Dreamweaver Marketing News, CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES

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Media Contact:Diana Roth, Communications Manager, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
412-471-8717/Roth@TrustArts.org 

Images available at: http://TrustArts.org/pressSearch: 2016 Dog Loves Books 

 PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES 

CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES
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ARTSPOWER INDOG LOVES BOOKS 

NOVEMBER 13-20, 2016 

SIX PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS

Pittsburgh, PA— The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces ArtsPower’s musical touring production Dog Loves Books will open the 2016-2017 Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series. Performances take place November 13 through 20, 2016 at six different locations throughout the area. 

Dog Loves Books, produced byArtsPower, is based on Louise Yates’ New York Times best seller.  Dog Loves Bookscelebrates the power of the imagination and the satisfaction that comes from sharing books with others.  The musical features songs and choreography that bring to life the story of Dog and his love of books that leads him to open a book store.  In order to convince people to buy his books, Dog acts out some of his favorite stories, including a modern version of “Little Red Riding Hood”.  The performance is recommended for ages 3-10 years and is 55 minutes in length. 

ArtsPower was founded in 1985 by brothers Gary and Mark Blackman.  Greg Gunning is the artistic director and Karen Bibbo is the company and production manager.  The company has presented original musicals and dramas to children and families across the country in 49 states for the past 31 years.  In 2015, ArtsPower was named as one of America’s top 12 touring theatre companies “that make a difference” across the United States by Backstage.com.

For more information, visit www.artspower.org, follow on www.facebook.com/ArtspowerInc.

To watch a scene from ArtsPower’s Dog Loves Books, visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWBO19bkcNQ orartspower.org/shows/dog-loves-books/. 

Ticket InformationIndividual tickets ($10.50 in advance; $12.00 at the door) can be ordered online at www.TrustArts.org/kids, by calling412-456-6666, or in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Group tickets can be ordered by calling 412-471-6930.  Subscriptions and Flex Ticket Packages to the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series are available by calling 412-456-1390.  Children under 2 are free but require a lap pass. 

Dog Loves Books performance locations include: City: Byham Theater, November 13 at 2:00 p.m.; East: Penn Hills High School, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.; North: Marshall Middle School, November 17 at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.; West:Cornell High School, November 18 at 7:00 p.m.; South: Mt. Lebanon High School, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.; and Butler: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, November 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Animal Friends and Therapy Dogs to visit Byham Theater, Sunday, November 13, 2016

Animal Friends and a group of therapy dogs and their handlers will be joining children and families on Sunday, November 13 at the Byham Theater in the lobby before the performance of Dog Loves Books that begins at 2:00 p.m.  Animal Friends’ Pet Assisted Literacy Services (PALS) program helps promote a love of reading through the animal-human bond. The canine reading specialists and their handlers provide children with a non-judgmental and supportive environment that helps to make reading a more fun and positive experience. Learn more about the PALS programs atwww.ThinkingOutsidetheCage.org/Rover.

Upcoming shows in the 2016-2017 Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, include: Theatreworks USA in Pete the Cat (January 8-15, 2017); Galumpha (February 14-19, 2017); Circo Comedia (March 5-12, 2017); The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour: Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In a Play! (May 18-21, 2017, also presented as part of the EQT Children’s Theater Festival).  

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents a variety of family programming including the following series and festival.  For more information please visit www.TrustArts.org.

The Citizens Bank Children’s Theater (now in its 47^th season), a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, opens the door for children to experience professional performing arts programming which inspires, challenges, educates, and stimulates respect for and an understanding of all cultures in an entertaining and enlightening way.  The series introduces children to the arts early in life sparking their interest and appreciation so they continue to enjoy and support the arts as they grow up. 

The EQT Bridge Theater Series (now in its 2^nd season, 2016-2017), for ages 7 and up, expands upon the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s mission of bringing artistic opportunities to children of all ages through culturally diverse performances that will continue to engage young audiences through participation, encouragement of and respect for their creative ideas and develop their interest in the arts.

The EQT Children’s Theater Festival (celebrating its 31st year in 2017; May 18-21, 2017) is one of only four international children’s theater festivals in the nation. For the fourth year, the EQT Foundation, the charitable affiliation of EQT Corporation, will serve as the lead and title sponsor of the Children’s Theater Festival. The festival is known for performances and area premieres from artists around the world, free outdoor arts, music and installations, and unique free hands-on activities for any age. The festival welcomes everyone to participate in the educational and cultural experiences that bring people together while enjoying elements of fun and surprise.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District. The District is one of the country’s largest land masses “curated” by a single nonprofit arts organization. A major catalytic force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity. Using the arts as an economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh’s quality of life. Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Cultural Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the arts. For more information, visit TrustArts.org.

