Bishop Award honors Matt Bishop’s legacy of compassion, dedication, and passion for teaching by recognizing a 9th grade graduate who embodies his spirit and inspires others to “Be Bishop.”
2026 Summer Camps
Let your performer shine in a safe and fun environment that will teach the basics of theatre and production.
Tickets On Sale for Disney’s Newsies
June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2026
Elgin Community College Arts Center
Sensory Friendly Preview – Newsies
June 18, 2026
Elgin Community College
Free Registration!
Courtney Reed to be Inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame
Elgin native Courtney Reed fell in love with theatre at six-years old when she appeared as a mouse in a Children’s Theatre of Elgin (CTE) production of Cinderella.
Newsies Cast List Announced
Congratulations to our Cast!
Join Our Team!
Children’s Theatre of Elgin (CTE) and Fox Valley Theatre Company (FVTC) are seeking artistic team members for productions for our upcoming 2026-2027 season.
Alumni Spotlight- Clarence Hayward
CTE is deeply grateful for dedicated parents and volunteers like Clarence, whose passion and generosity keep the magic of youth theater shining generation after generation.
Alumni Spotlight- Christine Lucas
Christine Lucas fondly remembers her time at CTE. No matter how big or small the role, everyone is made to feel important. This message has carried her into her career and adult life.
