LOVEFEST: Romantic Shorts from the Heart
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Feb. 12
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theater [Downtown]
An evening of original 10-minute short plays. Benefits The American Heart Association “Go Red for Women
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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.
THE LAST WIDE OPEN
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Feb. 9-March 10
Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]
Directed by Blake Robison
Fate plays its hand in this wondrous and romantic world premiere. Lina, a young waitress, and Roberto, an Italian immigrant, have been working together for years but rarely talk. If they do, it’s from a distance or gets lost in translation. But when a late-night thunderstorm finds them alone in the restaurant at closing time, they find their lives intersecting in surprising and mystical ways. Over wine and conversation, they test the waters of happiness and intimacy. A love song in three movements, THE LAST WIDE OPEN imagines how the universe conspires to bring us together. Advisory: suitable for adults and older teenage audiences. This mystical world premiere contains romantic situations, some strong adult language and seriously swoon-worthy moments.
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Know Theatre has announced the cast for their upcoming production of ALWAYS PLENTY OF LIGHT AT THE STARLIGHT ALL NIGHT DINER.
The cast includes:
When an asteroid threatens the earth, the logical escape is your favorite diner, especially when that diner just might be a time machine. This thrilling world premiere is an adventure story about finding hope and connection in the face of insurmountable odds.
Directed by Alice Flanders, performances run Feb. 22-March 16.
For more information visit https://knowtheatre.com/season-21/starlight/.
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Danielle Meo as Kaa the Snake and Will Graber as Mowgli from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 2010 production of DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS.
Coming to the Taft Theatre this February
CINCINNATI: The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, February 16-25, 2019 at the Taft Theatre.
Adapted from the classic Disney animated film, this musical features a host of colorful characters and famous songs from the animated movie. Based on the works of Rudyard Kipling, the “Man-Cub” Mowgli, bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human. You won’t want to miss this culturally-infused and spectacular Disney classic!
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson. Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler. Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle. Based on the Screenplay by Larry Clemmons. Based on the Novel, “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling. Directed by TCT Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice.
In an effort to increase cultural diversity, as the production is set in the jungle of India, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is collaborating with various local groups to comprehensively infuse the production with Indian culture, in order to authenticate the production in a culturally-relevant and educational manner.
To that end, TCT has hired a Cultural Consultant and Associate Choreographer, Ms. Anupa Mirle, to focus on Indian authenticity within DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS. Ms. Mirle is working with the creative team, including: Choreographer, Paula Rakestraw; Assistant Director/Shadow Puppet Designer, Kevin Frisch; Costumer Designer, Jeff Shearer; Scenic Designer, Nate Bertone; and Music Director Steve Goers, to infuse culturally-relevant elements into the production.
Ms. Mirle is the Executive Director of NrityarpanA School of Performing Arts, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit performing arts academy dedicated to sustaining the Indian arts in the metropolitan Cincinnati area. Ms. Mirle is a member of the International Dance Council (a UNESCO organization) and was recognized as an Ohio Heritage Fellow in 2013. Ms. Mirle’s goal is to provide educational and cultural events that are innovative and thought provoking, serving the purpose to both entertain and inform participants and audiences of the vital American experience of Indian Heritage and Culture.
Showtimes for DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS include:
All of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style MainStage productions, including DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, are performed in the historic Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10. 1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.
School performances of DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS will be held February 18-22 & 25, 2019 during the daytime hours. TCT’s Sensory-Friendly performance on Saturday, February 16 at 5 PM is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges. Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimalized. A downloadable Social Narrative (in Word format) is made available on the TCT website one week before the performance. At the theater, TCT provides an area staffed by specialists in the field where patrons can take a break from the performance if necessary, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has trained staff on hand.
For details about how to purchase tickets to TCT’s school or Sensory-Friendly performances, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is made possible by the generosity of Production Sponsor Chemed; Season Sponsors H.B., E. W. and F. R. Luther Foundation and the Charles H. Dater Foundation; and ArtsWave and the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Media sponsors are LOCAL 12 and Q102.
CAST
Starring:
Featuring:
UNDERSTUDIES
For Shanti – Marlo D’ascenzo†; for Hathi – Nick Godfrey; for Mowgli & Baby Elephant – Rishi Mathur †; for Bagheera & Shere Kahn – Jeremiah Plessinger; for Baloo – John Woll
† Denotes Young Artists Company
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THE COST IS ACCURATE!
Tuesday, February 5th at 7:00PM
Imagine your favorite gameshows from yesterday and today. Now put ‘em in a blender, add some of Know Theatre’s patent-pending unpredictability, and you get The Cost Is Accurate!
Hosted on the intimate Know Theatre Underground cabaret stage by podcasting star Travis McElroy (My Brother, My Brother, and Me, Adventure Zone, Shmanners, and more!) The Cost is Accurate is a wild night of games of chance, games of skill, and games we blatantly rip off from TV history—but presented live onstage, so audience members get a chance to get in on the action!
Admission to this fast-paced and funny night of friendly competition includes a better than 1-in-100 chance of winning the evening’s top prize (which we will announce shortly but is definitely worth the price of admission!)
Plus, everyone who shows up has a chance to walk away with all sorts of other great prizes from Cincinnati business, entertainment venues, and more! On top of that, attendees can bid to their heart’s content on a fabulous silent auction, featuring unique experiences, Cincy-flavored gift baskets, and more.
The $75 ticket includes delectable lite bites as well as your first drink at Know Theatre’s Underground bar.
All proceeds from THE COST IS ACCURATE will support Know Theatre’s 21st MainStage season, and help us keep artists employed and theatrical adventures affordable for all!
Calendar Listing
Production: THE COST IS ACCURATE, hosted by Travis McElroy!
When: 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 5th
Where: Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
In historic Over-the-Rhine.
Tickets: $75 (ticket includes lite bites and your first drink)
Tickets can be purchased by visiting knowtheatre.com or calling 513.300.5669 (KNOW).
Know Theatre is Cincinnati’s Theatrical Playground. The Know showcases unexpected voices, new works, and plays that embrace the inherent theatricality of the live experience. Know Theatre seeks to be a place where artists and audiences feel welcome to take artistic risks, creating work that is cutting edge and accessible.
Know Theatre’s work is made possible, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.
The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
Know Theatre is also supported by The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, helping to change our communities for the better through collaboration and innovation, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.
Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group and an Associate Member of the National New Play Network.
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