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May 14, 2019 · 10:35 am

Nancy Drew Meets Stranger Things in This Teen Sleuth Caper!

CFF19_Zoinks logo(CINCINNATI, OHIO) – From the creators of the Cincy Fringe 2018’s Full-Frontal Pick “OF MONSTER DESCENT” – Queen City Flash, presents ZOINKS! Being a teen detective may be scary work, but nothing from her case files rivals the personal mystery that sets Nolan Blackwell out at night, scouring haunted houses for familiar, masked villains.

Zoinks! features actors Jordan Trovillion and Trey Tatum with script by Tatum, directed by Bridget Leak. Queen City Flash invites you to ask: How does one town have so many monsters? And what are you doing in this haunted sawmill, where are you parents? What’s the deal with the talking dog, can you understand him or not?

Show dates and times (60 minutes)

  • Sunday, June 2 @ 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday, June 5 @ 8:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 6 @ 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 8 @ 8:30 pm
  • Sunday, June 9 @ 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 12 @ 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 13 @ 9:00 pm 

Tickets can be purchased online at cincyfringe.com or at the Know Theatre Box Office.

Venue: Art Academy Room 563, 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 

Tickets: $15 | Multi-show passes available

Festival dates May 31 – June 15, 2019.  For info about Cincy Fringe visit cincyfringe.com. 

Previous Cincy Fringe shows: Of Monster Descent (2018’s Full-Frontal Pick), The Disappearance of Nicole Jacobs Part 1: the sister (2017), The Midnight Express (2016), Shelter (2015), Slut Shaming (2014’s Artist Pick)

Queen City Flash is a community-centric theater company dedicated to open access to the arts. By untethering the performing arts from physical space, prohibitive costs and traditional theatrical expectations, Queen City Flash unites local artists with their communities to create new, impactful theatre.

Currently, QCF programming falls under:  Flashmobs, Community, Activism, Flash|U, and Fringe.

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May 14, 2019 · 10:18 am

Cincy Fringe’s Finest Join Marino’s DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT: Cincy Celebrity Reading Two-Night Special Event

CFF19_Desperately Seeking the Exit FINAL

Photo credit: David Rodgers.

CINCINNATI, OH –  In 2007, Peter Michael Marino wrote the musical version of the Madonna movie “Desperately Seeking Susan” featuring the hit songs of Blondie. 

The mega-musical opened on London’s West End – and closed a month later. WHOOPS!
“Desperately Seeking the Exit” is Pete’s critically acclaimed true story of the making and unmaking of his notorious flop that has played everywhere from the USA, to the UK, to Australia.
At this two-night-only Cincy Fringe Special Event, the show gets a new twist as Marino’s roller coaster tale is joined by performers from Cincy’s theater and Fringe scene.

Scheduled Celebs:
  • Thursday, June 6 – Burgess Byrd, Darnell Pierre Benjamin, Sara Mackie, Peter Michael Marino, Patrick E. Phillips, and Rory Sheridan
  • Friday, June 7 –  Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, Sarah Knittel, Erika Kate MacDonald, Robert Macke, Peter Michael Marino, and Paul Strickland

“A merciless sendup of the business of art.” – NYTimes

“Hilarious!” – TimeOut London

WHAT: DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT: Cincy Celebrity Reading
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7
WHERE: The Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
HOW MUCH: $15
RUNNING TIME: 60 minutes
TICKETS: https://www.cincyfringe.com/the-lineup/special-events/
SHOW WEBSITE: www.seekingtheexit.com

“Brilliant! Hilarious!” – Three Weeks, Scotland

“A remarkably positive story.” – BroadwayBaby UK

“Tremendously engaging!” – BroadwayWorld UK

Peter Michael Marino (writer/performer) is a New York City-based producer, writer, performer and professor. He is the creator of SOLOCOM, which has launched over 600 world-premiere solo comedies at The People’s Improv Theater. Pete’s internationally acclaimed solo comedy “Desperately Seeking the Exit” chronicled the unmaking of his West End musical flop “Desperately Seeking Susan” and received 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and Adelaide Fringe, and a London transfer. His 2017-2018 improvised solo comedy “Show Up” received rave reviews everywhere from NYC to Orlando, Cincy, and Edinburgh. More info at: www.petermmarino.com

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May 14, 2019 · 10:04 am

2019-2020 Season Announced by Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company has announced the 2019-2020 season which will be the community thespian group’s 40th consecutive season of quality live theater.

The summer youth production will be “Bugsy Malone Jr.” and will be directed by Pia Rader with Jill Gornet and Jonathan Eckman producing. This 1976 musical gangster comedy will be presented July 12-21 at the theatre at 111 SW. 2nd St  (Rt.48) in Loveland.

