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1 Pittsburgh International MAY 1-18 PITTSBURGH S CULTURAL DISTRICT TrustArts.org/PghKids Groups Children s P I T T S B U R G H I N T E R N A T I O N A L Theater A DIVISION OF

2 WELCOME TO THE CULTURAL DISTRICT! Theater is an extraordinary and unique experience for a young person. Live performances engage people from different cultures and perspectives, showing them different ways to express ideas. EQT Pittsburgh International Children s Festival is dedicated to continuing this tradition for your children. This year, the Festival moves to downtown Pittsburgh s vibrant Cultural District, showcasing classic Festival experiences as well as new adventures, performances and theater. Share the gift of theater with your children as we celebrate the 28 th EQT Pittsburgh International tional Children s Festival! Pamela K. Lieberman, MBA Manager of Children s Theater Programming, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Executive Director, Pittsburgh International Children s Theater and Festival TrustArts.org/PghKids Groups

3 AT A GLANCE 7Professional Theater Performances from around the world Plus a fabulous, immersive visual arts installation This year in the Cultural District, also enjoy: Pop-up LilyPad Park at the center of the Festival footprint Free hands-on activities, art installations and public art Free outdoor Community Stage featuring local and regional artists Frog Stop Scavenger Hunt throughout the Cultural District Stories and activities from Citiparks Alphabet Trail & Tales and roving Art Cart

4 FEATURED PERFORMANCES Animals An incredibly simple collection of objects transform before your eyes into a pack of lovable creatures. Hats become snails. A mop becomes a thirsty sheep. A joyous, playful safari of the senses, Animals inspires gales of laughter and moments of wonder. El Retablo (Spain) 5 minutes Ages 3-8 titereselretablo.com TrusT ArTs education center WednesdAY 11:00 am THursdAY 11:00 am 7:00 pm FridAY 11:00 am 7:00 pm saturday 11:00 am 5:00 pm sunday 11:00 am 5:00 pm

5 Invisi BALL Go, team! A live-action soccer game transforms the theater into a stadium. Audiences will be chanting, laughing and cheering along to a game played without a ball! Soccer has never been so animated and amusing. This incredibly charming production captures the essence and fun of the world s obsession with soccer. nadine Animato Theater dance company (israel) 50 minutes Ages + nadine-animato.co.il AuGusT WiLson center WednesdAY 1:00 pm THursdAY 1:00 pm FridAY 1:00 pm saturday 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 6:00 pm sunday 12:00 pm 3:00 pm

6 Hands Up There is a cast of thousands in Lejo s hands! Perhaps you ll encounter the pianist, the floating octopus or a full choir! either way, you ll never look at hands quite the same way again! Lejo (netherlands) 5 minutes Ages 3+ lejo.nl TrusT ArTs education center WednesdAY 9:30 am 1:00 pm THursdAY 9:30 am 1:00 pm FridAY 9:30 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm saturday 9:30 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm sunday 9:30 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

7 Mommy and Daddy. Granny and Granddad. A snail and a tree by the side of the road. Preschool filled with friends. A bicycle, a bedtime story. is the story of a small child in a big world. Wrapped in a universe full of memories, the audience is suspended in a cozy space surrounded by beautiful stories and moments ments told through music, lighting, pictures, poetry, puppets, objects and sound. Teater My (denmark) 30 minutes Ages 2-5 teatermy.dk SeNSOrY-FrIeNDLY performance TrusT ArTs education center WednesdAY 10:00 am 12:00 pm THursdAY 10:00 am 12:00 pm FridAY 10:00 am 12:00 pm 3:5 pm saturday 10:00 am 12:00 pm 3:5 pm sunday 10:00 am 12:00 pm 3:5 pm

8 Pinocchio Born as a puppet and brought to life by a wish, the rebellious, cheeky and careless Pinocchio discovers the meaning of growing up through a thousand trials. Pinocchio is a show filled with heart, imagination, and lessons in bravery and honesty. every detail of this favorite tale is artfully created. This full-scale production (by Italian author Carlo Collodi) is not to be missed! Theatre Tout À Trac (Quebec, Canada) 65 minutes Ages 5-10 toutatrac.com byham THeATer WednesdAY 9:30 am THursdAY 1:00 pm FridAY 9:30 am 7:00 pm saturday 9:30 am 12:00 pm sunday 11:00 am 5:00 pm

