962 Mount Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Playhouse School Outreach Tour
In addition to producing world-class, professional theatre for 130,000 Greater Cincinnati residents annually, the Playhouse offers an extensive range of educational programs. In the 2017-18 season, the Playhouse brought the magic of live theatre to schools in the region through its School Outreach Tour, consisting of three plays: The Last Firefly by Naomi Iizuka; Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, adapted by Toby Hulse; and Mike Kenny’s adaptation of Rapunzel. Plays were performed by members of the Acting Internship Program, giving young actors real-world experience, and featured professionally-designed costumes, sound effects, and sets. Study guides and actor-led discussions after the performances strengthened learning and engagement. Productions were performed in 67 schools and reached 23,792 children, 63% of whom were from low-income homes. Support from a Dater grant allowed the Playhouse to fully or partially cover the costs for 57 Title I schools that have minimal access to arts education.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513)-977-2242
Program: Playhouse School Outreach Tour
Focus Area: Arts Education
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