Yearly Archives: 2013

PIP Seeks Technical Direction Intern

PIP_logoPosition: Technical Direction Internship

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks a technical direction intern for the 2013-14 season, Sept. 3, 2013 to April 30, 2014. This is an opportunity to work under the close supervision of and learn from the technical direction staff at one of the country’s leading theatres. Under the direction of the staff, the TD intern will primarily be learning the planning, budgeting, technical design and subsequent AutoCAD drafting of the five main stage and five second stage productions. Other learning opportunities may include run crew, some scenery construction, wiring and programming of automation systems and inventory management. Successful applicants will be proficient with 2d AutoCAD, have a technical production background and be a self-motivated team player willing to learn. Monthly stipend; no housing provided.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Troy Brizius
Technical Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
troy.brizius@cincyplay.com

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VP Announces Auditions for DARKSIDE

VP_logoVillage Players announces auditions for DARKSIDE by Ken Jones

Monday, July 1, 7 pm
Tuesday, July 2, 7 pm

8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas KY 41075

Directed by Michael L. Morehead / Cold readings from the script / Bring conflicts through Oct. 5 / Headshots and resumes accepted but not required.

Casting requirements:

4 men

  • Houston (Mission Control)
  • Bill Griffin, command module pilot
  • Gunner Smith, flight commander
  • Edward Stone, lunar module pilot 

2 Women (Late 20s-40s: depends on who auditions and are cast in the men’s roles)

  • Beth Griffin, Bill’s wife
  • Gigi Stone, Ed’s wife 

1 Role not gender specific

  • Reporter 

Show dates: Sept. 27, 28, 29; Oct. 3, 4 & 5, 2013

Questions and more information: morehead71@gmail.com

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BAB Announces Cast of LES MISERABLES

BAB_LOGOBrieabi Productions is very pleased to announce the cast of LES MISERABLES. Do you hear the people sing?

  • Valjean: Shawn Christopher Toadvine
  • Javert: Rick Kramer
  • Fantine: Gina Combs Beck
  • Cosette: Megan Ainsley Callahan
  • Marius: Sean Hurley
  • Eponine: Christina Tully
  • Thenardier: Gary G Rogers
  • Mme. Thenardier: Deb Schubert
  • Enjolras: Jack Johnson
  • Gavroche: Wesley Schmidt
  • Bishop/Bamatobois: Jeff Richardson
  • Courfeyrac/Montparnasse/Ensemble: Phil Clary
  • Feuilly/Ensemble: Nick Castle
  • Grantaire/Babet: Greg Moore
  • Jean Provaire/Convict #2: Thomas Guy Moore
  • Joly/Ensemble: Olaf Eide
  • Lesgles/Ensemble: Sam Johnson
  • Brujon/Pimp/Ensemble: Tony Wright
  • Young Cosette: Elli Harmon
  • Young Eponine: Chloe Olivia Esmeier
  • Factory Girl #5/Whore #1/Ensemble: Aubrey E Wilson
  • Foreman/Claquesos/Ensemble: Karl R Bolinger
  • Convict #1/Drinker #4/Ensemble: Bill Shuler
  • Convict #3/Constable #2/Ensemble: H Scott Nesbitt
  • Innkeeper/Ensemble: David L Abbott
  • Innkeeper’s Wife/Ensemble: Mary Rizzardi
  • Constable #1/Major Domo/Ensemble: David L Radtke
  • Farmer/Ensemble: John Sloan
  • Whore #2/Ensemble: Monica M Weber
  • Whore A/Ensemble: Meagan Cornett
  • Whore B/Ensemble: Lynn Griswold
  • Woman #1/Ensemble: Lindsey Link
  • Woman #2/Ensemble: Sarah Andrews
  • Woman #3/Ensemble: Erin M Wallace
  • Woman #4/Ensemble: Emma Jencson
  • Ensemble: Amy L Gilmore
  • Ensemble: Mary Steffel
  • Ensemble: Sarah Draud
  • Ensemble: Stephanie Renny
  • Ensemble: Sean Mize

Directed by Arlene Borock, vocal direction by Kathy Kramer, orchestra conducted by Charlie Wilheim and choreographed by Mitch Finke.

LES MISERABLES runs Dec. 5-15. For more information visit www.brieabiproductions.com.

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Falcon Announces 2013-2014 Season

FT_logoOct. 18-Nov. 2
SLASHER

Dec. 6-14
STRIKING 12

Jan. 31-Feb. 15
SEMINAR

March 28-April 12
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

May 16-31
BAT BOY THE MUSICAL

For more information visit http://falcontheater.net/.

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2013 Cincinnati Fringe Awards

Brant Miller as Lolita; Ryan Lear as Humbert Humber and Matt Spring as Charlotte/Quilty/Ensemble. Photo by Deo Lerma.

Brant Miller as Lolita; Ryan Lear as Humbert Humbert and Matt Spring as Charlotte/Quilty/Ensemble in LOLITA: A THREE MAN SHOW. Photo by Deo Lerma.

The 2013 Cincinnati Fringe is, again, one for the record books. The 2013 Festival had the highest attendance to date. Attendance was up 14% over last year. Tickets sales were up 1,000 over last year. This year’s Fringe had 32 sellout performances (that’s 20% of the shows). Selling out Saturday were PETUNIA AND CHICKEN, DIRK DARROW: NCSSI, THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, TELEPHONE: A PREQUEL TO A LOVE STORY, LOON, LOLITA: A THREE PERSON SHOW, THE WAVE and THE KILLING GAME.

Congratulations to everyone involved for a great job.

LCT Awards
Here is the list of League of Cincinnati Theatres Awards announced last night. (Any errors or omissions are mine.)

Pick of the Fringe Awards

Much love to my Fringe-ing friends. Thanks for a great 12 days. See you in 2014 for year 11!

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