NTC ACTORS


Over the past 42 years, thousands of actors have worked for NTC! See if someone you know has been an NTC Road Warrior!
Lara Notarianni
Margaret Dalton
Aaron Bennett
Aaron Cook
Aaron Oster
Aaron Roose
Aaron Rains
Abby Shuppy
Abigail MacLaren
Adam Nardini
Adam Vadasz
Adam Hartsock
Addie Wilson
Addison Johnston
Adrienne Lindstrom
Adriohn Richardson
Aimee Klein
AJ Dewey
Al Foote
Alaine Wagner
Alan Barr
Alan Wales
Alana David
Alberto Guerrero
Alex Espy
Alex Parker
Alex Ghattas
Alex Elliot-Funk
Alex Ghattas
Alexandra Carlyle
Alexandra Franklin
Allison Hart
Allison Levine
Alyssa Perau
Amelia Nemeth
Amy Arnelle
Amy Boeding
Amy Dreisler
Amy Parks
Amy Rafa
Amy Teeples
Anastasia Trammell
Andi Dema
Andrew Fafoutakis
Andrew Lynch
Andrew McMasters
Andrew Wagner
Andrew Cotlar
Andrew Martin
Andrew Browers
Andy Baker
Andy Parks
Andy Ritchie
Andy Brown
Andy Crosten
Andy McCain
Andy Kraft
Anette Kaplafka
Ann Ehnes
Ann Rajkowski
Annie Scott
April Wilson
Ariana Prusak
Asblav Dognor
Ashford Thomas
Ashley Oxford
Ashley Boots
Ashley Laverty
Ashley Cohen
August Gabriel
Austin Ku
Avi Aharoni
Barika Edwards
Beau Wilson
Becki Zaritsky
Becky Witt
Ben Chadwick
Ben Mattson
Ben Rivers
Ben Thietje
Ben Kaufman
Beth Carmel
Bianca Pettis
Bill Sullivan
Bill Turner
Billy Cooper
Brad Bittner
Brad Creighton
Brad Schwichtenberg
Brady Blevins
Brain Borowka
Brandon Thomsen
Brent Scarpo
Brian Allard
Brian Hall
Brian Levy
Brian Merrick
Brian Nocella
Brian Olson
Brian Seuffert
Brian Van Flandern
Brian Woods
Bridget Leary
Bryan Michurski
Bryan Thomas
Bryan Grosso
Caitlyn Herzlinger
Carey Hyde
Carin Metzger
Caroline Tamas
Casey Weems
Casey Holloway
Casey Lewis
Catherine Verow
Cathy Gilbert
Chad Sapp
Chance Parker
Charles Richards
Charles Waters
Charlie Shahnaian
Charmin Talbert
Cheles Rhynes
Chelle Scoville
Chelsea O'Connor
Chioma Nwosu
Chris Keveney
Chris Lewellen
Chris Malchow
Chris Markham
Chris McKenzie
Chris Myers
Chris Schlichting
Chris Schweiger
Christian Cartano
Christian Skelley
Christina Closs
Christine Haeberman
Christine Nelson
Christopher Oleniewski
Christopher Reynolds
Christopher Salazar
Christopher Manns
Christopher Henriquez
Christy Barker
Churaqui Mosley
Claire Hilton
Clarence Wethren
Claysey Everett
Colin Waitt
Conor Tansey
Corey Scott
Corey Volovar
Corey Cochran
Cory Hardin
Courtney Grile
Courtney Jones
Craig Anderson
Craig Copas
Crystal Martin
Cyrus Shams
Dale Bicker
Damon Brook
Dan Boulos
Dan Fairall
Dan Goleski
Dan Hopman
Dan Kronzer
Dan Legare
Dan Workman
Dan Beckmann
Dan Banks
Dan Ott
Dan Prillaman
Dan Banks
Dana Munson
Dani Cervone
Daniel Lorge
Daniel Bakken
Daniel Boughton
Danielle Fein
Danny LeGare
Danny Grumich
Darien Johnson
Darren Shaughnesy
Dave Crady
David Gonda
David Kraai
David Lorello
David Sussman
David Tacheny
David Tibble
David Veitch
David Sebren
David Catanese
David Smith
Dawn Reed
De'Lon Grant
Debbie Casey
Denise Demarco
Denise Dvoravic
Denise Johnson
Dennis Dale
Dennis Groess
Derek Miller
Derek Meyer
Derek Dirlam
Derek Brookens
Derek T. Pickens
