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April 3, 2017 · 6:05 pm

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Announces the 2017 PROJECT38 Festival Featuring 38+ Student Shakespeare Events, Workshops, and Performances – now with Shakespeare’s Globe!

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CINCINNATI, OH, March 30, 2017 –  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is pleased to continue their groundbreaking arts education initiative titled PROJECT38 with the public FREE PROJECT38 Festival!  CSC teaching artists have spent over 250 hours this school year working with over 1,600 students at more than 45 different schools to bring each of Shakespeare’s 38 plays to life in creative ways.  On April 20-23, 2017 all of the Cincinnati community will get to experience these amazing performances at a weekend-long free festival in downtown Cincinnati!  Running from Thursday, April 20 and concluding on Sunday April 23 (Shakespeare’s birthday), Memorial Hall will be full of 45 hours of free arts events for the entire community! Additional free Performances and Workshops will occur in Washington Park on Sunday April 23, in celebration of the Bard’s birthday. Last year, the PROJECT38 Festival drew over 5,000 people to OTR.

Student Performances will run in blocks from 9:00am-5:30pm and present Shakespeare through every medium imaginable: dance, computer animation, snap chats, dramatic adaptations, visual art, puppet shows, and much more! These performances will give students the chance to perform in Memorial Hall’s newly renovated theater. Director of Creative Education and PROJECT38 Artistic Director, Jeremy Dubin said “This year we are working with more schools than ever before, well beyond the 38 we originally envisioned (we’d change the name of the project, but, you know, we already had the t-shirts). We are seeing a wider variety of mediums than ever before, from traditional performance, to music, to dance, to visual art and make-up design (on display in the PROJECT38 Gallery), to a feature-length Shakespeare film!”.  All performance are free and opens to the public.

GLOBE Workshops and Performances: Mr. Dubin continues to say “most exciting of all, PROJECT38 has gone international. While we unhesitatingly aver that our Teaching Artists are the best in the city, we would never be so presumptuous as to claim they’re the best in the world. So we’ve brought in the best in the world. CSC has partnered with none other than Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. The Globe was incredibly excited when they learned about PROJECT38, and this past fall sent out two of their practitioners to run a series of workshops for our P38 Teachers and Teaching Artists, equipping them with knowledge, insight and exercises to take with them into the classroom throughout the year.  The experience was simply too amazing not to share, and so during this year’s festival we will have two more Globe practitioners in residence, running workshops for students, teachers, and even interested members of the public. Exciting, right? But wait, there’s more! One of the practitioners is also an official Globe Storyteller, and throughout the festival will be giving Storytelling performances of some of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.” 

PROJECT38 Festival Schedule
All Performances and free and open to the public

Thursday 4/20/17

  • 9-11:30am  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 12-2:30pm  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 3-5:30pm    School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 6-8:30pm         School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)

Friday 4/21/17

  • 9-11:30am  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 12-2:30pm  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 3-5pm         School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 8-9pm         The Globe Storytelling Presentation The Tempest  (Memorial Hall Main Stage) 

Saturday 4/22/17

  • 9-11:30am  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 12-2:30pm  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 3-5:30pm    School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 6-7pm         The Globe Storytelling Presentation Macbeth (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 7:00pm       Miami University Hamilton screening of film Cymbeline  (Memorial Hall Main Stage) 

Sunday 4/23/17

  • 9-11am       Screening of Student Projects (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 11-12pm     The Globe Storytelling Presentation The Tempest (Washington Park Civic Lawn)
  • 12-2:30pm  School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)
  • 2-3pm         The Globe Storytelling Presentation Twelfth Night (Washington Park Civic Lawn)
  • 3-5:30pm    School Performances (Memorial Hall Main Stage)

For information about how to support or get involved with PROJECT 38, please contact Kristen Race, PROJECT38 Coordinator at kristen.race@cincyshakes.com or 513.381.2273 ext. 3210, or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

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About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages.  Currently located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, CSC produces a dozen mainstage productions each season. In the summer of 2017, the theater will relocate to the Otto M. Budig Theater, a brand new facility in OTR. CSC’s repertoire is made up of the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations, and contemporary classics. CSC performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with Actors’ Equity Association. Cincinnati Shakespeare is a member of the Theater Communications Group and the Shakespeare Theater Association.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reached over 50,000 young people and underserved community members each season by taking Shakespeare into schools, parks, community centers and by hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions.  In 2015, CSC was proud to become one of the first five theaters in the United States to “Complete the Canon” by producing all 38 plays by William Shakespeare. CSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be Cincinnati’s stage for the classics!

