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August 18, 2016 · 6:55 am

THE GREAT GATSBY Runs Sept. 9-18

XACT_ Great Gatsby logoTHE GREAT GATSBY
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Sept. 9-18
Xenia

Directed by Sara Duibley

Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed, and danger. The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age comes to the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, and in Simon Levy’s adaptation.

Cast: Titus Wolverton as Jay Gatsby, Tim Moore as Nick Carraway, Olivia Ekler as Daisy Buchanan, Anand K. Sharma as Tom Buchanan, Kylee Pauley as Myrtle Wilson, John Lawson as George Wilson, Katie Pauley as Jordan Baker, Patrick Taylor as Chester McKee, Jennifer Sparks as Mrs. McKee, Heath Grooms as Meyer Wolfsheim, Nick Rudy as Policeman & Rachel Smith as Mrs. Michaelis

  • Fri, Sept. 9 at 6:30pm (Opening Night Gala)
  • Sat, Sept. 10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 3pm

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August 17, 2016 · 7:01 am

CSC Opens the 2016-2017 Mainstage Season With the Timeless and Touching THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

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Courtney Lucien as Anne Frank. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Cincinnati Shakespeare’s last mainstage season on Race Street opens with an adaptation of the story of this extraordinary young woman. 

CINCINNATI, Aug. 16, 2016 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company officially opens its 2016-2017 mainstage season with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, adapted by Wendy Kesselman from the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, based on “The Diary of A Young Girl” by Anne Frank.  This production, playing September 9 – October 1, 2016, is directed by Jeremy Dubin, Artistic Associate at Cincinnati Shakespeare, and features Courtney Lucien, last seen on Cincinnati Shakespeare’s stage in the titular role in last season’s smash hit Emma. This production is generously sponsored by Macys, Raymond James, and Oswald. The season is sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, and the Ohio Arts Council. 

In a tiny attic in Amsterdam in 1944, two families of Jewish refugees hide in silence from the Nazi Regime below.  Unable to speak for fear of being discovered, the young Anne Frank (Courtney Lucien) tells her story by writing in her diary. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is a harrowingly intimate view of history’s greatest atrocity as seen through the eyes of one extraordinary young girl.  The chronicle of her family’s experience endures as both a condemning indictment of man’s capacity for cruelty and a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company has partnered with the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education located in Cincinnati to bring in local survivors of the Holocaust as speakers during the run of this production. They will speak before the production on Saturday Sep. 10 (approx. 6:30pm) and after on Sunday Sep. 18 (approx. 4:30pm). These events are free and open to all THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK ticket holders.

The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education educates about the Holocaust, remembers its victims and acts on its lessons. Through innovative programs and partnerships, CHHE challenges injustice, inhumanity and prejudice, and fosters understanding, inclusion and engaged citizenship. Resources include traveling and permanent exhibits, teacher trainings, and innovative programs. The Center is located on the campus of Rockwern Academy in Cincinnati.

Performances of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK are scheduled from September 9-October 2016. Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.  There is no performance on Sunday Sep. 11. Preview performances are on Wednesday Sep. 7 and Thursday Sep. 8 at 7:30pm and tickets are $25.

The theater is located at 719 Race Street, downtown Cincinnati, two blocks west of the Aronoff Center.  Single ticket prices range from $22-$38 on Thursdays and Sundays and from $26-$42 on Fridays and Saturdays.  Previews are $25.  If available, $14 student rush tickets may be purchased one hour before a show with a valid student ID.  This production is a part of this season’s subscription package. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.  Ticketing fees may apply.  Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups as well as AAA members.  To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or go online at http://www.cincyshakes.com.

About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages.  Currently located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, CSC produces a dozen mainstage productions each season. In the summer of 2017, the theater will relocate to the Otto M. Budig Theater, a brand new facility in OTR. CSC’s repertoire is made up of the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations and contemporary classics. CSC performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with Actors’ Equity Association. Cincinnati Shakespeare is a member of the Theater Communications Group and the Shakespeare Theater Association.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reached over 50,000 young people and underserved community members each season by taking Shakespeare into schools, parks, community centers and by hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions.  In 2015, CSC was proud to become one of the first five theaters in the United States to “Complete the Canon” by producing all 38 plays by William Shakespeare. CSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be Cincinnati’s stage for the classics!

About The 2016-2017 Season:
This season is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company receives operating support from The Ohio Arts Council, the Shubert Foundation and is supported, in part, by the generosity of thousands of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program/organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Production dates and information on the season are available online at http://www.cincyshakes.com.

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August 17, 2016 · 6:59 am

Playhouse Offers Wildly Imaginative Fall Acting Classes for Youth Ages 3 to 14

PIP_logo(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is once again offering acting classes for young performers ages 3 to 14, with a schedule of classes that will tap young imaginations in creative and confidence-building ways. Designed to strengthen communication skills and develop a sense of community, the classes will focus on individual and collective skill development in a fun and supportive environment.