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Dreamweaver Marketing News, Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School

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Media Contact:Show Publicist: Diana Roth, Communications Manager, 412-471-8717/Roth@TrustArts.org

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Search: 2016 Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School 

PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES 

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THEATREWORKS USA IN

JUNIE B.'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL 

JANUARY 10 - 17, 2016

SIX PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT PITTSBURGH 

Pittsburgh, PA—The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the award-winning Theatreworks USA will bring its musical stage production of Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School, to six neighborhood locations throughout the Pittsburgh area, January 10-17, 2016.  This production is part of the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.  Citizens Bank is the season sponsor of the series. 

Theatreworks USA’s Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School brings together the creative team from the original Junie B. Jones musical. The book, lyrics, and music are by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich (Theatreworks USA’s Junie B. Jones and Ever After, Dear Edwina, “Taylor the Latte Boy”) based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park. The production was originally directed by Peter Flynn (Theatreworks USA’s Junie B. Jones, Henry and Mudge, Skippyjon Jones) and choreographed by Devanand Janki (Theatreworks USA’s Junie B. Jones and Skippyjon Jones, Off-Broadway: Zanna Don’t, Cupid & Psyche). The scenic design is by Luke Hegel-Cantarella (Theatreworks USA’s Junie B. Jones), and the costumes are by Lora LaVon (Theatreworks USA’s Junie B. Jones). 

Theatreworks USA’s musical adventure, Junie B.’s Essential Survival

Guide to School, is based on the popular books by Barbara Park.  Now that Junie B. Jones has been going to school for over one-and-a-half years, who better to write the book on EVERYTHING you need to know? From bus rules to band-aids, carpools to cookies, Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With a jillion tips, tricks and trip-ups, Junie B. shares her hard-won expertise and shows us all how school is sometimes scary, sometimes super-fun, and ALWAYS something to sing about! This 60-minute musical is recommended for audiences age 3 and up.

To view scene highlights from Theatreworks USA’s musical production of Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School, visit: https://youtu.be/rJI33GTe-R8.

Individual tickets ($12 at the door; $10.50 in advance) can be ordered online at www.TrustArts.org/kids, by calling 412-456-6666, or purchased in person at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh. Group tickets can be ordered by calling 412-471-6930. Subscriptions and Flex Ticket Packages are available by calling 412-456-1390.

Performance Locations

City: Byham Theater, Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, January 11 at 10:15 a.m. (student groups only)

East: Penn Hills High School, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

North: Marshall Middle School, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

West: Hopewell High School, Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

South: Mt. Lebanon High School, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Butler: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, Sunday, January 17, 2016  at 2:00 p.m.

Theatreworks USASince 1961, Theatreworks USA has enlightened, entertained, and instructed over 85 million people in 49 states and Canada, now performing for about three million people annually. Every year, the company tours approximately 16 shows from its ever-growing repertoire of 125 plays and musicals. Under the direction of Barbara Pasternack (Artistic Director) and Ken Arthur (Managing Director), Theatreworks USA is the only children’s theatre to receive both a Drama Desk and a Lucille Lortel Award, and they are known for an extensive multi-cultural guest artist roster, including storytellers, puppeteers, poets and magicians.  The company is one of the most honored theatres of its kind, including the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award (2001) and The Actors Fund of America’s Medal of Honor (2000) to Theatreworks USA founders Jay Narnick and Charles Hull.  www.twusa.org

Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series
The Citizens Bank Children’s Theater, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, opens the door for children to experience professional performing arts programming which inspires, challenges, educates, and stimulates respect for and an understanding of all cultures in an entertaining and enlightening way. The series introduces children to the arts early in life sparking their interest and appreciation so they continue to enjoy and support the arts as they grow up. The Children’s Theater is part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s line of family programming. Other programming includes the EQT Children’s Theater Festival, one of only four international children’s theater festivals in the nation, and the EQT Bridge Theater Series, a new theater series connecting with ages 7+ and presenting professional theater from around the world.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District. The District is one of the country’s largest land masses “curated” by a single nonprofit arts organization. A major catalytic force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity. Using the arts as an economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh’s quality of life. Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Cultural Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the arts. For more information, visit TrustArts.org.

Follow us on Twitter @CulturalTrust, and like us on Facebook.

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