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Know Theatre Presents THE ROAD TO OZ July 31-Aug. 2

Know Theatre of Cincinnati & InBocca Performance present THE ROAD TO OZ

19 Gen Alpha Summer Campers Take to the Stage in this Imaginative and Contemporary Adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s ‘The World of Oz’

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati and InBocca Performance are pleased to announce the premiere of The Road to Oz, a devised theatre production created by the Know Theatre/InBocca Performance Summer Theatre Youth Education Program. Inspired by the work of L. Frank Baum, this modern adaptation is made possible by the generous support of H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, the Charles H. Dater Foundation, Priscilla O’Donnell and West Shore Home.

Dorothy has returned to Oz, but nothing is quite the way she left it – Glinda now rules Oz with an iron fist and has forbidden the use of magic by anyone but her! With Oz seemingly falling to ruin and her beloved companions vanished, Dorothy and a set of newfound friends embark on a mission to defeat Glinda and return magic for everyone. Can they bring Oz back to life?

Join us and find out!

Researched, written and choreographed by the team of campers and counselors, this new, socially-conscious, movement-based piece of theatre is being created over the month of July and asks the questions: ‘What is community?’ ‘How are we stronger together?’ and ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’ The production, under the direction of Caroline Stine, stars the 19 children of the camp in collaboration with local performers and teaching artists: Erica Kruse (scenic/graphic design), Perry Hensley (movement/direction), Rachael Hawkins (playwrighting), Krista Noll (choreography and costume design), and Daniela Nenova (scenic/art design).

Performance Information
Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Evening performances on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st are at 7:00pm, the Sunday matinee performance on August 2nd is at 2pm.

Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased by phone at (513) 300-5669 or purchased online at https://www.knowtheatre.com/summer-camp-2026/ 

  • Single Tickets: $17 ($15 plus $2 processing fee)

Know Theatre of Cincinnati exists to build belonging through bold theatre.

The Know Theatre Summer Education Program is made possible by the H.B., E.W. & F .R. Luther Charitable Foundation, the Charles H. Dater Foundation, Priscilla O’Donnell, and West Shore Home.

Know Theatre is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Know Theatre is also supported by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Know Theatre is a member of the League of Cincinnati Theatres and Theatre Communications Group.

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Know Theatre Education Production Runs Aug. 1-3

Know Theatre of Cincinnati and InBocca Performance are pleased to announce the premiere of OUTLAWS OF SHERWOOD, a devised theatre production created by the Know Theatre/InBocca Performance Summer Theatre Youth Program.

Who answers when the people need a hero? How do the people rise up when they have nothing left? They must take matters into their own hands and who better to guide them than Robyn Hood? Join Robyn and her Merry Men as they join forces to fight the powers of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Cheer them on as they fight back against unfair taxes, cruel arrests, and the loss of their homes and dignity.

Completely devised (written, conceived of, and choreographed) by the team of campers and adults, this original new piece of theatre asks the questions of who has power, why, and what we can do to shift perspectives.

This production stars the children of the camp in collaboration with six of our treasured local adult performers: Nicole Hershey, Sarah Spurling, Perry Hensley, Krista Noll, Grace Wagner, and Amira Beck-Borden.

Performances are August 1st and 2nd at 7pm and 3rd at 2pm at the Know Theatre of Cincinnati at 1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

To order tickets, please visit inboccaperformance.com or follow the link: www.knowtheatre.com/special-events/

InBocca Performance utilizes experimental theatre methods to create devised works highlighting women specifically, which build actors’ craft and produce a unique experience for the audience; all under general direction from producer Caroline Stine.

History of the Companies

InBocca Performance began as the Cliffview Players in a basement in 1997 and became a main stage company in 2008. Artistic Director Caroline Stine began working with young actors to devise theatrical pieces in the summer of 2011 at The Village Players in Ft. Thomas, KY. In 2016, they created The Maid of Orleans, an emotionally charged production about Joan of Arc. InBocca is known for creating devised and deconstructed art within Greater Cincinnati, including notable productions: Charlie’s Girls, Nellie Bly: A Menace to Propriety, Rappings, and most recently The Last Witch in Ireland at Cincinnati Fringe Festival. Ms. Caroline Stine received her Bachelor degree from Butler University and her Masters in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. She received theatrical training in Italy and Russia and participated in the Crisis Arts Festival in Arezzo, Italy. She is currently teaching at Miami University and Mount St. Joseph University. She is the General Manager to Blue Marble Books, the third oldest children’s bookstore in the nation.

