Yearly Archives: 2012

October 23, 2012 · 10:47 am

A TUNA CHRISTMAS runs Nov. 23-Dec. 9

A TUNA CHRISTMAS
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Nov. 23-Dec. 9
Dayton

Directed by Kathy Mola

Cast: David Hallowren as Thurston Wheelis & Ian Manuel as Arles Struvie

It’s Christmas time and local radio personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie tell us all about the annual Christmas lawn display contest that Viola Carp keeps winning (14 times), the troubled local production of A Christmas Carol and along the way introduce us to a host of colorful characters, each one funnier than the last, in this little mythical Texas town. Two actors portray more than twenty roles in this hilarious production. Ages 7 and up.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 25 at 3pm
  • Fri, Nov. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 1 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 3pm

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October 23, 2012 · 9:30 am

Cincinnati Children’s Theatre SEUSSICAL, JR Earns Two LCT Nominations

John Woll as Horton the Elephant. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of SEUSSICAL, JR. with an two LCT nominations for Costumes (Kathie Brookfield & Roderick Justice) and scenic design (David Centers) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza features favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including: Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life these classic, colorful tales, brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks!”

Panelists loved the “fun and whimsical” costume design as well as the “colorful and quirky” set design which “flowed seamlessly” through the many environments called for by the musical. Overall, SEUSSICAL, JR. was a “fast-paced musical romp: “The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati starts their 2012/2013 magical season with enough energy and polish to make even Horton the Elephant blush.”

Seussical, Jr. continues through October 27th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com/onstage.

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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October 23, 2012 · 9:17 am

Cincinnati Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS Earns Two LCT Nominations

Nick Rose as Titus Andronicus. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s TITUS ANDRONICUS with LCT nominations for lead actor (Nick Rose) and featured actor (Darnell Benjamin) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

One of the bloodiest plays in the canon, TITUS ANDRONICUS is full to the brim with revenge, murder, betrayal and crimes most atrocious. TITUS ANDRONICUS evokes startling, gruesome and tragic imagery as the mighty Roman general Titus faces off with his mortal enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Titus and Tamora, in a spiral of bloody revenge, trade murder for hideous murder, each more brutal than the last.

Panelists praised Nick Rose’s portrayal of Titus as “deliciously mad and steely,” portraying a “huge sea of emotions.” Darnell Benjamin played the unrepentant moor Aaron “powerfully and remarkably multi-dimensionally.” Overall the panelists thought the show was a “delicious Halloween treat…with just the right balance of wit, cheap thrills, and spectacle,” “blood and gore tempered with moments of honesty.” “Two stumps up!”

Miranda McGee as Tamora & Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Aaron the Moor. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

TITUS ANDRONICUS continues through November 11th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyshakes.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.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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October 23, 2012 · 9:04 am

THREE MURDERS AND IT’S ONLY MONDAY runs Nov. 15-18

THREE MURDERS AND IT’S ONLY MONDAY
Presented by Mason Community Players
Nov. 15-18
Mason

Directed by Becca McLaughlin
Produced by Gaylene May

Cast: Jim Cronin as Harry Monday, Jon Scheiding as Dr. Morrissey, Paula Brinkman as Beatrice Smith, Shannon Mahoney as Tara Dillaise, Dan Nieman as Larramore Mandrake, Larry Catlin as Humphrey Hopkins, Melissia Gary as Lilly: Tobias, Phil Catlin as Hans the Gardner, Jason Richmond as Thunder O’Brien & Perry Gary as The Tramp

It was the kind of night when you caught yourself holding your breath for no reason at all.” So says private eye Harry Monday as he investigates three murders at the Peaceful Pines Sanitarium. In this 1940’s film noir murder mystery comedy, even the police are getting tired of coming out and ask Doctor Morrissey if he could just phone in the details. Then when Tara, a sultry soon-to-be-heiress, shows up, Harry puts his best foot forward… right in his mouth. “Odd how relatives always head up a suspect list,” he notes as the deceased’s families arrive. Odder still when he finds out they all belong to the same family!

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 15-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 18 at 2pm

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October 19, 2012 · 9:57 am

TCP Announces Auditions for RUN FOR YOUR WIFE

Tri-County Players auditions for wacky British comedy – RUN FOR YOUR WIFE by R. Cooney.
Directed by Leslie Brinkman.

Monday, November 5, Wednesday Nov. 7 – at 7 pm to 9 pm
Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45241

6 men, 2 women, age range mid-twenties to late 50’s. Cold readings from the script.

Showdates – January 25, 26, 27 and February 1, 2.

The story of London cab driver John Smith, with two wives, two houses – living virtually two lives, and a very precise schedule for juggling it all. This works out well enough for him until he is bopped on the head and, in a dazed state, gives one address to the police and the other to the hospital. Soon, police officers are ringing the doorbells at each home to investigate the inconsistency. Having upset his “domestic” schedule, Smith becomes hopelessly entangled in one hilarious lie after another in an attempt to explain things to his two wives and two suspicious police officers.

Character descriptions: likable bigamist husband, suspicious police officers, overly inventive male friend, insistent reporter, a patient but confused wife, sex obsessed wife, flamboyant upstairs neighbor.

Information: M. Hunley 513-742-1428

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