Frick Fine Arts
Studio Theater
Cathedral of Learning Lawn
Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 3001
Bellefield Auditorium
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Dudes
Miracoco Entry every 30 minutes from 9:30am-1:30pm
Cinderella Cinderella
11:15AM
Dudes
12:45PM
Origami Tales
Plop
Origami Tales
Miracoco Entry every 30 minutes from 9:30am-1:30pm
Cinderella Cinderella
FRIDAY, MAY 18 9:45AM
Dudes
Origami Tales
11:15AM
Dudes
World of Rhythm
Cinderella
Origami Tales
Cinderella
12:45PM
Plop
Plop
Miracoco Entry every 30 minutes from 9:30am-1:30pm
SATURDAY, MAY 19 9:30AM
Dudes
Origami Tales
11:15AM
World of Rhythm
1:00PM
Origami Tales
2:45PM
World of Rhythm
4:00PM
Plop
Miracoco
Cinderella Plop
Entry every 30 minutes from 9:30am-5:30pm
Dudes
5:00PM
Origami Tales
Cinderella
SUNDAY, MAY 20 9:30AM
Dudes
Origami Tales
11:15AM
World of Rhythm
1:00PM
World of Rhythm
2:30PM
Origami Tales
3:30PM 5:00PM
Children’s
Dudes
pittsburgh al i n t e r n at i o n
9:45AM
Theater
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Receive one free chaperone ticket with the purchase of 20 paid tickets through March 1, 2012.
12:45PM
Origami Tales
Plop
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11:15AM
Origami Tales
719 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Dudes
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources
9:45AM
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PAID
Charity Randall Theater
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage
Performance Schedule
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater and Giant Eagle present
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Group information
Plop
Miracoco
Cinderella Plop
Entry every 30 minutes from 9:30am-5:30pm
Dudes Origami Tales
Cinderella
PGHKIDS.ORG • 412-471-6930
PGHKIDS.ORG
Children’s pittsburgh nal i n t e r n at i o
Theater A DIVISION OF
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Dear Educators and Group
Leaders
ue experience for a young person. Theater is an extraordinar y and uniq s them with different cultures and Attending a performance engage mediums for expressing ideas and perspectives, as well as different pes, music, movement, and dance. stories, such as puppetr y, soundsca to dren’s Theater, we are dedicated At the Pittsburgh International Chil us children and students. Please join continuing this tradition for your ’s Pittsburgh International Children this year as we celebrate the 26th nce erie exp to ce chan students a Festival and give your children and the gift of theater. to welcome featured performers This year, the Festival is pleased , Senegal, Spain, Germany, Surinam from the Netherlands, Bangladesh, h Eac an. Jap and d tlan Kingdom, Sco Venezuela, Australia, The United l as it is fun, and throughout the ona cati edu performance will be as ups to participate in the process. Gro Festival, children are encouraged , ural free hands-on educational, cult and individuals can look forward to oor as performances on our free outd and international activities, as well the in e plac take in will once aga Community Stage. The Festival y ersit Univ the Schenley Plaza and beautiful green spaces surrounding the , arks the generous help of Citip of Pittsburgh in Oakland. With ary s Conservancy, and Carnegie Libr University of Pittsburgh, the Park 5 you over 65 performances in over of Pittsburgh we are able to bring y! enjo to e yon ever ething for venues and ensure that there is som a field trip your students will Please consider being our guest for
never
forget, May 16-20, 2012!
Pamela K. Lieberman, MBA
AT A GLANCE
May 16-20, 2012 University of Pittsburgh Theaters & Schenley Plaza • Free hands-on grounds activities take place Wednesday through Sunday • Free community stage is active Thursday through Sunday • Plenty of bus parking is available • The Festival is fully handicapped accessible
ADD-ONS
Trust amming, The Pittsburgh Cultural Manager of Children’s Theater Progr al ational Children’s Theater and Festiv Intern urgh Pittsb of tor Direc Executive
University of Pittsburgh Nationality Room Tours
The University of Pittsburgh offers specially-themed tours of the Nationality Rooms during the Festival. Call the University of Pittsburgh at 412-624-6001 to set up a tour.
