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October 27, 2017 · 3:36 pm

Auditions Announced for THE GAME’S AFOOT at Sunset Players

SSP_logoSunset Players announces auditions for its winter and spring shows: THE GAME’S AFOOT by Ken Ludwig and directed by John Wesseling.

Auditions are: Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 pm at The Art Center at Dunham at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Set in December 1936, THE GAME’S AFOOT centers on Broadway star William Gillette, admired for his Sherlock Holmes portrayal, who host a weekend part for his cast members at his Connecticut castle. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It’s up to Gillette who assumes the role of Holmes, to track down the killer. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Performance dates are February 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, March 1, 2 and 3, 2018. All shows are at 8PM, except Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

The cast consists of the following five female and three male roles:

  • William Gillette: Male, plays 40s
  • Martha Gillette: Female, plays mid 70s
  • Felix Geisel: Male, plays 30sto 40s
  • Madge Geisel: Female, plays 30s to 40s
  • Simon Bright: Male, plays 25
  • Aggie Wheeler: Female, plays 25
  • Inspector Goring: Female, plays 40s to 50s
  • Daria Chase: Female, plays 30s to 40s

Auditions will involve cold readings from the script.

If you have any questions regarding the auditions, please contact: John Wesseling at wesseljj@ucmail.uc.edu.

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. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information about the 38thseason, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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October 27, 2017 · 3:27 pm

Auditions Announced for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Rotary Presents

RP_Beauty and the Beast logoPreparation
People auditioning for “Rotary Presents Beauty and the Beast” are asked to choose an audition time. Adults and children should prepare one song (1-3 minutes) in a musical theatre style. Singing a song from the show is acceptable but not required. An accompanist and CD player will be available.

Times

  • Audition slots begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton.
  • Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius page.

Choreography
All auditioners must stay until the end to learn some choreography.

Other
Please bring a complete list of conflict dates from January through mid-March. No conflicts will be acceptable during tech week. We will have several rehearsals planned for the week of Dec. 11-15 to get started, and then we will break until the first week of January 2018.

Rehearsals will be three nights per week in January, February and March. Days of the week are still TBA.

See casting needs here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456955714370980

To sign up for an audition slot go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4faaa92fa3fd0-beauty

More
The show is directed by Rodney Neal. Produced by Mandy Gambrell. Performances will be March 7-11, 2018 at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton campus, 1601 University Blvd.

For additional information, please contact Director Rodney Neal via email at at rodneyn2@hotmail.com.

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October 26, 2017 · 4:43 pm

Cincinnati Opera Announces Auditions for 2018 Season Young Artists

co_logoCINCINNATI—Auditions for Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Young Artist positions will be held at the Corbett Opera Center in Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio on November 30, December 1, 2, and 3, 2017.

Young Artist positions are specifically for young, up-and-coming singers who wish to gain professional experience and exposure in the opera industry. Young Artists will be engaged as Choristers in Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Summer Festival productions. In addition to their chorus duties, Young Artists often perform at various donor and patron events and programs during the season, and may also be engaged to cover principal roles in rehearsals or perform comprimario roles in mainstage productions. Young Artists have the opportunity to work with distinguished professionals in the field, as well as experienced staff members, to build and enhance repertoire through private coachings. Rehearsals and performances for the 2018 Summer Festival will begin mid-May (exact start dates TBD) and run through the end of July.

Audition Process
Auditions are by invitation through an application process. Not all applicants will receive an audition. Applicants who receive an audition are also eligible for positions in the 2018 Summer Festival Chorus. Please email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org with any questions.

  1. Complete the online application and submit the $10 application fee at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/cincinnati-opera-2018
  1. Completed applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  1. Auditions will be held at the Corbett Opera Center in Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202). Singers should prepare five (5) arias in the original languages. An accompanist will be provided.

Please Note: Positions in the Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival Chorus, principal cover, and comprimario roles in season productions are under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists.