Derrick Robinson
Destyn Stevenson
Diana Priesler
Diane Bulan
Dierdre Britt
DJ Hill
Don Rush
Donna Allen
Donna Getzinger
Doug Browne
Doug Mackrell
Douglas Rosenheim
Drew Hammond
Dustin Brown
Dustin Stephan
Eddie Karch
Edgar Davis
Edgar Eguia
Elerth Arntson
Elia Saldana
Elin Hawkinson
Elisa Pope
Eliza Wright
Elizabeth Austin
Elizabeth Williams
Ellen Dessler
Ellen McLauglin
Ellie Boucher
Emily Burrell
Emily Greenhill
Emily Mattina
Emily Sproch
Emily Baer
Emma O'Donnell
Eric Avery
Eric Harrison
Eric Hetzler
Eric Paskey
Eric Tjossem
Eric Cohen
Eric Duhon
Eric Kearns
Erica Mesirov
Erik Abbott
Erik Engstrom
Erik Stone
Erika Madison
Erin Appel
Erin Byron
Erin McGathy
Erin Shull
Erin Fleming
Erin Frick
Ernie Charles
Ethan Roberts
Ethan Jensen
Eugene Barnes
Evan Jackson
Eve Whittle
Faith Farrell
Fitzgerald Holloway
Fjaere Harder
Forest Greenwood
Frank Maciel
Frank Sjodin
Frank Huber
Frederick Gray
G. Scott Mowery
Gabriel Wright
Gail Ottmar
Galway Mccullough
Gavin Nachtigall
Gladys Perez
Grayson Owen
Greg Parks
Greg Krumins
Greta Enzer
Greta Grosch
Gretchen Grunkze
Guy Radar
Haley Chamberlain
Hannah Wolfe
Harry Kaiser
Heather Bowlen
Heather Meyer
Heather Poole
Heidi Busch
Heidi Chadwick
Heidi Ricks
Hollis Welsh
Holly Crouch
Ian Gallanar
Ian Longway
Ian Fishman
Ilana Long
Ingrid Eggertson
Irene ErkenBrack
J.C. Johnson
J.P. Preseault
Jack Finnegan
Jackie Luthy
Jackie Collier
Jackie Luthy
Jaclyn Johnson
Jaimi Paige
Jake McInerney
Jaki Valensi
Jalyn Elyse Knobloch
Jamal Crowelle
James Crizer
James Rodriguez
James Wallace
James Wencel
James Grigsby
James Moore
Jamie Black
Jamie Bulloch
Jamie Schor
Jamie Hultgren
Jana Miller
Jane Samsal
Jared Reise
Jason Bowen
Jason Werner
Jason Morgan
Jason Morgan
Jay Marx
Jay McQuiddy
JD Carter
Jeb Webster
Jeff Ferguson
Jeff Koziatek
Jeff Mosser
Jeff Wills
Jeff Broitman
Jen Ludwigsen
Jenelle Sosa
Jenn Williams
Jenna Petardi
Jennie Gustafson
Jennifer Andres
Jennifer Kramer
Jennifer Levinson
Jennifer Liu
Jennifer Moore
Jennifer Moses
Jennifer Nye
Jennifer Strick
Jennifer Smeraldo
Jennifer McGraw
Jennifer Allman
Jennifer Barnaba
Jenny Loudenback
Jenny Rule
Jeremy Carter
Jeremy Folmer
Jeremy Lostetter
Jeremy Paul
Jeremy Day
Jerome Yorke
Jessica Basmadijian
Jessica Hermann
Jessica Lusk
Jessica Phillips
Jill Alzheimer
Jill Luther
Jim Blanchette
Jim Grote
Jim Halloran
Jim Krope
Jim Short
Joanna Burr
Jodi Koch
Jody Price
Joe Botten
Joe DeGise
Joe Marshall
Joe Swanson
Joe Zehnder
Joe Layne
Joe Heaney
Joe Crook
Joey Ford
John Coleman
John Glasser
John Heimbuch
John Lawler
John Wencel
John McConville
John Zeiler
John Potter
Jon Bruning
Jon Egging
Jon Mikkelsen
Jon Newton
Jonathan Young
Joseph Pyfferoen
Josh Hyman
Josh Iachovelli
Josh Olatunde
Josh Scrimshaw
Josh Haness
Joshua Gilyard
JR Shuman
Julie Potvin
Julie Tjossem
June Burch
Justin Bennett
Justin Swain
Justin Trice
Justin Searls
Kaarina Vieru
Kaitlin Varkados
Kaitlin Varkados
Kara Cantrell
Kara Greshwalk
Karen Kullman
Kari Kelly
Karl Santa Maria
Karlina Beck
Katherine Cattrysse
