*Talespinner Children's Theatre presents* *FINN McCOOL* *(a Tale of Irish Mythology)* *Adapted by Christopher Johnston* *Directed by Alison Garrigan* *Movement by Katelyn Cornelius* *Third Smash Weekend Starts with PAY WHAT YOU CAN!* *Talespinner Children's Theatre (TCT)* continues its 2015 mainstage season with a gigantic tale from the shores of the Emerald Isle. Using live action, puppets, music, magic and more, FINN McCOOL (a Tale of Irish Mythology), adapted by Christopher Johnston, reveals a story of overcoming humongous obstacles--that may make storytellers of us all! FINN McCOOL is onstage NOW and runs through Sunday, October 11th at TCT's home, the Reinberger Auditorium, 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44102. *Friday, October 3rd, 7pm is a PAY WHAT YOU CAN!* Pay any amount you want at the door to get in! What Critics are saying about FINN McCOOL (a Tale of Irish Mythology): "...the Talespinner troupe once again demonstrates the explosive acting energy and clever staging invention they’ve become known for. And that’s a darn good thing." --*Christine Howey, Scene Magazine * *"Finn McCool (a Tale of Irish Mythology)* combines everything that makes theatre great..." --*LandOfCleve.net* Sean and Siobhan are the only children in Farfetchedtown who don't have a story to tell. With the help of a wise Storyteller and some wily Wee Folk, they travel through the land of Faerie to meet the Greatest Giant of All Ireland, Finn McCool. But Finn has a mighty big problem of his own. Can Sean and Siobhan help Finn put things right and get their story? Come on down to Farfetchedtown to find out! *FINN McCOOL (a Tale of Irish Mythology)* Adapted by Christopher Johnston Directed by Alison Garrigan Movement by Katelyn Cornelius Lighting Design: Josh Heidinger Costume & Mask Design: Melanie Boeman Sets & Puppet Design: Alison Garrigan Stage Manager: Brittany Gaul Scenic Artist: Carrie Williams *Acting Company:* Sean: Devon Turchan Siobhan: Leah P. Smith Arnie McBlarney: Sean Seibert Finn: Chris opher Walker Cuchullin: John Busser Oona: Margi Herwald Zitelli *Presenting Sponsor for FINN McCOOL:* *The Irish American Charitable Foundation * *Also Sponsored by:* *PJ McIntyre's* *Performances:* September 19th through October 11th *Show times:* Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. *Tickets:* $10 for children age 12 and under, $12 for seniors and students with a College ID, $15 for ages 13 and up. Group and Educational rates are also available. TCT will present Pay What You Can performances on Sunday, September 20th at 2pm, and on Fridays, September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th at 7pm. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit us at www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or call 216.264.9680 ABOUT TALESPINNER CHILDREN'S THEATRE: TCT is a Cleveland-based company that develops and produces highly imaginative, original, collaborative and interactive professional works for children that also stimulate creative growth in its artists. At any time, these pieces may involve acting, dance, music, puppetry, tumbling, drumming, and numerous other artistic disciplines as imagined by the artistic teams working with and for TCT, and are open to all creative possibility. TCT's aim is to bring theatre to the community in its fullest form providing excitement, growth and joy for all who are involved in and/or touched by its work. Finn McCool (a Tale of Irish Mythology) continues TCT’s fourth exciting season of bringing world stories to Cleveland-area families and children. The 2015 mainstage season began with Rosalynde & the Falcon (A Topsy-Turvy Tale of England), was followed by The Silent Princess (a Turkish Folktale), and concludes with Prince Ivan & the Firebird (a Russian Tale of Magic.) TCT strives to reach across socio-economic, cultural and traditional boundaries to help awaken and bring better understanding by opening eyes, ears, hearts and imaginations in the young people (and artists) of Cleveland and its surrounds. TCT creates work that remembers that children are smaller people, not lesser people. Alison Garrigan *Executive Artistic Director*, *Talespinner Children's Theatre* *TCT's Exciting 2015 Season!* *Rosalynde & the Falcon March 28 - April 19* *The Silent Princess June 6 - 28* *Finn McCool September 19 - October 11* *Prince Ivan & the Firebird November 28 - December 20* *Don't forget to save the date for TCT's HARLEQUINADE 2015 Benefit on October 17th & 18th!* For more information, or to make reservations, visit TCT's website talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org