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October 17, 2019 · 4:38 pm

MARVIN’S ROOM Runs Nov. 15-24

CSP_Marvins Room logoMARVIN’S ROOM
CenterStage Players
Nov. 15-24
Lockland High School Auditorium

Directed by Julie Jordan
Produced by Trisha Courtney and Karen Vanover

Cast: Cathy Judge as Bessie, Claudia Kazvin as Aunt Ruth, Mandy Goodwin as Lee, Joshua Vietas and Hunter Gee as Lee’s sons, Bridgid Dunn Cornell as Dr. Charlotte; Beth Griffin as Dr. Wally; Teri Foltz as the Retirement Home Director and John Vanderplough as Dr. Wally’s brother

Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion  between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm

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October 17, 2019 · 4:27 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 15-24

TROY_A Christmas CarolA CHRISTMAS CAROL
Troy Civic Theatre
Nov. 15-24
The Barn in the Park [Troy]

Directed by Steve Dietrich

Cast: Mike Maxson as Scrooge; Scott Atkinson as Bob Cratchit, Marley, Young Scrooge and more; Jessica Fox as Spirit of Christmas Present, Fanny, Mrs. Lack and more; Liz Mascon as Spirit of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit, Constance, and more; and Gabriel Ison as Frederick, Mr. Fezziwig, Tiny Tim and more

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm

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October 17, 2019 · 4:14 pm

THE CAKE Is a Sweet Treat With an Edge

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Featuring Laurie Carter Rose as Della. Publicity photo courtesy of Heather N. Powell.

The Human Race continues its Women of Influence season
with Bekah Brunstetter’s THE CAKE

(DAYTON, Ohio) Della Brady is the proud owner of Della’s Sweets, and she has been selected to compete on The Great American Baking Show. But when her best friend’s daughter comes home to North Carolina to get married, Della’s life gets turned upside down when she realizes there’s not just one bride, but two. Della’s husband, Tim, says she can’t possibly bake their wedding cake. But can she? Should she? For the first time in her life, Della is left to re-examine the beliefs she’s always held – and the foundations of her own marriage.

The Human Race Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Kevin Moore, knew right away that this play would be an essential addition to the Women of Influence season. He says, “I fell in love with this play. While the inspiration may be taken from current headlines about discrimination, the play is less about the politics and more about how we challenge our own beliefs for the people we love. That makes for great theatre!”

THE CAKE was written by Bekah Brunstetter, a writer and co-producer on the NBC smash-hit family drama This Is Us, and she packs this play full of hilarity and compassion as she offers a prism into four different experiences of the place where love, tradition, and family expectations collide. The principal role of Della was originated by Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show) in both the world premiere and Off-Broadway productions.

THE CAKE stars Laurie Carter Rose as Della, Tim Lile as Tim, Claire Kennedy as Jen, and Candice Handy as Macy, and is directed by Greg Hellems.

The preview performance of THE CAKE is October 31; opening night is November 1. Both performances begin at 8 PM.

This production is sponsored by Marion’s Piazza, Ashley’s Pastry Shop, Sue Spiegel and Lisa Hanauer, Heather Bailey and Frank Scenna, Della’s Baking Class Sponsorship Club, and Anonymous Friends.

All season long, The Human Race Theatre Company is partnering with The Neon for the “Women of Influence in the Movies” series. Join us at The Neon on Monday November 4 at 7:30 pm for Saving Face. Wil is a lesbian, but she dare not tell her widowed mother or very traditional grandparents. She’s shocked to find out she’s not the only one in her family with romantic secrets when she learns her 48-year-old mother is pregnant and has just been kicked out of the family home.

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION

Tickets for THE CAKE start at $16. Prices vary depending on the day of the week and seating location. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Student tickets are available at 50% off regular adult prices and a student I.D. must be presented when picking up at the Box Office. The November 3 7:00 p.m. performance is “Sawbuck Sunday,” when any available seat can be purchased in person for just $10 at the Loft Theatre box office two hours prior to the show. Discounts are subject to availability and some restrictions apply.

All performances are at the Metropolitan Art Center’s Loft Theatre, located at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Show times for THE CAKE are 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Performances on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings begin at 7:00 p.m., and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday matinees.

Tickets and performance information for THE CAKE are available at www.humanracetheatre.org or by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630, and at the Schuster Center box office.

Box office hours: Tuesday – Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Schuster Center; and two hours prior to each performance in the Loft Lobby. Ticket prices start at: $37 for adults, $34 for seniors and $19.50 for students. Prices vary depending on performance date.

Discounts: Select side-area seats available for $28 at all performances; “Sawbuck Sunday” November 3 at 7:00 p.m. – $10 seats available for walk up sales only.

Student Discounts: All adult priced tickets are discounted at 50% for students. *A student I.D. must be presented at the box office.

