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March 10, 2015 · 2:02 pm

2015-2016 Saturday Morning Children’s Series Announced at Covedale Center

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue,
Announces the 2015/2016 Saturday Morning Children’s Series

CCPAOur 11:00 am Saturday Morning Children’s Series includes:

ArtReach Touring Productions – TREASURE ISLAND
Sept. 12, 2015
Written by Chris Stewart

“Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest.” Arrgh, matey! It’s time to unfurl your sails and set course for-Adventure! Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece about pirates, mutiny, and long-lost treasure comes to life in a NEW adaptation from ArtReach! Join cabin boy Jim Hawkins on his incredible journey across the high seas to find the location of Captain Flint’s treasure. But dare he trust the words of the Hispaniolas’s cook, the one-legged Long John Silver? With cross-curricular connections and a strong anti-bullying message, this show reinforces math, science, and literature, with a healthy dose of trust and friendship thrown in to boot!

Mad Cap Puppets – THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Oct. 24, 2015

The lanky schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, can’t decide what’s worse in the glen of Sleepy Hollow, the headless horseman or the silliest of ghosts, the horseless headman. To complicate matters, Ichabod unwittingly vies with the local brute, Brom Bones, for the affections of Katrina Van Tassal. Ichabod endures a series of pranks and ghost stories, only to find himself on the ride of his life in this hilarious version of Washington Irving’s classic short story.

We Duet All –  SANTA’S FROSTY FOLLIES
Nov. 14, 2015

A Holiday Musical Revue!  “There’s no business like SNOW business! This spectacular review features that “hoofer from way back” (Rudolph), the “rockin’, rollin’ snow man” (Frosty), “the lovely lady in white” (Suzy Snowflake) and the star of our show, Santa Claus! With loads of humor and contemporary music, join Santa and his friends in some Holiday Hoop-la for all ages.  Then join us for the Santa Claus parade and photos. Sure to win your heart over and put you in the Christmas spirit!

Frisch Marionette Co. –  PETER AND THE WOLF and THE FROG PRINCE
March 19, 2016

A Symphonic Double-Bill! PETER and THE WOLF & The FROG PRINCE! Adapted and narrated for marionettes, PETER and THE WOLF tells the story of a little boy who captures a ferocious wolf. THE FROG PRINCE is the Grimm brothers’ famous tale of the princess who kissed a frog and found a prince!  See the most incredible handcrafted puppets of Frisch Marionette Company act out Sergei Prokofiev’s musical tale and the music of Dmitri Kabalevsky.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions – UPSIDE DOWN FAIRYTALES
May 7, 2016

What if Cinderella had never lost her glass slipper?  What if Sleepy Beauty didn’t fall asleep?  And what if Rumpelstiltskin couldn’t spin straw into gold?  You’ll have to see our special presentation to find out.

Purchase OR renew a subscription by one of the following methods:

  • Call the box office at 513.241.6550
  • Log on to www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com and purchase online
  • In person at the box office ticket counter – 4990 Glenway Avenue
  • Show time 11am

The Subscription Packages feature the low, Subscriber-only price of $25 for five shows.  Single tickets are: $6 each.  Packages are now on sale. Single tickets go on sale July 18, 2014.

The 2015/2016 Children’s Series is made affordable by our Presenting Sponsors: WesBanco and Tepe Family Dentistry

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March 10, 2015 · 1:51 pm

Disney’s ALADDIN JR. Runs April 10-18

Megan Ainsley as Jasmine, Bob Herzog as the Genie & Korey Harlow as Aladdin.

Megan Ainsley as Jasmine, Bob Herzog as the Genie & Korey Harlow as Aladdin.

Disney’s ALADDIN JR.
Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
April 10-18
Downtown

Directed by Roderick Justice

Everyone’s favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, spirits will soar with excitement! This show will feature an onstage collaboration with The Cincinnati Circus Company– bringing jugglers, aerial acrobats, stilt walkers and more to the Taft Theatre stage!

  • Fri-April 10 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm

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February 27, 2015 · 11:38 am

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Runs March 27-29

THT_Emperors-New-Clothes-LogoTHE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Presented by Town Hall Theatre
March 27-29
Centerville

Directed by Sydney Lanier

Official cast list |

An emperor learns a valuable lesson in humility when two con artists hatch a plan to pose as tailors selling an incredible magic cloth that appears invisible to people unworthy of their title. Their clothes-crazy client is hooked. There’s just one problem…he can’t see it! Ages 4 and up.

  • Fri, March 27 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, March 28-29 at 3pm

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February 22, 2015 · 8:53 am

Auditions Announced for RAGTIME Commonewealth Artists Summer Theatre

CAST_logoAll audition and crew info and signups are now available here.

  • All roles are open to all students from all schools, there has been no pre-casting.
  • You must be an incoming high school freshman to a graduating high school senior to audition
    for RAGTIME
  • Any student from any school in the tri-state area (Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) may audition
    for Ragtime and be considered for any role.

RAGTIME will take place at Highlands High School on:

  • Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm
  • Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm
  • Sunday, July 19 at 2pm
  • Friday, July 24 at 7:30pm
  • Saturday, July 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sunday, July 26 at 2pm

Auditions will also take place at Highlands High School and those dates and times are:

  • Saturday, March 14th from 10am to 2pm
  • Saturday, March 21st from 1pm to 5pm.

Auditionees only have to attend one of the audition dates.

Callbacks will take place on Monday night, March 23rd from 6pm to 9pm.

The Crew Interview date has not been decided yet but will be decided shortly.

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February 9, 2015 · 11:29 am

Doug Berky Performs for Fitton Family Fridays at the Fitton Center on Feb. 20

Doug Berky.

Doug Berky.

Hamilton, Ohio – Doug Berky has been creating and evolving his own brand of physical theater for over thirty years. His original performances are an intricately woven fabric of Commedia Del Arte, physical comedy, mime, mask theatre, clowning, circus arts, and storytelling. Join us on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. as Doug Berky presents NO SHOW. This event is part of the Fitton Family Fridays series.

The premise of Doug Berky’s NO SHOW is that a performance has been scheduled, the stage is set, and the audience is seated and waiting, but the actors are a “no show.” A “member” of the audience begins to search for the cast. When they cannot be found he discovers the set and all the props waiting to be used. Theatrical masks, juggling equipment, and a tutu are just a few of the items discovered. “NO SHOW” is a structured improvisation with audience interaction. It weaves together   elements of mime, circus, masks and silent movie schtick.

Doug is known internationally for his mask construction. He designs and constructs the masks for his own performances as well as creating all of the sets, choreography, scripts and many of the costumes. Doug has performed and taught throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe in schools, colleges, and festivals. He is known internationally for his design and construction of masks.

Fitton Family Fridays feature entertainment geared to kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teenagers – including parents and grandparents who are still kids at heart. Kid-friendly drinks and an assortment of light appetizers will be served before the show and are included in the ticket price. This series is sponsored by Vaden Fitton. The reception is sponsored by G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.

Adult tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Children (16 and under) are FREE! *Limit 4 children per paying adult. Otherwise, the price for children is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Rotary Vista Room and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

To order your tickets, call 513-863-8873 ext.110 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts would like to extend its gratitude to ArtsWave, the Hamilton Community Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council for their support.

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is located at 101 S. Monument Avenue on the Riverfront in Downtown Hamilton, Ohio.

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