Monthly Archives: February 2016

February 26, 2016 · 6:07 am

Newsboys Variety Show on March 7

Cincinnati, OH – Cast members from the North American tour of Disney’s NEWSIES will present The Newsboys’ Variety Show, a cabaret benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:30pm at The Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater (650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202). Doors open at 7pm.

More than 20 cast members from the North American touring company of NEWSIES will present some of their favorite standards, pop songs, choreography, dances and more. Come see the Newsies like you’ve never seen them before, all while supporting an incredible organization. A Facebook event to share on social media can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/ 957756887628271/

Tickets start at $27 and are available online at http://www.cincinnatiarts.org/newsboys, in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office, or by calling (513) 621-ARTS. A silent auction will present opportunities to bid on backstage passes, tickets to see Disney’s NEWSIES at The Aronoff Center, merchandise and exclusive show memorabilia. All proceeds go to BC/EFA, which provides funds to over 450 service organizations from coast to coast.

BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (BC/EFA) is the nation’s leading industry-based, non-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American theater community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. Since its

founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $250 million for critical services for people across the country with AIDS, HIV, and other serious illnesses. Locally, “The Newsboys’ Variety Show” will benefit Caracole, Inc, which provides safe and affordable housing to those suffering from HIV/AIDS. In the past six months alone, NEWSIES has raised more than $175,000 for BCEFA. For more information, visit: http://www.broadwaycares.org/newsies

Tickets to the Cincinnati engagement of Disney’s NEWSIES, playing March 1-13 at the Aronoff

Center, can be purchased at the theatre box office (650 Walnut Street), by calling (513) 621- ARTS or by visiting http://www.cincinnatiarts.org

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February 25, 2016 · 6:35 am

2016-2017 Season Announced by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

THE ADDAMS FAMILY
OCTOBER 2016

Director, producers TBA

The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
DECEMBER 2016

Directed by Pat Ganz
Produced by Kevin Brunck and Tracy Botos

By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.

ALMOST, MAINE
FEBRUARY 2017

Directed by Brian Smith
Produced by Mandy Gambrell

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just…Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. ALMOST, MAINE: It’s love. But not quite.

DAMN YANKEES
APRIL 2017

Directed by Rodney Neal
Produced by Kevin Brunck and Carrie Rusche

Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

For more information visit www.ghctplay.com.

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February 25, 2016 · 6:18 am

Auditions Announced for THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTG Open audition notice for THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL by Horton Foote

Auditions will be held Tue & Wed, Mar 1 & 2, 2016, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.

Production dates: Apr 15-May 1, 2016

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

Directed by Craig Smith
Produced by Debra Kent

Carrie Watts wants to go home. She has been living with her son and daughter-in-law in a small flat in Houston. She is concerned that she is in the way and she is longing to return to her childhood home of Bountiful. With each government check she receives she makes an attempt to go home. She is thwarted each time. Her son is afraid for her safety; her daughter-in-law is afraid she’ll lose the money. Carrie is afraid she may lose herself if she doesn’t get back to Bountiful.

Casting Requirements:

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
Please bring all scheduling conflicts between March 1 and May 1, 2016.
The Director prefers that the family unit (Carrie, Ludie and Jessie Mae) be of the same race, but all are invited to audition

Characters:

Carrie Watts: Elderly, busy and lively. Really wants to go home.
Ludie Watts: Carrie’s son, married to Jessie Mae. Not a strong-willed person.
Jessie Mae Watts: Carrie’s daughter-in-law, she rules the roost. Can be rather childish and demanding.
Thelma; Carrie’s travelling companion.
Houston Ticket Man #1
Houston Ticket Man #2
Harrison Ticket Man
Sheriff

For more information please contact Debra Kent at debra.kent@daytontheatreguld.org.

The show runs weekends Apr 15-May 1, 2016
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

*Children under seven will not be admitted

Individual tickets on sale now

Adult: $19
Senior (60 or older): $17
Student: $12
Special pricing for groups of 10 or more, call the Box Office at 937-278-5993 for pricing
– http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/ click on “Tickets” link
– or call 937-278-5993
– or at the box office day of the show

* All individual tickets purchased in advance via our on-line ticket system or by telephone will also include a $1 convenience fee.

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

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February 25, 2016 · 6:13 am

Stage Manager Sought for WEST SIDE STORY at Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre

CYPT_logo Cincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a production stage manager for
CYPT’s WEST SIDE STORY.

Yes…it’s a paid position too.

If interested, please contact Jennifer Perrino, Business Manager at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com. Please provide resume and cover letter in communication.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions, the parent theatrical organization for Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre is seeking to fill the position of Production Stage Manager for our 35th summer production, WEST SIDE STORY.

The Show: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

The Production team: Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer

Requirements: Previous experience in stage management, company management and/or event coordination for live performances. Must be able to read and write and communicate effectively. Must have excellent time-management and problem solving skills.
Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and regular internet access/connection. Dependability is essential. Must be willing to work in a unique, collaborative, creative, dedicated, professional and fun environment.

Audition dates:
Saturday, April 30th @ 10:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 1st @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm

Rehearsals begin: Monday, June 6, 2016
Sun. 7/17 PROMO SHOW –Washington Park. 7-9pm.

WEST SIDE STORY Complete Performance Dates:

July 28 7:30 pm
July 29 8:00 pm
July 30 8:00 pm
July 31 2:00 pm
August 3 7:30 pm
August 4 7:30 pm
August 5 8:00 pm
August 7th 2pm and 7:30 pm.

What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 2,200 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 34 years of exciting shows, including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Miserables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Footloose, Hairspray and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2015, participants came from 38 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.