Military Discount: U.S. Military members (active duty & retired) can receive 50% off a Full Priced Adult Ticket with Military ID. *Limit 2 per performance.

Group sales: contact Betty Gould at (937) 461-8295 or Betty.Gould@victoriatheatre.com

The Cake performance dates:

  • Wednesday, October 30 8:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-CAN open rehearsal
  • Thursday, October 31 8:00 p.m. “Inside Track” pre-show discussion/Preview performance
  • Friday, November 1 8:00 p.m. Opening night with post-show lobby party
  • Saturday, November 2 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 3 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 3 7:00 p.m. “Sawbuck Sunday” – $10 tickets at the door
  • Tuesday, November 5 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 6 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 7 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 8 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 9 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 10 2:00 p.m. “While We’re on the Subject” post-show talk-back
  • Tuesday, November 12 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 13 13 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 14 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 15 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 16 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 17 2:00 p.m. Closing performance

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2019-2020 marks the 33rd season for The Human Race Theatre Company, “Dayton’s Official Professional Theatre Company.” Founded in 1986, The Human Race moved into the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence in its current home, the 212-seat Loft Theatre. In addition to the Eichelberger Loft Season, The Human Race produces new works development and special event programming. Under the direction of Executive Director Kappy Kilburn and Kevin Moore, Artistic Director, the company also maintains outreach programs, as well as artist residencies in area schools and a summer youth program. Human Race organizational support is provided by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District, Culture Works, the Shubert Foundation, the Erma R. Catterton Trust Fund, the Virginia W. Kettering Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, which helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The 2019-2020 Sustainability Sponsors are the ELM Foundation, Anne F. Johnson, Steve and Lou Mason, Morris Home, and the Jesse & Caryl Philips Foundation. The 2019-2020 Loft season sponsor is the Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of the Dayton Foundation. The Women of Influence season sponsor is the Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts.

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October 17, 2019 · 4:01 pm

Events Director Sought by Educational Theatre Association

EdTA_logoEvents Director 

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) seeks a dynamic director to set and execute EdTA’s event strategy including planning, budgeting, and managing all aspects of national member events such as the International Thespian Festival and EdTA National Conference. Manages department staff and budget.

About Us:  The Educational Theatre Association is an international nonprofit association with more than 139,000 active members.  EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education: honoring student achievement in theatre; supporting teachers by providing professional development, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA is the home of the International Thespian Society, an honorary organization established at nearly 5,000 schools, that has inducted more than 2.4 million theatre students since its founding in 1929. EdTA also produces the International Thespian Festival and publishes Dramatics magazine in print and online for high school theatre students, and Teaching Theatre, a journal for theatre education professionals. The Educational Theatre Foundation is the philanthropic arm of EdTA.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversees all planning and logistics for these two events throughout the year. Sets and manages revenue and expense budgets, conducts site visits, books venues/catering, logistics, etc.
  • Prepares master schedule for event, assigns events staff responsibilities and oversees activities; tracks progress toward completion of all tasks and processes including registration, artist recruitment, scheduling, logistics, communications, materials/supplies, and other processes for each event.
  • Oversees program scheduling, including teaching artists, workshops, auditions, and one-acts, adjudications, etc.
  • Oversees housing arrangements and ticketing process.
  • Manages the International Thespian Excellence Awards program (Thespys), including adjudication and on-site logistics.
  • Plans and coordinates evening entertainment events.
  • Selects vendors for shipping equipment and materials for event; coordinates pre-, during, and post-event loading, unloading and storage. Selects vendors for other event needs, such as registration bags and badges, T-shirts, and awards.
  • Serves as on-site event manager and as primary contact with venue.  Proactively handles issues and troubleshoots emerging problems.
  • Coordinate events feedback processes for continuous improvement, attendee satisfaction, and staff efficiency.
  • Identifies and implements growth opportunities within existing events and through potential new launches that further EdTA’s mission.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum 7 – 10 years if proven hands-on event planning experience.  Previous experience planning business or education conferences, and performing arts conferences or events are a plus.
  • Theatre knowledge/experience is a plus.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to see the big picture and meet strategic objectives for membership festival and conference events.  Vision for developing new programs and events that serve the association’s mission.
  • Exceptional project and process management skills.  Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with an eye for details under sometimes aggressive timelines.  Ability to reimagine processes to improve efficiency and/or customer experience.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Strong business acumen, organization and time management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proven track record of managing event budgets, and meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
  • Must be diplomatic and able to interact well with co-workers, event venue staff, vendors and association members.
  • Proven ability to maintain and cultivate internal and external professional relationships, always showing respect for a diverse constituency of staff, volunteers, and members.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences.
  • Ability to think and work independently and use creative thinking to solve problems.
  • Ability to stay clam in a crisis and be flexible when problems arise.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and event technologies such as registration platforms and mobile event apps.  Familiarity with association management software (or CRM software) is a plus.  Ability to learn new software applications with relative ease.