9 Tales of Folklore and Fantasy Don t miss Temujin s world-famous, immersive storytelling. With roots in West Africa s Yoruba culture, Temujin s repertoire includes more than 200 tales - never told the same way twice! No time or place is too far for his stories to reach - the only thing he might need is a little help from you! Temujin the Storyteller (USA) 5 minutes Ages 5+ AuGusT WiLson center WednesdAY 9:30 am THursdAY 9:30 am 11:00 am FridAY 9:30 am 11:00 am saturday 10:00 am sunday 9:30 am 5:00 pm

10 Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 1 ADuLT Per CHILDreN Shoes must be removed before entry. Miracoco This colossal, inflatable structure uses natural light to create a world immersed in vibrant colors. Visitors experience a sense of wonder and tranquility while exploring its mesmerizing domes and tunnels. Architects of Air (UK) Entry every 30 minutes All Ages architects-of-air.com SeNSOrY-FrIeNDLY exhibit LiLYPAd PArK F WednesdAY THursdAY FridAY saturday sunday Festival Grounds at 8th street and Penn Avenue 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

11 Midnight Radio Jr. A live comedy/variety show in the style of a 190 s radio broadcast. Storytelling, music, comedy and live sound effects create a magical world of mermaids, sunken ships, dragon kings and lantern fish. enjoy breaking news and commercial spoofs, too! Come early to enjoy sea-themed activities in the theater lobby or stay late to discover the art of sound effects. Bricolage Production Company (USA) 5 minutes Ages 5-12 bricolagepgh.org bricolage THeATer saturday 5:00 pm sunday 1:00 pm

12 LilyPad Park LilyPad Park is where every frog goes For food, a free stage, and grass between his toes For activities, art and a luminarium he knows All a hop, skip and jump from theaters and shows! Cultural District food beats all the rest - with so many options, you ll agree it s the best! The pop-up park is the perfect place to lay down a blanket, enjoy a meal and take in the beautiful luminarium view. Festival food vending is available all days. Food Trucks add to the variety over the weekend. enjoy kid-friendly menus at a variety of restaurants in the Cultural District! Festival-goers of every age are sure to love the Community Stage! The Community Stage is free and open to the public! The stage is programmed with culturally diverse acts that engage young audiences. Performances by local and regional artists keep the stage active daily during Festival hours. VISIT TruSTArTS.OrG/PGHKIDS FOr A COMPLeTe SCHeDuLe BeGINNING IN MAY. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust thanks Chatham university s Landscape & Architecture program for the imaginative design of this pop-up green space.

13 Hands-on Activities are in abundance herefrom new adventures to favorites from yesteryear. Free events abound! Visit our giant sandbox, play a game of marbles, encounter exotic animals, hula-hoop and let your inner-artist out with stimulating craft activities and so much more! Art Installations and Public Art LilyPad Park is the place to start! experience a world of visual art in and around the Festival Grounds. Shaw Galleries: Big-eyed Cuties Installation 707 Gallery: The Occasional Market by Tom Sarver Future Tenant Gallery: Transitioning from Childhood to Teenage Years Magnolias Chalk Art Face Painting Caricatures

14 MORE FREE FUN New York International Children s Film Festival Kid Flix Mix 2013/201 Harris Theater Ages minutes runs daily during Festival hours Straight from the New York International Children s Film Festival, this year s Kid Flix Mix is a kaleidoscopic showcase of the best short film and animation from around the world. Program includes: The Little Bird and the Leaf (Switzerland) elia (France) Notebook Babies (usa) Goat Herder and His Lots and Lots and Lots of Goats (uk) How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep? (uk) The Squeakiest roar (uk) Animal Beatbox (Australia) Munggee, Not Again (Switzerland) Apache (Danger Beach) (New Zealand) The Day of the Dead (usa), red Sand (France), Aston s Presents (Sweden) Frog Stop Cultural District Scavenger Hunt Sponsored by Erie Insurance Explore key locations in and around the Festival Grounds. Discover interesting facts, particpate in fun activities and learn about the Cultural District along the way.

