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January 9, 2017 · 6:21 pm

Auditions Announced for THE WOMEN at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoThe Dayton Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for the comedy of manners, THE WOMEN to be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24, 2017.  Auditions will be at 7 pm each evening at the Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45414.   The director of this production will be Robb Willoughby.  The play is written by Clare Boothe Luce. Performances will be March 10-19, 2017.

THE WOMEN is a 1936 American play.  It is an acerbic commentary on the pampered lives and power struggles of various wealthy Manhattan socialites and up-and-comers and the gossip that propels and damages their relationships. While men frequently are the subject of their lively discussions and play an important role in the action on-stage, they are strictly characters mentioned but never seen.

The director will be casting 20 Women ages 20’s-60’s (good actresses of all shapes, colors and sizes, ten of these actresses will play “multiple parts”) and 1 Young Girl age 10-12.  Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.  If possible, bring a resume and definitely be prepared to list all conflicts between January 23 and March 19. Questions should be sent to Robb Willoughby Willobee2000@aol.com.

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January 9, 2017 · 6:10 pm

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! | Feb., 18 | Aronoff Center

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(Cincinnati, OH) – The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers” lives on with the hit television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE!, coming to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, February 18 for two shows only at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Tickets are $45, $35, and $25 (plus applicable service fees) and are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157. VIP tickets are available for $75 and include front orchestra seats and a meet-and-greet with the characters.

Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter, and “grr-ific” surprises will warm the hearts of multiple generations.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum. Through imagination, creativity and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life.

In February 2015, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood was the #2 program across all TV networks for kids 2-5 and with moms of young children. In addition, it continues to be one of the highest-streamed shows, averaging over 40 million streams per month. One million Daniel Tiger books have been published to date, and downloads of the apps, music, and episodes continue to rank high on iTunes.

The animated TV series has garnered a host of prestigious awards, and most recently was nominated for a 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program. This recognition follows a string of additional honors, including a 2015 Parents’ Choice Gold Award and 2014 Prix Jeunesse International Selection, as well as the 2013 Kidscreen Award for Best Animated Series in the Preschool Category and the 2013 Cynopsis: Kids! Imagination Award for Preschool Series. 

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Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), FURNITURE FAIR, LOCAL12 WKRC, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD PRESENTING SPONSORS:  Macy’s, TriHeath, Ultimate Air Shuttle

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Heidelberg Distributing, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Macy’s, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA

Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than 1.4 million students.  www.CincinnatiiArts.org

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January 9, 2017 · 6:00 pm

Commonwealth Theatre Co. at NKU Announces Summer Dinner Theatre Season

CTC_logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Commonwealth Theatre Company at Northern Kentucky University is proud to announce our 2017 Summer Dinner Theatre season. Performances begin in June 2017. Tickets on sale in March 2017.

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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.

Director: Mike King

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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.

Director: Ken Jones

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For more information call the NKU School of the Arts Box Office at 859.572.5464 or visit commonwealth.nku.edu

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January 8, 2017 · 8:45 am

Cast Announced for PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoDirector Rebecca McLaughlin and Producer Gaylene May-Schumacher are pleased to announce the casting of more than 50 individuals for MCP’s spring production,
PRIDE & PREJUDICE:

Author/Narrator:
       Jane Austin—————————-Gail Rose

Bennet Family:
       Mr Bennet—————————–Darren Lee
       Mrs Bennet—————————-Gail Rudolph
       Jane Bennet—————————Isabella Rosa
       Elizabeth Bennet———————Elizabeth Beatty
       Mary Bennet————————–Dana Davis
       Catherine (Kitty) Bennet———–Katrina Fulmer
       Lydia Bennet————————–Alexandra Lisa

Bennet Relations:
Rev William Collins——————Steven Catlin
       Mrs Gardiner————————–Melissia Gary
Mr Edward Gardiner—————–Joel Lind
Gardiner Children——————–Isabella Lisa, Anthony Lisa

Bennet Servants :
       Margaret——————————-Deanna Williams
       Joanna, Servant to Rev Collins—-Hannah Dickard

Meryton Ensemble:
       Charlotte Lucas———————–Tessa Catlin
       Lady Lucas—————————–Jacqueline Schott
Sir William Lucas———————Tom Caruso
Captain Carter————————TBA
Mr  Denny—————————–Brandon Morgan
Mrs Long——————————-Trisha Cooper

