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May 31, 2024 · 10:34 am

Cast Announced for SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoDirector Laureen Catlin, Assistant Director Deb Davidson, Producer Mary Stan Fizer, and Music Director Lara Gonzalez are excited to announce the cast of Schoolhouse Rock Live!

The show boasts a cast of 45 individuals, which includes three toddlers, eight elementary school students, seven middle school or high school students, two college students, and 25 adults ranging in age from their twenties to their seventies. Together they will bring a touch of nostalgia to the Mason Community Playhouse stage by presenting the songs of the popular Saturday morning cartoon that insisted that learning could be fun.

The cast includes:
Jen Binder, David Bower, Eva Bower, Zara Carpenter, Dominic Catlin, Felicity Catlin, Phil Catlin, Steve Catlin, Tess Catlin, Rylee Combs, Casey Conley, Ryan Drake, Hannah Dwyer, Carly Erickson, Caleb Flaugher, Kelley Flaugher, Nicole Forbus, Leo Gallinger, Chris George, Jason Gonzalez, Lara Gonzalez, Melody Gonzalez, Justin Hanks, Faith Johnson, Pamela “PJ” LeMarble, Jennifer Martin, Lillian Martin, Kayla Nelson, Bianca Page, Genna Pisano, Giulia Pisano, Maureen “Mo” Rettig, Taylor Robbins, Bella Rosato, Jon Scheiding, Kaleigh-Brooke Scheiding, Logan Scheiding, Luca Scheiding, Gaylene May Schumacher, Erin Marie Schwartz, Briella Terry, Robert Terry, Clark Toft, Kim Toft, and Samantha Toft

Through song, the cast helps a teacher gain the confidence to face his first day standing in front of a classroom. They convince him that teaching does not have to be dull and boring, but creative and entertaining. Touching on grammar, math, and history, the familiar tunes burst into homes across the nation from 1973 to 1985 in the original cartoon series.

The cast presents them in a unique way to bring the same creative learning to the Playhouse.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! will be performed September 6-8 and 12-14, 2024.

Tickets are available at www.masonplayers.org

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May 31, 2024 · 10:31 am

Cast Announced for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logoFootlighters, Inc. is proud to announce the cast of the first show of our 2024-2025 season, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE!

  • Man In Chair – Eric Thomas
  • The Drowsy Chaperone – Clare Hingsbergen
  • Janet Van De Graaf – Mary Ann Sprague
  • Robert Martin – James Lindeman
  • Adolpho – Ben Essex
  • George – Michael Richart
  • Mrs. Tottendale – Lisa Breithaupt
  • Underling – Robert Weidle
  • Feldzieg – Jeremy Fischer
  • Kitty – Kristin Schisler
  • Gangster #1 – Ken Macke
  • Gangster #2 – Doug Bruening
  • Trix – Virginia Venegas
  • Ensemble: Kathleen Connor, Nicole Line, Racheal Patranek, Abbie Schuler, Molly Simpson, Afton Skeeters

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE runs from September 19-October 6 at the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY

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May 30, 2024 · 5:50 pm

Stage Right Announces FOOTLOOSE Cast

SRMTC_FootlooseFOOTLOOSE dances its way to Grant County this summer!

Williamstown, KY – Stage Right Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the cast and creative time for their professional summer production: “Footloose the Musical” running June 28 – July 14 at the Williamstown Performing Arts Center.

“Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE! Based on the original 1984 film, Footloose brings to life this classic story in an explosive new way! When rebellious teen Ren is forced to move to a small town where dancing is forbidden, it’s up to him and his classmates to defy the rules! This heartfelt story pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Featuring a blend of new music and classic anthems like “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Let’s Hear it for the Boy”; “Footloose” is sure to leave you dancing out of your seat.”

“For 40 years Footloose has been a cultural phenomenon, making fans of the films and stage productions leap to their feet in dance. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring that to our stage this summer.” Artistic Director John Siedenberg II said about the upcoming show, “We have assembled an incredible group of actors, singers, designers, and artists to bring this story to life.”

After the record-setting success of Stage Right’s production of Annie this past January, the theater was thrilled to make Footloose the first show of their 2024-2025 Season.

“Footloose has everything you need for a fun summer musical comedy. The music is killer, the story is timeless, and the cast is everything you could want to see onstage. We can’t wait to explore the dance-forbidden town of Bomont this summer,” Siedenberg said.

The cast is lead by Jackson Greene and Chloe Esmeier as Ren and Ariel, with Jonathan Andrews as Reverend Shaw. Footloose also stars Jonathan Smithe, Field Oldham, Kanai Nakata, Zachary Simpson, James Lindeman, Mary Mills, Jenna Mays, Cassidy Perme, Joshua Van Nort, Michael Switzer, Heather Mizer, Lena Andrews, Mary Vosseberg, Karen Vosseberg, and Kayleigh Berenzy.

Footloose is directed by John Siedenberg II and stage-managed by Maxine Mason. Music Direction by David Dillespie, Choreography by Hannah Lutz-Reitz, Costume Design by Madisyn Kelley, Prop Design by Cory Charbeneau, and production design by John Siedenberg.

Footloose is presented by the Grant County Tourist & Convention Commission.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.StageRightMTC.org

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May 30, 2024 · 5:48 pm

MARIAN or THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD Runs June 28-July 6

CAST_MarianMARIAN or THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD
Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
June 28-July 6
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Official cast list |

A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble?

Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle in this play about selfishness, selflessness, love deferred and the fight. Always the fight. The fight must go on.

  • Fri-Sat, June 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 7 at 2pm

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May 29, 2024 · 5:35 pm

Auditions Announced for SALLY COTTER AND THE CENSORED STONE at Village Players

VP_new logoThe Village Players of Fort Thomas is holding auditions for the season opener, Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone, directed by Jim Waldfogle, on Sunday, June 23 3:00 – 6:00 pm and Monday, June 24 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Details are available at https://www.villageplayers.org/auditions

Location: 8 North Center for the Arts (in the street-level Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery) at 8 North Fort Thomas Ave., KY, 41075.

Sign up for a one-hour slot at this LINK. Drop-ins are welcome as well! Audition Form available to fill in advance here. Resume/headshots are not required but are appreciated. Please be ready to provide all conflicts from mid-July through Oct 6. Performances run September 27-October 5. Auditions will consist of readings from the script (available online). Lots of fun roles available for adults and teens!

Characters:

Students (8th grade to young adult)

  • Sally Cotter (the heroine — spunky, inquisitive)
  • Harmonica (Sally’s friend — smart, book-loving)
  • Dave (Sally’s friend — not as bright, but loyal.  Good at Scrabble)
  • Ursa Malaise (a sneering girl — Sally’s nemesis)
  • Ed Molar (mysterious student — seems friendly, but may be hiding something)
  • Students (double as Beetles, Letter People, etc.)

Adults

  • The Censor (a grating, artificial person in an impeccable suit — can be male or female)
  • Professor Shiftia Shape (stern teacher — is she good or evil?  Probably middle-aged)
  • Professor Albatross Underdrawers (older man — kindly, but powerful)
  • Reubenon Ryebread  (large, bearded man with an unplaceable accent) 

Questions? Email the producer at SallyCotterVP24@gmail.com 

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