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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!