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April 1, 2020 · 2:18 pm

Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Rescheduled to Sept. 29-Oct. 4 at Broadway in Cincinnati

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ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE.

FINS UP Cincinnati! Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, originally scheduled to play April 14-19, 2020 at the Aronoff Center, has been rescheduled for September 29 – October 4, 2020.

If you are a ticket holder, there is nothing for you to do at this time. Please hold on to your ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE tickets as they will be honored for the new performance dates. Ticket holders of the original engagement dates will be able to use their existing tickets for entry to the new dates on the same corresponding day/performance time. Exchanges are available if you are unable to attend your performance.

Season Ticket Holders and Broadway in Cincinnati eClub ticket buyers may exchange online at any time (eClub exchanges available through April 22). Season Ticket Holders may also call 800.294.1816 with questions Monday through Friday 9 am-5 pm. For questions regarding group tickets, please email: Peggy.Holthaus-Hughes@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. For questions about tickets purchased through Cincinnati Arts Association (Aronoff Center), please email: ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org or call 513.621.2787 (M-F 10 am-5 pm). (CAA exchanges also available through April 22.)

For those who cannot reschedule their performance, an account credit or refund will be offered.

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April 1, 2020 · 1:44 pm

Cast & Crew Announced for NEWSIES at Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

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The Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre has announced the cast and crew for their upcoming production of NEWSIES.

Performances run July 17-26 at Highlands High School.

The cast includes:

  • Jack Kelly – Micah Day
  • Crutchie – Gavin Duffy
  • Davey – Jacob Mullins
  • Race – Tommy Sanders
  • Albert – Thomas Gray-Torsell
  • Specs – Lily Canter
  • Henry – Jameson Zoller
  • Finch – Christian Arias
  • Romeo – David Herrington
  • Elmer – Cassidy Perme
  • Mush – Erica Kruse
  • Buttons – Cooper Gamble
  • Splasher – Emma Cooper
  • Tommy Boy – Samantha Heilman
  • JoJo – Ashley Kelly
  • Mike – Sam Hopper
  • Ike – Annabelle Dilts
  • Other Newsies – Lucia Combs, Sophia Gamble, Isabella Gilvin, Lukas Hummeldorf, Paige Landers, Alexis Peterson, Lizzy Roeding, Oliver Vockell, Lauren Weizer, Jude Williams
  • Scabs – Isabella Gilvin, Lukas Hummeldorf, Alexis Peterson
  • Spot Conlon – Oliver Vockell
  • Girl Writing Headlines – Sophia Veshapidze
  • Katherine Plumber – Gabi Benintendi
  • Darcy – Claire Northcut
  • Bill – Cooper Gamble
  • Wiesel – Gabe Donnelly
  • Morris Delancey – Sam Lewis
  • Oscar Delancey – Rad Murray
  • Cameraman – Claire Northcut
  • Goons – Annika Halonen, Seth Kuhl, Mehryn Toole
  • Joseph Pulitzer – Sylas Craven
  • Seitz – Sophia Veshapidze
  • Bunsen – Evan Stuart
  • Hannah – Annika Halonen
  • Nunzio – Hank Slaby
  • Passersby – Elena Hamall, Mehryn Toole
  • Guard – Hank Slaby
  • Snyder – Seth Kuhl
  • Medda Larkin – Zoe Zoller
  • Bowery Beauties – Annika Halonen, Elena Hamall, Claire Northcut, Mehryn Toole
  • Stage Manager – Gabe Donnelly
  • Nuns – Annika Halonen, Elena Hamall, Claire Northcut, Mehryn Toole, Zoe Zoller
  • Audience Members in Medda’s Theater – Sam Lewis, Rad Murray, Hank Slaby, Evan Stuart, Sophia Veshapidze
  • Woman – Claire Northcut
  • Mr. Jacobi – Gabe Donnelly
  • Policeman – Hank Slaby, Evan Stuart
  • Mayor – Gabe Donnelly
  • Governor Teddy Roosevelt – Hank Slaby

The crew includes:

