Monday April 6th & Tuesday April 7th- 7pm both nights @ The Barn in the Park
- 1 man, 1 woman (both late 20’s, early 30’s)
- bring a song to perform
- have a monologue prepared
For more information visit http://troycivictheatre.com/
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Auditions Announced for TICK, TICK…BOOM at Troy Civic Theatre
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KINGS OF SILENT COMEDY WITH THE MIGHTY WURLITZER | Tue., May 12 | Music Hall Ballroom
Don’t miss Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Laurel & Hardy
on the BIG SCREEN at Music Hall’s historic Ballroom
CINCINNATI, OH – Experience the joy and genius of silent movies at KINGS OF SILENT COMEDY WITH THE MIGHTY WURLITZER, presented by The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall (SPMH) on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM at the Music Hall Ballroom. The popular theatre organ concert series is presented in cooperation with the Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Organ Society.
Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center or Music Hall Ticket Offices. For groups of ten or more, call (513) 977-4157.
Join the Society for the Preservation of Music Hal for a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud good time with the Kings of Silent Comedy – Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Laurel & Hardy – on the BIG SCREEN at Music Hall’s historic Ballroom. Nationally-acclaimed ‘Organist of the Year’ Clark Wilson will accompany classic silent movies on the original Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ from downtown Cincinnati’s long-departed Albee Theater with his own original score written especially for this event. With all the free popcorn you can eat, this is a chance to relive old memories or create new ones. Bring the entire family for an experience of ‘the good old days’ that they won’t soon forget.
Clark Wilson
Clark Wilson is one of the most prominent and recognized scorers of silent photoplays in America today. He works exclusively with the Organ in developing accurate and historic musical accompaniments as they were performed in major picture palaces during the heyday of the silent film era.
Wilson began his scoring career in 1980 and has successfully toured North America with hundreds of film presentations at schools and universities, performing arts centers, theatres, film festivals, and conventions. His work has led to performances for UCLA; the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where, in addition to other pictures, he has re-premiered Wings for Paramount Studios’ 100th Anniversary; the Atlanta premier of the restored Metropolis; and annual presentations at the Atlanta Fox Theatre and for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Society at the Walt Disney Concert Hall organ. He is the organist of choice for many of the American Theatre Organ Society’s (ATOS) international convention silent film presentations, and his performances have received the highest marks from colleagues and professionals, one commenting that his was “the finest use of a theatre pipe organ that I have ever heard.”
Clark has been organ conservator and Resident Organist at the Ohio Theatre for the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) since 1992. He is responsible for all music during CAPA’s annual classic movie series, which features one or more major silent films each season. In addition, he has led courses in theatre organ styling and silent film accompaniment at the Indiana University School of Music, and he is heavily involved in the development of a similar degreed program at the University of Oklahoma, the first such program to exist since 1929. In addition to several articles published in Theatre Organ magazine, he has recently authored an article on film scoring for The American Organist magazine, the periodical of the American Guild of Organists.
Wilson has been named in numerous Who’s Who and Men of Achievement editions and was presented with the ATOS Organist of the Year award in 1998. An acclaimed organ technician and consultant, he has also been professionally involved with over 200 pipe organ installations to date and has earned the ATOS Technician of Merit award, the only person to receive both ATOS distinctions. Visit Clark’s website at www.clarkwilson.net.
The Mighty Wurlitzer
The Mighty Wurlitzer was installed in the ornate Albee Theater on Fountain Square in December 1927 – one of only 2,200 theatre-organs produced at that time to accompany silent feature films. When talkies took over in 1929, the theatre organ was mainly silenced. The Albee organ was donated to the Emery Theater in 1969 (where it played for movies and other events) and was partially rebuilt by the Ohio Valley Organ Club. It was removed from the Emery in 1999 and put into storage.
The leadership at SPMH thought the historic Music Hall Ballroom would be an ideal location for the instrument, and in June 2007, Ronald F. Wehmeier, Inc., Pipe Organ Service in Cincinnati was contacted to completely rebuild and install the Wurlitzer. A donor foundation funded the entire project in the amount of $1.41 million. Only a small number of Wurlitzers of this size still exist, and Cincinnati (the home of the Wurlitzer Company) is one of the few cities in the country to have an instrument of this quality.
