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January 8, 2013 · 10:00 am

TCTC Announces Auditions for CINCINNATI: CITY OF IMMIGRANTS

TCT_logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is holding auditions for its CINCINNATI: CITY OF IMMIGRANTS winter/spring ArtReach tour. The tour runs through June 2013 and requires six actors, three male and three female. Actors are contracted and paid per performance. Please email Deondra at deondra.means@thechildrenstheatre.com or call 513.569.8080 ext. 19 to schedule an audition.

Auditions are

  • Friday, January 11, 2013 from 4-9pm
  • Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 4-8pm

Characters include:

 

  • Katerina – German immigrant girl who arrives in Cincinnati with her family around 1848
  • Conner – Young Irish immigrant who arrives in Cincinnati in 1852
  •  Bessie – Former slave who walked from her home in Alabama to Cincinnati in 1866
  • Samuel – Hat maker and Russian Jewish immigrant arriving in Cincinnati in 1897
  • Jenny – 16 year-old high school dropout who arrives in Cincinnati in 1949 from Pikeville, Kentucky
  • Javier – Early to mid-20’s Mexican-American who arrives in Cincinnati in 2007 from Modesto, California

History comes to life with CINCINNATI: CITY OF IMMIGRANTS, written by celebrated playwright, Joseph McDonough. The story follows six fictional characters that immigrated to Cincinnati over a 150-year period. German, Irish, African-American, Jewish, Appalachian, and Hispanic characters weave together their common experiences-meeting new people, encountering discrimination, overcoming adversity, and bringing parts of their culture to a new home.

CINCINNATI: CITY OF IMMIGRANTS is the perfect forum for both students and members of the community to learn about regional history and gain a perspective and insight into other cultures.

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December 12, 2012 · 9:40 am

Cincinnati Children’s Theatre SANTA’S TOY FACTORY Earns Four LCT Nominations

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Eben Franckewitz as Wendell the Elf & Leo J Northart as Santa. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of SANTA’S TOY FACTORY with 4 LCT nominations for featured actor (Leo Northart III), Scenic Design (David Centers), Stage Management (Jennifer Picone) and Costumes (Kathie Brookfield) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

In the new holiday musical, SANTA’S TOY FACTORY, as the elves prepare for Santa’s Christmas Eve toy deliveries, they are faced with a huge dilemma. The Holiday ‘Spirit Meter’ is precariously low! Wendell, the kindest elf, knows that if the Christmas Spirit fails to reach the meter’s top level, Santa’s sleigh won’t be able to lift off the ground. Through the wonder of song and dance Wendell discovers the real meaning of Christmas: the joy of a happy heart and the magic of a holiday wish fulfilled.

Panelists nominated Leo Northart III, as Santa, whose “beautiful rich vocal abilities give this Santa more than the pre requisite ‘ho-ho-ho’, and he manages to create a focused and three dimensional character.” David Center’s colorful set was “eye-popping” with “lots of cool toys on the shelves”. Stage manager Jennifer Picone “had this complicated show running smoothly,” while Kathie Brookfield’s costumes were “lovely” and showed impressive attention to detail. The show as a whole was “bursting with energy and Christmas spirit”; the kids in the audience were “alternately mesmerized by the magic and laughing with excitement”.

Santa’s Toy Factory continues through December 15th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com/onstage.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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November 16, 2012 · 2:24 pm

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY runs Dec. 7-15

Eben Franckewitz as Wendell the Elf & Leo J Northart as Santa. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY
Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 7-15
Downtown

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

Directed by Angela Powell Walker

Featuring: Bob Herzog as Heat Miser, John Gumm as Snow Miser, Eben Franckewitz as Wendell the Elf & Leo J Northart as Santa

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY is a new holiday musical filled with fun for the whole family. As the elves prepare for Santa’s Christmas Eve toy deliveries, they are faced with a huge dilemma. The Holiday ‘Spirit Meter’ is precariously low! Wendell, the kindest elf, knows that if the Christmas Spirit fails to reach the meter’s top level, Santa’s sleigh won’t be able to lift off the ground. Through the wonder of song and dance Wendell discovers the real meaning of Christmas: the joy of a happy heart and the magic of a holiday wish fulfilled.

