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March 19, 2019 · 9:01 am

The Passing of Norma Niinemets

MISC_Norma Niinemets

Norma Jene Niinemets June 25, 1938 – March 16, 2019

Niinemets, Norma Jene (nee May), beloved wife of Thomas Niinemets, devoted mother of Betsy (Anthony) Farro, David (Katie Ezell) Niinemets and the late Todd Thompson, dear grandmother of Scott, Laura, Jason and Erica, great-grandmother of Edwin, sister of Lillian Schreiber and the late Katherine Lockwood and Dorothy Kramer. Died March 16, 2019. Age 80 yrs.

Norma was a graduate of Hughes High School and The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory and enjoyed a lifetime in theater, both professionally and as her hobby. After retirement from The Playhouse in the Park she remained highly active in community theater for many years. She was an avid reader and next to her family, enjoyed her traveling more than anything.

In deference to her wishes a private service for the family will be followed by a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital or Autism Speaks. T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home serving the family.

– From Obittree.com

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March 18, 2019 · 12:16 pm

Internationally Acclaimed Burlesque Cabaret Stars Embark on Whirlwind US/Canada Tour

MISC_Tainted Cabaret logoAward-winning neo-burlesque and comedy music are heading to Cincinnati

TAINTED CABARET
Uninhibited, Undressed, Unhinged!
taintedcabaret.com

Friday, March 22nd at 8pm

The Mockbee
2260 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati 45214

$18 General Admission, $35 VIP (Preferred Seating and Gift) https://tc2019Cincinnati.bpt.me

Starring: Ula Uberbusen, James & the Giant Pasty and Shirley Gnome

TAINTED CABARET is a provocative burlesque cabaret featuring stars of the renowned underground theatre scenes of New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. A sinfully funny mix of satirical song and irreverent neo-burlesque, their show is a deliciously naked evening of sexy, campy and theatrical entertainment. Smart and subversive, Tainted Cabaret celebrates sensuality, sexuality, and redefines the rigid structures of traditional femininity. The award-winning cast welcomes their audience into their uncensored and liberating world with open arms.

Out for their second national tour, Tainted Cabaret hits the open road in March and April 2019. New cast member, #1 iTunes charting cabaret comedian and ‘chanteuse provocateur’ Shirley Gnome (“Dark, sexy, over-the-top and she’ll sing songs that will make sailors blush.” -Sunday Mail, Australia) joins producer Ula Uberbusen (“An absolute delight…beautiful and touching.” -Burlesque Beat) and boylesque superstar James & The Giant Pasty (“Ridiculous fun stuffed into a sequinned jockstrap.” -Edmonton Vue). Traveling through over twenty states from New York to New Orleans, and Durham to Denver, this all-star cast is making a stop at The Mockbee on Friday, March 22nd. They hope to bring a feel-good, adults only extravaganza that Cincinnati will never forget.

“Working with a team of smart and talented artists, all at the top of their game, means that we empower each other to create entertaining and thought-provoking theater,” says Ula Uberbusen about producing Tainted Cabaret. James and the Giant Pasty adds about performing burlesque, “There is no other art form where you get to connect so viscerally with the audience. You get to look them right in the eye, acknowledge them, make them feel something, and then hear and feel their response.” Shirley Gnome says that combing her comedic songs with burlesque is a perfect fit because “my music comes from a very positive, revealing, shameless place, and I find that energy seems to compliment burlesque perfectly.”

Tainted Cabaret is on tour in March and April 2019.

For showtimes and tickets visit TaintedCabaret.com.

To follow the show on social media, connect at

Facebook.com/Taintedcabaret

Twitter and Instagram: @TaintedCabaret

Producer: Ula Uberbusen

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March 18, 2019 · 10:29 am

THE ZOO STORY Runs March 29-31

TRT_Zoo Story logoTHE ZOO STORY
The Regular Theatre
March 29-31
Graydon on Main [Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Hannah Sgambellone
Produced by Kyle Parker Daniels, Ellie Conniff, and Hannah Sgambellone

Cast: Micah Price & Sam Martini

The Regular Theatre proudly presents Edward Albee’s first dramatic work, The Zoo Story, in it’s original one-act form. The story follows the mild-mannered publisher Peter, and his chance encounter with Jerry, the vagrant that’s “full of stories”, among darker interests. Sam Martini and Micah Price will be performing both roles in rep over the weekend, in an engaging examination of isolation and the failure to communicate.

  • Fri, March 29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2:30pm

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March 18, 2019 · 10:07 am

Auditions for Comedians, Improvisers and Actors at The Dinner Detective

MISC_The Dinner Detective logoNow casting paid comedians, improvisers and actors for the “The Dinner Detective,” America’s largest Interactive Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Show!

AUDITION DETAILS:

EMAIL FOR AUDITION SLOT – dylan@thedinnerdetective.com
– If you cannot make the audition time, but think you would be right for the role, submit your material for consideration at a later date.

When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2:30pm

Where: Embassy Suites Rivercenter (City View Ballroom)
10 E Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011

What to Bring: Headshot and Resume, and be prepared to improvise.

