The Story of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre

Our History

Children’s Shakespeare Theatre has a rich history dating back to 1972 when Jean Brock gathered children from her neighborhood in Palisades and staged five Shakespearean plays. This was the beginning. 

In 1999, Diana Green revived Children's Shakespeare Theatre and served as director of all shows for the first 11 seasons. During that time, CST grew and Diana transformed CST into a thriving theater program. During her tenure Diana directed an impressive 66 productions, producing many others, and cementing CST's reputation as a premier children's theatre company.

In 2021, Diana Green retired from her position as Artistic Director and Brady Amoonclark became Artistic Director. Under Brady's leadership, CST has continued to flourish. 

Our Mission

Throughout its history, Children's Shakespeare Theatre has remained committed to nurturing the confidence and creativity of young people in our community.  Each actor has an opportunity to wrestle with what it means to be human through the enriching process of putting on classical plays. The company is dedicated to creating a superb artistic and educational experience, enriching the lives of its young actors, their families, and the surrounding community.

Our Vision

As a community-based children’s theater company, we are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment through the performance of Shakespeare’s plays, allowing children to explore, in a safe and supportive educational setting, what it means to be human. We aim to inspire young actors to discover how Shakespeare’s truths continue to resonate today.