About Calico Children's Theatre
Calico Theatre History
Calico Theatre began more than 30 years ago as a vision of UC Clermont College and community members of Clermont County.
An outreach effort was created in 1987 with a mission to introduce children and families to the wonderful and creative world of the visual and performing arts. This initiative is known as the Community Arts programming at UC Clermont and includes Calico Theatre and its performances and art exhibits in the UC Clermont Art Gallery.
The original initiative for Calico Theatre called for a series that included weekend and evening performances for families with children under the age of 12. The on-site theater program, now called Calico Children's Theatre, was developed to meet the needs of children in our surrounding community by providing exposure to high-quality educational performances at a location close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UC Clermont College located?
The campus is located at 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia, Ohio, 45103.
Where do Calico Children's Theatre performances take place on campus?
All performances take place at Krueger Auditorium in the Peters-Jones Building.
How long are Calico Children's Theatre performances?
Each performance is generally between 45 and 60 minutes.
How much are tickets for Calico Children's Theatre performances?
General Public Shows
Season tickets are $10 per person for two evening shows; individual tickets are $5 per person for Freddy Fossil's Dino Show and $6 per person for The Nutcracker. Children 2 years and younger are free.
Yellow Bus Shows
Tickets are $4 per person; public and private school teachers are free.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
What methods of payment can I use to purchase tickets and how will I receive tickets?
Patrons can pay online via major credit card or request an order form to mail in a check by emailing clc-artsandevents@uc.edu.
Patrons who mail in a completed order form, along with a check payment, will receive paper tickets via postal mail. If an order form is received the week of a performance, we will hold the paper tickets at the ticket desk under will-call for pick up. Patrons will be notified if tickets are placed at will-call. The ticket desk opens 30 minutes before each performance.
Patrons who pay online by credit card will receive a ticket confirmation email. Patrons will need to show the ticket confirmation email on their cell phone at the theatre to gain entry to the performance. Optionally, patrons can choose to print off a copy of their ticket confirmation email at home to bring to the theatre to gain entry; however, this is not a requirement.
Where can I pick up will-call tickets?
Will-call tickets can be picked up at the ticket desk outside of Krueger Auditorium.
Where is the ticket desk located and when is it open?
The ticket desk is located just outside the entrance of Krueger Auditorium. The ticket desk is only open 30 minutes prior to each performance time.
Are seats assigned?
We offer open seating. However, staff may assign sections of seating, as needed, during Yellow Bus series performances to best accommodate large school groups.
When can we enter the theater to be seated?
Seating begins 30 minutes before each performance time.
Can I have a section of seating reserved for my group?
Staff are not permitted to reserve a section of seating unless it is for special needs accommodations or to reserve a section of seating for large school groups during the Yellow Bus shows.
How do I make special needs accommodation requests?
Contact Community Arts at 513-558-1215 or via email at clc-artsandevents@uc.edu.