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December 9, 2019 · 3:08 pm

Auditions Announced for THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 at Lebanon Theatre Company

LTC_logoAnnouncing auditions for THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940.

Directed by Kurt Percy
Produced by Abby Smith

Audition dates: January 5th and 6th at 7:00pm at LTC.

Show dates: March 6th- 15th, 2020

Synopsis
The creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop (in which three chorus girls were murdered by the mysterious “Stage Door Slasher”) assemble for a backer’s audition of their new show at the Westchester estate. The house is full of sliding panels and secret passageways. As the composer, lyricist, actors, and director prepare their performance, and a blizzard cuts off any possible retreat, the infamous “Slasher” makes his reappearance and strikes again. Bodies start to drop in plain sight, knives spring out of nowhere, masked figures drag their victims behind swiveling bookcases, and accusing fingers point in all directions. However, the mystery is solved in the nick of time and the Slasher unmasked—but not before the audience has been treated to a sidesplitting good time and a generous serving of the author’s biting, satiric, and refreshingly irreverent wit.

Roles

  • Helsa Wenzel – 25 to 40. The German maid. A humorless woman. Must be able to do a German accent. *Can be played by a male or female actor.*
  • Elsa Van GrossenKnueten – 35 to 50. The host. Attractive. A patron of the arts with a flair for the dramatic. Espionage is in her blood.
  • Michael Kelly –35 to 55. The law. A large middle-aged man, Sergeant Kelly is a New York City police officer.
  • Patrick O’Reilly – 30’s to 40’s. An actor. Large in stature, somewhat sinister, must be able to use an Irish and Brooklyn accent.
  • Ken De La Maize – 40 to 50. The Director. An attractive self-absorbed who likes to drop names. His tan and clothes are very Hollywood.
  • Nikki Crandall – 25 to 30. The actress. Attractive, energetic and adventurous.
    Eddie McCuen – 25 to 30. An actor. Attractive, energetic, struggling comedian with an endless supply of bad jokes.
  • Marjorie Baverstock – 35 to 60. The Producer. She dresses and carries herself like royalty. Rich, elegant.
  • Roger Hopewell – 30’s to 50’s, the music director and Lyricist. The outrageous, flamboyant songwriting partner of Bernice, Hopewell can whip out quips with the speed and panache of a Noel Coward character.
  • Bernice Roth – 40-50, Librettist, very creative, dresses like a gypsy dancer. Always has a drink in her hand.

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December 9, 2019 · 10:13 am

For the 14th Season, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents the Hilarious Holiday Favorite, EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) Along with Special Offers for Giving Experiences this Holiday

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Billy Chace, Miranda McGee Maggie Lou Rader, and Justin McCombs EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME). Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The annual holiday blockbuster comedy “Every Christmas Story” plays for a limited time Dec. 13- 29, 2019 as Cincinnati Shakespeare helps you check off people on your gift giving list! 

CINCINNATI, December 5, 2019 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is celebrating the holidays this season by presenting the beloved holiday classic, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)” for a limited time on stage December 13- 29, 2019 with discounted ticket prices starting at $30. They are also offering the change to give experiences this holiday season for everyone your list with Gift Certificates and a new limited time item called “The Experience Package” that gives someone a complete night at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company with tickets, drinks, and more!

For the 14th straight year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is thrilled to offer a full season of holiday cheer in just a little more than 90 minutes with “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, and John K. Alvarez. What begins as another annual production of “A Christmas Carol” soon devolves into a slightly irreverent look at all of our favorite “Beloved Holiday Classics” including It’s a Wonderful Life, Nutcracker, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Three actors (with the help of a tipsy Santa) send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss in 90+ minutes of high octane jollity and frivolity.

CSC Director of Creative Education, Jeremy Dubin, returns to the director’s chair. This production is one of the most popular events in Cincinnati Shakespeare Company history breaking attendance and sales records every year. Director Jeremy Dubin remarks, “This cast has so much fun together that the show has become a very personal holiday tradition for all of us. It’s occasionally a little irreverent but always warm-spirited, and it’s the perfect answer to all your winter woes.”

Please note that “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)” is most appreciated by adults and older teens, and is not recommended for any theatergoers still young enough to believe in Santa.  This is a perfect show to make a date night, for families with older kids and teens, and/or an outing with friends! Bob’s Bar in the lobby will have extra special drinks on sale including the “Naughty or Nice Cocktail” where the bartender gets to decide which cocktail stirrer you get- a “Naughty” or a “Nice”. There will also be hot chocolate that you can make “festive” or “naughty” with items like marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, shots of baileys and more. Be sure to arrive early for a pre-show drink and then order another beverage to be waiting for you at intermission!

While you are at the show- or available online 24/7- keep in mind that giving the gift of an experience has never been easier at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.  CSC offers Gift Certificates in any amount that can used for tickets, subscriptions, classes, summer camp and more! This is also a great idea for parents and grandparents to give to students for their upcoming Summer Camp. And for a limited time item, give the gift of “The Experience Package” which gives someone a complete night at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company with tickets, drinks, and more all packaged inside a CSC Coffee Tumbler with a bow and gift tag for $150 (actual retail value $200+)! Available for purchase online and same-day pick up in the lobby at CSC.  Learn more about holiday gifting at www.cincyshakes.com/gift.

All performances of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)” are held at The Otto M. Budig Theater on 1195 Elm St in OTR, adjacent to Washington Park.  Tickets range from $30-$60.  To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273), or visit us online at www.cincyshakes.com.

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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!

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December 6, 2019 · 3:41 pm

THEATRE DOUBLE FEATURE on Dec. 22

OPC_logoTHEATRE DOUBLE FEATURE
Ohio Playwrights Circle
Dec. 22
Dayton Theatre Guild [Dayton]

If you enjoy the excitement and satisfaction of exploring new work and new writers, please join us.

