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June 25, 2014 · 1:27 pm

VP Announces Auditions for EVIL DEAD

VP_logoEVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Presented by Village Players of Fort Thomas

Directed & Choreographed by Ivory Mazur
Music directed by Alan Masters 
Stage Managed by Tatiana Godfrey

About the Show
Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons are telling bad jokes… and all to fun and catchy music.

You don’t need to be a fan of EVIL DEAD to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. As long as you like having fun… this show is for you.

Critics, fans, theatre lovers, theatre haters, and just about anyone who happens to find themselves at this show all agree – this is the best thing since sliced veins!

Endorsed by Bruce Campbell, embraced by Sam Raimi, this is the official real deal live stage show of the cult classic film trilogy. Let there be Chainsaw. Let there be Boomstick. Let There Be BLOOD!

What’s the show that people keep returning to again and again, sometimes yelling the lines along with the actors and sometimes interacting with lines of their own? You might think ROCKY HORROR, but in this case you’d be WRONG. It’s EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, the surprise hit that’s painting Fort Thomas BLOOD RED!

CAST NEEDS

  • ASH – 18+ College student; male; baritone an S-Mart Houswares Employee, the hero.
  • CHERYL – 16+ (with parental consent) – College student; female; alto, Ash’s little sister, nerdy, strong singer and actress.
  • ANNIE – 18+ The daughter of the professor; female; alto, fast talker, strong, the heroine.
  • SHELLY- 18+ College student; female; alto; Scott’s short term girlfriend, friendly, very pretty & comfortable with body image; genuinely friendly but dumb as a rock.
  • LINDA – 18+ College student; female; soprano, Ash’s co-worker and girlfriend.
  • SCOTT – 18+ College student; male; tenor, Ash’s best friend. Obnoxious. Typical D-Bag
  • ED – 18+; always business; male; bass. Can’t ever get a word in. Annie’s fiancé.
  • JAKE – 18+; male; baritone. The hillbilly guide. Pref. bigger guy. Lovable yet creepy.
  • FAKE SHEMPS – 16+ with parental consent – Male & Female. These roles are all other roles in the show – i.e.. ghosts, body parts, talking taxidermy, the professor and much much more.

About the Auditions

  1. Actors are asked to set up an audition appointment by emailing ivory567@gmail.com.
  2. RELAX & HAVE FUN! Sing one song of your choosing in the style of the show (about 16 bars) & read from the script.
  3. If you are asked to attend callbacks you’ll go through some choreography so wear comfortable clothing. You may be asked to sing and read more by the production team.
  4. Actors must be available for their scheduled audition and callbacks to be considered for casting.
  5. PLEASE LIST ALL REHEARSAL CONFLICTS AT (or within 12 hours of) YOUR AUDITION
  6. AGAIN…PLEASE LIST ALL REHEARSAL CONFLICTS AT (or within 12 hours of) YOUR AUDITION!!
  7. NO LONG-TERM, TECH REHEARSAL, OR PERFORMANCE CONFLICTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

About the Rehearsals

  1. Rehearsals will begin with a meet & greet and read-through on Wed Aug 20th at 7pm.
  2. We will generally meet Sun 1-4pm & Mon – Thur @7pm – 10pm. That said, most nights you will not be required to stay this late and we make it our goal not to “waste your time”.
  3. Music rehearsals will run for approximately 2 weeks by appointments with Musical Director. Some choreography will be taught during that time as well. The rest of the rehearsal time is spent on blocking and choreography.
  4. A week prior to opening props and costumes are added, to allow a smooth transition into Opening Night.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Aug 16-17 Auditions
  • Aug 20-22 First Rehearsals with Ivory
  • Aug 24-Sept 6 Music Rehearsal with Music Director by appointment/Choreography with Ivory by appointment.
  • Sep 7 – Oct 9 Rehearsal with Ivory
  • Oct 11 First Tech 1pm crew/5pm Actor call & Production Notes/Dinner
  • Oct 12-16 Tech Week Continues
  • Oct 14 First Day with Blood FX
  • Oct 17 Opening Night 8pm
  • Oct 18 8pm Show & Midnight Show Oct 23, 24 & 25 8pm Show

More info email ivory567@gmail.com or leave a message at 859-878-6994 (voice or text).

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June 25, 2014 · 12:52 pm

MACBETH Runs July 25-27

SSCC_MacbethMACBETH
Presented by SSCC Theatre
July 25-27
Hillsboro

Directed by Rainee Angles
Choreographed by Micaela Countryman

Official cast list |

Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the king and takes the throne for himself. His reign is racked with guilt and paranoia, and he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler as he is forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The bloodbath swiftly takes Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into realms of arrogance, madness, and death.

