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September 18, 2018 · 11:28 am

Tickets on Sale Now for Cincinnati Music Theatre’s Master Class with Richard Oberacker

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CMT is excited to announce a Master Class on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 7:30 PMwith Broadway’s Richard Oberacker, composer and co-lyricist/librettist of the Tony Award-winning musical Bandstand, and the musical conductor of “KA” by Cirque Du Soleil at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This unique experience is open to the public and will offer a rare view inside the process of performing, dissecting, analyzing and directing a musical theater song at the professional level.

In traditional master class format, individual singers will present a song and work one-on-one with Drama Desk Award-nominated Cincinnati native Richard Oberacker, who will help each participant explore their musical piece in depth, developing and using techniques that will achieve the most truthful and authentic performance. This is a rare opportunity to learn and grow with the guidance of a professional composer, author and conductor who has worked “behind the table” in the creation, casting, and performance of theater in regional theaters, national tours, and on Broadway. The class will be accompanied by Steve Goers, a member of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music musical theatre faculty and composer, pianist and producer.

For those interested in being a participant, online submission information can be found at http://cincinnatimusictheatre.org/masterclassform/ and submissions are due October 1, 2018. If selected, there is a $40.00 required donation for participants. Please note that applicants will be selected by a committee from Cincinnati Music Theatre; Mr. Oberacker will not see your application or audition video. All proceeds from the Master Class will benefit the Cincinnati Music Theatre Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are $25.00 for general admission. Tickets are available now at CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.
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September 18, 2018 · 10:14 am

Sinclair Theatre Presents Broadway Bound Musical Comedy: BE MORE CHILL

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Anthony Dell’Aria as Jeremy & Micah Koverman as Michael. Photo by Patti Celek.

The smash hit, musical comedy Be More Chill closes its sold-out Off-Broadway run on Sept. 30 and opens Sinclair Theatre’s season October 5-13 in Blair Hall, building 2 of the downtown Dayton campus! Then, the off-Broadway production heads to a recently-announced BROADWAY opening in February 2019!

Based on the book by Ned Vizzini, it’s about students surviving high school by transforming from “loser” to “chill” via a pill-sized super computer. It’s been called “the show saved by social media” after students made it a YouTube sensation. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, Sinclair’s show will be directed by Chris Harmon.

Students love the music and identify with the songs: “Michael in the Bathroom”, “I Love Play Rehearsal”, “Two-Player Game” and others. The New York Post calls it “Quirky, funny, and dead-on…Imagine Holden Caulfield with internet access.”

Cast includes: Anthony Dell’Aria, Katelyn Pennington, Micah Koverman, Jared Setser, Joseph Herzog, DeShawn Christian, Rachel Charles, Brianna Babel, Nikki Bentz, Christopher Goetz with an ensemble of: Valkyrie Williams, Caitlyn Hood, Lydia Dye, Cormari Pullings, Christopher Leavitt, Austin Vega, Tanner Titkemeyer, and Elisha Chamberlin.

Additional production support includes:

  • Music Direction: David McKibben
  • Choreography: Rodney Veal
  • Scenic & Property Designer: Terry Stump
  • Costume Designer: Kathleen Hotmer
  • Lighting Designer: Marissa Childress (Sinclair and CCM Grad)
  • Sound Designer: Sarah Parrott (Sinclair Student Designer)
  • Projection Designer: Jeffery Brown
  • Stage Manager: Brian Morgan (Sinclair and Ball State Grad)
  • Producer and Dept. Chair: Gina Neuerer

Tickets cost $18 for adults/$15 for students and seniors. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, one 2 PM Sunday performance (Oct. 7) and a Throwback Thursday (Oct. 11) where all tickets cost only $10. All seats are reserved and available online NOW at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets.

Thursday, Sunday and first Saturday theatre performances are ASL interpreted by student interpreters Catherine Johnson, Macy Reitz, Cecelia Shannon and Destinie Warren. Due to content and language, this comedy is best enjoyed by patrons 14 and older.

