(CINCINNATI, FEB. 14, 2012) – David A. Centers, scenic designer for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, has been recognized with a League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) Award for the company’s production of Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.
Centers’ set design for Pinocchio journeys all the way from Geppetto’s Toy Shop to inside the belly of a whale as Pinocchio undergoes a magical transformation from a wooden puppet to a real boy. According to one panelist, “Centers presents a beautifully turned out set with enough heft and scale to fill the large stage at the Taft Theatre. Detailed and captivating, with the flying elements for young audiences, it supports the story with professional polish.”
Centers, a graduate of Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts with degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and New York University, designs most of the productions for The Children’s Theatre. He also works throughout the region, including at Cincinnati Opera and Dayton’s Human Race Theatre Company. His designs have been seen at opera, theatre and ballet companies nationally, as well as internationally with La Traviata at the Sakai Opera Company in Osaka, Japan.
Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) adds original songs to the classic Pinocchio film score that includes “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.” Performances for Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr. continue through Feb. 18. Ticket information is available at www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.
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