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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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September 5, 2017 · 3:49 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Hosts the Arts & Culture Sampler for Educators

TCTC_new logoEducators from around the Tri-State are invited to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s facility on Red Bank Road to learn more about 16 different local arts and culture organizations and their offerings for teachers this season.

This complimentary event will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM with programs starting at 5 PM. Advanced registration is required. Visit www.tinurl.com/EducatorSampler to sign up.

Teachers will enjoy light fare, a cash bar and presentations from:

  • ArtWorks
  • Cincinnati Arts Association
  • Cincinnati Art Museum
  • Cincinnati Ballet
  • Cincinnati Museum Center
  • Cincinnati Opera
  • Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
  • Cincinnati Public Radio
  • Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
  • Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
  • Contemporary Arts Center
  • Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
  • Madcap Puppets
  • May Festival
  • Taft Museum of Art
  • The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Everyone who attends will be automatically registered to win amazing door prizes donated by the evening’s participating organizations. To view the entire schedule of events, visit http://tinyurl.com/EducatorSamplerSchedule.

This event is made possible in part by ArtsWave.

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July 26, 2017 · 12:12 pm

Full-Time Technical Director Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoTECHNICAL DIRECTOR (Full-Time)

Organizational 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 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 Technical Director (TD) is a skilled theater professional who 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, 2 Showtime Stage Series Productions, and 4-5 touring productions per year.  The Technical Director reports to the Managing Director & CEO, and works alongside the Producing Artist Director and in conjunction with the Resident Scenic Designer and 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:

  • Maintain and safeguard 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 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 and scheduling considerations. Create technical drawings and plans and oversee and build sets. 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 2017-18 Season

          SHOW | Build Begin | Rehearsal Begin | Load-in |  Run

  • Young Abe Lincoln (Tour) | August 1 | August 7-18 | X | Sept-Nov
  • Cat in the Hat (Tour): August 1 | August 21-Sept 2 | X | Sept-May
  • Peter Pan JR (MainStage) | August 21 | Sept 18-Oct 20 | Oct 16 | Oct 21-30
  • Cinderella (MainStage) | October 23 | Nov 5- Dec 8 | Dec 4 | Dec 5-18
  • Celebrate the Season (Tour) | August 1 | November 8- 22 | X | Dec
  • Maya: A Writer’s Legacy (Tour) | December 5 January 2 – 12 | X | Jan – May
  • Madagascar (MainStage): January 2 | Jan 8 -Feb 9 | Feb 5 | Feb 10-19
  • Polkadots (Showtime Series): BUILT | Feb 5 -21 | Feb 16 | Feb 21- Mar 26
  • Mary Poppins Jr. (MainStage) | Feb 22 March 5 – April 6 | April 2 | April 7- 16

Knowledge/Skills:                                                                          

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Direction with experience in a professional or educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 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; computerized lighting systems; appropriate safety precautions and procedures and ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances.
  • Working closely with a tight knit, passionate, and dedicated staff.
  • Working knowledge of PC and Mac based productivity software, as well as functional familiarity with industry standard theatrical software and able to learn other software as needed.
  • Prior supervisory experience of a team in a dynamic environment and in management of direct reports. Experience advising and training students preferred.
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills, both written and oral. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Able to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools, safely climb stairs and ladders, and use Genie lifts.
  • Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include irregular and extended working hours.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: Competitive
  • 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

To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and any reference letters to submissions@tctcincinnati.com.

Please use the subject: “Technical Director Submission”

 

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