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September 7, 2015 · 11:27 am

Auditions Announced for ALL IS CALM, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for ALL IS CALM, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914
by Peter Rothstein
with Musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach

Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Oct 5 & 6, 2015, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production Dates: Nov 20-Dec 6, 2015

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 — www.daytontheatreguild.org

Directed by Kathy Mola
Music Directed by David McKibben
Produced by Barbara Jorgensen

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. This is a remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Casting Requirements:

  • The directors are looking for 16-20 men (appearing ages 18 to 55) for this unique ensemble piece of musical theatre.
  • This work consists of 28 Celtic ballads, patriotic music and Christmas carols from the period and 29 monologues taken directly from the journals and letters of the men who were there.
  • The entire show is done 4 part men’s a cappella chorus. There are some solos throughout the piece
  • Please prepare 32 bars of a Christmas or Folk song of your choice to be sung a cappella. (pitch can be provided)
  • Also, be prepared to sing one of the following a cappella:

    • Tenors: 1 verse of “O Holy Night” in E flat in French or English
    • Bases: 1 verse of “Silent Night” in B flat in German or English
  • For those interested in speaking roles there will be some cold readings.
  • This piece requires a broad range of dialects. (British, Scottish, German, Irish, Italian, French
  • A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated
  • Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Oct. 7th and Dec. 6th 2015.
  • You need only attend one night, but are welcome at both. If you cannot attend either audition date, contact the director, Kathy Mola, at kmola@hotmail.com to arrange a separate time
  • For further inquiries also contact Kathy

The show runs weekends Nov 20-Dec 6, 2015
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

For more information, including auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/

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September 7, 2015 · 10:45 am

THE MERCY SEAT Runs Sept. 11-20

CASA_The Mercy Seat logoTHE MERCY SEAT
Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy
Sept. 11-20
Avondale

Cast: Gina Cerimele-Mechley as Abby Prescott & Nathan Neorr as Ben Harcourt

The world changes overnight. On September 12, 2001, Ben Harcourt finds himself in the downtown apartment of his lover, Abby Prescott–who also happens to be his boss…. Will Ben let his family know he’s alive, or will he and Abby take the chance to create a new life for themselves?

Talkback follows each performance.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 7:30pm

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September 7, 2015 · 9:57 am

PIPPIN Runs Oct. 6-11

Brian Flores as Pippin & Gabrielle McClinton as Leading Player. Photo Credit Joan Marcus.

Brian Flores as Pippin & Gabrielle McClinton as Leading Player. Photo Credit Joan Marcus.

PIPPIN
Victoria Theatre Association
Oct. 6-11
Dayton

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Broadway’s high-flying, death-defying hit musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1), it’s unlike anything Broadway has ever seen! Come experience PIPPIN, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary.

  • Tue-Fri, Oct. 6-9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 10 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 11 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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September 4, 2015 · 1:54 pm

A LITTLE BUSINESS AT THE BIG TOP Review

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CFF_A Little Business at the Big Top

David Gaines.

A LITTLE BUSINESS AT THE BIG TOP presented as part of Know Theatre of Cincinnati’s 2015/16 Fringe Encore and Extra Season through Sept. 5. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening night performance.

David Gaines creates a full, rich and vibrant circus as the backdrop for an old-fashioned love story. In a little over an hour. On a bare stage, Without props. And he doesn’t speak.

Gaines is a brilliant physical performer and a wonder to watch. He is every animal, performer and patron at the circus, He is the everyday hero, the ingenue and the dastardly villain. His focus and energy never wavers as he spins between characters and locations.

I can now say both of Gaines’ fringe performances, 7(X1) SAMURAI and A LITTLE BUSINESS UNDER THE BIG TOP stand as personal all-time favorites.

Two performances remain of this fun, funny and mesmerizing family-friendly show. Tickets are only $15. It just might make you feel like a kid again.

My rating: 4.75 out of 5.

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September 4, 2015 · 10:22 am

MOON OVER BUFFALO Opens NKU Theatre Season with Madcap Backstage Farce

Melissa Cathcart, Nate Doninger, and Katherine Sallee in MOON OVER BUFFALO. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Melissa Cathcart, Nate Doninger, and Katherine Sallee. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University | School of the Arts | Program of Theatre and Dance presents Ken Ludwig’s riotous comedy MOON OVER BUFFALO September 24 – October 4, 2015. Charlie Roetting, theatre faculty member and NKU alumnus, makes his NKU main stage directorial debut.

MOON OVER BUFFALO
By Ken Ludwig
September 24 – October 4, 2015 | NKU Corbett Theatre

George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950’s, are on a tour through Buffalo, New York, playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep. On the brink of a disastrous splitup caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his next big feature. Unfortunately for our leading players, everything that could go wrong does go wrong—including hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing. Will the pair pull themselves together in order to give the performance of their lives?

Charlie Roetting (Director) is an actor, improviser, and director. He has performed onstage and on-camera in Cincinnati, New York, and Los Angeles, among other places. He received a BFA in Acting from Northern Kentucky University and an MFA In Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy. He has completed programs with Upright Citizens Brigade Los Angeles and iO West (formerly Improv Olympic). He is a founding member of Under the Gun Productions (Cincinnati), BYE BYE LIVER CINCINNATI (Cincinnati)
Homunculus Mask Theatre (NYC), and thrashtown! improv (LA). Charlie has also worked with several local, regional, and international organizations including the Lincoln Amphitheatre, the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, Commonwealth Theatre, Homegrown Theatre, Blackvault Entertainment, Blinking Peacock, and The Players NYC. He is an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Northern Kentucky University. He is the face of problem gambling in Ohio and promotes responsible gambling.

For more information call the NKU School of the Arts Box Office at 859.572.5464 or go to theatre.nku.edu

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