Katherine Szyperski
Katherine Yacko
Katherine Canipe
Katherine (Kat) Canipe
Katie Finley
Katie Hare
Katie Kimball
Katie Leo
Katie Lose
Katie Melby
Katie Stodd
Katie Strandberg
Katrina Kmak
Katy Beth Cassell
Keith Butler
Keith Cavanaugh
Kellan Davis
Kelly Britt
Kelly Dacus
Kelly Hilliard
Kelly O'Brien
Kelly Scanlon
Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons
Kelsey Strong
Kelsi Karch
Ken Elston
Kerby Joe Grubb
Kevin Corolan
Kevin Dunning
Kevin Gilligan
Kevin Head
Kevin Sebastian
Kevin Threat
Kevin Vance
Kevin Alberston
Kimberly Eberhardt
Kjersti Brekke
Kjertina Whiting
Kody Jones
Koya Frye
Kraig Kelsey
Kris Logan
Kris Mork
Kristen Brackett
Kristen Padilla
Kristen Cruze
Kristen Spangenberg
Kristi Barnhart
Kristy Barrington
Kurt Fitzpatrick
Lacey Piotter
Larry Nutter
Laura Bozzone
Laura Haug
Laura Parks
Laura Patterson
Laura Riley
Laura Roose
Laura Walker
Laura Henriquez
Laura Ambrose
Lavin Masters
Leah Webb
LeeAnne Moore
Leslie Vincent
Lisa Fontana
Lisa French
Lisa Smith
Lisa Sredniawski
Lisa Steinmetz
Lisa Wyatt
Liz Kelly
Lizzy Cooperman
Lola Lesheim
Lori Neal
Lou Reda
Luis Araquistain
Luis Cortes
Lydia Lyons
Maddie Ripperger
Mahmoud Hakima
Marc Liby
Marcus Cox
Maren Johnson
Margaret Dalton
Margo Kennedy
Margot Staub
Maria Quinones
Maria Stuckey
Mariio Lang
Marika Casteel
Marisabel Bran
Marja Ryan
Mark Garcia
Mark Leahy
Mark Robertson
Mark Sweeney
Mark Venhuizen
Markeisha Ensley
Marri Wright
Marsha Brown
Mary Chaisson
Mary Fox
Mary Magara
Mary Doctor
Marya Degenstein
Matt Biljanic
Matt Castens
Matt Fisher
Matt Franta
Matt Neil
Matt Whitman
Matt Davis
Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Pablo
Matthew Dorter
Matthew Rini
Matthew Ancarrow
Matthew Berdahl
Maureen Gaunt
Maureen Manning
Maureen Yasko
Megan Cripps
Megan McIver
Melanie Julian
Melanie Camras
Melissa Crep
Melissa Martin
Melissa Stander
Meredith Gratton
Michael Ashford
Michael Austin
Michael Baldwin
Michael Jordan
Michael Klug
Michael Lee
Michael Lopez
Michael Marcotte
Michael Reid
Michael Schaeffer
Michael Stromme
Michael Gurrieri
Michael Bruckmueller
Michael Van Schoick
Michael Soldati
Michael Venske
Michael Valvo
Michael Soldati
Michael Quadrozzi
Michael J P Frame
Michelle Biddle-Rowland
Michelle Carpenter
Michelle Fleming
Michelle Gollins
Mickey Corporon
Mike Swanson
Mike Rylander
Mikki Daniels
Mira Hirsch
Mitchell Land
MJ Jurgensen
Molly Callinan
Molly Zupancich
Morgan Carson
Na Tanya Stewart
Natasha Martina
Nate Metcalf
Nate Saul
Nate Betancourt
Nathan Aasness
Nathan Stevens
Nathan Thomas
Nathaniel Niemi
Nathaniel Beaver
Nayeem Hafeez
Nels Lennes
Nicholas Hodge
Nicholas Wineman
Nick Condon
Nick Lucci
Nick Mason
Nick Brandt
Nick James Parker
Nicola Barber
Nicole Schrader
Nicole Weber
Nicole Adelman
Nicolle Bettcher
Niki Hart
Nikki Brown
Nils Haaland
Nils Peterson
Noah Besser
Oak Kelsey
Paige Herschell
Pam Christenson
Patrick Jones
Patrick Mills
Patrick Moreira
Patrick Murphy
Patrick Rafferty
Patrick Rowan
Patrick Zweber
Patty Hall
Paul Somers
Paul Tilford Jr.
