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December 7, 2017 · 2:49 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents MARTIN’S DREAM and MAYA ANGELOU: A WRITER’S LEGACY on the Showtime Stage

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Deondra Kamau Means portrays Dr. Martin Luther King JR. in TCT On Tour’s production of MARTIN’S DREAM. Photo by Phil Groshong.

During two Fridays in January, TCT On Tour brings the stories of two important African-Americans to life:  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Maya Angelou.

On Friday, January 12, don’t miss MARTIN’S DREAM.  Created, directed and performed by the talented and charismatic Deondra Kamau Means, this one-man show explores the real person behind the pictures: a funny, intelligent, passionate man whose faith, family and education made him one of the most revered people in our nation’s history. Watch the story of his life unfold — from his childhood in the Deep South all the way to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

MARTIN’S DREAM is most enjoyed by those in grades 2-12 and will be presented on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10 AM and 7:30 PM on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227.

Then, on Friday, January 26 join us for an exclusive 45-minute world-premiere of MAYA ANGELOU: A WRITER’S LEGACY.  Maya Angelou experienced a life that most of us could hardly imagine and her impact on society was immeasurable. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is proud to present this biographical sketch of the iconic Maya Angelou. Her talents as an actress, dancer, songwriter and poet entertained and challenged us. While her life, filled with heartache, political activism and humanitarian service taught us to value each other as beautiful, intelligent, works of art. This production was adapted by Deondra Kamau Means.  Christopher Stewart is directing the production.

MAYA ANGELOU: A WRITER’S LEGACY is most enjoyed by those in grades 5-12 and will be presented on Friday, January 26 at 10 AM and 7:30 PM on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227.

Tickets for each production are just $10 ($15 on the day of the show) and are available through Ticketmaster by calling 1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com. Only 152 seats and a limited number of lap passes are available for each performance.

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 emailingviolet.webster@tctcincinnati.com.

TCT On Tour is sponsored by Macy’s, The Patricia A. Corbett Trust, and Mercy Health Foundation.  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council and the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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November 13, 2017 · 2:50 pm

Several Support Positions Available for POLKADOTS at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

 

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  1. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Assistant Stage Manager
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  JANUARY 29TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,500

    • Work closely with the Stage Manager, including one week of prep prior to the start of staging rehearsals
    • Track rehearsal needs as assigned by the Stage Manager. Examples include, but are not limited to:
      1. Creating and maintaining running paperwork for various departments
      2. Coordinate fittings with wardrobe / wig / make-up for the cast
      3. Communicate between all departments
      4. Other duties as assigned
    • Work with the Stage Manager and Technical Director to ensure production values while in performances
    • Work closely with the Stage Manager and oversee all Running Crews during Technical Rehearsals and Performances
    • Attend and participate in production meetings, load in/out, tech and dress rehearsals, and all performances at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
    • Must have excellent interpersonal and communicative skills
    • 2 years of technical theatre/ Stage Management experience, or equivalent, preferred

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  2. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Backstage Crew/ Microphone Technician
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 16TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,000

    • Work under the direction of the Technical Director, the Sound Designer, and Stage Manager
    • Maintain an organized and backstage environment
    • Pre-show duties as assigned
    • Prep, maintain and troubleshoot all microphones used in the production (wireless or wired, body-worn, etc.)
    • Work with the sound designer/ sound board operator to ensure production quality during performance
    • Act as a backstage deck crew member changing sets and other duties as assigned
    • Work closely with the Stage Manager and other deck crew during technical rehearsals and performances
    • Attend at least 2 (two) run rehearsals prior to load in
    • Attendance and participation in load in/out, tech and dress rehearsals at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Attendance and participation in all performances
    • Must have working knowledge of wireless microphone systems
    • 2 years of technical theatre experience, or equivalent, preferred
    • Assist in restoring the Showtime Stage to “house rep” during strike

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  3. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Master Electrician / Light Board Operator
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 16TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,000

