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PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES

THE 2015 EQT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS, FLEXIBILITY AND A NEW VENUE
MAY 14 17, 2015
CULTURAL DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the 29th celebration of the EQT
Pittsburgh International Childrens Festival. This family-friendly festival will be held May 14
17, 2015 throughout the Cultural District in downtown Pittsburgh for kids of all ages. The
festival is sponsored by the EQT Foundation, the charitable affiliation of the EQT Corporation.
The festival is programmed by Pittsburgh International Childrens Theater, a division of the
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Established in 2003, the EQT Foundation provides education for children, as well as adults,
values the development of safe and diverse livable communities, and is committed to the
preservation of natural resources. EQT Foundation prides itself on being a responsible corporate
citizen and sponsors programs that promote an understanding of culture and heritage.
The EQT Pittsburgh International Childrens Festival brings diversity and unique experiences for
everyone to enjoy. The festival is known for its ticketed performances from around the globe,
free outdoor arts, music and installations, and unique free hands-on activities for people of all
ages. The festival is opened to those of all ages, and it challenges and surprises the audience with
the quality of the performances being offered.A full day can be planned that will range from
theater to visual arts and more!
This years festival will be featuring five sensational shows, along with one interactive art
installation. The Cabaret at Theater Square will be used for the first time for the ticketed
performance ofUmbo, a stimulating and colorful experience for young audiences. There will also
be new and exciting activities on the festival grounds for people to discover, and the hours this
year will be extended from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow flexibility for families who want to explore
more of the festival shows. Again, crossing guards and volunteers will be on hand to help visitors
navigate through the festival areas and directional signs will be posted, as well.
The 2015 EQT Pittsburgh International Childrens Festival features ticketed performances by
artistic companies from Denmark, Netherlands, Mexico and Scotland, along with a variety of
free events happening throughout the Cultural District. Theater venues include the Byham

Theater, Trust Arts Education Center and the newest venue for this years festival which includes
the Cabaret at Theater Square.
For more information regarding the EQT Pittsburgh International Childrens Festival, please visit
Trustarts.org/PGHKIDS.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES
Sensory-friendly events during this years festival includethe most famous and beloved little
dog in children's literatureSpot located at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA
15222. More information on this production is provided below.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Please visit www.ParkPGH.org, for information regarding parking lots and garages in the
Cultural District.
There is a number of convenient and affordable pre-paid parking vouchers for parking at Theater
Square Parking Garage, entrance located on 7th Street, are available at a discounted price.Call
412-456-6666 for more information.
The Cultural District is serviced by public transportation options through the Port Authority of
Allegheny County. For more information, visit
http://www.TrustArts.org/visit/public_transportaion/
Crossing guards and volunteers will be on hand to help visitors navigate through the festival
areas and directional signs will be posted, as well.
Please note that all of the featured performances and activities are within walking distance.
FOOD OPTIONS
Vendors will be offering a plethora of food options on the Festival grounds. Vendors will only be
accepting cash. Seating is available throughout the Cultural District at grass seating areas and
benches.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Featured ticketed performances: Tickets begin at only $5 for the installation and $8 for stage
shows. Multi-show packs are available and offered for as low as $6 per show!
Visit www.TrustArts.org/PGHkids, call (412) 456-6666, or pick up tickets in person at Theater
Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. For groups of 10+ call (412) 471-6930, or visit
GroupSales@TrustArts.org.
The Festival grounds and featured performance venues are fully handicapped accessible. ASL
interpreters are provided for featured performances upon request when requests are made at least
10 business days in advance. For information and questions, please call (412) 456-6666.
For information about the Cultural District, visit http://www.TrustArts.org/about/explore/

FEAUTURED TICKETED EVENTS

Adventures of Robinhood
Visible Fiction | Scotland
In a forest somewhere near you, there is a band of brothers seeking to rid the land of evil and
return hope to the poorly treated. They are lean, mean, trained justice-fighting machines. Armed
with whatever comes their way, nothing is as it seems in Sherwood Forest, but one thing is for
sure...no scoundrel is safe!