Payton Woodson
Peggy VanDuyne
Perry Scott
Perry Thrun
Peter Meysenburg
Peter Brown
Peyton King
Phil Ward
Phillip Chavira
Phillip Matthews
Pilar Alessandra
Preston Williams
Quintin Brown
Rachael Davies
Rachael Swartz
Rachel Barasz
Rachel Finch
Rachel Levy
Rachel Permann
Rachel Stohlman
Rachel Petrie
Randee Kaplan
Randy Mattox
Randy Topper
Randy Snight
Raymond Papagno
Rebecca Goldberg
Rebecca Rasmussen
Rebecca Yoho
Rebecca Blackmore
Rebecca Sparks
Rebekah Burroughs
Ret DeBrown
Rex Isom
Rex VanDuyne
Rhianna Smith
Richard Hitchler
Richard Lister
Richard Talavera
Richie Clement
Rick Logan
Ricky Catter
Rob Stetson
Robert Beiderman
Robert Casteline
Robert Coll
Robert Dioguardi
Robert Gribas
Robert Hess
Robert Lekan
Robert Lekan
Robert Moon
Robert Spillane
Robert Stoccardo
Robert Kitchens
Robert Stetson
Robyn Roth
Rodney Jao
Ronata Longmire
Roose Dodie
Rory Dunn
Ross Destiche
Roy Power
Ruby Carlson
Russell Daniels
Rusty Greene
Ruth Kohtz
Ryan Jones
Ryan Welsh
Ryan Klamen
Ryan Hays
Ryan Parker Knox
Saffron Henke
Sam Craig
Sam Kivi
Sam McCalla
Samantha Johnson
Samantha Veldhouse
Santa Maria Karl
Sara McCoy
Sarah Brown
Sarah Eismann
Sarah Goeden
Sarah Hecht
Sarah Jaycox
Sarah Lilly
Sarah Nedwek
Sarah Stewart
Sarah Philabaum
Sarah Duncan
Sarah Rose Nottingham
Sarah Rose Brill
Saundra Bouchie
Scot Terrell
Scott Deguzis
Scott Gilbert
Scott Mackenzie
Scoville Chelle
Sean Perez
Sean Reid
Sean Worsfold
Senyah Haynes
Seth Bernard
Seth Fisher
Shana Gramling
Shannon Laing
Shannon Smith
Shannon Yocum
Shanti Jensen
Sharon Cage
Shawn Hoffman
Shelby Nichols
Shirley Schorer
Siri Hellerman
Sky Palkowitz
Sonseray Talbot-Cummings
Spencer Kramber
Spencer Woodward
Stacy Anderson
Stephanie Kingston
Stephanie Long
Stephanie Parillo
Stephanie Bright
Stephen Roath
Stephen Medvidick
Steve Ryan
Steve Simonsen
Steve Looten
Steven Bucko
Steven Dawson
Steven DeWater
Steven Gallagher
Summer McCusker
Susan Shehata
Susan Shimer
Susan Vagnoni
Suzan Hendershot
Suzanne Curtis
Suzette Jamison
Sylvie Zamora
T.D. Eason
Tamara Peck
Tami Torok
Tanner Lagasca
Tanya Brody
Tanya Shaffer
Tarek Sayed
Taylor Mitchell
Teresa Lopez
Teresa Mock
Terrance Talley
Terrence Stewart
Terri Foley
Terry Brennan
Thomas Jenkins
Tiffany Renee Bear
Tim Getman
Tim Hurl
Tim Johnson
Tim McCann
Tim Reddy
Tim Schall
Tim Sheehan
Timothy Ballard
Timothy Lee
Timothy Leonard
Tito Livas
TJ Fix
TJ Besler
Todd Karner
Todd Janssen
Tom Mercante
Tom Shotkin
Tonia Steed
Tony Morgan
Tony Czech
Tony Milder
Trace Oakley
Tracy Mull
Travis Dickinson
Travis Barnhart
Travis Kendrick
Trevor Hartman
Trevor Cahill
Troy Coleman
Trudy Monette
Tuuli Gress
Tyler Sonnek
Tyler Lubinus
Tyren Thomas
Valarie Falken
Valeda Hood
Vanessa Miller
Vincent Wright
Vincent Teschel
Vincent Pelligrino
Vincenza Blank
Wade McGowan
Walid Chaya
Wayne Sayres
Wendi Rickman
Wendi West
Wes Bries
Wes Halula
Wilton Yeung
Zach Curtis
Zach Hammill
Zach Schwartz
Zach Flax
Zoe Speas
Zoe Allison

Actor Testimonials



Working with NTC, you get to bring the joy of theatre to kids all across America, while also teaching them important life skills or ways to save the environment, and make a positive change.