The Wurlitzer was expanded in tonal colors and effects, from 19 ranks of pipes to 31 ranks (a rank is made up of 61 pipes, and represents orchestral sounds, such as trumpets, flutes, tubas, strings, etc.). A full array of percussion effects is also present – xylophone, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, and even a large Steinway grand – all playable from the giant three keyboard and pedal console, decorated in 22-karat gold leaf. Wind for the pipes is provided by a 15 HP high pressure turbine, the electrical switching is controlled by computer, and pipes range in size from 16 feet to the size of a pencil. In addition, the Wurlitzer is now fully computerized, so that it can be played without an organist through a digital input system.
The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall
The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall (SPMH) is a non-profit organization that provides ongoing financial and volunteer support toward maintaining and improving Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall. SPMH members are volunteers from all walks of life who are dedicated to the continuing preservation of Music Hall as a national historic monument and promoting it as one of the world’s foremost performing arts, entertainment, and rental facilities. For more information, visit www.spmhcincinnati.org.
Kings of Silent Comedy with the Mighty Wurlitzer Radio Partner: WMKV-FM
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Cincinnati Auditions for Broadway’s THE BOOK OF MORMON on April 11
THE BOOK OF MORMON will be coming to Cincinnati to hold auditions Saturday April 11th by appointment only. We are looking to build our files for future replacements for all three companies (Broadway, 1st National Tour, Jumamosi Tour) for the roles of ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN PRICE, NABALUNGI and ELDER MCKINLEY etc. (See role descriptions below.)
Anyone interested in auditioning for any or all of these companies should submit a picture and resume and any additional materials to jrichcasting@gmail.com by Noon Friday, April 10th 2015. Please make sure you put the City Name of the audition in the subject line. Due to the amount of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission. Please note that submitting does not guarantee an appointment. Both Union and Non-Union should submit. You must be 18.
SHOW INFO:
- Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin
- Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw
- Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker
- Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus
- Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
- Cincinnati Casting Director: Jeremy Rich
- Casting Director: Carrie Gardner
ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian. Seeking a true character actor. Must be a physical contrast to the other good looking, All-American Mormons. Dweeby, dorky, nerdy, overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Must be fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor. We are also particularly interested in comics who sing.
KEVIN PRICE (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian. All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic. Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock high tenor to a B. Should be at least 5’10 or taller.
NABALUNGI (18- Late 20’s to play 20): Black African. Pretty. Takes the hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to an E.
ELDER MCKINLEY (early 20’s to late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian. District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All- American, wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high Bb’s for comedic effect.
MAFALA HATIMBI (40’s): Black African. Father of Nabalungi. Has come to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives. Must be a great comedic actor and singer. Also interested in actors who sing.
PRICE’S DAD/MISSION PRESIDENT/VARIOUS ROLES (40’s): Caucasian. All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High Baritone to an Ab.
MALE & FEMALE AFRICAN VILLAGERS: (Early 20s-Late 30s) Characters are black Africans. Seeking great singers and great comedic actors who can move. Seeking tenors (to high B), baritones, gospel sopranos (to high Bb), gospel belters (to E) and altos.
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Cincinnati Ballet Closes Season with DIRECTOR’S CHOICE
A tailor-made evening featuring two regional premieres and the return of the wacky, popular Chasing Squirrel
Chasing Squirrel. Photo by Amy Harris
CINCINNATI, OH. DIRECTOR’S CHOICE is a unique, mixed-repertoire presentation with selections chosen specifically for Cincinnati audiences by Artistic Director & CEO Victoria Morgan, including Classical Symphony, Feast of the Gods and Chasing Squirrel. “These three pieces are choreographic powerhouses,” says Morgan. “They exemplify the direction ballet is headed and changing the way people think about ballet.” Audiences have three opportunities to see DIRECTOR’S CHOICE, Friday May 8 at 8 pm and Saturday, May 9 at 2 pm and 8 pm at the Aronoff Center.
New to Cincinnati audiences is Classical Symphony, set to the music of Sergei Prokofiev, performed live by the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra. Choreographed by San Francisco Ballet choreographer in residence Yuri Possokhov, Classical Symphony has been hailed by The New York Times as an “exhilarating and bold display of full-throttle academic pure dance with modern accentuations.” Possokhov’s use of classical technique, combined with unexpected twists and quirky combinations rarely seen in contemporary ballet, make Classical Symphony a delight to both ballet aficionados and newcomers alike.
