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June 21, 2022 · 9:39 am

CHICAGO Runs July 15-24

CAST_Chicago liogoCHICAGO
Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
July 15-24
Highland High School [Fort Thomas]

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In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.

  • Fri-Sat, July 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 24 at 2pm

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June 20, 2022 · 2:04 pm

Preschool Dance Instructors Sought by Tippi Toes

MISC_Tippi Toes logoLooking to work for an imaginative and fun dance program focused on sharing joy and building confidence in kids? Tippi Toes offers just that!! We are looking to hire Preschool Dance instructors that are reliable and have a love for children!

Hiring Preschool Dance Instructors!!
August start
Consistent weekly schedule
I will work with your schedule

Must be super reliable and love kids!
Dance, musical theatre, or other performance background preferred, Lesson plans and choreography are provided.

Email your resume to Jen Marchal, cincinnati@tippitoesdance.com.
Include a brief paragraph about why you are interested in this position and your general availability Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm.

Job posting and application instructions are available here: https://www.tippitoesdance.com/cincinnati/our-team/

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June 20, 2022 · 1:59 pm

2022 Picks of the Cincy Fringe Awards Announced

CFF2022 logoIf you couldn’t join us for our triumphant celebration at the end of the Festival on Saturday Night, here are your 2022 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Picks of the Fringe!

  • Spirit of the Fringe Award: CHANGING MY MAJOR TO JOAN from Boris Dansbury
  • Pick of the Digital Fringe: THE DEFINITION ASSOCIATION from Maatology Productions
  • Critic’s Pick of the Fringe: WUTHERING: A Musical on the Moors from Gregory & McWethy
  • The Linda Bowen All Access Pick of the Fringe: THE SEX LIFE OF BUTTERFLIES from Martin Dockery
  • The David C. Herriman Artists Pick of the Fringe: ROSEGOLD from Donna Kay Yarborough
  • The Audience Pick of the Fringe: TEXAS ANNIE: Legend of the Moan Ranger from Jennifer Howd and Maggie Perrino
  • The Dr. Robert J. Thierauf Producer’s Pick of the Fringe: HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF from Your Silent Partner.

A big congratulations to our award winners this year, and all the trailblazing artists who were part of the 2022 Festival. We are so grateful to be a place where your creativity, ingenuity, and joy could shine!

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June 20, 2022 · 9:48 am

Auditions Announced for THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell

Auditions are Mon & Tue, Jul 11 & 12, 2022, starting at 7pm both nights.

Production dates: Aug 26-Sep 11, 2022

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993

Directed by Tim Rezash
Produced by Debra Kent

Based on actual events (how loosely is anyone’s guess), Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy — an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned by Emily Penrose to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.

Casting Requirements:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
  • Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Jul 18 and Sep 11, 2022

Roles:

  • Jim Fingal – 20s, recent Harvard graduate
  • Emily Penrose – Late 40s to 60s, Editor-in-Chief
  • John D’Agata – 40s to 60s, essayist

For more information please contact Debra Kent at dannkent@aol.com.

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June 19, 2022 · 9:57 am

2021-2022 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

ACT_logoScroll down for links to Orchid Awards by Group

NAMED AWARDS 

  • ART ROUSE AWARD – Bunny Arszman
  • MARIO PITOCCO AWARD – Elaine Michael
  • ROGER GROOMS AWARD –Danny Davies
  • PRESIDENT’S AWARD – Joy Sharp & Mary Stone
  • RISING STAR AWARD – Jake Hart (MPI), Sophie Grant (TDW), James Major (ACTUP), Molly Sexton (CMT), Stephanie Mackris (LSC), Katie Werner (MCP) & Parker Culp (CSP)
  • SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY THEATRE AWARD – Amanda Emmons Shumate & Elaine Volker

OCTA_logoEXCERPTS INVITED TO REPRESENT THE SOUTHWEST REGION AT STATE

  • BRIGHT STAR – The Drama Workshop
  • THE OUTSIDER – Mariemont Players
  • THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE – Tri-County Players (Alternate, also performing at State)

EXCERPT AWARDS 

Below is the list of OCTA awards for the shows that excerpted over the weekend.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Queen City Productions

  • MERIT IN I LOVE YOU TRIO MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – Erica Wilson
  • MERIT IN I LOVE YOU TRIO MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – Maddie Smith
  • MERIT IN I LOVE YOU TRIO MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – Kevin Dunaway

BRIGHT STAR
The Drama Workshop

  • MERIT IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS BILLY – Nicholas Dunker
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS MAX –  Rob Bucher
  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Dennis Murphy
  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Denise Schnieders
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – The Musicians
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMING – Dennis Murphy
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS JIMMY RAY- Peyton Hahn
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS MAYOR – Forrest Fairley
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast of BRIGHT STAR
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS ALICE – Stefanie Adams
  • OUTSTANDING IN DIRECTION – Dennis Murphy
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Linda Abbott

FALSETTOS
Cincinnati Music Theatre

  • MERIT IN SET CREW – Paul Hahn
  • MERIT IN DIRECTION – Amanda Marasch
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS JASON – Leland Parker McGuire
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Jim Swartout
  • MERIT IN VOCAL ENSEMBLE – The Cast of FALSETTOS
  • MERIT IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE AS MARVIN – Zac Hoffman

INCORRIGIBLE
CenterStage Players

  • MERIT IN ACTING AS JAKE – Neil Geoppinger
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS ROBBY – Parker Culp
  • OUTSTANDING IN ORIGINAL WORK – Teri Foltz

THE OUTSIDER
Mariemont Players 

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS NED NEWLEY – Chuck Ingram
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast of THE OUTSIDER
  • OUTSTANDING IN DIRECTION – Douglas Berlon
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS DAVE RILEY – Aaron Mettey
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS LOUISE PEAKES – Debbi Berlon
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS ARTHUR VANCE – Eric Day

SYLVIA
Village Players

  • MERIT IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast of SYLVIA
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL TRIO PERFORMANCE AS SYLVIA – Molly Sexton
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL TRIO PERFORMANCE AS GREG – BJ Simpson
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL TRIO PERFORMANCE AS KATE – Jennifer Davis
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING – Molly Sexton

THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE
Tri-County Players

  • MERIT IN SET DESIGN – Burt McCollom
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS HATTIE – Sharon Rose Tyahur
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS BILL – Darren Lee
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS GREEK CHOURS – Linda Roll
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS GREEK CHOURS – Kelly Goeppinger
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS GREEK CHOURS – Heidi Beck
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Burt McCollom
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMING – Linda Roll
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS OLIVE – Cindy Miller
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast of THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE

WRONG WINDOW
Beechmont Players

  • MERIT IN ACTING AS LOOMIS – Jim Waldfogle
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS LILA LARSWALD – Katherine Anderson

ORCHID AWARDS

The Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of the ACT of Greater Cincinnati member groups. Orchid awards for the 2021-2022 Season:

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