The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - TCT Academy Insert 2020-2021
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productions with in-person, socially-distanced performances, and Broadway on Demand!
the comfort of your own home or classroom.
TCT Academy is the best way to exercise young imaginations by engaging your children in classes, ranging from drama, music, teaching artists lead classes for children and teenagers ages
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About The Children’s Theatre
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is the nation’s oldest children’s theatre, creating memories for the young and young-at-heart since 1919. Our experience for children but enjoyed (in person and now online!) by all ages. Whether enhancing a school’s arts curriculum (TCT on Tour), training the next generaAcademy), or an engaging family experience you will
Kim Kern Managing Director & CEO
Roderick Justice Producing Artistic Director
ENROLLMENT
STAFF
KIM KERN Managing Director & CEO
RODERICK JUSTICE Producing Artistic Director
BENJAMIN ADAMS Scenic Carpenter
NATALIE BIRD TCT Academy Manager
SPENCER C. BURKE Technical Director
ERIC BYRD Associate Artistic Director & Company Manager
ANGELO CERNIGLIA Education Director
HANNAH DRINGENBURG Costume Shop Manager
JULIA FOWLER Marketing Manager ALIX FRISCH Costume Assistant
SCOTT HUNT Resident Teaching & WorkShop Artist
A. JAMES JONES Creative Project Producer
MADDIE BURGOON JONES Education Manager
BRANDI LANGFORD-SHERRILL Tour Manager & Resident Artist
TINA MARSHALL Sales and Ticketing Director
DEONDRA KAMAU MEANS Resident Playwright and Artist
SAMANTHA MISALI
JENNIFER M. PICONE Production Stage Manager
TERA PIERCE Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships
KRISTA KATONA PILLE Creative & Marketing Director
ALICIA W. RHODUS Shop Foreman & Master Carpenter
JENNIFER RHODUS Resident Scenic Designer & Charge Artist
JEFF SHEARER Resident Costume Designer
LAURA STENGER Associate Stage Manager
CHAD STEWART Finance Director
ANNE VENTERS Development Director
KAYLA VOGEL Ticketing Specialist & Teaching Artist
VIOLET RAE WEBSTER Sales Manager
MARY WRIGHT Development & Volunteer Manager
PAM YOUNG Operations Manager
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TCT Academy offers performing arts instruction from a professional theatre company, introducing children to all elements of live theatre, incorporating educational aspects as well as important life skills and milestones
Can you identify all of our teaching artists shown below?
(From left to right) Roderick Justice, Brandi Langford-Sherrill, Eric Byrd, Natalie Bird, Deondra Kamau Means,
Angelo Cerniglia, Scott Hunt, Maddie Burgoon Jones, A. James Jones, Kayla Vogel
RODERICK JUSTICE
TCT PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Roderick is a proud member of The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and is celebrating his 15th season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Recognized as one of The Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 in 2020, his work has been driven by his passion for storytelling, the impact the arts have in childhood development, and the power live theatre brings in important conversations to promote empathy and make our world a better place. He is an award-winning choreographer, actor, director, costume designer, playwright, adjudicator, and mentor to hundreds of young performers. Originally from eastern Kentucky,
from Northern Kentucky University. Since becoming Producing Artistic Director in 2015, he has produced and commissioned more than a dozen new musicals, plays, and world-premiere adaptations.
Outside of TCT, Roderick shares his passion as a guest artist, director, and choreographer for other organizations, including many in the region, such as his alma mater, Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA), the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), the award-winning Commonwealth Theatre Company, The Carnegie, Cincinnati Landmark Productions, and The Lincoln Amphitheater in Lincoln City, Indiana, to name a few.
Some of his favorite credits include: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. (Broadway World Award), Legally Blonde (LCT Award), Church
Girls, I Love A Piano (Acclaim Award), Seussical Award), Urinetown (Acclaim Award), Jesus Christ Superstar (CEA Nomination), Spamalot (LCT Nomination), BurgerTown (Chicago production), of La Mancha (Romania production), The Elephant Man, and The Top Job (off-Broadway).