  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun. Dec. 9 at 2pm
  • Sat, Dec. 15 at 2pm & 5pm

Official page | Online ticketing |

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November 13, 2012 · 2:05 pm

TCT’s SANTA’S TOY FACTORY Features Local Celebrities for the Holidays

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s SANTA’S TOY FACTORY Features Local Celebrities for the Holidays

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and Santa will bring local audiences a lot to smile about this holiday season! TCTC’s production of SANTA’S TOY FACTORYwill feature not only LOCAL 12’s morning team of anchor Bob Herzog and meteorologist John Gumm as the Miser Brothers (Heat and Snow, respectively — you might remember them from the 1970s TV special, ” The Year Without a Santa Claus”), but also, 16 year-old Eben Franckewitz fresh off “American Idol” starring as the show’s leading character, Wendell the Elf. Eben made history last season when he was the youngest “American Idol” hopeful to ever make it into the top 24.

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY is a new holiday musical filled with fun for the whole family. The show was written and compiled by Ken Jones, is being produced by special arrangements with IO Productions, and is being directed by Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Artistic Director, Angela Powell Walker.

“We are so excited to have Eben, Bob and John join us for this show,” said Powell Walker. “What a wonderful time of year for them to spend with us and to bring so much joy to the Cincinnati community — it’s a thrill! Bob and John are going to be hilarious as the Miser Brothers, it was a natural fit for them. And you will not want to miss seeing Eben on the stage of the Taft Theatre singing, acting and dancing this wonderful holiday show!”

Bob Herzog is no stranger to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati stage. Past roles include Captain Hook (Disney’s Peter Pan JR. in the 2010-2011 season), Gaston (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. in the 2009-2010 season) and Genie (Disney’s Aladdin JR in the 2006-2007 season.)

SYNOPSIS:
SANTA’S TOY FACTORY takes us on a trip to the North Pole to visit all the hard working elves readying Santa’s Sleigh for his Christmas Eve journey. Poindexter, the head elf, is busy keeping everyone on task to create all the new high tech toys he thinks the children of the world want. All seems to be going well with the exception of the Holiday Spirit Meter dipping very low. Everyone must have Christmas Spirit in order for Santa’s sleigh to take off. Wendell, a kind and gentle elf, is having a very hard time finding his Christmas Spirit because he doesn’t want to make high-tech toys, just simple, old-fashioned ones like teddy bears. As soon as Santa hears about Wendell’s dilemma, he takes him on a fantastic journey to find his Christmas Spirit. We travel with Santa and Wendell as they visit Rudolph, Blitzen, Dasher and all the other reindeer, the North Pole Penguins, the Heat and Snow Miser Brothers with all their minions and the magical Frosty the Snowman! Wendell, with Santa and everyone’s help, discovers that the real Spirit of Christmas is the joy of a happy heart and the magic of a holiday wish.

Single tickets and subscriptions for the entire season are available now by calling 513-569-8080 ext. 10. Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com for more information.

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, through December 15. 7:30 p.m. Friday December 7, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday December 8 & 15, 2 p.m. Sunday December 9. Taft Theatre, 317 East 5th Street in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets $7-$25. 513-569-8080 ext. 10 and www.ticketmaster.com.

Q102 and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are proud to collect items for St. Joseph Orphanage at all performances of SANTA’S TOY FACTORY. Children and adults are encouraged to bring any new or unwrapped item and we’ll collect them in the Taft Theatre lobby. Visit http://www.stjosephorphanage.org/ for a list of holiday requests. SANTA’S TOY FACTORY is made possible by the generous support of Macy’s. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. The Children’s Theatre’s Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation. Media sponsors are The Cincinnati Enquirer, LOCAL 12 and Time Warner Cable. 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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October 23, 2012 · 9:30 am

Cincinnati Children’s Theatre SEUSSICAL, JR Earns Two LCT Nominations

John Woll as Horton the Elephant. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of SEUSSICAL, JR. with an two LCT nominations for Costumes (Kathie Brookfield & Roderick Justice) and scenic design (David Centers) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza features favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including: Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life these classic, colorful tales, brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks!”

Panelists loved the “fun and whimsical” costume design as well as the “colorful and quirky” set design which “flowed seamlessly” through the many environments called for by the musical. Overall, SEUSSICAL, JR. was a “fast-paced musical romp: “The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati starts their 2012/2013 magical season with enough energy and polish to make even Horton the Elephant blush.”

Seussical, Jr. continues through October 27th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com/onstage.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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