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January 5, 2018 · 8:54 am

Cast Announced for CAMELOT at Cincinnati Music Theatre

cmt_logoCincinnati Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast of our spring production of CAMELOT.

  • Arthur – Rick Kramer
  • Guinevere – Sarah Viola
  • Lancelot – Dave Wilson
  • Pellinore – Chuck Ingram
  • Merlin – Don Parrett
  • Morgan – Nisrene Langenbrunner
  • Tom – Conor Mullin
  • Mordrid – Rick Hunt
  • Nimue – Angie Baker

Ensemble:
Sarah Andrews, Angie Baker, Maria Broderick, Kate Crotty, Robert Fields, Victoria Garcia, Gary Herman, Allison Kalfas, Nisrene Langenbrunner, Matthew Nalley, Carrie Pollick, Ashley Taylor

Directed by Dennis Murphy, performances run May 11-19.

For more information visit http://cincinnatimusictheatre.org.

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January 4, 2018 · 3:39 pm

Get Lost to Find Yourself at SUPERTRUE

A new comedy by Karen Hartman
Funny things happen in the woods…

KTC_Supertrue logoOn the porch of an almost-charming cabin in the Catskills, two New Yorkers reckon with the moment when Plan A fades away but Plan B has not emerged.

In other words: they’re turning forty.

Janelle’s a teacher in crisis. Martin’s a computer programmer who’s aged out of being a wunderkind. Both come to the cabin for an escape – but are they ready for what they’ll find?

A comedy in the classical sense – wherein broken people head to the forest to be restored – SUPERTRUE is a new play with a great big heart that features snappy dialogue a la your favorite sitcoms and a message of redemption that will ring true to anyone who feels disconnected in our overly connected world.

Know Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of this bold new comedy, right here in Cincinnati. Know Theatre first encountered the script through the community resources of the National New Play Network. And SUPERTRUE was part of The Kilroys list in 2015, an annual compilation of the most promising unproduced new scripts by women and trans playwrights. This list highlights fearless, audacious plays that have thrilled readers, but have yet to make it to the stage in a full production – and the Know is proud to do our part to bring scripts like this to Cincinnati audiences.

SUPERTRUE stood out to Producing Artistic Director Andrew J. Hungerford because, “This is a very timely play that centers around dealing with a world that hasn’t turned out the way one expected: how do you cope when plans have gone awry or when confronted with trauma? There are lessons of acceptance and coping in this script that I think are incredibly valuable for the world in which we’re living. And it helps that it’s super funny and delightfully theatrical.”

And to bring to life this story of aging Gen-Xers grappling with a world gone mad, Know is delighted to bring back one of our favorite guest directors, Holly L. Derr.

Holly was at the helm of 2014’s smash-hit Harry & The Thief, the no-holds-barred comedy about a petty thief sent back in time to arm Harriet Tubman and help her start a revolution. Holly’s political savvy, ear for snappy dialogue, and deep empathy for these flawed-but-human characters make her an ideal match for this modern spin on the pastoral comedy.

Joining her are Know Theatre veteran Derek Snow and Nicole Jeannine Smith, making her Know MainStage debut!

Derek plays Martin, a programmer whose first great innovation got swallowed by the corporate machine – and who, at the edge of 40, isn’t the golden boy he once was. Nicole plays Janelle, an idealistic educator whose illusions about the world were smashed when she witnessed a terrible act of violence – and she’s decided that everything now rests on her ability to calm her life in a quiet cabin so she can get pregnant and start over.

The woods to which they’ve retreated may be lovely, dark and deep…but they also hold more than a few surprises for Martin & Janelle (supplied by puppeteer Elizabeth Molloy & puppet designer Erika Kate MacDonald).

And the Know technical team will be transforming our Underground space into an immersive, expressionistic forest environment for you to enjoy this funny, heartfelt story – lead by designer Sarah Beth Hall, whose scenic work thrilled audiences in November’s record-breaking hit, Neverwhere.

Expect the unexpected at this funny, heartfelt, and moving story of redemption and rediscovering compassion in our messed-up world. Because sometimes, you need to get lost in the woods to find your way back home.

Cast

  • Nicole Jeannine Smith – Janelle
  • Derek Snow – Martin
  • Elizabeth Molloy – Puppetry

Production Team

  • Director – Holly L. Derr
  • Lighting Designer – Andrew J. Hungerford
  • Scenic Designer & Prop Designer – Sarah Beth Hall
  • Costume Designer – Noelle Johnston
  • Sound Designer – Douglas Borntrager
  • Puppet Designer – Erika Kate MacDonald

Calendar Listing

Production:   SSUPERTRUE by Karen Hartman

When:          8:00pm Jan 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31; Feb 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10 3:00pm  Jan 21, 28*; Feb 4

*A pre-show brunch is available on this date with purchase of $35 “Brunch + Show” tickets in advance. Deadline for brunch reservation is January 22. Brunch provided by Water Tower Fine Wines

Where:         Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Tickets:

  • $25 regular Price
  • $15 Rush tickets at the door 10 minutes prior to curtain (when available)
  • FREE walk-up tickets are available on Wednesdays, as part of Know’s Welcome Experiment initiative. Advance reservations to Welcome Experiment performances are $5.00.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting knowtheatre.com or calling 513.300.5669 (KNOW).

Know Theatre is Cincinnati’s Theatrical Playground. The Know showcases unexpected voices, new works, and plays that embrace the inherent theatricality of the live experience. Know Theatre seeks to be a place where artists and audiences feel welcome to take artistic risks, creating work that is cutting edge and accessible.

Know Theatre’s work is made possible, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Know Theatre is also supported by The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, helping to change our communities for the better through collaboration and innovation, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group and an Associate Member of the National New Play Network.

