Experience Gifts from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

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With 3 kids at home, the holidays and birthdays can be a bit overwhelming here in the gifting department. SO. MANY. THINGS. I find myself wondering where I’m going to put it all and it becomes overwhelming. That’s why, EXPERIENCE GIFTS are my favorite!

Here are some ideas for experience gifts from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati , PLUS, cute ways to wrap a few of them! Share this with grandparents, aunts & uncles who are asking for gift ideas for your kids – literally, forward this to them! 😉

TICKETS TO A CHILDRENS THEATRE PERFORMANCE AT THE TAFT

• Need some restaurant ideas? Here are my favorite kid-friendly places to eat downtown:
  • Sleepy Bee Cafe – 8 E 4th St (NOTE: it closes at 3pm)
  • Maplewood Kitchen – 525 Race St (NOTE: it closes at 3pm)
  • BRU Burger Bar – 41 E 6th St
  • SUPER CASUAL OPTIONS INCLUDE:
  • Skyline Chili – 254 E 4th St
  • Chipotle, Potbelly or have ice cream for lunch at Graeter’s – on Fountain Square
  • Jimmy Johns – 600 Vine

Going to see 🌈 The Wiz JR. ? Wrap one of these with the tickets!

Going to see 🙎🏻‍♀️ Matilda the Musical JR. ?
Wrap the book with the tickets so your child can read alone or you can read together!
📕 CLICK HERE to BUY the book Matilda by Roald Dahl

GIFT VOUCHERS TO THE CHILDRENS THEATRE

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offers gift vouchers that are like gift certificates and can be applied towards any MainStage show. They can be sent via email, and, you can schedule it to send on the date of your choice in any amount you choose. The gift vouchers expire a year from the send date and can be used for any MainStage show, so the recipient can pick from this season or the first half of next season! 

Wrap the voucher in popcorn bins, you can find them at Dollar Tree, with candy and microwave popcorn. Although there is currently no food or drinks allowed in The Taft (Dec 2021), the kids can enjoy the treats now!

GIFT A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION

Consider gifting a Season Subscription for a holiday or birthday gift. It guarantees great seats for each show and you have a built in date 3-4 times a year! GIFT IDEA FOR THE GRANDPARENTS: Gift this experience gift TO a grandparent and then make a personalized picture wall calendar on shutterfly or a similar site. Write the season show dates on the calendar so they have dates to look forward to spending quality time with your kids, the greatest gift EVER!

GIFT ACADEMY CLASSES OR CAMPS YEAR-ROUND

We can’t say enough good things about Angelo! He teaches many of the Academy classes. My kids took his class virtually and they just loved his charisma and wit. It was a Musical Theatre weekly class and the kids learned to dance, sing and add a little jazz and pizzaz to things! The Academy staff is excellent and can teach your child the fundamentals of theatre in a fun and encouraging setting.

Invite friends and family to purchase GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR CAMPS for Spring Break or Summer that can be applied to a camp of your child’s choice! Camps start at age 7 and the themes are always relevant and exciting to kids.

For ages 18 mos to 18 years, The Children’s Theatre offers performing arts classes, introducing children to all elements of live theatre. Your kids learn educational lessons, move and grove and pick up some important life skills along the way.

Bonus, if the gift giver lives in town, they can drive the recipient to the lessons on Red Bank Rd and make it a weekly date! Or, sign up with friends and carpool. The winter session registration closes 1/31 and run about $250 for the session. SIGN UP FOR TCT ACADEMY CLASSES HERE!

• Classes include:
  • Theatre Tech Crafts – learn to build theatre props
  • Voice Lessons – ages 7-18
  • Musical Theatre Medley – ages 4-12
  • Acting Through Song – ages 10-12
  • Drama Club – ages 7-18
  • TCT TOTS! – for 18mo – 24mo kids and their guardians
  • Audition Prep – work on audition songs & receive feedback, starting at age 10
  • And a TON more!