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June 4, 2018 · 11:43 am

The Sky’s the Limit with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 2018-2019 Season

Season Tickets go on sale to the public TODAY!

TCTC_new logoCincinnati – New subscriptions to the 2018-2019 Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati MainStage season at the Taft Theatre will be available starting today, Monday, June 4, 2018.  Subscriptions range from $43 to $103 for all four productions.  Single tickets go on sale August 31.  For information or to download an order form visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

The Man of Steel, The Man in Red, a “Man-Cub” and a sleepy (but spunky) princess will inspire and entertain audiences both young and old.

TCT MainStage at the Taft season:

  • SUPERMAN™ (October 6-15, 2018)
  • SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL (December 8-17, 2018)
  • DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS (February 16-25, 2019)
  • SLEEPING BEAUTY (April 27-May 6, 2019)

Subscriber benefits include:

  • SAME SEATS FOR ALL SHOWS
    Subscribers receive the same seats for all four shows on the same performance day.
  • SUBSCRIBER APPRECIATION WEEKS
    From August 1-15, purchase extra MainStage tickets at the subscriber discounted rate before they go on sale to the public. (Convenience fees will apply. Single tickets go on sale August 22, 2018. Tickets will not be discounted after this time.)
  • FREE TICKET EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
  • FREE PARKING
    Upon availability and while supplies last!
  • PRIORITY SEATING
  • POST-SHOW AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS & Q&A
  • LIMITED-EDITION SEASON POSTERS
  • 10% OFF TCT ACADEMY CLASSES
  • TICKET INSURANCE
  • PRIORITY TCT CROWN CLUB REGISTRATION

Subscription levels include:

  • Orchestra – Price Level 1 – SOLD OUT
  • Box—Price Level 1 — $103 per subscription (limited availability)
  • Orchestra – Price Level 2 — $83 per subscription
  • Balcony – Price Level 3 — $75 per subscription
  • Balcony – Price Level 4 — $63 per subscription
  • Balcony – Price Level 5 — $43 per subscription

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 94th MainStage season will take audiences “up, up and away” with a SUPER season opener for Tri-State students and families at the Taft Theatre.

“We are 94 years young – and we still haven’t grown up!” said Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice.  “Our lineup will have something for everyone, while enhancing our mission (To educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming). After two years in the making, we are thrilled to kick off our season with an exciting collaboration.”

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s creative team, theatrical licensing agent Tams-Witmark, and DC Comics have joined forces to adapt and premier a TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) version of the 1966 musical It’s A Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman (SUPERMAN™)

President of Tams-Witmark, Sargent Aborn, states, “The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati had this wonderful idea to create a TYA version of “It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman“. Tams-Witmark and the authors of the show are excited to see the results.”

Along with SUPERMAN™, the season 94 brings to life a regional-premiere holiday musical (Santa Claus: The Musical); a new creative vision in store for Mowgli and his friends (Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS); and another world-premiere musical with Ken Jones (Sleeping Beauty).”

About the MainStage at the Taft Season: 

SUPERMAN™
October 6-15, 2018
Composed by Charles Strouse, with lyrics by Lee Adams and book by David Newman and Robert Benton.  Based on the comic book character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics.

SUPERMAN™ is the tale of Superman’s efforts to defeat a vengeful scientist, the new villain Dr. Abner Sedgwick, who seeks to destroy the world’s symbol of good. In this premiere adaptation of the 1966 musical, It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman, this brand-new version is a comic book come-to-life. Geared to young audiences, this musical will be sure to soar up, up and away into the hearts of all children and the young at heart. 

SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL
December 8-17, 2018
Book by Noah Putterman. Music & Lyrics by David Christensen & Luke Holloway.

After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa Claus has decided to retire. But not all the elves in Santa’s Workshop are too thrilled about his chosen replacement. With the help of his tech-savvy daughter, Beatrice, website designer Nick is in for the adventure of his life as he prepares to take over the reins to Santa’s sleigh…before the next Christmas! Jam-packed with a sleigh-full of fun, energetic and original Christmas music, Santa Claus: The Musical will be sure to put you and your entire family in the holiday spirit!

DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS
February 16-25, 2019
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson.  Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler.  Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle.  Based on the Screenplay by Larry Clemmons.  Based on the Novel, “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling.