BOOK TICKETS TODAY! 412-471-6930
Featured Performances
Group Tickets
World of Rhythm
Drums United is an exciting world-percussion group composed of performers from the Netherlands, Bangladesh, Senegal, Spain, Germany, Surinam, Venezuela. Blending African drumming, Dance, Hip Hop, Indian tablas, Cuban rumbas and more, this ensemble is more than just a drum group – Drums United features quality drumming in celebration of the unifying power of music. drumsunited.com ages 6 through adult | Bellefield Hall Auditorium CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Music, Cultural Exploration, Mathematics, Physical Education, Humanities, Performance, Dance, Listening, Art
Plop!
Windmill Theatre (South Adelaide, Australia)
This is a tale of true bravery when the smallest and most frightened creature summons up some rabbit courage to confront the terrible Plop! Specially crafted to provide our youngest audiences with an intimate, non-threatening first theatrical experience, this production explores the fear of unknown things that sometimes aren’t so scary after all. windmill.org.au ages 1-5 years | Studio Theatre in the Cathedral of Learning CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Speaking and Listening, Interpersonal Relations, Ecology, Art, Humanities, Performance, Technology, Science
1 Show: $7 per person 2 Show: $12 per person 3 show: $18 per person
SCHEDULE
Performances are scheduled to allow for enough time to get to multiple performances each day
Miracoco: $5 per person
Dudes
Beumer and Drost (Netherlands)
Dudes is a hilarious mix of song, dance, juggling, puppetry, slap-stick comedy and more! The action takes place in the confines of a small locker room where the limitless possibilities of the imagination unfold. Among the thousands of locker rooms in Black & Gold Country, this might be the zaniest of them all! Join the “Dudes” and be amazed by how funny sports can be behind the scenes. beumerendrost.nl ages 6 through adult | Charity Randall Theatre CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Cultural Exploration, Humanities, Art, Performance, Interpersonal Relations, Language Arts, Safety, Physical Education, Speaking and Listening
Miracoco
Architects of Air (Nottingham, UK)
Artist Alan Parkinson is back by popular demand with a brand new Luminaria! Enter a unique labryinth of light and color equivalent to the size of a Steeler’s football field! A melding of architecture styles from across the globe, this giant inflatable structure will astonish you with its colorful domes and shimmering reflective panels. This is a work of art that must be seen to be believed! architects-of-air.com all ages | Cathedral of Learning Lawn CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Science, Mathematics, Music, Engineering, Environment, Ecology, Geography, Interpersonal Relations, Listening and Speaking, Technology, Performance, Humanities, Art
Cinderella
Origami Tales
In this innovative, award-winning puppet show, Cinderella must find a dress, get to the ball and fall in love with the most handsome Prince in the world—all before midnight! This classic fairy tale is beautifully re-imagined with secret hatches, hidden drawers, jazz, and a handbag full of magic.
In Japanese, ori- means “to fold” and -gami means “paper.” Using origami, music and audience participation, Kuniko Yamamoto provides a magical entry into Japanese culture. In her new show “Origami Tales,” mythological character masks and puppets, amazing flowers and a dragon—all made from origami—set the stage while Kuniko shares heartfelt stories from ancient Japan.
Shona Reppe Puppets (Scotland) “…inventive brilliance and mischievous, witty touches abound in this one woman puppet production.” The Herald
shonareppepuppets.co.uk ages 4 and up | Frick Fine Arts Auditorium CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Humanities, Performance, Puppetry, Cultural Exploration, Art, Literature, Listening and Speaking
SPECIAL THANKS
Kuniko Theater (Japan/USA)
Kunikotheater.com ages 4 through adult | Bellefield Hall Auditorium CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Cultural Exploration, World Languages, Mythology, Art, Humanities, Engineering, Math, Puppetry, History, World Cultures, Geography, Performance