EDUCATION DIRECTOR – Washington Township Town Hall Theatre in Centerville, Ohio seeks education director to oversee the theatre’s education and outreach programming and to direct one or more main-stage productions each year. Typical tasks may include but are not limited to: teaching acting classes, developing and planning curriculum, creating and supervising workshops and school residencies, interviewing and evaluating instructors and outreach staff; coordinating in-school tours; assisting with season selection and auditions; directing plays/musicals. Duties are determined and performed under the direction of the Theater Manager. Undergraduate degree in Theatre required. Degrees in Acting and/or Theatre Education and professional paid experience preferred. Part-time afternoon/evening and weekend hours. 20+ hrs per wk. Salary Range: $16.07/hr. THT is a 300-seat theatre operated by the Washington Township Recreation Center and presents theatre for young audiences. Position is classified as PT Specialty Coordinator. Application materials are available online at http://www.washingtontwp.org or apply in person at the Washington Township Recreation Center, 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Township. For questions contact Mary Scott, HR at (937) 438-7985 ext. 2818 or email: mscott@washingtontwp.org. EOE.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Town Hall Theatre Seeks Education Director
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THE SECOND CITY 2 Ensemble Earns LCT Award
THE SECOND CITY 2: LESS PRIDE…MORE PORK Ensemble
Earns League of Cincinnati Theatres Award
for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
The cast of THE SECOND CITY 2: LESS PRIDE…MORE PORK. Photo by Sandy Underwood.
(CINCINNATI, MAY 9, 2012)– Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of THE SECOND CITY 2: LESS PRIDE…MORE PORK has earned a League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) Award for its acting ensemble. The show, an all-new follow-up to last year’s record-breaking fall production by The Second City, closes the theatre’s Thompson Shelterhouse season.
In THE SECOND CITY 2, the Chicago comedy troupe once again sets its razor-sharp sights on Cincinnati, with a special emphasis on stories that have captured the city’s attention since their last visit. The streetcar once again plays a role, as well as the Reds and the opening of the Banks. The first Second City Playhouse production was the longest running and highest grossing in Shelterhouse history.
According to LCT panelists, the show’s cast “did a fantastic job with the script and were really funny. … Overall, an excellent show.” The ensemble includes Cody Dove, Sayjal Joshi, Amy Roeder, John Sabine, Tim Stoltenberg and Travis Turner.
THE SECOND CITY 2 continues through July 1. Tickets are available at www.cincyplay.com.
The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.
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Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO runs June 7-16
Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO: Geppetto’s Musical Tale
Presented by East Side Players
June 7-16
Blue Ash
The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.”
Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the “perfect child.”
- Thu-Sun, June 7-10 at 7:30pm
- Wed-Sat, June 13-16 at 7:30pm
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LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Review
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James Oblak as Skip, Will Selnick as Wally, Nick Laughlin as Denny & Lee Slobotkin as Eugene. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.
LIFE COULD BE A DREAM presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through May 20. You can read the show description here.
For DREAM, director D. Lynn Meyers has filled the cast with outstanding young talent. The four crooners that make up Denny and the Dreamers include Nick Laughlin as Denny, James Oblak as Skip, Will Selnick as Wally, and Lee Slobotkin as Eugene. Rounding out the cast is Cassie Levine as Lois.
Lee Slobotkin as Eugene & Nick Laughlin as Denny. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.
Vocally the men are very strong, and nail the sound of the period with solid harmonies and solos. Levine, the object of the boys’ attention, has a strong voice as well, but I did feel she pushed a little too hard on a few of her solos, bringing a brassy quality to her voice that didn’t mesh with the background vocals. Performance wise, Lee Slobotkin stands out as nebbish Eugene, bringing great energy and personality to the role.
Will Selnick as Wally & Cassie Levine as Lois. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.
