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May 21, 2024 · 5:03 pm

SCHOOL OF ROCK the Musical Runs June 21-23

BAAC_School of RockSCHOOL OF ROCK the Musical
Batesville Area Arts Council
June 21-23
Batesville High School Auditorium [Batesville, Ind.]

Directed by David Derringer
Musical Direction by Bill Rethlake and Eric Linville
Co-produced by Carleigh Siebert and Kendra Basler​

Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock, The Musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. After Dewey is kicked out of his band, and threatened with eviction, he intercepts a phone call meant for his flatmate, Ned Schneebly. Dewey quickly decides to make a bit of cash and pose as Ned to take a substitute teaching job at Horace Green, a prestigious prep school. His straight-laced and straight-A students haven’t a clue about rock and roll, and Dewey decides to educate them and then mold them into a rock band and enter the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition. However, he needs to do all of this away from the prying eyes of the school’s principal, Rosalie Mullins. Along the way, Dewey finds romance, self-worth, a proper job, and, most importantly, he teaches the children and their parents the beauty of rock!

  • Fri-Sat, June 21-22 at 7pm
  • Sun, June 23 at 2pm

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May 20, 2024 · 5:43 pm

Auditions Announced for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logoFootlighters, Inc., is proud to announce auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running from December 5 until December 21 at the Stained Glass Theatre.

Production Team

  • Director: Megan Horton
  • Producers: Jennifer Day and Eric Day
  • Vocal Director: Lena Andrews
  • Music Director: Alan Masters
  • Choreographer: Kyle Fisher
  • Assistant Director: Evan Blanton
  • Stage Manager: Janet Wisner

Auditions

  • Monday, July 8,  6:00–9:30 p.m. (First hour reserved for children’s chorus)
  • Tuesday, July 9, 6:00–9:30 p.m. (First hour reserved for children’s chorus)
  • Invited Callbacks: Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.

To register for a time slot, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AEAE2BABFC1-49097882-footlighters/57163230#/

Audition Requirements

  1. Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song.  Children auditioning for the children’s chorus may prepare any song of their choosing not to exceed 1 minute.
  2. Dance audition. There will be a dance audition taught after the vocal audition. Please bring clothes you can move in.  Children auditioning for the children’s chorus + actors only auditioning for the role of Jacob/Potiphar will not be required to attend the dance audition.
  3.  Please bring a resume/headshot and any conflicts from September 2024–December 2024. Note: Saturday, December 21 (closing weekend) will have an afternoon show at 2 p.m. as well as an evening show at 7:30 p.m.

Footlighters, Inc. is a community theatre organization that performs at the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY.  These roles are not paid.

Note: Performers auditioning for the children’s chorus must be a minimum of 8 years old to audition.  Performers auditioning for the Narrator, Joseph, Brothers, etc must be 18+.

Character Descriptions:

  • Narrator (Female, Soprano with extended mix/belt, Stage Age 25-45): A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through song, guiding the audience joyfully through the story of Joseph and his brothers.  Must work well with children.
  • Joseph (Male, Tenor, Stage Age 20-35): Eleventh son of Jacob. His father’s favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. Genuine, hopeful.
  • Jacob/Potiphar (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 45-65): The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph. Doubles as Potiphar.
  • Mrs. Potiphar (Female, Mezzo Soprano, Stage Age 25-45): Beautiful but evil, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. Also plays one of the wives. Dance solo.
  • Baker (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 30-45): One of Pharaoh’s servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph, who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Played by one of the brothers.
  • Butler (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 30-50): Another of Pharaoh’s servants, the Butler  tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Played by one of the brothers.
  • Pharaoh (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 40-60): The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. Pharaoh will be portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure. Confident. Excellent vocalist.
  • Joseph’s Brothers (Male or Female, Stage Ages 19-45)
    • Reuban: Sings lead on “One More Angel in Heaven”
    • Simeon: Sings lead on “Those Canaan Days”
    • Levi
    • Judah: Sings lead on “Benjamin Calypso”
    • Dan
    • Naphtali
    • Gad
    • Asher
    • Issachar
    • Zebulun
    • Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.
  • The Wives (6, Female, Stage Ages 20-40): The actresses playing the wives also double as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, and servants of Potiphar.
  •  Children’s Chorus (6-8 children, Ages 8-14).

Note: We are committed to the safety of everyone involved in this production. Footlighters requires that all production staff, cast, and crew bring proof of their COVID vaccination status to the first rehearsal.

For any questions, please contact Director Megan Horton at megan.hudson1988@yahoo.com.

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May 20, 2024 · 5:42 pm

THE MUSIC MAN Runs June 20-July 7

BVCT_The Music ManTHE MUSIC MAN
Brookville Community Theatre
June 20-July 7
[Brookville, Oh.]

