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September 4, 2013 · 10:43 pm

SPAMALOT Runs Oct. 4-12

SCCT_SpamalotSPAMALOT
Presented by Sinclair Community College Theatre
Oct. 4-12
Dayton

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT – a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and The Holy Grail with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. It’s the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, the lady of the lake and show-stopping musical numbers are just part of this hilarious, yet highly irreverent parody.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 10-12 at 8pm

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September 3, 2013 · 8:57 pm

ON CUE: OCTA Conference 2013 Part I

OCTA_logoON CUE
The electronic newsletter of the Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati

OCTA Conference 2013, Part I
Linda Roll, editor
llroll69@hotmail.com

This part of the Newsletter will concentrate on the activities over the Labor Day Weekend. This is for all of you who did not make it to Dayton and were curious as to how our theatres did.

Southwest had a great showing at the conference. Our three shows won numerous accolades from the judges and the audience members. Here are the results from Mondays award presentations:

For Eleemosynary

  • Merit in Acting as Dorothea Westbrook Anne Wrider
  • Outstanding in Acting as Echo Kaleigh Howland

For Spring Awakening

  • Merit in Acting as Ilse Carrie Makin
  • Excellence in Musical Directing Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Acting as Wendla Emily Rowekamp
  • Outstanding in Acting as Melchior Steffen Whorton
  • Outstanding in Acting as Moritz Kevin Rutkowski
  • Outstanding Dramatic Moment
  • as the Father Brian Berendts
  • Outstanding in Ensemble The Cast
  • Outstanding in Musical Performance The Orchestra
  • Outstanding in Sound Execution Eric Bardes
  • Outstanding in Choreography Jules Shumate
  • Outstanding in Directing Jen McGuire
  • Outstanding in Directing Jered Ryan

For The Great American Trailer Park Musical

  • Merit in Set Design Scott Baker
  • Merit in Costuming Linda Roll
  • Merit in Acting as Pippi Aubrey Wilson
  • Merit in Choreography Jules Shumate
  • Excellence in Ensemble as Trailer Park Gossips Amy Grace Curtis
  • Excellence in Ensemble as Trailer Park Gossips Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Ensemble as
  • Trailer Park Gossips Pam Blessing
  • Outstanding in Acting as Jeannie Emily Carroll 

Congratulations to all of the winners and to the wonderful casts of all three shows.

Other awards presented over the weekend:

Technical Awards

  • Outstanding in Light Design to Eric Bardes for Tuesdays With Morrie
  • Excellence in Light Design to Steve Simon for The Passion of Dracula
  • Excellence in Sound Design to Paul Simon for The Passion of Dracula
  • Outstanding in Special Effects to Thomas Bergquist for The Passion of Dracula

There were no entries from our region in the Set Design or Costume Awards. There were only 2 entries for the season brochure competition which meant the board cancelled this competition. There were also no awards given out to any of our groups in the Newsletter Competition.

As your theatres begin your seasons, please look at these annual awards and see what is needed to enter them. These awards are for those people who do all of the technical work that supports each of our theatres. PLEASE make an effort to enter. The information usually does not change over the years, so go to the OCTA website and look over the rules to enter. www.ohiocommunitytheatre.org. 

Peggy Kenney received the Dick Beal Outstanding Regional Rep Award. 

In the costume contest at the banquet, the following were winners:

  • Original Couple Pam Blessing& Peggy Kenney as Over The Rainbow
  • Creative Single Ruth& Sean Shuster as The Twister
  • Original Single Luka Ashley Carter as The Wicked Bitch of the Southwest 

No SW OCTAfeud team made it to the final round of OCTAfeud despite a valiant effort from all of the groups who entered. There is always next year.

There will be more information on the OCTA conference as well as ACT news coming in a few days.

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September 3, 2013 · 8:31 pm

SHAKIN’ THE MESS OUTTA MISERY Runs Oct. 3-6

CBTC_Shaking the Mess Outta MiserySHAKIN’ THE MESS OUTTA MISERY
Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Oct. 3-6
Woodlawn

The story of a young black girl’s coming of age in the South in the 1960s. Daughter, the main character and 25-year-old narrator whose mother died when she was very young, was raised by women in the community, some blood related, some not. When she was 12 years old she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse, nontraditional, older black women. Daughter begins the play as an adult reflecting on the summer of her 12th year in the now empty house of her childhood. She shares with the audience how her Big Mamas prepared her for womanhood. As she remembers, the women enter to tell their stories and Daughter becomes a child again reliving her vivid memories of growing up–recalling the rituals, the faith healings, the stories she was told and the lessons she learned about survival, healing, deep faith and mystery.

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 4pm

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September 3, 2013 · 9:30 am

Sweet Student Ticket Deals for the ETC 2013-2014 Season

ETC_new_logo_bannerWhether you still live at home or are on a Ramen Noodle diet, hey we get it: it’s tough to catch a break these days when you’re a student. You’ve got enough worries trying to make the Dean’s list studying for that dreaded O-Chem exam than how to fit quality entertainment easily into your budget without putting an added strain on your wallet. That’s why Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will continue to offer a robust suite of options for students of all ages to see our productions that won’t break the bank.

Not a student?
Pay it forward and pass this message on to a student you know and then head on over to our website to check out all our other advance discount and rush offers.

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
This popular program returns and just as its moniker explains, contribute however much you can afford. PWYC previews typically fall on the Monday or Tuesday prior to each show’s opening, check our calendar, facebook page, or follow us on Twitter for show times.

$15 Student Rush Tickets
Radically discounted tickets, just for students. 2 hours prior to each show time, all remaining tickets for the current day’s performance(s) are available for $15 (in person only). Limit 2 tickets per valid student I.D.

$120 STUDENT SUBSCRIPTIONS
(Hey, that’s only $20 per show!) Are you a theatre nut? Wanna make sure you get a seat for each of the shows this season? Exclusively for full-time students, this subscription includes a set seat and day of the week for each show in the season at a discounted price. Available for any performance day and time.

$90 TEEN SCENE SUBSCRIPTIONS*
Teen Scene is our newest Education Outreach offering specifically geared toward students ages 13-19! Subscription includes post-show meal and discussion with cast and/or artistic staff. To further enhance and expand upon the experience, Teen Scene members will also be able to log on to a private Facebook page and continue the conversation long after the curtain comes down.

Limited space available and is first come, first serve.

*Due to mature content and/or language in many of our productions, parental consent is required to participate for students under the age of 18.

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September 3, 2013 · 9:03 am

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Runs Oct. 3-13

CU_Taming of the ShrewTHE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Presented by Cedarville University
Oct. 3-13
Cedarville

Directed by Matthew Moore

Get your ring-side seats for Shakespeare’s “battle of the sexes!” Kate and Petruchio’s quirky and contentious love story comes alive in this 100-minute adaptation of the play set in a 1950’s American “Little Italy.” It’s sure to be part sentimental, part slapstick, and entirely too much fun!

  • Thu, Oct. 3 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 4-5 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Thu, Oct. 10 at 10am
  • Fri, Oct. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 3pm

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