Student Technical Director

  • Lillian McMullan

 Production Stage Manager

  • Hunter Lee

Assistant Stage Manager

  • El Bowers
  • Grace Grau

Sound Designer

  • Colin Gastright

Assistant Sound Designers/Sound Board Ops

  • Will de Sola
  • Evan McSorley

Lighting Designer

  • Luke Eisner

Assistant Lighting Designer

  • Nate Culyer

Light Board Op

  • Bella Pfeiffer

Lights/Sound Crew

  • David Dierig
  • John Dougherty
  • Ryan Groneck
  • Emma Horton

 Props Designer

  • Maggie Ellis

Assistant Props Designer

  • Delaney Jennings

 Props Crew

  • Paige Barber
  • Natalie Horton
  • Caroline Slaby
  • Charles Ziegler

 Building Crew Head

  • Robert Chalk

Set Deco Head

  • Olivia Hart

 Stage and Building/Set Deco Crew

  • Addie Dierig
  • Bradley Groneck
  • John Laskey
  • Jonah Listerman
  • Grace Reynolds

Stage and Building/Set Deco Crew (Continued)

  • AnnaLucy Surrey
  • Emily Winters
  • Colin Yaegel

 Student Costume Designer

  • Olivia Greenwell

Assistant Costume

  • Chloe Caudill

 Hair/Makeup Head

  • Sydney Earle

Assistant Hair/Makeup Head

  • Abby Adkins

 Costume & Makeup Crew

  • Olivia Bayer
  • Katie Buschle
  • Alanna Gorrigan
  • Ava Lynn Jansen
  • Emily Keller
  • Annabella Salzarulo
  • Emersen Slaby
  • Chloe Zeit

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April 1, 2020 · 1:41 pm

Cast Announced for PUFFS at Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

CAST_logoThe Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre has announced the cast and crew for their upcoming production of PUFFS.

Directed by Michael Sherman, performances run July 3-12 at The Carnegie in Covington.

The cast includes:

  • Narrator – Elliet Malatesta
  • Wayne Hopkins – Gabe Litwin
  • Oliver Rivers – Jack Giglia
  • Megan Jones – Katie Sutkamp
  • Ernie Mac – Connor Defevers
  • Hannah – Olivia Busche
  • Finch Fletchley – Liam Pergrem
  • Leanne – Madison Burnett
  • Sally Perks – Sara Detwiler
  • Susie Bones –Tammy Sanow
  • Cedric/Mr. Voldy – Braxton Broering
  • Matt McBee – A Very Tall Man / Seamus / A Certain Potions Teacher/ Professor Turban / Ghost History Teach / Professor Locky / Mr. Nick / Sal / Second Headmaster / Real Mr. Moody / Death Buddy
  • Erin Day – First Headmaster / Professor McG / Professor Sprouty / Xavia Jones / Professor Lanny / Runs Teach / Ms. Babble / Death Buddy
  • Aiden Greenwell – Uncle Dave / Goyle / A Fat Friar / Clumsy Longbottom / Hermeoone #3 / Viktor / Mr. Bagman / Zach Smith / Death Buddy
  • Alix Tibbs – Ginny / Helga / Frenchy / Death Buddy
  • Sofia Trefz – Hermeoone / Blondo Malfoy / Rowena / Rita Scooter / Bippy / Death Buddy
  • Max Adrian –  Harry / Colin / Hermeoone #2 / Ric Gryff / Myrtle / Death Buddy

The crew includes:

Student Technical Director

  • Maya Batshoun

Production Stage Manager

  • Reeya Dighe

Assistant Stage Manager

  • Madelyn Kennebeck
  • Molly Bucher

Sound Designer

  • Liam Morris

Assistant Sound Designer

  • Ethan Fessler

Lights/Sound Crew

  • Caleb Lindsey
  • Jocelyn Vasquez

Lighting Designer

  • Connor Paff

Assistant Lighting Designer

  • Colin Vaughan

Props Designer

  • Jeffrey Joering

Assistant Props Designer

  • Eylie Lorenz

Props Crew

  • Blake Bauer
  • Megan Graeler
  • Nicholas Lorenz
  • David Parks

 Costume Designer

  • Matthew Eggers

Assistant Costume Designer

  • Thaddy Sieverding

Costume & Make-up Crew

  • Haley Barth
  • Rachel Fessler
  • Campbell Hogue
  • Bellamy Martin

Hair/Makeup Crew Head

  • Hannah Breitenstein

Assistant Hair/Makeup Crew Head

  • Dulce Marquez

Building/Set Deco Crew Head

  • Mattie Melson

Assistant Building/Set Deco

  • Adia Reaves

 Stage and Building Crew

  • Shelby Allred
  • Hailey Cavanaugh
  • Grayson Halonen
  • Olivia Hoffstedder
  • Sarah Mansfield

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April 1, 2020 · 9:55 am

Online Auditions Announced for 2020-2021 Touring Company at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoTCT is holding online auditions for the 20-21 TCT On Tour Acting Company!