2018 Season
Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Summer Festival, which will run from June 14 to July 31, begins with a magnificent production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata in Music Hall’s Springer Auditorium, followed by the company’s first-ever production of a work by the first major opera composer, Claudio Monteverdi, with The Coronation of Poppea at the Corbett Theater at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. The season continues with Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, on the Music Hall stage for the first time in over 20 years. The season closes with two groundbreaking new works in repertory. First, Cincinnati Opera presents the United States premiere of Another Brick in the Wall, based on the legendary Pink Floyd album The Wall, brought to full operatic realization in a stunning multimedia production that earned standing ovations at every performance of its sold-out world premiere run at Canada’s Opéra de Montréal. Finally, the chamber opera As One, the coming-of-age story of a transgender woman, will be presented in the intimate new Wilks Studio at Music Hall.

For additional 2018 season and casting information, please visit cincinnatiopera.org.

Founded in 1920 and the second oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every June and July. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative teams. 

Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Summer Festival runs June 14 through July 31, featuring Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, Claudio Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea, Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, Laura Kaminsky’s As One, and the United States premiere of Another Brick in the Wall, based on the Pink Floyd album The Wall. Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 season is made possible with support from ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, Macy’s, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, and many generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. 

www.cincinnatiopera.org

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October 26, 2017 · 4:37 pm

Cincinnati Opera Announces Chorus Auditions for 2018 Summer Festival

co_logoCINCINNATI—Auditions for Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Summer Festival Chorus will be held at the Corbett Opera Center in Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio on November 30, December 1, 2, and 3, 2017.

The Cincinnati Opera Chorus is a paid, professional chorus under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists. Residents from outside of the greater Cincinnati area are welcome and encouraged to audition. However, applicants should be aware that most chorus members tend to be cast locally. Rehearsals and performances for the 2018 Summer Festival will begin in mid-May (exact start dates TBD) and run through the end of July.

Audition Process

Audition requests are now received exclusively through an online application process. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Please email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org with any questions. 

  1. Complete the online application at https://www.jotform.com/abower/2018-cincinnati-opera-chorus. Applicants are required to upload a resume (PDF only, please) detailing performance experience. A headshot/photo is appreciated, but not required. 
  1. Notification of assigned audition times will be sent via email by November 24, 2017.
  1. Auditions will be held at the Corbett Opera Center in Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202). Singers should prepare two (2) contrasting arias in the original languages. An accompanist will be provided.

Please note that there is a separate application and audition process for those interested in 2018 Young Artist positions. Visit http://www.cincinnatiopera.org/jobs for more information.

2018 Season
Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Summer Festival, which will run from June 14 to July 31, begins with a magnificent production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata in Music Hall’s Springer Auditorium, followed by the company’s first-ever production of a work by the first major opera composer, Claudio Monteverdi, with The Coronation of Poppea at the Corbett Theater at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. The season continues with Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, on the Music Hall stage for the first time in over 20 years. The season closes with two groundbreaking new works in repertory. First, Cincinnati Opera presents the United States premiere of Another Brick in the Wall, based on the legendary Pink Floyd album The Wall, brought to full operatic realization in a stunning multimedia production that earned standing ovations at every performance of its sold-out world premiere run at Canada’s Opéra de Montréal. Finally, the chamber opera As One, the coming-of-age story of a transgender woman, will be presented in the intimate new Wilks Studio at Music Hall.

For additional 2018 season and casting information, please visit cincinnatiopera.org.

Founded in 1920 and the second oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every June and July. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative teams. 

Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 Summer Festival runs June 14 through July 31, featuring Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, Claudio Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea, Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, Laura Kaminsky’s As One, and the United States premiere of Another Brick in the Wall, based on the Pink Floyd album The Wall. Cincinnati Opera’s 2018 season is made possible with support from ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, Macy’s, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, and many generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. 

www.cincinnatiopera.org

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October 26, 2017 · 4:30 pm

CAA Announces Two Additional 2017-18 Season Shows

caa_logoTHE ILLUSIONISTS PRESENT ADAM TRENT and
MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE!

