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2018-2019 Orchid Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

cmt_logoMY FAVORITE YEAR the Musical

  • Excellence in Producer – Chad and Julie
  • Excellence in Director – Douglas Berlon
  • Excellence in Lighting – Cheryl Williams
  • Excellence in Sound design – Les Rupp
  • Excellence in Sound execution – Les Rupp
  • Excellence in Costumes – Diane Carr
  • Excellence in Program art – Geri Shields and Mark D. Motz Motz
  • Excellence in Program – Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Stage manager – Jill Rothmeeler
  • Excellence in Stage Combat – Jonn Baca
  • Excellence in Music Direction – Charles Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Orchestra – Charles Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Wayne E. Wright
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Katelyn Reid
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Patrick Carnes
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Marcie Brooks
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Matt Santeler

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

  • Excellence in Lighting design -Dave Zlatic
  • Excellence in Set design – Tom Bergquist
  • Excellence in Set construction – Tom Bergquist
  • Excellence in Program – Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Stage management – Jill Rothmeeler
  • Excellence in Costumes – Elaine Michael
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Kendra and the Orchestra
  • Excellence in Ensemble
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Ethan Baker
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Victoria Garcia
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Wayne Wright
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Luka Ashley Carter
  • Excellence in Direction – Skip Fenker
  • Excellence in Producing – Kathy Beiting

 

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2018-2019 Orchid Awards for Acting Up

ACTUP_logoSHREK The Musical

  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY Kaylee Michael, Shawn Flick, Kate Novak
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN Sue Speno, Alicia Farbstein, Andrea Ledford, Becky Corstanje
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION Caroline Hall
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE Caroline Hall and the Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE Sharon Turner, Veronica Turner
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN Allen Young
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT EXECUTION Molly Novak
  • EXCELLENCE IN MAKEUP Becky Corstanje, Andrea Poole, Cheryl Poole
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE Anna Dudley
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE Maria Hall
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE Sam Hoyer
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE Skye Haruyama
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING Laura Peebles
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROPERTIES Jennifer Weaver
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION Steve Fair
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN Jim Cronin

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Cast Announced for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_Studio Series logoCincinnati Music Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for it’s next Studio Series production:

SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM

The cast includes:

  • Megan Callahan
  • Jen Drake
  • Jazz McMullen
  • Mary Mills
  • Chelsey Ross
  • Michelle Shaffer
  • Kendra Struthers
  • Austin Tenbarge
  • Julie Wartner
  • John Woll

Directed by Adam Drake
Musical Direction by Julie DeMatteis
Produced by Megan Williams & Julie DeMatteis

Show dates are Sept. 6, 7, 13 & 14 at the Fifth Third Bank Theatre at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

For more information visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org

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Cast Announced for DR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoThe Mason Community Players are excited to announce the cast of this fall’s production of DR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS! The show will take place in late September and early October. Director Paula Brinkman and Producer Tess Catlin are looking forward to an enjoyable show with all involved.

Mary Shelley – Erin Marie Schwartz
Dr. Frankenstein – John Dorney
Frank Jr. – Theo Brinkman
Shirley – Dana Davis
Dr. Evil – Stephen Catlin
Inferna – Rene Saldanha
Margo – Lucy Mullenix
Mama Sher Were – Trisha Courtney
Pappa Tuppa Were – Robert Terry
Unna Were – Mark Mehlhope
Silva Were – Katie Altman
Annie Were – Kalena Jackson
Giggle Were – Sage Altman
Lord Warhammer – John David Hamilton
Arch Dutchess Arsenica – Jennifer Lisa
Prince Vladi – Anthony Lisa
Bomb – Nancy Turselic
Pierce – Julie Walborn
Meteorologist Scott Dimmich
Mummy – McKenzie Kugler
Mother – Alisha Flaherty
Child – Landon Flaherty

For more information visit www.masonplayers.org

 

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Four Positions Available at NKU SOTA

NKU_SOTA logoFull Time Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin (3-year contract, non-tenure track)
The NKU SOTA Music Program invites applications for a full-time, three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in violin, beginning Fall 2019. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in cultivating a thriving violin studio and string area, and will work with faculty colleagues to enhance the offerings of a dynamic and growing program in the School of the Arts. Secondary teaching responsibilities include classroom teaching of aural skills or music theory. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, program and school-level service, and academic mentoring.

 

Full Time Non-Tenure Track Temporary Lecturer Design and Technology (9 month contract)
The NKU SOTA Theatre + Dance Program seeks applications for a Non-Tenure Track Temporary Lecturer in Scenic Design and props design for a nine month contract.

 

Full Time Academic Advisor / Lecturer
The NKU SOTA Visual Arts program seeks applications for a Non-Tenure Track Renewable Lecturer/Academic Advisor beginning Fall 2019.

 

Full Time Visual Communication Design, Professor of Practice Position and NTT Temporary Lecturer Position
The NKU SOTA Visual Arts Program invites applications for two positions in Visual Communication Design for its selective-admission BA and BFA Visual Communication Design (graphic design) program. The positions begin August 2019. We are seeking two designer/educators to teach across levels in our dynamic, professionally-oriented program, including one Professor of Practice (non-tenure track, 2 year appointment) and one Lecturer (non-tenure track, one year appointment).

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