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America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences. Sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits and delightful insights about our productions, to help awaken a lifelong love of theater and create the next generation of arts patrons. Since our establishment in 1924, it has been TCT’s mission to entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Flex your imagination and join us!

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United States

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America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences. Sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits and delightful insights about our productions, to help awaken a lifelong love of theater and create the next generation of arts patrons. Since our establishment in 1924, it has been TCT’s mission to entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Flex your imagination and join us!

Language:

English

Contact:

5135698080


Episodes
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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Disney's Finding Nemo JR. Edition

4/5/2024
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Tommi Harsch (Dory) and Aaron Marshall ((Marlin) chat about TCT's production of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/disneys-finding-nemo-jr/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Duration:00:06:36

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Youth Edition

2/12/2024
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Juno Brosas (Cinderella) and TCT’s Creative Project Manager, Cal Harris, chat about Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/cinderella-23-24/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Duration:00:03:47

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: NARNIA The Musical edition

12/4/2023
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Elli Maddock (Susan) and Christian Arias (Ensemble) chat about how they began performing, their favorite part of NARNIA THE MUSICAL, speaking in an accent, themes of the show, and the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/narnia-the-musical/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Duration:00:05:54

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition edition

9/26/2023
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Henry Howland (Squidward) and Makenzie Ruff (Karen) chat about their start in theater, what audiences can expect from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION, and the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/the-spongebob-musical/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Duration:00:10:20

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Pinocchio: The Wooden Boy edition

9/26/2023
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Hear from Rosvic Siason and Edrico Evans-Pritchett, two actors currently on the road with TCT On Tour and starring in PINOCCHIO: THE WOODEN BOY. Find out more about the retelling of the classic tale, including the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/pinocchio-23-24/ to learn more about this production and how to bring it to your school or venue!

Duration:00:06:15

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Princess & Frog The Musical edition

2/14/2023
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Spring Starr Pillow, who plays Queen Helene in TCT's world-premiere adaptation of PRINCESS & FROG THE MUSICAL, interviews Ranease Brown, who plays Princess Acrimonia. Find out what lessons can be learned from the show, what they are excited about audiences seeing, and the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/princess-frog/ to learn more about this production.

Duration:00:07:39

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. edition

12/5/2022
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Chris Logan Carter, who plays Sam the Snowman in TCT’s production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR. interviews Henry Howland, who plays Comet, one of Santa’s famous reindeer. Hear about what it’s like to be part of a TCT holiday show. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-jr/ to learn more about this production.

Duration:00:07:42

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Disney's Descendants: The Musical Edition

10/4/2022
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. BRITTANY “HARMONY” HAYES who stars as the Fairy Godmother in TCT's production of DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL interviews JORDAN DARNELL who plays her daughter, Jane, in the show. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/descendants to learn more about the show.

Duration:00:06:07

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The Wiz JR. edition

3/29/2022
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Kyndra Jefferies, who plays Addaperle in the world-premiere of THE WIZ JR., interviews The Wiz, himself (played by Jazz McMullen). He even takes part in our Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/the-wiz-jr/ to learn more about the show.

Duration:00:05:23

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. edition

2/3/2022
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Artistic Director interviews Stage Director and Scenic Designer of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR., Nate Bertone. They discuss the job of a director, what it’s like to design AND direct a show, and Nate takes part in our Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical/ to learn more about the show.

Duration:00:06:16

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Elf The Musical JR. Edition

12/1/2021
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Artistic Director and Stage Director of ELF THE MUSICAL JR., Roderick Justice interviews Maddie Burgoon Jones, featured performer and TCT’s Associate Artistic Director. They discuss working through the pandemic, Maddie’s job, and what it’s like being on-stage and on the production side of things. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/elf/ to learn more about the show.

Duration:00:08:05

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Nutcracker Rocks Edition

12/1/2021
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Associate Artistic Director and Stage Director of NUTCRACKER ROCKS, Maddie Burgoon Jones, interviews Renee Stoltzfus, of the show’s touring actors about being back on stage and why this show is important for kids today. You can now watch the show online via Broadway on Demand! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/nutcracker-rocks-21-22/ to find out more!

Duration:00:05:39

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Rapunzel's Hairy Fairy Tale Edition

2/25/2021
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Jackson Hurt, who stars in RAPUNZEL'S HAIRY FAIRY TALE, interviews Brandi Langford-Sherrill, who also stars in the show. Learn more about what it's like to be on stage during a pandemic. You can now watch the show online via Broadway on Demand. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/rapunzels-hairy-fairy-tale/ to find out more!

Duration:00:05:25

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Garfield, The Musical With Cattitude Edition

1/21/2021
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Education Manager, Maddie Burgoon Jones, interviews TCT's Resident Costume Designer, Jeff Shearer. Learn more about Jeff's special "pandemic" designs for the show. You can now watch the show online via Broadway on Demand. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/garfield-the-musical-with-cattitude/ to find out more!

Duration:00:08:34

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The Velveteen Rabbit Edition

11/11/2020
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Education Manager, Maddie Burgoon Jones, interviews the Velveteen Rabbit himself (and her husband!) James Jones. Find out about how TCT has been working behind the scenes to make the in-person performances safe for actors and audience members, and about how this production is infused with a technological look and feel. You can now watch the show online via Broadway on Demand. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/the-velveteen-rabbit/ to find out more!

Duration:00:08:48

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Jacqueline and the Beanstalk Edition

10/27/2020
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes of TCT with Audio Footlights. This episode features stage director, Scott Hunt, interviewing Brandi Langford-Sherrill, the actress who plays ALL of the characters in the TCT production of JACQUELINE AND THE BEANSTALK. You can now watch the show online via Broadway on Demand or Pick-A-Path. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/beanstalk/ to find out more!

Duration:00:06:38

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Annie JR. edition

2/20/2020
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes of TCT with Audio Footlights. This episode features two actresses from TCT’s production of ANNIE JR. Lauren Everett, who plays Grace in the show, interviews Diana Hutchinson, who plays the beloved orphan and title character in the TCT production.

Duration:00:06:21

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Coretta Scott King Edition

1/30/2020
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes of TCT On Tour with Audio Footlights. This episode features two special guests: two of TCT On Tour’s actors, Whitney Daniels and James Stringer Jr., both featured in TCT’s moving production of CORETTA SCOTT KING.

Duration:00:06:13

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ The Underground Edition

1/30/2020
AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ The Underground Edition The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Resident Artist and Playwright, Deondra Kamau Means interviews Brandi Langford-Sherrill, the actor behind the one-woman production. You can now watch the show online via Broadway on Demand or Pick-A-Path. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/harriet-tubman-20-21/ to find out more!

Duration:00:06:26

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: A Charlie Brown Christmas Edition

12/6/2019
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes of TCT with Audio Footlights. Bob Herzog, 12 WKRC-TV anchor (and the actor who’s playing everyone’s favorite canine, Snoopy) sits down to chat with Joseph Green, who plays Charlie Brown in the show.

Duration:00:08:08