Monthly Archives: November 2011

November 11, 2011 · 9:58 am

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents HOLIDAY FOLLIES 2011 for Young Theatergoers

HOLIDAY FOLLIES 2011
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati takes young theatergoers
on a tour of Cincinnati’s best holiday attractions 

Cincinnati, OH – In this year’s “Holiday Follies” production, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates the season in our own hometown – featuring a tribute to Cincinnati. This spectacular production highlights yuletide favorites from this special time of year that audiences have come to love.

“Holiday Follies 2011” runs December 2-4 and 10-11 at the Taft Theatre. The show is being directed by Roderick Justice, Associate Artistic Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. The story was written by Kelly Germain and Christopher Stewart; featuring holiday music adapted by Steve Goers, Roderick Justice and Deondra Means.

In this season’s show, our traveling troupe of performers makes one last stop — in Cincinnati. Reflecting back on times gone-by, each performer has a holiday memory and location that comes to life on stage — Newport Aquarium’s Scuba Santa, the Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights, Macy’s, Fountain Square, the Freedom Center and more! Two mysterious strangers arrive and bring even more joy and wonder to the occasion. Could it be Santa and Mrs. Claus? Join us and find out! The show’s director Roderick Justice said, “Holiday Follies 2011 is exciting, spectacular and what the holidays should be!”

“Holiday Follies 2011” is ideal for family with children ages 4+.

“Holiday Follies 2011,” The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, through December 11. 7:30 p.m. Friday December 2; Saturday December 3 and 10, 2 PM and 5 PM; Sunday, December 4 and 11, 2 PM; Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets $7-$20. 1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

And don’t miss Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 3 at 11:30 AM. Tickets for this event are $40 including a ticket to the show, or $25 for breakfast only. Join The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for a festive holiday breakfast, music, crafts, a visit from Santa and his friends and memories to last a lifetime. Seating is limited. Call 513-569-8080 ext. 13 for reservations.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati also presents additional performances of “Holiday Follies 2011” for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours December 2 and 6-9. Call Pam Young at 513-569-8080 ext. 13 for details.

Q102 and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are proud to collect items for St. Joseph Orphanage at all performances of “Holiday Follies 2011.” Children and adults are encouraged to bring any new or unwrapped item and we’ll collect them in the Taft Theatre lobby. Visit http://www.stjosephorphanage.org/ for a list of holiday requests. Thank you for sharing the holiday spirit.

“Holiday Follies 2011” is made possible by the generous support of Macy’s. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Children’s Theatre’s Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation. Media sponsors are The Cincinnati Enquirer, LOCAL 12 and Time Warner Cable. Education Sponsor is the Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Foundation. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

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November 10, 2011 · 8:47 pm

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME) runs Dec. 4-31

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Dec. 4-31
Over-the-Rhine/Downtown

This show condenses all of your Beloved Holiday Classics into one hilarious evening of theater. Whether you’re a Grinch or a true believer, you’ll howl with laughter as Sara, Billy and Justin (and a slightly tipsy Santa) send up every thing from fruitcake to nutcrackers. Perfect for adults looking for a little extra holiday cheer!

Cast: Billy Chace, Justin McCombs, Miranda McGee & Sara Clark

  • Sun-Tue, Dec. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun-Tue, Dec. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun-Mon, Dec. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 22*-23* at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 29 & 30 at 2pm
  • Sat, Dec. 31* @7:30pm
    *Performances at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. All other performances at Arnold’s Bar & Grill
    Added performances in blue.

Official page | Online ticketing |

Media coverage: Enquirer article |

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November 10, 2011 · 5:56 pm

Actor Needed for MLT’s KEELY & DU

We are currently searching for a man who can play 40s-50s for the role of Walter. The leader of the church responsible for the abduction of Keely. Smart, reserved but has a temper when provoked. Believes in his mission and his church.

Synopsis of Play
Du, a right to life activist, and Keely, a pregnant rape victim she is confining, transcend their circumstances and the ideological issues that separate them. KEELY & DU is a mind probing issue play with a gripping human face. Who is accountable? What is the extent of individual freedom? What are a rape victim’s rights? What are a Christian’s realities of procreation? Their passionate stories exist on the extreme edge of everyday reality.

The rehearsal period is very short and begins at the end of December with an opening date of January 21. We are looking to cast someone immediately. The rest of the show has been cast and includes: Bett Kooris as Du and Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham as Keely. The show is Directed by Brent Myer.

