About Us
Our Mission: Empowering young people through positive, inclusive performing arts experiences that build confidence, resilience, and a love for theatre.
Welcome to Child Players! We are a family-run, not-for-profit children’s community theatre company based in Canberra. We believe theatre belongs to everyone, which is why our theatre programs and workshops are entirely audition-free.
Through the transformative power of the arts, we empower young people to build lifelong confidence, resilience, and a deep love for theatre. By removing traditional barriers to entry through our open-access philosophy, subsidised fees, and formal scholarship programs, we ensure our space is fully inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all.
Our Foundations
Our Mission: To provide positive, inclusive, and accessible performing arts programs that remove traditional barriers to entry for all young people.
Our Vision: A community where every child feels safe to express themselves, building lifelong confidence, resilience, and life skills nurtured through a positive theatre experience.
Our Educational & Artistic Philosophy
Our teaching practices firmly value the creative process over the final product. We ensure that our rehearsal space is a positive, supportive environment where a child's self-esteem can flourish.
By focusing on this nurturing journey rather than just the final performance, we instil vital, lifelong competencies. such as teamwork, public speaking, and collaborating toward a shared goal. These foundational skills empower young people to confidently navigate future challenges, transferring effortlessly into classrooms, future workplaces, and personal relationships. Ultimately, this positive early experience sets a healthy foundation for their well-being, helping them grow into happy, fulfilled, and resilient adults who thrive in all aspects of life.
Support Our Mission: Make a Donation
As a registered charity, financial barriers should ne ver stand in the way of a child's creativity. Community donations allow us to promote our positive environment, fund subsidised placements, and expand our scholarship programs.
Your generosity directly ensures that every child, regardless of their background, ability, or socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to benefit from active creative participation.