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June 21, 2023 · 5:45 am

2022-2023 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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NAMED AWARDS 

  • ART ROUSE AWARD – Judy Berrens
  • MARIO PITOCCO AWARD – George Fee
  • ROGER GROOMS AWARD – Charles Wilhelm
  • PRESIDENT’S AWARD – Amy Waldfogle
  • RISING STAR AWARD – Emily Nickles (ACTUP), Zak Kelley (CSP), John Michael Durnil (CMT), Megan Horton (FLI), Pollen Greely (INNOVA), Pettrina Barresi (LSC), Kelly Holtgrefe (MPI), Dana Davis (MCP), Nick Dunker (SSP), Chris & Amy Evers (TDW)
  • SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY THEATRE AWARD – Cathy Lutts and Kent Smith

OCTA_logoEXCERPTS INVITED TO REPRESENT THE SOUTHWEST REGION AT STATE

  • A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER – Footlighters, Inc.
  • KINKY BOOTS – Cincinnati Music Theatre
  • A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE – Tri-County Players
  •  THE GODS OF COMEDY – Mariemont Players (Alternate)

EXCERPT AWARDS 

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

The three shows chosen to attend the Labor Day conference are: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and KINKY BOOTS. The alternate show is Ken Ludwigs’ THE GODS OF COMEDY..

THE MATCHMAKER
Beechmont Players

  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Kathy Beiting
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Adria Bentley
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMING – Faye Crawford
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS BARNABY – Zak Slemmer
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS CORNELIUS – Michael Blessing
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS DOLLY – Jody Hart
  • MERIT IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • MERIT IN DUET ACTING PERFORMANCE – Zak Slemmer
  • MERIT IN DUET ACTING PERFORMANCE – Michael Blessing

THE LARAMIE PROJECT: Ten Years Later
CenterStage Players

  • MERIT IN ACTING AS CATHERINE CONNOLLY – Tobie Braverman
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS DAVE O’MALLEY – Joel Lind
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS MARGE MURRAY – Betty Coulter
  • MERIT IN AUDIOVISUAL – Fred Hunt
  • MERIT IN AUDIOVISUAL – Chris Vassaux

KINKY BOOTS
Cincinnati Music Theatre

  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS LOLA/SIMON – Garrett Klass
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS LAUREN – Rebecca Wall
  • OUTSTANDING IN DUET PERFORMANCE FOR NOT MY FATHER’S SON – Robert Breslin
  • OUTSTANDING IN DUET PERFORMANCE FOR NOT MY FATHER’S SON – Garrett Klass
  • OUTSTANDING IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Jules Breslin
  • OUTSTANDING IN SET DESIGN – Matt Santeler
  • OUTSTANDING IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANC – The Kinky Boots Band
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS DON – Jamie Sivrais
  • EXCELLENCE IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE – Robert Breslin
  • OUTSTANDING IN DIRECTION – Aubrey E. Wilson
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS GEORGE – John Michael Durnill
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Alan Masters
  • OUTSTANDING IN VOCAL DIRECTION – Madelaine Wilkerson
  • OUTSTANDING IN WIGS AND HAIR – Madelaine Wilkerson
  • OUTSTANDING IN WIGS AND HAIR – Sierra Magill

RADIUM GIRLS
The Drama Workshop

  • MERIT IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Amanda Borchers
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Adam Borchers
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Dennis Murphy
  • MERIT IN TRIO ACTING ENSEMBLE IRENE, KATHRYN, AND GRACE – Collette Thomas
  • MERIT IN TRIO ACTING ENSEMBLE IRENE, KATHRYN, AND GRACE – Cassandra Homan-Wall
  • MERIT IN TRIO ACTING ENSEMBLE IRENE, KATHRYN, AND GRACE – Izz Allison

A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Footlighters

  • OUTSTANDING IN DIRECTING – Chad Brinkman
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSIC DIRECTION – Alan Masters
  • OUTSTANDING IN SOUND – Forrest Goodwin
  • OUTSTANDING IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Amanda Marasch
  • OUTSTANDING IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – The Orchestra
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS D’YSQUITH FAMILY – Wayne Wright
  • OUTSTANDING IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • OUTSTANDING AS PRODUCER – Jennifer Day
  • OUTSTANDING AS PRODUCER – Cathy Lutts
  • OUTSTANDING IN COSTUMES – Kristie Marasch
  • OUTSTANDING IN COSTUMES – Carolyn Martinez
  • OUTSTANDING IN SET DESIGN – Chad Brinkman
  • OUTSTANDING IN VOCAL ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • OUTSTANDING IN TRIO PERFORMANCE AS MONTY/SIBELLA/PHOEBE – Alex Devore
  • OUTSTANDING IN TRIO PERFORMANCE AS MONTY/SIBELLA/PHOEBE – Delaney O’Toole
  • OUTSTANDING IN TRIO PERFORMANCE AS MONTY/SIBELLA/PHOEBE – Hope Pauly