About The 2016-2017 Season:
This season is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company receives operating support from The Ohio Arts Council, the Shubert Foundation and is supported, in part, by the generosity of thousands of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program/organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Production dates and information on the season are available online at http://www.cincyshakes.com.

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April 3, 2017 · 5:58 pm

Cincinnati Music Theatre Brings SHREK The Musical to the Aronoff

CMT_Shrek the Musical logoCINCINNATI, OH – Downtown’s community theatre, Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), invites you to join them as they proudly present SHREK THE MUSICAL, running May 12th through May 20th , at the Aronoff Center for the Arts’ intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater (see full performance schedule below).

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

The cast features Joey Schnell in the title role of Shrek, with Katelyn Reid as Princess Fiona, Matt Santeler as Donkey, Brett Parr as Lord Farquaad, and Brad Baldwin as Pinocchio. The extensive ensemble of fairytale characters includes Clayton Abbott, Christian Arias, Kevin Bell, Natasha Boeckmann, Adrianna Boris, Megan Carlson, Brooke Chamberlin, Anna Dudley, Donny Elkins, Laurel Ellis, Karen Galliers, Cody Hendershot, Lukas Hummeldorf, Chuck Ingram, Liz Koch, Jay Louden, Katie McCarthy, Benny Mitchell, Erin Russell, Kristen Schisler, Beth Schnell, McLean Strickland, Lori Valentine, Jack Williams, Megan Williams, and Aubrey Wilson.

SHREK THE MUSICAL is directed by Lizanne Ingram and produced by Kathy Beiting and Chad DeMatteis. Jerry Wiesenhahn choreographs our fairytale, with Karen Galliers stepping in for tap choreography. Musical director Charlie Wilhelm and vocal director Kate Mock Elliot are in charge of bringing the fantastical score to life. SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Tickets are $24.00 for adults and $20.00 for students, seniors, and military, and groups of 15 or more, and may be purchased online at www.Cincinnatimusictheatre.org or www.CincinnatiArts.org, the Aronoff Center Ticket Office, or (513) 621-ARTS [2787].

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org, LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre, and follow us on Twitter @CinMusicTheatre.

SHREK Performance Schedule

  • Friday, May 12th , 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, May 13th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Sunday, May 14th, 2017 – 2:00pm
  • Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Thursday, May 18th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Friday, May 19th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, May 20th, 2017 – 7:30pm

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April 3, 2017 · 5:56 pm

Matthew 25: Ministries Presents MALCHUS, AN EASTER STORY by Reverend Wendell Mettey

A Reader’s Theater Rendition of the Easter Story as Told by Malchus, the High Priest’s Servant 

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April 3, 2017  CINCINNATI, OH – Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located at 11060 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash, presents Malchus, an Easter Story by Reverend Wendell Mettey at 7:00 PM on April 13th.  Who was Malchus, the high priest’s servant whose ear was cut off by Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane?  Why did John feel compelled to mentioned him by name in his Gospel and what part in the larger story of Easter could he have played?  Join us at Matthew 25: Ministries on Maundy Thursday, April 13 to experience the Easter story in an entirely new way, as seen through the eyes of a real person who witnessed the story first hand.  Malchus, an Easter Story adheres closely to the Gospel story and portrays the events as they actually took place, while exploring possible relationships and interactions between the characters that help the audience to see the characters as human and to appreciate the struggles these people went through, better identifying with them and understanding the motives that may have caused them to act in the way they did.

Malchus, an Easter Story is based on the short story Malchus originally written by Matthew 25’s Founder and President Reverend Wendell Mettey as part of a collection of stories (Meet Those Who Met the Master pub. 2012) about people in the New Testament who met and were affected by Jesus.  Malchus, an Easter Story is performed in reader’s theater style, on stage and set against a backdrop of beautifully rendered scenic sketches by local set and encounter designer Joe Leonard, who also designed and created Matthew 25’s Global Village Experience.

Malchus, an Easter Story will be performed Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 at Matthew 25: Ministries – 11060 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45242.  The performance is free and open to the public.  More details available at http://m25m.org/event/maundythursday/.

More than 99% of Matthew 25: Ministries’ cash and in-kind donations go toward programs. Matthew 25 also welcomes volunteers six days a week at their Blue Ash facility.  For the most up-to-date information about Matthew 25: Ministries’ humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts please contact Joodi Archer at (513) 793-6256 or visit their website at http://www.m25m.org. Follow Matthew 25: Ministries on Facebook facebook.com/m25m.org, Pinterest http://pinterest.com/m25m/, Instagram http://instagram.com/m25m_org and Twitter twitter.com/M25M_org.