All roles are paid positions. All roles are open to all ethnicities.

How to Audition
Auditions and Callbacks will be conducted via video submissions.

To be considered, email a PDF of your current headshot and resume, as well as a YouTube or VIMEO link with a 1-minute song selection (Pop/Rock or Contemporary Musical Theatre) that shows off your range and personality.  Email to eric.byrd@tctcincinnati.com with subject line “ACTOR SUBMISSION-TCT On Tour.”  PLEASE SUBMIT BY APRIL 20, 2020.

You must follow all instructions above to be considered.  If we are considering you for our touring company, we will reach out with additional submission instructions and may ask you to put sides from the show on tape.

About TCT On Tour
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is seeking a diverse company of actors for the 2020-2021 TCT On Tour season, a division of the organization that brings the magic of live theatre to schools, libraries, event spaces, and beyond, with company members responsible for all aspects of production including tour management, travel and load in/out.

The ideal candidate is flexible, hard-working, and passionate about their craft and the organization’s mission.  They should be able to lift 50 lbs. safely and have a valid driver’s license.   Contract dates vary per casting needs. Local Actor Salary $400+ per week.  TCT On Tour rehearses each show for two weeks and performs 5 days a week with two guaranteed days off each week.

Seeking the Following
[ACTOR 1] – Male identifying, any ethnicity, versatile comedic singing actor to play multiple roles in Rapunzel’s Hairy Fairy Tale, and to play all roles in TCT on Tour’s Holiday Production of BAH HUMBUG! A one-person Christmas Carol.  Puppeteering ability a PLUS! Contract dates on/about August 10, 2020 –December 22, 2020.

[ACTOR 2] – Female identifying, any ethnicity, versatile singing actor to play Rapunzel in Rapunzel’s Hairy Fairy Tale and multiple roles in Nutcracker Rocks as well as understudy one-person show offerings. Puppeteering ability a PLUS! Contract dates on/about August 10, 2020 –December 22, 2020.

[ACTOR 3] – Male identifying, any ethnicity, versatile singing actor to play multiple rolesin Nutcracker Rocks.  Puppeteering and musical instrument ability a PLUS! Contract dates on/about November 9, 2020 –December 22, 2020.

[ACTOR 4] – Male identifying, any ethnicity, versatile singing actor to play multiple roles in Nutcracker Rocks. Puppeteering ability a PLUS! Contract dates on/about November 9, 2020 –December 22, 2020.

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March 31, 2020 · 9:02 am

Directors Needed for STAY AT HOME THEATER at Equality Productions

MISC_Casting callEquality Productions announces STAY AT HOME THEATER, a recorded broadcast of some of the best comedies from the New Play Exchange. The New Play Exchange ® (NPX) is the world’s largest digital library of scripts by living writers. NPX plays are featured often at the Know Theater.

We will record 6 or more brief plays for about an hour-long production. The recording will be placed on the Equality Production’s YouTube page.

Are you interested in directing one of the plays, which runs from one to ten minutes each?

Read the plays at the link below.  Additional plays may be added through April 4th.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QBEEPb7xWFquiZVyflk103FIz6VR1gMC?usp=sharing

Send Richard Zenk (richardjoseph@gmail.com) your top 3 play choices ranked in order of the plays you would like to direct along with your director resume by April 8th.

If chosen to direct, you will use your network to choose your actors, set your rehearsal schedule and rehearse virtually. All actors are expected to attend a tech rehearsal the last week of April and a recording session on Saturday, May 4 in the afternoon via zoom.us.

Directors and actors are asked to make a $5 donation to compensate the playwrights for the rights. Richard will also donate funds.  All excess funds will go to the community theaters voted on by the directors and actors.

Synopses of two of the chosen plays:

/art/ – Emotions run high in the judges’ room during an art competition. Two judges implore the third judge to vote in favor of their favorites, and when the artists are invited for interviews chaos erupts. “Hilariously funny short play about judges bickering over the submissions to a third-grade art competition. Great piece for an intergenerational cast.”

RECESS: Two children (played by adults) enact on the playground how they imagine life would be like as adults. But perhaps they are merely practicing for the future, and they are destined to spend their lives together. “It’s two whole lifetimes packed into a brief yet epic story. Absolutely a must for two actors looking to feel what it’s like to be a child again, and yet there is a love here that is absolutely daunting. A very beautiful play.”  

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