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June 24, 2019 · 3:25 pm

2018-2019 Orchid Awards for Beechmont Players Inc.

BPI_logoOVER THE TAVERN

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Chessie Vigran
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Frederick Gorney
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Jessie Faye
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Nora Kovasckitz
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Thomas Stricker
  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE – Donna Surber
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Barbara Alenduff
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM ART – Teresa Johns
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROPERTIES – Pam Kaesemeyer
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Mary Ann Fagel & Barbara Alenduff
  • EXCELLENCE IN SOUND DESIGN – Mark Aronson

THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Eric Day
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Hannah Richardson
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Jan Costello
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Jennifer Keith
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Mark Waldfogle
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Faye Crawford & Pegatha Eddingfield
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY – Sharon Shelton
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM – Jenny Mielbrecht
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION – Mike Surber
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Shannon Treier
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Steve Phelan
  • EXCELLENCE IN SPECIAL EFFECTS – Jeff Surber

WIDDERSHINS

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Collin Wenzell
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Faye Crawford
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Jeanette Tacon
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – John Conrad
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Linda Roll & Faye Crawford
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – jef brown
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – Wayne Kirsch
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM ART – Jim Bussey
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION – Mike Surber & Don Phillips
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Cheryl Boettger
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – jef brown

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Laura Gossett
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Ryan Oelker
  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE – Donna Surber
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM ART – Teresa Johns

FATHER OF THE BRIDE

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Emily Keller
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Fred Hunt
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Jody Hart
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Barbara Alenduff
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM – Jenny Mielbrecht
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Mike Surber

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June 24, 2019 · 2:54 pm

Assistant Scenic Artist Sought by Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoCincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages inquiries about this position from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

Job Title: Assistant Scenic Artist
Reports to: Scenic Charge Artist
Position Overview: The Assistant Scenic Artist will work directly with the Scenic Charge Artist on all productions in the 2019-20 season for the Marx and Shelterhouse theatres, as well as 3 touring productions for our educational outreach program.

Position Responsibilities include:

  • Creating highly-sophisticated textural and faux-finished scenery for all productions.
  • Producing a full range of theatrical finishes, from traditional backdrop painting to highly realized sculpture, realistic interiors to childhood fantasies.
  • Maintaining shop cleanliness, equipment and tools.
  • Documenting paint recipes, colors, and multi-step paint techniques.
  • Preparing samples for scenic treatments

Competencies include:

  • The equivalence of 5 years artistic experience in scenic painting: whether professional, academic or a combination of the two.
  • Positive attitude and a drive to produce painted scenery with skill and efficiency.
  • An artistic eye and the ability to be flexible with projects that are ever-changing and challenging.
  • Must be able to work with many different personalities and styles in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Color mixing with tints and dyes.
  • Translating Painter’s Elevations into finished scenery.
  • Image transfer techniques.
  • Faux Finishes – woodgrain, stone, bricks, marble, rust, dust, aging, etc.
  • Sculptural skills – additive and reductive sculpting, carving, mold-making, basic carpentry.
  • Stretching and sizing backdrops, scrims and other fabrics.
  • Custom stamps, stencils and appliques.
  • Knowledge of paint types, stains and sealants.
  • Knowledge of paint sprayers and air tools.
  • Knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
  • Working knowledge of scenic construction processes is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative software is preferred

Physical Demands:

  • Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time and kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, or squat frequently.
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and strong hand-eye coordination.
  • Able to sustain repetitive motion with hands and wrists (paint brushing and rolling, handheld sprayers).
  • Comfortable working on ladders, lifts and scaffolding.

This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt position with a start date of July 22, 2019. The typical work week (Monday-Friday) is 35 hours; however, overtime is possible based on the demands of a show and some flexibility with the time a workday begins or ends will be required occasionally. Benefits include medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and 401k/403b pension plans.