BalletMet Columbus artistic director Edwaard Liang, a frequent collaborator with Cincinnati Ballet, presents the regional premiere of Feast of the Gods, with live music by the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra. Feast of the Gods is set to the nostalgic, lively Ancient Airs and Dances, by renowned Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, and was inspired by the history of a band of traveling gypsies. Cincinnati audiences may be familiar with Liang from the collaboration with BalletMet last season in which they performed Liang’s Wunderland, followed by Cincinnati Ballet and BalletMet joining forces for Symphony in C, which was deemed one of the best performances of 2014 by The Columbus Dispatch!
The innovative, high-energy Chasing Squirrel, choreographed by Trey McIntyre, illustrates the flirtatious interactions between a crew of confident men and the group of women that they boldly pursue. Much to the men’s surprise, the women respond with matched fervor making for a comical and playful romp. The piece was praised as an “uproarious, testosterone-infused, chaotic delight” by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Music from the Kronos Quartet’s Nuevo provides the perfect accompaniment to the bold and audacious choreography. Chasing Squirrel was last performed during the May 2014 company tour in New York City’s heralded Joyce Theater.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Cincinnati Ballet is pleased to offer Meet the Artists, a pre-performance discussion series where audiences will have the opportunity to meet choreographers, dancers and members of the creative team. This event is free to anyone with a Director’s Choice ticket, and will take place Friday, May 8 at 7 pm in Procter & Gamble Hall at the Aronoff Center. Attendees must present Director’s Choice ticket for admission.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION
WHO: Cincinnati Ballet
Music: Sergei Prokofiev, Ottorino Respighi, Kronos Quartet
WHAT: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE
WHEN:
Friday, May 8 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
HOW: Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214. Tickets start at $32
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DIRECTOR’S CHOICE Sponsors: Title Sponsor: Peter T. Joseph Foundation; Choreography Sponsor: Linda & Gary Greenberg; Lighting Sponsor: Theodore L. Schwartz & Minette Hoffheimer; Costume Sponsor: Jennifer & John Stein; Scenic Sponsor: James E. McCarthy and William Wolf Foundation
Cincinnati Ballet 2014-2015 Season Sponsors: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley Family Foundation, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter, Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Frisch’s, Cincinnati Enquirer
About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and passion of dance, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
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Auditions Announced for THE TRIALS OF ROBIN HOOD by Beechmont Players Inc.
The Players are getting ready for the Summer 2015 family-friendly show, THE TRIALS OF ROBIN HOOD, directed by Lynne Aronson and co-produced by Donna Surber and Stephanie Mooney.
Audition details:
7 p.m. Monday, May 11, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, with callbacks, if needed, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Auditions will be held at the Anderson Center Theatre (7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230).
Please bring a resume, and headshots will be taken. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting Monday, June 8. The run of the show is August 7-15, 2015.
Show synopsis:
Robin Hood is on trial for crimes against the state. The true facts are somewhat loose and confused and depend totally on who is telling them. There is the Lusty Robin version, the Lovelorn Robin version and the Silly Robin version and the audience will decide on the real story.
All of the familiar characters are in the show, but nothing is what you would expect. We are not looking for a British dialect.
Character descriptions:
There are approximately 30 roles. We will need a variety of actors, all ages and types, who can play many different roles. We also will be looking for people who are willing to be onstage crew/dressers. You will essentially be in the company and are important.
The descriptions below are not complete, as many will be playing several roles:
- Lusty, Lovelorn and Silly Robin Hood are all the same and all different but still Robin. We will likely use two men to play the three roles.
- Maid Marian is a lovely young woman and Ward of King Richard. Hates Guy of Gisborne.
- King Richard is the leader of England and fights in the Crusades and sort of forgets England.
- Prince John is Richard’s evil brother who Richard leaves in charge. Big mistake.
- Sheriff of Nottingham is a no goodnik, who cares more about money. Oh yes, he wants to kill all of the Robin Hoods.
- Guy of Gisborne is a dolt, crazy for Marian and money, not necessarily in that order.
- Edward of Locksley and Esmerelda of Locksley are the parents of Robin. He goes off to the Crusades, and we’re not sure what happens to Esmerelda.
- Archery Butt and the Royal Deer. Poor souls, people are always shooting arrows at them.
- Robin’s Merry Men consist of Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan A Dale, Will (also Willa) Scarlet, Nathaniel Piper, William Church and Daniel Boyle.
- Then there’s Much the Miller’s Son and Madge the Miller’s Daughter (same actor).
- The Sheriff of Nottingham also has his soldiers, Bart Common, Finn Lucky and Tobias.
There are several other roles but all of them will be double cast with the above characters.
Please contact Lynne Aronson at 513.624.8665 for further information.
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