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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Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat - Audio Footlights by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Santa Claus: The Musical - Audio Footlights by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
TCT's podcast, Audio Footlights, will ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Hear behind-the-scenes tidbits and delightful insights direct from the artists working on our shows. Each free podcast runs 5 to 8 minutes and is available on iTunes as well as Stitcher, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, TuneIn and Spotify! Listen in the car, in your home — or even in your classroom. Flex your imagination and join listeners from all over the world!
TCT's podcast, Audio Footlights, will ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Hear behind-the-scenes tidbits and delightful insights direct from the artists working on our shows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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. Eric Byrd, TCT’s Associate Artistic Director and director of MRS. CLAUS SAVES THE DAY, chats with Lashondra Hood, Resident Actor with TCT On Tour who plays The Lady in Red, herself.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to join us for Audio Footlights. James Jones, director of BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL, interviews Chris Logan Carter, the man who plays ALL the characters in the show.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to join us for Audio Footlights – and we are flipping the script! Jack Theodore Kruse who plays everyone’s favorite ghost in TCT’s upcoming Casper the Friendly Musical interviews Roderick Justice, TCT’s Producing Artistic Director and director of the world-premiere adaptation.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to join Tour Manager & Resident Artist, Brandi Langford-Sherrill, and take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT On Tour production of DOROTHY IN OZ and get to know one of TCT On Tour’s touring actors, James Stringer Jr., a little better.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to join Resident Teaching Artist, Scott Hunt, and take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT On Tour production of SUFFRAGETTES: WITH LIBERTY AND VOTING FOR ALL and learn more about what it takes to write and direct a play that features historical characters from the show’s Author and Director, Mary Tensing.
Last spring, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invited local teachers and their classes to participate in an Audio Footlights Podcast Contest. Students were asked to write a five-minute (750 word) fictional play to be read aloud – and it could be about ANYTHING! TCT would then produce the winning works (complete with voice actors and sound effects), and air them on Audio Footlights. Plus, the winners would receive a gift card for their classroom. We received a great number of submissions and we are proud to present our three winners! One of our three winning entries is entitled "THE ZYTONE VIRUS" and was written by Caleb Irwin, 7th Grade, Homeschool Student & PEP School. Flex your imagination and join us!
Last spring, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invited local teachers and their classes to participate in an Audio Footlights Podcast Contest. Students were asked to write a five-minute (750 word) fictional play to be read aloud – and it could be about ANYTHING! TCT would then produce the winning works (complete with voice actors and sound effects), and air them on Audio Footlights. Plus, the winners would receive a gift card for their classroom. We received a great number of submissions and we are proud to present our three winners! One of our three winning entries is entitled "DUCKS TRAVEL" and was written by Romy Richards & Lauryn Shafer, 6th Grade, Hyde Park School. Flex your imagination and join us!
Last spring, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invited local teachers and their classes to participate in an Audio Footlights Podcast Contest. Students were asked to write a five-minute (750 word) fictional play to be read aloud – and it could be about ANYTHING! TCT would then produce the winning works (complete with voice actors and sound effects), and air them on Audio Footlights. Plus, the winners would receive a gift card for their classroom. We received a great number of submissions and we are proud to present our three winners! One of our three winning entries is entitled "THE ADVENTURES OF TAULBEE THE BEAR" by Lydia Messer, 6th Grade, Learning Tree Co-op. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes of our world-premiere TCT MainStage production of Sleeping Beauty and get to know the writer/director of the show, Ken Jones, as he's interviewed by the actor playing Princess Rory (aka Sleeping Beauty), Jenna VanWeelden. This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes of our TCT MainStage production of Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS and get to know the actor playing Baloo (Joanna Bennett). This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to join Resident Teaching Artist, Scott Hunt, and take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT On Tour production of ROSA PARKS and learn more about what it takes to play a historical character from our TCT On Tour actor, Brandi Langford-Sherrill.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to join Resident Teaching Artist, Scott Hunt, and take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT On Tour production of MARTIN’S DREAM and get to know the creator and star of the show, Deondra Kamau Means.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes of our TCT On Tour production of Bah Humbug: A One-Man Christmas Carol. Hear the show’s co-director, A. James Jones, interview the actor playing ALL the roles, Chris Logan Carter. This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT MainStage production of Santa Claus: The Musical and get to know the actors playing Nick (Local 12's Bob Herzog) and Mrs. Claus (Katie Spearman Lynch). This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT MainStage production of SUPERMAN™ and get to know the actors playing Lois Lane (Brandi Langford-Sherrill) and The Man of Steel (Evan Koons). This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT On Tour production of THE LEGEND OF POCAHONTAS and get to know one of our touring actors, Rosvic Siason. This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, America’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind-the-scenes at our TCT On Tour production of RUMPELSTILTSKIN and get to know one of our touring actors, Joey Logan. This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!
Join TCT's Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice, and enjoy delicious tidbits, tips, and behind-the-scenes insights for kids, parents, guardians and teachers about The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's production of "Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR." April 7-16, 2018 at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH. Learn more about the show before seeing it on stage with this "appetizer" podcast.
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