The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, this musical features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the animated movie.  Based on the works of Rudyard Kipling, the “Man-Cub” Mowgli, bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human.  You won’t want to miss this culturally-infused and spectacular Disney classic!

SLEEPING BEAUTY
April 27-May 6, 2019
Story and book by Ken Jones, music by Jamey Strawn and lyrics by Christine Jones.

A clever take on the classic fairy tale, this new rock musical comedy is packed with humor, heart and a powerful message!

The impulsive but courageous Princess Aurora (who prefers to be called Rory) defies the age-old tradition of attending ‘Princess School’, and sets out on her own to discover all the Kingdom has to offer. But along the way, she encounters her evil Fairy Godmother, the magnificent Magnilda, who placed a curse on Aurora when she was a child, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. This sleeping beauty will awaken only with a kiss from her true love. Once she is fully awake and ready to rock, the feisty Princess Rory begins a whirlwind quest to defeat Magnilda and restore order to the Kingdom.

The creators of Sleeping Beauty previously wrote TCT’s 2016 production of Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs, and TCT’s 2013 holiday production of The Day Before Christmas as well as other successful shows including:  Burgertown, CHURCH GIRLS Umatilla USA, and A. LINCOLN: A Pioneer Tale.

Important to note:  The Children’s Theatre’s four Broadway-style MainStage productions will continue to be performed in the historic Taft Theatre in downtown Cincinnati.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the thousands of people who give generously 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.

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May 30, 2018 · 12:05 pm

TCT Welcomes Ken Jones and the Theatre Training Institute

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Ken Jones.

Cincinnati, OH:  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is proud to roll out the red carpet and welcome Ken Jones and the brand-new Theatre Training Institute to TCT’s Red Bank Road location.

The Theatre Training Institute (TTI) serves as a bridge between performing arts, university or conservatory-level training and the professional theatre and film industry.

Rooted in developing a performer’s craft, individual process and confidence as well as personal and business management, TTI will offer a unique and professional environment with classes taught by Master’s level teachers and working professionals, providing intense preparation for a life in this highly-competitive field.

“Today’s professional theatre field is extremely competitive, saturated with many different options and extreme challenges. Recent graduates from performing arts, university, or conservatory programs interested in a professional career in stage or screen, often do not know how to move beyond the limits of their hometown to the competitive markets of the larger cities which tend to be the centers of the dramatic arts,” says Ken Jones, Director of the Theatre Training Institute.  “Our vision is to be a game-changer, helping those enrolled to focus the process, build confidence and understand how to manage the business.”

“We are excited to create and host the Theatre Training Institute at our facility on Red Bank Road,” said Kim Kern, Managing Director and CEO of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.  “The addition is a natural next step for our TCT Academy that currently provides performing arts instruction for children ages 2-18 and shares a common goal of helping our next generation of artists reach their full potential.  Where can a young person go to find answers and help in preparing for the next step? Where can a person learn how to apply their arts training into real-world application? Where can an emerging artist learn the business of the ‘show business’? Where can a person gain the confidence needed to win the audition before they move to New York or Los Angeles?  With TTI, now they have that place.”

There are a very limited number of programs that provide such specialized training in the nation, and most are located on the coast.  Not only will TCT’s Theatre Training Institute give Acting Fellows a solid foundation, but also provide them with a bridge to either a professional career or further education, meeting a geographic need for such programming in the Midwest.

Although the primary focus of the Theatre Training Institute is theatre training, the skills acquired in the program could lead to many allied areas of the industry. In addition to theatre and film, graduates could find work in television, cinema, video production, the cruise ship industry, advertising, retail design and fashion companies.  In addition, TTI graduates would be exposed to the opportunity of continuing their education at a university level either in pursuit of a BFA or MFA degree.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Theatre Training Institute features multi-faceted programs, including:  Comprehensive, Summer Intensive and Performing Arts Audition and Application Seminar. 

TTI Comprehensive Program:
The Comprehensive Program is designed solely for high school and college graduates. The Theatre Training Institute student must audition for the 28-week program, and should have a high level of theatre experience and skills.  This two-semester program is intended for those who are employed and require a flexible schedule and includes 28 Saturday programs each 4-hours (112 hours total). Once accepted into the program, students (known as “Fellows”) will meet on weekends to allow the opportunity to maintain jobs and financially prepare for an eventual move to the theatre/film business in a larger city. The Comprehensive Program counts toward a certificate at program completion and an audition experience in New York City.

