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May 4, 2012 · 8:47 am

BARNABY RUDGE, PART II runs June 1-3

BARNABY RUDGE, PART II
Presented by Wright State University
June 1-3
Dayton

The second half of the stage adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens. Set in 18th century London and the surrounding countryside, BARNABY RUDGE is the story of the simple-minded Barnaby and his mother, endangered by a mysterious Stranger. Rioting mobs and violence endanger the four families met in Part One. Dickens’ horror, humor, and humanity fill the intimate Herbst stage, as fifteen actors play over thirty characters.

Adapted and directed by Bruce Cromer

Cast: Tess Talbot as Mrs. Rudge/Parkes/Narrator,
Chelsey Cavender as Daisy/Grip/Gashford/Narrator,
Nicole Tompkins as Emma/Cobb/Bulldog/Narrator,
Michelle Weiser as Miggs/Peak/Bulldog/Narrator,
Aziza Macklin as Dolly/Bulldog/Narrator,
Lauren Deaton as Mrs. Varden/Bulldog/Narrator,
Cyndii Johnson as Stagg/Parkes/Bulldog/Narrator,
Mathys Herbert as Barnaby/Bulldog/Narrator,
Cameron Blankenship as Simon Tappertit/Narrator,
Tyler Edwards as Gabriel Varden/Bulldog/Narrator,
Ben Miller as Edward/Hugh/Narrator,
Zach Schute as Haredale/Bulldog/Narrator,
Ian Blanco as Joe Willet/Bulldog/Narrator,
Justin King as Chester/Bulldog/Narrator
& Law Terrell Dunford as John Willet/Bulldog/Narrator

  • Fri, June 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 2pm

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May 4, 2012 · 8:20 am

AVENUE Q runs June 1-10

AVENUE Q
Presented by Showbiz Players
June 1-10
Covington

AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life!

Directed and produced by Bunny Arszman
Music direction by Sherry McCamley
Vocal direction by Lara Gonzalez
Choreographed by Jules Schumate

Cast:  Robert Breslin as Princeton, Emily Rowekamp as Kate Monster, Nate Moster as Rod, Bill Geraghty as Nicky, Libby Beiting as Lucy the Slut, Burgess Byrd as Gary Coleman, Erin McCamley as Christmas Eve, John Woll as Brian, Ken Goldhoff as Trekkie Monster, Mike Fielder as Male Puppeteer & Julie Wacksman as Female Puppeteer

  • Fri-Sat, June 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 6-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 3pm

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Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

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May 3, 2012 · 4:46 pm

LCT Gives 4 Awards to Playhouse’s THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR

League of Cincinnati Theatres Gives Four Awards to
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR

David St. Louis as Marvell Thunder, Terry Burrell as Good Sister Dupree, Jennie Harney as Glory Dupree & Trent Armand Kendall as Jaguar Dupree, Sr. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

(CINCINNATI, MAY 1, 2012)– Panelists from the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR with four awards for its ensemble, costume design, lighting design and band.

THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR is a fairy tale of love, family and the blues by Keith Glover, Anderson Edwards and Keb’ Mo’. Once upon a time, a mysterious stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the home of the Dupree family with a unique challenge: a cutting contest, in which guitars are the weapons of choice. If he has his way, the epic musical showdown will change everyone’s life. Thunder was produced at the Playhouse in 1999, and it became the theatre’s most popular musical of the last 20 years. Awards were given to the following:

  • Outstanding Ensemble, described by one LCT panelist as “the best I’ve seen on this stage.” The cast includes Terry Burrell, Jennie Harney, Trent Armand Kendall, David St. Louis and Timothy Ware;
  • Paul Tazewellfor his costume design. “Costumes were astounding,” said one panelist. “The shiny suits perfectly reflected the era and the characters in fabric and fit. Every character had great clothes with attention to detail.”
  • Thomas C. Hasefor the show’s lighting design, described as “a work of art, creating a fluid landscape for the various locales and brilliantly bridging the concert and theatre worlds”; and
  • Steve Ditzell (guitar),Art Gore (drums),Larry C. Humphrey (bass), Michael Leroy Peed (keyboards, music direction)and Billy Thompson (guitar and harmonica), the show’s musicians, for their specialized contributions to the production. According to one panelist, “I go yearly to the Cincinnati Blues Fest, and the band playing for this production is better than many of the bands I have heard. They were simply outstanding.”

Thunder Knocking on the Door continues through May 20. 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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May 3, 2012 · 8:08 am

THE STORY OF MY LIFE runs June 1-17

THE STORY OF MY LIFE
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
June 1-17
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

Thomas Weaver, a successful writer, returns to his hometown to perform the eulogy for his childhood friend, Alvin Kelby. He struggles to find the appropriate words, but comes up with nothing but blank pages. With the help of Alvin, who appears from the recesses of his mind, Thomas sorts through story after story of the events that made up their friendship, searching for his role in his friend’s untimely death. We follow the lifelong friendship between the two men, an inspiring story told mostly in song.

Directed by Debra Kent

Cast: Scott Knisley as Thomas Weaver & Jeff Sams as Alvin Kelby

  • Fri-Sat, June 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 9 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 16 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 3pm

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May 2, 2012 · 8:00 pm

Unity Productions Collaborates with Exploding Cincinnati Band WALK THE MOON

Unity Productions is honored to be using the music of Cincinnati band WALK THE MOON for The U.S. Premiere of NOTHING by Nic Balthazar at The 2012 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

WALK THE MOON was recently seen on Late Night TV with Jimmy Fallon, and have played some of the largest music festivals in the country this past year including Lollapalooza and Bonaroo. Their managers, Mick Management (John Mayer, Ray Lamontagne, Sarah McLachlan), and record label, RCA Records (Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Christina Aguilera), have been more than supportive of Unity Productions in their mission to spread knowledge of anti-bullying, autism awareness, and suicide prevention through their performance of NOTHING. You can check out the band below and if you like what you hear, their music will be an integral part of The U.S. Premiere of NOTHING by Nic Balthazar at The 2012 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

Inspired by a true story, NOTHING is a multi-media play about Ben, a young man with autism who is struggling through the social grind that is high school. He retreats to a world of technology (MP3, video cameras, online gaming) in order to escape his tragic reality of constant bullying. When Ben meets Barbie in a divine online connection, he builds up the courage to venture out of his comfort zone and visit her in the flesh. This overwhelming escapade leads Ben into a dangerous situation, putting his own life at risk.

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