Vision Statement
The vision of the Madrona Children’s Theatre is to create an annual multi-generational collaboration of families and educators which supports children in the preparation and performance of extraordinary musical theatre productions.
Mission Statement
The Madrona Children’s Theatre provides theatrical experiences for all students who want to participate, enhancing their self esteem, and helping to promote and develop each child’s belief in his/her own unique blend of abilities. Our intention is to provide continuous learning with the educational process being as important as the finished product.
Values
We believe:
- Life skills including leadership, mentorship, cooperative learning, effective communication, as well as theatrical skills can and should be emphasized during the rehearsal process.
- We do our best work when all are involved as collaborators in the pursuit of the artistic vision.
- We provide a valuable multiage experience through teamwork, modeling and mentorship
- The lasting experience of being an integral part of a large, diverse and complex organization assembled to accomplish a specific goal will be valuable in any future endeavor.
- Artists of all ages and abilities must be valued and provided with the tools to achieve excellence and realize their vision.
- Every child should have an equal opportunity to reach their potential as artists and performers.
and Mission statements and the following criteria:
- No one with any family ties to the possible lead cast should have any influence over casting.
- Madrona recent alumni may not be in the lead cast.
- All extra curricular policies of the School and District must be followed to allow participation.
- The MCT must involve the entire Madrona community including DHH, Intermediate, Middle School and Staff.
- The Performance piece must be approved by the Madrona Theatre Administrative Board.
- The performance piece must be a child centered production giving the most students the most opportunities to participate.
