Weeks of rehearsals, discussion, sharing of pictures, videos, and personal testimonies have all occurred while Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) has been preparing for its third annual trip to the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) in Atlanta, Georgia. However, these efforts simply do not suffice to describe the energy of this event. I am reminded just how magical and transformative theatre is as I look at the faces of the 28 CCT students here at JTF - most which are attending for their first time. As I see the reactions from these kids walking through the doors for the first time, I cannot help but think how amazing the experience is for all of us, and how proud I am of the students who have crossed this threshold before and are willing and eager to provide guidance to their peers.
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) is proud to announce their partnership with The Columbus Moving Company (CMCo) for the May 2016 production of CATS. Director Ryan Scarlata, who also serves as Associate Artist Director for CCT, will be collaborating with CMCo Director Jeff Fouch to create exceptional dance for the show.
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
This summer, Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) is hosting its second annual College Preparatory Program. Today, August 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. the College Prep students will present their final showcase at CCT's Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St. Columbus, OH 43215. This performance will be a selection of songs, scenes, and monologues from various styles and eras of theatre and is free to attend. Directed by Wright State Associate Professor of Acting and Musical Theatre, Greg Hellems, the showcase will be the culmination of four weeks of hard work by the students in this program.
This summer, Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) is hosting its second annual College Preparatory Program. On August 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. the College Prep students will present their final showcase at CCT's Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St. Columbus, OH 43215. This performance will be a selection of songs, scenes, and monologues from various styles and eras of theatre and is free to attend. Directed by Wright State Associate Professor of Acting and Musical Theatre, Greg Hellems, the showcase will be the culmination of four weeks of hard work by the students in this program.
Columbus Children's Theatre will make their third appearance at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta this year with their Summer Youth Conservatory production of SEUSSICAL JR. Be one of the lucky ones and catch it now at the Park Street Theatre through July 19, 2015.
The first annual Central Ohio Theatre Conference is an event for theatre fanatics to learn, discuss, and celebrate theatre. Presented by the Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable, the conference featured a slew of educational breakout sessions designed for both performers and producers/directors, discussions and performances with Broadway super stars, and an expo where patrons can learn about theatre in their community.
The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable has announced the very first Central Ohio Theatre Conference. Theatre fanatics will gather to learn, discuss and celebrate theatre at this one-of-a-kind conference today, April 11, 2015. The conference will feature educational breakout sessions for performers, producers and directors, as well as discussions with Broadway stars and national touring artists.
The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable has announced the very first Central Ohio Theatre Conference. Theatre fanatics will gather to learn, discuss and celebrate theatre at this one-of-a-kind conference on April 11, 2015. The conference will feature educational breakout sessions for performers, producers and directors, as well as discussions with Broadway stars and national touring artists.
Perfect. Exhilarating. Incredible. Unbelievable. These are just a few of the one-word descriptions the young actors in Columbus Children's Theatre's (CCT) Summer Youth Performance Conservatory used to describe their feelings after yesterday's adjudicated performance of Into the Woods Jr. at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Another word was "sad." Sad that the adjudication was the final time this group would perform together.
On behalf of Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT), I must say we are so excited to return to the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF)this year. The festivities officially begin at 8:15am Saturday morning, but I thought I would share some interesting CCT and JTF facts - by numbers!!
Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Little Shop of Horrors, Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken October 8-19, 2014. Based on the film by Roger Corman, the show is located at Wall Street Night Club. Directed by Ryan Scarlata.
Having future in-laws meet can often be a pretty awkward experience, especially when the two sets of parents reside on opposite sides of the political fence. Few meetings could be more awkward than the ones in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a two-act musical being presented by Imagine Productions at Wall Street Nightclub in downtown Columbus.
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) has announced the 3rd season of the Sensory Friendly Performances starting with The Princess and the Pea, Sunday, January 12, 2014, Hansel and Gretel, Sunday, April 24, 2014, and The Frog Prince, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH.
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) celebrated 50 years of live theatre on Sunday, September 22, 2013 with an incredible lineup of accomplished alumni, along with current casts, board members, and other featured guests. Performing were Josh Radnor of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Jessica Grove, Mike Milligan, Steve Boyer, Kristin Reitter, Valerie Accetta, Dionysia Williams, Camille Mancuso, Cherish Myers, Ryan Scarlata, Molly Camp, Jake Borelli, and the current casts of THE LITTLE MERMAID JR and SHREK THE MUSICAL.
BroadwayWorld caught up witih Jessica Grove who will be coming home to Ohio to celebrate Columbus Children's Theatre's 50th Birthday on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Jessica is one of the featured alumni who will be performing along with Josh Radnor, Michael Milligan, Jake Borelli and more, including some of CCT's current cast members.
Columbus Children's Theatre will present Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. today, August 7-18, 2013 at the Park Street Theatre located at 512 N Park Street.
The Columbus Children's Theatre kicked off a celebration of their 50th Birthday with the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra on August 2 at the Columbus Commons. A beautiful night, Mark Donavan led the CYJO in a Duke Ellington roundup of smooth jazz. The young, talented troupe played like seasoned professionals as they showcased their mature skills. Making an appearance from the swamp land was Shrek and Fiona as they danced with the crowd to "I'm a Believer", promoting their show at the Lincoln Theatre September 19-29.