  • Fri-Sat, July 25 & 26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 27 at 3:30pm

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June 24, 2014 · 2:16 pm

TDW Announces Auditions for ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

TDW_VERTARSENIC AND OLD LACE Auditions
at The Glenmore Playhouse
3716 Glenmore Ave, Cheviot, Ohio, 45211

By Joseph Kesselring

Directed by Lynne Aronson – mlaronson@zoomtown.com
Produced by Betsy Obermeyer – betsyobermeyer@gmail.com

Auditions July 7th and 8th from 7-9:30pm. Callbacks July 9th.

Cold reads from the script, Head shot and resume preferred bot not mandatory.

Shows are September 12, 13, 14,19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
8 pm performances Friday & Saturday, 2pm on Sunday

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is the story of those two lovely, kind, sweet, generous, helpful, giving murderers. They are surrounded by family, of all sorts, friends and victims.

  • Abby Brewster, is a strong minded lady in her middle to late 60’s who has lived all of her life in Brooklyn with her sister, Martha. They have never married, but have spent their lives sharing the family’s Victorian home and raising their nephews. They have a brother. Oh brother!
  • Martha Brewster, is similar in age but a little less of a leader and more of a follower. She and Abby are a united front against the world, but Martha knows how to take her marching orders.
  • Teddy Brewster, well what can we say. Teddy is also of a similar age but has a problem. Yes, he really believes he is Theodore Roosevelt and has the bearing of a president. The president. The Panama Canal. If cast, you will need to remember this, is will be important later.
  • Mortimer Brewster, is a relatively young man, around 30 or so and is a theatre critic for a New York newspaper. He hasn’t lived with his aunts in several years but comes back fairly often now as he has fallen in love with the Reverend’s daughter and she lives next door, past the graveyard. He is normally a level headed guy, head-over-heels in love with Elaine that is until his brother comes home.
  • Elaine Harper, yes she’s the one Mortimer is in love with. She is a bit younger than he is and is a real “PK”. She can’t wait to get married as does Mortimer. That is until Jonathan shows up.
  • Jonathan Brewster, his age is hard to determine as he has undergone so many plastic surgeries, committed so many murders and a few other really nasty things. He’s coming home to hide out. Poor guy is tired and needs more plastic surgery.
  • Dr. Einstein, is the incredibly gifted uh, plastic surgeon and Jonathan’s partner in crime. He is timid and a drunk which is the only way he can handle being with Jonathan who he is afraid of. Good thinking. He is in his 40’s or so. He is German and has a German accent. Doesn’t have to be the best of accents.
  • The Rev. Dr. Harper, Elaine’s father and is apparently a widower. An amiable fellow in his 60’s and loves his daughter and becomes increasingly disturbed about Mortimer.
  • Officer Brophy and Officer Klein, are the best beat cops that Brooklyn has to offer. Ages not important.
  • Officer O’Hara, has written a play (remember that Mortimer is a critic) and can’t wait to tell old Mort all about it. Not the best cop, or playwright for that matter, but an affable fellow of around 25 or so.
  • Lieutenant Rooney, is very Irish, very much in charge and a cop to the core. He is chasing after O’Hara who hasn’t checked in recently.
  • Mr. Gibbs, should not drink Elderberry Wine. A fellow of 50 or 60 or so.
  • Mr. Witherspoon, is the head of the “home” Teddy needs to go to, really. Somewhat of a mild or self-effacing fellow. Age is over 40.
  • There is a dead body or two, but not to worry.

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June 24, 2014 · 1:53 pm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs July 24-27

FST_logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Presented by Fairfield Summer Theatre
July 24-27
Fairfield

Directed by Ryan Heinrich
Choreographed by Emily Brinkman
Produced by Pat Heinrich

Cast: Emma Jordan as Rona Lisa Peretti, Ryan Heinrich as Douglas Panch, Scott Christian as Mitch Mohoney, Olivia Yokers as Olive Ostrovsky, Drew Helton as William Barfee, Chelsey Cavender as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Erin Heinrich as Marcy Park, Sean Jones as Leaf Coneybear & Darin Art as Chip Tolentino

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul crushing, pout inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. Parental guidance suggested

  • Thu-Sat, July 24-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 27 at 2pm

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June 24, 2014 · 1:37 pm

KTC Announces THE WELCOME EXPERIMENT & Opens 17th Season with SERIALS!

KNOW THEATRE ANNOUNCES
THE WELCOME EXPERIMENT
AND OPENS THEIR 17TH SEASON WITH SERIALS!

