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Auditions Announced for HUMPTY DUMPTY IS MISSING at Sunset Players

SSP_logoCINCINNATI, OH – September 19, 2019 —Sunset Players will hold open auditions for its children’s show HUMPTY DUMPTY IS MISSING by Joseph Robinette and directed by Bob Kelley on Sunday, September 29 at 6:00pm and Monday, September 30 at 7:00 pm at The Art Center at Dunham at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Sammy Scoop is a private investigator in the tradition of his grandfather, Samuel Shovel and his father, Sam Spade. Sammy faces the biggest challenge of his illustrious career with the sudden fall and disappearance of the jolly Humpty-Dumpty.

The children’s show at Sunset Players is a great way for children or adults with little to no acting experience to gain some experience performing live theater. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Actors must be able to read. Auditions will consist of reading selections from the script.

The cast consists of 16-27 roles. Crew members and set builders are also needed.

Performances are December 6,7,8,13,14 and 15th. Friday night performances are at 7pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm.

If you have any questions regarding the auditions, please contact: Nancy Anderson at anderson.nmac@gmail.com or call 513.382-6490.

Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information about the 38th season, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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Families Invited for Artistic Fun at the Arts Center of Dunham Free Family Fun Series

MISC_Arts Center At Dunham logoCINCINNATI, OH – September 17, 2019 — Courtesy of a grant from Price Hill Will and Sunset Players, the Free Family Fun Series hops into the Arts Center at Dunham with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, part of its Off the Hill series, on Saturday, September 28 at 2 pm.

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

Written by Dwayne Hartford and adapted from the book by Kate Dicamillo, Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit loved by a little girl named Abilene. But Edward, who is made of china, is rather self-centered. On an ocean voyage, he is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his miraculous journey home, in which he learns the meaning of love and loss, and how to find the courage to love again. The performance is recommended for all ages.

Off the Hill is sponsored by The John C. Griswold Foundation and KeyBank with seasonal support of education and outreach by The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation. The Bruce E. Coyle Acting Intern Company is supported by Jerry and Betsy Shroat.

All Free Family Fun Series performances are on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. The remaining series includes:

  • January 11, 2020 ROKCincy Opera for Children: The Barber of Seville

ROKCincy is thrilled to present its special adaptation of Rossini’s classic comedy The Barber of Seville. Sung in English and Italian, this show stuns with familiar music, vocal fireworks and high energy hijinks. Rosina has been grounded by her strict guardian, Dr. Bartolo, and isn’t allowed to enter her project into the State Science Fair. Her teachers, Mr. Figaro and Ms. Susannah, know that she can win first place if they can only get it submitted. They’ll need all their cunning and more than a few tricks to make it happen. Recommended for grades K-6.

  • February 1, 2020 Stuart Little by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the book by E.B. White.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Stuart Little is a lovable mouse born into an ordinary New York family. His many adventures—both big and small—vividly come to life through a series of delightful scenes. Based on E.B. White’s endearing classic and written with charm, wisdom and joy, this adaptation presents the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse who is trying to survive in the great big world. Recommended for grades kindergarten and up.

  • April 4, 2020 Dragons Love Tacos by Ernie Nolan, adapted from the book by Adam Rubin.

Do you know what dragons really love? Tacos, of course! Chicken tacos, beef tacos, big tacos and tiny tacos. As a boy and his dog watch a television show about dragons, they unexpectedly get caught up in the “Dos and Don’ts” of what to feed dragons. But if they accidentally eat spicy salsa, watch out! Performed by the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Off the Hill players. Recommended for pre-k and up.

  • April 18, 2020 Cincinnati Ballet

Dancers from the prestigious Cincinnati Ballet will provide an exciting peek into the typical day in the life of professional dancers. Audience members will learn the fundamentals of the art of ballet and gain an understanding of the discipline and athleticism required for a professional career in ballet. A dance demonstration with audience participation and a question and answer discussion are included.

Reservations for performances in the ACAD FREE Family Fun Series can be made online (www.sunsetplayers.org) or by calling 513-588-4988.

The Arts Center at Dunham is an arts center for the west side of Cincinnati and its vision is to provide affordable creative and performing arts for Price Hill and surrounding communities. Housed in one of the three remaining buildings of what was the first municipally owned tuberculosis sanatorium in the United States, the Arts Center includes a 350-seat performance venue as well as extensive studio and programming space. The Arts Center is located in the CRC’s Dunham Recreation Complex. See what is happening at the Arts Center at Dunham on Facebook.

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The Carnegie Presents PROOF

TC_Proof logoWHAT: The Carnegie presents PROOF

WHEN: Weekends November 2-17, 2019

● Saturday, November 2, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 3, 3pm
● Friday, November 8, 7:30pm ● Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 10, 3pm
● Friday, November 15, 7:30pm ● Saturday, November 16, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 17, 3pm

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

TICKETS: Tickets $28, $25 for Carnegie Members and ArtsPass Members, $21 for students. Tickets to Carnegie Theater Series performances are available at The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday-Friday 12pm – 5pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940.

