Our Programs
What We Offer
Our Programs
A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley provides exceptional theatre education and performance opportunities for young people ages 5-18. We offer two distinct program types to accommodate different experience levels and interests, with all performances held at the Historic Rio Grande Theatre in downtown Las Cruces.
Student Production Classes
Red Cast & Green Cast System
Our signature student production classes run for 8 weeks and culminate in live performances at the Rio Grande Theatre. To ensure more children can participate, we offer a unique Red Cast and Green Cast system—running two simultaneous classes of the same show with separate performance weekends.
Audition-Based Productions
Throughout the year, ACT produces special audition-based shows that are open to students of all ages who wish to challenge themselves in a competitive audition environment.
ACT-Teen Productions
Our ACT-Teen program is designed specifically for teenagers who are ready for more challenging and mature theatrical content. This annual production offers older students the opportunity to explore complex characters and themes in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
What's Included
All ACT programs include:
- Professional instruction from experienced directors, staff, and volunteers
- Most equipment and supplies provided by ACT
- Performance opportunities at the Historic Rio Grande Theatre
- A clean, sanitized rehearsal space with appropriate safety protocols
- Adherence to all New Mexico health guidelines and directives
Performance Venue
All ACT productions are performed at the Historic Rio Grande Theatre, located at 211 N. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces. This beautiful historic venue provides a professional theatre experience for our young performers and their audiences.
Questions?
For more information about our programs or to discuss which option is best for your child, please contact us at achldrenstheatrelcnm@gmail.com or (575) 571-1413.
