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Creative Team of The Carp Who Would Not Quit

Lanterns, Obon, and Butterflies

February 6, 2024

Written By Reiko Ho, Creator & Director of The Carp Who Would Not Quit The first Japanese immigrants arrived in Hawaiʻi in 1885. Approximately 900 men were recruited as labor for the burgeoning sugar plantations. They were called Gannemono or...
Raiyon Hunter, Casting Director

Staff Spotlight: Raiyon Hunter, Casting Director

January 17, 2024

We sat down with staff member, Raiyon Hunter, and asked her for auditioning advice and how she got into casting in the first place. Enjoy!
Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth

The Early History of Traveling Entertainment in the U.S.

January 17, 2024

At CTC, we make it our goal to bring presented productions from all over the world to our stages; <span class="NormalTextRun...
Jenny Friend, Production Stage Manager

Staff Spotlight: Jenny Friend, Production Stage Manager

January 12, 2024

We sat down with staff member, Jenny Friend, and asked some questions about her position with CTC and how someone could prepare for a career in Stage Management.

Folklore

January 11, 2024

By Michael Winn Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships   Folklore includes the traditional stories and culture of a group of people. The word was first used by English writer and historian William Thoms...
Peter C. Brosius

Interview with Peter C. Brosius, Director of Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

December 15, 2023

Artistic Director, Director Peter C. Brosius (he/him) has served as artistic director of CTC since 1997, directing the world premieres of Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches The Musical; The Last Firefly; Seedfolks; Animal Dance; and many others, all of which...
Linda Talcott Lee

Q & A with Linda Talcott Lee, Choreographer of Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

December 13, 2023

We sat down with the Choreographer of Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, Linda Talcott Lee, and asked some questions about The Grinch, her career, and teaching—enjoy!
April Crowley

Staff Spotlight: April Crowley, Artistic and Equity Coordinator

December 11, 2023

April Crowley recently joined the team at CTC, relocating from western MA. Her academic background is in ethnomusicology, which is a long word for music in/as human culture, and especially what one might consider “folk music” or “traditional” music...
Reiko Ho

10 Fun Facts about The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories

December 11, 2023

Reiko Ho, the playwright and director of The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories, is an accomplished director and theatre maker from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Reiko loves telling stories that reflect the diverse voices of her...
Ricky McAllister

Staff Spotlight: Ricky McAllister, Run Crew/Spotlight Operator

December 7, 2023

We had a quick Q&A session with Run Crew and Spotlight Operator, Ricky McAllister, about his position at Children’s Theatre Company.
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