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December 14, 2021 · 9:15 am

Auditions Announced for SWEENEY TODD at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logo1/6/21 – GHCT’s production of SWEENEY TODD has been postponed until sometime next season.

SWEENEY TODD
Directed by Rhonda Lucas
Music Directed by Joel Kurzynski and Darin Art
Produced by Brett Sandlin
Sponsored by The Crum Family

  • Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 7:00PM
  • Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 7:00PM

The Creative Center at the Palace
215 S. Third St.
Hamilton, OH 45011

Show dates: April 28-May 1, 2022

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife.

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare 32 bars of an appropriate song demonstrating your vocal range. You may be asked to read from the script. You will not be asked to dance. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist that will be provided. We will also provide a speaker if you wish to sing to digitally pre-recorded music.

CASTING
The age ranges listed are the characters’ ages, not necessarily the ages of the actors:

Sweeney Todd (30s-50s): a wrongly convicted master barber; vengeful, brooding and morose with a certain cynical charm. He must have a commanding presence. Vocal range: Baritone – F2 – Gb4

Mrs. Lovett (30s-50s): an entrepreneurial and unscrupulous meat pie shop owner. She is talkative, cheerful, manipulative, devious and ambitious. Great comedic timing is necessary. Vocal range: Mezzo w/belt – G3 – E5

Anthony (20s): a naive and youthful sailor; positive demeanor, brave, romantic. Vocal range: Tenor – Bb2-F4

Johanna (needs to appear 16): Todd’s daughter and the Judge’s ward; high-spirited, full of innocence. Vocal range: Soprano – Bb3-A5

Tobias (11-18): a poor simpleton youngster apprenticed to Pirelli; loyal, truthful, innocent. Vocal range: Tenor – Bb2-Ab4.

Beggar Woman (Lucy) (30s-50s): an eerie, poor soul living on the streets; deranged and schizophrenic. Vocal range: Mezzo – Ab3 – F5

Judge Turpin (50 plus): a lecherous, corrupt and evil public official who portrays himself as sanctimonious.. Vocal range Bass – E2-Gb4

Beadle Bamford (30s-50): a pompous public official; eager, violent, unscrupulous. Vocal range: High Tenor – D3-D5

Adolfo Pirelli (20s-50s): An Irish charlatan and former employee of Todd’s who has since developed a public persona as a flashy and flamboyant Italian barber; crooked, calculating and conniving. Both Italian and Irish accents are required. Vocal range: High Tenor – B2-C5

Male & Female Ensemble: A strong ensemble needed for this show. They act as a Greek Chorus commenting on the action and augmenting the story. Some of the roles they will portray include; Storytellers, Townspeople, Police, Lunatics and Customers. The Ensemble gets ample opportunity for vocal challenges and is showcased throughout. Vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will begin the week of February 13th and will be determined based on cast availability. Sunday and Friday evening rehearsals are likely.

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December 13, 2021 · 10:36 am

Auditions Announced for FARCE OF HABIT at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoDirector Steve Dietrich is seeking 4 men and 4 women for the Jones, Hope, Wooten hit farce, FARCE OF HABIT.

Auditions are Monday December 13 and Wednesday December 15 at 7:00 pm at the Barn in the Park.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please note there will NOT be auditions on Tuesday December 14th due to a theatre board meeting.

The absurdly funny show takes us to the Reel ’Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. D. Gene, is looking forward to a peaceful weekend on the lake. But his wife is trying to kick caffeine, his son’s marriage to Jenna is falling apart, and his sister is caught up in a bizarre undercover police assignment. Add a gaggle of nuns who’ve converged on the Inn, a nationally known relationship guru whose colossal ego threatens everyone’s sanity staying the weekend, a shy man anxious to cut loose and embrace his “inner caveman” and a couple of wild women who may or may not be who they claim to be – throw in the storm of the century that’s fast bearing down on Mayhew, Arkansas – and D. Gene has no prayer of baiting a hook any time soon.

