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August 14, 2012 · 6:26 pm

A SHORT STAY AT THE WHISPERING PINES runs Sept. 7-16

A SHORT STAY AT THE WHISPERING PINES
Presented by Xenia Area Community Theatre
Sept. 7-16
Xenia

Directed by Jennifer Sivers-Shrader

Part comedy, part mystery, part confusion and all fun. The story centers around Whispering Pines, a boarding house run by two sisters. When a new face rolls into town, we meet the two sisters, one of whom believes herself to be a reincarnated American Indian, and a host of their boarders as they try to convince the newcomer to lengthen his stay.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 9 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 16 at 3pm

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August 14, 2012 · 5:34 pm

Showboat Majestic’s ROUNDING THIRD Earns LCT Recommendation

Mike Sherman as Don & Michael Schlotterbeck as Michael.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Showboat Majestic’s ROUNDING THIRD as a recommended production.

ROUNDING THIRD introduces us to two little-league coaches — one a veteran, the other a new recruit — and their markedly different personal circumstances and philosophies about the game. Their clash of styles and wills drives this funny, acerbic and touching play through the bumpy terrain of fatherhood and baseball.

One panelist noted that the “comedic timing was spot on”. Another commented, “Both actors engaged the audience—we were the unseen baseball team—eliciting responses, laughs, and groans.”

ROUNDING THIRD continues through August 26th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions/sbm.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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August 14, 2012 · 5:30 pm

The Carnegie’s XANADU Earns LCT Recommendation

The Muses of XANADU.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center’s XANADU as a recommended production.

In this light-hearted musical send-up of the 1980 movie, beautiful Greek muse Kira has journeyed from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in a quest to inspire struggling chalk artist Sonny to create the most resplendent and staggering work of art the world has ever known… the roller disco! The musical features feel-good ‘80’s pop-rock hits like “Magic,” “All Over The World,” “Suddenly” and “Evil Woman.”

One panelist described it as “a big show; multi-tiered, busy and total entertainment.” Another called it “a silly summer night at the theatre! As the play says, it’s like children’s theatre for grown ups, but it’s fun for kids, too.”

XANADU continues through August 26th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thecarnegie.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

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.leagueofcincinnatitheatres.com.

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August 14, 2012 · 5:22 pm

THE MUSIC MAN runs Sept. 12-30

Helen Raymond as Marion, Owen Gunderman as Winthrop & Dan Doerger as Harold Hill. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

THE MUSIC MAN
Presented by The Showboat Majestic
Sept. 12-30
Downtown

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat |

Directed by Dee Anne Bryll & Ed Cohen
Music direction by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll & Jane Green

Cast: Dan Doerger  as Harold Hill, Helen A. Raymond as Marian, Robert Weidle as Mayor Shinn, Angela Nalley as Eualie Shinn, Elaine Wilson  as Mrs. Paroo, Matt Dentino as Marcelleus Washburn, Sean Harkless as Charlie Cowell, Owen Gunderman as Winthrop, Grace Liesch as Zanetta, Patrick Phillips  as Tommy Djelas, Alison Edwards as Amarylis, Lili Shires as Gracie & Eileen Earnest as Ethel Toppelmeyer
Pickalittle Ladies: Kati Beard, Collette Thomas, Tara Tuttle & Lindsey Carlstedt
The Quartet: Brian Richardson, Jon Kovach, William Reed & Tony Bergman
Ensemble: Brody McKinnon, Cameron Nalley, Xander Wells, Savannah Slaby & Grace Balbo

THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

  • Wed-Sat, Sept. 12-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 16 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Sept. 19-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, Sept. 26-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm

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Local media coverage:  Enquirer article |

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August 14, 2012 · 4:08 pm

ArtReach Actor Needed for Tour

ArtReach: A Division of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, needs a male actor, 18-30 years old, of any ethnicity for full-time employment in touring productions August 2012 through May 2013. Must sing.

Please email Chris at chris.stewart@thechildrenstheatre.com or call 513-569-8080 ext. 21 to schedule an audition.

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