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December 13, 2019 · 10:49 am

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents ANNIE JR.

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Diana Hutchinson as Annie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

A beloved musical about a plucky orphan, determined to find a family

CINCINNATI:  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to present ANNIE JR. at the Taft Theatre February 29-March 9, 2020.

Based on the popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” and featuring classic songs like “Tomorrow,” and “NYC,” ANNIE JR. is a heartwarming story for the entire family.

Leapin’ Lizards! America’s most charming orphan is back and spunkier than ever! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in the “hoovervilles” of 1930s New York. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her eleven years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the callous Miss Hannigan. With the help the other girls in the orphanage, Annie sings and dances her way through an unforgettable Big Apple adventure, finding a new family along the way.

Book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols, originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates, Inc., The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Icarus Productions. Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® by permission of The Tribune Content Agency, LLC.  The show will be directed and choreographed by Eric Byrd, Associate Artistic Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Showtimes for ANNIE JR. include:

  • Saturday, February 29 at 2 PM* (this performance is signed for the hearing impaired)
  • Sunday, March 1 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Friday, March 6 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 7 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Sunday, March 8 at 11 AM (Sensory-Friendly performance) and 2 PM

All of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style MainStage productions, including ANNIE JR., are performed in the historic Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10 and are available through www.ticketmaster.com.

School performances of ANNIE JR. will be held March 3-6 and March 9, 2020 during the daytime hours.  For details about how to purchase tickets to TCT’s school performances, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

A special sensory-friendly performance will take place on March 8.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of ANNIE JR. is made possible by the generosity of Production Sponsors: Martha S. Lindner on behalf of Back2Back Ministries, and Chemed; Season Sponsors H.B., E. W. and F. R. Luther Foundation and the Charles H. Dater Foundation; and ArtsWave and the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.  The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.  Media sponsors are LOCAL 12 and Q102.  Sea of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is TCT’s Ticket Envelope Season Sponsor.  First Watch: The Daytime Café is TCT’s Crown Club Sponsor. 

CAST

  • Katie Arber…Miss Hannigan
  • David Armando…Bundles/Bert Healy
  • Cammi Caldwell…Annette, u/s Star-To-Be
  • Sara Cox…Mrs. Greer, u/s Grace
  • Celia Joy D’Ascenzo…Molly
  • Marlo D’Ascenzo…Kate, u/s Annie
  • Isabela De Paz…Susie
  • Lauren Everett…Grace
  • Trinity G. Gibson…Duffy
  • Justin Glaser…Oliver Warbucks
  • Courtney Hammonds…Pepper
  • Tommi Harsch…Lily
  • Alyssa Hart…Tessie
  • Ndaya Hoskins…Ensemble, u/s Annette, Cecille
  • Diana Hutchinson…Annie
  • Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies…Apple Seller, Mrs. Pugh, u/s Miss Hannigan
  • Julia J. Kirkham…July
  • Ethan Kuchta…Ensemble, u/s Howe
  • Katelyn Moore …Ensemble, u/s Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer
  • Sara Moore…Ensemble, Servant & Orphan Swing
  • Claire Northcut…Star-To-Be
  • Dain Alan Paige…Drake, u/s Warbucks
  • Nasir Peterson…Ensemble, u/s Bundles
  • Jeremiah Plessinger…Rooster
  • Sammy Schechter…Ensemble, u/s Rooster
  • Mark Ross Schutzman…Ensemble, u/s Ward
  • Kate Stark…Cecille, u/s Lily
  • Jake Stibbe…Ensemble, u/s Drake
  • Nyla Jolie Thomas…Zeldy
  • CJ Zimmer…Ensemble, u/s Dog Catcher

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December 10, 2019 · 1:08 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Holding Auditions for STAR Programs

TCTC_new logoChildren ages 9-18 (going into their Senior year of High School) can now register to audition for the renowned STAR Intensive NKU and STAR Camp Red Bank programs with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Auditions will be held at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 on:

  • Sunday, January 26 from 1 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 2 from 1 PM to 6:00 PM

Appointments are mandatory. You MUST set up an audition in advance. Audition time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis. You may only register for ONE audition slot.  If you need to cancel or make changes, please follow the link in your registration email.  Multiple slots for a single actor will be cancelled.  To register for an audition please visit: https://thechildrenstheatre.com/jobs-auditions/

What to Prepare:

  • A memorized, age-appropriate monologue (1 minute MAX). It should showcase your acting skills.
  • A memorized 16-bar song selection that best shows your vocal range. Remember to bring your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song in a 3 ring binder with music CLEARLY marked. An accompanist will be provided. The sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line.
  • You may be asked to show us your dance ability, so come prepared. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing you can move in. No flip flops.
  • Upon online registration, you MUST upload a RECENT picture; please ALSO bring your 8×10 headshot and theatrical resume with you to your audition we WILL request a paper copy.
  • Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of your appointment for check-in. If we are ahead of schedule, you may audition early. 

