PROMOTIONAL TOOLKIT

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Join us for a full read-through (and sing-through!) of a new, original musical in development: Bridge City. Written by Kennen Butler and presented by American Legacy Theatre, Bridge City delves into the Black experience in America, celebrating the dreams, joy, and aspirations of the Black community while exploring societal pressures without focusing on trauma. Bridge City opens a conversation about the many ways to be Black, making it a family affair filled with meaningful connection and insight.

Come and engage with the world of Bridge City; Your voice will be empowered to help reshape and inform the continued writing for Kennen. You get to be a part of the creation!

Bridge City is a piece developed through ALT's Playwrights for Change - a program supported in part by the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation. ALT receives additional support from the Ohio Arts Council and the generosity of community contributions to the annual ArtsWave campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding.


Use this toolkit to spread the word and invite your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to get engaged!

EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT Bridge City

Check out our interviews on FOX19 News, Cincy Lifestyle, and WLWT - and share your favorite!

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Director Matt Gellin appears on across Cincinnati Media outlets to share details of HIGHER - debuting at the Contemporary Arts Center March 7, 2025

Sample Language

Below you will find sample language that you can customize or use as-is on your social media channels, e-newsletters, websites, or community forums.

  • 1.

    🎶 Bridge City is more than a musical. It's a movement.

    Developed by playwright Kennen Butler, Bridge City explores the beauty, complexity, and dreams of Black life in America and we want YOU to help shape it.

    Join us for an exclusive staged reading where your feedback will directly impact the story’s next chapter.

    ✨ Real voices. Real stories. Real change.

    📍 Saturday, June 7 – Artsville
    📍 Sunday, June 8 – Contemporary Arts Center
    🕑 2:00–3:30 PM

    #BridgeCityMusical #ALTTheatre #AmericanLegacyTheatre #CincinnatiEvents #InclusiveTheatre #BlackStoriesMatter


    2.

    ALT is building something special and it starts with YOU.

    Join us for a staged reading of Bridge City, a new musical-in-progress that centers Black identity, family, and aspiration. Written by Kennen Butler, this is a story rooted in joy, not trauma.

    🌟 Come as you are.
    🎶 Sing through the story.
    🗣️ Help shape what it becomes.

    Bridge City is a part of ALT’s Playwrights for Change initiative, where community voices lead the way.

    #BridgeCityMusical #ALTTheatre #AmericanLegacyTheatre #CincinnatiEvents #InclusiveTheatre #BlackStoriesMatter

  • 1.
    🎭 Be among the first to experience Bridge City! An uplifting new musical in development by Cincinnati native Kennen Butler. Presented by American Legacy Theatre, this powerful story celebrates Black dreams, family, and identity with original music and rich storytelling.

    Join us for two exclusive staged readings where your voice matters! Your feedback will directly shape the future of this groundbreaking show.

    📅 June 7 | Artsville
    📅 June 8 | Contemporary Arts Center
    ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 PM

    Specially priced and subsidized tickets are available for students, SNAP recipients, veterans, and military families. If cost is a concern, please reach out at 513-443-5429.

    Let’s come together to celebrate authentic stories and help create something meaningful.

    #BridgeCityMusical #PlaywrightsForChange #AmericanLegacyTheatre #CommunityTheatre


    2.
    🎶 Bridge City invites you to step into a musical that highlights the many beautiful layers of Black life in America. Written by playwright Kennen Butler and developed through American Legacy Theatre’s Playwrights for Change program, this show is about joy, family, and aspiration; not trauma.

    Experience a full read-through and sing-through with live performances from local actors and musicians. Your reflections and feedback will help shape the script and score as it evolves.

    📍 June 7 at Artsville
    📍 June 8 at Contemporary Arts Center
    ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 PM

    We offer subsidized tickets for SNAP recipients, veterans, active-duty military, and students. Contact 513-443-5429 for assistance.

    Come as you are: curious, open, and ready to engage in storytelling that uplifts our community.

    #BridgeCityMusical #ALTTheatre #AmericanLegacyTheatre #CincinnatiEvents #InclusiveTheatre #BlackStoriesMatter

  • 1.
    Join us for an exclusive full read-through (and sing-through!) of Bridge City, a powerful new musical in development by playwright Kennen Butler and presented by American Legacy Theatre. This original work celebrates the dreams, joy, and aspirations of the Black community, exploring societal pressures without focusing on trauma.

    Bridge City invites audiences to engage deeply with the many facets of Black identity, creating a family-friendly experience full of connection and insight.

    Be part of the creative process! Your feedback will help shape the future of this important work.

    📅 Saturday, June 7, 2:00 PM — Artsville
    📅 Sunday, June 8, 2:00 PM — Contemporary Arts Center

    This project is supported by ALT’s Playwrights for Change program, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, and ArtsWave.

    We look forward to welcoming you!

    #BridgeCityMusical #ALTTheatre #AmericanLegacyTheatre #CincinnatiEvents #InclusiveTheatre #BlackStoriesMatter


    2.
    Be among the first to experience Bridge City, an original musical-in-progress by Cincinnati native Kennen Butler, brought to life by American Legacy Theatre. This unique staged reading and sing-through celebrates Black life in America through stories of hope, family, and cultural identity without centering trauma.

    Join us on June 7 and 8 to witness the creative process and contribute your voice to the ongoing development of this meaningful work. Your participation will help shape the musical’s next chapters.

    📍 Saturday, June 7, 2 PM at Artsville
    📍 Sunday, June 8, 2 PM at Contemporary Arts Center

    Developed as part of ALT’s Playwrights for Change, with support from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, and ArtsWave.

    Together, let’s uplift diverse stories and empower authentic voices in theatre.

    #BridgeCityMusical #ALTTheatre #AmericanLegacyTheatre #CincinnatiEvents #InclusiveTheatre #BlackStoriesMatter

Share the HIGHER promo - airing now on CET / PBS

Feel free to share across your networks this promo of HIGHER - featuring the 2025 cast

In March 2025, experience an all-new reimagined performance of HIGHER
– an original Rock Musical about The Power of Love in Overcoming Addiction.

Graphics & Images

Below are social media graphics that can be downloaded and shared on your platforms. To download and use the graphics, follow the instructions below.

Click on the graphic you want to download.

  1. Right click to bring up the options menu and select "Save Image As"

  2. Save the graphic to your folder of choice

  3. Add it to your social media!

Flyer

Below is a flyer that can be saved and printed to be hung where you see an opportunity or handed out individually.