Monthly Archives: July 2014

July 2, 2014 · 3:31 pm

Free! SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Runs Aug. 1-29

CSC_Free ShakespeareCincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to present FREE Shakespeare in the Park performances each year!

Since 2006, Cincinnati Shakespeare has traveled to parks and communities all over the tri-state area, with last year reaching record breaking attendance!   We present full length Shakespeare production featuring our touring company, all members of our resident professional ensemble.

The 2014 Shakespeare in the Park tour will begin in August of 2014.  The schedule is below and is subject to change- check back later this summer to confirm!  Showtimes will be posted this summer.

If you are interested in information on how to book a Shakespeare in the Park performance at your park or community, please email jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com for information on pricing and scheduling.

MND- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
MAC- MACBETH

2014 FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Check official site for most up-to-date schedule.

2014 Date Venue Performance Site Show City State
Friday, August 1 Cincinnati Parks- Eden Park Seasongood Pavilion MND Cincinnati OH
Saturday, August 2 Village of Glendale Harry Whiting Brown Lawn MND Glendale OH
Sunday, August 3 Miami Township/ Milford Historical Society Community Park Pavilion MND Milford OH
Tuesday, August 5 City of Monroe Monroe Community Park MND Monroe OH
Wednesday, August 6 Clifton Cultural Arts Center Front Lawn MND Cincinnati OH
Thursday, August 7 Boone County Parks and Recreation Boone Woods Park MND Burlington KY
Friday, August 8 Vinoklet Vineyard Stage at Vineyard MAC Cincinnati OH
Saturday, August 9 Glenwood Gardens Park Highfield Discovery Garden MND Cincinnati OH
Sunday, August 10 Washington Park Washington Park Lawn MAC Cincinnati OH
Tuesday, August 12 Cincinnati Parks- Mt. Echo Mt. Echo Pavilion MAC Cincinnati OH
Wednesday, August 13 Cincinnati Parks- Ault Park Ault Park Pavilion MND Cincinnati OH
Thursday, August 14 Smale Riverfront Park Smale Park MAC Cincinnati OH
Friday, August 15 Arts Council of West Chester & Liberty Keehner Park MAC West Chester OH
Saturday, August 16 Deerfield Township Arts Alliance Cottell Park MND Mason OH
Sunday, August 17 Washington Park Washington Park Lawn MND Cincinnati OH
Tuesday, August 19 City of Edgewood Presidents Park MAC Edgewood KY
Wednesday, August 20 City of Maysville Mason Co. Library Ampitheatre MAC Maysville KY
Thursday, August 21 City of Blue Ash Nature Park Amphitheater MND Blue Ash OH
Friday, August 22 Vinoklet Vineyard Stage at Vineyard MND Cincinnati OH
Saturday, August 23, 2pm;
Saturday August 23, 7pm		 Incline District Price Hill;
City of Madeira		 Park at 917 Grand Ave;
McDonald Commons Park Shelter		 MAC;
MAC		 Price Hill;
Madeira		 OH;
OH
Sunday, August 24 Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor Point MAC Harrison OH
Tuesday, August 26 Oxford Community Arts Center Uptown Park MAC Oxford OH
Wednesday, August 27 City of Hamilton RiversEDGE Ampitheater MND Hamilton OH
Thursday, August 28 Colerain Township Parks & Services Colerain Park MAC Cincinnati OH
Friday, August 29 Cincinnati Park- Eden Park Seasongood Pavilion MAC Cincinnati OH

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July 2, 2014 · 3:20 pm

VP Seeks Two Volunteers

VP_logoVillage Players is seeking 2 friendly volunteers from 630pm-930pm next week. Those individuals will help the Vice Chair with our membership drive.  It’s super easy and everything will be provided for you, including pizza for dinner.  Also, those 2 lucky individuals will receive one free season subscription to Village Players’ 2014/2015 season (privately donated). How great is that?

Interested individuals should email contact@villageplayers.biz.

