Save the Date for the First Annual International Children's Festival
May 3-8, 2010

Experience a world of live performance as PlayhouseSquare presents its first week-long International Children’s Festival. The week-long festival will feature live performances from around the world, a Global Village, free, fun activities and so much more to give your children and grandchildren an enriching and unique live theater experience.

As illustrated by the very affordable Children’s Theater Series, our not-for-profit mission at PlayhouseSquare places emphasis on providing access to the arts.  We deeply believe that early childhood exposure to the arts is essential and are committed to making sure that our community has every opportunity to participate in, and engage with, live theater at PlayhouseSquare.  

We are grateful to the sponsors, donors and funders who will help to make the Festival a reality.

Come once or come every day to see something new!

Tickets and Pricing:
Tickets are on-sale now to Children's Theater Series subscribers for only $10 per ticket.
Donors, Groups and Broadway Series subscribers can also purchase tickets now- purchase any two shows for $20 or tickets to one show for $14 per ticket.

To order tickets:
Groups and Children's Theater Series subscribers, please call Moira Beale at 216-664-6044.
Broadway Series subscribers, please call the Subscription Services Department at 216-664-6050.
Donors please contact your donor services representative or log into your online account.

Not a subscriber, donor or group?
You can still buy affordable two-show packages for only $20. Two-show packages go on-sale on January 16, 2010. Single show tickets will be available in March, 2010.

Corbian- A Glow in the Dark Adventure

Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 5, 6:30 pm

 Palace Theatre

Corbian Visual Arts and Dance introduces us to Darwin, a dinosaur brought to life by the great Professor Henslow, who encourages Darwin to go and explore. In his explorations, Darwin encounters many different types of living creatures, learning the value of both good and
bad, love and hate, friends and enemies. What Darwin takes from these life lessons are up to him, and only he can decide his fate. This beautiful performance features glow-in-the-dark creatures that light up the stage in a truly unique and innovative theater experience. (USA)
Recommended Ages: 6-13

Farfalle (Butterflies)
Teatro Di Piazza D’Occassione

Tuesday, May 4, 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Wednesday, May 5, 5:00 pm
Friday, May 7, 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 8, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm

Allen Theatre

Become immersed in a world made of music, dance, digital images and butterflies. Through sounds, movement and imagery, Farfalle traces the life cycle of the butterfly, transforming this biological story of metamorphosis into stunning art. During the performance, children are invited to enter the scene and move among the images which react to their gestures and movement. (Italy)
Recommended Ages: 3-8

The Man Who Planted Trees
Puppet State Theatre Company

Friday, May 7, 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 8, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm

Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre

Through a memorable blend of comedy and inspired storytelling, we follow a French shepherd and his very lively dog as they set out to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland, restoring a ruined ecosystem. You will hear the wind, feel the rain and smell the lavender in this captivating, multi-sensory puppetry adaptation of Jean Giono’s beloved fable and book. (Scotland)
Recommended Ages: 6-13

The Dream Jam Band

Friday, May 7, 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 8, 11 am, 5 pm

Ohio Theatre

As featured on PBS Sprout, the Dream Jam Band delivers a vibrant and diverse musical performance of original songs for the whole family. Their influences range from The Beatles to Mozart and from Duke Ellington to Woody Guthrie. The Dream Jam Band won four 2008 Children’s Music Web awards and their debut album was named to the National Public Radio Top 10 list of the Year’s Best Family and Children’s Albums. (USA)
Recommended Ages: 3-8

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience

Saturday, May 8, 2:00 pm

Ohio Theatre

Grammy award winning Terrance Simien and his eclectic Zydeco Experience band mates have toured the globe with their unique mix of the varied rich indigenous music forms of Louisiana: zydeco-funk meets Afro-Caribbean reggae-world music. Rolling Stone calls Simien “a zydeco master,” and there is no better way to introduce children to a fun, new music experience. (USA)
Recommended Ages: 3-13




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