UC Clermont’s Calico Children’s Theatre announces 2019-20 season

Season tickets available now

UC Clermont’s Calico Children’s Theatre has announced its 2019-20 season. Calico Children’s Theatre is a UC Clermont College initiative that aims to provide high quality entertainment for families with young children. All performances are approximately one hour long and are held on the UC Clermont campus in Krueger Auditorium, Snyder Building at 4200 Clermont College Drive.

“Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli’s Fire”
Performed by The Frisch Marionettes

Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. (Yellow Bus Series Performance)
Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. (general public)

This performance features the classic character Mowgli, who was stolen from his mother at birth and raised in the jungle by wolves. Mowgli must face his destiny as a man when the tiger Shere Khan threatens him and the peace in the jungle. Produced and directed by Kevin Frisch and adapted from an original script by Nicholas Coppala. Original music composed and performed by Steve Frisch. Recommended for grades K-6.

“Mrs. Claus Saves the Day”
Performed by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., (Yellow Bus Series Performance)
Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m., (Yellow Bus Series Performance)
Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. (general public)

When Christmas is threatened by a severe outbreak of the North Pole Pox and Santa himself is quarantined, it’s Mrs. Claus to the rescue! She has less than 24 hours to figure out how to pull off the best Christmas ever. Good thing she has a team of elves and Christmas creatures to work out the details. With traditional carols and a world-premiere script (commissioned by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati), this holiday musical is about leadership, goodwill and teamwork. Recommended for grades K-5.

Ticket Pricing

$10 season tickets: per person, both shows, order and save (excludes Yellow Bus performances)
$5 per person, “Jungle Book”
$7 per person, “Mrs. Claus Saves the Day”
$4 per person, Yellow Bus Series performances, open to school groups only

For additional information, order forms or to order online, visit www.ucclermont.edu/community/arts or contact UC Clermont Community Arts at (513) 558-1215.

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