*So Many Exciting Things Happening * *at* *Talespinner Children's Theatre* *This Summer!* *Talespinner Children's Theatre (TCT)*, located at 5209 Detroit Ave. in the Gordon Square Arts District, has so many exciting things happening right now! Shows! Food! Laughter! Joy! Imagination! Puppets and Masks! Come out and join us for one, for all! Let Your Imagination PLAY!! *EAT FOR THE ARTS and support the arts for KIDS, Friday, June 5th!* Friday, June 5, 2015 from 8:00am ‘til 9:00pm, *Latitude 41 N * (5712 Detroit Ave., in the Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square neighborhood) and *TCT* will be teaming up to support the arts for kids!! Delicious breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, pizza, beer, wine, dessert—you name it, they’ve got it! It’s so easy—stop by Latitude ANYTIME during hours of operation on the 5th for ANY meal, snack, or beverage, and a generous portion of your purchase will go to help support programming for kids at TCT!!! TCT is grateful for the strong support of its amazing neighbor. Incredible food, great atmosphere, really nice people—Latitude has been a favorite of actors, directors, designers, and families right from the day TCT opened its doors. SO, come on down on Friday, June 5th—bring your appetite, start your weekend early, and help support TCT and the arts for kids!! We’ll be there…will you?? PS: The crew at Latitude would love to know that you’re there supporting us. If you could “drop our name” at the counter, it would be much appreciated (but not necessary…TCT still gets credit for all purchases.) *THE SILENT PRINCESS (a Turkish Folktale), opening June 6th!* TCT continues its 2015 mainstage season with a beautiful, magical tale from a far away and long ago land. Using live action, puppets, music, magic and more, THE SILENT PRINCESS (a Turkish Folktale) tells a story of friendship and courage that reaches across time and place and into the hearts of its audience. THE SILENT PRINCESS, adapted by Claire Robinson May, opens Saturday, June 6th, and runs through Sunday, June 28th! *The Padishah's son is sick with loneliness, despite his family's riches. His dearest wish is to be best friends with the Silent Princess. But the Silent Princess sees no reason to talk to anyone. She has sworn to befriend only the person who can convince her to break her silence. With the help of his magical mouse companion, can the Padishah's son persuade the Silent Princess to speak - and be his friend?* *Performances*: June 6th through 28th *Showtimes:* 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, June 7th at 2pm, and on Fridays, June 12th, June 19th, and June 26th. *Buy tickets now* at www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or call 216.264.9680 *REGISTRATION STILL OPEN for SUMMER PUPPET AND MASK CAMP!* TCT is still accepting registration for its Summer Puppet and Mask Camp, to be held Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th at the Reinberger Auditorium, 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44102. Don't miss out on this chance to give your young artist wings to fly!! *For five fun-filled days, young artists learn how to make different kinds of puppets and masks, work together to create scripts and stories for them, and become creative puppeteers! The week culminates with a special performance by the young artists for friends and family. Give your favorite young artist the gift that frees their creativity and helps them find new ways of expression, problem-solving, teamwork and developing self-confidence—all while having FUN!! Masks and puppets made are theirs to keep!* * Class Times: *Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th – 8:30am to 3:30pm; Friday, June 26th - 8:30am to 12 noon. * Kids (ages 6 – 10) and Early Teens (ages 11 – 14*) $200 (includes all crafts supplies.) Ask about our “sibling discount!” ​​ *Space is limited, so register now* at www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or for more information, call 216.264.9680. Don’t miss out on this artistic adventure! 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