The TTI Comprehensive Program begins in September 2018.  Jones and staff are currently scouting talent to enroll 12-16 students in this exclusive program.

TTI Summer Intensive:
The TTI Summer Intensive is designed for the person who has just graduated from a performing arts school/ art academy or high school and plans to attend a university or conservatory program in the fall and hopes to gain more audition experience and knowledge of the intensity of collegiate arts programs.  This three-week course begins in July 2019, and will run four days a week, five hours a day, for a total of 75 hours of class time. The Summer Intensive Program counts toward a certificate at program completion.

TTI Performing Arts Audition and Application Seminar:
The two-week Performing Arts Audition and Application Seminar is intended for the high school junior and their family to prepare and better understand the application and audition process for entry into a university, college, conservatory or internship in a performing arts program.  The Seminar will run three days a week for a two-week period (typically from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM) for a total of 12 hours of class time.  The Seminar will be held multiple times each year starting in May 2019. 

ABOUT KEN JONES
Ken Jones is currently the Rosenthal Distinguished Professor at Northern Kentucky University.  He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting/Directing from the University of Florida, a Master of Fine Arts degree in Playwriting from the University of Virginia and continued on to graduate in Playwriting from the Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. Jones has had 27 plays produced with 10 published, nine musicals, four CDs of original soundtrack scores and listings in several anthologies and monologue books.

Jones began his playwriting career with the Off-Broadway production of his play, A RED EAGLE FALLING, produced at the Writer’s Theatre in New York City by the Project III Ensemble. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of the Best Plays of the 1980s.

Jones was a member of the prestigious Warner Bros. Television Writer’s Workshop and went on to serve as the Head of Development for Lightpoint Entertainment at Disney/MGM Studios for the development and creation of content for animation, television and film.

As a performer, Jones performed in the workshop productions of the Broadway musicals FINDING NEVERLAND and STEEL.  He has appeared in productions at regional theatres including the American Repertory Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Commonwealth Theatre Company and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, and he has voiced many characters for animated national television series.

He has received a Telly Award, a Communicator’s Award, the Post-Corbett award for Best Literary Artist, a Delauney Playwriting Award, the Kentucky Playwright’s Award, the Trailblazer Educator’s Award, seven Acclaim Awards, two Emmy nominations and six international awards for screenwriting and filmmaking.

Ken Jones is an active member of the Dramatist Guild of America, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and a member of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Ken is the Rosenthal Distinguished Professor of Theatre and a Regent’s Professor at Northern Kentucky University, where he served as the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance for 11 years and was the Founding Director of the Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts.

Faculty and Guest Artists
Through his experience and industry network, Ken Jones has already secured commitments from the following individuals to serve as faculty and guest artists for TTI (list subject to change):

JAMEY STRAWN, (Musical Theatre) University of Pennsylvania, College Conservatory of Music- UC- Pianist for National Broadway Shows, Composer with nine musicals and over 50 productions.

CHRISTINE JONES, (Acting) Florida State University, University of Virginia. National Stage, film and television. Lyricist with nine musicals and over 50 productions.

STEPHANIE BRUMMER (Dance) Northern Kentucky University, St. Mary’s College of California. Professional dancer and choreographer.

DEE ANNE BRYLL (Musical Theatre/Dance) Baldwin-Wallace College, Kent State University. Nationally-recognized Arts Educator. Director and Choreographer.

CORRIE DANIELEY (Alexander Technique) Hannibal-Lagrange College, Illinois State university. Certified Master Teacher for Alexander Technique. Actress in Motion Pictures.

Guest Artists:

Allan Knee – Broadway Playwright, Shows Written – Little Women, Syncopation and Finding Neverland

Aaron LaVigne – Broadway Actor, Shows – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Rent, Civil Wars

Dale Brown – Broadway Casting Director, Shows Cast – Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, A Little Night Music, Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar

Suzanne Fitzpatrick – Screenwriter/Supervising Producer – Shows- 7th Heaven, The Nanny, Heavens to Betsy, For the People

Maggie Murphy – Television/Movie Director, Shows & Movies – The Deuce, Smash, The Bourne Legacy, Enchanted, Mad Men, Zoolander, Runaway Bride

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Theatre Training Institute is being funded in part by the Louise Taft Semple Foundation.

