Yearly Archives: 2013

2013 Orchid Awards

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The Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of our groups.

Please note this is a partial list that will be updated as information is provided.

Orchid awards for the 2012-2013 Season:

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs July 6-27

CU_JosephJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Presented by Kincaid Regional Theatre
July 6-27
Falmouth

Directed by Joe Bertucci
Choreography by Liz Vandewater
Music Direction by Allison Colvin

Cast: Megan Ainsley Callahan as The Narrator, Dustin Caudill as Joseph, Dennis Boom as Jacob and Potiphar, Adam Razavi as The Pharaoh and Naphtali, Stephen Mark Crisp as Reuben, Kyle Angel as Simeon, Jacob Siedenberg as Judah, Andrew Bishop as Levi, Russ McGee as Dan and The Baker, Jordan Egan as Gad, Brett Price as Asher and The Butler, Ian Tinney as Issachar, Simeon Skilling as Zebulun & Nathan Gabbard as Benjamin, Andrea Squires as Mrs. Potiphar and a Wife, Alaina Broderson as a Wife, Allison Jones as a Wife, Jennifer Korth as a Wife, Makayla Reed as a Wife & Samantha Styler as a Wife

A vibrant musical portrayal of the Old Testament story of Joseph and his coat of many colors told through an engaging variety of musical styles. Throughout the telling of this tale, Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, endures many hardships and trials in Egypt, and eventually has a joyous reunion with his family. Everyone, without a doubt, will be entertained, enthralled and inspired by this ancient but timely story.

  • Sat, July 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 7 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, July 10-11 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, July17-18 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, July 24-25 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 28 at 2pm

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Bring the Family! SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE JR on June 28

JP_School House Rock Live JrJersey Productions presents SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center for the Arts on Friday, June 28 at 7pm.

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the stage. From the Emmy award winning Saturday morning TV series in the 1970s that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs, Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr definitely rocks! Visit ‘Conjunction Junction’ to ‘Unpack Your Adjectives’ while you ‘Do the Circulation’. Generation X-ers seeking a taste of nostalgia will delight in introducing their own kids to this good, clean, and educational fun! Come discover why this Schoolhouse rocks!

Presented as a final presentation of Camp Jersey Production,
one of Jersey Productions’ Educational Programs for 2013.

Tickets ($15) available at the CAA Box Office, by phone at 513-621-ARTS or online at www.cincinnatiarts.org.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR is supported in part by a grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Aronoff Center Rental Subsidy Fund Corporate Sponsor – The Garfield Suites, Downtown Cincinnati, OH

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CHURCH GIRLS Runs July 10-28

CTC_Church GirlsCHURCH GIRLS
Presented by Commonwealth Theatre Company
July 10-28
Highland Heights

Cast: Charlie Clark as Sherry, Larry, Shayna & Rupert; Ken Jones as Daisy, Felicity, Irma & Dale; Roderick Justice as Maisy, Frankie, Naomi & Myron; Rodger Pillie as Minerva, Harley, Harv & Sammy; Chris Stewart as Cloretta, Studley & Horseshoe; Ken Early as Revita, Jefferson & Darnell; and Jamey Strawn as Darlene

The ladies of the Umatilla Second Christian Church Women’s Auxiliary League are getting together to produce their annual Mother’s Day Pageant, and after the chaos and calamity it brings out less than ‘saintly’ behavior.  The result is Heaven sent hilarity!  Includes dinner.

  • Wed-Sat, July 10-13 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, July 14 at 5pm
  • Tue-Sat, July 16-20 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 5pm
  • Tue-Sat, July 23-27 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, July 28 at 5pm

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FLI Announces Auditions for ANYTHING GOES

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is excited to announce auditions for the first show of our 50th anniversary season, ANYTHING GOES!

Director: Dennis Murphy
Producer: Freida Houck
Vocal Director: Missy Whitis

Audition Dates:
July 8, 9, at 7:00 p.m.
Call backs on July 10 (if needed)

At the Stained Glass Theater
8th and York Streets, Newport, KY

Audition details:

  • No appointment necessary. First come-first served!
  • Please bring a photo and resume.
  • Please prepare 32 bars of a Broadway, George Gershwin or Cole Porter standard (not from the show). Bring a song that you enjoy and feel comfortable singing. We’re seeking confident, positive performers.
  • Bring music in the proper key and marked with your cuts. An accompanist will be provided.
  • Be prepared to dance. Bring tap shoes if you have them. (Not everyone in the cast needs to be able to tap.) 

Rehearsals will begin August 4.

Performances are September 26 – October 12, 2013.

Please contact the producer, Freida Houck, with any questions or for additional information (ptrolley@fuse.net).

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