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July 2, 2014 · 2:45 pm

2014 ACT Honorary Awards

ACT_purpleEach member organization is tasked with nominating someone for three Honorary Awards. These awards recognize the tireless efforts the nominees have contributed to not only making their respective theatres work, but also their dedication to community theatre. The recipients are chosen by a panel consisting of the past years winners plus a representative from the rotating list of groups. The selection process is given a lot of thought and discussion. Here is an overview of what the awards are and the winners.

The Roger Grooms Award
Established in 2007
Known for his wit, eloquence, charm and passion for theatre, Roger Grooms supported the artistic growth of theater in our region throughout his long career as an educator, film and dramatic critic, actor and director of plays and musicals. This award is therefore given annually in Roger’s memory to honor an individual who has demonstrated dedication to raising the artistic quality of community theater production through active teaching and/or by demonstrating sustained excellence in the categories of directing, acting. Choreography, musical or vocal direction.
The recipient this year is Burt McCollom.

The Mario Pitocco Award
Established in 1988
To preserve and encourage innovative technical theatre in memory of Mario Pitocco, this award is presented annually to honor an individual who has shown continuous service and excellence in creative technical theatre, including, but not limited to: costuming, house management lighting sound program, props, set décor, set design, set construction, stage management, etc.
This recipient this year is Patrick Downey.

The Art Rouse Award
Established in 1976
Art Rouse is remembered for promoting theatre in general and specifically striving to improve the quality of community theatre in the Greater Cincinnati area, as well as the state level. It is in his memory and to the ideal of service to community theatre that we annually honor an individual who best exemplifies this exceptional commitment and dedication.
The recipient this year is Gittee Bortz.

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July 2, 2014 · 1:36 pm

2014 Southwest Regional OCTAFest Awards

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Each ACT of Greater Cincinnati member has the option to showcase a 30 minute excerpt from a production of their 2013-2014 season. Below are awards presented to the individual excerpts.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Presented by The Centerstage Players, Inc.

  • The Cast – Merit in Ensemble for the Mechanicals Acting Troupe
  • Angie Boyle – Merit in Acting as Helene
  • The Cast – Merit in Use of Hand Props

CAUGHT IN THE NET
Presented by Tri-County Players Inc.

  • Bill Hartnett – Excellence in Acting as Dad
  • The Cast – Merit in Ensemble

LES MISERABLES
Presented by Brieabi Productions

  • The Cast – Outstanding in Vocal Ensemble
  • Christina Tully – Merit in Vocal Performance as Eponine
  • Zachary Huffman – Excellence in Vocal Performance as Enjolras
  • Megan Callahan – Excellence in Vocal Performance as Cosette
  • Rick Kramer – Merit in Vocal Performance as Javert
  • Sean Hurley – Excellence in Vocal Performance as Marius
  • Arlene Borock-Balczo – Merit in Directing
  • Kathy Kramer – Excellence in Musical Direction
  • Rick Kramer – Merit in Set Design

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB
Presented by Stagecrafters

  • Rose VanDen Eynden – Excellence in Acting as Dinah
  • Renee Maria – Merit in Acting as Vernadette
  • Cynthia Emmer – Merit in Costuming

THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS
Presented by Sunset Players Inc.

  • Jan Yearout – Merit in Costuming
  • Cathy Woodruff – Merit in Acting as Mavis

ALMOST, MAINE
Presented by Mason Community Players Inc.

  • The Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Dee Dunn – Merit in Direction
  • Joel Lind – Excellence in Seductive Layered Strip Tease as Dave
  • Megan Schultheiss – Excellence in Seductive Layers Strip Tease as Rhonda

GODSPELL
Presented by Footlighters Inc.