Bingley Family:
Mr Charles Bingley——————Noah Curtis
       Miss Caroline Bingley—————Rachel Kavanaugh
Mrs Louisa Hurst———————Christina Sanford
Mr Hurst——————————–Perry Gary

Bingley Servant:
       Alice————————————–Victoria Root

Darcy Family:
Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy—————–Elijah Preston
       Georgiana Darcy———————-TBA

Darcy Relations:
Colonel Fitzwilliam——————-Jason Easter
       Lady Catherine DeBourgh———-Sonya Neff
Miss DeBourgh————————Monika Rudolph
       George Wickham———————Larry Catlin

Darcy Servant:
Mrs Reynolds————————–Barbara Gibler

Nurse/Companion:
Mrs Annesley, Nurse—————–Gaylene May Schumacher

Ensemble and/or Dancers:
Sara Davis, Tom Davis, Emily Dickard, Mike Earach,
Tesa George, Marsha Hunley, Doug Krull, Lori Krull,
Rae Krull, Jennifer Lisa, Matt Lisa, Ken Macke, Matthew Marine
Trista Mart-Williams, Alyssa Meoak, Payton Moore, Carolina Mull,
Charlotte Mull, Megan Mull, Gaylene May Schumacher,
Jack Turner and Lisa Marie White

PRIDE & PREJUDICE will be presented March 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8.

Tickets are available now … just click here.

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January 8, 2017 · 8:42 am

2017 Season Announced by Mason Community Players

MCP_logoMCP is excited about its 2017 Season.

It will begin with a special season bonus … LOVE LOST REVUE. Like last year’s Sweetheart Revue, the evening will include dinner at the Houston Restaurant and dessert served up at Theatre 42. The show will be comprised of songs from many musical styles about how hope continues even when love’s journey is a little rocky. Maureen “Mo” Rettig will be at the helm once again leading MCP’s talented performers to an evening of great music!
LOVE LOST REVUE will be performed February, 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 8:00 with seating for the dinner occurring between 5:30 and 7:00 PM.

Spring brings us PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Directed by Becca McLaughlin, the play is based upon the novel by Jane Austen, considered one of the most iconic authors of 19th century England. Set in the regency period, the play is a study of relationship. Amid the gorgeous period costumes and the opulent set, will love be able to conquer pride and prejudice?

PRIDE & PREJUDICE will be performed March 31, April 1, 6, 7 & 8 at 8:00 PM and April 2 at 2:00 PM

Next summer, Director Shannon Mahoney will be bringing MCP audiences the popular and always highly-acclaimed THE WIZARD OF OZ. Yes, it’s time to travel to that magical place over the rainbow to visit talking scarecrows, dancing tin men and cowardly lions and to flee from flying monkeys and evil witches. This production that delights all ages will be presented in July. Get ready to follow the yellow brick road to the Munchkins and the Wizard.

THE WIZARD OF OZ will be performed July 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 at 8:00 PM and July 16 at 2:00 PM.

In October 2017, MCP will welcome Gail Rudolph to its slate of directors as she takes the reins for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE by John Patrick. This breezy comedy finds a wealthy widow confined to a sanitarium by her conniving children, who are after her money. Full of twists and turns, the show is an endearing character study of a group of lovable misfits who rally to the widow’s side. You won’t want to miss this gem of a show … for how else will you know if the widow can outwit her greedy children in time to save the day?

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE will be performed October 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14 at 8:00 PM and October 8 at 2:00 PM.

MCP’s 2017 Season will wrap up in December as the group returns to Tuna, Texas for TUNA CHRISTMAS. That’s right. Your favorite characters will be back … Arles, Thurston, Didi, Bertha, Jody, Stanley, Charlene, Pearl, Vera, Petey, and more. Meet a few more residents of this third smallest town in Texas as they celebrate the holidays as only they can! The “entire” cast of MCP’s Greater Tuna along with all their Tuna Helpers, including Director Laureen Catlin, are slated to return.

TUNA CHRISTMAS will be performed December 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9 at 8:00 PM and December 3 at 2:00 PM.

All performances are at Theatre 42, 2752 S. US Route 42 just north of Mason, one driveway north of the Southwest Golf Ranch.

Season Tickets are available at a cost of $50 for adults and $45 for seniors. Just click here!

Individual shows are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students with the exception of The Wizard of Oz. Due to the higher production costs for our summer musical, that show will be $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and $12 for students.

LOVE LOST REVUE is not included in the Season Package, but all Season Ticket holders will be contacted to offer them special reservations to the event.

To purchase tickets for any individual show(s), just click here!

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