    • Work at Red Bank Road building, under the direction of the Technical Director, the Lighting Designer, and Stage Manager
      Maintain an organized and clean backstage environment
    • Pre-show duties as assigned
    • Prep, maintain and troubleshoot all lighting instruments, atmospheric and scenic lighting effects, and materials used in the production (lamps, cables, patterns, gel, fog machines, set pieces with practicals, etc.)
    • Work with the Lighting Designer/ Stage Manager to ensure production quality during performances
    • Program, run, and troubleshoot an ETC ION light board with oversight by the Lighting Designer (during load in/ tech rehearsals)
    • Work closely with the TD, Stage Manager, Spot Operator, and Lighting Designer during technical rehearsals and performances
    • Attendance and participation in Load in/out, Lighting hang/focus/cueing, tech and dress rehearsals at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Attendance and participation in all performances
    • Participate in the restore to the “House Rep lighting plot” and reset cues during load-out
    • Must have working knowledge of lighting equipment of all kinds, including specific knowledge of the programming and operation of the ETC ION board
    • 2 years of technical theatre experience, or equivalent, preferred

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  4. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Sound Designer / Sound Board Operator
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 16TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,300

    • Work closely with the Staging Director and Stage Manager to create a design complementary to the production, incorporating materials provided by the show publisher when necessary
    • Creating, acquiring, altering and otherwise providing sound cues necessary to the production to enhance the script or director’s vision
    • rack materials, time, and budget as assigned by the Technical Director
    • Prep, maintain and troubleshoot all sound equipment used in the production (wireless or wired microphones, speakers, mixing board, etc.) along with the Microphone Technician
    • Work with the Microphone Technician and Stage Manager to ensure production quality during performances
    • Attend Production Meetings as assigned
    • Attend at least 2 (two) run rehearsals prior to load in
    • Attendance and participation in load in/out, tech and dress rehearsals at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Attendance and participation in all performances
    • Restore all system settings to “house rep” at load-our including speaker positions and board program
    • Must have working knowledge of sound editing and mixing programs
    • Must have working knowledge of digital audio mixers (Behringer X32 knowledge preferred)
    • Must have working knowledge of wireless microphone systems
      Must have at least 2 years of technical theatre- sound design/tech experience or equivalent

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  5. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  House Manager
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 20TH – MARCH 25TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $1,200

    • Ensure the cleanliness of the house and lobby area prior to each performance
    • Manage ushers
    • Organize volunteers
    • Coordinate patron needs with box office
    • Communicate with Stage Manager to coordinate performance start time
    • Resolve seating issues and/or any emergencies that may arise during the performance
    • 6 months of customer service experience preferred
    • CPR and First Aid training required
    • Must have cheerful and helpful attitude

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

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October 26, 2017 · 2:19 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents CINDERELLA

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Kiara Hines as Cinderella in TCT’s holiday production of CINDERELLA at the Taft Theatre December 9-18. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Experience a Holiday Panto this December at the Taft Theatre!

For the holidays, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents CINDERELLA December 9-18, 2017 at the Taft Theatre.  This isn’t your mother’s (or your grandmother’s) Cinderella. Boys as well as girls will love all of the audience participation, side-splitting humor, and outlandish characters in this classic fairytale set to popular music.

Adapted by John B. Davidson, featuring original Music by Victor Zupanc. Based on the Fairytale by Charles Perrault.  Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences.

CINDERELLA will be performed as a holiday “panto,” which means this classic, rags-to-riches story has been turned on its head and cleverly staged to entertain everyone from children to adults.  Featuring:

  • Interactive audience participation
  • Slapstick comedy
  • Cross-dressing characters
  • Fantastic dance numbers
  • Modern music from Adele, to Walk the Moon, to Whitney Houston

“You won’t find another Cinderella quite like this in Cincinnati!” says Roderick Justice, Producing Artistic Director for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and director/choreographer of TCT’s CINDERELLA production. “We look forward to bringing something fresh and new to the Taft Theatre stage that will delight children and adults during the holiday season.”

In this hilarious holiday panto, you’ll jeer at the deliciously dysfunctional stepmother and sisters as much as you’ll cheer for Cinderella in her quest to attend the magnificent Christmas ball. Join TCT this winter to celebrate a Cinderella Christmas.