Why do you want to train the next generation?
I could go on and on about why theatre education is so important. communication skills, and creates healthy social interaction. But
much theatre promotes empathy. I work in theatre education because theatre has the power to ignite young imaginations and allow kids to experience the
People who understand, respect, and empathize with each other, make our world a better place. That’s why I teach.
What is your teaching philosophy?
Those who train with me hear me say two duction.” You can bake a cake and decorate it to look beautiful, but if you skip steps, the ingredients aren’t measured correctly, or if it wasn’t baked long enough…the cake won’t taste good, no matter how great it looks. 2) “It’s the connections to get you there and the talent to stay.” Talent is sub-
future holds. The kindness you show to someone today could help you in the future. Building genuine connections is so important in this small, small world. I constantly remind students about the importance of treating each other with respect and kindness.
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
Children need their imaginations exercised. The dence, and social skills are incredibly important to all children: children in years and children in heart.
What motivates and inspires you?
tures. It is hard to explain, but now that you know… you’ll be able to tell when inspiration hits me. You can see it on my face!
(Top left) Roderick Justice during TCT’s 2019 STAR (Left) A curtain speech before a TCT MainStage show. (Top right) At TCT’s Red Bank home.
L I G H T N I N G R O U N D Fun Facts: Roderick Justice
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
one that changed my life.
FAVORITE PERFORMER
Broadway:
Musician: Eartha Kitt. Film: Meryl Streep.
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
TCT recently held a children’s book
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Read it!
DEONDRA KAMAU MEANS
RESIDENT PLAYWRIGHT & WORKSHOP ARTIST
Deondra has been part of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for the past 25 seasons. As a professional actor, he has traveled to perform in Chicago, St. Louis, and in 2007 toured Romania with the cast of Man of LaMancha with Northern Kentucky University. Past TCT productions include Tarzan the Stage Musical Based on the Disney’s Film (Kerchak), Alice in Wonderland (Caterpillar), The Wizard of Oz (Lion), Charlotte’s Web (Templeton), Disney’s Mulan, JR. (Mushu), The Rockin’ Adventures of Peter Rabbit (Benjamin Bunny), and so many more. In addition to his TCT credits, he has performed and/or directed for ArtWorks, Cincinnati Opera, Theatre IV, Xavier Players, Future World Productions, Studio Theater, Happy Nia Productions, Kings Productions Medasi African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Njo jo Family Productions, 144k Artistic Order, Show biz
International, St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, and Congo Square Theatre.
A longtime educator in area schools, Deondra has taught a wide range of performing arts to students from pre-K through high school. From vocal music to drama, to working with special needs children and at-risk students, Deondra has a gift for reaching students of all ages through sharing his experience and love of theatre and music. Deondra can bring to life through drama, historical lessons, world cultures, and literature to help students to better understand what is required in the classroom and beyond.
As a co-creator of the WorkShop series for TCT On Tour, Deondra has written and conducted sessions including Self-Esteem Through Self-Expression, a residency teaching the works of Langston Hughes, Art Alive!, and Freedom Songs. He also co-created Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ the Underground; created, wrote, and stars in Martin’s Dream,
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to life through the power of story, speech and song; and penned the world-premiere show, Jacqueline and the Beanstalk. All three productions are part of TCT’s brand new, interactive Pick-A-Path offerings. They are also available in-person via TCT On Tour and digitally through Broadway on Demand.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
in many aspects of their personal future endeavors. As a teaching artist, the skills I help to develop are rooted in vocal dexterity, physical expression, imagination, focus of attention, and cooperation. Whether your goals are to become a garbage collector or the President of the United States; whether you want to be on your church’s Praise team or audition for the next Broadway musical, the activities and lessons we provide build skills that can help.
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy and my job as an educator is to bring forth that which is inside of an individual.
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
As the world advances in technology, theatre education is rooted in fundamental laws of respect and communication with others.
What motivates and inspires you?
I am motivated and inspired by the smiles of my students. The discoveries that they have and the sense of accomplishment they acquire from reaching the goals that we set together.
