Audiences and Critics are RAVING about PRINCE IVAN & THE FIREBIRD *(a Tale of Russian Magic)* *onstage NOW through December 20th* *at Talespinner Children's Theatre* *Want to know what all the excitement is about? Family in town for the Holiday?* Spread the joy and join the cheers at Talespinner Children's Theatre (TCT) as the entrancing *Prince Ivan & the Firebird (a Russian Tale of Magic)*, enters its third smash week at the Reinberger Auditorium, 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102. Using live action, puppets, music, magic and more, this joyful romp tells a tale of trust, bravery, and friendship that is perfect for the whole family! What audiences and critics are saying about the show: "Talespinner Children's Theatre does it yet again with "Prince Ivan and the Firebird" - a thoroughly engaging and amusing piece. As usual, this is theatre that speaks to children and to the child in all of us, without talking down to any of us. Big bravos to all concerned." *--Robert H., audience member* "This is the gorgeous show I saw this afternoon...if you have little kids in your life, you OWE them this pleasure. Even the 3 years olds are entranced...Amazing how puppets, masks, music, and the magic of story theater can turn 7 actors into a cast of hundreds..." *--Linda E., audience member* "Want to see a real magic show?... sit back and enjoy the wonderment of it all...entertaining, educational, and above all else, enchanting." *--LandofCleve.net * *Prince Ivan is happy to be the youngest of four brothers, since it means that there is no chance he will have to inherit the throne of his father, the Tsar. But when precious golden apples start disappearing from his father’s garden, young Ivan finds he must take it upon himself to get them back. With the help of a talking wolf, he sets out on a journey that is filled with adventure, sorcery, and surprises, and finds much more than magical apples along the way. Pack your bags and come with us on this enchanted quest!* *Prince Ivan & the Firebird (a Russian Tale of Magic)* Adapted & directed by Alison Garrigan Movement by Brittany Gaul Lighting Design: Josh Heidinger Costume & Mask Design: Melanie Boeman Sets & Puppet Design: Alison Garrigan Stage Manager: Bryan Ritchey *Acting Company* Prince Ivan: Charles Hargrave Wolf/ Brothers: T. Paul Lowry Tsar/ Ensemble: Joseph Milan Princess Helena/ Ensemble: Andrea Belser Puppeteer/ Ensemble: Carrie Williams Puppeteer/ Ensemble: Elaine Feagler Puppeteer/ Ensemble: Khaki Hermann *Performances:* Onstage NOW through December 20th *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.* *Pay What You Can* performances: Fridays, December 11th, and December 18th. *Buy tickets now 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. Prince Ivan & the Firebird (a Russian Tale of Magic) concludes 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), and was followed by The Silent Princess (a Turkish Folktale), and Finn McCool (a Tale of Irish Mythology.) 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* *Next up on the TCT stage: Prince Ivan & the Firebird, Nov. 28 - Dec. 20* *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* For more information, or to make reservations, visit TCT's website talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org