The ever-popular ORyan the OMazing returns with his crazy juggling, stilt walking and humor. Watch Make your own suncatcher & learn about upcoming classes! Kidsburgh: EQT Children's Theater Festival returns this weekend. This season of ultimate family theater is full of exciting adventures, captivating stories, humor, and plenty of surprises! And I also think thats what makes us a little bit different. So, if Snow White is lost in the forest, they become all the animal friends who guide her through the forest safely.. A knowledgeable staff member will identify that bass, carp, catfish or freshwater drum for you. Grimmz Fairy Tales, by Experiential Theater and Childrens Theater of Charlotte, gives a hip hop twist to familiar fairy tales as part of the 2022 EQT Childrens Theater Festival in Pittsburgh. All Ages Some are expected to sell out in advance. That, for me, is what theater does. Recommended for ages 8 to adult. All Ages 2023 Summer Acting Workshops Ages 4 ~ 17 | June 19 th ~ August 18 th What will they think of next? Loads of free, hands-on activities, like the Rainbow Fish Storytime, Alloy School Craft Party and an Origami Station will pique imaginations. Liberty Magic's resident magician Mr. Messado delights with roaming street magic performances! Enroll now and find out! . She has polluted the water to drive out all the sea life in order to take over the underwater kingdom. Period. Live On Stage UPMC Events Center - Moon Township, PA Canceled Event Info May 23, 2025 TBA Dino Ranch Palace Theatre-Greensburg - Greensburg, PA Postponed Event Info Venues Near Pittsburgh PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park Pittsburgh, PA There had to be a letter from her, and they needed to find it! A.R.T./NY to Release WHAT'S OFF? Since its launch in 2016, Remake Learning Days has grown in scope locally as well as expanded to regions across the country. Director Scott P. Calhoon puts it this way: Mystery, mayhem, murder have never been absolutely so much fun! Best for middle school kids to adults. The availability of additional seats at the water table is subject to change. The Cinco de Rhino Happy Hour is $70 and $55 for designated drivers. All Ages To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Registration is $15. July 17, 2023 12:56 PM PT. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julie Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Mar 19 - 20, 2023 | Byham TheaterProduced by Jeff Boyer ProductionsSee the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Every single day that that class meets, I feel a miracle occurs, Marino says. Phone Number: 412-831-8552 The Student School for ages 10-18 helps students explore musical theater and the performing arts field. Watch They can tell a story through speaking and their writing and stimulate their imaginations.. Kids will learn about conservation efforts to preserve the rhinoceros through hands-on crafts and all those fun facts kids love, like a herd of rhinos is called a crash. Its not about perfection. Year after year, Nan builds their tower higher and higher to protect them from the disgraceful, scary world. Players of all ages & skill levels can learn, play, and experience chess. Come along with the ever-exuberant character of . Catch a session of Craft Time with Pittsburgh Park Rangers for artsy nature fun. With live sound effects, animation and theatrical imagination, the show is mostly visual, with limited words. Hop, prance, and sway in the magical story & song of "Carnival of the Animals". Janes Endangered Animal Experience focuses on the plight of the North American honey bee and its importance to the environment. Kids perform in three full student productions, too. Jordan Donica and Awa Sal Secka Join RENT at the Kennedy Center, Photos & Video: First Look at CHESS at The Muny, Video: Inside Special VIP Preview of ROGERS: THE MUSICAL, Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles, Show of the Week: Tickets From 30 for Both Parts of HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD, Photos: First Look At THE 39 STEPS At The Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough. More star power can be found at Pittsburgh Musical Theater in the West End. ", A theater company from Nova Scotia takes three colorful Todd Par books and brings them to life on stage with a show called, "It's OK to Be Different.". First published on May 18, 2023 / 6:16 PM. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Gemini Children's Theater Pittsburgh has quite an extensive opportunity list for kids in theater, says Jill Jeffrey, executive director of Gemini Childrens Theater. And pretty much our educational program is really focused on literacy, focused on reading and writing. All Ages Grimmz Fairy Tales, by Experiential Theater and Childrens Theater of Charlotte at Byham Theater The story finds Jay and Will Grimmz, the hip-hop, fable, story-dance-pop sensations, presenting a concert in their hometown. Here in Pittsburgh, kids can learn about the salamanders importance to the ecosystem and the dangers it faces through special programming at the Carnegie Science Center. Again. M-T, 6:30pm; W-Th, 10 am. In honor of Earth Day . When they come through the door at our school, they can come to the center and be themselves, says Billy Hartung, executive director. Age Recommendation: The show is suitable for ages 7+ onlyWeekday Matinee available. 