Characters:

  • Wanelle Wilburn – 40s to 60s – with her husband D. Gene, runs the Reel ‘Em Inn fishing lodge. Has decided to give up caffeine cold turkey with a lodge full of crazy characters for the weekend, and a serial killer on the loose.
  • D. Gene Wilburn – 40s to 60s – runs the Reel ‘Em Inn fishing lodge- just wants a quiet weekend to relax. And a chance to keep away from his worse fear – nuns.
  • Maxine Wilburn Sugs – 50s to 60s – D. Gene’s older sister. Local cop who is going undercover to infiltrate a biker gang.
  • Jock McNair – age flexible – radio personality, escaping to the quiet lodge to finish up his upcoming book and hide from his estranged wife.
  • Jenna Wilburn – 20s to early 30s – the Wilburn’s daughter in law, Jenna is trying to keep herself together while her marriage is seemingly falling apart
  • Ty Wilburn – 20s to early 30s – D Gene and Wanelle’s son, recently married, and has a secret that keeps him out late at night and coming home happier than he has ever been. Will dress in outlandish costumes, including a can-can dress.
  • Huddle Fisk – age flexible – an shy guy from Ohio who is anxious to cut loose.
  • Sister Myrtle Agnes – age flexible – part of the group of nuns at the lodge during retreat, she vows to help everyone break any bad habits they might have.
  • Barb Stratton – age flexible, Jock’s estranged wife, she comes looking for him to make sure she is getting everything she is due during the divorce.

This is a fast paced, high energy, physical show. Most actors will need to be able to run around the stage and possibly the theatre, and perform other physical comedy bits throughout the play. Maxine, D Gene, Wanelle, Jenna, and Ty will need an Arkansas accent.

Performances are March 4-6, 11-13, 2022. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. There is a cast and crew meet and greet with the audience at Moeller Brew Barn in Troy after the show March 6th.

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December 13, 2021 · 10:28 am

The Carnegie Theatre Season Continues With THE SOUND OF MUSIC

TC_The Sound of Music logoBeloved family-friendly musical to be performed weekends Jan. 29-Feb.13

(COVINGTON, KY) – The Carnegie proudly continues its 2021-22 Theatre Series with the beloved Rodgers & Hammertstein musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC, playing on the Otto M. Budig stage weekends Jan. 29 – Feb. 13, 2022.

Set in Austria, THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells the story of an exuberant young governess as she brings music and joy back to a broken family… Only to face danger as the Nazis gain power.

Featuring an iconic score, THE SOUND OF MUSIC features performances of several classic tunes including “My Favorite Things,” Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Climb Every Mountain.” This family-friendly favorite shares a meaningful story in a setting enjoyable for all ages.

“We can’t wait to share this classic musical with families across the tristate in a triumphant return to our gorgeous, historic theatre,” said The Carnegie Theatre Director Maggie Perrino. “We’ve been busy during the last 20 months and audiences will not only see a spectacular show but also a lot of restoration work to the facility that will keep our theatre beautiful for the next generation. Come and share a special theatre experience with the family at The Carnegie this winter!”

Performances of THE SOUND OF MUSIC run weekends Jan. 29-Feb. 13, with an initial Saturday, Jan. 29 performance at 7:30 p.m. followed by performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., remaining Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $32, $29 for Carnegie Members, $25 for students, and $15 for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., in person or by phone at (859) 957-1940, or online at www.thecarnegie.com. Patrons seeking group or student tickets should call to make arrangements.

CONTENT ADVISORY:  This is a family-friendly production. Appropriate for all ages.

“The Sound of Music” is presented by special arrangement with CONCORD Theatricals, Inc. 

The Carnegie’s 2021-22 Theatre Series is presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support for The Carnegie’s Theatre Series comes from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet. 

About The Carnegie: The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr Foundation, Cincinnati International Wine Festival, the City of Covington, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, and the Kentucky Arts Council.  