For questions or additional information visit www.theatreti.com or email A. James Jones, TTI Assistant and Registrar, at james.jones@tctcincinnati.com, or call 513-569-8080 x87.

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May 10, 2018 · 10:15 am

Teaching Artists/Workshop Artists in Musical Theatre/Dance, Vocal Music and Acting Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview: 

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

  • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 107,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theater productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT On Tour – We see over 66,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 1,000 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive summer NKU STAR Intensive where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theater in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theater to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities. 

Position Overviews:

The Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist is part a team of three production assistants for TCT Academy and are a part of the TCT Resident Artist Company.  Each Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist is responsible for maintaining the quality and success of assigned projects, including but not limited to TCT Academy, Workshops, TCT on Tour, MainStage, The Showtime Stage Series, or special outreach projects.  The Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist’s primary responsibility is teaching within the TCT Academy and conducting workshops.  Depending on the project track for the season, the Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist, may be asked to take on a variety of creative and administrative duties as schedules allow.  The Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist works closely with schools, teachers, students, and the other members of the production department.

The TCT Academy’s Teaching /Workshop Artist in Vocal Music, Dance and Acting reports directly to the Artistic Director of Education and Outreach, but works closely with The Company Manager, and the Artistic Coordinator of Education and Outreach. The artistic department is supervised by the Producing Artistic Director.

‪Note:  These three positions are not performing positions in our MainStage or Touring Divisions.  

Responsibilities:

ACADEMY TRACK VOCAL MUSIC:

  • Teaching multiple vocal music classes within the Academy at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula.
  • Organizing functions associated with the TCT Academy.
  • Working with other staff to launch TCT hosting events under TCT Academy.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the Camps, Summer Series, the STAR Program or STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention.
  • Representing TCT at industry events.
  • Working with the volunteer coordinator to staff all TCT ACADEMY sessions, where volunteers are needed.
  • Answering questions from parents and guardians.
  • Perform, develop, conduct, document, and maintain all of the TCT Workshops. 

ACADEMY TRACK MUSICAL THEATRE/DANCE:

  • Teaching multiple styles and levels of dance and drama classes within the Academy.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention
  • Answering questions from parents and guardians.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the Camps, Summer Series, the STAR Program and STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Assisting with researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula.
  • Working with the volunteer coordinator to staff all TCT ACADEMY sessions, where volunteers are needed.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the STAR Program and STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Working with other staff artist to launch TCT hosting events under TCT Academy.
  • Representing TCT at industry events.
  • Choreograph theatrical projects if assigned.
  • Establish, schedule, and recruit guest artists for a master classes series with The Artistic Director of Education and Outreach and Producing Artistic Director
  • Perform, develop, conduct, document, and maintain all of the TCT Workshops. 

ACADEMY TRACK ACTING:

  • Teaching multiple acting/drama classes within the Academy at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention.
  • Working with the volunteer coordinator to staff all TCT ACADEMY sessions, where volunteers are needed.
  • Answering questions from parents and guardians.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the Camps, Summer Series, the STAR Program and STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Assisting with researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula.
  • Creating content and education material for Food for Thought Podcasts, and study guides for TCT on Tour and TCT Mainstage shows.
  • Working with other staff artists to launch TCT hosting events under TCT Academy.
  • Perform, develop, conduct, document, and maintain all of the TCT Workshops. 

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate holds a BFA in a performing arts field, and possesses the passion to educate, engage, and build the next generation of performing artists. A High School Diploma or GED and 3-5 years of theatrical teaching experience is required.

We seek gifted collaborators who demonstrate the ability to oversee a variety of different projects. You must possess a high degree of integrity and transparency, be a quick problem solver, and have a win/win attitude. We are seeking someone who is skilled at managing successful teams, with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. You must possess the ability to connect with young audiences and students to teach valuable lessons pertaining to the performing arts.  Must be available to work nights and weekends. 

Job Type:
Full-time, beginning August 1st 2018 

Ideal experience:
3-5 years of teaching experience in Theatre, Dance, and/or Drama, 2 years of project management experience. 

