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TCT Presents The Frisch Marionette Company’s Production of PUPPETS KAPOW

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is proud to host The Frisch Marionette Company’s production of PUPPETS KAPOW on the new Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage in their facility on Red Bank Road.

TCT’s Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice says, ““Frisch Marionettes brings to life one of the most mesmerizing live theatrical performances I have ever witnessed.  We are excited to share this experience with you. ”

This fast-paced and fun-filled show features fabulous puppets performing fantastic feats!  It is a puppet explosion of Marionettes!  Hand puppets!  Shadow puppets!  Blacklight puppets!  Rod puppets!  Puppets singing, dancing, and performing tricks that will have you laughing and shouting for more!

Produced and directed by Kevin Frisch.

The Frisch Marionette Company’s production of PUPPETS KAPOW presented by TCT, Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10 at 12 PM and 7:30 PM; Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12 at 2 PM and 5 PM on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227.

Tickets $10 in advance or $13 at the door.  Every person, regardless of age, needs a ticket. Children 1 year-old and younger who do not need a seat and will sit on your lap will be required to have an Infant Lap Pass for each show in every seating location throughout the theater. Lap Passes are just $1.

For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com

About Kevin Frisch and The Frisch Marionette Company:
In 1986, Kevin Frisch moved to New York City and joined The Puppetworks, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York. The next nine years were spent touring the New York Metropolitan area as well as performing in The Puppetworks’ permanent theatres in Brooklyn and Macy’s Herald Square. In 1995, Kevin established The Frisch Marionettes in Cincinnati as an exceptional entertainment and educational experience for children and adults alike, proclaiming the many virtues of this unusual art form.  Kevin Frisch has built puppets, masks and costumes for The Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium and The Puppetworks Inc. of New York. His puppets have been seen in People Magazine, SHOWTIMES’ “Twisted Puppet Theater”, the PBS Documentary “The American Puppet,” and onstage with The Cincinnati Opera as well as in the New York store windows of ‘Saks 5th Ave.’, ‘Bloomingdale’s’ and ‘Hermes New York’ and in the family film “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” featuring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. Kevin and his puppets have appeared in television commercials for Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Most recently, his puppets have appeared in the hit television shows “2 Broke Girls” on CBS and “Warehouse 13” on the Syfy channel.  For the past four seasons, The Frisch Marionette Company has designed puppets for TCT’s MainStage productions at the Taft Theatre.

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Go over the Rainbow with THE WIZARD OF OZ

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Jay Goodlett as The Scarecrow, Kalie Kaimann as Dorothy, A. James Jones as The Tinman, and Deondra Kamau Means as The Lion. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Click your heels three times and follow the yellow brick road to the Taft Theatre this February to experience the magical adventures of Dorothy and her friends when The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents the classic musical THE WIZARD OF OZ this February (February 11 – 19, 2017).

A cyclone transports Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from Kansas to the technicolor Munchkin Land.  Unfortunately, they land right on top of the Wicked Witch of the East — not a good thing!  As Dorothy and Toto head down the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and their way back home to Kansas, they meet new friends, each with a wish that they hope The Great Oz can grant for them.  A scrawny Scarecrow needs a brain, a rusty Tin Man needs a heart, and a Cowardly Lion needs courage.

Directed by Ken Jones, director of NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA).  By L. Frank Baum. With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. Background Music by Herbert Stothart. Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard.  Orchestration by Larry Wilcox.  Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company.  Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.  Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition. Developed by iTheatrics.  Under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald.

LOCAL 12’s Bob Herzog will be featured in the production as The Wizard.

THE WIZARD OF OZ presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, February 11-19, 2017. Saturday February 11 at 2 PM; Sunday February 12 at 2 PM and 5 PM; Friday February 17 at 7:30 PM; Saturday February 18 at 2 PM and 5 PM; and Sunday February 19 at 2 PM at the Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets $10-30.   1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are selling fast!

