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March 6, 2017 · 8:19 pm

Full 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:

  • MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 97,000 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 60,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 300 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 our young audiences 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 and the Sales Director.  

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 TCTC 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, college education preferred.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • 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.
  • Prefer Ticketmaster selling experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Full-time, hourly position.
  • 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 accrual based on years of service.
  • Generous paid holiday schedule.

Please email resume by Friday, March 24, 2017 to: tickets@tctcincinnati.com.

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February 28, 2017 · 8:14 pm

TCTC is Seeking Theatre Professionals with Summer Contracts for the Showtime Series at Red Bank!

TCTC_new logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), the country’s oldest professional theater for young audiences, is excited to showcase its new destination for theater education and expand its reach into the community. The Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage is a small 152-seat performance space housed in the company’s new facility on Red Bank Road in Cincinnati, OH.

This new theatrical facility gives TCT the opportunity to program for new audiences, including preschoolers as well as middle and high school students. Thus, beginning the creation of future arts patrons in Cincinnati at an even earlier age, and extending their engagement through high school.

The premiere production of the Showtime Series at Red Bank is:

Dr. Seuss’s THE CAT IN THE HAT
June 2-July 9, 2017 – Fridays through Sundays only.

Based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great
Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Dr. Seuss text, characters and images TM and © 2009 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mum find when she gets home…?

To inquire or apply for any of the below positions, please email
submissions@tctcincinnati.com with the title of the position in the subject line. Please include your resume, cover letter, and at least one reference.

NOTE: We are unable to separate the positions (For example: Both Carpenters must fill
the other duties of Master Electrician/Light Board Operator and Deck Crew/
Microphone Tech.)

10-Week Contracts
(May 1st – July 10th, 2017)

  • POSITION: Scenic Carpenter/Master Electrician/ Light Board Op: Cat in the Hat/ Polkadots
    Pay: $5,000
  • POSITION: Scenic Carpenter/Deck Crew/ Microphone Technician: Cat in the Hat/ Polkadots
    Pay: $5,000

9-Week Contracts
(May 8 – July 10th, 2017)

  • POSITION: Assistant Stage Manager/ Deck Crew: Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $3,500

7-Week Contracts
(May 23rd – July 20th, 2017)

  • POSITION: Sound Designer/ Sound Board Op: Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $2,000
  • POSITION: Dresser/ Wardrobe Maintenance/ Make-Up Assistant: Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $2,000

Production Contracts
(May 26th – July 10th, 2017 with flexible prep)

  • POSITION: Hair and Wig Master: Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $1,200
  • POSITION: Make-Up Designer: Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $800
  • POSITION: Merchandise sales and Spotlight Operator : Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $1,000

Performance Contract
(June 1st – July 9th, 2017)

  • POSITION: House Manager: Cat in the Hat
    Pay: $1,000

Production Contract
(May 8th – 31st & June 19th – July 7th, 2017)
POSITION: Scenic Artist: Cat in the Hat / Polkadots
Pay: $2,800

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February 13, 2017 · 12:14 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Plans a Memorable 2017-2018 Season

TCTC_new logoCincinnati – The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 93rd season will be one to remember, as TCT brings Tri-state families six fantastical productions they won’t soon forget.

At the Taft Theatre, a boy that won’t grow up, a princess in glass slippers, a band of animal friends and a magical nanny will all prove that dreams really do come true if you make a wish and believe in yourself.

Plus, at the new TCT facility on Red Bank Road, a large hat-wearing cat and a brave polka-dotted girl will each share two amazing and important adventures with audiences in the debut season of the Showtime Series at Red Bank.

TCT MainStage at the Taft season:

  • PETER PAN JR. (October 21-22, 27-29, 2017)
  • CINDERELLA (December 9-10, 15-17, 2017)
  • MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure (February 10-11, 16-18, 2018)
  • MARY POPPINS (April 7-8, 13-15, 2018)

Showtime Series at Red Bank:

  • Dr. Seuss’ THE CAT IN THE HAT (June 2-July 9, 2017)
  • POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical (February 23-March 25, 2018)

“We are 93 years young – and we still haven’t grown up!” said Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice. “We are proud of our mission: To educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming; and we feel this season is going to do just that AND help families make lasting memories together.”

About the MainStage at the Taft Season:

PETER PAN JR.
October 21-22, 27-29, 2017
A Musical Based on the Play by Sir J.M. Barrie. Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap. Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Additional Music by Jule Styne. Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins.

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 fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Featuring the iconic songs, “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Never Never Land,” and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us…

CINDERELLA
December 9-10, 15-17, 2017
By John Davidson

For the holidays, TCT will treat audiences to a Cinderella Christmas. 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. Get ready for plenty of audience participation, side-splitting humor, and outlandish characters in this classic fairytale set to popular music. Put on your glass slippers and join us this winter as we celebrate a Cinderella Christmas.

MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure
February 10-11, 16-18, 2018
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture. Book by Kevin Del Aguila. Original Music and Lyrics by George Noriega & Joel Someillan.

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.

MARY POPPINS
April 7-8, 13-15, 2018
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh.

Jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft.

New subscriptions to the 2017-2018 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 $43 to $103 for all four productions. Single tickets go on sale August 22. 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 2016-2017 MainStage season is poised to break records for the organization with MainStage attendance currently topping 97,000.

About the New Showtime Series at Red Bank:

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, the country’s oldest professional theater for young audiences, is excited to showcase its new destination for theater education and expand its reach into the community. The Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage is a small 152-seat performance space housed in the company’s new facility on Red Bank Road.

“This new theatrical facility gives us the opportunity to program for new audiences, including preschoolers as well as middle and high school students,” said Kim Deaton, Managing Director and CEO. “Thus, we begin the creation of future arts patrons in Cincinnati at an even earlier age, and extend their engagement through high school. The Showtime Series will allow us to program the new space with more than 64 performances.”

Dr. Seuss’ THE CAT IN THE HAT
June 2-July 9, 2017
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Dr. Seuss text, characters and images TM and © 2009 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mum find when she gets home…?

POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical
February 23-March 25, 2018
Book written by Melvin Tunstall III. Co-Composer and Lyricist Douglas Lyons. Co-Composer Greg Borowsky. Based on an Original Concept by Douglas Lyons.

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.

Single tickets to the Showtime Series at Red Bank’s Dr. Seuss’s THE CAT IN THE HAT are available now at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. All seats are $20. Tickets for POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical will go on sale later this spring, and will also be $20 each.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave 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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February 2, 2017 · 6:46 pm

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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January 19, 2017 · 3:53 pm

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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