ABOUT STAR INTENSIVE NKU:
Our STAR Intensive NKU program is a four-week training program for students, ages 9-18.  Students are accepted by audition only and will work with leading professionals in the theatre business to help them become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  The intensive culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs from the Broadway repertoire as well as a fully produced One-Act Play festival!  STAR Intensive NKU participants will have the opportunity to be considered for additional high-level training in our Academy through our invitation-only classes.

When:  July 6 – August 2, 2020, weekdays 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Kentucky University

Tuition: $660

Security deposit of $160 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available. 

ABOUT STAR CAMP RED BANK:
STAR Camp Red Bank is our program for gifted and talented students who are advanced in some areas of musical theatre and who have progressed beyond the basic levels of training.  For three weeks in July, a select number of students will work with leading professionals in the theatre business to help them improve and become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  STAR Red Bank culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs and scenes from the Broadway repertoire!

When:  July 6-24, 2020, weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227

Tuition: $525

Security deposit of $125 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available.

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November 18, 2019 · 3:13 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents Two Holiday Treats on the Showtime Stage

BAH HUMBUG: A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL
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MRS. CLAUS SAVES THE DAY

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is making the days merry and bright with two special productions presented by TCT On Tour (TCT’s touring division) on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage on Red Bank Road this holiday season.

First, the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati invites audiences to see a Christmas classic with a fun twist. All characters in this 45-minute production are performed by ONE PERSON – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim!

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Chris Logan Carter as Scrooge. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL is back by popular demand! 

  • Saturday, November 30 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Sunday, December 1 at 2 PM

Charles Dickens’ famous holiday classic was adapted by Damian Gillen, directed by A. James Jones and features Chris Logan Carter playing every role. Audiences will be mesmerized by this imaginative and magical re-telling of the powerful holiday tale of hope and compassion.

This show is perfect for children in grades K-12 (and adults too!)  Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/bah-humbug-a-one-man-christmas-carol/ for additional information. 

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Whitney Daniels, James Stringer Jr., LaShondra Hood and Lauren Everett. Photo by TCT.

Then, just a few days before Christmas, it’s your chance to stay off the naughty list as Mrs. Claus is making a list and checking it twice in MRS. CLAUS SAVES THE DAY.

  • Saturday, December 21 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Sunday, December 22 at 2 PM

When the holiday is threatened by a severe outbreak of the North Pole Pox two days before Christmas, and Santa himself is quarantined, it’s Mrs. Claus to the rescue! With traditional carols and a world-premiere script (commissioned by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati), this holiday musical is about leadership, goodwill and teamwork. 

This show is most enjoyed by those in grades K-5.  Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/mrs-claus-saves-the-day/ for details.

The 4-person cast of MRS. CLAUS SAVES THE DAY includes members of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Resident Artist Company:  Whitney Daniels, Lauren Everett, LaShondra Hood, and James Stringer Jr. The production was written by Christopher Stewart and directed by TCT’s Associate Artistic Director, Eric Byrd. 

Both productions will be presented on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227. Only 152 seats are available for each performance. A question-and-answer session follows every show.

Tickets to each production are $10 each (plus service fees) and are available exclusively through ticketmaster.com or by visiting TCT’s Red Bank Road Ticket Office: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10AM to 4PM ; Tuesday & Thursday 10AM to 7PM. (The Ticket Office will be closed for lunch each weekday from 12 PM to 1 PM.)  Mainstage subscribers pay just $7 per ticket – a savings of $3. Tickets available now.

TCT On Tour is bringing both productions to schools and venues around the Tri-State and throughout the region.  If you’re interested in booking, please contact Violet Webster at 513-569-8080 x20 or by emailing violet.webster@tctcincinnati.com.