Know Theatre was founded by Jay Kalagayan and a group of Xavier University alumni in 1997 as the Know Theatre Tribe, a nomadic theatre troupe that performed new and experimental works celebrating diverse voices. In 1999, Know Theatre moved into its first resident home at Gabriel’s Corner, a community performance space, and produced its first full season of plays. In 2006, the Know joined with the Cincinnati Fringe Festival to become one organization, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, with a permanent home in the heart of Over-the-Rhine.

Every season, Know Theatre produces 4 MainStage productions of new works, highlighting historically excluded voices and early-career artists. The Know also produces year-round theatrical experiments on its Second Stage, as well as the annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, a 2-week celebration of the newest and most experimental works of live performance.

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Auditions Announced for WONDERLAND at InBocca Performance

IBP_logoAnnouncing auditions for our summer production: WONDERLAND (working title)

“Alice? Gone. The White Rabbit? Silenced. The Red Queen? At large.

“Dive down the rabbit hole with us this summer to discover that the Wonderland of your childhood might not have stayed the way you left it…”

This production is for young people, grades 3-12 (including incoming third graders and outgoing seniors), from all schools, of all races, sexualities, gender identities. All are welcome. It is a devised theatre production, containing original music, dance, and scripting, created by the actors themselves.

WHEN: 3/18/23, 10am-1pm

WHERE: The Village Players of Fort Thomas – 8 N Fort Thomas Ave Fort Thomas, KY 41075

PREPARE: Nothing. Actors/dancers should come prepared to move, speak, and sing.
We will have a separate dance audition the day of and combination on site for those who wish to dance in the show. Dances are a combination of contemporary, hip hop, and lyrical styles.

SHOW TIMES: Rehearsals begin July 5th, with performances July 27th-30th.

PRICE: Camp costs $200/child for the month. That being said, we want all kids to be able to enjoy theatre. If, for some reason, this price is not available to you, please contact us privately.

Please email info@inboccaperformance.com with any questions.

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GIRLS WILL BE WOLVES Runs July 28-31

IBP_Girls Will be Wolves logoGIRLS WILL BE WOLVES
InBocca Performance
July 28-31
Village Players [Fort Thomas]

Watch out. Because little girls? They grow up. They become beasts. Or women. Or both.
What happens when a group of girls are sent, year after year, into a dark wood to fight a mythic beast? Join us as we explore the fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood, twisting it into new avenues and discovering what happens to generations of women as they unravel the stories, trauma, and heartache that weave together our identities and instead discover the meaning of community strength and care.

  • Thu-Fri, July 28-29 at 7pm
  • Sat, July 30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, July 31 at 2pm

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Auditions Announced for GIRLS WILL BE WOLVES at InBocca Performance

IBP_logoAnnouncing auditions for our summer production: GIRLS WILL BE WOLVES.

This production is for young people, grades 3-12 (including outgoing seniors), from all schools, of all races, sexualities, gender identities. All are welcome. It is a devised theatre production, containing original music, dance, and scripting, created by the actors themselves.

You know the story of Little Red Riding Hood. A girl. A wolf. A hunter. Grandmother. But the tale is an old one. And along the way, we’ve gotten a few things twisted…

WHEN: 5/22/2022 (12:30-2:30pm)

WHERE: The Village Players of Fort Thomas, Ft. Thomas, KY

PREPARE: Nothing. Actors/dancers should come prepared to move, speak, and sing.
We will have a separate dance audition and combination for those who wish to dance in the show. Dances are a combination of contemporary, hip hop, and lyrical styles.

SHOW TIMES: Rehearsals begin July 5th, with performances July 28th-31st.

COST: $200/child, but scholarships and sliding scale options are available. Every child should be able to make theatre.

Questions? Email Caroline Stine at info@inboccaperformance.com.

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