KTC_logoAt last night’s opening of Serials! at Know Theatre of Cincinnati, new Producing Artistic Director Andrew Hungerford announced a bold programming initiative called The Welcome Experiment.

The Welcome Experiment

In the coming season, Know Theatre is adding Wednesday night performances to our MainStage schedule with a special twist: these Wednesday performances will be offered FREE of charge to anyone who wants to see a show.

Inspired by Mixed Blood Theatre Company of Minneapolis and their Radical Hospitality initiative, Know Theatre’s Welcome Experiment will benefit anyone for whom the price of a regular admission ticket is too high a barrier.

Know Theatre hopes that by offering opportunities to see productions free-of-charge, a wider audience will be able to take part—be they neighbors facing economic hardship, fellow artists, students struggling to make ends meet, or even people who simply don’t regularly attend live theatre and might be more willing to take a chance on a show if it is offered for free.

Season 17: Adaptation

This announcement marks the kickoff of Know Theatre of Cincinnati’s 17th season exploring the theme of “adaptation.” Producing Artistic Director Andrew Hungerford and new Associate Artistic Director Tamara Winters have selected a season that celebrates a variety of voices and perspectives—including more plays written and/or directed by women, and more performers of color to be represented on Know’s MainStage.

Fringe: Encores and Extras

In addition, Know Theatre will expand the programming associated with the highly popular annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival to include Encores from favorite Fringe productions, and Extras from like-minded artists whose work fits within the Fringe aesthetic. These special events will take place throughout the year, making it possible for Cincinnati to enjoy the spirit of the Fringe Festival beyond the months of May and June.

MainStage Season

Harry and the Thief by Sigrid Gilmer. Directed by Holly L. Derr. (August 8-30, 2014) Travel back in time. Find Harriet Tubman. Don’t f*** it Up.

Jeremy has a PhD in physics from Harvard. And a time machine. And a plan. Jeremy ‘s plan is to send his thieving cousin back in time to 1863 to find Harriet Tubman and give her guns. Lots and lots of guns. Harry and the Thief is the regional premiere of an epic summer blockbuster that mixes a contemporary action movie with antebellum melodrama to tell a story full of adventure, social relevance, and answering the call of destiny.

Moby Dick adapted by Julian Rad from the novel by Herman Melville. Directed by Andrew Hungerford & Michael Burnham. (Oct. 10-Nov. 8, 2014) Obsession. A Whale. Revenge.

Overwhelmed by the enormity of existence in the 19th century big city, Ishmael finds his only recourse is to go to sea. When he signs aboard the whaling ship Pequod, Ishmael is thrust into a momentous tale of revenge as one-legged Captain Ahab desperately pursues the white whale that maimed him. One of the most enduring, and daunting, works of American literature is stripped to its essence and re-imagined for our intimate theatre.

Bureau of Missing Persons by Lila Rose Kaplan

Directed by Tamara Winters. (November 29-December 20, 2014) People don’t just disappear.

A piece of chalk. A blue scarf. A pocketful of leaves. These clues lead Angela on a quest from her NYC apartment to a cave in Moscow to search for someone who is missing. Inspired by the stories of Borges, Bureau of Missing Persons is a magical tale that explores how we heal.

TBA (winter 2015)

Hearts Like Fists by Adam Szymkowicz. (March 27-April 25, 2015) Directed by Tamara Winters.

Love is a battlefield. Where Superheroes fight Crime.

The hearts of a troubled city and its citizens are intertwined. Doctor X is sneaking into apartments and killing lovers while they sleep. Can the elite Crimefighters stop him? “A fun, twisted exploration of what it means when someone Hulk-smashes your heart on the ground into a million pieces.” – Village Voice

Underground Stage

Know Theatre is excited to be producing a second stage of Underground programming on our bar’s cabaret stage and other locations around the city. The Underground season kicked off with the Serials! program that will continue through the summer. Additional surprise Underground programming will be announced throughout the season.

Pricing:

  • MainStage Tickets for Thurs-Sat Performances are $20.
  • Wednesday Night MainStage Tickets are free-of-charge.
  • Rush tickets for MainStage shows are available for $10.All Fringe Extra, Encore, and Underground Performances are $15.

    One-year sustaining memberships are available for $20/month or $240.

Where:

  • Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. In historic Over-the-Rhine.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit: http://www.knowtheatre.com or call 513.300.3669 (KNOW).

Since 1997, Know Theatre has been dedicated to creating explosive and evocative live entertainment. We value a playful artistic community where artists can collaborate and grow.

Know Theatre’s work is made possible, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Know Theatre is also supported by The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile,

Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, helping to change our communities for the better through collaboration and innovation, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group and an Associate member of the National New Play

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