Treasure Trunk Adventures is the theme for the youngest students — ages 3 and 4 — featuring a treasure trunk that will provide a dramatic focus to the class.  The trunk will inspire a different interactive adventure for each 30-minute session, with students creating a story that they then act out. Treasure Trunk Adventures will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturdays from Sept. 17 through Nov. 12 (no class on Oct. 8); tuition is $95.

Castles & Kingdoms: Knight Adventures! will be offered for two age groups on Saturdays from Sept. 17 through Nov. 12 — at 10:30 a.m. for kindergarten and first grade students and at 11:15 a.m. for second and third graders. The 45-minute classes will concentrate on social and artistic development through creative dramatics, improvisation and theatre games set in a far-off kingdom filled with magical surprises and swashbuckling adventures. This introductory acting class supports students as they develop skills in storytelling, creative problem solving and character development in a detailed dramatic environment. Tuition is $140; there will be no class on Oct. 8.

Argh, Pirates! will set sail for two age groups, with classes on Mondays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 14 (no class on Oct. 10 and Oct. 31). It launches at 4 p.m. for fourth and fifth graders, and at 5 p.m. for students in grades six through eight. Participants will board a pirate ship to explore the perilous life at sea, using their bodies, voices and imagination to expand their acting treasure chest of tools such as stage combat and improvisation. Tuition for the 55-minute classes is $160.

The Art of Musical Theatre: Classic Musicals unleashes the infinite world of musical theatre for fifth through eighth graders, with 55-minute classes at 6 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 12 through Nov. 14 (no class on Oct. 10 and Oct. 31). Students will learn the history of the art form, as well as some of its greatest composers, choreographers and musical numbers using basic dance and vocal techniques.

All classes will take place at the Playhouse, and the final day of each class will include a sharing of student work with families. To register, visit cincyplay.com or call the Box Office at 513-421-3888. Additional details and class schedules for the entire season can be found on the Playhouse website.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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August 17, 2016 · 6:56 am

Auditions Announced for THE CAT IN THE HAT at Village Players

VP_logoThe Village Players of Fort Thomas invites you to the auditions for THE CAT IN THE HAT by Dr. Seuss.

Directed by Stephanie Mooney
Produced by Wayne Kirsch

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, September 11 @ 3 PM
  • Monday, September 12 @ 7 PM

Performance Dates: December 2-11, 2016

Auditions will be held at:

  • The Ft. Thomas Women’s Club (upstairs)
    8 N Ft. Thomas Ave
    Fort Thomas, KY 41075

Come be a part of this lively, mischievous production, and help us bring
Dr. Seuss’s most beloved book to life!

ABOUT THE SHOW

“From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mom find when she gets home?”

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. There will also be
a “movement” audition. Wear comfortable clothing, and come prepared to run
in slow motion, play tennis with an invisible racket, and many other silly
things.

ROLES

The casting for THE CAT IN THE HAT is very flexible. We may cast kids
playing kids, or we may cast teenagers or adults playing kids, based on the
turnout at auditions. Actors of all ages are encouraged to audition.

  • Cat:(Male, stage age 30-50) A showoff in wild pursuit of fun.
    Mischievous and daring.
  • Fish:(Male, stage age 20-40) The family fish and parental figure of the story. Anxious and uptight. The actor will be acting while also working with a puppet. (Actors auditioning for the Fish will be asked to use the puppet during their audition.)
  • Boy: (Male, stage age 8-12) Sally’s brother. Excitable, but responsible and cautious.
  • Sally:(Female, stage age 6-10) Wide-eyed and very curious.
  • Thing 1 and Thing 2: (Male or Female, stage age 10+) The kite-flying duo that wreaks havoc on the Boy and Sally’s house. Wild and out of control. Must be small in stature.
  • Kitten 1 and Kitten 2:(Male or Female, stage age 10+) The Cat’s playful assistants. Can double as Thing 1 and Thing 2. Must be small in stature.
  • Mother:* (Female, stage age 30-40) The Boy and Sally’s mother. A small role, appearing at the very end of the story.

For additional information, contact the director Stephanie Mooney at stephaniemooney@live.com.

 

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August 17, 2016 · 6:56 am

Tech Director Needed at Milford High School

MHS logoMilford HS needs a tech director for its 2016-17 season. This person would be in charge of set design and construction (although we have a parent who can spearhead this), plus lighting and sound design. We can split the contract up if there are individuals who can only do one or two of the shows. This is a supplemental contract through the Milford Village Exempted School District, which requires a background check and the usual paperwork. Please let me know if you are interested and/or want more information – thanks!!

Sherry McCamley, Drama Director & Teacher
Milford High School
513-404-6278

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