Seeking:

  • Actors/Comedians ages 18-65, for hire as ensemble members.
  • ALL ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
  •  Shows are year-round on most Saturday nights, ending by 9:30pm.
  • Actors are scheduled according to their availability, collected each month.
  • Actors are not required to work every week, as there will be a rotating cast.
  • Improv experience is a plus.
  • Actors will be treated as professionals and will be expected to behave as such.

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective:

  • Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show set in modern day with no costumes required.
  • his is a paid position, and you will get tips in addition to your base pay.
  • No campy dialogue. This is an improv based show, with locations all across the US.
  • Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
  • No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse immediately before the show only when you are scheduled to work.
  • Show takes place at the Embassy Suites Rivercenter
  • Roles rotate depending on actor availability

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March 18, 2019 · 9:35 am

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company to Present Shakespeare’s Infamous Tragedy, MACBETH

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Kelly Mengelkoch as Lady Macbeth. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Miranda McGee to make her mainstage directorial debut with Macbeth. Opening April 5th at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Cincinnati, March 15, 2019 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 25th Anniversary Season at The Otto M. Budig Theater with William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Associate Artist Miranda McGee and features a 21 person cast featuring CSC Resident Ensemble Members Giles Davies as Macbeth, Kelly Mengelkoch as Lady Macbeth, Grant Niezgodski as Macduff, and Justin McCombs as Banquo. Macbeth is generously sponsored by Kelley & David Downing, Judge (Ret.) Mark P. Painter & Sue Ann Painter, the Pete Strange Family, as well as PNC Bank and Taft Law.

CSC is very pleased to have Miranda McGee as our director for Macbeth. Ms. McGee is originally from Australia and credits her love of all things horror, including her favorite of Shakespeare’s plays,Macbeth, to her favorite author, Stephen King. Ms. McGee has worked regionally with The Howmet Playhouse, PMD Productions, Essential Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre and The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Locally, she has worked with Know Theatre, The Carnegie, The Covedale, Clifton Performance Theatre, Madcap Puppets, OTRImprov, and as adjunct faculty at Xavier University. Ms. McGee is celebrating a decade with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company this year, and some of her favorite CSC roles include Emilia (Othello), Lucy (Dracula), Beatrice (Much Ado), The Gaoler’s Daughter (Two Noble Kinsmen) and her teaching roles with Cincy Shakes’ Education Programs PROJECT38 and Groundlings Junior. Macbeth will be her mainstage directorial debut after successfully directing FREE Shakespeare in the Park productions over the past few summers.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s production of Macbeth is set in Scotland between the years 1644 and 1645 with timeless elements of horror and supernatural when the witches are present. When the noble Scottish Lord Macbeth sees a path to power open up before him, he is determined to trod that path to its bloody end, consequences (and maybe himself) be damned. With his ruthless wife at his side, the two plot a Machiavellian course to put and to keep Macbeth on the Scottish throne. Shakespeare’s heart-pounding thrill ride of a play is a harrowing exploration of ambition, morality, tyranny and corruption.

The creative team is made up of Justen Locke (Scenic and Lighting Designer), Douglas J. Borntrager (Sound and Video Designer), Cal Harris (Video Content Creator), Darnell Pierre Benjamin (Movement Coach), and Rainy Edwards (Costume Designer). They are joined by Fight Choreographer, Gina Cerimele-Mechley.

Macbeth runs April 5-May 4, 2019 with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM, as well as Saturday April 20th, and May 4th at 2:00 PM.  Preview performances are Wednesday, April 3rd and Thursday, April 4th at 7:30 PM and tickets are $30.  Advance sale single ticket prices start at $28.  Day-of Student Rush tickets are $14 and may be purchased thirty minutes before a show with a valid student ID if available. This production is a part of this season’s subscription package. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Ticketing fees apply.  To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or go online at http://www.cincyshakes.com. 

On Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 bring your younger kids (4+) for artist-led childcare DURING the performance! The “Playdate” program is only $15 and free for subscribers. The option to add this program will be available as you are buying tickets for either of these show dates. Activities will range from storytime to theatre games and crafts. Share the great benefits of CSC’s programming with your children: Playdate will style activities to correspond with each production, so even your youngest can join in the discussion on the ride home!

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is located at The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street in OTR, adjacent to Washington Park.  There are many parking spaces available on the street and in nearby lots and garages- for more information visit http://www.otrchamber.com/pages/WheretoPark.

CSC also offers Valet Parking for every performance! Make reservations for $15 in advance when purchasing tickets or visit www.cincyshakes.com/parking. Purchasing in advance guarantees a spot at the discounted rate of $15 (vs. $20+ at the curb).  Valet is available right at the corner of 12th and Elm Street in front of the theater and begins approx. 1.5 hours before a performance. Cars can be picked up for up to one hour following a performance. (After one hour, you will need to arrange pick up with the valet service directly.) The valet will have your name on the list after you purchase- it’s that easy!

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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.  In the summer of 2017, the theater relocated 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 Theatre Association.  Each year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reach 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 2018-2019 25th Anniversary Season:
The season is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.  The 25th Anniversary sponsor is the The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, JR./U.S. Bank Foundation.  This season is funded by ArtsWave.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company receives operating support from The Ohio Arts Council, the Shubert Foundation.  The season’s marketing design sponsor is POSSIBLE. 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 www.cincyshakes.com.

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