DESCRIPTION: Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a math professor at The University of Chicago. Following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s, who hopes to find valuable work in the notebooks he left behind. In the ensuing struggles, a mysterious notebook surfaces to draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness – or genius – will she inherit?

Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play, PROOF is a compelling drama with elements of mystery, romance, and old-fashioned storytelling. It was made into a major motion picture in 2005 starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

CONTENT ADVISORY: Production includes adult themes and language. Not recommended for children under 13.

The  Carnegie’s 2019-20 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 Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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Backstage Run Crew Positions Available for THE 39 STEPS at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFalcon Theatre is looking for 2 people to fill backstage running crew positions for THE 39 STEPS. This is an urgent and immediate opportunity.

Performance Dates: Sept 27, 28, Oct 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

Must be available for all performances and tech rehearsals.

Position involves:

  • Set Changes
  • Assisting actors backstage with fast paced prop needs
  • Assisting with fast costume changes
  • Assisting Stage Manager with pre-show setup and post-show reset
  • There is a small stipend available for these positions.

Please contact Falcon’s Production Coordinator, Tara Williams at tara@falcontheater.net, if interested and available.

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Musical Theatre Positions Open at Finneytown Secondary Campus

MISC_Finneytown Local School DistrictChoreographer

Position Description
Finneytown Secondary Campus is seeking a Choreographer for the upcoming high school musical theatre production. While the production has yet to be chosen, the ideal individual will be a collaborative creator who has previous experience in dance and/or movement, preferably in a formal environment as an instructor, coach, or teacher. The Choreographer should be prepared to choreograph a majority (if not all) dance numbers in the chosen production, with the possibility of assistance from the Director and/or a Student Dance Captain. When building movement for the show, the Choreographer should aim to challenge the students in the cast to grow while simultaneously being flexible enough to adapt planned choreography for individuals with little to no previous dance experience..

Rehearsals run from November 4th to January 23rd, with performances scheduled for January 24 & 25, 2020. Attendance at every rehearsal is not necessary, and the schedule is negotiable and flexible at this time. Furthermore, in lieu of weekly travel to Finneytown, the choreographer may opt to make specific hours of Teacher In-Service Rehearsal days Dance Intensive Hours, as well as provide videos of the choreography for the director to share with the cast. The previous season’s supplemental rate for this position was $840.00, with an additional $615.00 possible if the Choreographer is available to choreograph the Middle School’s production of Once on This Island, Jr. as well.

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Director Sawyer Shafer via email at SawyerAShafer@gmail.com. Submitting samples of previous work would be helpful, but is not necessary.

Pit Director
Position Description

Finneytown Secondary Campus is seeking a Pit Director for the upcoming high school musical theatre production. While the production has yet to be chosen, the ideal individual will be available twice a week for rehearsals with the orchestra beginning the week of December 2, 2019, with full availability from January 20 – 25, 2020 for tech week and performances. The Pit Director should be prepared for a collaborative process come tech week and would ideally have experience in the realm of musical theatre.

The previous season’s supplemental rate for this position was $615.00, with another $1,090.00 possible if contracted as the Vocal Director for the production as well (See “Vocal Director” below).

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Director Sawyer Shafer via email at SawyerAShafer@gmail.com.

Technical Director
Position Description

Finneytown Secondary Campus is seeking a Technical Director for the upcoming high school musical theatre production. While the production has yet to be chosen, the ideal individual will be experienced in many, if not all, aspects of technical theatre, including set construction and design, sound design, and lighting design. The Technical Director should be prepared to construct a majority of the set pieces and props with assistance from student and parent volunteers. Rehearsals will run from November 4th to January 23rd, with performances scheduled for January 24 & 25, 2020. The Technical Director must be available at least twice a week beginning in November, with the expectation that once design plans are in place, they will create a schedule for set construction that coincides with the production rehearsal schedule and/or volunteer availability.

The previous season’s supplemental rate for this position was $1,494.00, with an additional $1,090.00 available if the individual is able to sign on for the Middle School’s production of Once on This Island, Jr. as well.

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Director Sawyer Shafer via email at SawyerAShafer@gmail.com. Submitting samples of previous work would be helpful, but is not necessary.

Vocal Director
Position Description

Finneytown Secondary Campus is seeking a Vocal Director for the upcoming high school musical theatre production. While the production has yet to be chosen, the ideal individual will be available two to three times a week for rehearsals beginning the week of November 4, 2019. The Vocal Director should be prepared for a collaborative process come tech week and would ideally have performance experience in musical theatre. Tech week is scheduled for January 17 & 20 – 23, 2020 with performances taking place on the 24th & 25th.

The previous season’s supplemental rate for this position was $1,090.00, with another $615.00 possible if contracted as the Vocal Director for the production as well (See “Vocal Director” below).

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Director Sawyer Shafer via email at SawyerAShafer@gmail.com.

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