Starting Salary:
$25k, with an excellent Benefits Package. 

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:
Please send your: Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference letters to: submissions@tctcincinnati.com with the Subject Line:  ACADEMY APPLICANT

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May 1, 2018 · 1:45 pm

Auditions Announced for SUPERMAN and SANTA CLAUS: The Musical at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoSUPERMAN™ and Santa Claus: The Musical

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions in May for the first two MainStage productions of the 18-19 season!

All roles are paid positions. All roles are open to all ethnicities. Upon audition registration, you may indicate which shows you would like to be considered for this season. Auditions are by appointment only.

Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com to sign-up for an audition appointment.

You only need ONE audition appointment even if you are interested in both productions.

Children ages 9-17 and adults 18+ may make an audition appointment. Appointments can be made for:

  • Monday, May 14th, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May15th, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • May 17th, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM

You may be asked to return and attend a “movement callback” on the day of your audition, which will take place from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

SUPERMAN™ callbacks will take place on Saturday, May 19th, 3PM-7:30PM.

Santa Claus: The Musical callbacks will take place on Sunday May 20th, 7PM to 10PM.

Auditions and Callbacks are held at TCT’s headquarters located at:  4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.

For information concerning auditions call Eric Byrd at 513-569-8080 ext. 21 or email eric.byrd@tctcincinnati.com.

PREPARE
You will need to prepare an age appropriate song to best show your skill set. Please prepare at least one memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (1-minute max).  Remember to bring your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song as we will NOT be auditioning your a cappella skills.  An accompanist will be provided. Your sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line, and music should be in a 3-ring binder with the cut CLEARLY marked for the accompanist.  You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.

You may be asked to show your dance ability later in the evening, Please bring attire with you to change into in case we ask you to return.

You must bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and UPDATED performance resume.  Even if you upload to the audition website, a hardcopy of your headshot and resume is required.

Plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to check/correct previously submitted paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, we may audition you early.

Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you do not have conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition.  Conflicts will result in a stipend adjustment. Please take note of when rehearsals begin, the day and evening tech and performance schedule, and bring your calendar with you to the audition.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONS
SUPERMAN™ is a 1960s mid-century musical with standard vocal requirements. Santa Claus: The Musical is pop/rock in style.

SUPERMAN™
SUPERMAN™ is the tale of Superman’s efforts to defeat a vengeful scientist, the new villain Dr. Abner Sedgwick, who seeks to destroy the world’s symbol of good. In this premiere adaptation of the 1966 musical, It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman, this TYA-friendly musical will be sure to soar up, up and away into the hearts of all children and the young at heart.

Directed by: Roderick Justice

Music Direction: Brian Hoffman

Book by: David Newman and Robert Benton

Music and Lyrics by: Charles Strouse and Lee Adams

Book Adaptation by: Eric Byrd and Roderick Justice

Music Adaptation by: Brian Hoffman

Rehearsals: August 30th – Sep 29th (Aug 31st-Sept 3rd Off for Labor Day)

Tech Rehearsals: Oct 1st– Oct 5th 2018

Performances:  Oct 6th– 15th 2018

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

[SUPERMAN] Male, early 30’s; The famous DC comic superhero’s musical, is set in the world of 1960s ben-day comic books. This tongue and cheek charmer is your average Daily Planet writer that goes by the name Clark Kent, by day… but when danger calls he’s Superman! He fights to keep his identity secret while madly in love with Lois Lane.  Seeking a trained baritone and strong actor with athletic build and bold presence. Ideally 6’0” and taller. Must be comfortable flying. Previous flight experience a plus. Also seeking understudy.

[LOIS LANE] Female, late 20’s-early 30’s; A Dailey Planet reporter that often gets herself into troublesome situations and is saved by Superman. While infatuated with Superman, she confides in her friend, Clark Kent, about her feelings towards him. Seeking strong singing actress with a doo-wop flare. Must be comfortable flying.  Also seeking understudy.

[MAX MENKEN] Male, early 30’s; A Daily Planet Columnist who dreams of uncovering the secret identity of the famous Superman. Max is a weasel who will do anything to get his work on the front page, including colluding with the enemy.  Seeking strong singer/actor/dancer with classic golden aged Musical Theatre Bari-Tenor sound. Also seeking understudy.

