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June 25, 2018 · 1:51 pm

2017-2018 Orchid Awards for Mariemont Players Inc.

MPI_logoGODSPELL

  • Excellence in Lobby Display Tom Peters
  • Excellence in Producing Zachery DeCarlos Riggins
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Will Graber
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Julia Beitz
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Aimee Ward
  • Excellence in Ensemble Tom Peters and Cast

THE WISDOM OF EVE

  • Excellence in Direction Dee Anne Bryll
  • Excellence in Costume Design Chris Cullen
  • Excellence in Light Design Elizabeth Boland
  • Excellence in Set Décor Dan Dermody
  • Excellence in Set Construction Art Kibby & Bill Pauly
  • Excellence in Producing Tom Storey
  • Excellence in Program Teresa Johns
  • Eve Excellence in House Steve Winslow
  • Excellence in Acting Linda Callahan
  • Eve Excellence in Acting Katey Blood

THE SILVER WHISTLE

  • Excellence in Producing Dan Maloney
  • Excellence in Set Design Dan Dermody
  • Excellence in Set Décor Dan Dermody, ArtKibby, Joyce Kibby Vicki Rafferty, Steve Farley
  • Excellence in Set Construction Bill Pauly and Crew
  • Excellence in Properties Vicki Rafferty and Art Kibby
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Art Kibby
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Jan Costello
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Dava Lynn
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Chessie Vigran
  • Excellence in Ensemble Allan Karol and Cast

BECKY’S NEW CAR

  • Excellence in Program Teresa Johns
  • Excellence in Program Art Teresa Johns
  • Excellence in Direction Tom Peters
  • Excellence in Ensemble Tom Peters and Cast
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Traci Taylor
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Lon Nease
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Scott Unes
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality Tom Peters and Cast
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Jay Dallas Benson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Linda Callahan

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

  • Excellence in Direction Jerry Wiesenhahn
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Jay Dallas Benson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Eric Day
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Ryan Naish
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Patricia N. Mullins
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Eric Thomas
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play/Sound Execution Patrick Kramer
  • Excellence in Stage Management Jay Gossett
  • Excellence in Costume Design Sharon Shelton, Kristen Vincenty and Pam Kaesemeyer
  • Excellence in Ensemble Jerry Wiesenhahn and Cast
  • Excellence in Special Effects (Projections) Jeff Surber
  • Excellence in Lobby Display Kristen Vincenty

THE OUTGOING TIDE

  • Excellence in Program Art Teresa Johns
  • Excellence in Set Design Dan Dermody
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Harold Murphy
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Michael Ireland
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play Barbara Karol
  • Excellence in Direction Dan Maloney
  • Excellence in Set Décor Dan Dermody
  • Excellence in Set Construction Bill Pauly, Art Kibby, John Nixon, Tim Carney
  • Excellence in Light Design Dan Maloney
  • Excellence in Light Execution Aimee Ward and Elizabeth Wyan

2017-2018 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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June 25, 2018 · 12:34 pm

Auditions Announced for MY FAIR LADY at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoMY FAIR LADY directed by Brian Sharp

July 23 & 24 at 7pm

Dayton Playhouse
1301 E Siebenthaler Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45414

When Lerner and Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY opened on Broadway, it collected six Tony Awards including Best Musical. The film version took home eight Oscars including Best Picture. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, MY FAIR LADY is the tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into a lady. The musical features some of the best-known tunes including “The Rain in Spain”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, and “Get Me to the Church on Time.”

Production dates are Sept. 14 – 30

Please prepare 16-32 bars of music marked with all cuts and legible. Accompanist will be provided.

The following are the cast requirements:

Eliza Doolittle – cockney, British, headstrong, brazen, opinionated, determined
Adult – Female
Lead Role
Some movement
Soprano – A3 to G5

Henry Higgins – British, brilliant, crotchety, professional bachelor, upper class
Mature Adult – Male
Lead Role
Non Dancer
Baritone – B2 to E4

Colonel Pickering – elegant, refined, gentleman, worldly, thoughtful, British
Mature Adult – Male
Lead Role
Non Dancer
Baritone – C3 to D4

Mrs. Higgins – British, mother, opinionated, refined, society woman
Mature Adult – Female
Supporting Role
Non Dancer
Spoken

Mrs. Pearce – British, housekeeper, strong, servant manager
Mature Adult – Female
Supporting Role
Non Dancer
Mezzo Soprano – E4 to G4

Professor Zoltan Karpathy – Hungarian, pompous, self important, bearded
Adult – Male
Supporting Role
Dancer
Spoken

Alfred P. Doolittle – cockney, working class, drunkard, comedian
Mature Adult – Male
Supporting Role
Dancer
Baritone – G3 to E4

Freddy Eynsford-Hill – British, romantic, silly, dreamer, aristocrat
Young Adult – Male
Supporting Role
Dancer
Tenor – C3 to F4

Mrs. Eynsford-Hill – British, mother, upper class, society lady
Mature Adult – Female
Featured Supporting Role
Non Dancer
Spoken (may be a used as a chorus voice)

Queen of Transylvania – queen, royalty (this role has been pre-cast)
Mature Adult – Female
Featured Supporting Role
Dancer
Spoken

Lord and Lady Boxington – British, upper class, aristocrats
Adult – Male and Female
Dancers
Spoken

Flower Girl –
Child/Teen – Female
Dancer
Spoken

Staff –
Butler, Footmen (3), Steward (2), Servant (6), Busker (3), Maid (3),

Others –

Bystander, Costmongers (4), Selsey Man, Hoxton Man, Harry, Jamie, Mrs. Hopkins, George

Some ensemble roles may double/triple up.

