When:

Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM

Where:

Emery Theater Entrance, 1112 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Street parking available. Event will be held outside.

What: 

Official Property Purchase Announcement: Witness the exciting revelation of our official acquisition of the Emery Theater property, a pivotal step forward in our mission to transform this iconic venue, preserving its rich history while ushering in a new era.

Street-Side Chain-Cutting Ceremony: Join us in a symbolic moment, outside, as we ceremoniously cut the chain on the front doors, signifying the beginning of a transformative journey for the Emery Theater.

Whimsical Groundbreaking with “Fairy Dust”: Step away from a typical groundbreaking ceremony’s conventional shovels and dirt. Instead, think back to your childhood days of beach pails and tiny shovels. Envision a magical moment, throwing “fairy dust” into the air, marking this occasion with a touch of enchantment.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) has embarked on a campaign to purchase, restore, and reimagine the historically significant Emery Theater. This partnership will revitalize the theater, a treasured cultural asset, and provide a permanent home for children’s theatre in Cincinnati’s vibrant urban core.

What TCT envisions is not simply a restoration, but a reinvention of the theater into a modern and memorable venue equipped with the latest technology that inspires and teaches diverse audiences. And TCT’s plans to incorporate the most modern technology, a turntable stage lift, projection mapping, and a large video wall will enliven the audience experience and overcome backstage and wing limitations. Through this remarkable technology and planned expanded programming, TCT is revitalizing an icon, returning to its original home, and putting Cincinnati on the map as a family theatrical destination.

Celebrating 104 years this season, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is the oldest children’s theatre in the country and the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire MainStage season to children. Its mission is to educate, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Its vision is to awaken a lifelong love of theater in children and the young at heart. Today, the Children’s Theatre brings art to life for audiences through three key programs: TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre, TCT on Tour, and TCT Academy. Each season TCT strives to reach more than 200,000 people in the Cincinnati region.