(Above left) Deondra Kamau Means as Daddy Warbucks in TCT’s Annie JR. (2012). (Left) From TCT’s production of Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure, part of the 2006 Tall Stacks Festival. (Right) As Sebastian in TCT’s Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. (2015)
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Fun Facts: Deondra Kamau Means
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW
Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill
FAVORITE PERFORMER
That’s a hard question. I admire so many different performers.
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
All Us Come Cross the Water by Lucille Clifton and Jon Steptoe
ANGELO CERNIGLIA
EDUCATION
DIRECTOR
With a focus on strengthening the already indisputable reputation of TCT, Angelo brings with him the belief that an education through the arts helps to create a more complete person. By creating a catalog of robust courses in the reach of TCT’s mission throughout the community, he aims to serve as many young artists as possible and provide opportunities to learn and grow through the arts.
Angelo has been so fortunate to work with some incredibly gifted young artists all over the country. He iTheatrics Method, and piloted several new works with MTI such as Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. and Xanadu JR.
In 2017, Angelo was chosen as one of seven arts educators of the year and was the recipient of MTI’s The Freddie G Teaching Award. However, he is most proud of his art inclusion work with Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts and the introduction of an arts focused public school under the STEAM model.
He received his B.F.A. from Shenandoah Conservatory in Theatre for Youth Education and his M.
L I G H T N I N G R O U ND Fun Facts: Angelo Cerniglia
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW
Are you kidding?! Who can actually pick a favorite?!
FAVORITE PERFORMER
Judy, Barbra, Liza, Bette. These are names I shan’t forget.
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
The Little Prince by Antoine
Ed. in Integrated Teaching through the Arts and Curriculum Design from Lesley University.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
I believe that arts education helps give a voice to those who may not alpress themselves.
What is your teaching philosophy?
To instill a lifelong love of the arts through creating cate the whole child.
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
We, as people, are meant to connect with our world. In the midst of our current holding pattern of isolation, there has never been a greater need in most entertainment, and connection to the world.
What motivates and inspires you?
Helping a student have a breakthrough or a discovwitness. The moment a student has that spark and clicks for them, it puts everything into perspective.
(Left) Angelo Cerniglia as Barnaby Tucker in The California Theatre Center’s Production of Hello Dolly! (2008). (Top right) In the Xanadu JR. green room (2017).
NATALIE BIRD
TCT ACADEMY MANAGER
Natalie has performed on stage, screen, and in the sound booth professionally since the age of 11. She returned to her hometown of Cincinnati after spending nine years in NYC. She has a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Wright State University. New York City theatre credits include The Cherry Orchard, The Top Job, and Edward II. Most recently, she appeared as Emma in Lizzie at The Human Race Theatre Company and as Adult Alison in Fun Home at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati.
Regionally, she has performed with many theatre companies, including Commonwealth Theatre Company, Athens West, and here at TCT in Disney’s High School Musical ON STAGE! You can catch her
The Bourne Legacy, TV and web in Unforgettable and Dominatrix Breakroom (for which she also wrote), and commercials for Time Warner Cable, Sleep Inn Hotels, and MoveOn.org. You’ve also probably heard her on the radio in various commercials. She has taught at several high schools in the area, as well as mommy and me classes with Little Maestros in NYC.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
I want to do my part to make theatre welcoming, inclusive, and used as a tool to free the voice.
What is your teaching philosophy?
Encourage the student to know their own strengths and be able to harness them.
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
Theatre is such a good tool for opening up. Engaging creatively not only allows a person to share their story, but also to problem-solve off the stage in a new way. Right now, we’re met with all kinds of problems we’ve never faced before and introducing a new way of thinking can help us adjust to that.
What motivates and inspires you?
Kids stepping into their personal power.
(Top left) Natalie Bird as Adult Alison in Fun Home at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
As Sharpay in TCT’s production of Disney’s High School Musical ON STAGE!
(2019). (Below)
(2008).
