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Auditions Announced for ANNIE at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions to hold auditions for 2017 holiday musical, ANNIE.

  • Sat. Aug. 12th Noon-3pm for LITTLE GIRLS only AND 3-5pm ADULTS only
  • Sun Aug. 13th Noon-3pm for LITTLE GIRLS ONLY AND 4-6:30pm ADULTS only

Callback date/time:
Mon Aug. 14th 7-9pm

Please note: Everyone will not have to attend callbacks – you will be asked to attend. If you are asked to attend, make plans to do so.

Where: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45238

If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.

Important Audition Information for ADULTS

  • Please prepare to sing a song in the style of the show – 16 to 32 bars of a song that best demonstrates your vocal ability.
  • You will be given a short side to read at the audition.
  • You may have to complete a dance audition. Please dress appropriately.
  • ADULTS Must be a minimum of 17 years of age to audition.
  • ADULTS MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.
  • A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a headshot and resume

Important Audition Information for LITTLE GIRLS

  • Please prepare to sing a song in the style of the show – 16 to 32 bars of a song that best demonstrates your vocal ability.
  • You will be given a short side to read at the audition.
  • You may have to complete a dance audition. Please dress appropriately.
  • LITTLE GIRLS MUST be a minimum of 8 years of age to audition.
  • LITTLE GIRLS MUST be able to read well.
  • LITTLE GIRLS DO NOT have to provide A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. If you have a resume, bring it.
  • A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required.

No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted for this production. All roles are paid positions.
NO ROLES HAVEN BEEN PRECAST

Rehearsals begin Oct 10, 2017

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions – But must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

ANNIE
November 30 – December 23, 2017
Book by Thomas Meehan; Music By Charles Strouse; Lyrics by Martin Charnin

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Tim Perrino, Director;
Steve Goers, Music Director;
Karie-Lee Sutherland, Choreographer;
Holly M. Davis, Production Stage Manager

For more information on auditions, contact us at (513) 241 – 6550. Check us out on the web at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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Cast Announced for THE WOMEN at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoDayton Playhouse would like to introduce you to the cast of THE WOMEN:

  • MARY Rachel Wilson
  • NANCY Vicki Toccillo
  • PEGGY Yara Khalil
  • SYLVIA Libby Scancarello
  • EDITH Ame Clase
  • CRYSTAL ALLEN Jenna Gomes
  • COUNTESS DE LAGE Becky Howard
  • MIRIAM AARONS Ellen Ballerene
  • MRS. MOREHEAD Marcia Nowik
  • JANE Ashley Sisson
  • LITTLE MARY Danikah Skaroupka

ENSEMBLE

  • Tamar Fishbein
  • Carrin Ragland
  • Heather Carrell
  • Caitlin Blackford
  • Rene Frank Reed
  • Danielle Dowur
  • Lindsay Cardozo
  • Cheryl Mellen
  • Tiffany Williams

Performances run March 10-19. For more information visit http://wordpress.thedaytonplayhouse.com.

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RICHARD III Runs Feb. 17-March 11

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Billy Chace as RICHARD III. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

RICHARD III
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Feb. 17-March 11
Downtown 

Shakespeare’s game of thrones enters its endgame as the history cycle’s final chapter takes the stage. The ruthless, remorseless and relentless Richard Plantaganet has his eyes set on the throne of England, and he makes the happy earth his hell as he carves a bloody swath through all that stands in his way. The History Cycle comes to its thrilling conclusion with the story of England’s most murderous monarch, Richard III.

  • In preview, Wed-Thu, Feb. 15-16 at 7:30pm. All seats $25.
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 23-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 2-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 5 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 11 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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Cast Announced for THE CIVIL WARS at Showbiz Players

SBP_logoShowbiz Players first produced “THE CIVIL WAR” in 2002 and was chosen to represent the State of Ohio at AACT 5 State Regional Final. We were 1st Runner-Up. In 2006, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center asked us to do an encore performance for Tall Stacks. In 2017, Showbiz has chosen “THE CIVIL WAR” to celebrate it’s 30 year history and to be it’s final production. We are overwhelmed and extremely proud to finally announce the cast for this amazing production:

The Soldiers…

  • Capt. Emmett Lochran……Lane Cohen (Union Capt. 2002 – returning from Denver, Co)
  • Capt. John Todd…..Ken Goldhoff (Union Capt. 2006)
  • Capt. George B. Swan….Jeff Richardson
  • Capt. Billy Pierce….Steve Hofferber
  • Capt. Victor Beauregard/AutoLycus Fell…Mike Fielder (2006)
  • Bill McEwen…Zac Huffman (2006)
  • Nathaniel Taylor….Michael “Mikey” Mills
  • Horatio Wright…..Gary Rogers
  • Spencer Adams…Kent Smith
  • Richardson Allen…..Karl Bolinger
  • Patrick Barns…..Scott Ledyard (2002/2006)
  • Samuel Taylor…..Justin Stallkamp
  • Cyrus Stevens….Dana Kisor
  • Virgil Hendricks….Andrew Weidner

The Enslaved

  • Benjamin….Glenn Davis (2006)
  • Exter…..Henry Farfsing (2002 & 2006)
  • Bessie Toler….Rita Winters (2002 & 2006)
  • Douglass – Charles McClinon (2006)
  • Clayton Toler – Royce Winters (2002 & 2006)
  • Harriet…Adia Dobbins (former Nala, National Tour-the Lion King)
  • Jeremiah…Tony Wright (2002 & 2006)
  • Bethea…Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies
  • Letty….Charice Davis
  • Jessey…Linda Meador
  • Nea….Meredith Strayhorn

Civilians

  • The Narrator/Lincoln Speeches…Joel Lind
  • Sarah McEwen…Emily Rowekamp
  • Hannah Ropes…Deb Cornetet Schubert (2006)
  • Clara Barton…Amy Wingert Gilmore (2002 & 2006)
  • Pauline Cushman-Grave – Cathy Bennett (2002 & 2006)
  • Dorothea Lynde Dix…Sharon Shelton

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DOUBT Review

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Mary Lou Rader as Sister James & MArtha Slater as Sister Aloysius Beauvier. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

DOUBT presented the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts through Feb. 12. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening Sunday matinee performance.

Given the setting for DOUBT, it seemed appropriate Sunday afternoon that the Covedale Center is down the street from the Catholic grade school I attended. The set, costumes, and tone of the performances rang true with my memories of the years I spent there.

Although set in 1964, the play was first produced in 2004, at which time the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal was making headlines around the world. The play focuses on and explores themes such as faith, perception and personal truth that resonate strongly in today’s world.

Director Lindsey Augusta Mercer has assembled an extremely talented four-person cast to tackle this engrossing, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. Mercer’s steady hand creates real and sympathetic characters and allows the audience to draw their own conclusions as the story unfolds.

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Rory Sheridan as Father Brendan Flynn & Martha Slater as Sister Aloysius Beauvier. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Rory Sheridan, as Father Brendan Flynn, is pitch-perfect as the new, more modern priest who believes that the congregation should be viewed as an extended family. His confrontations with Sister Aloysius had a great balance of patience and bite.

As school principal Sister Aloysius Beauvier, Martha Slater embodies an old-school nun who feels she needs to stay vigilant to the evils of the world, both big and small. As representatives of the faith, she feels it is more appropriate to be feared than loved. Has her outlook on life tainted her faith or are her concerns real?

Maggie Lou Rader nails the role of the young nun. Sister James is energetic, though a bit naive, and happy as a teacher. Seeing Sister James’ open heart as a liability, the elder nun soon has the 8th grade teacher questioning her perceptions of the world around her.

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Joy Rolland-Oba as Mrs. Muller & Martha Slater as Sister Aloysius Beauvier. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Rounding out the cast is Joy Rolland-Oba who portrays Mrs. Muller, the mother of the boy caught in the middle of this he said/she said quarrel. Her circumstances leave the mother stuck with two equally unattractive choices and Rolland-Oba is equal parts concerned and conflicted.

The set consists of three double sided trucks smartly positioned as far downstage as possible. The lighting works well in tightly defining the play areas. I also found the music played between scenes was smartly chosen. The one small thing that briefly drew me out of the moment was when the stained glass window billowed due to a slamming door.

Simply, one of the best drama productions of the season and definitely worth a trip to the west side.

My rating: 5 out of 5

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