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May 8, 2018 · 3:11 pm

INTO THE WOODS Runs June 7-16

esp_logoINTO THE WOODS
East Side Players
June 7-16
Blue Ash Amphitheater 

Directed by Kate Brauer-Bell
Music Directed by D’Waughn Hazard
Choreographed by Anna Hazard

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Be careful what you wish for … What if Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and the Baker and his Wife lived in the same story? All must venture into the woods to seek fulfillment of their deepest wish, but what they find there is that dreams are rarely simple and wishes are not often granted free of complications. This charming story is at once hilariously funny and deeply moving, a fractured look at the flip side of the classic fairy tales as only master storyteller Stephen Sondheim (composer of Sweeney Todd and Company) could imagine.

  • Thu-Sun, June 7-10 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 13-16 at 7:30pm

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May 8, 2018 · 2:57 pm

THE BLACKFACE PROJECT Debuts at Cincinnati Fringe Festival

CFF18_The Blackface Project promoTHE BLACKFACE PROJECT, a new play written by young playwright Isaiah Reaves, is based on the offensively true story of Broadway’s first black star, Bert Williams.

This charged, visceral, thought-provoking piece of African-American theater, directed by J. Farley Norman, will debut at the 15th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival on May. 31st!

The production is presented via Norman-Reaves productions in conjunction with the Know Theater. Sponsored by Northern Kentucky University’s Institute of Student Research.

CFF18_The Blackface Project cast

Cast:

  • Isaiah Reaves: Bert Williams
  • Kearston Hawkins-Johnson: Julia ‘Mudda’ Williams
  • Patrick Taft: Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
  • Lexi Rigsby: Lillian Lorraine
  • Matthew Nassida: Bobby North
  • Geoff Hill: Sambo

The Creative Team:

  • J. Farley Norman: Director
  • Isaiah Reaves: Playwright
  • Mackenzie Boyd: Stage Managment
  • Jacob Miller: Costuming
  • Anna Schwartz: Set/Props Design

THE BLACKFACE PROJECT is performing in Gabriel’s Corner (1425 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202) for the Cincinnati Fringe Festival on

  • May 31, 2018 at 08:30 pm (Thu)
  • Jun 1, 2018 at 08:30 pm (Fri)
  • Jun 3, 2018 at 07:00 pm (Sun)
  • Jun 8, 2018 at 07:00 pm (Fri)
  • Jun 9, 2018 at 02:45 pm (Sat)

Tickets are available at www.cincyfringe.com.

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May 8, 2018 · 2:47 pm

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Runs June 6-July 1

WFIT_Once on This Island logoONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
June 6-July 1
East Price Hill

Directed & choreographed by Jay Goodlet
Music directed by Damon Stevens

Cast: Shonda Moore as Ti Moune, Jared Roper as Daniel, Tia Seay as Asaka, Loren Richardson as Andrea, Brittany Hayes as Erzulie, Chandler Hoffert as Papa GE, El More as Mama Euralie, R. DeAndré Smith as Agwe, Garrett Klaas as Armand, Tim Richardson as Tonton Julian & Kiree Harris as Little Ti Mowne

Ti Moune, a peasant girl, falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel. Unbeknownst to her, the pompous gods of the island make a bet over which is stronger, love or death – the stakes being Ti Moune’s life. When Daniel returns to his people, Ti Moune is shunned because of her lowly status. Her determination and capacity to love is not enough to win Daniel’s heart, and Ti Moune pays the ultimate price. Winner of the 1995 Olivier Award in London for Best New Musical, this show features exciting island-flavored songs, including “Waiting for Life”, “One Small Girl”, “The Human Heart” and “Why We Tell the Story”.

  • Wed-Thu, June 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 1 at 2pm

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May 8, 2018 · 2:31 pm

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Runs June 5-30

ETC_Hedwig and the Angry Inch logoHEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
June 5-30
Over-the-Rhine

Featuring Todd Almond as Hedwig

Take a walk on the wild side with the return of this groundbreaking musical odyssey, hailed as “the Best Rock Musical Ever” by Rolling Stone and “the most exciting rock score written for the theatre since, oh, ever,” by Time Magazine. Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the landmark American musical that is “shamelessly enjoyable and furiously funny” (NY Times) about a gender-crossed glam rocker who immigrates to America, determined to become a superstar. This genre-bending musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. Content advisory: This show may be inappropriate for children 12 and under. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH contains strong language and adult themes and is recommended for mature audiences.

  • In preview, Tue, June 5 at 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 6-7 at 7:30pm (Wed performance is SOLD OUT)
  • Fri, June 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 9 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, June 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 16 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, June 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 23 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, June 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 30 at 2pm & 8pm

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May 8, 2018 · 1:58 pm

Auditions Announced for A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical at Ghostlight Theatricals

GLT_logoDinner Theatre Holds Auditions for A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical

Project Seeks Children for Starring Roles as well as Professional Adult Chorus

Ghostlight Theatricals in association with Rising Star Resort & Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana will hold auditions for “A Christmas Story: The Musical” on Saturday, May 26 from 1-6pm in the Kaplan Studio at Cincinnati Ballet, 1555 Central Parkway in Cincinnati.  To schedule an audition, actors should email gltheatricals@gmail.com and request an appointment.  Video submissions will also be accepted prior to May 26 at that same email address.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” is a professional dinner theatre production at the Grand Theatre at Rising Star Resort & Casino. There are principal roles available for children who can play ages 8-12 and ensemble roles for adult singer/dancers. Children auditioning should have very strong acting, singing and dancing skills and some on-stage experience. All performer contracts will include negotiable weekly compensation as well as dining vouchers. There are stage management and technical crew positions available as well. Rehearsals begin in October with weekly dance classes for young actors and daily rehearsals beginning for everyone October 29. Performances are Thursday-Sunday November 15-December 28, 2018. Rising Sun is located 45-minutes from Cincinnati just across the river on Highway 56.

Auditioning actors will be asked to provide a photo and resume and prepare 90 seconds of material including one comic monologue and one song in the style of traditional Broadway musicals.  An accompanist will be provided. Some actors may be asked to sight-read from the script or score and learn a brief dance combination. Those interested in stage management and technical theatre should also request an audition time and prepare for a brief interview.  All auditions and interviews will be conducted by Director Darrin Murrell and Producer Gerald Pauwels.  More information about the company can be found at www.glthetricals.com.

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