When:
- Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Admission:
Tickets can be purchased in advance at a reduced rate: $7/person (1-show package), $11/person (2-show package), $16/person (3-show package). Each package includes hands-on cultural activities, free outdoor KidStage and tours of the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh.
Venue Locations:
All performance venues are located in Oakland, in and around the University of Pittsburgh campus.
- Charity Randall Theater
- Bellefield Theater
- Studio Theater
- Synod Hall
- Children's Festival Tent - University of Pittsburgh
Parking:
Featured Performers for the 2008 International Children's Festival:
The Mimbre Acrobats (UK)
30 minutes, Ages 3 and up
Fast flowing acrobatics materialize on stage and create a game of immense physical skill, where grace, rhythm, and strength are mixed with vivid smiles and cheeky personalities.
Joyful Theatre (South Korea)
U.S. Premiere
45 minutes, Ages 5 and up
When a prince is turned into a frog, the spell can only be broken by a kiss from a princess. This adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale features live music accompanied by magical puppets and amazing videography.
Illstyle and Peace Productions (USA)
45 minutes, All Ages
This multi-cultural celebration of music and movement is contagious! Audiences will be drawn out of their seats by vocal percussions and music mixed on stage, while dancers delight with a performance that fuses modern and traditional dance into unique movements.
Companhia de Teatro Quinta Parede (Portugal)
US Premiere
40 Minutes, Ages 9 and up
In a great castle lives a man who has everything one could want. A maiden sees past the odd blue beard upon his chin, but what hides behind the many mysterious doors in her new home? Originally by Charles Perrault, this chilling tale is sure to keep you on the edge of your theater seat.
The Train Theatre (Israel)
US Premiere
50 Minutes, Ages 5 and Up
In an evergreen forest lived the most beautiful bird in the world, whose song called people from far and wide. When a little village becomes a big city, will the bird and its song forgotten? Combining origami and storytelling, the artist instills life into folded heroes who partake in a legend full of magic and surprises.
Evelyn Roth, Artist (Australia/Canada)
20 Minutes, All Ages
Journey to the rainforest without leaving Pittsburgh! Led by an Eco-Guide, families follow the paths of this inflatable installation to identify insects, reptiles and plants, and even simulate re-planting the rainforest.
Marionetas De La Esquina (Mexico)
US Premiere
40 Minutes, Ages 3 and up
Journey to the rainforest without leaving Pittsburgh! Led by an Eco-Guide, families follow the paths of this inflatable installation to identify insects, reptiles and plants, and even simulate re-planting the rainforest.
Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre (The Third Annual Stanier Arts Award)
World Premiere
40 Minutes, Ages 6 and up
Perched on a pedestal, a statue can see far and wide across the land. A loving swallow can see even further as it flies through the sky. Adapted from Oscar Wilde’s story for children by Broadway’s Bruce Dow, this heartwarming tale will delight adults and children with beautiful imagery, words, music and dance.
For More Information
Pittsburgh International Children's Festival182 Allegheny Center Mall
Pittsburgh, PA
412 321-5520
