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Children’s theater has always been a subtle mix of the cutting edge of socioeconomic topics and the desire not to overwhelm the younger audience, and the younger actors. Depending on the situation different recommendations are made for the various age groups in correspondence with the maturity level generally required for the play. An early example of a successful kid theater was the Sartori Theatre Company in Detroit, Michigan. The company produced award winning plays for several years in the 1970s. The focus was on the children in acting and audience, and it was a publically funded venture. Unfortunately, the fall of the economy in response to the OPEC oil shocks of the 1970s cut funding at a state and city level that lead the company to close after only six years. Still, other companies abound even after the 2008 financial meltdown.

Companies such as the Minnesota-based Children’s Theatre Company contribute to the demographic niche market by enabling and supporting the community around them, a critical part to their continued survival. This company is older than the Detroit company mentioned above, circa 1965. The impact of the company is substantial as it has received several national awards, including a Regional Tony Award, and it’s the only company to do so. The advantage of these niche operations is that they improve the acting potential and output of small children, while inspiring the children and the parents with professional performances. The culture impacts can be measured in their public programs such as theatre arts training, stage productions, community partnerships, new play development, and regional tours.

 

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