To provide opportunities for School age children to learn and demonstrate their skills and abilities in the performing arts in a safe, well maintained theatrical environment. In 1994, Memphis Children's Theatre celebrated its 45th anniversary and was renamed in honor of Mrs. Lucile Ewing, a local actress and arts patron who maintains an active presence in the organization. Ewing Children's Theatre offer 8 different shows each year and holds drama classes in the spring and fall for ages 5-18.
Classes culminate with a showcase of talent.
Memphis youth are encouraged to participate in acting, writing, stagecraft, lighting, costume design, and all other aspects of production. Memphis Magazine and the Memphis Arts Council sponsor the Young Playwright contest and the talent showcases each year. Winners are announced at the Memphis Theatre Awards ceremony and receive a plaque and a cash prize. Winning shows are directed by the youth of the theatre, the following spring. Another annual highlight is the Black History play, a different production each February in honor of Black History Month.