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September 6, 2023 · 5:44 pm

MORE ROOM TO PLAY Runs Sept. 15-24

Cincinnati Ballet,

Cincinnati Ballet,

MORE ROOM TO PLAY
Cincinnati Ballet
Sept. 15-24
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

The annual Kaplan New Works series presents fresh and ambitious works from talented choreographers. This ambitious program will feature three world premieres from Tiler Peck, principal dancer with New York City Ballet; Houston Thomas, freelance choreographer and a second-soloist with the Dresden Semperoper Ballett and Cincinnati Ballet patron favorite David Morse. Thomas’ work is set to the music of Bohren & der Club of Gore, a German ambient/jazz band, and British musician cktrl; and the title work on the program, MORE ROOM TO PLAY, choreographed by David Morse.

  • Fri, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 17 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 1pm

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September 6, 2023 · 5:33 pm

I HATE HAMLET Runs Sept. 15-24

TROY_logoI HATE HAMLET
Troy Civic Theatre
Sept. 15-24
[Troy]

Directed by Erin Gibbons

Cast: Madison Wells as Felicia Dantine, Doug Gibbons as Andrew Rally, Michelle Peterson as Deirdre McDavey, Grace Conkel as Lillian Troy, Michael Schumacher as John Barrymore & Derek Dunavent as Gary Peter Lefkowitz

Actor Andrew Rally has it all – a hit TV series, beautiful girlfriend, a devoted agent, the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park, and the perfect NYC apartment.  However, as his life starts to fall apart, the ghost of John Barrymore is summoned during a séance.  Barrymore, fortified by champagne and ego, presses Andrew to accept the part and fulfill his actor’s destiny. The action becomes more hilarious with the entrance of Andrew’s deal-making friend from LA, spouting the laid-back hype of the Coast and offering Andrew a fabulous new TV deal worth millions of dollars. The laughs are nonstop as Andrew wrestles with his conscience, Barrymore, his sword, and the fact that he fails as Hamlet in Central Park.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 2pm

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September 6, 2023 · 5:11 pm

Auditions Announced for BECKY’S NEW CAR and HOME BREW THEATRE 7 at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTCheviot, OH – The Drama Workshop is pleased to announce joint auditions for BECKY’S NEW CAR and HOME BREW THEATRE 7 will be held on Sunday, October 8th and Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. Callbacks for BECKY’S NEW CAR, if needed, will be on Wednesday October 11th.

Actors are invited to audition for either or both productions. The production and rehearsal schedules would allow actors to be cast in both productions.

BECKY’S NEW CAR

Synopsis: Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life…and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare. BECKY’S NEW CAR is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.

The play is directed by Tom Peters and produced by Amy and Chris Eyers.  There are 10 performances running weekends from March 1 – 17, 2024, including one Thursday performance on March 14, 2024.

Auditions will be the evenings of Sunday 10/8 and Tuesday 10/10, with callbacks if needed on Wednesday 10/11. Please use the signup genius link below.

Rehearsals will begin in mid-late January.

Character Breakdowns

  • Becky Foster – Woman in her late 40s
  • Joe Foster – Becky’s husband, a roofer, late 40s
  • Chris Foster – their son, a psychology student, 26
  • Walter Flood – a wealthy businessman, widowed, 60s
  • Kensington (Kenni) Flood – Walter’s daughter, 23
  • Steve – Becky’s Co-Worker, widowed, 50s
  • Ginger – a Neighbor of Walter’s, single, 50s

For information please contact director Tom Peters. sloanpeters@hotmail.com.

HOME BREW THEATRE 7

HOME BREW THEATRE is The Drama Workshop’s showcase of short plays by local authors. Performance dates are one weekend January 19-21, 2024. Each short play will have its own director. Home Brew Theatre will again be produced by Clint Bramkamp and Eric Thomas.

There will be 9 or 10 plays as part of the weekend. Because the selection process is still ongoing, the details of the roles available are not known yet. But it’s likely there will be roles for all ages and types. Scripts will be available to actors prior to auditions.

Auditions will be in front of a panel of directors, and will be recorded on video for any director unable to make it.

Rehearsals likely begin in November. The schedule for which will be worked out depending on each play’s director and actor availabilities.

For questions regarding Home Brew Theatre 7, please email tdw.homebrew@gmail.com.

