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August 3, 2013 · 11:29 am

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Runs Aug. 9-18

PS_SeussicalSEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Presented by Playhouse South
Aug. 9-18
Springboro

Directed by Jenni Cypher

Cast list: JoJo – Emily Cypher, Horton – Jeremy Aldridge, Cat in the Hat – David Baker, Gertrude – Mackensie Vonderbrink, Mayzie – Micala Behrens, Mr. Mayor – Rob Breving, Mrs. Mayor – Angie Thacker, Sour Kangaroo – Mandy Stewart, Bird Girl 1 – Laura Dell, Bird Girl 2 – Olivia Fogle, Bird Girl 3 – Abby Kress, Wickersham 1 – Zach King, Wickersham 2 – Nick Lynch-Voris, Wickersham 3 – Jim Brown, Young Kangaroo – Montana Tester, Grinch – Michael S. Vanderveen, Yertle the Turtle – Cheryl Kayser, General Schmitz – Zach King
Chorus: Alli Brown, Bella Burns, Janelle Chamness, Kelsey Cypher, Melissa Dean, Michael Hall, Tyler Hulsman, Willow Kuykendall, Summer Lehman, Maddie Littman, Jordan Norgaard, Grace Rademacher, Cleo Runge, Cate Shannon, Sophia Shannon, Bethany Scearce, Bradley Scearce, Jacob Siemens, Gabrielle Lyssa Smith & Mikhayla Wilkins

SEUSSICAL is a musical based on many of Dr. Seuss’ most famous books. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through Dr. Seuss classics, including Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg and Gertrude McFuzz.

  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 16-18 at 7:30pm

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August 3, 2013 · 10:54 am

ACTUP Announces Cast of CHILDREN OF EDEN

ACTUP_logoActing Up is excited to announce the talented cast of young performers for our upcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN, Sept. 27, 28, 29.

  • FATHER……..Gabe Hoyer
  • ADAM……….Brandon Cole
  • EVE………..Savannah Slaby
  • CAIN……….Will Graber
  • ABEL……….Samuel Hoyer
  • SETH……….Michael Kaper
  • NOAH……….Dane Morey
  • MAMA NOAH…..Rachel Zimmerman
  • JAPHETH…….Cole Hankins
  • YONAH………Sydney Mahon
  • HAM………..Brighton Hummer
  • SHEM……….Zach Hoyer
  • AYSHA………Chloe tenBrink
  • APHRA………Sara Kearney
  • YOUNG CAIN…..Michael Williams
  • YOUNG ABEL………Anthony Frederickson
  • FEATURED SOLOISTS……Ruby Cimmarusti, Zach Hoyer, Lily Huelsman, LaurenWright,
  • SNAKE……….Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Zach Hoyer, Michael Kaper, Sara Kearney, Danielle Morey, Dean Parker, Ally Peebles, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh
  • STORYTELLERS………..Emily Burns, Jessica Burns, Caleb Cambron, Smantha Chumley, Ruby Cimmerusti, Catie Cumings, Abby Fair, Anthony, Fredrickson, Charlotte Graham, Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Lily Huelsman, Lily Huhn, Allison Jackson, Michael Kaper, Katie Kenniston, Josephine Kraimer, Maria Luiso, Leah Major, Abby Grace Martin, Emma Miller, Danielle Morey, Madeline Morstadt, Dean Parker, AllyPeebles, Mariah Reynolds, Lauren Robbins, Faith Schirmer, Erion Speno, HaleyStevens, Kelly Stockman, Madeline Straub, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh, AnnieWesner, Kaleigh Whitehill, Michael Williams, Erin Wilmanns, Lauren, Wright, LydiaYax
  • YOUNG STORYTELLERS…….Chloe Bowles, Olivia Bowles, Gretchen Bush, Claire Connell, Ava Frizzell, Addison Guess, Reagan Guess, Sydney Heldman,Rachel Kearney, Danny Kopack, Grace Major, Marely Metz, Grant Meyer, JaidenMorley, Alizah Parry, Mia Prasinos, Sophie Rothstein, Maria Sanchez, WillSchirmer, Emma Schroeder, Charlie Stauffer, Naomi Stauffer, Livvy Stubenrauch, Ellie Toadvine, Catherine Voorhees 

With a soaring score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book by John Caird (Les Miserables), CHILDREN OF EDEN is freely based on the story of Genesis. It is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love is letting go.” 

Acting Up’s version of CHILDREN OF EDEN will feature storytellers and pairs of animals comprised of approximately 75 talented young performers ages 6 to 18, hailing from throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. It is directed by Joey Schnell with assistance from Danielle Meo. Jeanne Bilyeu will be vocal director and Alison Rampa will be choreographer. Starring Mason natives Brandon Cole (Adam) and Dane Morey (Noah) and Ft. Thomas residents Savannah Slaby (Eve) and Rachel Zimmerman (Mama Noah). Also featuring Gabe Hoyer of Symmes Twp. as “Father.”

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, award-winning, young performers community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs. It stresses family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of the Association of Community Theatres of Cincinnati and won 23 Orchid Awards last month including Excellence in Choreography, Set Design, Costumes and Ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of CHILDREN OF EDEN at the Mason High School Theater. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 27; 2 p.m. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7 p.m., Saturday, September 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29. Special presale prices are available until September 1. Tickets are $12 each ($10 seniors) and will available online at http://www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit http://www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

CHILDREN OF EDEN is presented through special arrangement from Music Theatre International (MTI).

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July 29, 2013 · 10:52 pm

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Sat., Dec. 14, 2013 | Aronoff Center

PANDORA UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS
Presents
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

CAA_Mannheim SteamrollerChip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, announced that his annual concert tour will begin on November 12th and continue through December 30th. PANDORA Jewelry is sponsoring the tour, joining Mannheim Steamroller in presenting the best the holiday has to offer.

