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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Monster Bash – Family-Friendly Halloween Party

TCT_Mosnter Bash logoMONSTER BASH Fundraiser Returns to
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Cincinnati – Join The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) for Monster Bash, a Halloween costume party for the whole family, October 22 from 4-9 p.m. at TCT’s headquarters at 4015 Red Bank Road. This year’s theme is “Chillin’ with Villains.”

Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy festive activities including pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, face painting, bubble dance party, balloon art, bouncy house, costume contests, a walk-through Villain Village interactive experience, games, and much more. There will also be character appearances from TCT’s production of DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL.

Enjoy delicious food from LaRosa’s Pizza, and Graeter’s Ice Cream, plus cotton candy, chicken tenders, kid’s slushies, and adult beverages.

Costumes for children and adults are encouraged but may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon. Masks may be worn, if the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.

A party with a purpose, proceeds from The Monster Bash support TCT’s numerous arts education opportunities and initiatives for more than 170,000 children and young adults across Cincinnati. Through sponsorships and guest ticket sales, the committee for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Monster Bash will raise funds to further our mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Tickets are available now at https://thechildrenstheatre.com/monsterbash22/.

Tickets are available now – $60 for children, and $75 for adults. Family packages (2 adults, 2 children) are also available for $250. Me and My Mini packages (1 adult, 1 child) are $135. All adult tickets include wine and beer. Parking is free.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Family Activity Sponsorship includes 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets. Your company logo or family name will be listed on exclusive signage outside the space/room or activity/game being sponsored and on special design invitation for electronic share and promotion.

Trick or Treat Bag Sponsorship includes 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets. This sponsorship includes the opportunity to place samples/promotional items in Trick or Treat Bags. Your company logo will be placed on 300 Trick or Treat Bags to be given to children at the event with commitment and artwork by September 20, 2022. Your company logo or family name will also be listed on special design invitation for electronic share and promotion.

The Monster Bash is generously supported by Experience Sponsors: UBS Financial & Libby Galvin Brock and Energy Systems Group.

The Monster Bash Committee is co-chaired by Libby Galvin Brock and Bethany Smith, with support from Megan Budzynski, Abby Dougherty, and Molly Garber.

For additional information on how your business or family can become a Monster Bash sponsor, please call Mary Wright at 513-569-8080 x14 or email mary.wright@tctcincinnati.com.

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Call for Asian-American Pacific Islander Voiceover Actors for TCT’s DISNEY’S MOANA JR.

TCTC_new logoCincinnati – The nation’s oldest professional theatre for youth, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, is searching for American Samoa, Hawaiian, Filipino and other AAPI community members or talent to contribute their voices to DISNEY’S MOANA JR. running at the Taft Theatre April 15-24, 2023. This paid voiceover work will be low commitment and pre-recorded. Compensation will be a stipend. Older voices are encouraged to submit.

In TCT’s imaginative and puppet-centric version of DISNEY’S MOANA JR., some actors will be singing live on stage, and some will be operating puppets in blacklight. For the roles that will not be live on stage, voiceovers will be recorded.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Clear speaking voice
  • Ability to portray a character
  • Ideally come to TCT Red Bank to record lines and/or songs

To apply, please send the following to submissions@tctcincinnati.com with the subject line “Voice Submission” by Friday, September 23.

  • Name
  • Age
  • A headshot or photo of yourself
  • Any previous acting, voiceover, or theatrical experience
  • May share ethnicity and/or cultural background

Questions? Please reach out to TCT Associate Artistic Director, Maddie Jones, at maddie.jones@tctcincinnati.com.

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Disney’s DESCENDANTS the Musical Runs Oct. 8-16

TCTC_Disney Descendants logoDisney’s DESCENDANTS the Musical
The Chidren’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Oct. 8-16
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Cast: Lyndsey Adams as Grimhilde (Evil Queen), Jeremiah Plessinger as Coach, Royal Guard, Photographer, Henry Howland as Doug, Kanai Nakata as Jay, Brittany Hayes as Fairy Godmother, Jordan Darnell as Jane, Christian Arias as Chad, Tina DeAlderete as Snow White and Tourney Player, Dain Page as Jafar, Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies as Cruella, Mackenzie Ruff as Evie, Savannah Slaby as Mal, Rodger Pille as Maurice, Marissa Poole as Maleficent, Thomas Les Smith as Carlos, Michelle Wells as Queen Belle, Kayla Stroud as Audrey, Payton Trout as Ben & Justin Glaser as King Beast
Ensemble: Chris Logan Carter, Adrianna Catalano, Brooke Chamberlain, Marlo D’Ascenzo, Courtney Duncan, Ian Timothy Forsgren, Madelynn Glenn, Diana Hutchinson, Edrico Evans Pritchett, Anthony Nocero & Zach Treinen

It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? Ages 4 and up.

  • Sat, Oct. 8 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 9 at 2pm
  • Fri, Oct. 14 at 7pm
  • Sat, Oct. 15 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, Oct. 16 at 2pm

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents Disney’s DESCENDANTS: The Musical

TCTC_new logoOpens at the Taft Theatre in October

Cincinnati – The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 22-23 MainStage Season kicks off with Disney’s Descendants: tHE MUSICAL at the Taft Theatre October 8-17, 2022. Tickets are on sale now at https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/descendants/.

It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

As of August 17, 2022, for TCT’s 22-23 MainStage shows at the Taft Theatre, there are not any restrictions for entry. Masks are welcome, but not required. Safety is always our highest priority, and we hope you’ll treat each other with kindness and respect throughout your theatrical journey with us.

