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March 7, 2017 · 5:47 am

Carnegie Theatre Season Closes with Regional Premiere of Satirical Off-Broadway Hit, DISENCHANTED

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Back row: Sara Kenny, Allison Evans, & Blair Godshall. Front row: Mikayla Renfrow, Brittany Hayes & Gabriella Francis. Photo credit: Mikki Schaffner.

Comedic musical shows what happens when fairytale princesses
stop being polite, and start getting real

(COVINGTON, KY)  Everyone knows how fairytales go – the prince rescues the princess and they ride off into the sunset for happily ever after. But what happens after the storybook ending? DISENCHANTED!, the final show of The Carnegie’s 2016-17 Theatre Series tells just that story. DISENCHANTED! is directed by Jodie Meyn and runs weekends March 25 – April 9, 2017.

Poisoned Apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em? The fairytale princesses of DISENCHANTED! provide audiences with an uproarious evening of irreverent humor and satirical snipes as they throw out their tiaras and start getting real. Snow White, played by actress Sara Kenny, leads an all-star cast featuring Cinderella (Allison Evans), Belle, Rapunzel (Gabriella Francis), Sleeping Beauty (Blair Godshall), and many more in this not-for-the-kiddies comedic cabaret. Forget the princesses you think you know. These ladies will have you rolling in the aisle with their piercing take on happy ever after.

“I have loved this show since I first saw it four years ago in a sold out theatre in Minneapolis,” said Carnegie Theatre Director Maggie Perrino. “Since that day, I have looked for the right opportunity to bring it home to the Tri-State area. This show is witty, funny, sassy, and the perfect night out for adults. And our cast literally rocks. These ladies could not be more talented or hilarious.”

Noted, “a girls’-night-out rebellion” by The New York Times, the ‘storybook’ journey for DISENCHANTED! began with a sold-out, award-winning run at Orlando’s International Fringe Festival in 2011 (‘Best of Fest’ – Orlando Sentinel), and subsequent productions in the US, from New Jersey to California, all of which have been met with widespread critical acclaim.

Performances of DISENCHANTED! run weekends March 25 – April 9, 2017, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sunday afternoons at 3pm.  Tickets are $28, $25 for Carnegie Members and ArtsPass Members. Tickets to Carnegie Theatre Series performances are available through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday 12 pm – 5 pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940.

Cast: 

  • Snow White – Sara Kenny
  • Cinderella – Allison Evans
  • Sleeping Beauty – Blair Godshall
  • Little Mermaid/Belle/Rapunzel – Gabriella Francis
  • Pocahontas/Mulan/Princess Badroulbador –  Mikayla Renfrow
  • The Princess Who Kissed the Frog – Brittany Hayes

Production Team:

  • Director – Jodie Meyn
  • Music Direction – Erin McCamely
  • Choreography – Maggie Perrino

Cast Bios:

Sara Kenny (Snow White) is no stranger to the Carnegie Stage. She was last seen on stage here in MUSIC MAN (Ethel Toffelmeier) and COMPANY playing Amy (“Not Getting Married Today”). Sara has worked with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, The Commonwealth Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati as well as Christmas at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY and The Old Creamery Theatre in Iowa. Favorite professional credits include: SNOOPY!!! THE MUSICAL (Lucy Van Pelt), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Stephanie Crawford), LIFE COULD BE A DREAM (Mrs. Varney), NEXT TO NORMAL (Diana u/s), and NUNSENSE (Mother Superior). Sara graduated with her BFA in performance from Northern Kentucky University and completed a Performance Internship at the Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. After a brief “battle” with New York City, Sara calls Cincinnati “home” and is here to stay. The Tri-state’s theatre scene is KILLER right now and she wouldn’t want to be anywhere else! In her free time Sara is an avid “Baking Actor” as well as raising Autism Awareness on behalf of her beautiful nephew Theodore.

Allison Evans (Cinderella) graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is beyond thrilled to be working with this amazing cast and team on Disenchanted!, and to be back on The Carnegie stage. Her previous credits at The Carnegie include: West Side Story (Graziella) and Pippin (Player/Manson Trio Dancer). Among her favorite credits from elsewhere are: Young Frankenstein (Inga), A Chorus Line (Val), White Christmas (Judy Haynes), A Chorus Line (Bebe), Chicago (Annie) and Anything Goes (Chastity). She is so excited for people to see another side of these princesses, and cannot wait to share this hilarious show with an audience.

Mikayla Renfrow (Pocahontas/Mulan/Princess Badroulbador) feels incredibly blessed to be a part of the powerhouse cast of DISENCHANTED. She’s so excited for audiences to see this fantastic group of women share the real story behind the classic fairytale princesses. She is a senior at the School for Creative and Performing Arts double majoring in Drama/Vocal, with studies in musical theatre and vocal jazz. She plans to continue her music theatre career into college, although she’s not sure where that will be yet. Her recent credits include Ensemble in THE MUSIC MAN at the Carnegie, Galinda in THE WIZ at SCPA, as well as many CLP shows including; Maria in WEST SIDE STORY, Purity in ANYTHING GOES, Connie in A CHORUS LINE,  and Ensemble in THE PRODUCERS.

