With the many budgetary cuts by schools across the nation, theater and drama are usually the first programs to get the axe. Some people feel theater isn’t as crucial to a child’s development as other programs are but there are many theater supporters who believe that children’s theater matters and drama is the most important subject.

If you are a theater-supporting parent who wants to get your child interested in theater, your best bet would be to take your child to a live theater show and watch one of the many kid-friendly shows offered.

If your child enjoys their live theater experience as much as you do, take the next step and consider enrolling them in a drama program.