Cast: Kendal Garrett as Harold Hill, Lexi Lambert as Marian Paroo, Kevin Willardson as Marcellus Washburn/Salesman #1, Kathy Kuhbander as Mrs. Paroo, Brian Laughlin as Mayor Shinn, Amanda Newhart as Eulalie Shinn, Mary Tarkany as Zaneeta Shinn, Tristan Lambert as Winthrop Paroo, Cade Bowden as Tommy Djilas/Salesman #4, Lilly Petty as Alma Hix,
Rebecca Hensley as Maud Dunlop, Lindsay Hinds as Mrs. Squires, Laura Robbins as Ethel Toffelmie, Scott Leas as Ewart Dunlop/Salesman #5, Parker Williams as Oliver Hix, Jamie Kilburn as Olin Britt, Eliza Sievers as Amaryllis, Lily Kuhbander as Gracie Shinn, Caleb McIntosh as Newspaper Reader #1/Ensemble, Chance O’Neal as Newspaper Reader #2/Constable/Ensemble, Kaden Vinson as Salesman #2/Ensemble, Joey Latvala as Salesman #3/Man #2/Ensemble, Alaina Wilmoth as Woman #1/Ensemble, Kailee Hoskins as Woman #2/Ensemble & Grace Sharp as Woman #3/Ensemble
Ensemble: Noelle Cater, Tatum Haupt, Othniel Shupert & Zeke Williford

There’s trouble in River City! When smooth-talking con man Harold Hill arrives in a small, tight-knit town in Iowa, he expects to dupe its residents with his elaborate moneymaking scheme: Despite his complete lack of musical literacy, he will convince everyone that he is a brilliant bandleader and recruit all the boys in town to form a band, pocketing the cash for instruments and uniforms. The problem? Some of the town members, especially the stern librarian, Marian Paroo, donÕt quite buy HaroldÕs story. As Harold struggles to keep his scheme afloat, he also finds himself increasingly attached to the townspeople, who have all experienced a positive change since Harold came to town. Complicating matters even more, Harold is also falling head-over-heels for the beautiful Marian.

  • Thu-Sat, June 20-22 at 7pm
  • Sun, June 23 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 27-29 at 7pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 4-6 at 7pm
  • Sun, July 7 at 2pm

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May 20, 2024 · 5:28 pm

PUFFS Runs June 14-16

SCS_PuffsPUFFS or SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC
PAI Sharonville Center Stage
June 14-16
Sharonville Cultural Arts Center

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Contains mature language and themes.

  • Fri-Sat, June 1-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 16 at 2pm

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May 16, 2024 · 5:18 pm

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Closes the 2023-2024 Season with the Musical HANDS ON A HARDOBDY, June 8-30

ETC_Hands on a Hardbody(Cincinnati, OH) Start. Your. Engines. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) closes its 2023-2024 Season with the regional musical revival of the fan favorite Hands on a Hardbody. Based on the 1997 documentary film of the same name, this show garnered three Tony Award nominations and features a brilliant score from Amanda Green and Trey Anastasio (front man for the band Phish), along with a masterful story by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright
(I Am My Own Wife, Grey Gardens). The show, which features a full-size Nissan hardbody truck on stage alongside its cast of fifteen, plays June 8–30, 2024 and is directed by D. Lynn Meyers. Premiere Sponsors are Daniel Brown and Mark Haggard. Truck Sponsors are Rich Postler and Manuel Hernandez. Music Sponsors are Damon, Holly, and Deej Ragusa. Artist Sponsor is Messer Construction Co.

For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. Inspired by true events and infused with a “fresh roots-rock vibe,” this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Featuring a catchy combination of blues, rock and roll, and country songs, this musical is a peek into the lives of everyday, ordinary Americans struggling to survive against the backdrop of a broken and beaten working middle class.

“In today’s world, if we can unify over something or someone we love, we can learn a lot from each other,” explains ETC Producing Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers. “That’s what happens in Hands on a Hardbody. The music is hauntingly beautiful and terrifically catchy. We chose to do this play again and right now because of the economic state of theatre in this country. It’s an enormous undertaking, but it was time to invest in the people that make theatre possible, and hiring fifteen actors to do this amazing Tony-nominated play is the right thing for Ensemble to do to stay true to who we are.”

Cast includes Michael G. Bath (Frank Nugent), Denise Devlin (Heather Stovall), Phil Fiorini (JD Drew), Annie Fitzpatrick (Cindy Barnes), Deb G. Girdler (Janis Curtis), Jim Hopkins (Don Curtis/Dr. Stokes), Jared Joplin (Benny Perkins), Andrew Maloney (Greg Wilhote), Deondra Kamau Means (Ronald McCowan), Patrick Earl Phillips (Chris Alvaro), Brooke Steele (Kelli Mangrum), and Kate Wilford (Virginia Drew).

Additionally, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati welcomes the following performers in their ETC debuts: Jamie Cordes (Mike Ferris), Franco Valerga (Jesus Peña), and Aleah Vassell (Norma Valverde).

Production team: Brian c. Mehring (Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer), Steve Goers (Music Director), Chaz Wolcott (Choreographer), Cat Schmeal-Swope (Costume Designer), Matt Callahan (Sound Designer), Shannon Rae Lutz (Properties Curator & Design Assistant), Jacob Dowell (Technical Director), and Chris Lipstreu (Associate Production Manager). Production Stage Manager is Michele A. Kay. Assistant Stage Manager is Lexi Muller. 

Performance Information
Performances Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm. Performances vary. A complete calendar of performances is available at www.ensemblecincinnati.org. 

Ticket Prices
Tickets for adults start at $35 with ETC’s 30 for $35 discount; student tickets are $28; and children are $24. Half-Price Rush Tickets: All remaining tickets for the current day’s performance(s) are available two hours prior to each show time for half-price (discount only applies to adult tickets) when purchasing by phone or in person. 30 for $35: For every mainstage performance, thirty tickets will be available for $35 each with the promo code 30F35. These are first come, first serve, and the promo code will not apply the discount if all tickets have already been claimed. $15 Student Rush Tickets: Students may purchase up to two $15 student rush tickets two hours prior to show time with valid student I.D. Available in person only.

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2023-2024 Season Presenting Sponsor is the LKC Foundation.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich, and inspire our audiences.

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