Monthly Archives: May 2020

PIPELINE and PHOTOGRAPH 51 Cancelled at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

ETC_new_logo_bannerAs the devastating global pandemic continues to unfurl and impact communities near and far, ETC’s leadership and staff have been charting a responsible, viable way forward for when the curtain will rise again. In the meantime, we have adapted many of our programs to share digitally and stay connected with our audiences and we hope you’ll visit us online right now.

In March, we shared our intention to reopen Pipeline later this spring and present Photograph 51 shortly thereafter; we also announced the cancellation of 20th Century Blues. Like many of our arts peers, ETC has had to make extraordinarily challenging choices in response to this rapidly evolving crisis. After thorough consideration, we have made the heart-wrenching decision to cancel the remainder of our 2019-2020 Season and to put our efforts into rebuilding a strong, meaningful season for our audiences and artists for the fall. It remains our hope, though, to share one or more of these shows someday with you if possible.

Your Unused Ticket Options
Below are your options as a current ticket holder. For your convenience, you may complete quick online instructions for how to handle your unused tickets. Alternatively, you may contact our box office and leave us a message; we will return your call within 24-48 hours.

Online Instructions

Call Box Office: 513.421-3555 M-F, 10am-5pm

Convert your ticket(s) into a fully tax-deductible donation
Donate the cost of your ticket(s) in place of requesting a refund. Your generosity will help to ensure ETC’s future by offsetting some of the lost revenue incurred from having to cancel more than a third of our season. ETC will, of course, honor any refund requests.

Credit the cost of your ticket(s) to your account
This credit may be applied towards any future ticket or subscription package. This will help us remain financially stable as we resiliently plan for another compelling season.

Consider a subscription, gift voucher, or contribution
It’s admittedly awkward to ask for your help at the very time we can’t actually fulfill our mission, but such is the tenuous predicament in which we find ourselves. For anyone financially able to, we humbly request you subscribe for next season, purchase gift vouchers, and/or make a tax-deductible gift. If ever there were a time to subscribe, renew your donation, or make your first contribution, now is that time and truly anything helps.

Join us online
We invite you to participate in digitally-adapted free programs, such as: our weekly Meet the Artists live series where guests answer your questions on-air; our crowd-sourced Prelude-at-a-Distance, a choose your own adventure-style script and performance; and weekly audition tips, plus much, much more!

With your help, ETC will emerge from these challenges to become stronger than ever. All of us at the theatre—staff, board, artists, and volunteers—appreciate you immensely. Thank you for considering our requests. We wish you and your loved ones good health.

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Spring Auditions Announced for Cincinnati Boychoir

MISC_Cincinnati Boychoir logJune 1 from 5:30-8:30pm

Even while we’re staying at home, we’re planning for a wonderful 2020-2021 season with excellent music education and exciting performances, all in a tight knit community of boys and their families. The most important part of all this are the talented and dedicated boys who sing in our choirs!

Who’s eligible for an audition?

  • Boys who will be in grade 3-12 in the 2020-2021 school year
  • Boys who love to sing
  • Boys who want to sing with other boys who love to sing

Our auditions for the coming season will look a little different, as we maintain our social distance for the time being. Different doesn’t mean complicated though! Here are the very simple steps!

  1. Register for an audition using the button to the right.
  2. You’ll receive an email confirming that you’ve registered for an audition. Included in this email will be an audition time and a Zoom invitation.
  3. Prepare a song you love to sing and that sounds good in your voice.
  4. Show up on Zoom at your audition time!

To register for an audition, visit https://cincinnatiboychoir.org/audition.

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CHARLOTTE’S WEB Cancelled at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoIt is with great sadness we announce the Beechmont Players Board has made the difficult decision to cancel our summer production of CHARLOTTE’S WEB due to the restrictions and guidelines surrounding COVID-19.

While we were eager to bring this production to life over the summer, the health and safety of our cast, crew, orchestra and patrons is far more important.

We hope to add this production to a future season and most importantly, hope you will he join us when we do.

Thank you for your understanding and please watch our website as well as, social media accounts for more updates in the coming months.

Stay healthy!

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2020-2021 Season Updated at CenterStage Players

CSPOH_logoCenterStage Players regrets to announce that we have had to postpone our production of Heathers-The Musical once again due to the continued restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 virus. We would sincerely like to thank Sunset Players for their generous offer to utilize their facility when we initially elected to postpone the show until July. Heathers will now be the anchor show for our 2020-21 season back at Lockland HS. Our revised lineup with anticipated show dates is as follows:

MOMUS & APHRODITE
Directed by Chris Lee
Sept. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

MACBETH
Directed by Tom Peters
Nov. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

INCORRIGIBLE
Directed by Mark Culp
Feb. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

HEATHER The Musical
Directed by Amanda Borchers
Apr. 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2

Be sure to frequently check both our facebook page and website for information regarding auditions and tickets for upcoming shows.

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The Passing of Laura M. Lowe

MISC_Laura Lowe

Laura M. Lowe

From https://catchen.com/tribute/details/2192/Laura-Lowe/obituary.html

Laura M. Lowe (3/25/68) passed away unexpectedly at her home in Florence on May 5, 2020. A theatre lover and supporter, she served as president and founding member of the League of Cincinnati Theatres reflecting her lifelong love of theatre. Laura operated her own business providing grant-writing services to nonprofit organizations. She was a member of Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati and is survived by her parents, Jerry and JaNoel Lowe. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Elsmere assisting the family.

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