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July 11, 2016 · 6:59 am

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs Aug. 11-14

QCP_Beauty and the Beast logoBEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Queen City Productions
Aug. 11-14
Roger Bacon High School [St. Bernard]

Directed & choreographed by Kevin Dunaway
Produced by Lisa Dunaway

Cast: Sarah Viola as Belle (Aug. 11, Aug 13 eve, Aug. 14 mat), Rae Krull as Belle (Aug. 12, Aug. 13 mat, Aug. 14 eve), Jason Dunaway as Beast, Peyton Hahn as Gaston, Emma King as LeFou, Jeff Weinkam as Luminere, Gary Robinson as Cogsworth, Denise Schnieders as Mrs. Potts, Sara Moore as Chip, Madeleine Fessler as Babette, Jacqlyn Schott as Madame De La Grande Bouche, Kevin Dunaway as Maurice, Anna Randazzo as Silly Girl 1, Abby Farmer as Silly Girl 2, Mary Vosseberg as Silly Girl 3 & Gary Herman as Monsieur D’arque
Ensemble: Cathy Alter, Rachel Cleary, Madeline Marita, Sarah Downes, Katlin Diersing, Alex Farmer, Bonnie Emmer, Allison Kalfas, Bryson Kelly, Rae Krull, Sarah Moser, Audrey Merriss, Emily Molloy, Laurie Molloy, Michelle Nie, Jayda Norris, Susan Schapiro, Shellby Weaver, and Kate Williams

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Aug. 13-14 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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July 11, 2016 · 6:47 am

An Ode to Youth, Life, Love and the Strange Beauty of Human Connectedness

CASA_I And You promoJULY 11, 2016—Tristate audiences are invited to the Regional Premiere of I AND YOU by Lauren Gunderson, presented by Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy LLC. This show, which is part of CASA’s summer living room series, runs from July 14th – 17th at Essex Studios.

“One unexpected afternoon Caroline’s classmate, Anthony shows up at her door with an English assignment. Caroline hasn’t been to school in months due to her illness, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. The two teens slowly let down their guards and spill their secrets, this seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that brings them together.” 

This regional premiere is directed by Alyssa Batsakis, a current theatre student at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. This regional premiere cast includes Drew Stidham as Anthony and Julie Deye as Caroline. The production crew includes Faith Dansberry as stage manager, Emma Allen as assistant stage manager, Finny Kutcher as costume designer, Eliana Bataskis as set designer, Cheryl Couch as production manager, and Gina Ceriemele-Mechley as producer.

Performances run July 14th, 15th & 16th at 7:30PM, with a matinee performance on July 17th at 1:30PM. All performances run 2hr 20min, with two 10 min intermissions, and will take place at Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

Tickets can be reserved at casatics@gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $12, Students $7. For more information, like Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy on Facebook.

This production is also supporting LifeCenter, a non-profit organization that coordinates the donation of human organs and tissues for transplantation. A representative from their center will be at each performance providing information to audience members about organ donation services.

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July 10, 2016 · 8:52 am

CHICAGO Runs Aug. 10-Sept. 4

WFIT_Chicago promoCHICAGO
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Aug. 10-Sept. 4
East Price Hill

Directed Matthew Wilson
Music direction by John Slate
Choreographed by Angela Kahle

Cast: Hannah Gregory as Roxie Hart, Alex Caldwell as Velma Kelly, David Wilson as Billy Flynn, Lesley Hitch as Mama Morton, Tyler Gau as Amos Hart, Sean Mize as Mary Sunshine
Ensemble: Kate Stark, Allison Evans, Renee Stoltzfus, Hillary Hahn, Kalie Kaimann, Katie McLain, Ryan Mulvaney, Stephen D. Welch, Christopher Carter, Mark Scherer, Joey Kennedy, Nick Godfrey & Jake Schuster

It’s the roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged, dizzyingly funny satire features a glittering score including, Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango and the iconic All That Jazz.

  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 21 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 28 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 4 at 2pm

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July 10, 2016 · 8:32 am

Auditions Announced for ALMOST, MAINE at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoDirector Derek Dunavent is seeking men and women ages 20s to 50s for the opening show of our 2016-17 season.

ALMOST, MAINE is a light-hearted romantic comedy that takes place in the fictional town of Almost, Maine on a specific midwinter’s night during the Northern Lights.

Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, August 1st and 2nd, at 7pm each night at the Barn in the Park across from Hobart Arena.

Auditioners will be asked to perform cold readings from the script.

Performances are September 16-18, and 23-24.

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July 10, 2016 · 8:24 am

FLYING BLIND: A Casting Lottery on July 11

QCQTC_Flying Blind logoFLYING BLIND: A Casting Lottery
Queen City Queen Theatre Collective
July 11
Below Zero Lounge [Over-the-Rhine]

When you show up to Below Zero on Monday- you won’t know what you’re coming to see… AND NEITHER WILL WE.

This evening of chance features several play snippets and one acts by new and local playwrights- seen for the first time in Cincinnati!

When you enter the cabaret, you’ll put your name in a hat, and the cast for each play will be pulled at random. The fate of the lottery is final- and no adjustments will be made according to the indicated race, age, gender, sexuality etc. of the character.

The readings will be done cold with a group of cast mates meeting each other that night!

If you’re a playwright interested in new works, if you’re an actor looking to brush up your skills, or just an audience member who loves the perils of live theatre, this is sure to be a great and unpredictable night! Advisory: Adult themes and language.

Please note: performance is in the second floor Cabaret space, which is not handicap accessible.

Free, donations accepted.

  • Mon, July 11 at 7:30pm

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