To Apply:
Submit your cover letter, resume, three (3) work references, and five (5) sample work images (or a link to your website) to:
Sharon Weber
Human Resources Manager
sharon.weber@cincyplay.com
No phone calls, please.
Deadline to apply: July 3, 2019

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June 24, 2019 · 2:48 pm

2018-2019 Orchid Awards for The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTEGAD, THE WOMAN IN WHITE

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Alan Kootsher
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Ann Barfels
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Stephanie Klein
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Victoria Covarrubias
  • Excellence in House – Valeria Amburgey, Karen Romero, Megan Schultheis, Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Light Design – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Makeup – Manuel Frias Riera
  • Excellence in Program Art – Marsha Moore
  • Excellence in Set Design – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Jed Belanger
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Narisa Williams
  • Excellence in Stage Combat – Matt Hannifin 

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Elizabeth Chinn Molloy
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Rusty Lacy
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Narisa Williams
  • Excellence in Program – Elaine Volker
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Kent Smith
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Dennis Murphy and Elaine Volker
  • Excellence in Set Design – Dennis Murphy

 

A Taffeta Christmas

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Linda Abbott and the Cast
  • Excellence in Light Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Linda Abbott
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jennifer Keith
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jennifer Reinshagen
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Linda Abbott, Eric Day & Charles Kleesattel as The Taffeta Tones
  • Excellence in Producing – Valeria Amburgey
  • Excellence in Program – Elaine Volker
  • Excellence in Program Art – Marsha Moore
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Greg Schaper, Kent Smith and Crew
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Narisa Williams
  • Excellence in Set Design – Ray Persing
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Tobie Braverman and Alexa Justice

LOVE LOSS AND WHAT I WORE

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Holly Sauerbrunn
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Kristy Rucker
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Linda Callahan
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Lindsey Pullum
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Mary Stone
  • Excellence in Direction – Rose Vanden Eynden
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Rose Vanden Eynden and the Cast
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Narisa Williams
  • Excellence in Other – Susan Hill for Watercolors
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Rose Vanden Eynden and the Cast
  • Excellence in Producing – Elaine Volker
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Elaine Volker & Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Set Design – Ray Persing
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Wendy Williams 

WORKING the Musical

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Amanda Borchers
  • Excellence in Direction – Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Amy Waldfogle and the Cast
  • Excellence in Light Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Allen Lindsey
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Catherine Ross
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Cathy Judge
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Elizabeth L. Taylor
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Helen A. Swartwout
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jazz McMullen
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Kyndra D. Jefferies
  • Excellence in Other – Jeff Nieman, Pantomime Consultant
  • Excellence in Producing – Mark Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Program – Elaine Volker
  • Excellence in Special Effects – Scott Unes for videography
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Allen Lindsey

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June 24, 2019 · 1:48 pm

Set Build Space Sought by Acting Up

ACTUP-logoActing Up has lost the use of our storage/building facility to a fire last Friday night.

We are now looking for a space to build for our upcoming musical MATILDA.

We are looking for space at least 500 sq ft. starting in July through September 13. We would prefer electricity and water. Even better if you have power tools, (ie. a table saw, etc) that we could borrow.

Please let us know if you have any suggestions or leads. Thanks in advance.

Acting Up
ActingUp@ActingUp.com
513-494-6062

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June 24, 2019 · 12:20 pm

2018-2019 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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Scroll down for links to Orchid Awards by Group

NAMED AWARDS

  • ART ROUSE AWARD – Laureen Catlin
  • MARIO PITOCCO AWARD – Art Kibby
  • ROGER GROOMS AWARD – Tom Peters
  • PRESIDENT’S AWARD – Amanda Emmons Shumate
  • RISING STAR AWARD – Chad Brinkman & Amanda Marasch (FLI), Vincent Eldridge (LSC), Peyton Hahn (MCP), Adrianna Hartmann (ACTUP), Alexa Justice (TDW), Nancy Kammer (CSP), Mary Ingram King (BPI), Jackie Miesle (MPI), Allie Webber (TCP) & Nick Young (SSP)
  • SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY THEATRE AWARD – Perry Gary & Vikki Rafferty

EXCERPTS INVITED TO REPRESENT THE SOUTHWEST REGION AT STATE

  • THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – Village Players
  • LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE – The Drama Workshop
  • ORDINARY DAYS – INNOVAtheatre
  • OUT OF STERNO – Mariemont Players
  • FIRST DATE – Footlighters Inc. (Alternate, but performing at State)

EXCERPT AWARDS

ALMOST, MAINE
Stagecrafters, Inc.

