Monthly Archives: September 2013

September 26, 2013 · 10:54 am

CSC Classes for Adults and Teens Starting Soon

Cincinnati Shakespeare Classes for Adults and Teens, starting soon!

CSC_20 logoCINCINNATI, September 25, 2013 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati’s stage for the classics, is proud to be kicking off another season of their popular adult and teen acting courses! This year, CSC will be offering Adult Contemporary Acting, Adult Shakespeare Acting and Advanced Adult Contemporary acting along with a session of Teen Contemporary acting. All details and dates on the courses are below. There are 5 sessions meeting for 7 weeks on Tuesday evenings throughout the year beginning in October, February and April. More information is available http://www.cincyshakes.com/acting-classes.html 

These courses include engaging in-depth study of classical acting techniques, contemporary and Shakespeare texts, movement, stage combat and more taught by a member of Cincinnati Shakespeare resident professional ensemble. All skills levels and experience backgrounds are welcome! A past adult participant of the programs said they were “extremely impressed with the adult classes, the instruction and kindness shown” and that they were “compelling, challenging and above all FUN program on community and learning.” The spaces are limited for these programs and registration has been open. The first session begins on Oct. 15!

CSC’s new 7-week Teen Acting class is also enrolling now. This course only meets in October so students should plan to join us now. A former teen acting class participant said that “CSC’s acting classes have helped me to grow as an person, student and a leader. These programs helped to open up my mind to new things and become more social and a better team player.”

For additional information on the above classes, please contact Director of Education and Communication Jeanna Vella by email jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com or by phone 513.381.2273 x. 3202 or visit http://www.cincyshakes.com/acting-classes.html 

Teen Contemporary Acting (9th-12th Grade)

Session 1: Oct. 15-Dec. 3, 2013; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Teen Contemporary Acting
Register Now- Log in will be required
This course is for 9-12th graders. Teens will work with a professional actor from CSC’s resident ensemble to explore different theater techniques and methods from various practitioners and apply them to contemporary scene study and performance. Class meets at CSC from 5:30-7:30pm on Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 26 & Dec. 3. No audition required.
Cost: $195

Adult Contemporary Acting Classes
Session 1: Oct. 15-Dec. 3, 2013; 7:35-9:35pm
Adult Contemporary Acting
Register Now- Log in will be required
This course is for adults only. Students will work with a professional actor from CSC’s resident ensemble to explore different theater techniques and methods from various practitioners and apply them to contemporary scene study and performance. Class meets at CSC from 7:35-9:35pm on Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 26 & Dec. 3. No audition required.
Cost: $195

Session 2: Feb. 11,- Apr. 1, 2014; 7:35pm-9:35pm
Adult Contemporary Acting
Register Now- Log in will be required
This course is for adults only. Students will work with a professional actor from CSC’s resident ensemble to explore different theater techniques and methods from various practitioners and apply them to contemporary scene study and performance. Class meets at CSC from 7:35-9:35pm on Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 & Apr. 1. No audition required.
Cost: $195

Session 3: Apr. 8- May 20, 2104; 7:35pm-9:35pm
Adult Contemporary Acting
Register Now- Log in will be required
This course is for adults only. Students will work with a professional actor from CSC’s resident ensemble to explore different theater techniques and methods from various practitioners and apply them to contemporary scene study and performance. Class meets at CSC from 7:35-9:35pm on Apr. 8, 15, 22, May 6, 13, 19 & 20. No audition required.
Cost: $195

Adult Shakespeare Acting
Session 2: Feb. 11- Apr. 1, 2014; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Adult Shakespeare Acting
Register Now- Log in with be required
This course is for adults only. Students will learn techniques and methods from a professional Shakespeare actor from CSC’s resident company and apply those skills to Shakespeare study and performance. Class meets at CSC from 5:30-7:30pm on Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 & Apr. 1. No audition required.
Cost: $195

Advanced Adult Contemporary Acting
Session 3: Apr. 8- May 20, 2014; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Advanced Adult Contemporary Acting*
Register Now- Log in will be required
This course is for adults only. Building upon skills from Adult Contemporary Acting, students will study more advanced theater techniques and methods and apply them to contemporary scene study and performance in this rigorous course. Class meets at CSC from 5:30-7:30pm on Apr. 8, 15, 22, May 6, 13, 19 & 20. No audition required but there is a prerequisite course*.
Cost: $195
*Prerequisite: Adult Contemporary Acting.