Performance Dates and Times:

DISENCHANTED! runs weekends, Saturday, March 25 – Sunday, April 9, 2017

Saturday, March 25, 7:30pm ● Sunday, March 26, 3pm
Friday, March 31, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 1, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 2, 3pm
Friday, April 7, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 8, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 9, 3pm

Theatre Series Sponsors:
The 2016-17 Carnegie Theatre Series is sponsored by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Season Funder: ArtsWave

DISENCHANTED! is presented through arrangement with Theatre Rights Worldwide. 

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About The Carnegie: The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from Cincinnati Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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March 6, 2017 · 8:19 pm

Full Time Ticketing Specialist Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview:
TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

  • MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 97,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theater productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT On Tour – We see over 60,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 300 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive summer NKU STAR Intensive where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theater in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theater to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:
The Ticketing Specialist will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging our young audiences through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

The Ticketing Specialist of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) reports directly to the Box Office Manager and the Sales Director.  

Responsibilities:
The Ticket Office Specialist shall be responsible for:

  • Processing Season Ticket Orders.
  • Selling Single Ticket Orders.
  • Answering phone/email.
  • Assisting customers at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.

The Ticketing Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

  • Audit
    • Daily balancing of season and single ticket sales.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Process payments for season and single ticket accounts.
  • Other
    • All other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned.

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Ticketing Specialist will:

  • Work closely with the Box Office Manager and Sales Director to fulfill the mission of TCT.
  • Be an advocate for TCTC in the community.
  • Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and general public.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED, college education preferred.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Able to work irregular hours and weekends in addition to regular business hours.
  • Prefer Ticketmaster selling experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Full-time, hourly position.
  • Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period.
  • 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service.
  • Generous PTO accrual based on years of service.
  • Generous paid holiday schedule.

Please email resume by Friday, March 24, 2017 to: tickets@tctcincinnati.com.

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March 6, 2017 · 8:11 pm

Auditions Announced for THE FULL MONTY at The Carnegie

TC_logo_newThe Carnegie Announce Auditions for THE FULL MONTY 

Directed by Matthew Wilson
Music Direction by Xan Jeffery
Choreography by Jay Goodlett 

Performances: August 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
Friday & Saturday Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm

Rehearsals evenings and weekends July 9th – August 13th

A loveable band of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, NY cook up a hilarious scheme to reinvigorate their bank accounts and their self-confidence by becoming a male striptease act. But it won’t be easy…between learning to dance, dealing with body issues, and revealing the plan to their wives, the men must expose more than their bare-bottoms to make their plan a reality.

Based on the hit film of the same name, THE FULL MONTY is full of heart, humor, and the most highly anticipated closing number you’ll ever see at the theatre. Get ready to hoot and holler as the guys “let it go” in a finale performance you won’t forget!

Auditions by Appointment Only on the Following Dates:

  • May 13 1pm-5pm
  • May 15 6:30pm-9:30pm

Callbacks May 16 7pm

To schedule a time slot, please contact Maggie Perrino, mperrino@thecarnegie.com.

Please Prepare:

  • 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
  • Wear dance attire and be prepared to learn a dance combination
  • Bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. A cappella auditions will not be accepted

Also note:

  • Resume listing theatrical experience and headshot/picture are required to audition. Please bring with you to the audition, do not send in advance.
  • Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.
  • All roles are paid. Not AEA eligible.

Auditions will take place at The Lincoln Grant Scholar House Auditorium
824 Greenup St. Covington, KY (block and a half from The Carnegie)

Please note: Lead roles will be required to perform in g-strings on stage. Please be sure you are comfortable with this element of the script before auditioning. Due to local ordinances, we cannot allow full nudes onstage, but will go down to everything but the g-string. Those invited to callbacks should be prepared to perform the dance combo in underwear only. 

Available Roles:

