Shows Currently at the Children's Theatre...
The Racine Children's Theatre, Is delighted to present the 79th season of plays for young people, at the Racine Theatre Guild. More than just plays, the RCT offers a theatrical experience. Kids are fascinated by the lovable mascot, Packy the Elephant, who introduces each performance. After every show, the costumed characters greet children and sign autographs in the lobby. The Racine Children's Theatre has been introducing young people to the wonder of live theatre since 1933.
The RCT season has four "Packy Plays" with eight performances each: Fridays at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. Plays are generally one hour in length. Performances will begin in mid-November.
Next Packy Play, “Animal Tales and Dinosaur Scales,”
Feb. 10-12
Animal antics sparkle in the next Packy Play from the Racine Children’s Theatre, “Animal Tales and Dinosaur Scales.” There will be plenty of opportunity to sing and play along at eight performances, February 10-12, at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Avenue (Highway 38).
Child’s Play Touring Theatre of Chicago will perform six pieces in “Animal Tales and Dinosaur Scales,” all adapted from original stories and poems written by children. “Wilbur the Duck” has a boy duck meeting a girl duck, falling in duck love, and having a family of funny little ducklings. The tale of the “Tap Dancing Dinosaur” offers an entertaining explanation of how dinosaurs became extinct. “The Old Dog,” who is bilingual, is tired of being a canine, and so he tries to be a rooster, a cow, a horse, and even a chicken laying an egg. “The Lion and the Cloud” has the two battling over who’s loudest, thus most deserving to be called King of the Jungle. A whale’s life is portrayed in “The Whale Song?” with a big surprise at the end. “The Mean Bee and the Mouse Hero” has a cowardly mouse stepping up to teach a lesson to a nasty bee that’s stinging people at a county fair.
Sponsored by The Middle School Program at St. Catherine’s High School, performances of “Animal Tales and Dinosaur Scales” take place on one weekend only, February 10, 11 and 12. Show times are Friday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. Packy Plays are approximately one hour in length. Since seating is by general admission, not reserved, patrons are advised to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to curtain time. Packy the Elephant, mascot of the Racine Children’s Theatre, introduces each performance. The play’s costumed characters meet and greet, pose for photos, and sign autographs in the lobby afterwards.
The box office at the Racine Theatre Guild is open from 12 to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 90 minutes prior to each scheduled performance. Tickets are $6 each for all seats. Packy Plays are designed for families with children ages 4 and older. Call 262-633-4218 or visit 2519 Northwestern Ave. for reservations and other information. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.racinetheatre.org.
Season Tickets
Contact the box office to get your season performance tickets for Season 79.
$18 for all four shows (All ages)
Click here for our Packy Brochure.
Click her for our order form.
Individual Tickets
Contact the box office to get your individual performance tickets for Season 79.
$6 per person (All ages)
Racine Children’s Theatre – Season 79 (2011-2012)
Racine Children’s Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
The Racine Children’s Theatre is pleased to present its 79th season of plays for young people, at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Avenue (Highway 38).
Way back in 1933, five years before there was even a Racine Theatre Guild, the Racine Children’s Theatre began introducing young people to the magic of live theatre. The RCT is still here today, because it provides exciting, engaging experiences designed with kids in mind. At every show, the popular and loveable mascot, Packy the Elephant, lumbers onto the stage to enthusiastically welcome everyone. Packy Plays are filled with fast action, silly humor, audience participation, imaginative storylines and catchy tunes to keep kids interested and involved. When a play ends, the actors remain in their colorful costumes to meet fans, sign autographs, and pose for photos in the lobby.
The RCT season has four “Packy Plays” with eight performances each: Fridays at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. Plays are generally one hour in length.
Tickets are available for all shows. Season tickets are priced at $18 for the four plays (four for the price of three). Individual play tickets are $6 each for children and adults. Seating is by general admission (no reserved seats).
November 4-6, 2011 –Cinderella, Cinderella,
Sponsored by: Racine Dental Group
In contrast to the traditional image of Cinderella is the meek, big-footed star in this UW-Whitewater production. Cinderella cooks, cleans and sews at her obnoxious stepsisters’ every whim. All that work leaves her exhausted and insecure. Her cat, Tom, has the difficult job of keeping up her morale. Enjoy an unconventional fairy tale ending, where true beauty (kindness, confidence and character) is rewarded --and Cinderella still gets her prince. .
January 6-8, 2012 – The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood, 
sponsored by Just Add Kids
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We’re all familiar with the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the hungry wolf, but who has heard it from the infamous wolf’s point of view? In this hilarious musical performed by Racine Theatre Guild actors, our compassionate and sympathetic beast is understandably upset: he’s been maligned for generations! Determined to defend his own good intentions, he reveals Red Riding Hood’s real nature, rarely shown to the outside world.
February 10-12, 2012 – Animal Tales & Dinosaur Scales
Sponsored by the Middle School at
St. Catherine's High School ,
A tap-dancing dinosaur, an ancient dog that speaks Spanish, a loud lion competing to be King of the Jungle, fascinating mammals of the sea, and a duck family are some of the animals whose antics sparkle in this fun-filled production by Child’s Play Touring Theatre of Chicago. There will be plenty of opportunity for little ones to sing and play along in this show that’s sure to entertain the entire family.
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March 23-25 –You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,
Sponsored by the Junior Women's Club of Racine
Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor can Lucy get the attention of her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. As Snoopy and Linus daydream, the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings, before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. This pint-sized, one-hour version of the Broadway musical is brought to you by the Racine Theatre Guild.
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History of the Children's Theatre
Generations of area children have had their first thrilling contact with
live theatre through the Packy Plays, as they are commonly known, referring
to the RCTs mascot. Packy, the elephant child first appeared in 1947
to instruct children in theatre courtesy. Except for the 1950-51 season,
when he was briefly replaced by a penguin, Packy and the RCT have been
inseparable ever since. Year after year, youngsters eagerly anticipate
his on-stage introductions to each performance.
In the beginning, the Racine
Children's Theatre was established by the Woman's Club in collaboration
with AAUW, the Library Board, the Child Conservation League, the Junior
League, and the drama departments of Horlick and Washington Park High Schools.
All performances for the first eight seasons took place at the Woman's
Club. The slate for the initial 1933-34 season was Snow White, Afternoon
of Morgin, The Silver Thread (marionettes), The Dragon and Puss in
Boots (movie). There were two performances of each production. The price
for the five-part series was $.50, or 15 cents for a single admission
Box Office Hours
Weekdays: 12 to 6 p.m. & 90 minutes prior to curtain through intermission at performances.