Mannheim Steamroller will perform one night only at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, December 14 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $78.00 / $68.00 / $53.00 / $38.00 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Friday, June 14 at 10:00 AM at CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS (2787), and at the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

The tour, now in its 28th year, is still met by sold-out audiences. This year Mannheim Steamroller’s two touring ensembles will hold over 75 performances throughout the United States.

“One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is being part of everyone’s holiday season with our annual concert tour,” says Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller. “We are privileged to continue sharing Christmas with audiences around the country.”

Grammy Award®-winner Davis will direct and co-produce the performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The shows will feature the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state-of-the-art multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

In 1984, Mannheim Steamroller released Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that changed the sounds of Christmas. Already a multi-platinum recording artist through its Fresh Aire series, Davis decided to record an album of Christmas music combining the group’s signature mix of Renaissance instruments with rock & roll beats.

The resulting album was a runaway hit and Mannheim Steamroller went on to become the biggest-selling Christmas music artist in history. The group’s Christmas tour has become an annual holiday tradition right along with decorating the tree, exchanging presents, and creating unforgettable moments with friends and family.

ABOUT MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
Composer and creator Chip Davis started Mannheim Steamroller more than 30 years ago with his Grammy® Award-winning Fresh Aire series. Today, with 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum, and 4 platinum certified records, Davis is among an elite group of artists – including U2, Jay-Z, The Beach Boys, and Michael Jackson – holding the most certifications of such albums.

Mannheim Steamroller is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time. With over 40 million total records sold, 28 million have been Mannheim Steamroller Christmas albums. The group’s annual Christmas tour has consistently ranked among top national tours.

From founding his own record label, American Gramaphone, which has been ranked by Billboard as the #1 independent label, to creating the Mannheim Steamroller “lifestyle” of food, apparel, and other products, Davis is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry.

His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and is also being studied by NASA for potential use in space.

For more information, please log onto www.mannheimsteamroller.com.

ABOUT MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT
MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay, and Bruce Granath, and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, and concerts worldwide for over 30 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in North America, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 250 events in 75 cities per year. Broadway credits include Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas, Hello Dolly! starring Carol Channing; The Who’s Tommy, American Idiot, and RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway. National tour credits include Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters – Behind The Myths, Alton Brown Live, Post Secret – Unheard Voices, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, Experience the Beatles with RAIN, David Copperfield, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line, and concert tours by Nathan Pacheco, Janet Jackson, Cher, and Fleetwood Mac, to name just a few. In the UK, MagicSpace credits include Let It Be in the West End and an eleven city tour of Donny & Marie Live. Special tours and events produced or presented on the road include Tutankhamaun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition, and Diana – A Celebration. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www.magicspace.net

ABOUT PANDORA
For 30 years, PANDORA has been making its mark in the international fine jewelry industry and is world-renowned for its high-quality, hand finished designs made from genuine materials at affordable prices. The collections inspire women to embrace their individuality with romantic and feminine pieces that capture the unforgettable moments of life. The strength of the PANDORA charm bracelet is the detailed design, the high quality, and the unique threaded bracelet system. The affordable luxury collections include customizable charm bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches made from sterling silver and 14K and 18K gold. Perfect for any occasion, PANDORA jewelry is sold in over 65 countries on six continents in over 10,000 locations, including around 700 PANDORA branded concept stores. To view the PANDORA collection, build a bracelet online or locate a jeweler, please visit PANDORA.net.

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July 29, 2013 · 10:39 pm

CPI Playwriting Salon Welcomes Blake Robison

Blake Robison.

Blake Robison.

CPI Playwriting Salon

Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 7 PM

YOU ARE ALL INVITED !!!!

Guest Speaker – Blake Robison, the Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will discuss: “Subjects of relevance to local theater, process, submissions, selections and more.”

Open discussion and Q&A will follow.

BLAKE ROBISON is the new Artistic Director of Playhouse in the Park. He comes to Cincinnati with over 20 years of experience as a producer, director, and arts administrator. He has acted on Broadway and directed internationally in France and Germany. He comes to us most recently from the Washington DC area – and he has happily given up on the Nationals and adopted the Reds as his new home team. This season at the Playhouse, he directed The Three Musketeers, the world premiere of Abigail 1702, and The Book Club Play.

FREE!!! Call for Reservations. General seating.

Chair Sandi Kivkovich, sandikivi2@cinci.rr.com, or call 513.861.0004

We ask those who come, to bring an appetizer or beverage to share.

Directions:
If you go on Jefferson Ave, park your car near intersection with University Ave. (Free parking on Jefferson Ave. / fee at the Garage). Walk toward the campus. Turn left at the rotunda (circle) and go on Commons Way to the 1st building on the right French Hall. Enter the lobby and just follow the signs to room 2225 (Ground Floor).

Important Note: Unless you display a UC decal or Handycap tag, DO NOT park on any campus streets.

French Hall’s actual address is 2815 Commons Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.

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July 29, 2013 · 10:25 pm

THE RAT Fundraiser on Aug. 17

TCPSC_logoFriends of the Sharonville Fine Arts Center is presenting the regional premier of Agatha Christie’s thrilling one act THE RATS.

The performances will be on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $10 for the 2pm performance and $25 for the 7pm performance which includes a wine reception following the performance.

This play, directed by Gregory Smith, is a fundraiser for
the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. The cast includes Peggy Allen,
Crystal Bryan, Mark Metzner and Gregg Robertson.

Please call 513.554.1014 or email sfac.exd@gmail.com for reservations.

The Sharonville Fine Arts Center is the home performance space for Stagecrafters (62nd continuous season) and Tri-County Players (53rd season).

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