Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Name

Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Legal name

Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Website

https://childrenstheatreofannapolis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Theatre Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG), Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) (EDAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Youth theatre education
• Performing arts programs
• Theatrical productions
• Summer theatre camps
• Theatre arts workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from mainstage production tickets. General admission pricing with discounts for seniors, military, and children.
2. Program and Newsletter Advertising: Sell advertising space in show programs and monthly newsletter. Program ads range from $75-$250 per show, newsletter ads from $350-$800.
3. Education Tuition and Registration: Fees for summer camps, workshops, and classes. Annual registration fee of $20 per family. Need-based scholarships and payment plans available.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Capital campaign 'Growing Our Reach' for facility expansion. Special events include Battle of the Bands, 1950s Murder Mystery fundraiser.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages at various levels. Battle of the Bands sponsorship ranges from $250 (Groupie) to $5,000 (Executive Producer).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Children's Theatre of Annapolis produces three mainstage theatrical productions per year featuring youth performers ages 5-18 in musicals (e.g., Disney's Frozen, Lion King JR, Finding Nemo JR, West Side Story) and straight plays (e.g., Holes). Complementing the mainstage season is a year-round education division offering semester-long workshops (fall, winter, spring), week-long and multi-week summer camps (Wee Kids Cabaret, Broadway Kids Spectacular, Teen Broadway Revue, Annie Camp Broadway Edition, Disney's Dare To Dream JR, Stage & Tech, and Production camps), plus tuition assistance and the Miriam Wolfe Memorial Scholarship. Programming is delivered by contracted Teaching Artists and experienced staff at CTA's Bay Head Park theatre facility in Annapolis, MD.

Product overview

Children's Theatre of Annapolis offers a comprehensive portfolio of performing arts programs for youth ages 5-18, centered around mainstage theatrical productions (musicals and plays) and year-round educational programming. The core product consists of three mainstage productions annually, complemented by a structured education division including semester-long workshops, week-long and multi-week summer camps (Wee Kids Cabaret, Broadway Kids Spectacular, Teen Broadway Revue, Stage & Tech Camps, Production Camps, and Masterclasses), plus extended care services. The organization also hosts special events including Battle of the Bands competitions and community fundraisers. A major expansion through the Growing Our Reach campaign will add a new arts center with a black box theater and additional classrooms to extend programming in dance, acting, and singing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mainstage Productions Three full-scale theatrical productions per year staged at CTA's Bay Head Park facility featuring youth performers ages 5-18 in musicals and plays (e.g., Disney's Frozen, West Side Story, Lion King JR, Finding Nemo JR, Holes). For families and audiences in Central Maryland.
• Wee Kids Cabaret Week-long summer day camp for ages 5-7 introducing musical theatre through singing, dancing, and acting; concludes with a free showcase on the main stage for family and friends.
• Broadway Kids Spectacular Week-long summer day camp for ages 8-11 focusing on ensemble acting, group scenes, and character development, culminating in a live showcase under theater lights with free admission for family and friends.
• Teen Broadway Revue Week-long intensive summer camp for ages 12-18 featuring diverse dance styles from classic Broadway to hip-hop, improvisation, acting scenarios, and a live performance on CTA's main stage.
• Annie Camp Broadway Edition Two-week advanced-level musical theatre intensive for ages 8-14 producing Annie, with auditions, casting, rehearsals, improvisation, music, dance, character building, and two live performances on the professional main stage.
• Disney's Dare To Dream JR Three-week production camp for ages 12-18 (intermediate-advanced) featuring a Disney musical revue with songs from Encanto, Coco, Frozen II, and The Princess and the Frog, including auditions, daily rehearsals, and two live performances.
• Stage & Tech Summer Camps Hands-on backstage theatre summer camp for ages 12-18 covering scenic design, set construction and painting, props, theatrical lighting, sound design, and stage management, with students running the actual tech booths during two live performances.
• Production Summer Camps Intensive multi-week summer camps where students mount full productions from scratch (e.g., Alice in Wonderland JR, The Grunch), including auditions, casting, rehearsals, character development, set work, theatre games, improvisation, music and dance, culminating in public main-stage performances.
• Musical Theatre Production Workshop 12-week semester workshop offered in fall, winter, and spring for ages 7-18 covering acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, and scenery, culminating in a final performance on the main stage.
• Masterclasses Periodic special workshops presented by highly regarded theatre arts professionals covering different areas of theatre arts for enrolled youth performers.
• Audition Workshops Workshops teaching the basics of auditioning and how to get noticed by production teams, offered as part of CTA's theatre arts education programming.
• Behind the Scenes Training Technical training presented to all production participants covering all aspects of physical theatre operations as part of mainstage and camp programs.
• Before & After Care Extended childcare service for summer camp participants offering early morning drop-off and late afternoon pick-up, with supervised games, crafts, social time, movies, and other activities under staff supervision.
• Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Need-based financial assistance program offering scholarships and payment plans for students regardless of income status; includes the Miriam Wolfe Memorial Scholarship awarding $1,500 and $1,000 to graduating seniors pursuing arts careers.
• Battle of the Bands Annual community music competition featuring diverse bands from the Annapolis area; includes a $500 grand prize, professional photo shoot (sponsored by Hickok Photography), and individual awards for Best Performance, Best Vocal, and Best Instrumental Performance.
• Program Advertising Display advertising in printed show and event programs reaching up to 10,000 patrons annually. Rates range from $75 per show for a quarter-page B&W ad to $250 per show for a full-page B&W ad, with full-season rates ($175–$550) and special rates for nonprofits and K-12 schools.
• Newsletter Advertising Banner and footer ad placements in CTA's monthly newsletter reaching nearly 4,500 subscribers, with premium banner ads at $500 (six months) or $800 (12 months) and footer banner ads at $350 (six months) or $500 (12 months).
• Corporate Sponsorships Tiered corporate sponsorship packages for CTA events and seasons, ranging from $250 (Groupie) to $5,000 (Executive Producer), including naming recognition, logo placement on all materials, VIP seating, and headlining recognition for top tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 audience members attend annually, with over 8,000 youth and families reached through programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState arts agency providing operational support and funding as a key sponsor of Children's Theatre of Annapolis programming.
• Anne Arundel County Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for food drive initiatives supporting county residents experiencing food insecurity during CTA performances.
• TicketleapcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ticketing platform used for all online ticket sales and event registration for productions and camps.
• Hickok PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography sponsor providing professional photo shoots for events including Battle of the Bands grand prize.
• Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and ParkscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRequires adult volunteers to complete background screening through this county department for involvement in programs.
• American Alliance for Theatre and Art (AACT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational theatre arts organization membership providing resources, networking, and industry recognition.
• Maryland Citizens for the ArtscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide arts advocacy organization membership supporting arts funding and awareness in Maryland.
• Maryland NonprofitscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership organization providing resources, best practices, and advocacy for Maryland nonprofits.
• Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (AACAC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal arts council providing support, resources, and community connections for arts organizations in the county.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit transparency platform showing CTA's 501(c)(3) status and organizational information to donors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CTAnnapolis
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildrensTheatreofAnnapolis
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrenstheatreofannapolis/?hl=en
• Xx.com/ctannapolis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childrenstheatreofannapolis

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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