ABOUT MATTHEW 25: MINISTRIES: Matthew 25: Ministries rescues and reuses approximately 15,000,000 pounds of corporate discontinues, misprints, overruns, off-spec, slightly damaged, returned and past season products each year and redistributes them to people in desperate need throughout the US and worldwide. Each year, Matthew 25: Ministries impacts the lives of more than 20,000,000 individuals throughout the United States and around the world. More than 99% of Matthew 25: Ministries’ cash and in-kind donations go toward programs. Matthew 25 is highly ranked on Forbes’ list of the Most Efficient Large Charities in the US. Matthew 25 is also highly ranked of more than 2,500 four star charities on Charity Navigator.  Matthew 25: Ministries is accredited by the Better Business Bureau through the “Wise Giving Alliance Standards”. For more information, or to schedule an interview, contact Joodi Archer at Matthew 25: Ministries (513) 793-6256 or visit www.m25m.org.

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Matthew 25: Ministries is top-ranked among over 2,000 4-star charities by Charity Navigator and has been ranked by Forbes.com as one of the most efficient large US charities.  Matthew 25: Ministries was awarded the “Best Charities in America” seal from the Independent Charities of America and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau through the “Wise Giving Alliance Standards”. Matthew 25: Ministries was named Non-Profit of the Year by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and is a winner of the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and the ONE Award for Process Excellence.  Matthew 25: Ministries participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, the Federal Government’s workplace philanthropy program that requires all non-profit participants to meet the highest standards of transparency and efficiency in the industry.  More than 99% of M25M’s cash and in-kind donations go toward programs.

Matthew 25: Ministries is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally and internationally regardless of race, creed or political persuasion.  By rescuing and reusing products from major corporations and manufacturers, Matthew 25: Ministries provides basic necessities, nutritional supplements, educational materials, building supplies, medical care, community development and disaster relief across the US and worldwide.

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April 3, 2017 · 5:54 pm

Costume Assistant/Finisher Needed at Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a part-time Costume Assistant/Finisher
for the Costume Shop for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts & the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater

Costume Assistant/Finisher:
Must have high school diploma or equivalency, some college preferred. Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work in an unsupervised environment at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts AND The Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre. Must be a self-starter, dependable, and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications:

  • Basic pattern drafting skills.
  • Knowledge of/experience in basic hand and sewing techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history.
  • Basic knowledge of fabric types and their uses for stage.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must be willing/able to climb a ladder.
  • Must be able to stand/sit for long periods.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised.

Duties:

  • Assists Costume Designer in the creation of patterns and finished costume garments.
  • Cuts fabric based on patterns.
  • Grades pattern to other sizes as needed.
  • Stitches made to order garments and fitting alterations.
  • Manages pattern collection.
  • Manages time and equipment in an effective manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Costume Designer such as attending fittings, laundry, pulling and restocking costumes, crafts, fabric painting, millinery.
  • Launders costumes and sends dry cleanable items to cleaners.
  • Oversees general shop organization and keeps shop tidy.
  • Pulls and restocks costumes and props from stock.
  • Manages time in an effective manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Costume designer such as crafts work, painting, millinery.

This is a 25 hour a week position – Day time hours. MUST be available as needed during performances when necessary.

If interested, please send resume to: Caren Brady, Costume Designer @ carenbrady@clpshows.org. No phone calls please. Start Date: IMMEDIATE.

Please note: These positions are a good fit for NON PERFORMERS – staffers will work during performances. Start date immediate.

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April 3, 2017 · 5:50 pm

ALL SHOOK UP Runs May 4-20

FLI_All Shook Up logoALL SHOOK UP
Footlighters Inc.
May 4-20
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Emily Carroll
Music directed by Kristi Hiner
Choreographed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Produced by Dave Radtke & Karen Weibe

Cast: Greg Shaffer as Chad, Kate Crotty as Natalie, Dave Radtke as Jim, Joy Rolland-Oba as Sylvia, Mariah Crawley as Lorainne, Rick Hunt as Dennis, Michelle Shaffer as Sandra, Karen Vosseberg as Mayor, Freddy Straub as Dean & Gary Herman as Sheriff
Ensemble: Kori Castle, Cayce Cobaugh, Ashley Colbert, Marvel Gentry Davis, Robert Fields, Garrett Klaas, Christy Klein, Nisrene Langenbrunner, Russ McGee, Garrick Straub & Mary Vosseberg

It’s 1955, in a square little town in a square little state. Suddenly, in rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets! This hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such Elvis Presley classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Librettist Joe DiPietro’s tale of mistaken identity and romance that ensues was inspired by Twelfth Night and other Shakespearean comedies. The show is all-new, but the music is all Elvis!

  • Thu-Sat, May 4-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 11-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 17-20 at 8pm
    *May 5th & 14th performances are sign language interpreted. 

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