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In addition to scheduled programs, you’ll always find informal, drop-in events and activities at ImaginOn. Anything can happen - you might stumble upon friendly video game competitions or animation in Studio i, an impromptu performance or costumes to try on in the lobby, or a puppet show in Spangler Library. There’s always something new to discover! | |
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Tickets for Children’s Theatre productions are available in the Box Office at ImaginOn, Monday-Friday, 10am – 5pm, and 1 hour before weekend and evening showtimes. The Box Office telephone number is 704-973-2828.
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The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offers classes for all ages, from preschoolers through high school students. Classes are taught by professional theatre artists with extensive experience as instructors, performers, directors and playwrights – and always, the ability to inspire and motivate young people.
Get more information about classes at Children’s Theatre
ImaginOn has a space and a staff just for teens!
That’s right – if you are between 12 and 18, The Loft is for you and only you!
And best of all – it’s all FREE !
Loft resources include all this and more:
- The newest, hottest teen fiction
- Graphic Novels
- Magazines
- Comics
- Play scripts recommended by Children's Theatre staff
- Laptops and wi-fi throughout the building
- Super-fast computers loaded with software
Interactive Teen Activities @ the Loft
- Scavenger Hunts
Ready for a little fun? Download these mp3’s to your ipod or mp3 player (or print out the pdf) and let the hunt begin
- Hot Books
Gain points by attaching books to your friends from the Loft at ImaginOn. Find out more about how to play.
- Teen Programs @ the Loft
- Theatre Classes for Teens
- PLCMC Online Catalog
Do you have a question? Email the Teen Services Manager!
 The Spangler Library on the first floor offers books, media, and resources for children from birth through 5th grade. Special collections and resources for parents, teachers and caregivers are also an important part of ImaginOn’s mission. Staff members with expertise in early literacy, child development, and children’s and teen literature are always available to help find just the right book, resource, or information for all library visitors.
- A large collection of picture books, fiction and folk and fairy tales to “bring stories to life”
- A baby and toddler area for our youngest patrons to explore and discover
- Hands-on, engaging activities for all ages
- DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and software for children
- Early literacy and school age computer stations
- Homework resources
You can search our collection online, and request a book from ImaginOn or any Library branch:
Do you have a question? Email the Children's Services Manager!
 Studio i, located on the second floor in the Loft at ImaginOn, is a space where families and teens can bring stories to life through movies and music. Studio i was designed by John Lemmon Films, located in Charlotte.
Express yourself in Studio i through animated and live action videos, music or a combination of the three. Studio i has the tools needed for each step in the production process, including: shooting, editing and sound mixing. Completed videos and songs can be burned to a disc, available for purchase at ImaginOn, or shared online. To view videos created by teens in Studio i visit our YouTube site. To listen to music created by teens in Studio i, visit our playlist.
Teens and families will gain visual literacy and storytelling skills through working with such software as Pinnacle, GarageBand, iMovie, Final Cut, Scratch, and StopMotion Pro. Some projects that can be created include:
- Weather reports or music videos using our blue screen technology
- Fashion shows wearing donated costumes from Children's Theatre of Charlotte
- Animated movies using clay, paper cut-outs, or illustrations
- Podcasts and songs recorded in the sound booth
 Studio i internships
Studio i has an unpaid intern program for ages 13-18. If you are older than 18 and are currently enrolled in a college program where skills in the Studio would benefit your program, you are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be available on this page and accepted during the following dates:
- August 1 - August 23, 2011
- November 1 - November 15, 2011
- February 1 - February 21, 2012
- May 1 - May 22, 2012
Apply for Internship
Studio i interns work with the public to help teach technology skills to produce and edit video and sound projects. Interns are given opportunities to create videos and sound projects for local and national initiatives. Interns will gain 21st century technology skills, proficiency in teaching the public, and opportunities to collaborate with others.
Studio i School Year Hours (August 25 - June 12, 2012)
During the school day, Studio i is open to groups by reservation only. Signup
Public hours begin after 3pm.
For School Groups, by reservation only:
Tuesday-Friday 10:30am - 12pm
Intro to Studio i software or special projects as scheduled.
General Public Drop-in Hours:
Teens, ages 12-18
Tuesday -Thursday, 3pm -6pm
Friday-Saturday, 3-4:30pm
Families (for children ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 10:30am - 12pm
Sunday, 2pm - 5:30pm (September 12, 2010-May 29, 2011)
Sound booth in Studio i:
Teens, ages 12-18
Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-5:30pm
Friday 3pm-4:30pm
Studio i Summer Hours (June 13, 2012-August 24, 2012)
During the day, Studio-i is open to groups by reservation only. Signup
Public hours begin after 3pm.
For Groups, ages 12-18, by reservation only:
Tuesday and Thursday
11am-12pm and 2-3pm.
Storytelling with Clay Animation Signup
General Public Drop-in Hours:
Teens, ages 12-18
Tuesday -Thursday, 3pm -6pm
Friday-Saturday, 3-4:30pm
Families (for children ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 10:30am - 12pm
Sound booth in Studio i:
Teens, ages 12-18
Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-5:30pm
Friday 3pm-4:30pm
During CMS Holidays and Workdays:
10:30am-12pm. Group reservations only. Signup
Intro to Studio i Software
CMS calendar
Teens, ages 12-18, 3pm-6pm
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