Monthly Archives: April 2012

April 3, 2012 · 7:42 pm

Northwestern University’s EXTREME MEASURES in Concert at CCDS

Friday, April 13 at 6:30pm
Cincinnati Country Day School’s Keeler Theater

Alumni Event featuring Carly Cantor ‘08

Carly Cantor

Extreme Measures is a student-directed 18-member a cappella group hailing from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. The group will be on campus on Friday, April 13 for two concerts: one during the school day for Upper School students, and another that evening for the general public. Group member Carly Cantor is a 2008 graduate of CCDS, and she is excited to bring her group to her alma mater. There will be a small alumni reception after the evening performance.

Showtime is 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door, and donations will also be accepted. The group will be selling their CD’s at the reception following.

“The diverse members of Extreme Measures represent majors spanning from Theatre to Economics to Psychology. Our musical arrangements range from Top 40 to Rock to 90s Throwbacks. We take pride in producing our own fall and spring shows as well as performing at many NU events on campus such as Dance Marathon, various fraternity and sorority philanthropies, and Parents’ Weekend.

We also feel privileged to be frequently sought-after for gigs in and around the Chicago area. Extreme Measures has had the opportunity in its short history to travel across the Midwest to sing with other collegiate a cappella groups. In addition, we have proudly represented Northwestern at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCAs). Aside from competing, we are excited beyond belief for our first studio album, “Extremities”, which was released this past September!

The only thing stronger than our love of music is our love for each other. Along with dabbling in the musical arts, EM enjoys late night beach outings, adventures on the Megabus, and singing in the dark.”

http://www.nuextrememeasures.com/

Carly Cantor ’08 is currently a senior at Northwestern, finishing her Theatre Major in the Musical Theatre Certificate Program, as well as a Minor in Communications Sciences and Disorders. She was recently accepted to the graduate school at NYU in the Speech language Pathology program. While at CCDS, Carly was an integral part of the music and theatre programs, taking the stage as Babe in The Pajama Game and Belle in Beauty and the Beast, while also performing and working for several area community and professional theatre organizations.

For more information, please contact Mark Femia, Director of Drama and Vocal Music for the Upper School.

Please RSVP by APRIL 12 TO:
femiam@countryday.net
513.979.0356

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April 3, 2012 · 4:24 pm

DANCING FOR THE STARS Sells Out

Guest Celebrity Judge, Drew Lachey, just announced!

CINCINNATI, OH – DANCING FOR THE STARS, Cincinnati Arts Association’s (CAA) annual fundraiser, has sold-out two weeks before the event, scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Music Hall Ballroom. The popular evening of dance and friendly competition, now in its sixth year, benefits CAA’s Overture Awards – the nation’s largest locally-run high school arts scholarship competition.

Inspired by the hit ABC-TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” DANCING FOR THE STARS will feature eight Cincinnati celebrities paired with some of the area’s finest professional dancers in a competition program, at which the audience will vote for their favorite celebrity dancer. The competitive dance for the evening will be the Cha Cha, and each dance pair will have 90 seconds to woo the crowd and the judges.

Emceed by Chris O’Brien (“Married With Microphones,” 103.5 WGRR-FM) and Tanya O’Rourke (WCPO-TV anchor and DANCING FOR THE STARS 2010 alum), DANCING FOR THE STARS will feature a silent auction; showcase performance by the 2012 Overture Award winner in dance, Danielle Betscher; the swinging sounds of Sound Body Jazz Orchestra; DJ “Rockin Ron” from 103.5 WGRR-FM; pre-event reception and wine tasting; open dancing before and after the competition; lite bites provided by some of Cincinnati’s finest restaurants and caterers; and a cash bar.

The celebrity dancers at this year’s event include: Janeen Coyle (On-Air Personality, 103.5 WGRR-FM), Chief James Craig (Police Chief, Cincinnati Police Department), Peter Hiltz (Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC), Candace Klein (Attorney, Ulmer & Berne, LLP; CEO, Bad Girl Ventures), Dr. Michael Leadbetter, MD (Cosmetic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Group), Joe Rigotti (Creative Director / Event Planner, Accent on Cincinnati;), Moe Rouse (Community Volunteer), and Regina Russo (Director of Marketing and Communications, Cincinnati Art Museum).

The judges for the centerpiece dancing competition include Terry Foster (DANCING FOR THE STARS 2010 alum), Sarah Hairston (Cincinnati Ballet), and Eleanor Lachman (local ballroom dance pro), and special guest celebrity judge, Drew Lachey (champion of ABC-TV’s second season of DANCING FOR THE STARS).

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April 3, 2012 · 7:58 am

HAPPY DAYS runs May 3-July 1

HAPPY DAYS
Presented by La Comedia Dinner Theatre
May 3-July 1
Springboro 

Reviews: Dayton Examiner |

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy Days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures’ television series, HAPPY DAYS reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams.

HAPPY DAYS is complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’. This perfectly family-friendly musical will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long!

  • Thu, May 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 4-5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 9-10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 16-17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 25-26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 30-31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 1-2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 8-9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 15-16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 22-23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 29-30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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April 3, 2012 · 7:38 am

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA runs May 3-19

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Presented by Footlighters Inc.
May 3-19
Newport

The show takes place in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara-a beautiful, childish young woman-loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode sparks an immediate romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Extremely protective, Margaret attempts to keep them apart. As the story unfolds, a secret is revealed about Clara: she is not all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but her own hopes as well.

Directed by Dennis Murphy

Cast: Catherine Ross as Margaret Johnson, Abby Paljieg as Clara Johnson, Rich Setterberg as Roy Johnson, Jeff Richardson as Signor Naccarelli, Samantha Toberman as Signora Naccarelli, Steffen Whorton as Fabrizio Naccarelli, Gregory Good as Guiseppe Naccarelli & Samantha Stein as Franca Naccarelli
Ensemble: Kevin Rutkowski, Brittany Smile, George Fee, Shannon Beam, RJ Caldwell, Marypat Carletti & Amanda Emmons-Wolery

  • Thu-Sat, May 3-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 10-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 7-19 at 8pm

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April 2, 2012 · 8:23 pm

LTC Announces Bob Fritzsch Memorial

Our upcoming production of ANGEL STREET by Patrick Hamilton will be a very special one for Lebanon Theatre Company. Our long-time set designer Bob Fritzsch passed away last December, but before his death, he had designed the set for ANGEL STREET. As a tribute to Bob, our May 12 performance will include a special presentation to his family and the unveiling of a permanent display of his set designs. We look forward to both weekends of the show which will be performed in his honor.

If any of the many groups that Bob designed for throughout his career would like to donate to this permanent display, we would appreciate it. The display is going to cost between $1500 and $2000. Any group (or individual) that donates will be acknowledged in the exhibit.

Questions? Contact us by email: ltc@ltcplays.com or phone 513.228.0932.

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