Songs by Johan Alkenas, Adam Anders, Aristeidis Archontis, Antonina Armato, Howard Ashman, Peer Astrom, Stephen Mark Conley, Doug Davis, Charity Daw, Andrew C. Dodd, Josh Edmondson, Pipo Fernandez, Nikki Hassman, Samuel Hollander, Ben Hostetler, Tim James, Hanna Jones, Jack Kugell, Craig Lashley, Andrew Lippa, Jeannie Lurie, Alan Menken, Grant Phillip Michaels, Anthony Mirabella, Shayna Mordue, Chen Neeman, Susan Paroff, Shelly M. Peiken, Joacim Persson, James K. Petrie, Adam Schlesinger, Adam Schmalholz, Tyler Shamy, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorrentino, Thomas Armato Sturges, Ali Dee Theodore, Matthew Wong, David Zippel.

Book by Nick Blaemire. Music Adaptation by Madeline Smith. Vocal and Incidental Arrangements by Madeline Smith. Additional Lyrics by Nick Blaemire. Orchestrations by Matthew Tishler. Music Produced by Matthew Tishler. Based on the Disney Channel Original Movies written by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott.

Directed by TCT Artistic Director Roderick Justice. Choreographed by TCT Associate Artistic Director, Maddie Jones. Steve Goers, Music Director. Jeff Shearer, TCT Resident Costume Designer. Nate Bertone, Scenic Designer. Benjamin Gantose, Lighting Designer. Dani Lobello, Director of Production.

Ideal for ages 4+. This production runs 80 minutes without an intermission.

Showtimes for Disney’s Descendants: tHE MUSICAL include:

  • Saturday, October 8 at 2 PM
  • Saturday, October 8 at 5 PM
  • Sunday, October 9 at 2 PM
  • Friday, October 14 at 7 PM
  • Saturday, October 15 at 11 AM
  • Saturday, October 15 at 2 PM
  • Sunday, October 16 at 2 PM

ASL interpretation will be offered on the first Saturday at 2 PM performance.

Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS is made possible by Production Sponsor The Summit Hotel and Season Sponsor The Charles H. Dater Foundation. Additional funding for MainStage Ticket Subsidies is provided by PNC Foundation. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Additional support comes from ARP funds from the City of Cincinnati through ArtsWave.

All The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style MainStage productions, including Disney’s Descendants: tHE MUSICAL, are performed in the historic Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10. Visit thechildrenstheatre.com or call the TCT Box Office at 513.569.8080 x10, Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM to purchase tickets.

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CAST (In Alphabetical Order)

  • Grimhilde (Evil Queen) … LYNDSEY ADAMS
  • Coach, Royal Guard, Photographer … JEREMIAH PLESSINGER
  • Doug … HENRY HOWLAND
  • Jay … KANAI NAKATA
  • Fairy Godmother … BRITTANY HAYES
  • Jane … JORDAN DARNELL
  • Chad … CHRISTIAN ARIAS
  • Snow White and Tourney Player … TINA DeALDERETE
  • Jafar … DAIN PAGE
  • Cruella … KYNDRA DYANNE JEFFERIES
  • Evie … MACKENZIE RUFF
  • Mal … SAVANNAH SLABY
  • Maurice … RODGER PILLE
  • Maleficent … MARISSA POOLE
  • Carlos … THOMAS LES SMITH
  • Queen Belle … MICHELLE WELLS
  • Audrey … KAYLA STROUD
  • Ben … PAYTON TROUT
  • King Beast … JUSTIN GLASER

ENSEMBLE
CHRIS LOGAN CARTER, ADRIANNA CATALANO, BROOKE CHAMBERLAIN, MARLO D’ASCENZO, COURTNEY DUNCAN, IAN TIMOTHY FORSGREN, MADELYNN GLENN, DIANA HUTCHINSON, EDRICO EVANS PRITCHETT, ANTHONY NOCERO, ZACH TREINEN

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Assistant Stage Manager Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoPosition Overview:
The Assistant Stage Manager will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming

Along with the Resident Stage Manager, the Assistant Stage Manager coordinates rehearsal and performance needs for The Children’s Theatre.

This position will report directly to the Resident Stage Manager. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing schedules for technical departments and casts with the Resident Stage Manager and Director of Production.
  • Attend all production meetings, load- in, load- out, rehearsals, and performances.
  • Assist in the scheduling of rehearsals and performances.
  • Assist in paperwork generally associated with Stage Management including crew running paperwork, character costume breakdowns, properties tracking sheets, etc., as well as prompt book creation.
  • Assist in performer choreography and blocking record keeping.
  • Assisting the Resident Stage Manager with all duties required for the production, including set up of the rehearsal room, lighting and sound needs, taping out the rehearsal space, prop table, and the creation, maintenance, and distribution of all paperwork including the prompt book containing blocking and production cue.
  • Serve as Child Wrangler for all youth performers within the productions.
  • Other duties as assigned by Resident Stage Manager.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to work and maintain schedules for technical departments and performers
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • Knowledge of and Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to read written Music
  • Broad understanding of all aspects of technical theatre
  • Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Stipend based per show

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a video, cover letter/resume, portfolio, and/or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome). No phone calls, please.

Please submit materials and any references to Jadi.Davis@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: ASM Submission

View more info on our website: https://thechildrenstheatre.com/jobs-auditions/  

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