Monthly Archives: November 2024

HOLIDAZED II Runs Dec. 6-15

HOLIDAZED II
Village Players
Dec. 6-15
[Fort Thomas]

Co-directed by Teri Foltz and Angela Forbes

Cast: Richard Alcorn, Tobie Braverman, Tim Caldwell, Garrett Cady, Betty Coulter, Claudia Covarrubias, Jennifer Dressler, Colette Thomas Flowers, Stephanie Garvey, Jimmy Jackson, Bethany Kassen, Micheal Kiser, Steve Phelan, Tim Rogers, Nancy Rzonca, Judy Sceifres, Brieanne Sheehan & Rose Vanden Eynden

A curated collection of original 10-minute works from local playwrights to celebrate the holiday season.

  • A CHRISTMAS REBOOT by A.K. Forbes
  • GREETINGS FROM THE ANDERSONS by Teri Foltz
  • LETTER TO SANTA by Teri Foltz
  • NINE-MINUTE NUTCRACKER by Fred Tacon
  • OFFICE PARTY by A.K. Forbes
  • PARIS AT CHRISTMAS by Rose Vanden Eynden
  • YES, SANTA CLAUSE, THERE IS A VIRGINIA by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
  • YET ANOTHER CHRISTMAS CAROL by Keith Vanden Eynden
  • A CHRISTMAS-SLASH-ENGAGEMENT STORY by A.K. Forbes

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm

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MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Dec. 9-10 & 12

MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES:
Casting Society of America member D. Lynn Meyers to Audition Actors
to Encourage Support of Local Foodstore, December 9
10 & 12

(Cincinnati, OH) Dim the lights, raise the curtain! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its 13th annual Meals 4 Monologues auditions. Actors from throughout the nation are invited to a general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA), and are encouraged to make a donation to Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank.

The event, in an effort to support local food banks while auditioning local talent, will be held in-person on Monday, December 9 from 10 am 4 pm, Tuesday, December 10 from 10 am 3 pm, and virtually via Zoom on Thursday, December 12 from 10 am 2 pm. This is an open casting call to all Equity union and non-union actors for future theatre, film, TV, and/or commercial projects cast by D. Lynn Meyers, CSA. This call is for all interested without regard to previous experience and with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Sign-ups are now available and are and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Audition time slots are 3 minutes each and must be scheduled ONLINE at www.ensemblecincinnati.org/about/auditions.

To audition:

  • Upload a current HEADSHOT and RÉSUMÉ (DO NOT email them) during sign-up
  • Prepare a short monologue and song (must be performed a cappella), or two prepared monologues
  • Make a suggested donation to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank: https://bit.ly/M4M_24

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, distributing 33 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 511 community partner agencies serving 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. This includes food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, community centers, program sites, senior centers, and daycare facilities. The Freestore Foodbank is a member of Feeding America.

The Casting Society of America (CSA) is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theatre. Although it is not a union, the CSA is a united professional society that consistently sets the level of professionalism in casting upon which the entertainment industry relies. CSA’s more than 490 members are represented not only in the United States, but also in Europe, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. “I am very proud to be a member of the Casting Society of America,” says CSA member D. Lynn Meyers. “The idea of Meals 4 Monologues came from a desire to always see new talent and to aid the community. I am delighted at the opportunity to see new faces and to spread outreach beyond the Greater Cincinnati area through this event.”

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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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A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 6-7

A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS
Merit Theatre Company & Orchestra
Dec. 6-7
Northern Kentucky University Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Conducted by Benjamin Price

Classic holiday pops concert meets a dramatic experience in “A Very Merit Christmas.” Enjoy an updated musical program featuring our 50-piece pops orchestra and the Merit Company Chorale, all in the beautifully renovated Corbett Theatre at Northern Kentucky University. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and wonder as we celebrate the joy of the Christmas season!

  • Fri, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs Dec. 5-29

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 5-29
[West Price Hill]

Directed by Tim Perrrino
Music directed by Greg Dastilung
Choreographed by Cassidy Steele

Cast: Cian Steele as Beast, Hope Pauly as Belle, Chloe Hedrick as Babette, Colin Waters as Le Fou, Royce Louden as Gaston, Christopher Wells as Lumière, Jerrod Gruber as Cogsworth, Annie Schneider as Mrs. Potts, Madeline Stern as Madame de la Grande Bouche, John Dorney as Maurice, Gabriel Kanai Nakata as D’Arque/Ensemble, Caroline Rakestraw, Carly J. Shepherd, Cassidy Perme as Silly Girls/Ensemble & Oliver Herndon as Chip
Ensemble: Trey Finkenstead, Rachel Petranek, Jordan Ward, Jeff Centrello, Courtney Duncan, Worley Stidham, Elijah Wilson, Delaney O’Toole & Noah Jeffreys

Featuring beloved songs like “Be Our Guest,” “If I Can’t Love Her,” “Home,” and, of course, “Beauty and the Beast,” join us for the timeless tale of Belle and the Beast as they journey through love, courage, and transformation. This spectacular production will be decked out for the holidays—Belle’s village, the enchanted forest, and the Beast’s castle will sparkle with yuletide charm.

  • Thu, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs Dec. 5-21

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Footlighters, Inc.
Dec. 5-21
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Megan Horton
Vocal Directed by Lena Andrews
Music Directed by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Kyle Fisher
Produced by Eric Day and Jennifer Day

Cast: Justin Reilmann as Joseph, Megan Ainsley Schneider as Narrator, Chuck Ingram as Jacob/Potiphar, Dennison Keller as Pharaoh, Alex Shaw as Reuben, Dylan McGill as Simeon, Justin Carroll as Levi, Garrett Klaas as Judah, Brett Price as Dan, Aaron Whitehead as Naphtali/Baker, Michael Richart as Gad/Butler, Matthew O’Brien as Asher, Kyle Fisher as Issachar, Max Bartel as Zebulo, Will Francis as Benjamin & Clare Hingsbergen as Potiphar’s Wife
Wives: Julia Hasl Miller as Jacob’s Wife, Caitlyn Thiel as Wailing Wife, Elizabeth Travnik as Apache Dancer, Erica Beimesche, Clare Hingsbergen, Hannah Johnson, Jackie Miesle & Gillian Miller
Children’s Ensemble: Tessa Barjaktarovich, Phoebe Bryant, Parker Hansen, Zoey King, Naomi King & Hattie Schneider

Go go go Joseph! Told entirely through song, this upbeat musical follows the trials and tribulations of Joseph from the Old Testament. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams lands him as Pharaoh’s right-hand man. Full of catchy tunes and a heartfelt message, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a story for the dreamer in all of us.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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