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September 16, 2015 · 3:23 pm

2015-2016 Season Auditions Announced for Cincinnati Black Theatre Company

CBTC_logoCincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC)
2015 2016 Season Auditions

The season includes:

  • BLACK NATIVITY (musical),
  • AMERICAN MENU (play)
  • THE WIZ (musical)
  • HANDS UP (Play)

Auditions are Saturday Sept. 19, 2015 10am-2pm at the Carl H. Lindner Family YMCA, 1425 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214.

Seeking Singers, Dancers, Modern, Jazz, Musicians, Actors, Actresses, Technical Crew and  Production Assistants.

For auditions:

  • Prepare 1 minute monologue
  • Prepare 1 minute song
  • Prepare a short dance piece
  • Bring current photo/headshot
  • Bring current performance resume
  • Please be prepared, expect a wait

Contact 513-241-6060 or cincyblacktheatre@gmail.com for more information.

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September 16, 2015 · 3:09 pm

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Runs Oct. 16-Nov. 7

Bruce Cromer as Willy Loman.

Bruce Cromer as Willy Loman.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Oct. 16-Nov. 7
Downtown

Directed by  Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Kyle Brumley, Billy Chance, Bruce Cromer, Tia Leshaun Davis, Annie Fitzpatrick, Douglas Fries, Jim Hopkins, Jared Joplin, Josh Katawick, Justin McCombs, Kelly Mengelkoch, Barry Mulholland, Tess Talbot & Petrea Whittier

Arthur Miller’s award-winning American classic, DEATH OF A SALESMAN tells the poignant story of a salesman and his quest to make it big. In the land of the free, every man controls his own destiny and the right to try and achieve the elusive American Dream. But as his days grow shorter and the times tougher, can Willy Loman achieve this long cherished dream for his family? Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, multiple Tony Awards, and deemed one of the greatest plays of the Twentieth Century, Arthur Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN is an exploration of failure and success that still resonates today.

  • In preview, Wed-Thu, Oct. 14 & 15 at 7:30pm. All seats $25
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 22-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 29-31 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 1 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri*, Nov. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm*
    *Fri & Sat 7:30pm performances SOLD OUT

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September 16, 2015 · 2:32 pm

Old Time Radio Sensation Comes Through Loud and Clear with ArtsConnect Dinner Show

— Relive or experience for the first time, the magic of old time radio with live sound effects and a stellar cast —

— It’s a trip to the past with a modern twist…and dinner! —

AC_Strangers on a Train logoSpringfield Township – On Friday, October 16 at 6:30 pm, the New Edgecliff Theatre will present a special old-time radio style performance of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller STANGERS ON A TRAIN. Guy Haines and Charles Bruno meet by chance on a train and share about the people in their lives they could do without. Guy is going through an unhappy time in his marriage and wants to divorce his wife Miriam. Bruno’s problem is with his father, but he wants a more permanent solution. The plan is relatively simple. When Bruno has an idea about planning the perfect murders, and then goes on to commit one, Haines finds himself in a bad position.

This vintage radio-style performance, complete with live sound effects created by Media Heritage’s Mike Martini, tells one of America’s best psychological crime thrillers. The performers will be dressed in period fashion. This production is a unique combination of the nostalgia of classic radio drama, and the excitement of a live theatrical performance. Come see the golden age of radio brought gloriously back to life, featuring some of Greater Cincinnati’s finest actors! It’s a trip to the past with a modern twist.’

  • TICKETS: Dinner and the Show are $40.00 per person. There is a cash bar. Dinner is provided by DiStasi Banquet Center. Tickets can be ordered online at TheArtsConnect.us/dinner-theater. You can choose your dinner option.
  • WHERE: The Grove Banquet and Events Center, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231, located behind the Springfield Township Civic Center.
  • WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be served buffet style and the show starts at 7:30 pm.

“Radio theatre is a significant slice of Americana,” said Shawn Maus, Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council board member.

Be a part of the live “studio” audience.

“From the innovative work of Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre broadcasts of the 1930’s to the hilarity of A Prairie Home Companion, the radio play has been one of our nation’s most beloved art forms,” adds Maus. “We are proud to honor this tradition through our Dinner Theatre series.”

—For more information on ArtsConnect™visit www.TheArtsConnect.us or call Kim Flamm, Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator. 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. Tel: (513) 522-14310; artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org; Web: www.springfieldtwp.org

The Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council, d.b.a. The ArtsConnect™ is a 501(c)3 organization established to create an engaged and vibrant community with quality of life enhancements through the arts, community events, and parks and recreation.

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September 16, 2015 · 2:15 pm

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Runs Oct. 16-25

Matt Krieg as Prince Eric & Brookie Steele as Ariel. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Matt Krieg as Prince Eric & Brookie Steele as Ariel. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Oct. 16-25
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed and choreographed by Roderick Justice

Cast: Brandon Bentley as Chef Louis/ Sailor, Wesstin Binn as Ensemble, Bailey Broxterman as Seahorse/ Ensemble, Mariah-Ann Crawley as Adrina, Mazzie Croog as Ensemble, Marlo D’Ascenzo as Flounder, Mia Bella D’Ascenzo as Flounder, Allison Edwards as Aquata, Josh Galloway as Ensemble, Trinity Gibson as Ensemble, Hannah Gregory as Alana, Bethany Xan Jeffery as Ursula, Matt Krieg as Prince Eric, Andrew Maloney as Scuttle, Jack Manion as Jetsam, Deondra Kamau Means as Sebastian, Greg Moore as Ensemble, Danielle Muething as Carlotta, Claire Northcut as Ensemble, Maddi O’Connell as Ensemble, Sarah Ann Radway as Ensemble, Mike O. Rochester as King Triton, Sam Rueff as Grimsby, Leslie Shoshana as Ensemble, Savannah Slaby as Adella, Spenser Smith as Flotsam, Brooke Steele as Ariel, Kealy Welage as Arista, Trace Young as Ensemble & Rachel Zimmerman as Atina

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and be part of the world above. But first she’ll defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice that he has been seeking.

  • Fri, Oct. 16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Oct. 17*-18 at 2pm
  • Sat, Oct. 24 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 2pm
    *sign language interpreted

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September 15, 2015 · 11:53 pm

FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE: Production Dates and Venue Changes

Sara Mackie as Frankie & Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Sara Mackie as Frankie & Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Due to technical delays in our new home, New Edgecliff Theatre will be moving our production of FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE to a new venue. Our friends at Cincinnati Actors Studio & Academy (CASA) will be hosting our production in their black box studio theatre at the Essex Studios (2511 Essex Place, Cincinnati, OH 45206).

The venue change requires time, and therefore we are delaying the opening of our production by one week. Our new production dates are:

  • September  24, 25, 26, and 27
  • September 30, October 1, 2, and 3

Curtain time Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm. Sunday the 27th matinee at 2pm.

For those with existing reservations, you will be contacted about the date an venue changes directly and have an opportunity to reschedule your reservation or exchange your tickets.

For those who have not yet reserved their tickets, please do! The actors, director, and production crew have crafted an incredible show. This change in venue will remove the technical obstacles they were working to overcome and will give our audiences the experience they deserve!

If you have questions or concerns about the venue change, please contact Devon Campailla at 513.207.1239.

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