Monthly Archives: January 2025

In Memoriam of Nita Ann Clarisey

-via Cincinnati Music Theatre

Cincinnati Music Theatre mourns the passing of longtime member, Nita Clarisey.

Nita was involved with 16 Cincinnati Music Theatre productions. Nita’s first CMT Production was playing Keyboard in the Orchestra of ‘Secret Garden’ in 1996. She spent 17 years with CMT, from playing in the pits of many orchestras to accompanying auditions and rehearsals as well. Her most recent CMT credits include ‘A Chorus Line’, ‘Titanic’, and many more. She even played the piano for CMT President Kathy Beiting and husband John’s wedding.

Nita retired as a Speech-Language Pathologist in 1993, when she then focused on her true passion: music. She became a sought-after accompianist for many theatre and choral groups.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nita’s family, friends, and community.

Thank you for the music, Nita.

Nina’s Obituary |

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Patron Experience Specialist Sought by Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

PATRON EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)

Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre

  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:
The Patron Experience Specialist will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Responsibilities:
The Patron Experience Specialist shall be responsible for:

  • Selling single tickets.
  • Processing season ticket orders, including assisting with the re-seating of patrons in our new seating configuration at The Emery Theater for the 2025-26 season.
  • Answering phone/email.
  • Assisting patrons at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.
  • Help capture lapsed business with personal phone calls and emails, as well as personal interaction (when applicable)

The Patron Experience Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

  • Audit
    • Daily balancing of subscriber, flex pass, and individual ticket sales
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Processing payments for subscribers and individual ticket accounts
  • Spektrix Ticketing System
    • Building events and merchandise
    • Selling tickets within the system
    • Pulling reports upon request
    • Troubleshooting if necessary
  • Other
    • Other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Part-Time Patron Experience Specialist will:

  • Work closely with the Patron Experience Manager to fulfill the mission of TCT.
  • Be an advocate for TCT in the community.
  • Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and the general public.

 Part-Time Schedule:

  • Wednesdays, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • TCT MainStage performance weekends
  • TCT Academy performance weekends

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent training through practical business experience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Spektrix ticketing system experience a plus!

Compensation:

  • Hourly Rate: $18 per hour
  • Target start date of February 5, 2025

TO APPLY:
No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a cover letter/resume, writing samples, portfolios, and demo reels. (files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome).

Please submit your materials along with references by Friday, January 17, 2025, to TCT’s Sales and Marketing Director at: krista.katonapille@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: TCT PART-TIME PATRON EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

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THE GUEST Runs Jan. 24-Feb. 8

THE GUEST
Clifton Players
Jan. 24-Feb. 8
Liberty Exhibition Hall [Northside]

Cast: Caitlin McWethy, Patrick Phillips, Kevin Crowley, Justin McCombs, Angelic Archer, Kendra Jefferies, Darnell Benjamin & Carol Brammer

From TV writer and playwright Zina Camblin, comes a family situational living room comedy, that explores what happens when an adopted bi-racial woman knocks on the door of her Evangelical, right-wing birth mother’s home in rural Missouri to get answers about her identity. Dysfunctional family dynamics ensue, and dark secrets are revealed, in this hilarious and timely dark comedy.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 26 at 2:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 2:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 7-8 at 7:30pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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trueCOMIC On Jan. 23

trueCOMIC
trueTHEATRE
Jan. 23
Memorial Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

True Theatre continues its 15th season with five true, personal stories about the funny papers, graphic novels, and comics which have had an impact on the lives of our tellers.

Hear from two men who created graphic novels (one for whom the experience was one of the most impactful he’s had in his life and the other for whom the experience was nearly lethal), a woman whose life was saved, possibly, by comic strip character come to life and a man who has carried a scar for decades as a result of his involvement with another such character, and a man with a secret identity.

Also, there may be an appearance by a Marvel character you can have your picture taken with!

  • Thu, June 23 at 7:30pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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Auditions Announced for SEUSSICAL the Musical at INNOVAtheatre

Calling all Cats, all Whos, and Sour Kangaroos, All singers, all dancers, and all actors too.

INNOVAtheatre’s next show is a whimsical delight, with SEUSSICAL auditions soon taking flight.

On January 12th, from 1:00 to 3:00, come to Middletown Library—we’re waiting for you.

Then January 13th, from 7:00 to 9:00 at night, West Carrollton Civic Center is your auditioning site!

Prepare your best song, show us your flair, bring a smile and some energy, and Seussian care. As Horton might say, “A person’s a person, no matter how small,” so whether you’re short, or lanky, or tall— we’d love to see you join our theatrical crew. Let’s make magic together—yes, Who-ville needs you. For this journey begins, like a tale of old, with a cat in a hat and a heart made of gold.
“After bobbing around for two weeks like a cork, they landed at last in the town of New York.” And now, their adventure continues anew, on INNOVAtheatre’s stage—with actors like you!

So come one, come all, to auditions this week. Adventure awaits—oh, the fun we shall seek. Full details are here; don’t let this chance go, it’s a Seussian journey—let’s start the show.

Production date: March 27-30

Visit our website to sign up for your audition spot: INNOVAtheatre.com/auditions or message us for more info.

Michaela Cramer – Director
George Drewyor – Music Director
Matthew T. Fergus – Choreographer
Denise A. Schnieders – Production Stage Manager
Richard Lee Waldeck – Technical Director
Michelle Back – Producer

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