For its final show of the season, CATCO is Kids will present an illumination of the ancient theatre art form of Japanese Kabuki in The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty May 13-22, featuring a cast of six adults and nine central Ohio youth.
The story of Beauty stolen, silenced and redeemed in this original work by CATCO Producing Director Steven C. Anderson is told through the nanmichi, mie and other dramatic conventions. This tribute to the ancient theatre form tracing its origins in Japan to the beginning of the 17th Century is presented with traditional makeup, costumes, music, acting style and props, said Joe Bishara, CATCO’s associate producing director and director of The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty.
“Our production is recommended for children age 4 and up, but even adults will enjoy experiencing our adaptation of Kabuki theatre, especially if they’ve never seen it before,” Bishara said. The production has a run time of 45 minutes with no intermission.
All shows will be performed at the Shedd Theatre, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids. CATCO is Kids is offering $10 tickets for opening weekend shows, May 13-15. Use the code BEAUTY when ordering.
Tickets can be purchased at the door and at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office, 39 S. State St.; they can also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. Patrons interested in purchasing tickets by telephone can call 614.469.0939. The box office will open two hours before show time.
Showtimes
Friday, May 13, 2016 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 14, 2016 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 15, 2016 2:30 PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 22, 2016 2:30 PM
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