1139 Woodbourne Avenue Every one of us is attached to the educational end and has a student with us.. Special Thanks Learn More Contact Us Learn More STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to receive emails about EQT Pittsburgh Children's Theater Festival. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Sing, dance, and create while learning new words & building vocabulary! Gemini Children's Theater More Information | Tickets Production Photography by Shawn Hopkins, Bellezza Artistica Fotografia Check It Out! Expect themed activities, storytime and a visit with animal ambassadors. Amazing three-dimensional chalk art in the Cultural District courtesy of The Chalking Dad! The last in-person Festival took place . While searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake.The Gruffalo is also a part of the 2023 EQT Children's Theater Festival. Kids and families can explore, play and learn in downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District this weekend at the EQT Children's Theater Festival which is now in its 37th year. Through the comradery involved in creating productions, kids learn how to work in teams and articulate clearly. I have parents standing at the door waiting for their kid to freak out and have to leave like they do at countless other activities, who, by the end of the hour, are like I cannot believe that theyre in there taking part.. Learn The No. What will they think of next? All Ages KDKA: Pittsburgh's EQT Children's Theater Festival begins Friday Design, build & race your own LEGO race car! Enjoy crazy balloon creations courtesy of Mike the Balloon Guy & Company! 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Spread some magic with Rapunzel in this storytime performance. 420 Chartiers Avenue | McKees Rocks PA 15136. With success stories like Zachary Quinto and Billy Porter, Pittsburgh theater schools have good reason to be proud. So often, a positive arts experience as a young person will influence future choices when theyre grown up and buying their own tickets, she said. But we have these workshop classes on Saturdays where we treat it like a rehearsal process for the 8-week semester, he says. EQT Children's Theater Festival returns live to Pittsburgh The program takes kids who are struggling readers and uses theater techniques and theater strategies that help to improve their reading and help them to discover that literature can fun. Downtown will be transformed into one of the biggest family celebrations of the year during the EQT Childrens Festival, happening May 19-21. All Ages Stack and build with larger-than-life block systems! And I think what we share with these kids every chance we get, is the character that you develop in yourself is more important to us than the character youre playing.. Clearly hiccups are universally funny. 412.539.0900 x236. And they have a summer camp, too. Watch Zip Code: Make your own colorful collage art in the style of Andy Warhol! Recommended for ages 3 and older. Groups of 10+ can order tickets by calling 412-471-6930 or visit TrustArts.org/groupsales.In addition to their seats, season ticket holders receive great benefits including great savings on additional single tickets, restaurant discounts, and an unlimited amount of ticket exchanges. And on top of the shows, there are more than 50 free activities outside the theaters. Its OK to be Different, aimed at ages 3-7, is produced by Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia and incorporates innovative puppetry with playful music. Please reload the page and try again. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The show embodies the strength, agility and joy of life found in African youth. No events are currently available. In the Australian outback, three friends eat, sing, and invent their way to a cure in this hilarious musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship, and how to once and for all stop the hiccups. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Hands-on natural history experience from Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Address: Corrigan Dr. & Brownsville Rd. Participate in a community art project & learn how to prevent gun violence. Classes and performances are held throughout the school year, along with summer camps. Buy Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Tickets & View the Event Schedule at Box Office Ticket Sales! Lineup Announced For Pittsburgh's Children's Theater and Bridge Theater Water is the theme of Sakasaka, a wordless physical comedy from La Compagnie Zolobe of Madagascar that teaches the importance of water conservation between laughs and music. You can find the complete lineup here. Pittsburgh International Children's Theater The Children's Home of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, both situated along Penn Avenue, are among 50 hospitals nominated nationwide. Kids can refine their chess playing skills with Lets Play Chess offered by Queens Gambit Institute of Pittsburgh. Prepare to rock with Pittsburgh's rockstars of tomorrow! There likely won't be any more movie productions like this one in town until the Hollywood actors' and writers' strikes are settled. Festival Food | EQT Children's Theater Festival | The Pittsburgh May 18, 2023 / 6:16 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. AndLiberty Magics resident magician brings his Mr. Sally Quinn is an award-winning writer and editor who has been covering her favorite city for more than 30 years. We close our school on Fridays, and we open all the studios, and we have the same teachers and the same resources, Hartung says. Single tickets (starting at $12) can be purchased online at TrustArts.org/Kids or by calling 412-456-6666. Their emerging confidence is a quality that carries through any career. Clearly, hiccups are universally funny. And that's the least of his troubles. . There is probably not a show on Broadway that doesnt have at least one former Burgh theater kid in the cast or working behind the scenes. Look for street performers like the Chalking Dads Interactive 3D Chalk Art, Street Magic with Mr. Messado and the juggling, clownish antics of ORyan the OMazing. Like any theater classes, they are going to learn to get up in front of a group, express themselves, think creatively and see what all goes into a production, work as a team and take on a project larger than themselves and learn to work with others to make it come to fruition.. Kids & Family 13 Pittsburgh events in May for kids who can't get enough free fun May 19-21: The EQT Children's Theater Festival, Wild Kratts at the Children's Museum and Touch-A-Truck. The family-friendly Sunday matinee takes place in Liberty Magics intimate speakeasy setting, with 67 seats in four rows. How did you experience it? she said. Use fun & colorful stickers to decorate our EQT Children's Theater Festival sticker hut! Year after year, Nan builds their tower higher and higher to protect them from the disgraceful, scary world. Create a one of a kind carrying bag with artwork inspired by Aboriginal artwork of the Australian Outback. You will also find more than 100 virtual events that can be explored at home. Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Address: 182 Allegheny Center Mall City: Pittsburgh . All Ages On top of the shows, more than 50 free activities are outside the theaters. People who are going to open their pocketbooks when companies like mine say, support this program. . All the shows involve audience participation. There arent many childrens festival, especially in the states. And fostering an environment where kids are supportive of one another and help each other to grow., An important component, she says, is using the arts to teach them life skills and a work ethic that teach responsibility and team building so that when they leave here, they take those skills to any area they pursue.. You will follow the crowd Downtown and through the Armstrong Tunnel, over the 10th Street Bridge and onto East Carson Street. 412-264-6090, 380 Southpointe Blvd Plaza II Ste 120 Enjoy spending time with those you care about with these classic games & building blocks. "The three titles that are performed on stage are all about self-confidence and understanding and being kind to ourselves and the environment around us," Komar says. Watch In Buoyant SEA, babies and young children sing and splash together along with their grown-ups through misty rivers & the icy arctic in a "water table play" about the joy of togetherness through all states of being. Being professional, being polite, being thankful for the opportunity. All Ages May 17 - 19, 2024 More details to come. The biggest thing that sets us apart is our whole concept is to create a community where its not about art as competition, but art as collaboration, Cordaro says. / CBS Pittsburgh. Highmark Theatre, This performance will be followed by a talkback, Age Recommendations: Best for ages 3 and up. Whether it be shouting the magic words from the comfort of your seats or by coming up onstage to be trained as a magical assistant, audience members will participate throughout the show. $1.50. We are more a producing organization that has an educational program, Brinda says. Kids ages 4 to 7 have fun with the Creative Learning Package that includes Tap Tots, Plies and Pirouettes, and Broadway Juniors. 10 Children's Way Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Ph. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP EVENTS. M-T, 6:30pm; W-Th, 10 am. Classes cover a variety of disciplines such as creative play, puppetry, story writing, theater games, scene work, improvisation, monologue studies . Kids are exposed to different areas, from stage combat and set design to costumes and makeup.