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is made possible by the generous support of Production Sponsor, TriHealth, as well as Corporate Sponsor, Chemed. Chemed, and the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation.  The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Media sponsors are Cincinnati Enquirer, LOCAL 12 and Q102.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs Feb. 11-19

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Jay Goodlett as The Scarecrow, Kalie Kaimann as Dorothy, A. James Jones as The Tinman, and Deondra Kamau Means as The Lion. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 11-19
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by Ken Jones
Music directed by Jacob Priddy
Choreographed by Maddie Burgoon

Cast: Liz Comstock as Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch, Jay Goodlett as Scarecrow/Hunk, Bob Herzog as Wizard/Professor Marvel, Lesley Hitch as Glinda/Ensemble, A. James Jones as Tinman/Hickery, Kalie Kaimann as Dorothy, Deondra Kamau Means as Lion/Zeke, Danielle Muething as Aunt Em/Ensemble & Dain Alan Paige as Uncle Henry/Oz Guard
Ensemble: Olivia Bayer, Evan Blust, Sophia Dewald, Trinity Gibson, Hunter Henrickson, Colin Kissel, Alana Money, Sara Reynolds, Bianca Ann Sanborn, Kelcey Steele & Megan Urz
Ensemble/Barrister: Austin Harvey
Ensemble/Coroner: Anthony Frederickson
Ensemble/Lollipop Guild: Xavier Carnicom, Benny Mitchell & Jackson Schabell
Ensemble/Lullaby League: Marlo D’Ascenzo, Mia Bella D’Ascenzo & Sara Moore
Ensemble/Mayor: Niko Nicholas Gundrum

A cyclone transports Dorothy, a young Kansas girl, and her dog, Toto, to magical Munchkin Land. Unfortunately, they land right on top of the Wicked Witch of the East! As Dorothy and Toto head down the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and their way back home to Kansas, they meet new friends, each with a wish that they hope The Great Oz can grant for them. A scrawny Scarecrow needs a brain, a rusty Tin Man needs a heart, and a Cowardly Lion needs courage.

  • Sat, Feb. 11 at 2pm*
  • Sun, Feb. 12 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, Feb. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 18 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 19 at 2pm

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

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Members of the 2014 STAR NKU INTENSIVE. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Children ages 9-18 can register to audition for the renowned STAR Intensive NKU and STAR Camp Red Bank programs with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Auditions will be held at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s new facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 on:

  • Friday, February 24 from 6 PM to 9 PM
  • Saturday, February 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM 

Appointments are mandatory. You MUST set up an audition in advance. Audition time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis.  To register for an audition please visit: www.thechildrenstheatre.com/auditionRegistration opens Friday, January 13, 2017 at 12 noon.

What to Prepare:

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

ABOUT STAR INTENSIVE NKU:
Our STAR Intensive NKU program is a four-week training program for students, ages 9-18. Students are accepted by audition only and will work with leading professionals in the theater business to help them become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  The intensive culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs from the Broadway repertoire as well as a fully produced One-Act festival!  STAR Intensive NKU participants will have the opportunity to be considered for STAR Cabaret and PROJECT Cabaret, a select group of students who participate in year-round training and coaching.  Participants will train with our expert teaching staff to be well-rounded musical theatre artists.  STAR Cabaret travels to a major entertainment city to perform a showcase for directors, agents, and casting experts, and PROJECT Cabaret will create a Musical Theatre capstone project.

When:  July 5 – July 30, 2017, weekdays 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Kentucky University

Tuition: $625

Security deposit of $150 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available. 

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

When:  July 10-22, 2017, weekdays 10 AM to 4 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s new facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227

Tuition: $450

Security deposit of $50 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available.

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TCT Academy Winter Session Registration Going On Now

TCTC_new logoSet the stage for your child’s future!  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s TCT Academy offers group classes and private lessons for ages 3 -18 at our facility on Red Bank Road.  TCT Academy Winter session registration is now open!

This session takes place January 8- April 1, 2017 – this is our most popular session of the year!

To register, visit:  http://tinyurl.com/TCTAcademyWinterSpring17

It isn’t just learning how to sing, dance and act…It’s about gaining confidence, learning life skills and keeping your children active during dreary winter months.

Who better to provide performing arts instruction than a professional theatre company, introducing children to all elements of live theatre — from audition prep to stage makeup and more!

Think your child is too young for classes at TCT Academy?  Think again!  Creative Toddling classes start at age three!

Classes are available for various ages and skill levels, including:

  • Drama
  • Stage Makeup
  • Improv
  • Audition Prep
  • Vocal
  • Broadway Dance
  • Tap
  • Ballet
  • Creative Toddling
  • Adult Yoga and Adult Ballet too!

When registering online, choose your child’s age and desired class time and our options will be filtered for you.

Most classes are $250 for a 12-week session.  Register for multiple classes or register multiple children and you’ll receive a discount!

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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