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Part Time Ticketing Specialist Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

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 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 Overview:

The Ticketing Specialist 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.

The Ticketing Specialist of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) reports directly to the Box Office Manager.  

Responsibilities:

The Ticket Office Specialist shall be responsible for:

  • Processing Season Ticket Orders.
  • Selling Single Ticket Orders.
  • Answering phone/email.
  • Assisting customers at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.

The Ticketing Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

  • Audit
    • Daily balancing of season and single ticket sales.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Process payments for season and single ticket accounts.
  • Other
    • All other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned.

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Ticketing Specialist will:

  • Work closely with the Box Office Manager and Sales Director to fulfill the mission of TCT.
  • Be an advocate for TCT in the community.
  • Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and general public.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Prefer Ticketmaster selling experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Able to work irregular hours and weekends in addition to regular business hours.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $10.00 – $12.00 per hour.
  • Flexible schedule.

 

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

TCTC_new logoCincinnati –  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 premiere 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).”

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)

New subscriptions to the 2018-2019 Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati MainStage season at the Taft Theatre will be available in early June after existing subscription renewals are completed.  Subscriptions range from $23 to $103 for all four productions.  Single tickets go on sale August 31.  For information call 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

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.

About the MainStage at the Taft Season:

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Edward Watts, NYC Center Encores! production of IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S SUPERMAN. © Joan Marcus. Used with permission.

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 TYA-friendly musical will be sure to soar up, up and away into the hearts of all children and the young at heart.

 

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Leo J. Northart as Santa from TCT’s 2010 production of Holiday Follies 2. Photo by Phil Groshong.

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!

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Will Graber as Mowgli, from TCT’s 2011 production of Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Photo by Phil Groshong.

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.

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Megan Williams as Sleeping Beauty from TCT On Tour’s 2007 production of Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Phil Groshong.

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

A world-premiere commission by TCT! A clever take on the classic fairy tale, this new rock musical comedy is packed with humor, heart and a powerful message.

Briar Rose, the impulsive but courageous daughter of the King Charles and Queen Genevieve, 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 an evil witch who places a curse on Princess Briar Rose, which causes her to fall into a deep sleep that can be ended only with a kiss from a prince. The evil witch tries to stop the sweet but befuddled Prince Edward from rescuing his sleeping beauty, but the witch fails and the prince succeeds.  Then, fully awake and ready to rock, the feisty Briar Rose begins a whirlwind quest to defeat the witch and to 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.

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POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical Runs Feb. 21-March 25

TCTC_Polkadots logo2POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 21-March 25
[Oakley]

Directed by Nate Bertone

POLKADOTS follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying, to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for the world, reminding us that our differences make us awesome, not outcasts.

  • Wed-Thu, Feb. 21-22 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, Feb. 23 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Wed-Thu, Feb. 28-March 1 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, March 2 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, March 3 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 7-8 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, March 9 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, March 10 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 14-15 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, March 16 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, March 17 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 18 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, March 23 at 7pm
  • Sat, March 24 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 2pm & 5pm

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MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure Runs Feb. 10-18

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Matt Krieg as Alex the Lion & A. James Jones as Marty the Zebra. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 10-18
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Aubrey Berg
Music directed by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Eric Byrd

Cast: Kyle Angel as Skipper/Larz/Ensemble, Andrew Blake as Kowalski/Ensemble, Madeleine Burgoon as Rico/Lynn/Ensemble, Chris Logan Carter as King Julien/Ensemble, Lisa DeRoberts as Candy/Maurice/Ensemble, Eileen Earnest as Private/Ensemble, Caleb Farley as Zeke/Ensemble, James Jones as Alex, Kristi Rose Mills as Zelda/Mort/Old Lady/Ensemble, Maddi O’Connell as Female Swing, Rachel Perin as Ensemble/Dance Captain, Joy Rolland-Oba as Gloria, Spencer Smith as Melman, Kelcey Steele as Marty & Kyle Taylor as Mason/Ensemble

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the Taft Theatre stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

  • Sat, Feb. 10 at 2pm*
  • Sun, Feb. 11 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, Feb. 16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 17 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 2pm
    *Signed for the hearing impaired.

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Scenic Painter Needed at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Scenic Painter (Seasonal)

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 theatre productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT Showtime Series at Red Bank – New in 2017-2018, TCT will offer two Showtime Series productions annually.  Fully-produced yet smaller, longer-run productions through which we can expand the age ranges of children we are reaching.
  • TCT On Tour – We see over 60,000 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 Scenic Painter reports directly to the Scenic Charge Artist.  At the discretion of the Scenic Charge Artist you may be asked to perform, but are not limited to the following duties:

  • Painting
  • Other tasks identified by the Scenic Charge Artist
  • Other tasks identified by the Technical Director

The Scenic Painter is ideally a self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks assigned to them safely and quickly without constant and direct oversight, and is able to work with other members of the company and other members of the theatre community.  The Scenic Painter is willing and eager to assist other departments to help fulfill the goals of the company.

Deadlines and timelines for productions are established by the Producing Artistic Director of TCT.  Shop deadlines and timelines are established by the Technical Director.  Services pursuant to this contract are performed in advance of the appropriate deadlines and in overall compliance with production timelines.  TCT anticipates the majority of the work performed pursuant to this contract to be complete in April of 2018, however we are looking to grow this department, and the position does have the potential to evolve into a full-time position in the future.

Responsibilities/Required Skills: 

  • Work in the TCT Scene Shop, painting under the direction of the Scenic Charge on a M-F work schedule.
  • Communicate with Scenic Charge with any questions or issues
  • Priming scenery as necessary
  • Finish-work and aging techniques
  • Proficient at color mixing,
  • Using standard sprayers (P50, Preval)
  • Creating a “touch-up” kit and touching up the scenery as necessary
  • Cleaning the paint area on completion of the project
  • Possesses the ability to lead a project, directing other scenic artists. 

Compensation:

  • Wage Range: $15-18/hr. depending on experience.
  • Housing in Cincinnati is not provided.
  • Start date is mid-late January, early February.

To Apply:
Please send your resume, references, and examples of your work or link to your online portfolio to submissions@tctcincinnati.com.  Please use the subject line: “PAINTER”.

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