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October 9, 2013 · 9:17 am

HRTC Announces Cast of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

HRTCMeet the creative team and cast of our December production of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY on Victoria Theatre Association’s Broadway Series:

  • Director – Joe Deer
  • Music Director/Composer/Arranger/Pianist – Scot Woolley 

Designers:

  • Dan Gray – Scenic Designer
  • Ayn Wood – Costume Designer
  • John Rensel – Lighting Designer
  • Brian Retterer – Sound Designer 

Cast:

  • Jake/George – Todd Lawson
  • Henry/Clarence – Mark Chmiel
  • Sally/Mary – Betsy DiLellio
  • Lana/Violet – Susan Jacks
  • Freddie/Potter – Scott Stoney
  • Foley Artist – Kevin Anderson
  • Jazz Quartet – Sean Jones, Cassi Mikat, Zack Steele, Amy Wheeler 

Production:

  • Stage Manager – Aaron Vega
  • Production Assistant – Jason Richard

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY runs Dec. 3-15. For more information visit www.victoriatheatre.com/shows/its-a-wonderful-life/.

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October 9, 2013 · 9:02 am

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour | Sun., Oct. 27 | Music Hall

NINTENDO’S “THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES” TOUR
COMES TO CINCINNATI ON OCTOBER 27

Once-In-A-Lifetime Concert Adds Tour Date for Cincinnati Music Hall

CAA_Zelda“The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses” is a spectacular concert tour featuring live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. The acclaimed concert experience, presented by Princeton Entertainment, will make its way to Cincinnati Music Hall on Sunday, October 27, 7:30 PM and give concert goers the music and magic from Nintendo’s beloved The Legend of Zelda franchise like never before.

Tickets range between $30-$75 and are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center and Music Hall Ticket Offices. Experience The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses as never before with a VIP package. A $90 VIP Package includes: One (1) premium top-price ticket in a preferred location, a private meet-and-greet with the producers / creative team behind the show, and one (1) numbered limited edition poster signed by the creative team of The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. 

Based on one of the most popular and beloved video game series of all time, the tour—which has been hailed as a modern classic—features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. The name “Symphony of the Goddesses” refers not only to the concert program but also to the four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The performance also will highlight orchestral renditions of music from other series games, including The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.

“Zelda has achieved legendary status and become a part of the fabric of video game culture,” notes Jason Michael Paul, CEO of Jason Michael Paul Productions, which is producing the concert tour. “For fans as well as music lovers in Cincinnati, this is a truly special opportunity,” adds Paul.

Guests will relish in their favorite moments from the game, carefully and beautifully timed with a gorgeous orchestral score approved by Nintendo sound director and Zelda franchise composer, Koji Kondo. The concert is a festive experience for all walks of fans, some of which have been known to attend donning green tunics while wielding legendary master swords. Cosplay encouraged!

To view a complete tour schedule with ticketing information, tour updates and also sign up for a regularly updated digital newsletter, visit http://zelda-symphony.com.

About Nintendo
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.8 billion video games and more than 610 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

About Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc.
Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc. is an independent full service entertainment and concert promotion agency dedicated to creating branded experiences for artists, and corporations for touring, temporary and permanent environments worldwide.  From the people who brought concerts around the world like The Three Tenors, Luciano Pavarotti, Dear Friends- Music from FINAL FANTASY, More Friends- Music from FINAL FANTASY, and PLAY! A Video Game Symphony to mass audiences, Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc. presents the finest in performing arts and family entertainment.

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October 9, 2013 · 8:41 am

CROWNS Runs Nov. 8-16

MLT_CrownsCROWNS
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
Nov. 8-16
Middletown

Directed by Charley Shafor
Music direction by Jay Mills

Cast: Catherine Collins as Wanda, Melani Harris as Mother Shaw, Audrea Johnson as Mabel, Heather Kimbrough as Janette, Amberly Winfrey as Yolanda, William “Kip” Moore as Man/Preacher & Angela Watson as Velma

A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion. This predominantly gospel music and dance underscored musical supports its impassioned narratives.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 15-16 at 8pm

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October 8, 2013 · 10:34 pm

SSP Announces Auditions for NEXT TO NORMAL

SSP_logoSunset players would like to announce the auditions for the community theater premier of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL. Show date are July 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26.

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

Audition dates are November 10th and 12th, with call backs November 17th. Please bring 16 bars of a prepared song not from the show. Accompainist will be provided.

Audition times will be scheduled in 10 minute increments with walk ups being scheduled after those who have reserved time slots.

To schedule an aution time please email the director at gyearout72@gmail.com.

Characters:

Dan- Diana’s husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana’s tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.
Male, able to play 40-45 yrs old
Range: Ab2 – B4

Diana- Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.
Female, able to play 40-45 yrs old
Range: G3 – F#5

Dr. Madden- Diana’s handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.
Male, able to play 30-40 yrs old
Range: A2 – A4

Gabe- Diana & Dan’s son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.
Male, able to play 18-21 yrs old
Range: B2 – C5

Henry- Natalie’s classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.
Male, able to play 17 yrs old
Range: G#2 – B4

Natalie- Diana & Dan’s troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother’s behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Female, able to play 16 yrs old
Range: G3 – G5

For any questions feel free to contact the director, Jerry Yearout, at gyearout72@gmail.com.

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October 8, 2013 · 5:38 pm

A CHORUS LINE Runs Nov. 8-16

CMT_A Chorus LineA CHORUS LINE
Presented by Cincinnati Music Theatre
Nov. 8-16
Downtown

Directed & choreographed by Brian Anderson

Cast: Brian Berendts as Zach, Mike Fielder as Larry, Jules Shumate as Cassie, Marypat Carletti as Sheila, Allison Evans as Val, Tina de Alderete as Diana, Katy Miller as Judy, Cindy Wilmes as Kristine, Maggie Perrino as Maggie, Katie Daniel as Bebe, Emma Hoenemeyer as Connie, Drew Simendinger as Mike, Korey Harlow as Richie, Robert Workley as Don, Luka Ashley Carter as Paul, Robert Breslin as Mark, Aaron Losey as Greg, Charlie Greer as Bobby, Steffen Whorton as Al, Pamela Blessing as Vicki, Ellie Weidenfeld as Tricia, JV Katz as Lois, Tasha Boeckmann as Carol, Yenny Ho as Mitzi, Matthew Prater as Frank, Jeffery Jermaine Jackson as Butch, Jerry Wiesenhahn as Roy & Robert Fields as Tom

Set in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed — to have the chance to dance in a Broadway show.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Nov. 13-16 at 7:30pm

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