[SYDNEY] Female, Mid 20’s; Max Menken’s personal secretary who is madly in love with him but can’t bring herself to admit it.  She becomes the hero of the story when she tips off the authorities about shady dealings and reclaims her power. Seeking a strong actor/singer/dancer with classic musical theatre mezzo with solid belt.  Also seeking understudy.

[ABNER SEDGWICK] Male. Late 30’s-early 50’s; the villain, an MIT physicist obsessed with destroying Superman and getting revenge on humanity.  He uses every trick in the book including enlisting the help of a troupe of crooks to rid the world of Superman. Seeking strong comedic actor who can sing/speak sing.  Also seeking understudy.

[PERRY WHITE] Male late 40’s-Early 50’s; is a Daily Planet Editor. Perry is the chief of the office and runs a tight ship.  Actor will also double as various roles in the ensemble.

[KENNETH BANGHART] mid 20’s-30’s; the host of a public service announcement video detailing Superman’s upbringing.  Actor will also double in the ensemble.

[MALE & FEMALE ENSEMBLE] Teenagers 15+ and young adults, character actors mid 40’s-50’s; Skilled and versatile dancer/actor/singers of all ages to portray citizens, policemen, crooks, secretaries, college kids, suspects, bank guards, and cover principal roles.  Tumbling skills and dance technique a HUGE plus!

Santa Claus: The Musical
After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa Claus has decided to retire. But not all the elves in Santa’s Workshop are too thrilled about his chosen replacement. With the help of his tech-savvy daughter, Beatrice, website designer Nick is in for the adventure of his life as he prepares to take over the reins to Santa’s sleigh…before the next Christmas! Jam-packed with a sleigh-full of fun, energetic, and original Christmas music, Santa Claus: The Musical will be sure to put you and your entire family in the holiday spirit!

Directed by: Eric Byrd

Book by: Noah Putterman

Music & Lyrics by: David Christensen and Luke Holloway

Rehearsals: Oct 29th– Dec 1st

Tech Rehearsals: Dec 5th-7th

Performances:  Dec 8th-17th

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

[SANTA CLAUS] Male 40’s-50’s; The man himself! However, after being the man for 1,000 years, he’s finally ready to pass on the reins and find someone new to fill his boots.  Seeking strong singer/actor ideally with Bari-Tenor range up to an F.  Also seeking understudy.

[MRS. CLAUS] Female, Late 30’s-50’s; As the saying goes, behind every great man is an even greater woman. She has a heart of gold, and a little bit of sass for good measure.  Seeking strong singer/actress.  Also seeking understudy.

[HENCHY] Male 20’s-30’s; Santa’s “head elf” in charge of mission control. He has the most Christmas spirit of anyone in Santa’s workshop, but can be a bit of a stick in the mud when it comes to all the rules and regulations. Henchy dreams of becoming the new Santa Claus.  Seeking strong singing actor who can dance, Tenor range up to an A.

[NICHOLAS (NICK)] Male, late 30’s-40’s; A website designer and a single dad to Beatrice.  Nick is surprised to find he is in line to fill Santa’s boots. Nick has no idea what it takes, nor what it is in store to take the reins. But with the help from his daughter, he discovers he may have what it takes after all.  Seeking strong singer/actor, Tenor to a G.  Also seeking understudy.

[BEATRICE (BEE)] Female, age 12-14; Nicholas’ daughter who is a computer whiz and problem solver. Extremely mature and independent, Bree comes to the rescue more than a few times to help her Dad and save Christmas.  Seeking strong contemporary singer/actress with mix/belt to a C.  Also seeking understudy.

[THE THREE LADY ELVES] Female; mid 20’s; these three elves are the supervisors in Santa’s workshop and provide commentary throughout. [TENCHY] is the nervous and athletic one out of the trio. [CHIRPY] is the happy optimist of the group. [PUNCHY] is irritable, bookish elf who develops quite a fondness for the new Santa.  All should be high energy with extremely strong voices and attitudes, belters up to a D, must dance.  Also seeking understudies.

[ELF ENSEMBLE] Male & Female Late teens to young adult; Seeking extremely strong actor/singer/dancers with pop/rock voices and strong dance training to be in the Elf ensemble and cover principal roles.  Acrobatics and Tumbling skills a HUGE plus.

