Monthly Archives: May 2019

Cast Announced for THE ELEPHANT MAN at CenterStage Players

CSPOH_logoCenterStage Players is pleased to announce the cast of THE ELEPHANT MAN by Bernard Pomerance.

Directed by Tom Peters
Produced by Fred Hunt

The cast includes:

  • Frederick Treves – Jay Dallas Benson
  • Carr Gomm/Conductor – Arny Stoller
  • Ross/Bishop Walsham How/Snork – Burt McCollum
  • John Merrick – Aaron Whitehead
  • Pinhead Manager/London Policeman/Lord John – Chris Koonce
  • Will the Porter/ Belgian Policeman – Jacob Hart
  • Streetwalker/Pinhead/Princess Alexandria/ – Sally Fint
  • Countess/Miss Sandwich –  Bridgid Dunn
  • Mrs. Kendall/Pinhead – Jessie Faye

Showdates:  September 27-29 and October 4-6, 2019.

THE ELEPHANT MAN is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man – victim of rare skin and bone diseases – he becomes the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream – to become a man like any other. Premiering in London in November of 1977, the production moved to Broadway in 1979 and ran until 1981, winning the Tony Award for Best Play (among others).

For more information and tickets go to www.centerstageplayersinc.com

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Live Auditions for trueCAMP at trueTHEATRE

TRUE_logoEveryone has a story to tell and we want to hear yours! Come join us Wednesday, June 19th from 7-10pm, at the Northside Tavern to share a 5 minute version of your story idea for possible inclusion in our Season 9 finale, trueCAMP (which will be on Thursday, July 25th, at Memorial Hall).

OR JUST COME WATCH THE FUN! IT’S FREE! The stories will be shared in an open-mic fashion and the bar will be open. It’s like its own show… AND IT’S FREE TO COME WATCH!

For those of you pitching a story, you can sign up to pitch when you get there, but to guarantee your spot, contact us at https://www.truetheatre.com/true-pitch/ or pitch by phone at (513) 463-TRUE.

To prepare your pitch, think of the true, personal, camp-themed story you would want to tell at the show, and dwindle it down to 4 – 5 minutes of captivating storytelling and blow us away! If you’re chosen, you will then work with our Story Team to expand on your story for the 10-12 minute version you will eventually tell at trueCAMP!

Pitching a story at this event is not the only way you can be invited to be in the show, but it is the FIRST way and those who hesitate risk missing out on the limited spots!

We’ve compiled some answers to frequently asked questions about pitch nights here: https://www.truetheatre.com/pitch-nights, but one additional one you’ll need to know for this: we are not looking for campING stories, but CAMP stories (if there was a counselor or activity director, then you’re on the right track). We’ll gladly listen to any story you want to tell (for 5 minutes) at the Pitch Night, but for trueCAMP, we’re looking for camp-themed stories. If in doubt, just ask us!

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Auditions Announced for DISASTER at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding auditions for its upcoming production, of DISASTER on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00 A.M. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING: ADULTS & CHILD

  • CHAD: 25-45 Handsome Man, pretends to be a player but actually heartbroken.SCOTT: 25-40 Goofy nerd who wants to be cool.
  • TED: 30-50 Disaster expert, dry, serious professorial type.
  • TONY: 40-60 An unscrupulous, attractive, and sometimes charming schemer
  • MAURY: 50-65 Loveable and jolly, dedicated husband
  • MARIANNE: 30-40 Attractive, focused journalist but also insecure.
  • JACKIE: 30-45 An aging, but sexy showgirl now a lounge singer, dumb but honest, Goldie Hawn-esque.
  • SISTER MARY DOWNEY: 30-50 Awkward, judgmental Nun with a gambling addiction. Good comedic actress.
  • SHIRLEY: 50-65 Loveable and jolly, dedicated wife.
  • LEVORA VERONA: 30-50 Flamboyant, glamorous, faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy.
  • ENSEMBLE: Men and Women to play various roles.
  • BEN/LISA – 10-13 year old boy or girl who also plays their twin sister or brother. Honest and direct. This role will be double cast.

Prepare 16 bars of a Disco number. Bring sheet music in appropriate key. Be prepared to dance.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser
Rehearsals begin August 26, 2019. Performances September 12 – November 3, 2019.
Questions call Kris Byerly @ 937-746-4554 ext 241.
Non-equity.

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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Runs June 20-23

BB_James and the Giant Peach logoJAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Bart’s Bards
June 20-23
St. Bartholomew Krumpe Activity Center [Springfield Township]

Directed & choreographed by Maddy Weinkam
Music directed by Danielle Reynolds
Produced by Francis Kolis

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, and A Christmas Story: the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is a masterpeach!

  • Thu-Fri, June 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 23 at 2pm

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FOOTLOOSE Runs June 7-9

RTC_Footloose logoFOOTLOOSE
Royal Theatre Company
June 7-9
Mason High School Theatre

Directed by Dirk Doebereiner
Choreographed by Jay Goodlett
Production Managed by Karen Kilgore

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

  • Fri, June 7 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 8 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, June 9 at 2pm

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