15 SPONSORS PreSeNTING SPONSOr SPONSOrS Supporting the Pittsburgh Kids + Creativity Network The Foundation Buhl COMMuNITY SPONSOrS The Grable Foundation COLLABOrATOrS MeDIA PArTNerS

16 R N EG IE CA FESTIVAL MAP PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE August Wilson center byham Theater Trust Arts education center LilyPad Park WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 9:30 AM Tales of Folklore... Pinocchio 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Animals 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Invisi ball Miracoco entry every 30 minutes 9:30 am to 1:30 pm THURSDAY, MAY 15 9:30 AM Tales of Folklore... 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Tales of Folklore... 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Miracoco Animals entry every 30 minutes Invisi ball Pinocchio 7:00 PM 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Animals FRIDAY, MAY 16 9:30 AM Tales of Folklore... Pinocchio 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Tales of Folklore... Animals 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Invisi ball 3:00 PM 3:5 PM 7:00 PM Pinocchio Animals Miracoco entry every 30 minutes 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

17 Pittsburgh s Cultural District In this exciting new location, you will find the Festival Grounds with crossing guards and way-finding signage to help you and your family safely navigate the Festival. LilyPad Park, conveniently located in the center of the Festival, is filled with hands-on activities, a free stage, food, vending and more! Special thanks to Chatham University s Landscape and Architecture program. LilyPad FREE STPark A HANDS- GES AREAON Food Court PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Shows are scheduled with enough time to allow you to move from place to place. Contact us to discuss your itinerary, and we will be happy to recommend a comfortable route for your family. Performance Locations Byham Theater 101 6th street LilyPad Park 8th street and Penn Avenue Trust Arts Education Center 805 Liberty Avenue August Wilson Center 980 Liberty Avenue Bricolage 937 Liberty Avenue August Wilson center byham Theater Trust Arts education center LilyPad Park bricolage SATURDAY, MAY 17 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Pinocchio Tales of Folklore... 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Animals Invisi ball Pinocchio 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Invisi ball 3:5 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Miracoco entry every 30 minutes 9:30 am to 5:30 pm radio Jr. Animals Invisi ball SUNDAY, MAY 18 9:30 AM Tales of Folklore... 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Pinocchio Invisi ball 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Miracoco entry every 30 minutes Invisi ball 3:5 PM 5:00 PM Animals 9:30 am to 5:30 pm radio Jr. Tales of Folklore... Pinocchio Animals Schedule subject to change (as of March 21, 201) TrustArts.org/PghKids Groups 10+ Tickets

18 FESTIVAL DETAILS Make the most out of your Festival experience! Getting Here Location 201 marks the Festival s inaugural year in the Cultural District; home of Pittsburgh theaters, public art and pop-up parks. Parking and Transportation Ample paid parking for vehicles and public transportation bus stops are available throughout the Cultural District. Here are some tips for traveling downtown: Find real-time parking availability in participating garages. Visit ParkPGH.org reserve parking at Theater Square Parking Garage. A limited number of spots will be held for Festival visitors each day. To purchase, call or visit the Box Office at Theater Square Getting Around Festival navigation is easy and safe! Volunteers are stationed throughout the Cultural District and are happy to help you find your way. Information Booths are open from 9am-2pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 9am-6pm Friday through Sunday. Stop here for Festival information, tickets and merchandise. Information Booths are centrally located at: Katz Plaza (7th Street and Penn Avenue) LilyPad Park (8th Street and Penn Avenue) Essential Information Safety The Cultural District is excited for your visit! From the police stationed at LilyPad Park to the crossing guard on 9th Street to the volunteer at the theater door - everyone is here to help! Lost and Found If you re on-site, visit an Information Booth and discuss your lost item with staff. If you re off-site, festivaloperations@trustarts.org with a description of the lost item and we ll do our best to find it for you.

19 The heart of the Festival is international theater. Featured Ticketed Performances Tickets to 7 professional, international theater performances plus an immersive visual arts installation. TICKET RATES 1 show $8 per person 2 shows $1 per person 3 shows $18 per person Miracoco $5 per person Get Your Tickets Visit the Box Office at Theater Square, call or go online to purchase tickets. single TicKeTs TrustArts.org/PghKids.org GrouPs 10+ TicKeTs TrustArts.org/groupsales Accessibility The Festival grounds and featured performance venues are fully accessible. ASL interpreters are provided for featured performances upon request when requests are made at least 10 business days in advance. Visit TrustArts.org/Accessibility. Sensory-Friendly The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present sensory-friendly performances and installations that make theater and the arts accessible to all audiences. Considering the needs of an audience sensitive to light and sound, and Miracoco have been programmed to meet these needs. Both Festival events feature low lighting and softened sounds in a sensory-friendly environment for the whole family. Tickets for Kids Charities A limited number of tickets are available for groups that work with under-served children through donations to Tickets for Kids. Visit ticketsforkids.org or call KIDS for more information and eligibility rules.

20 Pittsburgh International MAY 1-18 PITTSBURGH S CULTURAL DISTRICT TrustArts.org/PghKids Groups The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural resources 719 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222