By Terri Rimmer
Founded in 1977, CATS (Creative Arts Theatre & School) is one of the oldest operating youth theatres in the nation and the only one in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex where kids perform for peers and run the lights, sound, and crew.
It has a rich heritage in theatre education and has classes year-round for kids 4-18 and adults in all areas of theatre education like Creative Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre, Private Voice, Technical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and others.
Its mission is to develop potential of young people from diverse backgrounds through performing arts training and performance opportunities.
The history is a great story of dedication to performing arts training and live family-oriented theatrical shows for people and their families in the area.
In 1982 CATS’ board and citizens formed the Arlington Arts Associates, Ltd. To buy a building at 1101 West Randol Mill Road to give the school a way to continue and grow.
The yearly CATS’ Spotlight Series of productions often represent with live theatre for many kids in the expanded area.
The success of its programs is eventually judged by the community with its classes and shows and by the successes of its students.
While the residents can come to CATS for live family theatre the organization also offers KITTEN Co., Cattitudes groups, and Top Cats – professional adult touring group.
CATS invites schools and daycare groups for daytime shows on the second Friday of each show at a special discount rate.
Cheryl Ford-Mente serves as Executive Director, Kathey Ward is artistic director, and Kim Howard is education director.
Office hours at M-F 10-6 and summer hours are 10-5 June 6th-Sept. 2nd.
For more information call 817-265-8512.
Founded in 1977, CATS (Creative Arts Theatre & School) is one of the oldest operating youth theatres in the nation and the only one in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex where kids perform for peers and run the lights, sound, and crew.
It has a rich heritage in theatre education and has classes year-round for kids 4-18 and adults in all areas of theatre education like Creative Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre, Private Voice, Technical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and others.
Its mission is to develop potential of young people from diverse backgrounds through performing arts training and performance opportunities.
The history is a great story of dedication to performing arts training and live family-oriented theatrical shows for people and their families in the area.
In 1982 CATS’ board and citizens formed the Arlington Arts Associates, Ltd. To buy a building at 1101 West Randol Mill Road to give the school a way to continue and grow.
The yearly CATS’ Spotlight Series of productions often represent with live theatre for many kids in the expanded area.
The success of its programs is eventually judged by the community with its classes and shows and by the successes of its students.
While the residents can come to CATS for live family theatre the organization also offers KITTEN Co., Cattitudes groups, and Top Cats – professional adult touring group.
CATS invites schools and daycare groups for daytime shows on the second Friday of each show at a special discount rate.
Cheryl Ford-Mente serves as Executive Director, Kathey Ward is artistic director, and Kim Howard is education director.
Office hours at M-F 10-6 and summer hours are 10-5 June 6th-Sept. 2nd.
For more information call 817-265-8512.