Monthly Archives: July 2016

GIRLFRIEND Runs July 29-Aug. 27

KTC_Girlfriend logoGIRLFRIEND
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
July 29-Aug. 27
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Lindsey Augusta Mercer
Music direction by Erin McCamley
Choreography by Kim Popa

Cast: Cary Davenport as Mike & Montez Jenkins as Will

Nebraska, the 1990s. Two teenage boys – one a social outcast, the other the quintessential jock – explore a relationship during a summer of self-discovery between high school graduation and the rest of their lives. Set to the irresistible songs from Matthew Sweet’s landmark pop album of the same name, this rock musical from CCM alum, and local favorite, Todd Almond, gives voice to those of us who grew up in small towns, those of us who didn’t quite fit in, and anybody who remembers the terror and thrill of first love.

  • Fri-Sat, July 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 31 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 4-6 at 8pm
    Aug. 4 at 7pm Pre-show conversation
  • Sun, Aug. 7 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 11-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug.14 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 18-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 21 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 25-27 at 8pm

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Submission Needed for FLYING BLIND

QCQTC_logoTAKING SHORT SUBMISSIONS FOR JULY 11th READING!

We still need a few more play snippets for FLYING BLIND next week.

Creative types! We want your original play snippets for our upcoming event: FLYING BLIND: a casting lottery.

We are looking for selections 10-20 minutes in length that could be:

  • a complete, independent scene or one act
  • selections from a full length work

Our purpose here is to give local and emerging playwrights a chance to expose their work, and also try out some ideas on a small scale for work they may want to develop.

We will select 4-6 play snippets to be read aloud by a cast of audience members- chosen at random that night.

*In the spirit of queering our theatre experience, there will be no restrictions or redrawing of the cast according to gender/sexuality/race/age etc. We encourage your work to be unaffected by the fate of the lottery- or hope that you will otherwise be open to the fluid possibility of how your characters are cast.

Please forward any submissions or questions to lindseyamercer@gmail.com.

Submissions are due no later than July 6th. If chosen, artists will be notified by Saturday July 9th.

We can’t wait to see what you’ve got! 🙂

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TCT Presents The Frisch Marionette Company’s Production of JUNGLE BOOK: THE STORY OF MOWGLI’S FIRE

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Mowgli & Baloo.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is proud to host The Frisch Marionette Company’s production of JUNGLE BOOK: THE STORY OF MOWGLI’S FIRE on the brand new Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage in their facility on Red Bank Road.

TCT’s Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice says, ““Frisch Marionettes brings to life one of the most mesmerizing live theatrical performances I have ever witnessed. We are excited to share this experience with you. ”

Mowgli…stolen from his mother at birth, and raised in the jungle by wolves, must face his destiny as a man when Shere Khan threatens him and the peace in the jungle.

Produced and directed by Kevin Frisch and adapted from an original script by Nicholas Coppola. Original music composed and performed by Steve Frisch.

The Frisch Marionette Company’s production of JUNGLE BOOK: THE STORY OF MOWGLI’S FIRE presented by TCT, Thursday, August 25 at 12 PM and 7:30 PM; Friday, August 26 at 12 PM and 7:30 PM; Saturday, August 27 at 2 PM and 5 PM and Sunday, August 28 at 2 PM and 5 PM on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227. Tickets $10 in advance or $13 at the door. Every person, regardless of age, needs a ticket. Children 1 year-old and younger who do not need a seat and will sit on your lap will be required to have an Infant Lap Pass for each show in every seating location throughout the theater. Lap Passes are just $1.

For tickets call (513) 366-3574.

The Frisch Marionettes is celebrating their 20th Season!

About Kevin Frisch and The Frisch Marionette Company:
In 1986, Kevin Frisch moved to New York City and joined The Puppetworks, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York. The next nine years were spent touring the New York Metropolitan area as well as performing in The Puppetworks’ permanent theatres in Brooklyn and Macy’s Herald Square. In 1995, Kevin established The Frisch Marionettes in Cincinnati as an exceptional entertainment and educational experience for children and adults alike, proclaiming the many virtues of this unusual art form. Kevin Frisch has built puppets, masks and costumes for The Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium and The Puppetworks Inc. of New York. His puppets have been seen in People Magazine, SHOWTIMES’ “Twisted Puppet Theater”, the PBS Documentary “The American Puppet,” and onstage with The Cincinnati Opera as well as in the New York store windows of ‘Saks 5th Ave.’, ‘Bloomingdale’s’ and ‘Hermes New York’ and in the family film “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” featuring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. Kevin and his puppets have appeared in television commercials for Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Most recently, his puppets have appeared in the hit television shows “2 Broke Girls” on CBS and “Warehouse 13” on the Syfy channel. For the past four seasons, The Frisch Marionette Company has designed puppets for TCT’s MainStage productions at the Taft Theatre.

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Cast Announced for BEAU JEST at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoDirector Dan Maloney is pleased to announce the cast for Mariemont Players’ September production of BEAU JEST:

  • Sarah – Meagan Blasch
  • Bob – Michael Sauer
  • Abe – Joel Lind
  • Miriam – Linda Callahan
  • Joel – Evan Blanton
  • Chris – Jay Gossett

BEAU JEST September 9th-25th at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

To order tickets, call Betsy at 513-684-1236 OR order online at www.mariemontplayers.com. All seats are reserved and $20 each.

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Cast Announced for BILLY ELLIOT The Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMTCincinnati Music Theatre has announced the cast for BILLY ELLIOT The Musical.

  • Billy Elliot…………….Peanut Edmonson
  • Jacky, Billy’s Dad ……Bryan Greaves
  • Tony, Billy’s brother….Luka Ashley Carter
  • Mrs. Wilkinson………..Jen Drake
  • Grandma………………Marcie Brooks
  • Michael………………..Jackson Higgason
  • Debbie Wilkinson……..Sara Reynolds
  • Mum……………………Sarah Flerlage
  • Mr. Braithwaite………..Mark Culp
  • George…………………Bill Geraghty
  • Ballet girls: Chelsea Carnder, Emma Dalton, Chloe Esmeier, Olivia Loeffler, Rebecca Mactaggart,  Natalie Meyer,  Eve Roth, Eva Sias & Audrey Stith
  • Ensemble: Max Ackerman, Brian Anderson, Karl Bolinger, Rob Bucher, Tom Cavano, Martin Collins, Robert Fields, Cody Hendershot, Deborah Hunter, Ken Macke, Laura Petracco, Richelle Roth, Karen Sowards, Andrea Squires, Logan Weinfurtner, Aubrey Wilson, and Rob Workley

Directed by Skip Finker, music directed by Todd Florin & Kendra Struthers, choreographed by Kevin Bell, Elaine Eckstein, Karen Sowards & Brian Anderson, produced by Kathy Beiting with assistant producer Julie Dematteis.

Performances run Nov. 4-12. For more information visit www.incinnatimusictheatre.org.

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