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Cincinnati Community Theater Premiere of the Musical IF/THEN Hits Sunset Players 

SSP_IFThen logoCINCINNATI, OH – June 25, 2018 — Sunset Players performs the Cincinnati community theater premiere of the musical If/Then, featuring music by Tom Kitt with lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey, at the Arts Center at Dunham from July 6-21.

With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to NormalIf/Then is a fascinating, ambitious and original musical that simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a vivid portrait of the lives that we lead, as well as the lives that we might have led. Elizabeth, a city planner, moves back to New York to restart her life in the city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously, as this modern woman faces the intersection of choice and chance.

Sunset Players’ production of If/Then is directed by Jerry Yearout with music direction by Allen Lindsey.

The cast includes:

  • Aubrey Wilson as Liz/Elizabeth
  • Brenden Blackburn as Josh
  • Kevin Bell as Lucas
  • Joy Rolland-Oba as Kate
  • Denise Schnieders as Anne
  • Nicholas Dunker as Stephen
  • Brandon Stout as David
  • Janey Elliott as Elena
  • Helen Swartout and Alex Chabries as part of the Ensemble

Performance dates are July 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, and 21. All shows are at 8PM, except Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.  Sign language from Cincinnati State will be offered on July 14. The show contains adult themes, including language and sexual references and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Tickets are $16 general admission or $14 for seniors, students or groups of 10 or more and can be purchased online at the Sunset Players website (www.sunsetplayers.org) or at the door. Tickets can also be reserved by calling 513-588-4988.

Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. For more information, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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Park Decor and Properties Team Members Sought at Kings Island

KI_logoHow would you like to be a part of something AMAZING and WONDERFUL?

Kings Island is now hiring for the Entertainment Department – Park Décor and Properties team!

In this role, you will build, install and maintain the park décor elements for all of our special events.

You will get to be a part of the team that creates the beauty and wonder of Winterfest, plus the horror and gore of Halloween Haunt!

Requirements:

  • Candidates for this position MUST be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Ability to work successfully in a group/team.
  • Ability to work nights, weekend and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Ability to follow direction from supervision.
  • Ability to pass a background check.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Background in design, floral arranging, or décor.
  • Practical experience in props fabrication, design, sculpting or set dressing.
  • Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.

If this is something that intrigues you, please send your resume and cover letter to: KI.audition@visitkingsisland.com

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2017-2018 Orchid Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

cmt_logoSISTER ACT

  • Excellence in Producing – Karen Galliers and Cody Hendershot
  • Excellence in Directing – Mike Fielder
  • Excellence in Ensemble
  • Excellence in Chorus
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality
  • Excellence in Program – Karen Galliers
  • Excellence in Program Art – Clayton Abbott
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Karen Smith
  • Excellence in Construction crew
  • Excellence in Lighting design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Set Design – Gina Stack
  • Excellence in Music Direction – Charlie Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Orchestra Performance – Charlie Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Trio – Tom Morris, Isaac Owens and Alex Ross
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Adia Dobbins
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Catherine Schultz
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – MaryPat Carletti
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Amber D’Souza
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Corey Tucker
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Michelle Shaffer
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Alex Roth

CAMELOT

  • Excellence in Producing – Julie Beelman
  • Excellence in Directing – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Les Rupp
  • Excellence in Set Design – Rick Kramer
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Set construction – Tom Bergquist
  • Excellence in Costume design – Betsy Chisholm and Crew
  • Excellence in Program Art – Jeffrey Surber
  • Excellence in Program – Jeffrey Surber
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Julie Beelman
  • Excellence in Choreography – Amanda Emmons Shumate
  • Excellence in Music Direction – Charlie Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Kathy Kramer
  • Excellence in Orchestra Performance – Charlie Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Rick Kramer
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Sarah Viola
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Dave Wilson
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Chuck Ingram
  • Excellence in Musical Performance – Rick Hunt

2017-2018 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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2017-2018 Orchid Awards for Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoPIPPIN

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Dora Slyder
  • Excellence in Choreography – Alex Farmer, Julia Gallenstein, Gillian Howard, Bobby Jo Swearingen
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – The Cast
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Glenna Knapp and Cast
  • Excellence in Direction – Glenna Knapp
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Dylan Van Camp
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Maggie Shannon
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Alexa Mueller

CABARET

  • Excellence in Properties – Jae Liles
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Bobby Jo Swearingen
  • Excellence in Light Design – Gregory Carl Smith
  • Excellence in Program Art – Peter Sexton
  • Excellence in Program – Kay Bolin
  • Excellence in House – Becky Giver, Peggy Goodwin, Marjorie Wilson
  • Excellence in Choreography – Marjory Clegg
  • Excellence in Other (Hospitality) – Barb Siciliano, Jim Siciliano, and Christina Siciliano
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Pia Rader
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Bonnie Emmer
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – John Sloan
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Dave Marcus

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

  • Excellence in Set Design – Micheal Kiser
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Fran Uecker
  • Excellence in Properties – Jae Liles
  • Excellence in Choreography – Marjory Clegg
  • Excellence in Producing – Kate Arnold
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Mary Vosseberg
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jodi Zerbe
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Megan Archibald
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – T. Edison Morris III

DON’T DRINK THE WATER

  • Excellence in Set Design – Micheal Kiser
  • Excellence in Program – Peggy Goodwin and Carissa Sloan
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Alex Ross
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Charlie Rader
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Cathy Alter

2017-2018 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Runs July 26-29

FST_Hunchback logoTHE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Fairfield Summer Theatre
July 26-29
Fairfield High School

Directed and Vocal Directed by Ryan Heinrich
Choreographed by Jay Goodlett
Produced by Pat Heinrich

Cast: Mike Embree as Quasimodo, Ria Villaver-Collins as Esmeralda, Darin Art as Claude Frollo, Sami Shaaban as Clopin Trouillefou & Kyle Karnes as Phoebus de Martin
Congregation: Sam Downs as Jehan Frollo, Jensen O’Dell as Florika, David Eschenbrenner as Father Dupin, Scott Christian as Frederic Charlus, Dane Morey as King Louis XI, Bridget Lorenz as Madame, Wade Lacey Jr. as Saint Aphrodisius, Andie Angel, Emily Carter, Emily Derderian, Chase Engel, Adam Hesselbrock, Maria Helbig, Lexi McQueen, Morgan Reece & Danielle Ullman
Choir: Hope Cornelius, Eric Dietrich, Ally Hannon, Brighton Hummer, Jake Kahmann, Ashley Kirk, Hailee Lykins, Katie Schmitt, Sydney Schultheiss, Bill Shuler, John Sprandel, Greg Ullman & Julia Ziepfel

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

  • Thu-Sat, July 26-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 29 at 2pm

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