CINDERELLA presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, December 9-18, 2017.  Saturday, December 9 at 2 PM* (this performance is signed for the hearing impaired), Sunday, December 10 at 2 PM, Sunday, December 10 at 5 PM, Friday, December 15 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, December 16 at 2 PM, Saturday, December at 5 PM, Sunday, December 17 at 2 PM at the Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10.  1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

School performances of CINDERELLA will be held December 12-15 during the daytime hours.  TCT’s Sensory Friendly performance will be held on Monday, December 18 at 9:45 AM.  This performance is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges.  Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimalized.  A downloadable Social Narrative (in Word format) is made available on the TCT website one week before the performance.  At the theater, TCT provides an area staffed by specialists in the field where patrons can take a break from the performance if necessary, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has trained staff on hand.

For details about how to purchase tickets to TCT’s school or Sensory-Friendly performances, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

 

The cast (in alphabetical order):

  • Ensemble/Puppeteer ANDREW BLAKE
  • Fairy Godmother KAYLA BURRESS
  • Pearl CHRIS LOGAN CARTER
  • Little Girl BRINLEY CULVER
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer NICK GODFREY
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer SARAH HACK
  • Cinderella KIARA HINES
  • Puppeteer/Page ISABELLA LACHEY
  • Puppeteer/Page ANDREW LIPPERT
  • Doris JOEY LOGAN
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer ALLYSUN MELLICK
  • Grandfather DAIN ALAN PAIGE
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer JONATHAN PENDERGRASS
  • Lord High Chamberlain RYAN J. POOLE
  • Prince Daniel RYAN CHAVEZ RICHMOND
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer KELCEY STEELE
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer RENEE STOLTZFUS
  • Ensemble/Puppeteer RIA VILLAVER COLLINS
  • Stepmother MICHELLE WELLS
  • Understudies:
  • Stepmother KAYLA BURRESS
  • Cinderella SARAH HACK
  • Little Girl ISABELLA LACHEY
  • Prince JONATHAN PENDERGRASS
  • Grandfather, Doris RYAN J. POOLE
  • Pearl KELCEY STEELE
  • Fairy Godmother RIA VILLAVER COLLINS

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of CINDERELLA is made possible by the generosity of Macy’s and the community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation.  This program is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.  Media sponsors are LOCAL 12 and Q102.

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September 27, 2017 · 4:15 pm

PETER PAN JR. Runs Oct. 21-29

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Kelcey Steele as Peter Pan and Local 12’s Bob Herzog as Captain Hook. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

PETER PAN JR.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Oct. 21-29
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Cast: Brandon Bentley as Starkey, Andrew Blake as Slightly, Rhys Boatwright as Smee, Maddie Burgoon as Tiger Lily, Marlo D’Ascenzo as Twin 2, Mia D’Ascenzo as Twin 1, Ian Forsgren as Jukes, Nick Gundrum as Nibs, Bob Herzog as Mr. Darling/Captain Hook, Zoe Jensen as Wendy, Matt Krieg as Cecco, Joey Logan as Noodler, Trey Paris as Nana/Crocodile, Makayla Platt as Toodles, Jackson Schabell as Michael, Kelcey Steele as Peter Pan, Ria Villaver Collins as Liza, Sarah Viola as Mrs. Darling, Jack Walz as John & CJ Zimmer as Curly
Pirate Ensemble: Kevin Bell, Brandon Bentley, Ian Forsgren, Nick Godfrey,  Matt Krieg, Joey Logan & Logan Weinfurtner
Lost Boy Ensemble: Evan Blust & Bailey Broxterman,
Brave Girl Ensemble: Jordan Collins, Tina De Alderete, Anna Gortner, Courtney Hammonds, Aubrey Jones,Amanda Steier, Renee Stoltzfus, Erin Ulman & Ria Villaver Collins

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us.

  • Sat, Oct. 21 at 2pm*
  • Sun, Oct. 22 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, Oct. 27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 28 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 29 at 2pm

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September 21, 2017 · 3:18 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents PETER PAN JR. This October at the Taft Theatre!

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Kelcey Steele as Peter Pan and Local 12’s Bob Herzog as Captain Hook. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents PETER PAN JR. October 21-30, 2017 at the Taft Theatre.  Based on J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up, Peter Pan JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about the adventures of a mischievous boy.  This is the first production in TCT’s 2017-2018 MainStage season at the Taft Theatre.

The musical features music by Morris (Moose) Charlap with additional music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh with additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.  The show was originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins.