  • Jerry Lukowski: Male, 30-40, an unemployed mill worker, fighting to maintain his pride and the custody of his only son; all-American jock and the definitive man’s man; spontaneous; very prideful; brief nudity. Vocal range: Tenor, C4-D6.
    Requires Stripping: Yes
  • Dave Bukatinsky: Male, 30-40, Jerry’s best friend and fellow unemployed mill worker; very much a man’s man, but more of a follower than leader; the definitive sidekick; prideful; self-conscious about his size; brief nudity. Vocal range: Tenor, C4-E6.
    Requires Stripping: Yes
  • Harold Nichols: Male, 35-49, an unemployed supervisor at the mill. Hot Metal’s choreographer; thinks his worth comes from providing for his wife, so he hides his unemployment from her; brief nudity. Vocal range: Bari/tenor, B3-A5.
    Requires Stripping: Yes
  • Malcolm MacGregor: Male, 25-35, an unemployed mill worker; lives at home with his mother; depressed, suicidal, awkward, and feeble; pigeon-chested; finds comfort in Ethan; brief nudity. Vocal range: Tenor, C4-E6 (smooth falsetto).
    Requires Stripping: Yes
  • Ethan Girard: Male, 25-35, an unemployed mill worker; lonely; has a blind determination and confidence to succeed; finds company with Malcolm; brief nudity. Vocal range: Bari/tenor, D3-A5.
    Requires Stripping: Yes
  • Noah ‘Horse’ T. Simmons: Male, 30-50, a retired mill worker; embarrassed about being an “average-sized” black man; despite being old and slow when walking, he still has explosive dance moves; frequently grumpy; brief nudity. Vocal range: Baritone, F2-B5.
    Requires Stripping: Yes
  • Georgie Buktanisky: Female, 30-40, Dave’s wife; she loves her husband, and worries about him; loud, outgoing, and brash; she is the “leader” of her group of girlfriends. Vocal range: Mezzo/Soprano, G3-A5.
    Requires Stripping: No
  • Vicki Nichols: Female, 25+, Harold’s wife; she enjoys the finer things in life; loves her husband more than anything, and supports him no matter what. Vocal range: Alto/mezzo, G3-A5.
    Requires Stripping: No
  • Jeannette Burmeister: Female, 60-75, a piano player of indeterminate years and show-business pro; sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life; has slowed down in recent years. Vocal range: Alto, F4-B5.
    Requires Stripping: No
  • Nathan Lukowski: Male, 14-18, to play 12-14 year old kid. Jerry’s young son; Nathan can be stoic, sincere, and charming, but ultimately real as he deals with his parents’ custody battle; key player who does a lot of witnessing. Vocal range: Open.
    Requires Stripping: No
  • Male Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 20-50 to play various characters, all vocal types, all ethnicities. Role of Keno specifically should be a fit, “professional” stripper who moves well.
    Requires Stripping: Yes (maybe one or two male ensemble who do not need to strip)
  • Female Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 20-40 to play various characters, all vocal types, all ethnicities
    Requires Stripping: No

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March 6, 2017 · 8:03 pm

CHILDREN OF EDEN Runs March 30-April 1

CCM_Children of Eden logoCHILDREN OF EDEN
UC College-Conservatory of Music Studio Musical Theatre Series
March 30-April 1
University Heights

Directed & choreographed by Vince DeGeorge
Music directed by Steve Goers

From the composer of the smash hits Wicked and Godspell comes a uniquely personal and intimate retelling of the biblical Genesis story. Through the narratives of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and Noah and his family, this beloved 1991 musical explores the uniquely human trait to desire adventure but yearn for the comfort and safety of home or “Eden.”

Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, March 27. Visit the CCM Box Office or call 513-556-4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.

  • Thu-Fri, March 30-31 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 1 at 2pm & 8pm

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March 6, 2017 · 7:54 pm

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs March 15-19

RCH_Joseph logoJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Rotary Club of Hamilton
March 15-19
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed by Kevin Brunk
Vocal direction by Mark Durbin
Choreographed by Scott Carlysle, Jody Mangino, Kayla Rice and Sandy Wiesman
Produced by Jane Winkler and Barb Winkler

Cast: Julia Bowen as the Narrator, Katelyn Fox as the Narrator, David Hurt as Joseph, Wayne Wright as Pharoh, Robert Weidle as Jacob, Brett Parr as Potiphar, Kayla Rice as Mrs. Potiphar, Adam Blount as the Butler & Jim Ward as the Baker
The Brothers: Rodney Neal as Reuban, Dustin Farris as Simeon, Ethan Bryant as Levi, Chandler Hoffert as Judah, Adam Blount as Dan, David Eschenbrenner as Napthali, Zach Plummer as Gad, McLean Strickland as Asher, Brett Parr as Issachar, Nicholas Brown as Zebulan & Matthew Hollan as Benjamin
The Wives: Angie Neal as Reuban’s Wife, Molly Bowen as Simeon’s Wife, Olivia Pannek as Levi’s Wife, Kait White as Judah’s Wife, Baylee Rose as Dan’s Wife, Hannah Rose as Napthali’s Wife, Samantha Murray as Gad’s Wife, Abby Brown as Asher’s Wife, Logyn Sanchez as Issachar’s Wife & Betsy Phillips as Zebulan’s Wife
Adult Ensemble: Kim Bracknell, Gary Bracknell, Pam Naab, Michael Reardon, Paul Rusche, Dan Schindler, Jim Ward, Jane Winkler, Barb Winkler, Melanie Winstead & Teresa Lltzsch
Children’s Chorus: Ben Brown, Josie Halverson, Ella Pfirmann, Hannah Neal, Gabe Neal, Katie Schwartz, Leah Bracknell, Makenna Stitsinger, Amy Mikulich, Angela Rusche & Kimberlyn Rowland
Featured Dancers: Kenzi Carlyle, Grace Connaughton, Baylee Rose, Livi Smith, Chloe Partin, Emma Bowers, Skylar Carlyle & Hannah Rose

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in the delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where advances from Potiphar’s wife land him in jail. When news of Joseph’s gift of interpreting dreams reaches Pharaoh (riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually, his brothers, after suffering greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity Joseph reveals himself, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles from country-western and calypso to rap and rock and roll, this show is an entertaining spectacle for all. Written by Broadway royalty, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this show will have your toes tapping and your heart singing.

  • Wed-Sat, March 15-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 2pm

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