Visually the wood-paneled and tile-floored finished-basement worked well as the backdrop for most of the action (set design by Brian c. Mehring, properties by Shannon Rae Lutz). My guess would be that some of the clutter under the basement steps included selected props from recent ETC productions. The costumes (designed by Reba Senske) and Patti James’ choreography completed the look of the era.
Nick Laughlin as Denny, Lee Slobotkin as Eugene, Cassie Levine as Lois & Will Selnick as Wally. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.
DREAM seems to have a bit more of a book than the WONDERETTES outings and falls a little flat due to its predictability. The cast sounded so good though (thanks to music director Scot Woolley), that I would not have minded another song or three in the short second act.
Overall, for fans of doo-wop or fans of ETC’s recent productions of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES/WINTER WONDERETTES, odds are good you’ll enjoy the (mostly) boys’ turn in LIFE COULD BE A DREAM.
Click here for a complete list of show times, local media coverage and other reviews for LIFE COULD BE A DREAM.
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CLP Seeks Male Performer for GEORGE M!
Cincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a featured male performer for GEORGE M!
THE ROLE OF JERRY COHAN TO BE FILLED. (50 + years of age): Singer/Actor/Mover. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to be considered. A headshot/picture is appreciated as well. If available and interested, please send resume, and headshot to Jennifer Perrino, Business Manager Producer @ jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com This is a paid position.
Show includes tunes: “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Over There,” “You’re A Grand Old Flag,” and “Give My Regards to Broadway.”
GEORGE M!
Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan; Book by Michael Stewart, John Pascal and Francine Pascal
Lyrics and Musical Revisions by Mary Cohan
GEORGE M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American musical theater! We follow him over a 60-year period from his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as “The Four Cohans,” to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage. Matt Wilson, Director; Eric Baumgartner, Music Director; Jeni Schwiers, Choreographer; Ashley Bowman, Production Stage Manager
Rehearsal details: Rehearsals will take place at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts until we move aboard the Showboat. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The rehearsal schedule will be based on specific portions of the show to be rehearsed.
Please note: Rehearsal dates are subject to finalization based upon cast selections/availability. You may not miss the last six rehearsals. Rehearsal schedule:
- Weds., May 23 6:30 – 10 p.m. Read thru
- Thurs., May 24 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, May 27 6:00 to 9:30 pm
- Monday, May 28 MEMORIAL DAY OFF
- Weds., May 30 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Thurs., May 31 6:30 –10 p.m.
- Sat., June 2 2:00 – 5:30 pm
- Sunday, June 3 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 4 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Weds., June 6 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Thurs., June 7 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10 6:00 to 9:30 pm.
- Monday, June 11 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Weds., June 13 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Thurs., June 14 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Saturday, June 16 2:30 to 6:30 pm.
- Sunday, June 17 6:00 to 9:30 pm
- Monday, June 18 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Wed., June 20 6:30 –10 p.m.
- Thurs., June 21 6:30 –10 p.m.
- Saturday, June 23 2:30 to 6:00 pm.
- Sunday, June 24 2:00 –5:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 25 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 26 6:30 – 10:pm
- Weds., June 27 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Thurs., June 28 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Mon., July 2 May Not Miss
- Wed., July 4 HOLIDAY OFF
- Thurs., July 5 May Not Miss
- Fri., July 6 May Not Miss
- Sun., July 8 (Tech) May Not Miss
- Mon., July 9 (Tech) May Not Miss
- Tues., July 10 (Tech/Final dress/Preview) May Not Miss
- Wed. July 11 6:30 p.m. Call OPENING NIGHT!
GEOREGE M!
(Performances run July 11 – July 29, 2012)
Wed. July 11th – Thurs. July 12th – Fri. July 13th – Sat. July 14th – Sun. July 15th
Wed. July 18th – Thurs. July 19th – Fri. July 20th – Sat. July 21st – Sun. July 21st
Wed. July 25th – Thurs. July 26th – Fri. July 27th – Sat. July 28th – Sun. July 29th
Please note: There are two performances on Sun., 7/21 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
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