TWELFTH NIGHT
Loveland Stage Company

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS MALVOLIO – Joe Simmons
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS FESTE – Mike Yarick
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTORIAL CONCEPT – Kiya Fix
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Kate Arnold
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Becky Jones

Ken Ludwig’s THE GODS OF COMEDY
Mariemont Players

  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS DIONYSUS – Eric Day
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Jennifer Day
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Elaine Michael
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS THALIA – Matasha Boeckmann
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS DEAN TRICKETT – Debbi Berlon
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS BROOKLYN – Ashley Herbert
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS DAPHNE – Anna Hazard
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS ARES – Alex Saldano

NUINSENSE 
Mason Community Players

  • MERIT IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – The Monk-ee’s Band
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS REV. MOTHER – Julie Poux
  • EXCELLENCE IN PUPPET DESIGN – Wes Ledyard
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE DUET AS SR. MARY AMNESIA – Kelley Flaugher
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE DUET AS SR. MARY ANNETTE – Sister Mary Annette

BE MY BABY
Sunset Players

  • MERIT IN ACTING AS JOHN CAMPBELL – Dennis Murphy
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS MAUD KINCH – Elaine Michael
  • MERIT IN  DOOR MALFUNTION AD-LIB AS DIMETRI – Michael Kiser

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
Tri-County Players

  • OUTSTANDING IN ENSEMBLE – The Cast
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS BEATRICE CARBONE – Mary Stone
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS EDDIE CARBONE – Keith Cassidy
  • OUTSTANDING IN DIRECTION – Tom Peters
  • EXCELLENCE IN FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY – Jonn Baca
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS MARCO – Thurman Allen
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS RUDOLPHO – Ellis Quinne

HOLIDAZED
Village Players

  • EXCELLENCE IN ORIGINAL PLAY – Bill Brohaugh
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORIGINAL PLAY – Lisa Holt
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORIGINAL PLAY – A.K. Forbes
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORIGINAL PLAY – Eric Thomas
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS BOY/AMY NOELLE – Stephanie Klein Garvey
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS SCROOGE – Wayne Kirsch
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING AS NARRATOR – Arny Stoller
  • EXCELLENCE IN TRIO ENSEMBLE ACTING – Stephanie Klein Garvey
  • EXCELLENCE IN TRIO ENSEMBLE ACTING – Wayne Kirsch
  • EXCELLENCE IN TRIO ENSEMBLE ACTING – Arny Stoller
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Linda Rolle
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Stephanie Klein Garvey
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS WINTER – Mark Waldfogle
  • MERIT IN DIRECTING – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS JOAN – Rose Van Eynden

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 2022-2023 Season:

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June 21, 2023 · 5:43 am

2022-2023 Orchid Awards for Village Players

VP_new logoTHE TAMING

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Cat Cook
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Heather Abbott
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Katie Jensen
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Catherine Ross
  • Excellence in Direction – Betsy Bossart
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘The Taming’
  • Excellence in Hair/Wigs – Catherine Ross
  • Excellence in Producing – Jen Fischer Davis
  • Excellence in Program – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Program Art – Angela Klocke Forbes

HOLIDAZED

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Ally Knizner
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Saundra Bailey
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Stephanie Klein
  • Excellence in Direction – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Producing – Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Adam Carter
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Colette Noel Thomas
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Jimmy Jackson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Mark Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Rose Vanden Eynden
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Steve Phelan
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Wayne Kirsch
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Linda Roll
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Teri Foltz & Kathy Bohman
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Angela Klocke Forbes and The Cast of Holidazed
  • Excellence in Program Art – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Properties – Doug Bruening
  • Excellence in Set Design – Angela Klocke Forbes

AIRNESS

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Aimée Ward
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Ryan Bowron
  • Excellence in Direction – Becky Collins
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Heather Abbott
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Jake Hart
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Sophie Grant
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Becky Collins & The Cast of Airness
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Erica Beimesche
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Steven Ducker

SHE KILLS MONSTERS

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Lacy Knauer
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Anna-Grace Rose
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Faith Gingrich Goetz-Issacs
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Megan Carr
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Travis Ryan
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Audrey Holcomb
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Mark Culp
  • Excellence in Producing – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Properties – Doug Bruening
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Stage Combat – Amy Waldfogle, Anna-Grace Rose, and Becky Coots

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June 21, 2023 · 5:42 am

Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival Seeks Volunteers for 2023 Festival July 6-8

OTRIFF_logoCINCINNATI, OH – June 20, 2023 – The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, organized by LADD, is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles during its event July 6-8, 2023. The highly anticipated event will screen over 50 films at a variety of venues in and around the OTR area of Cincinnati including The Art Academy of Cincinnati, CAC, Music Hall, and The Woodward Theater.