[REINDEER ENSEMBLE] Seeking 8 children to portray reindeers in key moments throughout the show. Must be over the age of 9.  Seeking strong dancers, Acrobatics and Tumbling skills a HUGE plus.

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April 11, 2018 · 3:10 pm

Technical Director Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (Full-Time)

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview:
TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

  • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 107,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theatre productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT On Tour – We see over 66,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 600 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive summer NKU STAR Intensive where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theater in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theater to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:

The ideal Technical Director (TD) is a skilled theater professional that is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of scenic construction, is familiar with lighting, sound, and AV, and will effectively navigate the complexities of a multifaceted work environment with an ambitious production calendar.

The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing all technical/scenic operations of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s productions, including lighting, sound, props, set design and construction.

The Technical Director maintains technical spaces and equipment and develops and enforces practices that ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation of the scenic operations of The Showtime Stage, The Scene Shop(s) and the Taft Theatre. The role directly supports the success of the scenic operations for 4 MainStage productions and 4-5 touring productions per year.  The Technical Director reports to the Managing Director & CEO, and works alongside the Producing Artistic Director and in conjunction with the Production Stage Manager. The Technical Director assists in identifying and prioritizing needs and initiatives, finding creative solutions to achieve goals while conserving resources.   

Responsibilities:

  • Safeguard and schedule maintenance of all technical assets of Showtime Stage facilities, including lighting, sound and communications equipment.
  • Determine technical needs for MainStage, Showtime Stage and touring productions – technical specifications, schedules, budget and assisting in determining IASTE crew sizes. Order and obtain materials and manage scenic design budgets. Coordinate the stage and equipment logistics; including the loading and unloading of trucks with crew. Work with the carpenters and designers to determine build and maintenance schedules. Hire and supervise over-hire technicians.
  • Approve designs with regard to safety, compatibility, feasibility, budget, and scheduling considerations. Create technical drawings and plans, either by hand or by CAD, and oversee and build scenery. Coordinate transportation of scenery to and from the theaters, coordinate the load-ins/strike and storage all sets, props, TCT’s lighting and sound equipment after the end of the shows.
  • Advise the members of the production team on technical aspects of each theatrical project.
  • Supervise and assist in the technical aspects of all shows, establish technical schedules for all productions; attend technical rehearsals. Ensure safety.
  • Maintain technical spaces and equipment in the shops and theater spaces; monitor the condition of equipment and perform preventive maintenance; inspect equipment on a regular basis; develop a replacement and upgrade schedule for tools and equipment and arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints. Work with the Operations Manager to orient facility users to the safety, technical elements and other areas of the facility’s operations.  Create and maintain inventories of technical supplies and equipment. Oversee the process of checking scenic elements in and out for rentals.
  • Develop and enforce practices that ensure safe, efficient and effective operations of all theater facilities and the Scene Shop.
  • Make recommendations regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.

Current 2018-19 Season

*Build schedule may be amended by Technical Director upon hiring.

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Knowledge/Skills:                                                                          

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Direction with experience in a professional or educational environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and career experience in the field, but without a formal degree, will also be considered. Touring experience as a Technical Director is preferred but not required.
  • Working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of theatre, dance, and music productions and presentations including stage, set, sound and lighting design and implementation; stage management; appropriate safety precautions and procedures, and ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances.
  • Working closely with an experienced, tight knit, passionate, and dedicated staff, including artists and I.A.T.S.E. union members.
  • Working knowledge of PC and Mac based productivity software, as well as functional familiarity with industry standard theatrical software, such as AUTOCAD or equivalent, and able to learn other software as needed.
  • Prior supervisory experience of a team in a dynamic environment and in management of direct reports.
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills, both written and oral. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups.
  • Ability to retain good humor and composure in stressful situations.
  • Valid Driver’s License required. Experience operating box trucks preferred.
  • Able to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools and/or a work partner. Must be able to stoop, stand, safely climb stairs and ladders, and be comfortable using Genie lifts to assist with reaching heights.
  • Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include irregular and extended working hours. 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $40,000 – $60,000
  • Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period
  • 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service
  • Generous PTO based on years of service
  • Generous paid holiday schedule 

Please send resume and references to:  submissions@tctcincinnati.com as soon as possible.

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