ERIC BYRD
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, COMPANY MANAGER
Eric is a Cincinnati native who moved home from New York City in 2016. TCT credits include Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. (Bert), director of Santa Claus: The Musical, director and choreographer of Annie JR., and choreographer of Casper The Friendly Musical, Elf The Musical JR., Peter Pan JR., Sleeping Beauty, and Madagascar: A Musical Adventure.
While in New York, he worked at the Broadway included the Broadway productions of On the Town, Chicago, and The Great Comet, as well as national tours of Bullets Over Broadway, Once, Shrek, Into the Woods, and Elf, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s productions of We Will Rock You, Cats, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia!, and Grease.
Eric served as a choreographer and assistant director at Interlochen Summer Arts Camp. He has also served on panels and taught master classes around cal theatre and a minor in management from Wright musical theatre department of University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).
Why do you want to train the next generation?
Training is integral to longevity in this career. Students must understand the foundations and have the technique to support their talent, in order to be able to perform day after day.
What is your teaching philosophy?
Experience, don’t explain. We want to see actors experience the imaginary world around them and take
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
Theatre allows us to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and develop empathy for characters whose lives and circumstances may be different than our own. We need more empathy right now.
What motivates and inspires you?
When concepts land and they make huge leaps forward in their training, it’s exciting.
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Fun Facts: Eric Byrd
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW
She Loves Me. The production I saw in NYC proved that it was the perfect musical!
FAVORITE PERFORMER
Angela Lansbury (what a treasure!)
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
(Top left) Eric Byrd in Disney’s High School Musical ON STAGE! at West Virginia Public Theatre (2009). (Below) As Bert in TCT’s production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. (2018).
BRANDI LANGFORDSHERRILL
TOUR
MANAGER & RESIDENT ARTIST
Brandi, a Cincinnati native, with TCT on the MainStage in 2010 with Disney’s Peter Pan JR.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel: A Very Hairy Fairy Tale. Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ the Underground,
Fun Facts: Brandi Langford-Sherrill
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW Sunset Boulevard
FAVORITE PERFORMER
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK Goodnight Moon
Why do you want to train the next generation?
What is your teaching philosophy?
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
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A Writer’s Legacy
Maya Angelou:
(Left) SUPERMAN
KAYLA VOGEL
LRESIDENT TEACHING
ARTIST & TICKETING SPECIALIST
Kayla works at The Children’s Theatre as a Resident Teaching Artist as well as in
ing Specialist. She received her B.F.A. in Theater Performance from Ohio University. Kayla is originally from Rochester, NY, which contrary to popular belief, is not the same as New York City. Her favorite hobby is making a mess of her kitchen while attempting new baking succeeds. Kayla is so excited to be on stage this Fall Cincinnati, The Velveteen Rabbit.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
When I was a child, I was incredibly shy. The thought of performing or speaking in front of a group of strangers was terrifying and never something I imagined I could do. Luckily, I was pushed out of my comfort zone, and into the world of theatre. I im-
L I G H T N I N G R O U N D Fun Facts: Kayla Vogel
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW
I have many favorites, but Les Misérables will always hold a special place in my heart!
FAVORITE PERFORMER
Impossible to choose!
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
mediately fell in love with the art, but more than that, I slowly gained so many skills that I would not have otherwise gotten from sitting in a classroom all day. I would love to be able to pass on these life skills, and help other kids step into their own spotlight.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in letting the group or individual show me in which direction they need to be taken. Everyone is ing styles. If I can get to the end goal while being
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
I have always believed that theatre and arts education are exceptional building blocks to help students develop social skills. Now more than ever, it is not just about helping develop great performers, but young adults.
What motivates and inspires you?
enough to actively step outside of their comfort zone and try something new without fear of judgement or failure, I am inspired.
(Left) Kayla Vogel as Ceres in Ohio University’s Metamorphoses (2013). (Above) As Rachel in Inspired Vision Productions’ Earworm at Falcon Theatre (2019).
MADDIE BURGOON JONES
EDUCATION MANAGER
L I G H T N I N G R O U N D Fun Facts: Maddie Burgoon Jones
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW Something Rotten!
