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The Children's Theatre
The Children's Theatre performs
A Pirate-y Peter Pan
1/22/24, 1pm FREE, advanced registration required
Ahoy there, mateys! Hoist the Jolly Roger as we fly off to Neverland to explore J. M. Barrie’s classic fairy tale- with a swashbuckling twist: everyone is a pirate! Shiver me timbers! This interactive story-telling experience brings members of the audience on stage to be a part of the action. Follow well-loved characters like Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys and even the villainous Captain Hook on this new, Arrgh-some adventure!
Playhouse in the Park
Tomas and the Librarian
by Playhouse in the Park
11/3, 1pm
Tomás loves stories and knows all his Papa Grande’s by heart. As the young son of a migrant farm workers, Tomás has a chance encounter with librarian in Iowa who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. His imagination takes off as he reads book after book and discovers worlds filled with dinosaurs, tigers and explorers. Based on the beloved book, this inspiring true story celebrates reading, imagination and creativity. Both English and Spanish speakers can readily understand this bilingual play.
Recommended for Kindergarten and up.
Playhouse in the Park
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Performed by Playhouse in the Park
April 21, 1pm; FREE; advanced registration required
Dramatized by LE CLANCHÉ DU RAND
Based on the book by C.S. LEWIS
Recommended for ages 5 and up
In Narnia — a land of talking animals, mythical creatures and eternal winter — the White Witch holds power over all. Any who dare dissent are turned instantly into stone. But one day, a little girl named Lucy enters this magical land through an enchanted wardrobe, and her fantastical adventure signals the fulfillment of a prophecy and great change to come. Step through the wardrobe with Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund in this tour-de-force, two‐actor adaptation of the beloved and heroic tale of good’s triumph over evil.
TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
October 13, 2025, 1pm
Adapted by José Cruz González
Based on the book by Pat Mora
Recommended for ages 5 and up (Schools: Kindergarten and up)
SUMMARY
"Tomás, the son of migrant farm workers, meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. The stories enrich the lives of Tomás’ family and instill a love of reading. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. Adapted from the well-loved book, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers."
ALICE IN THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
March 2, 2025, 1pm
A world premiere play for young audiences written by Maggie Lou Rader
Based on the stories and characters of A.A. Milne and Lewis Carroll
Recommended for ages 5 and up (Schools: Kindergarten and up)
SUMMARY
"Alice in the Hundred Acre Wood is a literary mashup, crime caper mystery for audiences of all ages. Join Alice, the best detective in Wonderland, who takes the case when Winnie the Pooh hires her to solve the case of Christopher Robin's kidnapping. Upon her arrival in the Hundred Acre Wood, Alice finds a very anxious Piglet, a terribly unfocused Tigger, and a very Eeoyre-y Eeoyre. Will Alice find the culprit? Will she be able to bring Christopher Robin home? Will Piglet learn tools to help him cope with his anxiety? This mashup of everyone's favorite childhood stories will have your audiences laughing as they follow clues and help Alice crack the case!"
Ice Cream and Opera
July 28, 2:30-4:30
Buy an ice cream treat from Mingles Ice Cream Truck at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum while enjoying a free outdoor opera performance from Cincinnati Opera! Ice cream will be available for purchase from 2:30-4:30pm. Opera starts at 3pm.
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