StageOne Family Theatre

Who We Are

StageOne Family Theatre inspires children and families by opening the door to imagination, opportunity, and empathy. Nearly 80,000 children experience the arts each year through StageOne's shows at the Kentucky Center, our year-round training offerings at the historic Walden Conservatory, in-school residencies, and summer camps. StageOne presents high-quality, age appropriate productions that connect to curriculum, giving teachers new tools in the classroom and families the chance to learn together. Our commitment is to help children learn both academically and emotionally, using theatre to develop the next generation of thinkers, doers, and leaders.

StageOne and Commonwealth Theatre (CTC) both have long and rich histories serving the Louisville Metro area with outstanding services, productions, education, and other theatre focused services. In order to build on this storied tradition and to advance the mission of both organizations, we have agreed to merge. As of June 1, 2024, Commonwealth Theatre Center merged into StageOne: the Louisville Children's Theatre, Inc and became StageOne Family Theatre. 

We believe it is in the best interest of the community to bring these organizations together, strengthening the foundation and expanding our ability to serve the Louisville community providing theatre for everyone. Our goals are youth-focused programming driven by our mission, sustainable decision-making for the present and the future, and meeting evolving needs of families, schools, and community.