60 minutes
Best for ages 7+
www.visiblefictions.co.uk
Venue: Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Thursday, May 14, 2015: 10:15 AM
Friday, May 15, 2015: 10:15 AM
Saturday, May 16, 2015: 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015: 11:00 AM

Manxmouse
Theatergroep Kwatta | Netherlands
Based on the book by Paul Gallico, Manxmouse is a play about being yourself told with puppets,
animation, and music. The brave Manxmouse is one-of-a-kind. He has bright blue fur, huge
rabbit ears, and a distinct lack of a tail. Follow Manxmouse on a journey filled with foxes,
elephants, tigers, hawks, and cats big and small.

60 minutes
Best for ages 5+
www.kwatta.info
Venue: Trust Arts Education Center, 805-807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Thursday, May 14, 2015: 10:15 AM, 12:15 PM
Friday, May 15, 2015: 10:15 AM, 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2015: 2:45 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015: 11:00 AM

Umbo
Teatro Al Vacio | Mexico
A joyous, playful and stimulating experience for the youngest of audiences. Share a special
moment with your little one in a colorful world filled with play, exploration and discovery.
Follow Umbo as he growsjust like you!
30 minutes
Best for ages 6 months-4 years and their grown-ups. All children require a ticket since the show
is created for babies and toddlers ages 6 months-4 years and their companions. One adult will sit
with each baby. Additional adult companions or guests will be seated in chairs on the outside of
the playing space.
teatroalvacio.blogspot.mx
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square
Thursday, May 14, 2015: 10:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:30 PM
Friday, May 15, 2015: 10:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:30 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2015: 10:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM
Food and beverage service is not being offered for these performances.
Spot
Theater Terra | Netherlands
With books published for over 30 years around the world, Spot by Eric Hill is the most famous
and beloved little dog in children's literature. Go along with Spot to the farm where all of the

animals are lost. Spot and his friend Helen are going to need your help to find the animals and
bring them back to the farm. Can you recognize the sounds of the animals and help find them?
50 minutes
Best for ages 3-7
theaterterra.nl
Venue: Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Thursday, May 14, 2015: 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM
Friday, May 15, 2015: 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2015: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015: 3:00 PM, 5:45 PM

Hansel and Gretel

Teatret Gruppe 38 | Denmark
This production of Hansel and Gretel is based on the original by the Brothers Grimm. It stays
true to the dark nature of the original story and is strictly for children ages 8+ and adults. This
production includes dim lighting, moments of complete darkness, potentially startling theatrical
moments, and themes such as abandonment and potential harm. No child below the age of 8 will
be admitted to this performance.
40 minutes
Best for ages 8-adults. Children under the age of 8 will NOT be admitted. No late seating. Please
arrive 10 minutes before show time.
www.gruppe38.dk/en
Venue: Trust Arts Education Center, 805-807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Thursday, May 14, 2015: 7:00 PM
Friday, May 15, 2015: 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2015: 11:45 AM, 5:30 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015: 1:00 PM

ABOUT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS THEATER

Pittsburgh International Childrens Theater, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, opens the
door for children to experience professional performing arts programming which inspires,
challenges, educates, and stimulates respect for and an understanding of all cultures in an
entertaining and enlightening way. The Pittsburgh International Childrens Festival (celebrating
its 28th year in 2014) is one of only four international childrens festivals in the nation. The
Pittsburgh International Childrens Theater Family Series (2013 2014), now in its 44th season,
introduces children to the arts early in life sparking their interest and appreciation so they
continue to enjoy and support the arts as they grow up. For more information, visit:
www.TrustArts.org/kids
ABOUT THE PITTSURGH CULTURAL TRUST
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburghs most historic transformations:
turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and
business owners. Founded in 1984, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization
whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and
entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District. The District is one of the
countrys largest land masses curated by a single nonprofit arts organization. A major catalytic
force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private
partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity. Using the arts as an
economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned
Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing
Pittsburghs quality of life. Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government
agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Trust stands as a national model of urban
redevelopment through the arts. www.TrustArts.org

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