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January 4, 2018 · 12:37 pm

Forum for ACT of Greater Cincinnati Judges and Presidents

ACT_purpleHi everyone,
I’d like to invite you, and any other members of your groups that you’d like to bring along, to our 3rd Annual Training Forum for Judges and Presidents.

Place: The Drama Workshop Theater at 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cincinnati
Date: Mar 3rd
Time: 1-4 pm

Snacks will be provided.

We’ll have 3 Workshops/Presentations. Please feel free to come for what you can or stay for all three. There will be a 10 minute break between each one.

1-1:50pm Dennis Murphy will talk about how to adjudicate Musical Theatre Performances and Dan Maloney will talk about how to adjudicate Acting in a Play.. As always, this will also include time for conversation with all of you.

2-2:50pm: Dee Anne Bryll will talk about how to adjudicate choreography and dance execution. She’ll specifically hit on what responders should be looking for and looking at (observables).

3-3:50pm: The members of the Long Range Judging Committee will discuss the new Critique Template and continue discussions on how our critiques should be written to best benefit our groups. We are all making great strides in our critique writing yet we still have room for improvement so that our responses to the groups give them quality feedback. Feedback from group Presidents on how your group views our critiques would certainly be beneficial to this segment of our forum.

Please RSVP to me at actjudge@gmail.com if you plan on coming so we can calculate the amount of food and beverage to provide.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Arlene Borock-Balczo
2nd VP of ACT Cincinnati

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January 4, 2018 · 12:31 pm

Scenic Painter Needed at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Scenic Painter (Seasonal)

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview:
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’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:

  • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 107,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theatre productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT Showtime Series at Red Bank – New in 2017-2018, TCT will offer two Showtime Series productions annually.  Fully-produced yet smaller, longer-run productions through which we can expand the age ranges of children we are reaching.
  • 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 600 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 ideal Scenic Painter reports directly to the Scenic Charge Artist.  At the discretion of the Scenic Charge Artist you may be asked to perform, but are not limited to the following duties:

  • Painting
  • Other tasks identified by the Scenic Charge Artist
  • Other tasks identified by the Technical Director

The Scenic Painter is ideally a self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks assigned to them safely and quickly without constant and direct oversight, and is able to work with other members of the company and other members of the theatre community.  The Scenic Painter is willing and eager to assist other departments to help fulfill the goals of the company.

Deadlines and timelines for productions are established by the Producing Artistic Director of TCT.  Shop deadlines and timelines are established by the Technical Director.  Services pursuant to this contract are performed in advance of the appropriate deadlines and in overall compliance with production timelines.  TCT anticipates the majority of the work performed pursuant to this contract to be complete in April of 2018, however we are looking to grow this department, and the position does have the potential to evolve into a full-time position in the future.

Responsibilities/Required Skills: 

  • Work in the TCT Scene Shop, painting under the direction of the Scenic Charge on a M-F work schedule.
  • Communicate with Scenic Charge with any questions or issues
  • Priming scenery as necessary
  • Finish-work and aging techniques
  • Proficient at color mixing,
  • Using standard sprayers (P50, Preval)
  • Creating a “touch-up” kit and touching up the scenery as necessary
  • Cleaning the paint area on completion of the project
  • Possesses the ability to lead a project, directing other scenic artists. 

Compensation:

  • Wage Range: $15-18/hr. depending on experience.
  • Housing in Cincinnati is not provided.
  • Start date is mid-late January, early February.

To Apply:
Please send your resume, references, and examples of your work or link to your online portfolio to submissions@tctcincinnati.com.  Please use the subject line: “PAINTER”.

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January 4, 2018 · 11:59 am

Auditions Announced for GODSPELL at Lumos Players

LP_logoAuditions will be held at Lakeview UCC (8639 Columbia Rd, Maineville, Ohio 45039) on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 2pm – 6pm.  Reserved times are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted and will be fit around the scheduled auditions.

Performances will be March 23 (7:30pm), March 24 (2pm & 7:30pm) & March 25 (2pm).

GODSPELL is a soft rock musical adaptation of the Gospel of Matthew by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and John-Michael Tebelak. GODSPELL requires a diverse ensemble of 10 with all roles featured. Each actor must bring his or her individual personality traits to the character. Ability to play and improvise are a must! All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. All roles are open. The show is physically active, so the cast must have energy, vitality and freedom of movement. Special abilities (playing musical instruments, juggling, etc.) are encouraged. A current resume and headshot would be helpful, but it not required.

  • Please prepare 16-32 bars of an up tempo MUSICAL THEATER song – NOT from GODSPELL.
  • An accompanist will not be provided – please bring accompaniment tracks (there is a piano if you prefer to bring your own accompanist.  (Please no acappella singing).
  • There will be a cold read from the script and a Choreo Audition- both a standard audition as well as a tap audition for those with tap experience (please bring your tap shoes if you plan to participate in the tap audition).
  • No prepared monologue is required.
  • Callbacks, if needed, will be at the director’s discretion.
  • Conflicts not listed at time of audition may not be honored.

The director is looking for talent that can be shaped. Experience helps, but is not required.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Jesus – Male, high Tenor G#;
  • Judas/John the Baptist – Male, Baritone Eb.
  • “Day by Day” – Mezzo Soprano
  • “Learn Your Lessons Well” – Mezzo Soprano
  • “Bless the Lord” – Soprano, High A
  • “All Good Gifts” – Tenor, High A
  • “Light of the World” – Baritone, E
  • “Turn Back, O Man” – Alto, D below Middle C
  • “By My Side” – Alto
  • “We Beseech Thee” – Tenor, High D (falsetto)

For more information and to schedule your audition time please email LumosPlayers@gmail.com.

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