Stagecrafters is pleased to announce the cast for JAKE’S WOMEN. Thank you to everyone who auditioned.
Peformances run May 5-13. For more information visit www.stagecraftersinc.org.
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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Beechmont Players Inc.
Aug. 4-12
Anderson Center
Directed by Fred Tacon
Cast: Andrew Ramos as James, Mark Culp as Ladahlord, Emily Martin as Spiker, Kendra Struthers as Sponge, Jessica Nguyen as Lady Bug, Jaqlyn Schott as Spider, Zachary Julian as Grasshopper, Nathan Henegar as Earthworm & Karl Bolinger as Centipede
Ensemble: Amanda Bauer, Anna Beyette, Jill Blessing, Pam Blessing (Dance Captain), Emily Church, Parker Culp, Bryan Greaves, Jody Hart, James Martin, Maria Ramos, PJ Karpew & Rebecca Wiesman
To escape the clutches of his evil aunts, the orphaned James and his extraordinary friends overcome hunger, sharks, and each other to discover the true meaning of home and family. The whole family will love this musical “masterpeach!”
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2017 New Works Festival
Cincinnati Lab Theatre
Aug. 3-12
Clifton Performance Theatre
3SOME by Brian Griffin [Fully staged]
Directed by Lauren Carr
Cast: Brian Berendts, Mary Tensing & Craig Branch
When Thomas, Claire, and Lonnie arrange a Craigslist “meet up” none of them quite expect the evening that follows. Secrets become exposed, boundaries are pushed, and expectations end up in pieces. Brian Griffin’s titillating and intense new play explores the raw landscape of human psychology while delving into the world of casual hook-ups, and the overwhelming need for those on the brink to make a connection.
LED THESPIAN by Jason Podplesky, Lyrics and Music by Jason Podplesky, Eric Kilpatrick & Aaron Almashy [Fully staged]
Directed by Jason Podplesky
Musical Direction by Aaron Almashy
Cast: Elizabeth a. Harris, Torie Pate Perdue, Eric Kilpatrick & Joshua Wank
Part play and part mini-concert LED THESPIAN is a new dark comedy that explores love, loss, and the power of music. Set in a bar, it tells the story of Josh, a high school band teacher, who after suddenly losing his job decides to chase his dream of being a rock musician only to find himself entangled in a web of lies, murder, and sexual depravity. Will Josh finally get to touch his musical dream or will he fall perilously short? Watch as this play takes unexpected twists and turns en route to its surprising and non-politically correct resolution. Led Thespian will keep you laughing and guessing until the very end!
NORTH COUNTRY HOLIDAY by Phil Paradis [Staged Reading]
A young married couple leaves the city and moves to a remote Vermont farmhouse where they spend their first holiday season snowbound. When an old friend visits to talk about art and poetry, what could possibly go wrong to spoil their idyllic north country holiday?
PARIS IS VERNON by Robert Macke [Staged Reading]
Vernon, a widower, discovers that his estranged son is on a reality show… for drag queens. Michelle, a field producer, interviews Vernon and gives him a chance to reconnect with his son. PARIS IS VERNON explores the importance of family and what it takes to mend a damaged relationship.
For more information on the 2017 New Works Festival, click here.
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CRAZY FOR YOU
Inspiring Arts Productions
Aug. 3-6
Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]
Directed & choreographed by Grace Hart
CRAZY FOR YOU is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930s playboy whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can’t Be Bothered Now,Bidin’ My Time, I Got Rhythm,Naughty Baby, They Can’t Take That Away from Me,But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me.
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