Monthly Archives: May 2020

May 18, 2020 · 11:18 am

Pioneering Pandemic Hit DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Plays Cincy Fringe Online and LIVE 

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Peter Michael Marino. Photo by David Rodgers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2020

YOUR COMPUTER, PLANET EARTH – After pioneering the live digital theater domain during the pandemic, and selling out eight weeks of DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT live streams, Peter Michael Marino now teams up with Cincy Fringe for these special events as he shares the critically acclaimed, notorious tale of the making and unmaking of his West End-Blondie-Madonna musical disaster, “Desperately Seeking Susan.”

In 2007, American actor/writer Peter Michael Marino wrote a musical based on the Madonna film “Desperately Seeking Susan,” featuring the hit songs of Blondie. It opened on London’s West End…and closed a month later. Whoops! This high-octane, comical solo train ride fills in the blanks of how the $6 million musical was made and unmade. From hatching the idea, to deals with producers, MGM, Debbie Harry, and even Madonna…all the way to thrilling workshops, dangerous previews, scathing reviews, closing night, and beyond. Experience this notorious award-winning tale LIVE on your computer.

“A merciless sendup of the business of art.” – NYTimes

“Hilarious!” – TimeOut London

“Marino fashions captivating comedy from the collaborative creative process. Find your way to this Exit as soon as possible.” – Thinking Theater NYC

“Tremendously engaging!” – BroadwayWorld UK

WHAT: Desperately Seeking the Exit: Online Live
WHO: Written & Performed by Peter Michael Marino. Original Direction by John Clancy.
WHEN:

  • 7:00 p.m. EST, Sunday May 31
  • 9:00 p.m. EST, Thursday June 4
  • 7:00 p.m. EST, Monday June 8

WHERE: Your computer or tablet
HOW MUCH: $10-$15
TICKETS: https://knowtheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Desperately_Seeking_the_Exit_Online_LIVE/43272

RUNNING TIME: 65 minutes
SHOW SITE: www.seekingtheexit.com
TRAILER: https://youtu.be/kDZgRLg34Sg

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May 14, 2020 · 1:48 pm

Summer Classics Season Postponed to 2021 at Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre

WFIT_Sign at nightCLP officials announced today the cancellation of the remainder of the scheduled 2020 Summer Classics Season at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater. This joins the previously canceled production of NEWSIES.

Since the entire slate of shows were shelved this summer, we would like to announce today:

  • We intend to produce the 2020 Summer Classics Season lineup next summer, in 2021. This is pending rights and talent availability and budget considerations.
  • All 2020 subscriptions will automatically be transferred to the 2021 season
    o Same shows, same seats, same price, same basic timing!

Until and unless we hear from 2020 Summer Classics subscribers, your account in the Cincinnati Landmark Productions ticketing system would show that you are fully paid for the 2021 Summer Classics Season.

You might prefer to use this credit on (1) additional tickets to future productions or (2) as a credit for future subscriptions at either the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater or at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Note: if you donated your Newsies tickets to CLP, we will automatically convert your donation back into tickets to the show for next year. If you wish your donation to remain as a tax deductible contribution, please just let us know that.

Contact the Box Office at (513) 241-6550 – 11am to 5pm, Monday through Friday – as needed. Or email Box Office Manager Denny Reed at dennyreed@clpshows.org.

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May 14, 2020 · 1:40 pm

IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Cancelled at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

CCPAProgramming Updates:

Without an established timeline for the suspension of the mass gathering ban, and with deadlines to begin rehearsals and create sets, props and costumes, CLP senior staff and board must make the difficult decision to cancel the following productions.

Covedale Season Finale IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Cancelled

CLP officials announced this weekend that the scheduled run of IMPOSSIBLE DREAM: CELEBRATING 100 SHOWS AT THE COVEDALE, which was designed to replace the April run of ALL SHOOK UP, has been officially cancelled.

CLP Executive Artistic Director Tim Perrino explained in a letter to ticket-holders that the company has no way of getting this new production on its feet this month, even if the mass gathering ban were to be lifted in time to re-open our doors.

CLP is asking ticket holders to please consider donating the value of their ALL SHOOK UP/IMPOSSIBLE DREAM tickets to Cincinnati Landmark Productions to help the organization through this difficult period.

Until and unless we hear from ALL SHOOK UP/IMPOSSIBLE DREAM ticket holders, in the meantime, your account in the Cincinnati Landmark Productions ticketing system would be credited the amount of your ticket purchase. This could be used for (1) additional tickets to future productions or (2) as a credit for future subscriptions at either the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater or at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Contact the Box Office at (513) 241-6550 – 11am to 5pm, Monday through Friday – if you wish to make other plans. Or email Box Office Manager Denny Reed at dennyreed@clpshows.org.

