PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Wright State University
Sept. 26-Oct. 6
Festival Playhouse [Dayton]
Where did Peter Pan come from? This family-friendly drama, filled with song and dance, is a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy, providing a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook.
THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III
Northern Kentucky University
Sept. 26-Oct. 6
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]
In 1820’s Manhattan, William Henry Brown, a free black American, organizes a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III for a predominantly black audience. When the booking of a famous English actor to play Richard III by a rival theatre company threatens to close their production, his African Grove Theatre Company is forced to reflect on their lives – performing jobs of servitude by day and their artistry by night. Drawn to the stage because of their ability to create art out of their own experiences, the company members must determine if their artistry is worth risking it all. Based on a true story, The African Company Presents Richard III carries a timeless message of negotiating racial consciousness in theatre that still resonates today.
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Devon Glover.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts welcome “The Sonnet Man” on Sept. 6, 1-2 p.m. at NKU’s Corbett Theatre. The Sonnet Man introduces and makes Shakespeare’s sonnets accessible to audiences in a modern, fun, and innovative way: through hip-hop.
Devon Glover, an artist, teacher, and modern-day Sonnet Man, delivers Shakespeare’s sonnets as originally written, and then breaks them down into “spoken word” and raps to energetic beats. On-stage volunteers then get to attempt at rapping Shakespeare with The Sonnet Man as their guide. Audience members will also engage in other activities including songs with call-n-response prompts, multiple-choice questions, storytelling songs, and more. Participants will come away with a greater enthusiasm for learning, an increase in creativity, improved confidence in their communication abilities and literacy, and a greater appreciation for, and desire to participate in, the arts.
The Sonnet Man offers performances and Shakespeare workshops that both entertain and educate students. Mr. Glover’s flows, and presentation and teaching abilities, embody a richness of Shakespeare’s language, and his passionate, yet natural delivery offers inspiring and creative experiences audiences of all ages love!
Learn more about “The Sonnet Man,” Devon Glover at thesonnetmannyc.com.
For information about the workshop, please contact the NKU SOTA Theatre + Dance office at (859) 572-6362.
For more information about NKU’s School of the Arts, please visit nku.edu/sota or follow on social media @NKUSOTA.
The workshop is made possible from support by NKU’s College of Arts & Sciences, Honors College, Department of English, Black Studies Program and Black Faculty and Staff Association.
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ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID
Brookville Community Theatre
Sept. 12-22
[Brookville]
Directed by Jen Bell
Cast: Teresa Blakeley as Kari Ames-Bissette, Kerry Simpson as Libby Ruth Ames, Sheryl Koontz as Sedalia Ellicott, Stephanie Davis as Monette Gentry, Melissa Rose as Charlie Collins & Mindy Bowers as Deedra Wingata
A hilarious comedy about four friends who made a prom night oath to always be in each other’s weddings. More than 30 years later they are still making “the long walk” for each other. Hop on this marriage-go-round for a laugh-out loud journey with these bridesmaids as they navigate the waters of love and matrimony.
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The creepy, ghoulishly weird and true tales of Cincinnati brewing history are coming back – after a devilishly good run in 2018 – in the most innovative Halloween experience in the region.
HAUNTED BREWERY TOURS: Can You Crack the Safe? is a unique, interactive experience supporting the Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation, created in cooperation with Christian Moerlein Brewing, Escape Room Family and Cincinnati Landmark Productions. Debuting October 4, the Haunted Brewery Tours will take patrons on a trip back in time to solve an actual mystery in Cincinnati brewing history.
AND WE NEED ACTORS!
Cincinnati Landmark Productions and Escape Room Family will be casting 9 actors to play tour guides and creepy “jump-scare” actors along the Haunted Brewery Tour route.
These are PAID positions. All contracts will be with Escape Room Family. Interested actors would need to be available and able to report to the Moerlein Brewery in Over-the-Rhine on Friday and Saturday nights in October (Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26) as well as on two Sunday afternoons (Oct. 13 & 20).
AUDITIONS for the 2019 Haunted Brewery Tour will be held:
At Madcap Education Center in Westwood
3064 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati OH 45211
Roles: Actors (ages 18-60) needed for historic characters and interactive tour guides. Improv/atmo experience preferred but not required.
Commitment: Actors would be needed for all event dates. LIMITED conflicts could be accommodated for preferred talent. There would be 2 rehearsals scheduled before opening.
Pay: $1,000 stipend, paid at conclusion of the event.
No appointments necessary. Can bring headshot/resume to audition but not required.
Questions? Email jwcincyescaperoom@gmail.com.
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