Justin Adams as Player #2, Mandi Masden as Player #1 & Jeffrey Blair Cornell as Louis de Rougemont. Photos by Sandy Underwood.
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Shipwrecked! with an LCT for Ensemble Performance in a Play.
Shipwrecked! is the fantastic and amazing story of Louis de Rougemont, a would-be explorer who embarks from Victorian England on a daring expedition only to find himself marooned on a remote desert island. That’s when the real adventure begins for Louis and his faithful dog Bruno: Typhoon! Killer octopus! Flying wombats! Cannibals! As Louis’ breathless tale grows larger and larger, the boundary between truth and fiction blurs. Inspired by a true story, this charming, family-friendly frolic by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright celebrates the magic of theatre and imagination.
Panelists praised the three members of the ensemble: “These actors a true storytellers”; “the cast never missed a beat” while creatively executing “the swift and multiple character changes from the two actors supporting the lead”.
SHIPWRECKED! continues through June 16th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyplay.com.
Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 2014 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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