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June 25, 2018 · 11:56 am

2017-2018 Orchid Awards for CenterStage Players of Ohio

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  • Excellence in Ensemble – John Vanderplough and Cast
  • Excellence in Katie Tekulve
  • Excellence in Acting – Rae Krull
  • Excellence in Set Design – John Vanderplough
  • Excellence in Acting – Nick Brown
  • Excellence in Acting – Kevin Noll
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Excellence in Chris Lee

CONEY ISLAND CHIRSTMAS

  • Excellence in Sound Design – John Scheiding
  • Excellence in Acting – Olivia Joy Reese
  • Excellence in Acting – Chessie Vigran
  • Excellence in Acting – Joel Lind
  • Excellence in Acting – Cathy Judge
  • Excellence in Acting – Rich Schmaltz
  • Excellence in Victoria Corvarrubias
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Fred Hunt and Cast
  • Excellence in Directing – Excellence in Fred Hunt
  • Excellence in Program Art – Katie Tekulve
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Jen Baldwin
  • Excellence in Dialect Coach – Joel Lind
  • Excellence in Light Design – Chris Lee

SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS

  • Excellence in Acting – June Daly
  • Excellence in Acting – Nora Daly
  • Excellence in Acting – Kiki Hellerman
  • Excellence in Acting – Claudia Covarrubias
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Karen Vanover and Cast
  • Excellence in Program Art – Katie Tekluve
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Chris Lee
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Chris Lee

TRIBES

  • Excellence in Program – Rebecca Coots
  • Excellence in Acting – Emma Kreiner
  • Excellence in Acting – Alan Kootsher
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Richard Zenk and Cast
  • Excellence in Light Execution – Chris Lee

TO GILLIAN ON HER 37TH BIRTHDAY 

  • Excellence in Program Art – Katie Tekulve
  • Excellence in Set Decor – Koben Hinman
  • Excellence in Set Design – Burt McCollom
  • Excellence in Light Design – Greg Smith
  • Excellence in Acting – Kiya Fix
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Kent Smith

2017-2018 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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June 25, 2018 · 11:18 am

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs July 12-15

IAP_Beauty and the Beast logoDisney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Inspiring Arts Productions
July 12-15
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy [Sycamore Township]

Directed by Beth Kenniv
Choreography by Grace Hart

Inspiring Arts cordially invites you to “Be Our Guest” at our 2018 summer show.  Experience the magic when Inspiring Arts presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, perfect entertainment for the entire family.

The heart-warming musical tells the classic tale of Belle, an intelligent beauty who is imprisoned in a forbidding castle.  She then forms an unlikely friendship with her captor, a hideous beast. The stage show features all the enchanted characters from the popular film including Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip and Cogsworth. The unforgettable score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice includes the show-stopping “Be Our Guest,” the rousing “Gaston” and the romantic “Beauty and the Beast,” plus additional songs not heard in the film.

Also, join the Inspiring Arts Princesses an hour before each performance for a very special event.  Join us for a sweet treat, making a craft, meeting the princesses, and participation in an interactive presentation.  These special event tickets are $8.00 per child.  (Please note The Princess Party tickets are separate from Beauty and the Beast performance tickets.)

The enchantment begins on July 12th at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

Tickets are now on sale.

  • Thursday, July 12th at 7:00 pm
  • Friday, July 13th at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 14th at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, July 15th at 3:00 pm 

http://www.inspiringartsproductions.com

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June 25, 2018 · 10:49 am

A DEADLY GAME OF LOVE on July 7

A DEADLY GAME OF LOVE

WDP_logoPreparations are under way for the taping of “You Said What?” and everyone associated with the show is excited. Hugh Jassel, the game show host, is about to make his appearance.. He is sure the show and everyone associated with it are his to play with and use. Blackmail, affairs, and random firings are all a part of the game behind the game. When on the air he is the “host with the most.” Jerk… pig… and slime are just a few of the words that have been used to describe him behind the scenes.  Oh, add one more…. dead!  Whodunit???

Join us for a behind the scenes peek at the drama behind the drama!  Make your reservation now for July 7th at Memorial Hall for an evening of food and fun.  The Whodunit? Players present A DEADLY GAME OF LOVE, a fast-paced, interactive murder mystery where audience members have a chance to solve the crime. An uproarious combination of theater and comedy and a chance to use your deductive skills with hilarious results!

Saturday, July 7
One Performance – 6:25-9:00 PM

Reservation Includes a Delicious Meal AND Mystery Theater Show

It’s a dinner to die for as The Whodunit Players and Funky’s Catering join forces in a tasty culinary caper. Experience Memorial Hall’s gorgeously renovated theater, Parkview Room and ballrooms, along with a three-course meal and complimentary glass of wine. Meat and vegetarian options available; please select your preference when you choose your tickets. Please call the box office at 513.977.8838 (Tu – Fr, 1pm – 6pm) with any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Menu
Salad Course – Romaine & Arugula Salad w/ Shaved Fennel, Grape Tomatoes, Pepitas & Cornbread Croutons w/ Vanilla Vinaigrette
Entrée Options

  1. Meat Entrée – Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Mediterranean Sauce (gluten free), with Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes and Julienned Vegetables with French Green Beans (gluten free)
  2. Vegetarian Entrée – Butternut Squash Cannelloni w/ Spinach Cream Sauce, and  Julienned Vegetables with French Green Beans (gluten free)

Dessert Course – Caramel Brownies, Lemon Blueberry Bars, Carmelitas

Tickets $55.00 per Person

Memorial Hall offers full bar service, including:  wine, liquor, Bud Light and craft beer offerings from Taft’s Ale House, Rhinegeist, MadTree Brewing, and Christian Moerlein Brewing Co..

Click the link below to purchase tickets:
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=51249&agency=MHOV_PLAGENCY&pid=8581853.

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