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AS HOPE – JENNIFER DAVIS
  • MERIT IN ENSEMBLE AS SHELLY IN THEY FELL – ELIZABETH BEATTY
  • MERIT IN ENSEMBLE AS DEENA IN THEY FELL – JESSICA FAYE

FIRST DATE
Footlighters Inc.

  • MERIT IN SET DESIGN – Gary Rogers
  • MERIT IN PROPS/SCENIC ELEMENTS – Caitlin brown
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Matt Santeler
  • MERIT IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Jerry Wiesenhahn
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Bj Simpson
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – First Date Cast

THE FOREIGNER
Mason Community Players

  • No awards

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT
Village Players

  • OUTSTANDING IN ENSEMBLE
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING – Chris Payne
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING – Michael Ireland
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING – Scott Unes
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING – Amy Sullivan
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Dan Maloney
  • MERIT IN ACTING – Meagan L. Blasch
  • MERIT IN ACTING – Nathan Henegar

LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE
The Drama Workshop

  • Merit in Acting – Mary Stone
  • Merit in Acting – Linda Berman Callahan
  • Excellence in Acting – Kristy Rucker
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast

MUSICAL OF MUSICALS THE MUSICAL
Cincinnati Music Theatre

  • MERIT IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Elizabeth Beiting-Lipps
  • MERIT IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Kendra Struthers
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Brian Anderson
  • OUTSTANDING IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Luka Ashley Carter

NATIVITY ON THE SQUARE
Tri-County Players

  • MERIT IN DIRECTION – JAMES BALL
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORIGINAL WORK – TOM S. LONG
  • MERIT IN ENSEMBLE – THE CAST
  • MERIT IN ACTING AS HOMELESS WOMAN – JESSICA FAYE

ORDINARY DAYS
INNOVAtheatre

  • Eric Bardes – Excellence in Lighting
  • Jacqlyn Schott & Cast – Excellence in Costuming
  • Alex Ross – Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Elanor Morris – Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Anna Masla – Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Jordan Fredericks – Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Ron Attreau – Outstanding in Musical Direction
  • Jacqlyn Scott – Outstanding in Direction
  • The Cast and Crew – Outstanding in Ensemble

OUT OF STERNO
Mariemont Players Inc.

  • OUTSTANDING IN ENSEMBLE
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING – Patricia Mullins
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING  -Julia Hedges
  • OUTSTANDING IN ACTING – Patrick Kramer
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Dan Maloney
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Dan Dermody
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUMES – Peggy Stouffer
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHTING DESIGN – Dan Maloney
  • EXCELLENCE IN SOUND DESIGN – Dan Maloney
  • MERIT IN ACTING – Darren Lee

OVER THE TAVERN
Beechmont Players Inc.

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING – Chessie Vigran
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING – Luke Randazzo
  • MERIT IN ACTING – Thomas Stricker
  • MERIT IN ACTING – Jessie Faye
  • MERIT IN DIRECTION – Richard Zenk

ROSE’S DILEMMA
Milford Theatre Guilde

  • MERIT IN ACTING AS ARLENE – ELIZABETH HICKERSON

THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY
Fairfield Footlighters

  • Outstanding in Acting – Amy Sullivan
  • Merit in Ensemble – Heidi Schiller & Cast

SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
Sunset Players

  • MERIT IN COSTUMES – DENNIS MURPHY
  • MERIT IN COSTUMES – ANN ANDRIACCO
  • MERIT IN FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY – MATT HANNAFIN

VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
CenterStage Players

  • MERIT IN ACTING AS NINA – ADRIANNA BORIS

ORCHID AWARDS

The Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of the ACT of Greater Cincinnati member groups. Orchid awards for the 2017-2018 Season:

 

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