Stagecrafters will hold auditions to fill 2 male roles for Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, directed by Karen Vanover.
Auditions will be on Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11165 Reading Road in Sharonville.
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Show dates are March 4, 10, & 11 at 8:00 p.m. and March 5 & 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
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Ebenezer Scrooge (Bruce Cromer) celebrates his renewed holiday spirit . Photo by Sandy Underwood.
(CINCINNATI) — The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s joyous, time-honored celebration of the true meaning of the holidays, a tradition enjoyed by multiple generations of Cincinnatians each year, returns for its 26th season as U.S. Bank presents Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The beloved, iconic story will be performed Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, an immediate hit when Dickens wrote it in 1843, is often credited for revitalizing the celebration of Christmas as we know it today. The renowned tale is so imbedded in popular culture that “Scrooge” is universally recognized as a synonym for a mean, tight-fisted person. A CHRISTMAS CAROL has also inspired countless television, film and stage adaptations — from classic interpretations to contemporary and even cartoon versions — that share the heartwarming truth of Dickens’ most popular work among a prolific output of classics.
The Playhouse’s version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Howard Dallin, brings Dickens’ narrative to vivid life with spectacular effects that illuminate Ebenezer Scrooge’s time-traversing pilgrimage with the spirits one magical Christmas Eve. From his kind-hearted sister Fan and first love Belle to his generous employer Fezziwig and humble clerk Bob Cratchit, Scrooge is repeatedly shown the saving grace of love and concern for humanity. The timeless message of A CHRISTMAS CAROL helps to make it one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each season and a perfect way to introduce children to the joys of theatre.
The cast of the 26th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL features a mix of new and familiar actors. Bruce Cromer returns to fill Ebenezer Scrooge’s miserly shoes for the 12th time this season, the longest run among the four actors who have played the role in the Playhouse’s production. (Cromer previously portrayed long-suffering clerk Bob Cratchit for eight years.) Also returning are Craig Wesley Divino as Fred, Annie Fitzpatrick as Mrs. Fezziwig/Patience, Ryan Wesley Gilreath as Bob Cratchit/Schoolmaster Oxlip, Kelly Mengelkoch as Mrs. Cratchit/Laundress at Fezziwig’s, Gregory Procaccino as Jacob Marley/Old Joe, Douglas Rees as Mr. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present, Nick Rose as Mr. Cupp/Percy/Rich Man at Fezziwig’s, Stephen Skiles as Mr. Sosser/Topper/Man with Shoe Shine/Guest at Fezziwig’s and Kathleen Wise as Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Peake. New to A CHRISTMAS CAROL this season and making their Playhouse debuts are Sara Masterson as Belle/Catherine Margaret and John Skelley as Young and Mature Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future.
Members of the Playhouse’s Bruce E. Coyle Acting Intern Company — Richard Buchanan, George Bull, Ernaisja Curry, Candice Handy, Tatum Hunter, Taha Mandviwala and Koray Tarhan — will play carolers, party guests and others.
Nine Tristate children also appear in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This season, one new junior cast member will join eight veterans of the production. Returning are Ella Faith Gallagan as Belinda Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ari Elizabeth Johnson as Want/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Aidan McCracken as Peter Cratchit/Gregory/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s, Ty Joseph Shelton as Ignorance/Matthew/Rich Son at Fezziwig’s, Livvy Stubenrauch as Fan/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ashley Taylor as Martha Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Austin Vaughan as Boy Scrooge/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Bootblack and Henry Charles Weghorst as Tiny Tim. New to A CHRISTMAS CAROL this year is Sabian George Swan as George/Charles/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s.
“It is a recurring joy to bring Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL to life every holiday season,” says Michael Evan Haney, who is directing the production for the 24th time. (Haney has been associated with A CHRISTMAS CAROL since its debut in 1991, playing Bob Cratchit for the first two seasons.) “Cincinnati has enthusiastically embraced this production and many have made it a family tradition. Seeing the faces of the children entering the theatre and getting their first glimpse of the set, hearing their squeals at Marley’s entrance and their laughter as Scrooge enjoys his redemptive metamorphosis — these moments sweeten my holiday season like nothing else.”
In addition to Haney, the creative team for A CHRISTMAS CAROL includes James Leonard Joy (set designer), David Murin (costume designer), Kirk Bookman (lighting designer), David B. Smith (sound designer/composer), Steve O’Shea (lighting contractor), Cindy Witherspoon (costume coordinator), Rebecca N. Childs (music director) and Dee Anne Bryll (choreographer). The stage manager is Andrea L. Shell and second stage manager/assistant stage manager is Brooke Redler.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is presented by U.S. Bank. The design sponsor and artist sponsor/Ghosts is Ohio National Financial Services. Artist sponsor/Ebenezer Scrooge is AAA and Provident Travel, artist sponsor/Tiny Tim is Skidmore Sales and Distributing and artist sponsor/Bob Cratchit is Bahl & Gaynor Inc.
Additional support is provided by The Stona Fitch Family.