To audition for Home Brew Theatre 7 please use the signup genius link below.

FOR BOTH PRODUCTIONS
Please sign up via SignUp Genius for both productions’ auditions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-auditions3

VIDEO AUDITIONS
We will accommodate video auditions if you are unavailable on the dates. Please email tdw.homebrew@gmail.com or sloanpeters@hotmail.com to make arrangements.

IF CAST:

Everyone associated with either production is required to

  • Become a member of The Drama Workshop. Membership fee is $20.

  • Sign and abide by TDW’s Code of Conduct.

  • Provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations against Covid 19.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please bring headshot(s) and resume(s) if possible. Please arrive early to your selected time to allow for filling out the audition form.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script(s). You may be requested to stay past your audition time to read with other actors.

THE GLENMORE PLAYHOUSE LOCATION
3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot, OH 45211

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September 6, 2023 · 6:11 am

Break Out Your Dunce Caps for ALPHAS: BACK TO SCHOOL – A Comedy Variety Show On Sept. 23

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Cast and Crew: Direction by: Tatiana Godfrey and Liz Looney Featuring: Colette Lindemann, Emily Elma, Katie Gayer, Julie Locker, Jennifer Martinez, Molly McCuistion, Amanda Monyhan, Kelley McCollum-Uyeno, Cat Ward & Jenna Yuenger

(Clifton) Cincinnati, OH – Alphas Comedy presents “Alphas: Back to School- A Comedy Variety Show” at Clifton Comedy Theatre on Saturday, September 23 at 8pm.

Raise your hands and line up single file to see an original show spinning any of your residual middle school trauma into a one-hour comedic joyride of sketch comedy, improv, musical parody, and charming choreographed dances!

Written and performed by Alphas, the all-female identifying Cincinnati-based sketch and improv comedy group.

Doors open at 7:30, show at 8pm. Purchase your tickets online, and check in at the door with your name. No other proof of purchase required!

Questions about the event or want to know more? Connect with Alphas on social media: @alphas_improv on Instagram and Facebook. Or reach out to Artistic Director Patricia Mullins at alphas.improv@gmail.com

About Alphas:
Alphas is an all-female identifying Cincinnati-based sketch and improv comedy group who have been writing, performing, and improvising shows together since April 2022. Their most recent productions were August’s “Alphas: HOT! HOT! HOT! – A Comedy Variety Show” and July’s “Alphas: Bedtime Stories – A Comedy Variety Show”. Their show “Alphas: Apocalypse – A Comedy Variety Show”, was featured as a special event at Cincy Fringe, 2023.  Their mission is to amplify women’s voices in comedy, while providing an inclusive, safe space for exploration, performance, and learning.

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September 6, 2023 · 6:04 am

NKU Opens “On-Tour” Theatre Season with THE CURIOUS INCIDENT

NKU_Curious IncidentHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Brace yourself for a captivating journey as Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) opens its on-tour theatre season with the Tony Award-winning play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” The production will be on stage from September 28 to October 8, 2023, at the NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium.

    • What: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
    • When: Sept. 28 – Oct. 8, 2023
    • Where: NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium
    • Tickets: nku.edu/tickets or 859-572-5464

Prepare to be spellbound by “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” a Tony Award-winning play adapted by Simon Stephens from the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon. The gripping narrative follows 15-year-old Christopher, a boy with an extraordinary brain that is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he discovers his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, he finds himself under suspicion and sets out to solve the mystery, leading him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

The cast includes Gabby Casto, Cody Combs, Chloe Esmeier, Jericah Green, Liv Gudmundsson, Maggie Komp, Elliet Malatesta, D.J. Stroud, Mark Taylor, Hailey Watson, and Reagan Wildoner. The production team features Savanah Kennedy as Stage Manager, Jessica Ruehl as Projections Designer, Ronnie Chamberlain as Scenic and Costume Designer, Jacqueline Williams as Props Designer, Chanelle Dau Pino as Lighting Designer, and Jo Sanburg as Sound Designer. The show is directed by Christopher Ryan.

Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on this exhilarating adventure! Tickets for the NKU SOTA 2023-24 Theatre & Dance Season On Tour are available for purchase at nku.edu/tickets.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.  

About SOTA: The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, is made up of three programs: Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music. The Theatre and Dance program relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in professional theatre, film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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