    — Jennifer Barnaba , 2018
NTC gives actors incredible opportunities to travel to new places while doing theatre for young audiences, often doing shows for kids who have never experienced theatre before. It’s really a privilege to get to go into schools and help kids learn in a way that's more accessible to many of them than sitting in a classroom.
    — Ruby Carlson , 2018
Working with NTC was an all-around wonderful experience. I had a blast being on the road and performing for so many kids.
    — Zoe Allison , 2018
I found my NTC experience really inspiring. Bringing this program to kids and seeing their energy and excitement was magical. I felt trusted and believed in by NTC and therefore knew I our work was valuable.
    — Michael Quadrozzi , 2018
Working for NTC provides a unique acting experience as you get to use theatrical skills to directly reach out to and inform your audience. As an actor, you serve a dual purpose of entertainer and teacher, providing a fun learning experience for students who may not have such opportunities otherwise.
    — Trevor Cahill , 2018
Working with NTC has made me grow as an artist, educator, and person. Being able to travel and create new artistic relationships is the cherry on top!
    — Maddie Ripperger , 2018
NTC is a fantastic way to see the United States, learn the ins and outs of touring theatre, and meet other awesome theatre professionals!
    — Jake McInerney , 2018
I learned more about acting and myself from touring with NTC than I could have imagined. Meeting new people, traveling and of course bringing theatre to kids, many of whom have never seen a play before, was equally as rewarding!
    — Lara Notarianni , 2018
As a first job out of college, this was a fantastic opportunity to not only participate in a quality theatrical production, but also highlight and teach important lessons to children through that art. The work we're doing makes a huge difference to the students and teachers we interact with, and that makes the job even more rewarding!
    — Nick Brandt , 2018
Out of the 5 children's theatre companies I have worked for, NTC is by far the best at presenting educational theatre that is enjoyable for both students & teachers alike! NTC is extremely organized & professional and I never felt disrespected or undervalued for the work us actors do.
    — Katherine Yacko , 2016
Doing children's theatre will teach you to trust yourself and your tour partner. It'll teach you to think on your feet and to overcome obstacles. NTC is awesome at equipping you with the tools needed to flourish.
    — Preston Williams , 2016
Inspiring kids through education is one of the most rewarding experiences, and everyone should feel that at least once in their life.
    — Addie Wilson , 2016
Great way to travel the country, while performing shows for kids that have a positive message that matters!
    — Tiffany Renee Bear , 2016
The National Theatre for Children hired me to go into schools and teach kids about energy and conservation. Little did I know that I'D be the one learning in the process- about staying on my toes, connecting with different school communities, and figuring out how to best perform the message. It's a job that reminds you every day about how MUCH it matters via giggles and shouts from students. And that's a gift.
    — Claire Hilton , 2016
My experience with NTC was hugely positive! Our fellow actor's, staff and directors are all so supportive, gracious and kind! The rehearsal process was extremely fun, the tour was great, and the opportunity NTC creates to explore new places is unique and exciting! Combining the magic of theatre, the spirit of adventure and some really great people, NTC is really something special!