If you are interested in reading for the role of Walter. Contact Charley Shafor, Managing Artistic Director at cshafor@middletownlyric.org or 513-425-7140.

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November 10, 2011 · 9:55 am

New Edgecliff Brings Sedaris and True Theatre together This Christmas

THE SANTALAND DIARIES meets trueCHRISTMAS

Joshua Steele returns as Crumpet the Elf in David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries", at New Edgecliff Theatre. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

New Edgecliff Theatre has revamped its annual antidote to the holidays, pairing David Sedaris’ THE SANTALAND DIARIES with an offering from True Theatre called trueCHRISTMAS.

The Carnegie’s Joshua Steele returns to THE SANTALAND DIARIES, chronicling the real-life observations of renowned NPR commentator and memoirist Sedaris as he encounters crazed Santas, obnoxious parents and queasy children, while working his first New York job – as one of Santa’s Elves – in the very nexus of commercial Christmas and Holiday Cheer, Macy’s Santaland.

After intermission, the very dark companion piece to THE SANTALAND DIARIES (SEASON’S GREETINGS) will be replaced by the highly regarded True Theatre, bringing its own brand of storytelling to the stage, as people from all walks of life share their own real-life stories of the holidays in TrueCHRISTMAS. Each weekend, three new storytellers will be featured.

True Theatre has developed a loyal following in its two-year existence, presenting several evenings of storytelling in the Know Theatre’s underground, often with a theme tied to various holidays, (“True Independence”, “True Foolishness”, etc.), most recently with “True Hunger” (on the eve of our most gluttonous time of the year).

NET Artistic Director Jim Stump says, “As much as we hate to see SEASON’S GREETINGS go – it was, for many in our audience, their favorite of the two acts – we just couldn’t resist the idea of pairing Sedaris’ own true story with other true holiday stories.”

New Edgecliff Executive Director and founder Michael Shooner adds, “We keep working to keep the Christmas slot fresh for returning audiences as well as new ones. With that in mind, the pairing of THE SANTALAND DIARIES and trueCHRISTMAS is an absolute no-brainer. We can’t wait to see how it plays!”

Intended for mature audiences only.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES and trueChristmas
December 1-17, Thur-Sat, 7:30pm.
Pay-What-You-Can Preview, Wed. Nov 30, 7:30pm
Columbia Performance Center, 3900 Eastern Avenue.
Near Terry’s Turf Club, Allyn’s, Bella Luna, Tostado’s and The Precinct.
Tickets: $23 adults, $18 seniors, and $15 students.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit http://www.newedgecliff.com or call the box office at 888-588-0137.

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November 10, 2011 · 9:37 am

Know Theatre Previews BIG GAY DANCE PARTY for GLSEN Greater Cincinnati

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is happy to partner with GLSEN Greater Cincinnati for a Pay-What-You-Can preview performance benefit of ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY, Friday, November 25 at 8:00pm. This special Pay-What-You-Can preview is first-come, first served, with tickets available beginning at 7:00pm at the Know’s 1120 Jackson Street performance space. Proceeds benefit the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network of Greater Cincinnati, dedicated to assuring that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY by Aaron Loeb follows Ms. Harmony Green’s fourth-grade class as it presents a new take on the traditional Christmas pageant in a rural Illinois town. The production sets off a firestorm of controversy when it calls into question Honest Abe’s sexual orientation — based on historical facts. The thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny, and uniquely American story unfolds, offering surprises at every turn. Each of the three acts lets the audience see the story from a different character’s viewpoint. Oh, and of course, there’s plenty of big gay dancing!

The production contains adult language and situations and is appropriate for PG-13 audiences.

GLSEN Greater Cincinnati works to provide safe spaces for all students through events like its annual LGBTQ Youth Summit (in September) and Prom (May 5, 2012), as well as the newly launched weekly Youth Group designed for all high school youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, questioning or allied to build friendships and explore identity while promoting a community founded upon equality, acceptance and diversity. For more on GLSEN Greater Cincinnati’s programs visit www.GLSENCincinnati.org.

For more information on the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, contact Alexandra Kesman, 513.300.KNOW (5669), akesman@knowtheatre.com.

For more on GLSEN Greater Cincinnati, contact John P. Bruggen, 859-620-9240, john@GLSENCincinnati.org.

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