Monthly Archives: January 2025

January 5, 2025 · 11:16 am

Stage Manager Sought for LATE, A Cowboy Song at Ghostlight Stage Company

Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company – Cincinnati, Ohio

Performance Venue: Falcon Theatre in Newport, KY

Rehearsal Venue: First Financial Bank in Covington, KY

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $18/hour (estimated $1,692 for all hours needed)

Production: LATE, A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl

Director: Aiden Dalton

Seeking: Stage Manager

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company looks forward to producing our first ever event in Northern Kentucky with our production of LATE, A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl! The Saturday evening performance will be followed by an after-show party, co-hosted by TreeHouse Cincinnati, PFLAG, and Queer Kentucky (more details to come soon).

Synopsis of the show: Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy named Red who teaches her how to ride a horse. Red exudes a taste of freedom that Mary didn’t even know she lacked, and is suddenly desperate to find. Late, a Cowboy Song, is the story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

Submission Instructions: Follow the link and upload a relevant resume, cover letter which describes why you’re interested in this project and any links to portfolio. Interviews may follow, as needed.

To Submit: Fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/miTZwin4xoq4i7JbA

Production Schedule

  • Creative Team Meeting: April 28, 2025 (via zoom)
  • First Rehearsal: April 30, 2025
  • Designer Run: May 12, 2025
  • Load In: May 18, 2025
  • Tech: May 19-21, 2025
  • Preview: May 22, 2025
  • Opening: May 23, 2025
  • Closing: May 25, 2025

Weekend rehearsals will most likely be in 6 hour blocks during the day. Weeknight rehearsals will be from approx. 6pm-10pm. Additionally, there may be some daytime rehearsals on the week of tech, as needed (and according to cast and creative team schedules). Stage Manager will be required to stay for strike following the final performance on May 25.

No housing or travel stipend will be provided. All artists hired must work as Cincinnati local hires.

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.

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January 5, 2025 · 11:06 am

Video Auditions Announced for LATE, A Cowboy Song at Ghostlight Stage Company

Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company – Cincinnati, Ohio

Performance Venue: Falcon Theatre in Newport, KY

Rehearsal Venue: First Financial Bank in Covington, KY

Contract: Nonunion

SEEKING: Actors to perform in The Ghostlight’s production of LATE, A Cowboy Song by Sarah
Ruhl to close out the 24/25 Season.

Pay Rate: $15/hour (estimated $1,335 for all hours needed with rehearsals, performances
and costume fittings)

Production: LATE, A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl

Director: Aiden Dalton

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company looks forward to producing our first ever event in Northern Kentucky with our production of Late, A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl! The Saturday evening performance will be followed by an after-show party, co-hosted by TreeHouse Cincinnati, PFLAG, and Queer Kentucky (more details to come soon). Synopsis of the show: Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy named Red who teaches her how to ride a horse. Red exudes a taste of freedom that Mary didn’t even know she lacked, and is suddenly desperate to find. Late, a Cowboy Song, is the story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

All initial auditions will be held via self tape submission. There may be in person or live zoom callbacks, if needed.

What to Prepare: Please create a self tape featuring 1 contemporary monologue. If auditioning for the role of Red, please also include a 1 minute cut of a song in country/folk/western style where you are singing and accompanying yourself on guitar. This can be an original song or something published. Please frame your video from the waist or chest up and horizontally. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly. Filming on a smart phone is fine – no high-end taping equipment is needed. Please select material that speaks to you as an artist and also aligns with the character you are wishing to be considered for.

Deadline for Submission: Videos will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 26, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. All casting decisions will be made by mid-February at the latest. All submissions will receive a response by then regardless of the outcome.

Submission Instructions: To submit, please fill out this google form:
https://forms.gle/a21N7uF575Uujn5s5

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January 2, 2025 · 5:39 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs Jan. 31-Feb. 16

SEUSSICAL the Musical
Co-production of The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Jan. 31-Feb. 16
[Covington]

Step into the magical world of SEUSSICAL, where Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters come alive in a joyous adventure for the whole family. This enchanting musical immerses audiences in a fantastical journey that sparks laughter, captures hearts, and leaves lasting memories. The Carnegie and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music team up to bring audiences a truly delightful experience that will transport both young and old to a place where imagination knows no bounds!

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 3pm
  • Fri, Feb. 7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 3pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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January 2, 2025 · 5:29 pm

A Unique Courtroom Drama Comes to Life: 12 ANGRY JURORS Staged at Warren County Common Pleas Court

Warren County, Ohio – The iconic courtroom drama 12 Angry Jurors will take on new life in a one-of-a-kind theatrical production staged at the Warren County Common Pleas Court. This immersive performance promises to captivate audiences by blending the power of live theater with the authenticity of a real courtroom setting.

Show Dates: January 31st, Feb. 1st, Feb, 7th and 8th
Show Times: all shows at 7:30pm
Location: Warren County Common Pleas Court, 500 Justice Dr. Lebanon, OH 45036

Tickets: https://www.thestorycollective.org/12-angry-jurors-2025

Adapted from Reginald Rose’s classic drama 12 Angry Men, this production explores themes of justice, bias, and the power of deliberation. The unique staging inside a working courthouse deepens the play’s resonance, immersing the audience in the intensity and intimacy of jury deliberations.

The cast features a talented ensemble of local performers, each embodying the diverse and complex personalities that make up a jury tasked with deciding a young defendant’s fate. Their performances will be further heightened by the historic and imposing courtroom setting, which serves as both a character and a stage for this unforgettable production.

Tickets are limited due to the intimate setting, so early reservations are strongly recommended.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thestorycollective.org

About The Story Collective:
The Story Collective of Cincinnati creates and produces a variety of events in Northern Cincinnati, including but not limited to, fully staged productions, staged readings, creative events, classes, and workshops that connect artists and communities of all ages through artistic excellence and encouraging environments.

About 12 Angry Jurors:
Originally adapted from Reginald Rose’s 12 Angry Men, this version opens the story to a diverse jury, broadening the scope and relevance of its themes for modern audiences

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January 2, 2025 · 5:26 pm

THE MINUTES Runs Jan. 31-Feb. 16

THE MINUTES
Dayton Theatre Guild
Jan. 31-Feb. 16
[Dayton]

Directed by Melissa Ertsgaard

Cast: Brandon Shockney as Mr. Peel, Brad Mattingly as Mayor Superba, Cydnie Hampton as Ms. Johnson, S. Francis Livisay as Mr. Blake, Zach Katris as Mr. Breeding, Ryan Hester as Mr. Hanratty, Tyler Rowe as Mr. Assalone, Libby Scancarello as Ms. Innes, Mandy Shannon as Ms. Matz, Richard Young as Mr. Overfield & Nicholas Beard as Mr. Carp

This searing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives, asking each of us what we would do to avoid becoming history’s losers.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 3pm
  • Fri, Jan. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 8 at 5pm
  • Sun, Jan. 9 at 3pm
  • Fri, Jan. 14 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 15 at 5pm
  • Sun, Jan. 16 at 3pm

Official page | Facebook event |

 

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