    — Matt Pablo , 2015
NTC is an amazing company. They are invested in not only performing for young audiences but teaching them valuable lessons and providing them with resources to act on what they've learned. I don't know of any other company who is this adept at connecting with young audiences. They are incredible well-organized, everyone has a positive attitude, and they are so much fun to work for!
    — Jennifer Allman , 2015
NTC has helped me not only as an actor but as a person. If you can be flexible and solve problems life becomes so much easier!
    — Robert Stetson , 2015
NTC allowed me to feel part of a team. They were opened to my creative input. Directors come in wanting to explore new possibilities in the script.
    — Jason Morgan , 2015
Working for NTC has been a blast. I got to travel, eat good food, make children smile, and be silly all the while. Performing upwards of 15 times a week really allows you to discover new ideas and character elements as you go, which was exciting to me as an actor. Also, did I mention the travel and food?
    — Dan Banks , 2015
I love working for NTC because I actually have an early childhood education degree, but I have a passion for theatre, and this is the way I prefer to educate children.
    — Jackie Luthy , 2015
This is the most fun I've ever had at a job - doing the same show over and over again gave me a chance to settle in to a script and find ways to improvise within limits. I feel like I stretched acting muscles I didn't know I had!!
    — Katherine Canipe , 2015
Working for The National Theatre for Children allowed me the chance to introduce theatre to kids all over the country. It combined teaching and entertaining. If you want to know what happy sounds like, it's an auditorium full of 500 children laughing and learning.
    — Jason Morgan , 2014
If you enjoy getting to see our great land and inspire the life's of thousands in the process there is no better experience than with NTC
    — Beau Wilson , 2014
Working for NTC was a safe haven as far as indulging my creativity as an artist. Playing multiple characters allowed me to get outside of my comfort zone in all performance aspects. Doing theatre for children had allowed me to make big bold choices which has had a positive impact on my auditions and other work.
    — Rob Stetson , 2014
At NTC, I enjoyed the most collaborative and creative process I have experienced since college, and I got paid for it! My tour partner and I took our show and ran with it and the end result was something completely our own. And the best part is we were able to make thousands of kids smile by doing what we love to do! They call this a job?!?!
    — Meredith Gratton , 2014
Working for NTC has been a blast. I got to travel, eat good food, make children smile, and be silly all the while. Performing upwards of 15 times a week really allows you to discover new ideas and character elements as you go, which was exciting to me as an actor. Also, did I mention the travel and food?
    — Dan Banks , 2014
NTC treats their actors better than many other companies I have worked for. The positive energy they give off the moment you arrive just makes you want to do a better job, so you feel like you deserve that kind of care.
    — Timothy Leonard , 2014
I've worked for and strongly considered working for many other children's theater companies but The National Theatre for Children has been my favorite experience by far. If you consider yourself a actor, first pick NTC. In working for other companies I had fun and they were good experiences too but I always felt like more of a educator than an actor. With the National Theatre for Children I get to use my skills as a artist to educate kids about topics that are worthwhile. Plus it is really fun you get paid enough to do theater full time for a good chunk of time you are getting to travel and the best thing is that the kids love the shows. Truthfully those kids will laugh at your jokes like the show is the funniest thing they have ever seen in their lives. They will laugh so hard and become so invested in the show that they can hardly contain themselves. Those kids will be the most honest crowd you have ever performed for and it is going to make you such a stronger performer because you have to be so clear and specific for the jokes to play to a room full of elementary school students. Performing National Theater for Children shows will challenge you as an actor and force you to be able to adapt on the fly. If you are lucky enough to get offered a tour: take it.
    — Alyssa Perau , 2013
My experience with NTC was very memorable it really helped me dabble more with improv and kept me on my feet.
    — Alex Ghattas , 2013
NTC has created something really tremendous; a very small very simple show that fits in three bags and educates kids through comedy and the dramatic arts. I had so much fun on this tour as did the kids and I think the teachers had some fun too!
    — Michael Soldati , 2013
Working with NTC is always a great way to get out and see something new every day.
    — Nate Betancourt , 2013
I had never worked for a Children's Theatre in this kind of capacity before NTC, but going on tour and being responsible for every aspect of the show really teaches you how to problem solve and make decisions; quickly. Whether it's the space that's a challenge or the kids being rambunctious, you figure out how to make the show go on...even if you're already in the middle of it!
    — Casey Weems , 2012
With NTC I had the opportunity to act, teach, positively influence children, and make kids smile and laugh. The joy you bring to these kids will make your day.