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CAST:

  • Maria Rainer – Abigail Tucker
  • The Mother Abbess/Admiral Von Schreiber – Helen Anneliesa Raymond-Goers
  • Sister Berthe/Frau Schmidt – Ollice Spaulding
  • Sister Margaretta/Frau Zeller – Jessica Zylstra
  • Sister Sophia/Baroness Elberfeld – Sally Modzelewski
  • Captain Georg Von Trapp – Evan Koons
  • Franz – Sean P. Mette
  • Rolf – Andrew Burke
  • Elsa Schraeder/Nun ensemble – Claire Lopatka
  • Max Detweiler – Jeremiah Plessinger
  • Herr Zeller/Ensemble – Chris Bishop
  • Liesl – Alyssa Hart
  • Friedrich – Javier Beatty
  • Louisa – Arabella Bertucci
  • Kurt – Desmond Hutchens
  • Brigitta – Peyton Morgan
  • Marta – Maggie Zink
  • Gretl – Lila Rogers

PRODUCTION TEAM:

  • Director/Choreographer – Leslie Goddard Baum
  • Assistant Choreographer – Nathan Goodlett
  • Music Director – Steve Goers
  • SM – Morgan Becker
  • Assistant Director – Hannah Gregory
  • ASM/Props – Erin Caudill
  • Costume Design – Beth Joos
  • Scenic Designer – Tyler Gabbard
  • Sound Designer – Eric Bardes
  • Lighting Design – Baron Leon
  • Technical Director – Alicia Rhodus
  • Maggie Perrino – Producer

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December 13, 2021 · 10:05 am

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTMAN COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs Jan. 13-16

INNOVA_25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTMAN COUNTY SPELLING BEE
INNOVAtheatre
Jan. 13-16
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed by NIcholas Brown
Choreographed by Anna Rae Brown
Vocal direction by Adelyn Rae Helms
Orchestral Direction by Judy Mansky

Cast: Abby Brown as Olive Ostrovsky, Bri Landrum as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Liz Lindon as Marcy Park, Sam Horton as William Barfee, Chase Engel as Leaf Coneybear, Jacob Nichols as Chip Tolentino, Clare Hingsbergen as Miss Rona Peretti, Jason S Lakes as Mr Douglas Panch & Michaela Cramer as (Mitch) Mahoney

An eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition.

12/13/21 – Masks are not required, but are optional. The theater is open at full capacity.

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 15 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 16 at 3pm

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December 13, 2021 · 9:35 am

Footlighters’ BONNIE & CLYDE Tickets Now on Sale

FLI_Bonnie & Clyde promo

Robert Breslin IV as Clyde Barrow & Grace Nowak as Bonnie Parker.

Now you should absolutely believe what you’ve heard in all the newspapers!

Get your tickets for Footlighters’ BONNIE & CLYDE while the news is hot!

January 20th- February 6th, 2022

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=126999

Cast:

  • Clyde Barrow – Robert Breslin IV
  • Bonnie Parker – Grace Nowak
  • Buck Barrow – Alex DeVore
  • Blanche Barrow – Annie Bloemer
  • Cumie Barrow – Cathy Bennett
  • Sherrif Schmid – Joseph Moreland
  • Ted Hinton – Marco Colant
  • Young Clyde – Corey Meyer
  • Young Bonnie – Abigail Glacken
  • Emma Parker – Marypat Carletti
  • Preacher – Jeff Richardson
  • Henry Barrow/ Captin Hamer – H. Scott Nesbitt
  • Bob Alcorn/Judge – Chuck Ingram
  • Trish – Rachel Scardina
  • Eleanore Logyn Sanchez
  • Stella – Adria Whitfill
  • Ensemble – Michael Rowlett
  • Ensemble – James Lindeman

Book by Ivan Menchell
Lyrics by Don Black
Music by Frank Wildhorn

Directed by Bunny Arszman
Produced by Mary Stone
Music and Vocal Directed by Paul Chiappone
Choreographed by JV Katz

“It’s called The story of Bonnie and Clyde. You’ve heard of the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died. If you’re still in need of  something to read… here’s the story of Bonnie and Clyde.” – Bonnie Parker.

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