Don’t miss The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Podcast, Audio Footlights. Hosted by Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice, this podcast is designed to look at the shows TCT produces, and to ignite, impact and inspire young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. This free TCT Podcast runs about 8 minutes, and will be available on iTunes as well as Stitcher, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, TuneIn and Spotify soon!

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s TCT On Tour productions are made possible by PNC.  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council and the generosity of the tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. 

TCT On Tour Actor Bios:

CHRIS LOGAN CARTER:  Chris is a Cincinnati native and has been performing for 5 years now. His favorite regional credits include 42nd Street (Bert), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and Madagascar: A Musical Adventure (King Julien). He’s thrilled that Bah Humbug! is back for a second year!

WHITNEY DANIELS – Whitney is excited to be making her debut with TCT. Past credits include It Should’ve Been You (Annie), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), Dreamgirls (Michelle), as well as performing in the Holly Jolly Trolley Show at Carowinds Amusement Park. Whitney is a graduate from Coastal Carolina University with a BA in Music Performance and Minor in Dramatic Arts.

LAUREN EVERETT – Lauren is a proud graduate of Wright State University’s BFA Musical Theatre Program. She was last seen with TCT at the Taft Theatre as Cinderella/Trinhilda in Sleeping Beauty. Regional Credits: Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Twelfth Night (Olivia). WSU Credits: No, No, Nanette! (Nanette), The Music Man (Marian u/s), The Great Gatsby (Daisy u/s), Peter Pan (Wendy u/s). Website: www.laureneverett.net Instagram: @misslaureneileen.

LASHONDRA HOOD – LaShondra is honored to join The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for their 100th season! She recently received her M.F.A. from the University of Louisville and is excited about this new chapter of her career. Some of LaShondra’s proudest theatrical credits include The Mountaintop, Fabulation, Eurydice, Our Country’s Good, Crowns, Fences, and Flyin’ West. Other opportunities include an apprenticeship with Williamstown Theatre Festival ‘16, a company member of U of L’s Repertory Theatre Company, and partner of the 2019 winner of the Kennedy Center Irene Ryan competition.

JAMES STRINGER JR. – James is ecstatic to be joining The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati this year as part of their touring company. James just finished the internship program at The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park as part of the 18-19 season where he was seen in mainstage shows such as Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley and A Christmas Carol. Touring shows included Cyrano and Five Little Monkeys. James graduated from The University of Louisville in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts. He is looking forward to another great year in Cincinnati and working with the amazing team at TCT!

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November 8, 2019 · 1:48 pm

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 7-15

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Sara Kenny as Lucy and Trey Paris as Charlie Brown from TCT’s 2015 staging of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 7-15
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Directed and choreographed by Roderick Justice

Cast: David Armando as Shermy, Amy S. Baumann as Peppermint Patty, Donald Burns as Franklin, Madeleine Burgoon as Marcie, Jeremy Neale Cox as Linus, Ian Timothy Forsgren as Pig Pen, Haley Gillman as Lucy, Faustina Gorham as Frieda, Joseph Green as Charlie Brown, Bob Herzog as Snoopy, Aubrey E. Jones as Sally, Joey Logan as Woodstock, Evan Koons as Schroeder, John Wenstrup as Santa & Alexandra Williams as Violet
Ensemble: Brooke Schamberlin, Sylas Craven, Marlo D’Ascenzo, Mia Bella D’Ascenzo, Chloe Goodman & Geoffrey Hill

Back by popular demand, bring your family and celebrate the season with our live rendition of your favorite holiday TV special! Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down. Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us about what’s most important during the Yuletide season.

  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm* & 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, Dec. 13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
    *Sign language interpreted.

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November 5, 2019 · 12:30 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s State-of-the-Art Facility Now Available for Corporate Events

TCTC_Building 2019-20Host your next meeting, training, or party at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati!

With twelve unique spaces in its newly remodeled building, including an executive conference room and a 152-seat theater, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is sure to be an optimal choice for your next gig.

Centrally located off Red Bank Road in Cincinnati, it’s the perfect solution to meet your needs.

Call Tera Pierce at (513) 569-8080 x32 or visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com for more details.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) has been creating lifelong memories for families with children and school audiences since 1919, making it the oldest professional theater for young audiences in the nation.

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