  • Maggie Perrino – Outstanding in Choregraphy
  • Gary Rogers – Outstanding in Direction
  • The Cast – Outstanding in Vocal Performance
  • Beth Boland – Outstanding in Excerpt Lighting Design
  • Christine Wolf – Outstanding in Props
  • Elaine Michael – Outstanding in Costumes Kaylee Michael – Outstanding in Costumes
  • The Cast – Outstanding in Ensemble
  • Brandon Fox – Excellence in Acting as Jesus
  • Steffen Whorton – Excellence in Musical Performance
  • Zachary Huffman – Excellence in Acting
  • Alan Masters – Outstanding in Musical Direction
  • Scott Baker – Excellence in Set Design
  • Alan Masters – Excellence in Musical Accompaniment
  • Eric Day – Excellence in Musical Accompaniment
  • Charles Kleesattel – Excellence in Musical Accompaniment
  • Alex Murtha – Excellence in Musical Accompaniment
  • Tim Binzer – Excellence in Musical Accompaniment

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Presented by Village Players of Fort Thomas

  • Ann-Marie Ireland – Excellence in Acting as M’Lynn
  • Elly Hall – Merit in Acting as Annelle
  • Amy Hamilton – Merit in Direction

NOVEMBER
Presented by Beechmont Players Inc.

  • Jef Brown – Excellence in Directing
  • Harold Murphy – Excellence in Acting as Charles Smith
  • Steve Phelan – Excellence in Acting as Archer Brown
  • Laura Boggs – Excellence in Acting as Clarice Bernstein
  • The Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Cheryl Boettger – Merit in Set Décor
  • Linda Roll – Merit in Costuming

NUNSENSE
Presented by The Drama Workshop

  • The Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Ray Persing – Outstanding in Set Design
  • Amy Waldfogle – Excellence in Musical Performance as Sr. Robert Anne
  • Dianna Davis – Excellence in Acting as Sr. Mary Regina
  • Karen Sowards – Outstanding in Musical Performance as Sr. Mary Hubert
  • Lizanne Ingram – Excellence in Direction
  • Linda Abbott – Excellence in Musical Direction

THE LION IN WINTER
Presented by Mariemont Players Inc.

  • Bett Kooris – Excellence in Acting as Eleanor of Aquitaine
  • Jack Williams – Excellence in Acting as Henry II
  • Julia Hedges – merit in Acting as Alais Capet
  • Dee Dunn – Excellence in Direction
  • Charles Sampson – Excellence in Set Décor
  • The Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Karen Vanover – Excellence in Costumes

The Who’s TOMMY
Presented by Union Community Theatre, Inc.

  • The Orchestra – Merit in Musical Accompaniment
  • Union Community Theatre – Merit in Set Piece Design

The invitees to showcase at the State convention over Labor Day weekend are:

  • GODSPELL
  • LES MISERABLES
  • NUNSENSE

Chosen as the alternate, THE LION IN WINTER

Spirit of Community Theatre Awards were presented to Peggy Kenney & Larry Behymer.

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July 1, 2014 · 11:33 pm

Top Stories for June 2014

  1. LCT_VLCT Celebrates Season Winners
  2. FOOTLOOSE Runs July 23-Aug. 3
  3. My Fringe Show Rankings
  4. 2013-2014 Orchid Awards
  5. Finalists for LCT Awards Celebration Announced
  6. FLI Announces Auditions for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
  7. Footlighters Announces Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
  8. MPI Announces Auditions for IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?
  9. Auditions for THE FACULTY LOUNGE
  10. VP Announces Auditions & Seeks Music Director for EVIL DEAD
  11. TDW 2013-2014 Orchid Awards
  12. MLT Announces Cast of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
  13. 2014 OCTA Fest Schedule
  14. SC 2013-2014 Orchid Awards
  15. 2014 Fringe Festival
  16. SBP 2013-2014 Orchid Awards
  17. FFL Announces Auditions for 2014 NEW PLAYS WORKSHOP
    UCT Announces Auditions for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
  18. TCP Announces Auditions for THE SEARCH FOR TINKER DOYLE
  19. THE GAME’S AFOOT at CTC
  20. ACTUP 2013-2014 Orchid Awards
  21. TCP Announces 2014-2015 Season
  22. PRIVATE LIVES Runs June 6-29
  23. SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA Review
  24. CCPA’s THE SUNSHINE BOYS Earns 4 Star LCT Rating
  25. 2013 Orchid Awards

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