“Mamma Mia” will be the summer musical production scheduled for August 16-25.  Deirdre Dyson will direct this musical which is based on songs of the pop group ABBA.  Glenna Knapp will be technical director with Steve and Theresa Kovacs producing.

The 40th Anniversary celebration will feature “Cole, An Entertainment” scheduled for Nov. 1-17. The musical tells the story of the life and fabulous music of Cole Porter.  Gregory Carl Smith will direct, Chris Lee will be technical director and K. Buckler and Pat Furterer will be producers.

As part of Christmas In Loveland, the stage company will present a free family-friendly production entitled “An Olde Fashioned Christmas” on Dec. 14.  This will be directed by Pat Furterer and is always the group’s gift to the public!

“Gypsy” will be presented March 6-22, 2020.  This popular musical is loosely based on the  1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and her mother, Rose. The show will be directed by Michael Kiser and produced by Tom Cavano, Becky Cole and Jill Gornet.

The last show of the season will be “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” which is a side splitting comedy and promises a good time for the entire audience!  This will be directed by Becky Cole and produced by Jill Gornet and is scheduled for May 15-24, 2020.

Season tickets will be available in June for $72.00 for the 4 shows.  Tickets for individual shows are $20.  Season tickets offer first choice in seating and performance date as well as reduced price per show.

For more information go to www.lovelandstagecompany.org or call the ticket line at 513.443.4572.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to see quality theater in a unique setting in beautiful downtown Loveland!

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May 13, 2019 · 2:59 pm

Costume Assistant/Finisher Sought by Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a part-time Costume Assistant/Finisher to work in our fabulous Costume Shop for The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts and The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater

Costume Assistant/Finisher:
Must have high school diploma or equivalency, some college preferred. Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work in an unsupervised environment at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts AND The Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre. Must be a self-starter, dependable, and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications:

  • Basic pattern drafting skills.
  • STRONG knowledge of/experience in basic hand and machine sewing techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history.
  • Basic knowledge of fabric types and their uses for stage.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must be willing/able to climb a ladder and stairs.
  • Must be able to stand/sit for long periods.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised.

Duties:

  • Assists Costume Designer in the creation of patterns and finished costume garments.
  • Cuts fabric based on patterns.
  • Grades pattern to other sizes as needed.
  • Stitches made to order garments and fitting alterations.
  • Manages pattern collection.
  • Manages time and equipment in an effective manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Costume Designer such as attending fittings, laundry, pulling and restocking costumes, crafts, fabric painting, millinery.
  • Launders costumes and sends dry cleanable items to cleaners.
  • Oversees general shop organization and keeps shop tidy.
  • Pulls and restocks costumes and props from stock.
  • Manages time in an effective manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Costume designer such as crafts work, painting, millinery.

This is a part time position – Day time hours. Schedule and hours will be determined with the candidate. MUST be available as needed during performances when necessary.

If interested, please send resume to: Caren Brady, Costume Designer @ carenbrady@clpshows.org No phone calls please. Start Date: IMMEDIATE.

Please note: These positions are a good fit for NON PERFORMERS – staffers will work during performances. Start date immediate.

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May 13, 2019 · 2:46 pm

A NIGHT OF STARS WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS on May 31-June 2

TRT_A Night of Stars with Tenneess Williams logoA NIGHT OF STARS WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS
The Regular Theatre
May 31-June 2
Bellevue Hill Park [CUF]

Directed by Ellie Conniff
Produced by Hannah Sgambellone, Sam Martini & Micah Price

Cast: Andy Girmann as Tennessee Williams, Emily Ryan as Edwina, Kertu Bell as Rose Williams, Donald Burns as Frank Merlo, Michael Rowlett as Andy Warhol, Kyle Daniels as Marlon Brando/Paul Newman/Policeman, Christian Hall as Truman Capote, Kelsey Schwarber as Greta Garbo/Liz Taylor/Bette Davis, Meaghan Vaders as Diana Barrymore/Katherine Hepburn
Micah Price as Male Swing & Caroline Conard as Female Swing

Go on a tour of the galaxy with one of the greatest playwrights of all time: Tennessee Williams. Join him as he navigates the stars of the night sky and memories with the stars he worked with throughout his career. Meet Marlon Brando as Tennessee did. Meet Bette Davis backstage at The Night of the Iguana. Go one one of Tennessee’s many adventures with Truman Capote. Or meet Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Katherine Hepburn, and Greta Garbo at their most outrageous, their most desperate, and their most human, as Tennessee struggles to make sense of the alcohol-soaked mess that made up his life, his career, and his relationships. From the Regular Theatre, in partnership with Wilde Award-winning playwright Maxim Vinogradov, comes the regional premiere of this Hopwood Award-winning play about the folly of fame, elusiveness of memory, and the people that make life worth remembering.

  • Fri-Sun, May 31-June 2 at 9pm

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