Aug
27
Fri
LCT Family Festival
Aug 27 – Aug 28 all-day

The LCT Family Festival

Presented by D&D Machinery Movers

We’re celebrating the incredible legacy of Larry and Vivian Snipes at the LCT Family Festival on August 27 and 28, 2021 at Lexington Children’s Theatre! Join us on Friday for an evening event and Saturday for a daytime event both featuring food, fun, and performances all to support the Larry and Vivian Legacy Fund and the future of LCT!

FRIDAY: LCT Celebrates the Snipes
This ticketed, adults-only (21+) event features a cocktail hour beginning at 6:30pm with appetizers from Puccini’s and dessert from Sorella Gelateria, then you’ll be treated to the performance of a lifetime as friends of Larry and Vivian re-create scenes from some of their best-loved plays! Bid in our our Silent Auction for the chance to win exciting packages and support LCT’s mission and the legacy of Larry and Vivian.

Purchase Friday Evening Tickets

SATURDAY: LCT Family Festival
Hop on down to the theatre for a fun event that’s perfect for the whole family! This event is FREE but registration is required to reserve your spot. Drop in anytime between 11:00am-2:00pm for theatre games, crafts, behind-the-scenes tours, and of course, time to all be together as one big LCT Family! There will also be sweet treats from our friends at Sorella Gelatoria and a performance of Cows Don’t Fly and other known facts starting at 12:30pm. We can’t wait to see you and your family there!

FREE Registration for Saturday's Event Pre-order an LCT Family Festival T-shirt

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Oct
27
Fri
Haunted Happenings at LCT
Oct 27 – Oct 29 all-day

Calling all thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts! You don't want to miss Haunted Happenings at LCT, the most exciting and terrifying event of the season! From October 27th to 29th, Lexington Children's Theatre will be transformed into a haunted wonderland for the whole family to enjoy.
 
On the first floor, you'll find a fall festival-style extravaganza with a touch of trick-or-treating, perfect for all ages. But if you're feeling brave, venture up to the second and third floors for a spine-chilling haunted house experience like no other! But beware... there may be ghosts and ghouls lurking around every corner.
 
Tickets are only $5 and give you unlimited access to as much or as little of the event as you choose. So grab your friends and family, put on your best costumes, and join us for a night of spooky fun at Haunted Happenings at LCT!

Date & Time Info

Friday, October 27 –  6:00-9:00pm
Saturday, October 28 –  6:00-9:00pm
Sunday, October 29 –  4:00-7:00pm

*Tickets will be sold in one-hour blocks during these time periods.

First Floor: All Ages
Haunted House: Recommended for Ages 9+

Prices: $5/Ticket, add $20 for a special event T-shirt!


 

Feb
2
Fri
Glendover: Acting from a Script (Grades 3-5)
Feb 2 @ 2:35 pm – Mar 1 @ 4:00 pm

Wednesdays: March 20 – April 24, 2024
*No class April 3rd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75

Students learn how to approach a character by analyzing dialogue and the script. Students will perform their scenes on the last day of class.

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Mar
19
Tue
Rosa Parks: Actor’s Toolbox (Grades 3-5) – 3 SPOTS OR LESS
Mar 19 @ 2:35 pm – Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm

Tuesdays: March 19 – April 23, 2024
*No class April 2nd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75

Every actor must understand how to use the tools of their trade. This class is designed to explore and develop the actor’s tools that allow you to shine.

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Rosa Parks: Create-a-Play (Grades K-2) – SOLD OUT
Mar 19 @ 2:35 pm – Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm

Tuesdays: March 19 – April 23, 2024
*No class April 2nd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75

Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.

Mar
20
Wed
Glendover: Create-a-Play (Grades K-2) – SOLD OUT
Mar 20 @ 2:35 pm – Apr 24 @ 4:00 pm

Wednesdays: March 20 – April 24, 2024
*No class April 3rd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75

Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.

Mar
21
Thu
Garden Springs: Actor’s Toolbox (Grades 3-5)
Mar 21 @ 2:35 pm – Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm

Thursdays: March 21 – April 25, 2024
*No class April 4th due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75

Every actor must understand how to use the tools of their trade. This class is designed to explore and develop the actor’s tools that allow you to shine.

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Garden Springs: Create-a-Play (Grades K-2)
Mar 21 @ 2:35 pm – Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm

Thursdays: March 21 – April 25, 2024
*No class April 4th due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75

Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.

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Jun
8
Sat
Tomato Plant Girl
Jun 8 – Jun 9 all-day

LCT's Summer Student Tour Show

Public Performance Dates: June 8-9, 2024
On Tour: June 6 - July 19, 2024

Recommended for Ages 5+  
Run Time ≈1 hour 
Performed on LCT's Learning Stage 

Prices: $15/Adult, $10/Child under 18


By Wesley Middleton 
Produced in arrangement with Dramatic Publishing 

Get ready for a whimsical adventure in Tomato Plant Girl! In a summer somewhere that time forgot, Little Girl has just moved to Heretown from Thereville, and doesn’t have any friends outside of the neighbor who drags her over to play from across the vegetable garden. Every evening at 5 o’clock SHARP, Little Girl’s neighbor makes the rules for their playtime – rules that must be followed without question. That is until Little Girl meets the extraordinary Tomato Plant Girl! 

Dressed upside down and munching on dirt, Tomato Plant Girl introduces Little Girl to a world of topsy-turvy fun and teaches her to embrace her own rules. Together, they embark on a journey of nurturing, growth, and self-acceptance, proving that true friendship knows no bounds.  

Family Weekend Performance Info

Saturday, June 8 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will*) 
Sunday, June 9 – 2:00pm 

*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.

For Educators and Venues

This show is a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there!

Recommended for Grades K-5th 
Curricular Connections: Friendship, Plants and Gardening, Navigating Emotions, Dealing with Bullying 

Touring Dates: Thursdays – Saturdays, June 6 – July 19, 2024 

Pricing: $500 for one performance or $800 for two performances in a day + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information. 

Things to Know Before the Show

Emotional Intensity

2 out of 5

Action/Stage Combat

0 out of 5

Language

1 out of 5

Sound & Lighting

0 out of 5

Get Ready For:

  • A show that’s imaginative and whimsical, not literal. Our characters are known by “Little Girl,” “Bossy Best Friend,” and “Tomato Plant Girl,” our main character moves from Thereville to Heretown, and Tomato Plant Girl grows from the dirt of the garden.  
  • Tomato Plant Girl is our Summer Student Touring Production! After the cast of three student actors performs here at LCT, they will take this show on the road across Lexington and beyond to perform in libraries, hospitals, and schools! 
  • This play’s themes include friendship, bullying, communication, and individuality. Want to extend the experience beyond the show? Check out our educational play guide here for fun activities and discussion questions!

Sensory Moments:

  • There are a couple of moments in the show where props hit the floor and make a loud sound. 
Jul
8
Mon
Extended Care: July 8-12
Jul 8 @ 8:00 am – Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm

July 8-12

8:00am-9:15am & 4:00pm-5:30pm

Tuition: $70

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