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October 18, 2019 · 8:40 am

Cast Announced for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at The Carnegie

tc_joseph logoThe Carnegie Announces Cast for Production of
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

The Carnegie is pleased to announce the cast and production team for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, playing weekends January 11 – 26, 2020.

CAST LIST:

  • Narrator – Tia Seay
  • Joseph – Frankie Chuter
  • Rueben – Kyle Taylor
  • Simeon/Mrs. Potiphar – Kate Stark
  • Levi – Michael Wright
  • Nephtali – Ashley O. Morton
  • Issachar – Mattison Sullivan
  • Asher – Emma Moss
  • Dan/Potiphar – Caleb Redslob
  • Zebulum – Chloe Price
  • Gad – Cian Steele
  • Judah – Maddie Vaughn
  • Benjamin – Geoffrey Hill
  • Jacob/Pharoh – Sean P. Mette
  • Teen Ensemble – Fiona Blanchet, Sylas Craven, Chloe Esmeier, Jaden Martin, Madeline Moore, Sara Moore, Sam Olt, Mark Schutzman
  • Children’s Choir – Charlie Lindeman, Gracie Manning, Elliot Martin, Jackson Schabell, Athena Updike, Kit Valentine

PRODUCTION TEAM:

  • Director and Choreographer – Maggie Perrino
  • Music Direction – Spenser Smith
  • Assistant Director – Courtney Kennell
  • Stage Manager – Jackie Smith
  • Scenic Designer – Doug Stock
  • Lighting Designer – Larry Csernik
  • Costume Designer – Cheyenne Hamberg
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Natalie Mathis

About JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT:
Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors.

Featuring a beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber score, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT offers fast-paced, back-to-back musical numbers sure to delight the whole family. “Any Dream Will Do,” “One More Angel in Heaven,” and “Go, Go Joseph,” are just a few of the favorites you’ll enjoy in this inspiring, upbeat tale for the ages.

CONTENT ADVISORY: This is a family-friendly production. Appropriate for all ages.

WHEN: Weekends January 11 – 26, 2020

  • Saturday, January 11, 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 12, 3pm
  • Friday, January 17, 7:30pm ● Saturday, January 18, 2pm & 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 19, 3pm
  • Friday, January 24, 7:30pm ● Saturday, January 25, 2pm & 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 26, 3pm

 

WHERE: The Carnegie | 1028 Scott Boulevard | Covington, KY 41011

 

The 2019-20 Carnegie Theatre Series is presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support comes from the Kentucky Department of Tourism.

 

About The Carnegie: The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

 

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the City of Covington. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

 

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October 17, 2019 · 4:38 pm

MARVIN’S ROOM Runs Nov. 15-24

CSP_Marvins Room logoMARVIN’S ROOM
CenterStage Players
Nov. 15-24
Lockland High School Auditorium

Directed by Julie Jordan
Produced by Trisha Courtney and Karen Vanover

Cast: Cathy Judge as Bessie, Claudia Kazvin as Aunt Ruth, Mandy Goodwin as Lee, Joshua Vietas and Hunter Gee as Lee’s sons, Bridgid Dunn Cornell as Dr. Charlotte; Beth Griffin as Dr. Wally; Teri Foltz as the Retirement Home Director and John Vanderplough as Dr. Wally’s brother

Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion  between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm

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October 17, 2019 · 4:27 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 15-24

TROY_A Christmas CarolA CHRISTMAS CAROL
Troy Civic Theatre
Nov. 15-24
The Barn in the Park [Troy]

Directed by Steve Dietrich

Cast: Mike Maxson as Scrooge; Scott Atkinson as Bob Cratchit, Marley, Young Scrooge and more; Jessica Fox as Spirit of Christmas Present, Fanny, Mrs. Lack and more; Liz Mascon as Spirit of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit, Constance, and more; and Gabriel Ison as Frederick, Mr. Fezziwig, Tiny Tim and more

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm

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October 17, 2019 · 4:14 pm

THE CAKE Is a Sweet Treat With an Edge

HRTC_The Cake promo

Featuring Laurie Carter Rose as Della. Publicity photo courtesy of Heather N. Powell.