Stay tuned, though, because we really want to celebrate with you the milestone of our 100th show at the Covedale Center. We’re hopeful we can try the idea again in the future, and we’ll alert you when we do!

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May 13, 2020 · 11:14 am

Casts Announced for GOD OF CARNAGE at Equality Productions

EP_logoEquality Productions proudly announces the casts for GOD OF CARNAGE.

This cast’s performance is expected to be available online Saturday, May 23 for one day only.

  • Alan – Fred Murrell
  • Annette – Katie Jensen
  • Michael – Evan Blanton
  • Veronica – Traci Taylor

This cast’s performance is expected to be available online Sunday, May 24 for one day only.

  • Alan – Chris Bishop
  • Annette – Heather Abbott
  • Michael – Darren Lee
  • Veronica – Linda Callahan

The play by Yasmina Reza (Art) won the Tony Award for Best Play and runs about 90 minutes. Note there is an advisory of Strong Language. The comedy’s inciting incident is a playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys, which brings together two sets of parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the alcohol flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their principles in tatters..

Per the agreement with the play publisher, patrons need to purchase tickets to view the shows online. In light of the country’s economic situation, we offer PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets. The suggested donation is $10 per viewing, which you would donate directly to a Greater Cincinnati community theater of your choice.

For instructions on how to view the performance(s), email equalityproductions@gmail.com with the production(s) you want to watch (i.e., cast of 5/23 and/or cast of 5/24).

Let’s support our community theaters and these talented actors for their time and talent. Thanks for your consideration to donate to our wonderful community theaters on behalf of Equality Productions.

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May 12, 2020 · 9:00 am

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Ready, Set Auction!

Bid on unique experiences, trips and items
while furthering the mission of TCT!

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The cast of ANNIE. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Monday, May 11,, 2020, CINCINNATI:   Starting this Wednesday May 13, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) will be auctioning a number of fun and unique items and experiences to raise funds to sustain its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

TCT’s Ready, Set, Auction! is ready for launch with a robust, nationwide, online auction through the Bidding for Good platform. It will be open from Wednesday, May 13 at 12 noon until Sunday, May 24 at 11:59 PM, with a goal of $30,000.  All proceeds will benefit The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

There are 59 fabulous items and unique experiences to bid on, including:

  • Cincinnati Fire Department 31 – Oakley Station – Dinner at the Firehouse for up to four (4) people.  Enjoy a homemade firehouse dinner with the firefighters in Oakley.  Also includes a tour of the fire station.
  • TCT_Grand Teton Adventure 2Full-day guided Grand Teton Wildlife Safari with gourmet picnic lunch for two (2) on guided scenic Snake River float and lunch for two (2) with a 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa, The Lodge at Jackson Hole, The Wort Hotel, or similar venue in Jackson Hole, WY.
  • Cincinnati Date Night Package with Food, Relaxation and Fun! — Take your special someone and enjoy time together across Cincinnati and beautiful flowers too!  Your package includes dinners out at amazing local Cincinnati restaurants like Sotto, Salazar, Balance Café, Montgomery Inn and more, plus a Cincinnati Pedal Wagon and Mural Tour for two (2), a spa package from Mitchell’s Salon and Day Spa, flowers from Adrian Durban Florist, and much, much more!
  • TCT _Family Holiday Photo

    Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

    With the help of the TCT costume shop, dress your family in iconic holiday attire and have your photo taken with a holiday backdrop. Session will last 1 hour in total and you are welcome to include grandparents, grandchildren, parents, children and up to 2 dogs if desired.

Preview the items as you plot your bidding strategy.

For 100 years, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati has provided education and entertainment for children and the young at heart through the art of stage performance. TCT is the oldest children’s theatre in the nation, and the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire MainStage season to children. TCT directly impacts the lives of nearly 200,000 families and children annually, through Broadway-quality TCT MainStage performances as well as TCT on Tour touring productions and TCT Academy performing arts instruction for children ages 18 months to 18 years.

For more information about the TCT mission, check out our website or enjoy our programming through TCT EVERYWHERE. 

In March of 2020, in response to COVID-19 and school closures, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati launched TCT EVERYWHERE  — an online resource for parents, teachers and students featuring crafts, acting and vocal exercises and contests from the professional artistic staff of TCT Academy; along with study guides, podcasts, videos of past productions, and more.

The TCT Ready, Set, Auction! is designed to raise funds for TCT so that the nonprofit organization may continue to create online programming and plan for the time when we are able to gather again and benefit from the magic of live theatre.

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