Monthly Archives: August 2015

2015-2016 Saturday Morning Children’s Series Announced by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Announces the 2015/2016 Saturday Morning Children’s Series

CCPAArtReach Touring Productions – Treasure Island                                      Sept. 12, 2015
Written by Chris Stewart
“Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest.” Arrgh, matey! It’s time to unfurl your sails and set course for-Adventure! Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece about pirates, mutiny, and long-lost treasure comes to life in a NEW adaptation from ArtReach! Join cabin boy Jim Hawkins on his incredible journey across the high seas to find the location of Captain Flint’s treasure. But dare he trust the words of the Hispaniolas’s cook, the one-legged Long John Silver? With cross-curricular connections and a strong anti-bullying message, this show reinforces math, science, and literature, with a healthy dose of trust and friendship thrown in to boot!

Mad Cap Puppets – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow                            Oct. 24, 2015
The lanky schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, can’t decide what’s worse in the glen of Sleepy Hollow, the headless horseman or the silliest of ghosts, the horseless headman. To complicate matters, Ichabod unwittingly vies with the local brute, Brom Bones, for the affections of Katrina Van Tassal. Ichabod endures a series of pranks and ghost stories, only to find himself on the ride of his life in this hilarious version of Washington Irving’s classic short story.

We Duet All –  Santa’s Frosty Follies                                                Nov. 14, 2015
A Holiday Musical Revue!  “There’s no business like SNOW business! This spectacular review features that “hoofer from way back” (Rudolph), the “rockin’, rollin’ snow man” (Frosty), “the lovely lady in white” (Suzy Snowflake) and the star of our show, Santa Claus! With loads of humor and contemporary music, join Santa and his friends in some Holiday Hoop-la for all ages.  Then join us for the Santa Claus parade and photos. Sure to win your heart over and put you in the Christmasspirit!

Frisch Marionette Co. –  Peter and the Wolf & The Frog Prince    March 19, 2016
A Symphonic Double-Bill! PETER and THE WOLF & The FROG PRINCE! Adapted and narrated for marionettes, PETER and THE WOLF tells the story of a little boy who captures a ferocious wolf.   THE FROG PRINCE is the Grimm brothers’ famous tale of the princess who kissed a frog and found a prince!  See the most incredible handcrafted puppets of Frisch Marionette Company act out Sergei Prokofiev’s musical tale and the music of Dmitri Kabalevsky.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions – Upside Down Fairytales             May 7, 2016
What if Cinderella had never lost her glass slipper?  What if Sleepy Beauty didn’t fall asleep?  And what if Rumpelstiltskin couldn’t spin straw into gold?  You’ll have to see our special presentation to find out.

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Show times for all performances are 11am.

The Subscription Packages feature the low, Subscriber-only price of $25.00 for five shows. Single tickets are: $6.00 each.  Packages are now on sale.  Single tickets now on sale.

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A CHORUS LINE Runs Sept. 3-27

CCPA_Chorus Line promoA CHORUS LINE
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 3-27
West Price Hill

Directed by Matthew Wilson
Music directed by Michael Kennedy
Choreographed by Angela Kahle

Cast: Matt Dentino as Zach, Sam Johnson as Larry, Hannah Aicholtz as Cassie Ferguson, Jules Shumate as Sheila Bryant, Afton Shepard as Val Clark, Renee Stoltzfus as Diana Morales, Kate Stark as Judy Turner, Jane Hofmann as Kristine DeLuca, Melissa Campbell as Maggie Winslow, Allison Evans as Bebe Benzenheimer, Mikayla Renfrow as Connie Wong, Andrew Maloney as Mike Costa, Chris Darnell as Richie Walters, Ben Goodman as Paul San Marco, Kelcey Steele as Mark Anthony, Robert Fields as Greg Gardner, Jameson G. Ward as Bobby Mills & Evan LaChance as Al DeLuca.
Ensemble: Clare Miller, Savannah Slaby, Emily Egner, Greg Moore, Nick Godfrey, Cassidy Steele & Cian Steele

A CHORUS LINE is a stunning musical-vérité about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration.

  • Thu, Sept. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 6 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 2pm

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Cast Announced for CHRISTMAS BELLES at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoDirector Merritt Beischel is pleased to announce the cast of Mariemont Players’ November show, CHRISTMAS BELLES.

  • Geneva – Ann Barfels
  • Honey Raye – Lauren Woodiwiss
  • Gina Jo – Mandy Goodwin
  • John Curtis – Geoff Amann
  • Twink – Jennifer Richardson
  • Dub – Peter Merten
  • Frankie – Peggy Allen
  • Rhonda Lynn – Nancy Rzonca
  • Justin – Pat Kramer
  • Raynerd – Chris Bishop
  • Patsy – Barbara Karol

Performances run Nov, 6-22. For more information visit www.mariemontplayers.com.

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Improvisational Comedy Returns to The Drama Workshop on Aug. 14-15

TMCi_logo(Cheviot, OH) The Drama Workshop is pleased to welcome the hilarious improvisational group The Middle Child back to Cheviot on August 14 and 15, 2015, with 8 pm performances both evenings at The Glenmore Playhouse at 3716 Glenmore Ave in Cheviot.

The Middle Child Improv Troupe members are storytellers, magicians, and used car salesmen, all wrapped up in one hot mess. Having quickly gained national recognition for their innovative style, this troupe already has television and movie credits on their resume, and are soaring in popularity. They are….well…probably like your middle child — quirky, and a bit weird, and you swear you love them just the same….only different. They are completely unscripted, and audience interaction and suggestions make for a hilarious, action-packed show! Shows are always family friendly!

Tickets for The Middle Child are $8 each. Their previous appearance at TDW sold out, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets may be ordered by phoning the TDW 24/7 ticket line at 513.598.8303, or by ordering online through the TDW website at http://www.thedramaworkshop.org.

The Drama Workshop was founded in 1954. TDW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. The Drama Workshop is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati. In 2015, they were the most-recognized group in the greater Cincinnati area for theatrical excellence.

TDW productions are frequently been selected to represent the Southwest Ohio region at the Ohio Community Theatre Association annual conference. TDW was also honored to represent the state of Ohio at the 2013 American Association of Community Theatre regional conference in Hartford, Wisconsin. The Drama Workshop has been recognized the Cincinnati Preservation Association for their efforts to rehabilitate the former Glenmore Bowl into The Glenmore Playhouse.

Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in becoming involved or in helping advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group through our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or by phone at 513-598-8303.

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GREETINGS! Runs Sept. 3-13

BVCT_Greetings logoGREETINGS!
Brookville Community Theatre
Sept. 3-13
Brookville

Directed by Jim Lockwood

Cast: Geoff Burkman as Phil, Jane McBride as Emily, David Hallowren as Mickey, Casey Dillon as Andy & Maggie Carroll as Randi

Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and a severely retarded younger brother named Mickey. When he brings his Jewish atheist fiance to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow-ups are realized. But when Mickey, whose entire vocabulary has been limited to “oh boy” and “wow,” suddenly spouts the word “Greetings!” the entire family’s belief system is turned upside down. For it seems an ancient, wise and witty spirit who is set upon healing the family’s wounds has borrowed Mickey’s body! This heartwarming comedy will have you laughing from the beginning to the end!

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 3-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 6 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 10-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 3pm

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