THAT VERY WICKED THING by Steve Weaver
Katherine Wright fears the unwavering devotion she shares with her famous brother Orville will be forever altered if she succumbs to the temptations of a late blooming romance.

An excerpt from THE DEATH OF A LIE by Phillitia Carlson.
A foster girl survivor uses poetry to face the pain of her past and become unapologetic about her future.

Admission is FREE and refreshments served.

  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event

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December 5, 2019 · 12:18 pm

Cast Announced for MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGDTG is  pleased to announce the cast of MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING
by Ed Schmidt.

In order of appearance:

  • Saul Caplan as Branch Rickey
  • Shaun Diggs as Jackie Robinson
  • Robert Culpepper as Clancy Hope
  • Edward Hill as Paul Robeson
  • Robert-Wayne Waldron as Joe Louis
  • Franklin Johnson as Bill Robinson

In a NYC hotel room, in the spring of 1947, Branch Rickey, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, meets with four prominent African-Americans to discuss breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. He wants support from their community to help with the controversy he knows will ensue. Jackie Robinson, Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, and Bill Robinson, aka Mr. Bojangles, attend the meeting, but it isn’t an easy fix. Concern about loss of jobs, as well as suspicion about Branch Rickey’s motives come into play. The 2012 revival was nominated for three Jeff Awards for Play Production, Direction, and Ensemble.

Directed by Rick Flynn
Produced by Deirdre Root
The show runs weekends Jan 24-Feb 9, 2020

For more information, including future auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org

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December 5, 2019 · 11:17 am

Auditions Announced for 2020 Summer Classics Season at Incline Theater

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions to hold auditions for the 2020 Summer Classics Season. Titles include NEWSIES, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, JERRY’S GIRLS and CAROUSEL.

Saturday, January 4th Noon to 4:00pm
Sunday, January 5th 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Audition Location:
The Madcap Education Center
3064 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211

Callbacks
Monday, January 6th (5:45pm to 7:45pm) for NEWSIES
Monday, January 6th (8:00pm to 10:00pm) for FORUM
Tuesday, January 7th (5:45pm to 7:45 pm) for JERRY’S GIRLS
Tuesday, January 7th (8:00pm to 10:00pm) for CAROUSEL

Please note: Everyone will not have to attend callbacks – you will be asked to attend (and expected to attend if asked). However, not being asked to callbacks doesn’t mean you won’t be cast.

If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Matt Wilson at mattwilson@CLPShows.org

  • No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process for each of these productions.
  • All roles are paid positions. No Roles have been precast.

Cast requirements:

  • All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.
  • NEWSIES and CAROUSEL – Minimum age requirement is 16 years of age.
  • FORUM and JERRY’S GIRLS – Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
  • NEWSIES- Please note: for the role of Les, we are looking to cast a younger actor to play 10 – 13 years of age. May not be younger than 9 years old to audition.
  • NEWSIES – Seeking performers who are strong and versatile dancer/singer/actors. Tap and tumbling skills a huge plus.

Audition requirements

  • All shows – Please prepare 16-32 bars of one musical theatre song that best demonstrates your vocal ability.
  • All shows – Adults MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.
  • All shows – You will be asked to read from the script if invited to Callbacks
  • All shows – A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume for each show you are auditioning for.
  • NEWSIES, FORUM & JERRY’S GIRLS – You may be tested for dance ability.

The 2020 Summer Classics Season includes:

NEWIES
April 22 – May 17, 2020
Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Jack Feldman; Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney film written boy Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message.

Eric Byrd, Director/Choreographer; Damon Stevens, Music Director; Angelica Ortiz, Stage Manager

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
June 3 – June 28, 2020
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on the plays of Platus
Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.

Matt Wilson, Director; Mike Kennedy, Music Director; Maya Denning, Choreographer; Jenny Lutes, Stage Manager

JERRY’S GIRLS
July 8 – Aug. 2, 2020
By Jerry Herman, Larry Alford and Wayne Cilento
Jerry Herman has put the ‘larger-than-life’ women of his shows centre stage. There’s Dolly Gallagher Levi of Hello, Dolly!, Auntie Mame Dennis of Mame, Countess Aurelia of Dear World, Mabel Normand of Mack and Mabel. And female impersonator ZaZa of La Cage Aux Folles. So it is fitting that in Jerry’s Girls there are women centre stage. Women affectionately celebrating Jerry’s special gift for writing songs that capture the true spirit of the American musical theatre. The show’s ‘name-dropping’ title song, Jerry’s Girls (to the tune of It’s Today from Mame), that opens Act One. A celebratory two-hour musical entertainment of glamour, optimism, love, melody, and women.

Dan Doerger, Director/Choreographer; Greg Dastillung, Music Director; Steven Ducker, Stage Manager

CAROUSEL
Aug. 19 – Sept. 13, 2020
Music by Richard Rodgers / Book by Oscar Hammerstein II / Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II / Based on the Play LILIOM by Ferenc Molnar / As adapted by Benjamin F. Glaser / Original Dances by Agnes de Mille
In a Maine costal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naïve millworker, Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant and, desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family, he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, he takes his own life and is sent ‘up there’. Billy is allowed to return to earth for one day fifteen years later, and he encounters the daughter he never knew. She is a lonely, friendless teenager, her father’s reputation as a thief and bully having haunted her throughout her young life. How Billy instills in both the child and her mother a sense of hope and dignity is a dramatic testimony to the power of love.

Dee Ann Bryll, Director; Jay Goodlett, Choreographer; Ryan Heinrich, Music Director; Holly McGowan, Stage Manager

For more information on auditions, contact us at 513.241.6550.

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