Morning, afternoon, and evening are available for anyone interested in being part of bringing the community together through film to create connections, and conversation and help to share untold stories. Volunteers are needed to work in a variety of roles including:

  • Pre-event set-up
  • Gala volunteers (July 6)
  • Lead volunteers
  • Ushers and way-finders
  • Concessions, souvenirs, and hospitality
  • Post-event tear-down
  • Street Teams (June 1-5)

To sign up to be a volunteer go to https://otrfilmfest.org/volunteer/

Volunteer training will be provided on June 27. As a thank you, all volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and four movie tickets.

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About Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
In 2022 the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, presented by Procter & Gamble, was named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the world (yes, WORLD) by MovieMaker Magazine. Experience the festival for yourself this July 6th–8th in the heart of the Over the Rhine district of Cincinnati.

The festival, organized by leading disability services and advocacy organization LADD, is known as the nation’s premier inclusion and diversity film festival led by the disability community. The mission of this film festival is to create a sense of shared humanity through stories, conversations, and action. The festival’s vision is focused on giving a voice to the voiceless, empowering filmmakers who are more often than not forced into the margins of media and telling untold stories that deserve to be heard. LADD brings the annual festival to Cincinnati to continue reframing how we see disability in the entertainment industry’s ongoing discussion of diversity.

Learn more at otrfilmfest.org

About LADD
Guided by the belief that every person has ability and value, LADD empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect. Founded in 1975, the Cincinnati non-profit now supports over 650 adults experiencing disabilities through housing, employment and meaningful community engagement programs. The Over-The-Rhine Film Festival, presented by LADD, uses cinema as a tool to build empathy and create experiences for filmmakers and audiences that expands well beyond the screen. The Over-The-Rhine Film Festival, presented by LADD, held in the diverse area of Over-The-Rhine, is the first and only diversity-driven film festival led by people from the disability community.

Learn more at laddinc.org

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June 20, 2023 · 9:49 am

Cast Announced for GLADYS NIGHTS at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players and director Steve Phelan are excited to announce the cast of their fall production, GLADYS NIGHTS by Becky Kimsey.

Cast:

  • Gladys: Maggie Ingram King
  • Pepper: Pamela Blessing
  • Bobby: Nyon Smith
  • Ray: Scott Unes
  • Man: Mark Waldfogle
  • Woman: Susan Unes
  • Techie #1: Lisa White
  • Techie #2: Lisa Kuhn

Congratulations to the above and thank you to all who auditioned. We can’t wait to get started!

Directed by Steve Phelan
Produced by Mary Jo Bissmeyer

Gladys Nights will run Oct 6-8 and Oct 12-14, 2023. All performances will be at the Anderson Center Theatre.

It’s not too early to get your tickets so visit www.beechmontplayers.org or call 513-233-2468 to purchase. Season tickets are available as well – call the box office to purchase!

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June 20, 2023 · 9:49 am

Pick of the Fringe 2023

CFF23_logoOn the final night of Fringe, the Cincinnati Fringe Festival honored five special shows with “Pick of the Fringe” awards, voted on by artists, patrons, critics, and the producers of the festival itself. We’re very pleased to present to you the winners of the 2023 Picks of the Fringe:

  • Audience Pick of the Fringe: RUH-Roh!, from Queen City Flash out of Cincinnati, OH.
  • Critics’ Pick of the Fringe: Heart Ripped Out Twice And So Can You!, from Linnea Bond out of Philadelphia, PA.
  • Dr. Robert J. Thierauf Producer’s Pick of the Fringe: Bloodline, from Paris Crayton III out of Los Angeles, CA.
  • Linda Bowen All-Access Pick of the Fringe: Who’s Afraid of Winnie the Pooh?, from Clevername Theatre out of St. Paul, MN.
  • Artists’ Pick of the Fringe: Anatomica, from Amica Hunter out of Portland, OR.

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