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September 18, 2018 · 9:39 am

ECHOES OF MIAMI Runs Oct. 18-21

MU_logoECHOES OF MIAMI
Miami University
Oct. 18-21
Various locations around Center for Performing Arts [Oxford]

Conceived by Saffron Henke
Written by Olivia Gorom, Meryl Juergens, Tanner McCormick, Katelyn Nevin, Melissa Rowan, and Anthony Thompson

Directed by Caroline Avolio, Nate Bissinger, Olivia Gorom, Christiana Molldrem Harkulich, Saffron Henke, Raechel Lombardo, and Tanner McCormick

The myths, legends, and history of Miami itself echo through time in this collection of ten-minute plays written entirely by Miami University students and alumni. Miami’s most mischievous specter, Helen Peabody, will lead audiences to multiple locations to witness performances that will transcend genre and time periods, highlighting the musicality, comedy, poetry, horror, and memories that have been woven into Miami’s own rich story.

  • Thu-Sun, Oct. 18-21 at 7:30pm

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September 18, 2018 · 9:04 am

Auditions Announced for AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ at Dayton Playhouse

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Directed by Kip Moore

Performances: January 18 – February 3, 2019

Auditions: November 5 – 6, 2018 at The Dayton Playhouse at 7pm

Seeking Actor/Singers that have comedic ability, move well, a varied vocal range, and are able to handle tight vocal harmonies. Looking to cast three ladies and two gentleman.

To audition, please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Accompanist provided.

ROLES

  • Andre– African American male, age 25-45. Baritone. An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer.
  • Armelia– African American female, age 25-55. Soprano. A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts.
  • Charlaine– African American female, age 18-35. Mezzo. A sweet, young lady. Very innocent.
  • Ken– African American male, age 25-55. Bari-Tenor. Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life.
  • Nell– African American female, age 30-45. Mezzo. Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world.

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September 18, 2018 · 8:52 am

Auditions Announced for EUNICE: STAR AND CLAY at University of Dayton

UOD_logoEUNICE: STAR AND CLAY, an original work co-produced by the Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program and OFP Theatre & Productions, recipient of the Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts 2018.

Seeking professional actors for this Non-Union Paid Poetic Drama/Musical production at the University of Dayton Boll Theatre.

Mon, Sept. 24 from 7-10pm

University of Dayton Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program
300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469

  • Please prepare a song and bring sheet music for accompanist if planning to audition for the role of Eunice/Nina or another part that indicates singing (see below).
  • Readings from the script will be used for the audition, no prepared monologue is necessary.
  • Resume and headshot welcomed but not required.
  • If you are unable to arrive at 7pm, please email the stage manager, Alexa Denney, to indicate your arrival time: denneya2@udayton.edu

Rehearsal Dates:
Oct 22-Nov 18 Evening rehearsals TBD
Nov 19, 20 Tech part 1
Nov 26-29 Tech part 2

Show Dates:
Nov 30. and Dec 1 @ 8pm

Synopsis:
A riveting poetic musical about the Black activist, classically trained pianist and High Priestess of Soul being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born Eunice Waymon, Nina Simone captures the spirit of her heritage, womanhood, racial oppression and the Black Arts Movement through her global musical platform. This original production honors Nina Simone’s legacy while imagining her artistic and activist responses to the current movement.

Character Descriptions:

  • Eunice/ Nina Simone: African American woman, 30’s, Singer, & Musician
  • Sam Waymon: African American man, mid-20’s, Eunice’s brother/road manager/musician
  • James Baldwin: African American man, late 30’s-early 40’s, writer, activist, friend to Eunice
  • Andrew Stroud: Mixed race/multiracial, early 40’s, Eunice’s husband, manager, singer
  • Flight Passenger: African American woman, 50+
  • Visual Artist: African American woman, 50+
  • 2 Singers, open gender, 18+
  • 2 Poets/Spoken Word Artists, open gender, 18+

For Questions, please contact: Sierra Leone of pproductionusa@gmail.com 937-241-4957 & Michelle Hayford mhayford1@udayton.edu 937-229-3950

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