Monthly Archives: June 2014

TCTC Seeks Experienced Freelance Carpenter

TCT_logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is looking for an experienced freelance carpenter to help build four MainStage productions presented at the Taft Theater, a fundraising gala, and up to five touring ArtReach shows. This individual will work directly with the resident set designer/TD, as well as the shop foreman, in our fully-equipped scene shop.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: scenic carpentry, layout of scenic elements, basic scenic painting, equipment/tool maintenance, moving fabricated scenery in and out of storage facilities, refurbishing pre existing scenery, and working with local 5 IATSE crew for load-ins and strikes. Welding skills are a plus! Employment starts in August and consists of approximately 32 weeks of work, on and off, through April. Hourly rate negotiable, based on previous experience.

Send resume to:

The Children’s Theatre Scene Shop
Attn.: David Centers
1008 Kieley Place
Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
or e-mail to sets@fuse.net

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Fringe Update: Sell-Outs, Advance Sell-Out and Attendance Record

CFF_logoSaturday was the second most attended day in Fringe history.

Sunday performance had eight sold out productions. Below is the complete list with any future productions listed:

Monday’s performance of HEIST has sold out in advance. Standing room only tickets may be available at the door.

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ALTON BROWN LIVE! | Sat., Nov. 1 | Aronoff Center‏

ALTON BROWN ANNOUNCES NEW US TOUR DATES

“Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour” Visits
Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center on November 1, 2014

CAA_Alton Brown(Cincinnati, OH) – Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown today announced the return of Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour, on the heels of the successful inaugural run to 46 U.S. cities. Over 100,000 tickets were sold for the Food Network star’s show, featuring a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music (he sings!) and a dash of “extreme” food experimentation (ponchos are provided for those in the first few rows), and of course…puppets. Enthusiastic fans and critics have raved about the interactive component where Brown invites audience members on stage to serve as his assistant.

Brown will bring Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10:00 AM and are available at http://www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157. The event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2014-15 Season.

“We have combined science, music, food, and a few other things no one in his right mind would allow me to do on TV, into a two hour extravaganza that’s fun for the whole family,” says Brown. He has been cultivating the show’s material for about a decade and wrote most of the musical numbers which all take a comedic look at food.

Brown, author of seven books, including the James Beard Award-winning I’m Just Here for the Food and The New York Times best-selling sequence Good Eats, has hosted numerous food series including Iron Chef America. He currently serves as host on the game show Cutthroat Kitchen and as a mentor/judge on Food Network Star, which premiers its 10th season on June 1. Brown created, produced, and hosted the Peabody Award-winning series Good Eats” for thirteen years on Food Network, which still can be seen on the Cooking Channel.

Those craving Brownian wit and wisdom from its truest source can find additional show and ticketing information at www.altonbrowntour.com

About Alton Brown
Although Alton Brown spent plenty of time in his mom’s kitchen growing up, his real interest in food sparked in college when he discovered that girls who said “no” to dates sometimes said “yes” if he offered to cook for them. His social life may have not ignited, but the food spark did, and after spending a decade behind the camera in the commercial industry, he headed to culinary school in hopes of one day creating a new kind of cooking show. Good Eats, the show that Brown would go on to write, produce, and host ran for thirteen straight years on Food Network before making the jump to Cooking Channel where it airs today. Combining food science, pop culture, skit humor, innovative cooking, and the occasional belching puppet, Good Eats has millions of fans and garnered a coveted Peabody Award for broadcast excellence.

About MagicSpace Entertainment
Alton Brown Live is produced by MagicSpace Entertainment. The company 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, concerts, and museum exhibits worldwide for over thirty 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. They have offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www.magicspace.net

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS: AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), FURNITURE FAIR, LOCAL12 WKRC, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: Cincinnati Herald, Coldwell Banker/West Shell, CityBeat, Heidelberg Distributing, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Millennium Hotel, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, Ultimate Air Shuttle

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs June 19-21

BB_Joseph2JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Presented by Bart’s Bards
June 19-21
Springfield Township

Directed by Fred Hunt
Music directed by Brian Bisig
Choreographed by Laurie Murphy
Produced by Erica Mason & Carrie Vogel

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless

  • Thu-Fri, June 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 21 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 2pm

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My Fringe Show Rankings

CFF14_SargeBelow I’ve ranked the 2014 Cincy Fringe shows I’ve attended.

  1. SARGE
  2. HOT DAMN! IT’S THE LOVELAND FROG!
  3. PAPA SQUAT’S STORE OF SORTS
  4. SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA
  5. SON OF A HUTCH
  6. SLUT SHAMING
  7. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE
  8. CRUMBLE (LAY ME DOWN, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE) and AUTHORIAL INTENT
  9. THE LEGEND OF WHITE WOMAN CREEK
  10. FOTIS CANYON
  11. LIGATURE MARKS
  12. TRAFFICK
  13. NIGHT WALKERS
  14. BLOGGING BEHIND BARS
  15. [FRANKENSTEIN]
  16. THE KING AND I: A HUNK OR BURNIN’ LOVE 
  17. A BRIEF HISTORY OF BEER 
  18. REVOLTING CIRCUMSTANCES
  19. WHERE EDWARD WENT
  20. TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY
  21. HOW TO FOLD A PLEATED SKIRT 
  22. THE ULTIMATE STIMULUS
  23. BOOTY! A REVOLUTIONARY PIRATE TALE
  24. I HATE MY JOB AND OTHER TALES OF SQUANDERED POTENTIAL
  25. THE UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENNY HILL

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