Monthly Archives: October 2018

October 5, 2018 · 10:51 am

ALMOST, MAINE Runs Oct. 27-Nov. 4

SC_Almost Maine logoALMOST, MAINE
Stagecrafters Inc.
Oct. 27-Nov. 4
Sharonville Cultural Arts Center

Directed by Michael L. Morehead
Assistant directed by Steve Krieger

Cast: Dan Bavis, Elizabeth Beatty, Sharon Cardona, Jennifer Davis, Jessica Faye, Josh Roden & Matthew Wick

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

  • Sat, Oct. 27 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 28 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 4 at 3pm

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October 5, 2018 · 10:37 am

CINCINNATI KING Runs Nov. 3-Dec. 23

PIP_Cincinnati King promo

Philip Paul, legendary King Records session drummer. Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

CINCINNATI KING
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 3-Dec. 23
Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by KJ Sanchez

Celebrate Cincinnati’s rich music history in this world premiere musical about King Records. Based on interviews, the story traces the groundbreaking rise of music pioneer Syd Nathan and the artists he produced, the music he created and the enemies he made along the way. The show shares behind-the-scenes tales of King Records hits including “The Twist,” “Blues Stay Away From Me,” “Fever” and “Need Your Love So Bad.” CINCINNATI KING shines a spotlight on this revolutionary music label and its Queen City roots. Cincinnati King is suitable for adults and teenage audiences. This musical docudrama celebrates the legendary record label’s music and touches on the lives of its artists, whose complicated behind-the-scenes tales feature some mild adult language and mature themes.

  • In preview Sat, Nov. 3 at 8pm & Sun, Nov. 4 at 7pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, Nov. 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Nov. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 10 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Nov. 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 16 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 17 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 18 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Nov. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 24 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 25 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Nov. 27 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 28 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Nov. 29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 1 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 2pm
  • Tue, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 14 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 15 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 16 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 21 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 22 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7pm

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October 5, 2018 · 10:20 am

MEMPHIS Runs Nov. 2-18

LSC_Memphis promoMEMPHIS
Loveland Stage Company
Nov. 2-18
[Loveland]

Directed by Liz Olekas
Orchestra directed by Jeanne Bilyeu
Vocals directed by Jon Scheiding
Choreographed by Marjory Cleeg & David Choate
Produced by Jonathan Eckman & Tom Cavano

From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Come along on this incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 2-3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 4 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 11 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 18 at 3pm

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October 4, 2018 · 2:48 pm

YANKEE TAVERN Review

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Becca Howell, Ted J. Weil and Kyle Parker Daniels. Photo by Kristy Rucker

YANKEE TAVERN presented by the Falcon Theatre through Oct. 13. Click here for a synopsis and more information on the production. I attended the opening night performance.

Falcon Theatre kicks off its 2018-19 season with Steven Deitz’s 9/11 conspiracy thriller, YANKEE TAVERN.

The set, designed by director Tracy M. Schoster, immediately places the audience in a small, hole-in-the-wall bar in New York City. The design works well for the space and I was surprised to find that the floor had been painted rather than tiled.

Producing Artistic Director Ted Weil turns in a strong performance as Ray, the mostly homeless friend of the owner and avid conspiracy theorist. Disheveled, bushy, and bug-eyed, Weil handles the dense dialogue well and even surprises himself with his dart throwing skills.

As Janet, the fiancee to inherited bar owner Adam, Becca Howell brings a natural, almost nurturing quality to the role. Her relationships with the three men in the bar are believable and her affection for both Ray and Adam is nicely played.

Kyle Parker Daniels does well as Adam. Physically I’d like to see a bit more energy brought to the character. Since he understandably spends much stage time behind the bar he tends disappear into the set periodically.

In the pivotal role of Palmer, I would like to see Terry Gosdin make some stronger character choices overall and specifically a bigger turn in the character from Act I to Act 2. There just isn’t an edge to Palmer that is needed to sell the confrontation with Janet.

The only issue I had with the costuming has to do with Ray. Suit aside, his clothing doesn’t read as used/thread bare/mis-matched as one might expect. The sound effects of the outside world worked well when the door to the tavern was opened, but seemed to completely disappear when the door was shut. A passing siren or some other loud, brief noise from outside a few times during the acts may have helped keep that atmosphere alive.

Overall, a solid production that is smartly directed, but a bit uneven in its performances.

My rating: 4.25 out of 5.

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October 4, 2018 · 10:39 am

The Return of the Flashmob: SECKATARY HAWKINS

QCF_Seckatary Hawkins logoReintroducing young adventures on the old river

(CINCINNATI) – Queen City Flash is back with a new flash mob, SECKATARY HAWKINS, a Centennial Celebration of the beloved children’s tales by Covington native Robert F. Schulkers. Adapted by Trey Tatum and directed by Bridget Leak, SECKATARY HAWKINS runs October 24 through 28, 2018. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m., with additional matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

The show features local actors David Driskill, Patrick McWilliams, Dave Powell, Alexx Rouse, and Hannah Sheppard.

Starting in 1918 for The Cincinnati Enquirer, Robert F. Schulkers’s childhood adventures detailed what daily life was like for children in the Cincinnati area. His tales of Seckatary Hawkins and his cohorts soon grew into syndicated weekly stories in newspapers around the country, novels, comic strips, radio serials and a national fan club.

Now, on the 100th Anniversary of his creation, Queen City Flash (JALZ, of Monster Descent, The Complete Tom ) is bringing Seckatary Hawkins back down to the river banks where he began his adventures in a brand-new flahsmob-style play:

It’s 1918. America is at war! Meanwhile, on the home front, a ragtag group of mischievous boys are waging their own battles against boredom as a self-described “Rejiment.” Join Seckatary Hawkins, and his lovable young cohorts, as they protect the river banks from the Pelham Gang, a rival rejiment from across the river. 

All performances are flash mob-style, meaning tickets can be reserved based on the date, time and accessibility level of your choice. At 3:00 p.m. the day of the show, an email will be sent to ticket holders with a map and parking instructions to the secret location. All performances are outdoors. Tickets are free to the public and can be reserved at www.QueenCityFlash.com For additional questions about accessibility, please email queencityflash@gmail.com.

Performances are:

  • Wednesday, October 24 @ 7pm
  • Thursday, October 25 @7pm
  • Friday, October 26 @7pm
  • Saturday, October 27 @ 3pm
  • Saturday, October 27 @ 7pm
  • Sunday, October 28 @ 3pm
  • Sunday, October 28 @ 7pm

About Queen City Flash:
Queen City Flash is a community-centric theater company dedicated to open access to the arts. By untethering the performing arts from physical space, prohibitive costs and traditional theatrical expectations, Queen City Flash unites local artists with their communities to create new, impactful theatre.

Currently, QCF programming falls under:  Flashmobs, Community, Activism, Flash|U, and Fringe.

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