Monthly Archives: December 2016

December 13, 2016 · 6:48 pm

2017 Summer Dinner Theatre Season Announced by Commonwealth Theatre Company

CTC_logoCommonwealth Theatre Company is excited to share their 2017 Summer Dinner Theatre season! We open in June with THE 39 STEPS, a zany stage adaptation of a Hitchcock Thriller. In July, the team that brought you CHURCH GIRLS presents another kooky musical comedy — BURGERTOWN!

Tickets will be on sale beginning in March 2017.

THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the film by Alfred Hitchcock
From the novel by John Buchan
June 7 – 25, 2017 | NKU Stauss Theatre

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic and excitement of live theatre. This Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, nearly 100 zany characters (played by a talented cast of 4), and amazing feats of theatre wizardry. A riotous blend of virtuoso performances, some good old-fashioned romance, and wildly inventive stagecraft, THE 39 STEPS amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure.

BURGERTOWN
Book by Ken Jones
Music by Jamey Strawn
Lyrics by Christine Jones
July 5 – 23, 2017 | NKU Stauss Theatre

Set in the Windy City, BURGERTOWN is another delicious musical comedy from the team that brought you CHURCH GIRLS. A timid fry cook (played by audience favorite Roderick Justice) accidentally invents the hottest new craze in the fast-food world — the Triangle Burger — and takes the humble BurgerTown restaurant from its lowly place beneath the tracks to soaring new heights. In this kooky musical adventure, our shy hero overcomes disgruntled customers, corporate greed, and organized crime as he chases success, romance, and a fast-food fortune.

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December 13, 2016 · 6:36 pm

Auditions Announced for A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED at Tri-County Players

TCP_logoAuditions for Tri-County Players spring show, A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED by Agatha Christie, are Sun, Jan. 22nd from 7-9pm and Mon, Jan. 23 from 7-9pm.

Auditions will be held at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center on Reading Road.

Show dates are April 21,22,23,28,29.

For more information, contact Dan Nieman at dnieman@hotmail.com.

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December 12, 2016 · 6:16 pm

Auditions Announced for DAMN YANKEES at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoMon-Tue, Feb. 6 & 7 at 7pm

Creative Center at the Palace – 215 S. Third St., Hamilton

Show dates:
April 26-29, 2017 at 8pm
April 30, 2017 at 2pm

Note from Director Rodney Neal:
Kids ages 8 and up are to audition with the adults. I will cast 5-10 kids as part of the ensemble. For question please contact me at rodneyn2@hotmail.com.

What to prepare:

  • Adults and children should prepare 1-2 min of a musical theatre style song.
  • After singing, you may be asked to stay for the dance portion of the audition. Please be prepared and have appropriate footwear. If you have tap shoes, please bring them.
  • Bring sheet music for the accompanist or sing with a CD. CD player with be provided.
  • Bring a complete list of conflict dates from Feb 12th through April 13th. You may not have any conflicts April 16th to the end of the run without prior approval.
  • Rehearsals are tentatively set to start Feb 12th at 6:30. We will rehearse Sunday’s at 6:30, and Monday and Wednesday’s at 7:00. We will add Thursday rehearsals starting March 23rd.

Cast needs:

  • Joe Boyd – A middle-aged, married man who is in love with baseball, especially the Senators.
  • Joe Hardy – The 22-year-old, home run hitting alter ego of Joe Boyd.
  • Mr. Applegate – The Devil in disguise as a slick salesman. A controlling, greedy smooth talker.
  • Lola – The Devil’s seductress assistant. Sexy and confident.
  • Meg Boyd – Joe’s long-suffering, but loyal wife.
  • Van Buren – The luckless team manager. A sort of father-figure for the team, who proudly defends them.
  • Gloria Thorpe – A probing reporter who’s bottom-line is a good story for her paper. Fearless and biting.
  • Rocky – A baseball player for the Washington Senators. Cocky, but a little bit dopey, too. He’s a guy’s guy.
  • Smokey – A catcher for the Washington Senators. Not the sharpest tool in the shed.
  • Sohovik – A baseball player for the Washington Senators. The smartest and most level headed of the players. The unofficial leader of the team.
  • Sister – A friend of Meg’s and Doris’s sister. Outspoken and brash, but caring.
  • Doris – A friend of Meg’s.
  • Mr. Welch – The owner of the Senators. Believes in Joe and believes in his team.
  • Henry – A baseball player for the Washington Senators.
  • Linville – A baseball player for the Washington Senators.
  • Vernon – A baseball player for the Washington Senators.
  • Mark – A baseball player for the Washington Senators.

Many other ensemble roles include Lynch, Bryant, Eddie, Bouley, Lowe, Mickey, Miss Weston, commissioner, Postmaster, guard, other ball player, baseball fans, singers and dancers.

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December 12, 2016 · 6:15 pm

42ND STREET Runs Jan. 10-15

vta_42nd-street-logo42ND STREET
Victoria Theatre Association
Jan. 10-15
Schuster Center [Dayton]

The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42ND STREET is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle off to Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and, of course, “42nd Street.”

Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie, 42ND STREET tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical Pretty Lady. When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin, this sparkling new production will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival.

  • Tue-Fri, Jan. 10-13 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 14 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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December 12, 2016 · 6:10 pm

Auditions Announced for DOLLHOUSE at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoMariemont Players and director Dan Maloney announce auditions for DollHouse by Theresa Rebeck.

Audition Dates/Times:

  • Sunday, February 12th from 1-4pm
  • Monday, February 13th at 7pm

Location: 4101 Walton Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227

Performance Dates: April 28th-May 14th

Synopsis
Set in suburban Connecticut, Nora and her husband Evan are living in blissful idealism until an “old business” partner reappears in Nora’s life. The tension then mounts as Nora struggles to find what lies ahead in an uncertain future.

Characters 

  • Nora – 35-45. Former high school and college cheerleader. Daughter of a successful hedge-fund manager. She has “known real happiness,” but has a secret.
  • Evan – 45-55. Nora’s husband. Recently promoted to president of a bank. He carries himself with the confidence of his breeding and years of business success.
  • Christine – 35-45. Friend of Nora’s that she hasn’t seen since high school. Divorced. Wanted to marry rich, but that didn’t work out. In need of a job.
  • Dr. Damien Rank – 45-55. Evan’s best friend. Loves Nora. In the beginning stages of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
  • Neil Fitzpatrick – 35-45. Harvard MBA. Confidant of Nora’s father. Recently released from prison after serving 18 months for embezzlement. In need of a job.
  • Julianna – The maid. Jamaican.
  • Bob – Child, 8-12. Son of Nora and Evan.
  • Emma – Child, 8-12. Daughter of Nora and Evan.

Rehearsals will begin around the middle of March and will be determined by the availability of the cast. Please bring known conflicts from March 6th-May 14th. Please note, there is a 2 PM performance on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14th.

Resumes and head shots are appreciated but not required. For more information or to review the script, contact director Dan Maloney at maloneykd@gmail.com.

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