Tickets on sale Friday, November 3 at 10:00 AM

CINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is pleased to announce the addition of two shows to its 2017-18 Season at the Aronoff Center and the newly-renovated Music Hall.  From spectacular magic and illusion to the return of a popular theatrical comedy about the battle of the sexes, these added shows are certain to continue CAA’s long-standing mission of presenting an eclectic mix of alternative entertainment choices to Cincinnati’s diverse audiences.

2017-18 SEASON
(just announced – on sale November 3)

The Illusionists Present ADAM TRENT
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – 7:30 PM
Music Hall – Springer Auditorium

“Seeing is dis-believing!” – The New York Times.  Direct from Broadway, ADAM TRENT, the break out star of the world’s best-selling magic show, The Illusionists, brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this 90-minute spectacle.  Produced by the same creative team behind The Illusionists brand, ADAM TRENT’s production is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy, and music perfect for the entire family.  Don’t miss the next generation of magic!

Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!
Friday, April 13, 2018 – 7:30 PM / Saturday, April 14, 2018 – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

This Off-Broadway hit comedy is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. The hysterical Mars-Venus will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

2017-18 SEASON
(previously announced – on sale now)

Brain Candy Live!
Thursday, November 30, 2017 – 7:30 PM
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Adam Savage (MythBusters), one of television’s most loved personalities, has joined forces with Michael Stevens (Vsauce), one of YouTube’s biggest stars. They’re bringing their crazy toys, incredible tools, and mind-blowing demonstrations for a celebration of curiosity that’s an interactive, hands-on, minds-on theatrical experience like no other. Adam and Michael’s Brain Candy Live! experience is like a two-hour play date with Walt Disney, Willy Wonka, and Albert Einstein.

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 – 7:30 PM
Music Hall – Springer Auditorium

RAIN:  A Tribute to The Beatles returns for a record-breaking eighth CAA Presents engagement, and its first time at the newly-renovated Cincinnati Music Hall!  As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting.

Golden Dragon Acrobats
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 – 7:30 PM
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The awe-inspiring performance combines award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques (including feats on chairs stacked ten-stories high) to present a show of breathtaking skill and beauty. The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.

Menopause the Musical
March 22-31, 2018
[3/22-23 – 8:00 PM; 3/24 – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM; 3/25 – 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM; 3/27-3/30 – 8:00 PM; 3/31 – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM]

COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and more. This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for sixteen years. It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!  (And men love it, too.)

Dance Theatre of Harlem
Friday – Saturday, May 11-12, 2018 – 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Dance Theatre of Harlem – founded in 1969 as a beacon of hope for Harlem youth – is known for its thrilling performances that successfully challenge preconceived notions of dance. The Company consists of sixteen racially-diverse dance artists who perform an eclectic, demanding repertoire. In addition to performances in New York City, across the country, and abroad, the Company carries a message of empowerment through the arts by engaging communities through education activities for audiences and young people.

TICKETS & INFORMATION

  • Tickets for Adam Trent and Mars-Venus go on sale Friday, November 3.
  • Tickets for previously-announced shows are on sale now.
    • www.CincinnatiArts.org
    • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
    • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
    • Group Discount Tickets (10 or more):  (513) 977-4157
      *Additional ticketing fees may apply.  Ticket prices and fees subject to change.

Aronoff Center Ticket Office Hours

  • Monday-Friday:  9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Through intermission of the last show on performance days

CAA APPLAUDS ITS GENEROUS SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, LOCAL12 WKRC, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner)

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: 21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown-Rookwood, Heidelberg Distributing, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Cincinnati, Hyatt Regency – Cincinnati , Macy’s, Pepsi, ProSource,  Skyline Chili, TriHealth, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

The Illusionists Present ADAM TRENT Presenting Sponsor:  Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

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