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August 27, 2019 · 10:22 am

Auditions Announced for SWEENEY TODD at Queen City Productions

QCP_logoQueen City Productions will hold auditions for its winter production of SWEENEY TODD, the musical thriller by Stephen Sondheim, September 28th and 29th.

SWEENEY TODD is the chilling tale of a barber who is out for blood. Sent away years ago, Sweeney is back and looking to take revenge on the crooked Judge and Beadle who wrongfully transported him and tried to take his family. With the help of the pie shop owner, Mrs. Lovett, can Sweeney exact his plan for vengeance or will the bloodshed be for not? Featuring songs like, “Johanna,” “Worst Pies in London” and “A Little Priest,” you won’t want to miss your opportunity to be a part of this production. It will be to die for!

Auditions:

  • September 28th from Noon to 4:00pm
  • September 29th from 6:30 to 10:00pm

Invited callbacks will be September 30th from 7:00-10:00pm

Auditions and callbacks will be held at:
Theatre 42 – 2752 S US Route 42, Lebanon, OH 45036-8369

Auditionees:

  • Auditionees should be at least 12 years of age
  • Please prepare a song that best showcases your vocal ability and your personality. The song should be from the musical theater genre.
  • Those auditioning may sing a cappella or may bring an instrumental backing track. There will be no one present to accompany on piano.
  • Auditionees will also be asked to read from the script

Performance Dates: December 5th-15th over 2 weekends
All performances will be located at Theater 42

To sign-up for an audition slot please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44ACAA2AAAFD0-sweeney
Walk-ins will be seen when a slot is available.

For questions, please email queencityproductions@yahoo.com

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August 27, 2019 · 9:40 am

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Runs Sept. 26-Oct. 6

WSU_Peter and the Starcatcher logoPETER 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.

  • Thu, Sept. 26 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 2-3 at 7pm
  • Fri, Oct. 4 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm

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August 27, 2019 · 9:26 am

THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III Runs Sept. 26-Oct. 6

NKU_Richard III promoTHE 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.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 2-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm

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August 26, 2019 · 3:51 pm

NKU SOTA Presents THE SONNET MAN, Hip-Hop Shakespeare Sept. 6

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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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August 26, 2019 · 3:39 pm

ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID Runs Sept. 12-22

BVCT_Always a Bridesmaid logoALWAYS 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.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 19-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 3pm

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