Please submit cover letter and resume by email (Subject line: Events Director 2019-93) to:  HRManager@schooltheatre.org

First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/28/19.

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October 17, 2019 · 3:46 pm

Classic Broadway Hit 42ND STREET Opens CCM’s 2019-2020 Musical Series

CCM_42nd StThe CCMONSTAGE Musical Series presents the ultimate show-biz musical
42ND STREET on Oct. 24-27, 2019
Tickets are on sale now

CINCINNATI, OH — Declared by Playbill Magazine as one of the most represented schools on Broadway, UC’s College-Conservatory of Music presents 42ND STREET on Oct. 24-27, 2019 at Corbett Auditorium. Featuring tap dancing and classic show tunes, CCM’s musical theatre student stars of tomorrow bring this beloved story to life on stage with all of the glitz and glamour of the Great White Way.

The ultimate show-biz musical, 42ND STREET celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star?

Featuring music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin and a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, the score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me,” “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street.”

A special guest and distinguished alumnus returns to CCM during the run of 42ND STREET to work with musical theatre students in a series of master classes. Lee Roy Reams (’64, ‘82; HonDoc ’98) originated the role of Billy Lawlor in 42ND STREET when it opened on Broadway in 1980. He was nominated for Tony and Drama Desk awards for his performance. Reams’ master classes at CCM will focus on auditioning, the importance and impact on 42ND STREET in the realm of American musical theatre, tap dancing and the “business of the business.” Read more about Reams and his upcoming CCM master class.

The 2019-20 CCMONSTAGE Musical Series presents 42ND STREET on Oct. 24-27, 2019, at Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office; student discounts are available.

42ND STREET Billing Credits 

  • Music by Harry Warren
  • Lyrics by Al Dubin
  • Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble
  • Based on the Novel by Bradford Ropes
  • Original Direction and Dances by Gower Champion
  • Originally Produced on Broadway by David Merrick

The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Bros., the owner of music publishers’ rights.

42ND STREET is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK, www.tamswitmark.com

Creative Team

  • Diana Lala, director
  • Roger Grodsky, musical director
  • Diana Lala and Katie Johannigman, co-choreographers
  • Mark Halpin, scenic designer
  • Reba Senske, costume designer
  • Jeremy Mayo*, lighting designer
  • Hankyu Lee*, sound designer
  • Samantha Kittle*, wig and make-up designer
  • Jennelle John-Lewis*, production stage manager
  • Eddy Mineishi*, associate sound designer
  • Ashley Crockett*, prop master
  • k. Jenny Jones, fight director
  • Sammi Grant, dialect coach
    * CCM Student

Cast List 

  • Michael Canu as Andy Lee
  • Joey Vaz as Oscar
  • Matthew Skrovan as Mac
  • Zoë Grolnick as Annie
  • Camila Paquet as Maggie Jones
  • John Collins as Bert Barry
  • Anna Chase Lanier as Ethel
  • Kylie Liya Page as Diane
  • Tori Heinlein as Gladys
  • Jack Brewer as Billy Lawlor
  • Bailee Endebrock as Peggy Sawyer
  • Allison Bossart as Lorraine
  • Haley Holcomb as Phyllis
  • Nick Berninger as Julian Marsh
  • Jamie Goodson as Dorothy Brock
  • Sam Cohen as Abner Dillon
  • Sam Pickart as Pat Denning
  • Madison Hagler, Stone Mountain as Thugs
  • Kurtis Brown as Doctor
  • Ensemble: Jenna Bienvenue, Kurtis Brown, Carina Florio, Ashton Francis, Alloria Frayser, Madison Hagler, Cole Harksen, Chip Hawver, Tori Heinlein, Kai Horvit, Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson, Anna Chase Lanier, David Littlefield, Kylie Liya Page, Cassie Maurer, Eli Mayer, Kassi McMillan, Chesney Mitchell, Stone Mountain, Eli Owens, Ben Pimental, Aaron Richert, Sammy Schechter, Quinn Surdez, Abby Tucker, Julia Yameen, Jess Zylstra
  • Swings: Christian Feliciano and Delaney Benson
  • Dance Captain: Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson
  • Tap Captain: Zoë Grolnick
  • Assistant Director: Elijah King

Performance Times

  • 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24
  • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
  • 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
  • 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

Location
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets
Single tickets prices start at $35.50. Student discounts and group rates are also available.

Learn about additional ticket options for current CCM students.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online now through our e-box office.

Directions and Parking
CCM is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Please visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions for detailed driving directions to CCM Village.

Parking is available in UC’s CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors.

CCMONSTAGE Production Sponsors: Macy’s and Dr. & Mrs. Carl G. Fischer

A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is the largest single source of performing arts presentations in the state of Ohio. All event dates and programs are subject to change. For a complete calendar of events, please visit us online at https://ccm.uc.edu/.
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