The Human Race continues its Women of Influence season
with Bekah Brunstetter’s THE CAKE

(DAYTON, Ohio) Della Brady is the proud owner of Della’s Sweets, and she has been selected to compete on The Great American Baking Show. But when her best friend’s daughter comes home to North Carolina to get married, Della’s life gets turned upside down when she realizes there’s not just one bride, but two. Della’s husband, Tim, says she can’t possibly bake their wedding cake. But can she? Should she? For the first time in her life, Della is left to re-examine the beliefs she’s always held – and the foundations of her own marriage.

The Human Race Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Kevin Moore, knew right away that this play would be an essential addition to the Women of Influence season. He says, “I fell in love with this play. While the inspiration may be taken from current headlines about discrimination, the play is less about the politics and more about how we challenge our own beliefs for the people we love. That makes for great theatre!”

THE CAKE was written by Bekah Brunstetter, a writer and co-producer on the NBC smash-hit family drama This Is Us, and she packs this play full of hilarity and compassion as she offers a prism into four different experiences of the place where love, tradition, and family expectations collide. The principal role of Della was originated by Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show) in both the world premiere and Off-Broadway productions.

THE CAKE stars Laurie Carter Rose as Della, Tim Lile as Tim, Claire Kennedy as Jen, and Candice Handy as Macy, and is directed by Greg Hellems.

The preview performance of THE CAKE is October 31; opening night is November 1. Both performances begin at 8 PM.

This production is sponsored by Marion’s Piazza, Ashley’s Pastry Shop, Sue Spiegel and Lisa Hanauer, Heather Bailey and Frank Scenna, Della’s Baking Class Sponsorship Club, and Anonymous Friends.

All season long, The Human Race Theatre Company is partnering with The Neon for the “Women of Influence in the Movies” series. Join us at The Neon on Monday November 4 at 7:30 pm for Saving Face. Wil is a lesbian, but she dare not tell her widowed mother or very traditional grandparents. She’s shocked to find out she’s not the only one in her family with romantic secrets when she learns her 48-year-old mother is pregnant and has just been kicked out of the family home.

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION

Tickets for THE CAKE start at $16. Prices vary depending on the day of the week and seating location. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Student tickets are available at 50% off regular adult prices and a student I.D. must be presented when picking up at the Box Office. The November 3 7:00 p.m. performance is “Sawbuck Sunday,” when any available seat can be purchased in person for just $10 at the Loft Theatre box office two hours prior to the show. Discounts are subject to availability and some restrictions apply.

All performances are at the Metropolitan Art Center’s Loft Theatre, located at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Show times for THE CAKE are 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Performances on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings begin at 7:00 p.m., and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday matinees.

Tickets and performance information for THE CAKE are available at www.humanracetheatre.org or by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630, and at the Schuster Center box office.

Box office hours: Tuesday – Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Schuster Center; and two hours prior to each performance in the Loft Lobby. Ticket prices start at: $37 for adults, $34 for seniors and $19.50 for students. Prices vary depending on performance date.

Discounts: Select side-area seats available for $28 at all performances; “Sawbuck Sunday” November 3 at 7:00 p.m. – $10 seats available for walk up sales only.

Student Discounts: All adult priced tickets are discounted at 50% for students. *A student I.D. must be presented at the box office.

Military Discount: U.S. Military members (active duty & retired) can receive 50% off a Full Priced Adult Ticket with Military ID. *Limit 2 per performance.

Group sales: contact Betty Gould at (937) 461-8295 or Betty.Gould@victoriatheatre.com

The Cake performance dates:

  • Wednesday, October 30 8:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-CAN open rehearsal
  • Thursday, October 31 8:00 p.m. “Inside Track” pre-show discussion/Preview performance
  • Friday, November 1 8:00 p.m. Opening night with post-show lobby party
  • Saturday, November 2 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 3 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 3 7:00 p.m. “Sawbuck Sunday” – $10 tickets at the door
  • Tuesday, November 5 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 6 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 7 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 8 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 9 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 10 2:00 p.m. “While We’re on the Subject” post-show talk-back
  • Tuesday, November 12 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 13 13 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 14 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 15 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 16 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 17 2:00 p.m. Closing performance