“Peter Pan JR. is a story which encourages each of us to reconnect with the spirit of youth,” says Roderick Justice, Producing Artistic Director for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and director of TCT’s PETER PAN JR. production.  “[Ringing Bell Sound],” adds Tinker Bell.  *At press time Peter Pan was not available to translate for Tinker Bell.

In PETER PAN JR. Wendy, Michael and John Darling meet and befriend Peter Pan when the mysterious boy and a fairy named Tinker Bell enter their nursery in search of Peter’s lost shadow.

Peter whisks his new friends away to Neverland, an island with “hardly any space between one adventure and the other.” There, Peter introduces the Darling children to his fellow Lost Boys, children who – like Peter – never grow up. The crew launches into a great adventure where they encounter Brave Girls, led by the incredible Tiger Lily, and Pirates led by the dreaded Captain Hook, played by Local 12’s own Bob Herzog. Challenges ensue when the Darling children are ensnared in Captain Hook’s sinister plan to seek revenge on Peter.

PETER PAN JR. presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, October 21-22 and 27-29, 2017.  Saturday, October 21 at 2 PM* (this performance is signed for the hearing impaired), Sunday, October 22 at 2 PM, Sunday, October 22 at 5 PM, Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 28 at 2 PM, Saturday, October 28 at 5 PM, Sunday, October 29 at 2 PM at the Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10.  1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

TCT’s Sensory Friendly performance of PETER PAN JR. will be held on Monday, October 30 at 9:45 AM.  This performance is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges.  Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimalized.  A downloadable Social Narrative (in Word format) is made available on the TCT website one week before the performance.  At the theater, TCT provides an area staffed by specialists in the field where patrons can take a break from the performance if necessary, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has trained staff on hand.  For details about how to purchase tickets to this performance, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

The cast (in alphabetical order):

  • Pirate Ensemble KEVIN BELL
  • Pirate Ensemble, Starkey BRANDON BENTLEY
  • Slightly ANDREW BLAKE
  • Lost Boy Ensemble EVAN BLUST
  • Smee RHYS  BOATWRIGHT
  • Lost Boy Ensemble     BAILEY BROXTERMAN
  • Tiger Lily MADDIE BURGOON
  • Brave Girl Ensemble JORDAN COLLINS
  • Twin 2 MARLOD’ASCENZO
  • Twin 1 MIA D’ASCENZO
  • Brave Girl Ensemble TINA DE ALDERETE
  • Pirate Ensemble, Jukes IAN  FORSGREN
  • Pirate Ensemble NICK GODFREY
  • Brave Girl Ensemble ANNA GORTNER
  • Nibs NICK GUNDRUM
  • Brave Girl Ensemble COURTNEY HAMMONDS
  • Mr. Darling/Captain Hook BOB HERZOG
  • Wendy ZOE JENSEN
  • Brave Girl Ensemble AUBREY JONES
  • Pirate Ensemble, Cecco MATT KRIEG
  • Pirate Ensemble, Noodler JOEY LOGAN
  • Nana/Crocodile TREY PARIS
  • Toodles MAKAYLA PLATT
  • Michael JACKSON SCHABELL
  • Peter Pan KELCEY STEELE
  • Brave Girl Ensemble AMANDA STEIER
  • Brave Girl Ensemble RENEE STOLTZFUS
  • Brave Girl Ensemble ERIN ULMAN
  • Liza/Brave Girl Ensemble RIA VILLAVER COLLINS
  • Mrs. Darling SARAH VIOLA
  • John JACK WALZ
  • Pirate Ensemble LOGAN WEINFURTNER
  • Curly CJ ZIMMER

Understudies:

  • Nibs EVAN BLUST
  • Michael BAILEY BROXTERMAN
  • Peter Pan MADDIE BURGOON
  • Cecco, Noodler, Jukes, Starkey NICK GODFREY
  • John NICK GUNDRUM
  • Hook/Mr. Darling MATT KRIEG
  • Smee JOEY LOGAN
  • Tiger Lily RENEE STOLTZFUS
  • Wendy, Liza ERIN ULMAN
  • Mrs. Darling RIA VILLAVER COLLINS

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of PETER PAN JR. is made possible by the generosity of Edyth B. Lindner, TriHealth and the community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation.  This program is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.  Media sponsors are LOCAL 12 and Q102. The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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