All show times for A CHRISTMAS CAROL are at 2 p.m. for matinees and 7 p.m. for evening performances to accommodate families with children. Please note the earlier curtain time. There will be no performances on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and selected weekdays in early December. There is an added performance on Monday, Dec. 26.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted.
Tickets for A CHRISTMAS CAROL start at $40. Prices are subject to change, and patrons are encouraged to buy early for the best seats at the best prices. Tickets for children, teenagers and students are $30 and $45. Tickets for the public preview, which will be performed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, begin at $35. The official opening night is at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be audio described for those with visual impairments at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and signed for persons with hearing impairments at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The Playhouse is fully accessible. Audio enhancement receivers, large print programs and complete wheelchair access are available.
For the 21st year, the Playhouse will partner with the University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center for a blood drive on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blood donors who attend the special event will receive vouchers good for half-price tickets to select performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. To schedule an appointment, visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/playhouse. Because donation times are limited, donors are strongly encouraged to make an appointment in advance. Questions may be directed to Hoxworth at 513-451-0910.
Spread the joy this holiday season by participating in the Playhouse’s Cratchit Family Food Drive for the Freestore Foodbank. Bring donations of non-perishable food or personal care items (no glass, please) to the Playhouse during performances in November and December and place them in barrels located near the Box Office.
Characters from A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s holiday production of CINDERELLA: AFTER EVER AFTER, Cincinnati Ballet’s FRISCH’S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of ELF THE MUSICAL JR. will be spreading the holiday spirit at festive events throughout the Tristate this season. For a listing of events, visit www.cincyplay.com.
Tickets to A CHRISTMAS CAROL are on sale now. For more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. Call 513-345-2248 for Telecommunications Device for the Deaf accessibility.
The 2016-17 Robert S. Marx Theatre season is presented by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, and Macy’s is the Robert S. Marx Theatre season design sponsor. The season sponsor of new work is the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation.
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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Village Players is excited to announce the cast of its winter production, LOVE/SICK by John Cariani. Performances run Jan. 27-Feb. 4.
A cousin to ALMOST, MAINE, John Cariani’s LOVE/SICK is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this delightful romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, LOVE/SICK is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone.
OBSESSIVE IMPULSIVE
Woman – Cat Cook
Man – Chris Payne
THE SINGING TELEGRAM
Singing Telegram Man – Nathan Henegar
Louise – Patricia Mullins
WHAT?!?
Ben – Jeremy Cox
Andy – David Deye
THE ANSWER
Keith – Ted Rice
Ceila – Ginny Butsch
UH-OH
Sarah – Heather Abbott
Bill – Michael Ireland
LUNCH AND DINNER
Kelly – Julie Theobald
Mark – Scott Unes
FORGOT
Jill – Jeanette Tacon
Kevin – Lon Nease
WHERE WAS I?
Abbie – Jennifer Davis
Liz – Teresa Myers
DESTINY
Jake – Kenny Tessel
Emily – Dee Anne Bryll
To order tickets for LOVE/SICK, leave a message at 859-392-0500 or visit www.villageplayers.biz. All seats are $20 each.
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Job Summary:
The Memorial Hall Box Office Lead will oversee and implement sales for ticketed events in Memorial Hall. Reporting to the Memorial Hall Manager, the Box Office Lead will process phone sales and inquiries, produce daily and custom reports, maintain the patron database, and prepare for ticketing events. During ticketed events, the Box Office Lead will supervise will-call and door sales, troubleshoot ticketing issues, and supervise additional box office staff. The Box Office Lead will also work with partners, rental clients, and internal stakeholders to “build” each ticketed event, and to place those events on the Memorial Hall website.
The position will require twenty (20) hours of fixed daytime administrative work each week, plus a projected average of seven (7) hours per week preparing and working events. This position may work 20-40 hours per week depending on business needs.
Job Summary:
The Memorial Hall Tech Lead will serve as the primary audiovisual and theatrical technician in Memorial Hall. Reporting to the Production Manager, with additional supervision by the Memorial Hall Manager, the Memorial Hall Tech Lead will coordinate all AV and theatrical activity in the Hall, and will work with rental clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to fulfill these needs for events. The Tech Lead will also manage technical event staff, and will oversee safety in the Anderson Theater.
The position will require eight (8) hours of daytime administrative work each week, plus a projected average of fifteen (15) hours per week preparing and working events. The Memorial Hall Tech lead will have the opportunity to augment his / her workload with additional paid calls at Washington Park and Fountain Square
Event Customer Service Representative
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Nov. 18-Dec. 10
Downtown
Beatrice and Benedick are the perfect match. It’s too bad they can’t stand each other. When their war of wits comes to a head, their friends decide there’s only one thing to be done- trick the hapless couple into falling hopelessly love. They set in motion a series of plots, pranks, plans and ploys all designed to bring the cynical Benedick and spirited Beatrice into a “mountain of affection.” Will their scheming succeed, or will it all be Much Ado About Nothing?
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Box Office Lead
Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 