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May 3, 2021 · 11:54 am

Auditions Announced for WE WILL ROCK YOU at Queen City Productions

QCP logo2Queen City Productions will be holding auditions for its summer musical, the regional premiere of WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical by Queen and Ben Elton!

WE WILL ROCK YOU is a futuristic rock musical featuring the music of legendary rock band, Queen. It tells the story of Galileo, a young man who is tired of being told to fit in, in a world where everyone is the same and rock music has long since disappeared. So he sets out on an epic journey to find himself, and subsequently, bring rock and individuality back to the world. With songs like, “Killer Queen,” “Under Pressure” and “Somebody to Love,” you will not want to miss out on being a part of this awesome regional premiere!

Auditionees should:

  • Be at least 10 years of age
  • Prepare a rock, pop/rock, or Broadway pop/rock vocal selection that best showcases your vocal ability and personality. (vocal selections can be performed acapella or you can bring instrumental back tracks with you. No accompanist will be provided.)
  • Be prepared to do cold readings from the script
  • Be prepared to learn a short dance combination

Click the link below to sign up for an audition time. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen in the next available slot. Invited call-backs will be held on May 17th @ 7:00pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44ACAA2AAAFD0-wewill

Auditions and Performances will be held at the Arts Center at Dunham.
Performance dates are July 23rd-August 1st.

Please contact us at queencityproductions@yahoo.com with any questions.

YouTube links to the soundtrack and video of the show located below:

We look forward to rocking with you this summer!

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May 3, 2021 · 10:47 am

Auditions Announced for IF THIS ISN’T LOVE at Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoMason Community Players is holding auditions for its second virtual show of 2021.

MCP is presenting IF THIS ISN’T LOVE, two one-acts that explore the intricacies of relationships and the allure of love. Directed by Jay Fultz, the show will be aired as a live Zoom event July 9-11, 2021. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 8:00 PM with the Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.

The first one-act, A Tale of Two Spectators, has two characters – one male, one female. Set in the course of one evening, these two individuals share their feelings as they watch their partners developing a relationship with each other. Will their visits to the same park bench over the past few months lead to a loving relationship for them, as well?

The second one-act, Why We Like Love Stories, weaves a tale of blooming love relationships and how they can become intertwined. This cast includes two males and two females and is best suited for younger performers, teens through early 30s.

If you would like to be a part of IF THIS ISN’T LOVE, please send an e-mail to masonplayers@masonplayers.org expressing your interest before Saturday, May 8, 2021. You will be contacted by Jay and he will schedule a time for you to audition with others via a Zoom setting.

Please consider joining MCP in this summer offering.

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May 3, 2021 · 10:37 am

NKU SOTA Streams FALLING AND LOVING

NKU_Falling and Loving logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts presents Charles Mee’s “Falling and Loving” to continue the 2020-21 Theatre + Dance academic season. “Falling and Loving” will be available on-demand through ShowTix4U now through June 30, 2021.

“Charles Mee’s poetry is the star against the backdrop of COVID-19,” said director Corrie Danieley. “Even though this year seems horrible, there is still much beauty and love to experience, and our actors got to portray that through this project.” 

  • What: “Falling and Loving” by Charles Mee
  • When: Now through June 30, 2021
  • Where: Online at ShowTix4U
  • Admission: $4 for On-Demand 48-hour rental

“Falling and Loving” is written in the form of poetry and does not follow a traditional plot, as it resembles a modern art piece. The production consists of a collection of monologues and duet scenes which explore the themes of falling into and out of love. The play depicts the beauty and ugliness of life through various, relatable life situations. There are very sweet moments and very ugly moments in this show.

The NKU cast features Gabby Barbosa, Courtney Blythe, Shelby Flynn, Anna Grace Rose, Ariana Catalano, Mo Cox, Mae Miller, Erin Caudill, Art Patrick, Jason Coffenberry, Raven Hughley, Justin Huddilston, Trey Finkenstead, Chris Monell, Nick Palazzolo, and Thomas Smith. Norse Media and Chris Strobel graciously provided filming and editing support during the production process.

Creating theatre at a university under COVID restrictions brought many challenges and required a production team willing to think outside the box and develop creative solutions in a completely fluid environment. This production’s primary goal was to create theatre safely while incorporating new experiences. Actors met for rehearsals one-on-one with the director, rotating rooms every 45 minutes to ensure air circulation, and everyone remained masked at all times. The show was recorded with one actor at a time, in a completely isolated and distanced environment. The entire process was in compliance with the Norse Nine guidelines.

About NKU:  Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

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May 3, 2021 · 9:14 am

Auditions Announced for CINCYDANCE! for Second and Third Graders at Cincinnati Ballet

CB_CincyDance promoCALLING ALL SECOND AND THIRD GRADERS FOR OPEN AUDITION MAY 15
Free summer classes will introduce children to ballet and other dance styles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Cincinnati, OH, April 25, 2021) — Join Cincinnati Ballet for a FREE summer dance experience connecting your second or third grader to the joy and discipline of dance! Any second or third grader in the tri-state area is invited to audition Saturday, May 15 at Cincinnati Ballet. To accommodate as many students as possible, there will be two audition times at 4 pm and 5 pm. (All details below) Following the audition, select dancers will be chosen to join CincyDance’s Ballet Foundations class, a nine-week program this summer that will teach children ballet fundamentals in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Classes are 2 hours with a 20-minute snack and water break provided by Cincinnati Ballet. The first hour of class will focus on a warm-up and ballet technique and the second half of class will include a guest teacher to introduce the students to dance styles including street, modern, and musical theater.

CincyDance! is a fully scholarshipped program designed to remove barriers and encourage racial, gender and economic diversity within the Otto M. Budig Academy. After the Ballet Foundations experience, five to six students will be given the opportunity to receive full, lifetime tuition scholarships to Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy. The Academy’s pre-professional training program provides students with a world-class dance education as well as performance opportunities with the Academy and Cincinnati Ballet’s professional company. Students may go on to pursue dance as a career pathway or as a personal passion. The May 15th audition is the beginning to a student’s exciting journey with Cincinnati Ballet and high-quality dance training.

DATE: May 15, 2021
CHECK-IN: 3:30-4 PM or 4:30-5 PM
AUDITION: 4 PM or 5 PM
WHERE: 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Any second and third grader in the tri-state area
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will audition in bare feet.
HOW TO PREPARE: Show up and bring your best self! No previous dance training or audition materials are required.
HOW TO REGISTER: Register here or by call us at 513-562-1124. Due to the limited capacity, we encourage all participants to pre-register online or by phone. Limited registration will be available on day of audition.
SAFETY: Anyone who enters the Ballet Center must wear a mask, maintain a safe distance, answer health questions, and respect all health and safety protocols as stated by Cincinnati Ballet. Class space is limited.

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About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

Cincinnati Ballet 2020-2021 Season Sponsors: Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret and Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Frisch’s, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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