    — Christopher Henriquez , 2012
The National Theatre for Children has given me the confidence and freedom to make my own actor choices and improve on my improvisation skills! Performing in front of a room full of children can be somewhat intimidating, but after this experience, I feel prepared for performing live in any atmosphere!
    — Laura Henriquez , 2012
I had a great experience working with NTC. It's nice to be paid a living wage as an actor, and still have free time for other projects. I did this during the day, and produced and acted in a play at night on the weekends. It was a fantastic balance of creativity, paid work, and making a difference in the kid's lives. I loved watching their bright eyes as many experienced a live performance for the first time.
    — Wendi West , 2012
Before going on tour with NTC, I knew I was going to enjoy it, but I didn't realize quite how much. I love the experience of traveling to a new school and performing for a new group of children - a lot of whom are seeing theatre for the first time! And the children are the best audience; they think we're super stars:) You couldn't ask for a better support team while on the road. If you get a chance, work for NTC - I guarantee it will be life-changing:)
    — Travis Kendrick , 2012
Top to bottom, working for NTC was a very rewarding experience. Any actor who wants to build his resume, see the country, and have a blast should check out NTC!
    — Gretchen Grunkze , 2012
It's an ideal job. Freedom steady work good people good bosses good times! I love you guys!
    — Tony Czech , 2011
NTC is an all-around great organization to work for. Everyone is very professional and it's run like a well-oiled machine. It's always a pleasure to come back.
    — Andy Brown , 2011
What a privilege it was working for NTC; not only do you get to hone your skills at comedy but also you are rewarded with making an impact on the world with a great message while making the students' day.
    — Kristen Spangenberg , 2011
Touring with NTC was amazing! Seeing the kids really interested and entertained by the message of the show makes the whole experience worthwhile.
    — Corey Cochran , 2010
This is the most fun I've ever had at a job - doing the same show over and over again gave me a chance to settle in to a script and find ways to improvise within limits. I feel like I stretched acting muscles I didn't know I had!!
    — Katherine (Kat) Canipe , 2010
I get paid to be a superhero, see the country, and educate children at the same time. What could be better?
    — Rhianna Smith , 2010
When you forget that the work you're doing is in fact "work", then that speaks volumes about the company you're working for. With NTC, I've never once felt like a disposable actor that is out of sight/out of mind while I was out on the road. After two tours with NTC, I feel more confident and capable as a performer than I've ever felt since entering the job market. Best of all, it's refreshing and comforting to know that NTC genuinely cares about and remembers the actors representing them all over the country. I sincerely cannot wait to come back!
    — Matthew Ancarrow , 2010
I thoroughly enjoy my job! I get to inspire kids to love theatre and educate them, while having a fun time playing and seeing the country!
    — Russell Daniels , 2010
Working for the National Theatre for Children is an amazing experience, especially when you get to tour to areas where students may never have seen live theatre before. It is so wonderful to think that you can be the representation of live theatre to these children and expose them to something new and different, all while teaching them important lessons and entertaining them.
    — James Wencel , 2009
Even though you are on the road for several weeks doing the same show several times a day every school day, it never gets boring. With each audience you have, you get a different show. Their reactions helps you tell the show and take them on a journey.
    — Vanessa Miller , 2009
NTC is a professional, conscientious company dedicated to providing a quality educational experience for children. As an NTC actor you not only have an opportunity to contribute to this goal but to travel the country, make new friends and professional connections and inspire a whole new generation to appreciate live theater. Yay future ticket buyers!
    — Elin Hawkinson , 2009
Working for NTC I felt fulfilled as an actor with the work I was doing and respected by everyone I worked with.
    — Courtney Grile , 2009
My time with NTC is some of the most valued in my career. Not only did I get to earn my living doing what I love I got to travel and make great friends.
    — G. Scott Mowery , 2009
Working for the National Theatre for Children is an experience that every person who calls him or herself an actor should strive to experience at some point in his or her career. You not only learn to really polish your acting chops by doing the same show over 100 times and keeping it just as energetic and fresh each time, but you also meet some excellent colleagues who are bound to become lifelong friends, see parts of the country that you may have have had the opportunity to see, and have the chance to influence children for the rest of their lives. Performing for children is one of the most rewarding experiences for an actor (I think), because not only are they the most honest critics you will probably ever encounter, but also, they are at an age where their minds are so eager to learn and grow, that the work you do for them has the potential to have a lasting impression on them, and quite possibly inspire them to do the same thing one day.