FAVORITE PERFORMER Gene Kelly
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Maddie is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University (NKU) with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She also obtained her master’s in arts administration from the University of Kentucky. She has been performing with TCT for 15 years, where she has appeared in shows such as Peter Pan JR. (Tiger Lily), Santa Claus: The Musical (Punchy), Madagascar (Rico the Penguin), and Seussical JR. (Bird Girl). She choreographs national award-winning tap, musical theatre, hip hop, and contemporary dance, and has also won numerous National Championships in Tap and Musical Theatre. She was a member of the award winning, all-female a capella group, the Baby Grands with SCPA. In addition to her performances with NKU, which include Seussical the Musical (Jojo), The Wedding Singer, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, Maddie was also part of the Fringe Festival’s Best of FringeNext’s ensemble cast of The Bible, the Book of Genesis.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
I want to give children the same great experience I had at TCT! The next generation of youth holds talent and skills that will take us to unimaginable places in the future. Any way I can be a part of that, I will!
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
Theatre education not only exposes children to
public speaking skills, and intercommunication skills in a world that is slowly pushing them away from those fundamental learnings with the rise in technology.
What motivates and inspires you?
What motivates me the most, is seeing the spark in a student’s eye—witnessing that true love for the arts in a student is an unmatched feeling.
(Right) Maddie Burgoon Jones as Punchy in TCT’s Santa
The Musical (2018). (Above) As Tiger Lily in TCT’s Peter Pan JR. (2017).
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A. JAMES JONES
CREATIVE PROJECT PRODUCER & RESIDENT TEACHING ARTIST
James is a Cincinnati native with a B.F.A. in musical theatre from Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts (SOTA). Favorite credits include: Casper The Friendly Musical (Uncle Stinky), Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs (Prince Thomas), A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale (Aaron Grigsby), The Snow Queen (Prince Kai), Heart Attack with a Knife (Thomas Aykle), Spamalot (Lancelot), Rock of Ages (Lonny), Alice in Wonderland (The Cheshire Cat), and Elf the Musical JR. (Buddy). James is excited and proud to work with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati as Creative Project Producer, and as a Resident Teaching Artist each summer with TCT’s STAR Programs.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
Every artist...every person is unique in their own way. We ALL have something unique about us that makes us different, whether that manifests in the form of places we’ve traveled, experiences we’ve had, or the people we meet. For me, teaching the next generation is a way to pass on my unique experiences as well as learn from the students and their experiences.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I was once told, “Let your students grow and bloom er.” This has stuck with me ever since. We all have our idea of how to teach someone but, once you meet that student you can’t always use the same tactics and techniques you used on the last student. I pay close attention to what the student needs and wants from me and then I help that student grow and blossom to become the best version of themselves.
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
Not just in this moment, but in every moment, theatre arts and education is important. Art helps us work out so many things in life. From understanding someone else’s point of view to re-enacting something at equations. Theatre isn’t always just on the stage...it’s all around us, all the time.
What motivates and inspires you?
From project to project, inspiration can change drastically. Sometimes what motivates and inspires me could be a physical object such as a cane or a hat. The next time I work on something my inspiration could be a conversation I had or a person I met. As long as teeth in, that is what matters. And if that story is a success then...I am motivated to create even more
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FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
FAVORITE PERFORMER
Sir Laurence Olivier
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
(Top) A. James Jones as Tin Man in TCT’s The Wizard of Oz (2017). (Right) As Buddy the Elf in Elf The Musical JR. (2016)
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SCOTT HUNT
RESIDENT TEACHING & WORKSHOP ARTIST
As an actor, Scott has appeared on Broadway and in the national touring productions of Les Miserables and Rent, in addition to a robust career in regional theatre spanning over two decades.
As a teaching artist, he has instructed students of all ages, from Kindergarten to the university level.
A native Ohioan, and Resident Artist with The Human Race Theatre Company (Dayton, OH), Scott has dedicated the next phase of his career in the theatre to the virtue of “Paying Forward” what he’s learned to the next generation of theatre artists.
Why do you want to train the next generation?
