Monthly Archives: February 2022

Two Actors Sought for SPUNK at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFalcon is seeking 2 African-American males to fill 2 additional roles in our upcoming production of SPUNK.

The production runs May 20-June 4, 2022.  Interested actors should contact Artistic Director, Ted Weil, at tweil@falcontheater.net ASAP to schedule an online audition.

This production includes a stipend for all artists.
NOTE: Due to current COVID-19 safety precautions, all actors are required to be fully vaccinated.

SPUNK by Zora Neale Hurston, adapted by George C. Wolfe
Directed by Candice Handy
Character Descriptions (all roles are written for black actors):

Blues Speak Woman: Narrator and sometimes performer. Sings the Blues.
Guitar Man: Plays guitar and sings the Blues.
Ensemble Men: 3 male actors who play all the roles in the 3 stories told in the play.
Ensemble Female: 1 Female actor who plays all the female roles in the 3 stories.

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2022 Summer Season Announced by Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

CAST_logoSHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
July 1-10, 2022
Stained Glass Theater, Newport KY

CHICAGO
July 15-24, 2022
Highlands High Schook, Fort Thomas KY

For additional information visit www.caststages.org

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The Passing of Lynn Ann Minges

From the obituary:

MISC_Lynn Ann MingesLynn Ann Minges (nee Wuest), of Harrison, passed away on February 17, 2022, at the age of 67. Lynn was born to Richard E. and Gloria M. (nee Raffenberg) Wuest on October 17, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio. On April 26, 1975, Lynn married George Stephen Minges. Together they were blessed with 4 children: Sarah, George, Rebecca, and Stephen. Lynn was a true thespian; she acted in the Rivertown Players Theater and sang in VOCE Harrison Community Choir. She also served as treasurer of VOCE Harrison Community Choir. Lynn loved the Cincinnati Reds and was a longtime member of the Rosie Reds. Lynn was very outgoing and fun-loving. She never knew a stranger.

Those left to cherish her memory were her loving husband: Stephen Minges; devoted children: Sarah (Nathan Martin) Minges, George Charles Minges, Rebecca Minges, Stephen R. Minges; grandson: George James Minges.

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents: Richard E. and Gloria M. Wuest.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 10010 Carolina Trace Rd., Harrison, Ohio 45030, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Venice Cemetery in Ross, Ohio.

The family requests memorials to be made to the Harrison Life Squad. A funeral home representative will be present to help the day of the services. If you are unable to attend you may mail your memorial to Brater Winter funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Street, Harrison, Ohio 45030. 

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS Runs March 19-April 17

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 19-April 17
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Laura Gordon

Cast: Kate Abbruzzese as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Gina Daniels as Clairee Belcher, Annie Fitzpatrick as M’Lynn Eatenton, Naomi Jacobson as Ouiser Boudreaux, Brittany Anikka Liu as Annelle Dupuy-Desoto & Susan Lynskey as Truvy Jones

At Truvy’s beauty salon you can always get the best hair ‘do — and the best gossip! A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss. Beloved characters like the wise-cracking Truvy and her eager new assistant Annelle, curmudgeonly Ouiser, millionaire Miss Clairee, and local social leader M’lynn and her sweet-natured daughter Shelby all find their lives and relationships tested. But in the face of impossible decisions, their bonds with one another only strengthen. Written with heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee, Steel Magnolias revels in the power and grace of female friendship. Ages 13 and up.

2/18/22 – Health and Safety

  • In preview Sat, March 19 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, March 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 27 at 2pm
  • Tue, March 29 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, March 30 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 21-April 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 3 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 12-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 17 at 2pm

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Cast Announced for BONNIE & CLYDE at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoDirector Derek Dunavent is excited to announce the cast of BONNIE & CLYDE:

  • Bonnie Parker – Ava Linder
  • Clyde Barrow – Doug Gibbons
  • Marvin “Buck” Barrow – Gabriel Ison
  • Blanch Barrow – Abby Smith
  • Ted Hinton – Sam Jacobi
  • Preacher – Carlos Baez Jr.
  • Young Bonnie – Josie Birdsong
  • Young Clyde – Penny Bayman
  • Cumie Barrow – Jenny Frankenfeld Weber
  • Henry Barrow – Steve Dietrich
  • Emma Parker – Elizabeth Farney Maxson
  • Sheriff Schmid – Cody Peterson
  • Gov. Miriam Ferguson – Madison Kendall Wells
  • Bud/Capt. Frank Hammer – Andrew Dahlke
  • Bob Alcorn – Michael Schumacher
  • Stella – Sydney Edington
  • Trish – Michelle Roush
  • Elenore – Sydney Webb

Congratulations to all!

Performance dates are May 6-15.

For more information visit www.troycivictheatre.com

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