    — Andy Crosten , 2009
Quote???? I came to NTC to be a Professional Actor... That is exactly what I am doing.
    — Matthew Berdahl , 2009
Some of these schools don't get many opportunities to have programs like this, and it's a great feeling as an actor to be a part of that experience. Seeing the kids have fun makes you have *more* fun.
    — Koya Frye , 2009
The National Theatre for Children is a great company to work for! All the staff and employees were professional and friendly and I felt like I had nothing to worry about because they had it all under control, even from thousands of miles away! They work one on one with you to create a show that's going to be entertaining and as well as educational; a show you can feel good about. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
    — Maria Stuckey , 2008
It's always great to get paid to act and travel at the same time. It's also nice to know that the shows on tour are actually doing something more than entertaining an audience - the shows also help kids have fun while learning something!
    — Frank Sjodin , 2008
NTC gives the opportunity for real professional actors to go into schools and give kids sometimes their first taste of live theatre. There couldn't be a better feeling than knowing that on a day to day basis I get to enrich the lives of these students and make a living doing so.
    — Andrew Cotlar , 2008
what a great way to see the country, make a difference,be an artist, and save money!
    — Irene ErkenBrack , 2008
The National Theatre for Children is an amazing company to work for. They really know how to balance a fun and professional working environment.
    — Katrina Kmak , 2008
This is unlike any job you will ever have. You laugh, you play, you smile, and you are greeted with laughs, hugs and cheers on a daily basis.
    — Lacey Piotter , 2008
Performing for NTC is like a working holiday. You do your show and the rest of the day is yours to explore whatever city you're in.
    — Colin Waitt , 2008
You can't beat going to work every day and having hundreds of kids cracking up and going nuts for you. It makes it even sweeter when the teachers do the same. NTC was really supportive on the road, and that made the entire trip a breeze.
    — Brady Blevins , 2008
As an actor to have the ability to touch the lives of children is incredible. Some of these children have never seen theater in their lives and exposing them to the arts, in an educational atmosphere, is what keeps me coming back to NTC!
    — Bryan Thomas , 2008
Being an NTC actor is more than just being a traveling thespian. You are given the creative leeway to invent fun characters, the opportunity to educate while entertaining kids and the rare chance to explore the vastness of America. There are few jobs in life as rewarding as an NTC tour.
    — Josh Hyman , 2007
I've worked for three different touring companies and the NTC was the only one where I felt the home office truly cared about the employees experience along with the quality of work.
    — Perry Thrun , 2007
NTC is the best! They go out of their way to make sure you have a fun and enjoyable tour. This tour helped me to hone my improv skills.
    — Niki Hart , 2007
I would highly recommend working for the NTC. Not only is it a fun gig and pays well, but the office staff really knows how to take care of their actors. They make you feel both at home and appreciated. Overall, it's a very professional and positive environiment to work in -
    — Rachel Petrie , 2007
The National Theatre for Children is a fantastic organization who care deeply for the process of an actor and go to great lengths to put together fantastic shows!
    — Mark Robertson , 2006
The National Theatre for Children has an awesome, caring and fun staff that makes touring a lot easier, safer and enjoyable. I've learned how to be even more comfortable with making bold choices and how to play to your audience.
    — Chris Keveney , 2006
The positive people at NTC created an ideal work environment, allowing me to feel comfortable and right at home during the orientation and rehearsal process. As an actor, I appreciated the artistic freedom we were given and the encouragement to develop well-rounded, comic characters for children's theatre.
    — Brandon Thomsen , 2005
As an actor, finding work that you not only like doing but serves a greater purpose like exposing children to theatre for the first time is such a thrill. NTC does that in a great and unique way. I have loved this experience and can't wait to do this again.
    — Marcus Cox , 2005
NTC allowed me to get out and see some of the country I've never seen before. Introduced me to a great group of people and helped me gain confidence in my social and acting abilities.
    — Dustin Brown , 2005
• NTC sets you up for success both on the tour and as a theatre artist. We had a strong sense of ownership with the show and the tour, and took pride in knowing that our work was making a difference.
    — Becki Zaritsky , 2018