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2019-2020 marks the 33rd season for The Human Race Theatre Company, “Dayton’s Official Professional Theatre Company.” Founded in 1986, The Human Race moved into the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence in its current home, the 212-seat Loft Theatre. In addition to the Eichelberger Loft Season, The Human Race produces new works development and special event programming. Under the direction of Executive Director Kappy Kilburn and Kevin Moore, Artistic Director, the company also maintains outreach programs, as well as artist residencies in area schools and a summer youth program. Human Race organizational support is provided by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District, Culture Works, the Shubert Foundation, the Erma R. Catterton Trust Fund, the Virginia W. Kettering Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, which helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The 2019-2020 Sustainability Sponsors are the ELM Foundation, Anne F. Johnson, Steve and Lou Mason, Morris Home, and the Jesse & Caryl Philips Foundation. The 2019-2020 Loft season sponsor is the Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of the Dayton Foundation. The Women of Influence season sponsor is the Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts.

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October 17, 2019 · 4:01 pm

Events Director Sought by Educational Theatre Association

EdTA_logoEvents Director 

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) seeks a dynamic director to set and execute EdTA’s event strategy including planning, budgeting, and managing all aspects of national member events such as the International Thespian Festival and EdTA National Conference. Manages department staff and budget.

About Us:  The Educational Theatre Association is an international nonprofit association with more than 139,000 active members.  EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education: honoring student achievement in theatre; supporting teachers by providing professional development, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA is the home of the International Thespian Society, an honorary organization established at nearly 5,000 schools, that has inducted more than 2.4 million theatre students since its founding in 1929. EdTA also produces the International Thespian Festival and publishes Dramatics magazine in print and online for high school theatre students, and Teaching Theatre, a journal for theatre education professionals. The Educational Theatre Foundation is the philanthropic arm of EdTA.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversees all planning and logistics for these two events throughout the year. Sets and manages revenue and expense budgets, conducts site visits, books venues/catering, logistics, etc.
  • Prepares master schedule for event, assigns events staff responsibilities and oversees activities; tracks progress toward completion of all tasks and processes including registration, artist recruitment, scheduling, logistics, communications, materials/supplies, and other processes for each event.
  • Oversees program scheduling, including teaching artists, workshops, auditions, and one-acts, adjudications, etc.
  • Oversees housing arrangements and ticketing process.
  • Manages the International Thespian Excellence Awards program (Thespys), including adjudication and on-site logistics.
  • Plans and coordinates evening entertainment events.
  • Selects vendors for shipping equipment and materials for event; coordinates pre-, during, and post-event loading, unloading and storage. Selects vendors for other event needs, such as registration bags and badges, T-shirts, and awards.
  • Serves as on-site event manager and as primary contact with venue.  Proactively handles issues and troubleshoots emerging problems.
  • Coordinate events feedback processes for continuous improvement, attendee satisfaction, and staff efficiency.
  • Identifies and implements growth opportunities within existing events and through potential new launches that further EdTA’s mission.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum 7 – 10 years if proven hands-on event planning experience.  Previous experience planning business or education conferences, and performing arts conferences or events are a plus.
  • Theatre knowledge/experience is a plus.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to see the big picture and meet strategic objectives for membership festival and conference events.  Vision for developing new programs and events that serve the association’s mission.
  • Exceptional project and process management skills.  Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with an eye for details under sometimes aggressive timelines.  Ability to reimagine processes to improve efficiency and/or customer experience.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Strong business acumen, organization and time management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proven track record of managing event budgets, and meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
  • Must be diplomatic and able to interact well with co-workers, event venue staff, vendors and association members.
  • Proven ability to maintain and cultivate internal and external professional relationships, always showing respect for a diverse constituency of staff, volunteers, and members.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences.
  • Ability to think and work independently and use creative thinking to solve problems.
  • Ability to stay clam in a crisis and be flexible when problems arise.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and event technologies such as registration platforms and mobile event apps.  Familiarity with association management software (or CRM software) is a plus.  Ability to learn new software applications with relative ease.

Please submit cover letter and resume by email (Subject line: Events Director 2019-93) to:  HRManager@schooltheatre.org

First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/28/19.

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