Monthly Archives: December 2013

CPI is Looking for Volunteers for Staged Reading

CPI_logoCincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) is looking for volunteer actors for a staged reading of a new play at the Fifth-Third Bank Theater (Aronoff center).

TITLE: A PAIN IN THE NECK

PLAYWRIGHT: Jack Lindy M.D.

DIRECTOR: Lynne Aronson

BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
Dr. Maurice Schnellenkopfer, author of the poorly selling book “Better Bedside Manners,” is now a surgical patient with cancer.

He enters a farcical hospital world where the only thing left to do is laugh . . .

SHOW DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:30

THEATER: Fifth-Third Bank Theater (Black Box).

FEMALE CHARACTER needed:
MRS. ASHES – able to play around 40-45, have a soft Irish accent, be full of herself with a go-get-em attitude and extremely proud of the job she does to bring hospitals around and into the black.

MALE CHARACTERS needed:
RESIDENTS 1- Young man who is now working in a hospital at the feet of a great surgeon, he is, however, pretty puffed up with his title of MD and a great deal of self-importance.

RESIDENTS 2 – Young man who is now working in a hospital at the feet of a great surgeon, he is, however, pretty puffed up with his title of MD and a great deal of self-importance.

INFORMATION:
We will not have a formal audition, but interested actors should send/attach their Acting Résumé and provide their headshot (JPG).

Send Résumé and headshot to Director Lynne Aronson at mlaronson@zoomtown.com; You also may call her at 513-624-8665.

Actors will remain on-book.

5 rehearsals ( Wednesdays – 7 PM) of with one will take place at the theater.

Leave a comment

Filed under Casting Call

CPI Seeks Actors for THE G.I. BILL

CPI_logoWould you be interested in reading (a cold reading) at French Hall – West on UC Campus (All actors are volunteers).

On Sunday, January 26, 2014 7 PM
You need to be on location at 6 PM.

Sponsored by Cincinnati, Playwrights Initiative (CPI)
We are an official Resident Company at the Aronoff Center.

No rehearsals, but the actor is asked to read the script ahead of time and be prepared to impress. It is a public event in front of audience.

Title: “The G.I. Bill”

The GI Bill of Rights signaled the shift to the knowledge society.

Future historians may well consider it the most important event of the twentieth century.

The G. I. Bill play tells the story of six military veterans of World War II when they experience life as students at a small southern college.

Attach Résumé and headshot to Kalman Kivkovich kivi1@cinci.rr.comand call 513-861-0004.

Please let me know ASAP.

If interested, I will assign your role and attach the script.

You will be also given a bound script.

See roles below.

Thanks,
Kalman Kivkovich
CPI President
513-861-0004
kivi1@cinci.rr.com

The G.I. Bill – A New Play in Two Acts

CHARACTERS

  • BEN age 24; male; Veteran; Student
  • LOU age 23; male; Veteran; Student
  • SHIGERU age 28; male; Veteran; Student
  • JOE age 20; male; Veteran; Student
  • TAKIS (The Greek); age 23; male; Veteran; Student.
  • JERRY age 22; male; Veteran; Student.

Leave a comment

Filed under Casting Call

CCPA Presents THE 39 STEPS

THE 39 STEPS
January 23 – February 16, 2014
Adapted By Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan
From the movie of Alfred Hitchcock

CCPA_The 39 StepsMix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! The 39 Steps was Broadway’s longest running comedy, and played its 500th performance on Broadway, May 19th, 2009. Bob Brunner, Director; Laura Weil Production Stage Manager

The Cast includes: Michael Schlotterbeck (Richard Hannay), Elizabeth Chinn Molloy (Annebelle/Pamela/Margaret), Sean P. Mette (Clown) and Dan Cooley (Clown)

The Backstage Crew: Natasha Boeckmann and Joey Witterstaetter

THE 39 STEPS

  • Thurs. Jan. 23 – Fri. Jan. 24 – Sat. Jan. 25 – Sun. Jan. 26
  • Thurs. Jan. 30 – Fri. Jan. 31 – Sat. Feb. 1 – Sun. Feb. 2
  • Thurs. Feb. 6 – Fri. Feb. 7 – Sat. Feb. 8 – Sun. Feb. 9
  • Thurs. Feb. 13 – Fri. Feb. 14 – Sat. Feb. 15 – Sun. Feb. 16 

Where: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts – 4990 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45233

Tickets: $24.00 for Adults, $21.00 for Seniors/Students. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com or by calling the box office at 513 241 6550.

For more information, contact the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, (513) 241 – 6550.

Check us out on the web at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Cincinnati Federal Savings is the 2013 – 2014 Season Sponsor for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Leave a comment

Filed under Press Releases

TRIBES Runs Jan. 29-Feb. 22

ETC_TribesTRIBES
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Jan. 29-Feb. 22
Over-the-Rhine

Directed by Michael Evan Haney

Meet Billy: the deaf son of a fiercely outspoken family obsessed with self-expression. He has adapted brilliantly to his family’s unconventional ways, but they’ve never bothered to return the favor. However, when he finds a new family in the deaf community, tensions reach an all-time high in this touching play about membership in your tribe. With excoriating dialogue and sharp, compassionate insights, this is a savage, funny look at family dynamics, belonging and the limitations of communication. Content advisory: This production contains strong language and adult themes and may not be suitable for all audiences.

  • Wed-Thu, Jan. 29*-30* at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 31 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 1 at 2pm* & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Feb. 4*-6* at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 8 at 2pm* (8pm SOLD OUT)
  • Sun, Feb. 8 at 2pm* & 7pm*
  • Tue-Thu, Feb. 11-13 at 7:30pm (Feb 12th SOLD OUT)
  • Fri, Feb. 14* at 8pm (SOLD OUT)
  • Sat. Feb. 15 at 2pm* & (8pm SOLD OUT)
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm (SOLD OUT)
  • Wed-Thu, Feb. 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 21 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm & 8pm

Official page |

Leave a comment

Filed under On Stage

Top Stories for the Week of Dec. 23-29

TDW_VERTBelow are the most read stories for the past week. Liking and sharing posts important to you, makes a difference.

  1. TDW Anounces 2014-2015 Main Stage Shows
  2. BPI Announces Auditions for LEND ME A TENOR
  3. PNC’s Festival of Lights Tickets Discount
  4. BLACK NATIVITY runs Dec. 16-17
  5. SSP Announces Cast of THE 39 STEPS
  6. CSC 2014-2015 Season Auditions
  7. SC Announces Cast of THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB
    DIG IT! Runs Jan. 24-Feb. 1
    THE SECRET GARDEN Runs Jan. 24-Feb. 9
  8. CLYBOURNE PARK Runs Jan. 18-Feb. 16
  9. THE SOUND OF MUSIC Runs Jan. 17-26
  10. A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Runs Jan. 10-26
    ELVIS LIVES: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event | Sat., Feb. 9, 2013 | Aronoff Center

Top Blog Tags and Categories

See the list below for what types of information is attracting my readers.

  1. On Stage
  2. Press Releases
  3. Season Announcements
  4. The Drama Workshop
  5. Auditions
  6. Cast list
  7. via Wesseling List
  8. Ticket Deals, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
    Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Leave a comment

Filed under In Other News