I was so fortunate throughout my formative years to have conscientious mentors, who helped clear a path for my future, and provided a roadmap for how to get there. It’s my privilege to pay that forward.
What is your teaching philosophy?
Personalization. Each student learns differently, and it’s incumbent upon educators in my opinion to meet students at their level and modify teaching strategies based on the needs of the individual student(s).
Why at this moment is theatre education more important than ever?
Theatre Arts help teach soft skills that cannot be learned through traditional STEM curriculum, emphasizing communication and empathy to help develop well-rounded human beings.
Scott Hunt
FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW
West Side Story
FAVORITE PERFORMER
Robert Downey, Jr.
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
What motivates and inspires you?
The moment when I see a student who has been struggling experience that “eureka” moment which
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(Below) Scott Hunt as Mark Cohen in the National Tour of RENT (1998).
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ABOUT TCT ACADEMY!
Who are we?
The TCT Educational Team is top-notch, featuring national and world-renowned educators, Broadway and Hollywood performers, and highly-skilled teachers.
What do we offer?
TCT Academy offers performing and technical arts instruction from a professional theatre company, introducing artists of all ages to all elements of live theatre, incorporating educational aspects as well as important life skills and milestones.
When can you get involved?
We hold our classes in 7-week semesters throughout the year. The class schedule may change slightly with student participation and/or teacher availability, but the session dates will not. We like to keep our classes small with a maximum class capacity of 15* students. for that session.
Spring 2021 session
CLASSES: January 24–May 2, 2021
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2021
Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com to purchase.
How do I register my child for classes?
Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com/tct-academy-classes/ to register online. If you are unable to sign up online, please contact Natalie Bird, TCT Academy Manager, for further instructions at natalie.bird@tctcincinnati.com.
TCT ACADEMY LIVE!
TCT is a professional theatre company and here is when YOU can take the stage. This class combines instruction with the opportunity to perform in a fully-staged musical with props, costumes, and sets. Our curriculum combines instruction with “doing,” to best help your student internalize and master the theater skills taught. To complement and reinforce the learning process, students will also spend time rehearsing for their theater production that culminates in three public performances.
KEY SKILLS:
Stage presence, projection, diction, acting techniques, dancing, music skills,
SPRING 2021 MUSICAL: Heathers: High School Edition
Auditions are required before enrolling in this course.
AUDITION DATE: Virtual video auditions begin November 30
REHEARSALS: Monday–Thursday 4:30–6 pm starting January 24, 2021
PERFORMANCES: May 14–16, 2021
AGES: 13–18
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STAR PROGRAMS?
TCT’s renowned STAR Programs train students ages 9–18 to become well-rounded performers in all areas of musical theatre through an immersive multi-week intensive. Some alumni have gone on to national tours, Broadway, and even been American Idol! These competitive programs are audition-based, and students accepted will spend the summer working with leading professionals in the theatre business to help them improve in all areas and their work will culminate in
Potential live or virtual auditions will be held this January 2021. Sign up for more information at www.thechildrenstheatre.com
TCT ACADEMY FAQS
What if my child doesn’t have any theatre experience?
We have plenty of options for children who are brand new to theatre and want to explore. Our Musical Theatre Medley and Drama Club classes are some of the best choices for students
How do I register my child for classes?
instructions at natalie.bird@tctcincinnati.com.
How early can children start private voice lessons?
TCT offers private voice lessons and students may
My child is very advanced for their age. Can they participate in a class for older children?
We receive this request quite often. Students are divided into
How can my child participate in TCT’s STAR Programs?
Do you cast children in TCT MainStage Productions?
talent and widen their scope of experience.
What if YOU had the POWER
Experience professionally recorded and edited versions of three of our touring productions enhanced with interactive components where viewers can “CHOOSE THEIR OWN ADVENTURE” by making different choices along the way. Children can make selections and direct the action of the play — including different twists and turns — providing greater viewing interest and interactive engagement. All leading to the same outcome, of course, because we don’t want to change the story.
For more than 30 years, our mission has been to grow income through dividends, protect hard-earned wealth, and help clients achieve their most important goals.