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September 26, 2013 · 10:25 am

THE CRUCIBLE Runs Oct. 25-Nov. 3

XU_The CrucibleTHE CRUCIBLE
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company & Xavier University Theatre
Oct. 25-Nov. 3
Evanston

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast list: Brent Vimtrup as John Proctor, Bruce Cromer as Danforth, Sara Clark as Abigail, Kelly Mengelkoch as Elizabeth, Billy Chace as Giles Corey, Michael Bath as Francis Nurse, Regina Pugh as Rebecca Nurse, Torie Wiggins as Tituba, Stephen Skiles as Reverend Parris, Patrick Phillips as Reverend Hale, Maya Farhat as Mary Warren, Ellen Godbey as Betty Parris, Katie Rossman as Susanna Walcott, Brandon Martin as Thomas Putnam, Emily deKanter as Ann Putnam, Tatum Hunter as Mercy Lewis, Griff Bludworth as Cheever, Kyle Daniels as Willard, JJ Long as Judge Hathorne, Katie Mitchell as Sara Good, Michael Thompson as Hopkins, Laura DeBrunner as Abigail’s Girl, Katelynn Summer as Abigail’s Girl, Laura Donnellon as Abigail’s Girl & Will Clemens as U/S for Danforth

In Salem in the late 1600s, a group of young girls accuse others of witchcraft sparking an alarming series of events. The leaders of the church respond with suspicion and put those accused on trial for their lives ultimately leaving a town in fear, and the man at the center of it all questioning his faith and morality. One of the greatest American plays of all time and winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this heart-pounding drama is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.

  • Fri, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sun, Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at 7:30pm

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September 26, 2013 · 9:14 am

FREE CPI Public Cold Reading of New Play on Oct. 27

FREE CPI Public Cold Reading of a New Play

CPI_logoDate: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 7:00 PM (CPI SALON)

Sponsored by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI).

Q&A segment will follow the reading.

Actors will read the script.

General seating: RSVP is required. Please contact Sandi.

The venue is FREE, but we ask the guests to bring appetizers or beverages to share.

Location: 2815 commons Way, (45219) – French Hall on UC Campus. Room 2225 (ground floor).

Please contact Chair Sandi Kivkovich at Sandikivi3@gmail.com (new e-mail) or 513.861.0004.

www.cinciplaywrights.org

Try to park on Jefferson Ave (free). Do not park on Campus, unless in a garage.

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September 26, 2013 · 8:29 am

CAUGHT IN THE NET Runs Oct. 25-Nov. 2

TCP_Caugt in the NetCAUGHT IN THE NET
Presented by Tri-County Players
Oct. 25-Nov. 2
Sharonville

Directed by Mary Benken

Cast: Peggy Allen as Mary Smith, Bill Hartnett as Stanley’s Dad, Alan Kootsher as John Smith, Patricia Mullins as Vicki Smith, Michael Gunter as Gavin Smith, Mary Ann Smith as Barbara Smith & Kent Wrampelmeier as Stanley Gardner

The sequel to “Run for Your Wife” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his young adult children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 3pm
  • Fri, Nov. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 2 at 2pm & 8pm

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September 25, 2013 · 10:37 pm

FT Announces Cast of BAT BOY THE MUSICAL

FT_logoAfter a few outstanding nights of open auditions, Falcon Theater has a cast for BAT BOY THE MUSICAL

  • Robert Breslin – Bat Boy
  • Katelyn Altieri – Shelly
  • Tom Bush – Dr. Parker
  • Jen Drake – Meredith Parker
  • DeAndre Smith – Rev. Hightower and others
  • Emily Jencson – Ruthie Taylor and others
  • Gregory Good – Sheriff Reynolds and others
  • Elizabeth Beiting-Lipps – Mayor Maggie and others
  • Sean Mize – Rick Taylor and others
  • Becca Wiseman – Bud and others
  • Jeff Surber – Pan and others 

Tickets are on sale for Falcon’s entire season and BAT BOY [running May 16-31] is sure to sell out quickly so click here to get your tickets early!

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