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Auditions Announced for THE UNDERSTUDY at Beavercreek Community Theatre

THE UNDERSTUDY
Written by Theresa Rebeck

Directed by Debra Kent

Franz Kafka’s undiscovered masterpiece in its Broadway premiere is the hilarious and apropos setting for Theresa Rebeck’s exploration of the existential vagaries of show business and life. Charged with running the understudy rehearsal for the production, Roxanne finds her professional and personal life colliding when Harry, a journeyman actor and her ex-fiancé, is cast as the understudy to Jake, a mid-tier action star yearning for legitimacy. As Harry and Jake find their common ground, Roxanne tries to navigate the rehearsal with a stoned lightboard operator, an omnipresent intercom system, the producers threatening to shutter the show and her own careening feelings about both actors and her past. Will the show go on?

  • Harry – 30’s to early 40’s, the new understudy
  • Jake – 30’s to early 40’s, the current understudy
  • Roxanne – 30’s to early 40’s – the stage manager

Auditions for THE UNDERSTUDY are on May 5th and 6th 7pm-9pm.

Production dates are June 20-29

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SWEET CHARITY Runs May 9-17

SWEET CHARITY
Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 9-17
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

Directed and choreographed by Genevieve Perrino
Vocal direction by Lena Andrews
Music direction by Shawn Charton
Produced by Karen and Cody Hendershot, and Kathy Beiting, with vocal direction by Lena Andrews and music direction by Shawn Charton.

This brassy, bold musical comedy follows the hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine in her search for love, friendship, and the chance to make it big in The Big Apple. This Tony Award nominated, dance-infused musical captures all the humor and heartbreak of life in 1960s New York City.

  • Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 14-17 at 7:30pm

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Auditions Announced for THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at Mason Community Players

Director Darren Lee and Producer Tess Catlin are excited to announce auditions for Mason Community Players’ Fall Show, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.

Auditions will be held:

  • Saturday, May 17th, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM,
  • Monday, May 19th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE ​will be presented October 31, November 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8pm and November 2 at 2pm at the Mason Community Playhouse.

Any questions can be directed to Darren Lee, vnpdlc@gmail.com

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is a chilling tale that follows four people as they stay in a supposedly haunted mansion. ​Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. Its isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who has been granted a short lease by the present owner. His mission is to delve into the morbid history of the house and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for many years. He is joined by three others, all unacquainted, but all having their particular reasons for accepting Dr. Montague’s invitation to share his Hill House sojourn.

Visit MCP’s web site for more details and a list of characters with descriptions here: https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/index.php?view=article&id=390&catid=2#/

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TWILIGHT In Concert | Tue., Oct. 28 | Aronoff Center 

TWILIGHT In Concert

Experience the Legendary Romance Saga as an Epic Film-to-Concert Event,
Surrounded by the Beauty of 1,000 Candles Illuminating the Stage

October 28, 2025
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall 

Tickets on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH]  GEA Live, in association with Lionsgate, today announced that the highly anticipated, 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert (www.twilightinconcert.com) will visit the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for one show only. The epic film-to-concert event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2025-26 Season, celebrating the Aronoff Center’s 30th anniversary.

As the novel, Twilight, celebrates its 20th anniversary, the live-to-film cinematic experience, featuring the original movie accompanied by a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians on stage, will transport audiences on a journey deep into the heart of this romantic story. Whether you’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Bella, Twilight In Concert promises an unforgettable evening for fans of the beloved The Twilight Saga film franchise and music enthusiasts alike.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For Group Sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Applicable services fees apply. Ticket prices/fees subject to change.

Set in an enchanting candlelit setting, Twilight In Concert offers a unique opportunity for audiences to relive the film that started it all in a cinematic live-to-film experience with a sensational live band. Musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a massive cinema screen. Audiences will be completely captivated by the magical atmosphere with more than one thousand twinkling candles illuminating the grand stage, creating an ambiance that sets the tone for a truly romantic evening.

For more information about the Twilight In Concert tour, visit www.twilightinconcert.com and follow @TwilightMovie on Facebook, and @Twilight on Instagram and X. 

The Twilight Saga is one of the most successful young adult film franchises of all time. The five films (TwilightThe Twilight Saga: New MoonThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Parts 1 & 2) have grossed more than $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office. The films were adapted from Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer’s acclaimed series of books that won multiple awards, sold over 160 million copies worldwide, and were translated into forty-nine different languages. Lionsgate’s TV adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel Midnight Sun has been picked up as a series on Netflix.

About Twilight
Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) – a boy who’s hiding a dark secret: he’s a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.

About Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences
Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences is a division within Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Nasdaq: LION), one of the world’s leading stand-alone, pure-play, publicly traded content companies. By leveraging the studios’ world-class portfolio of film and television brands and franchises, the division drives incremental revenue and builds consumer engagement via live shows and experiences, location-based entertainment destinations, games, physical and digital merchandise, and select strategic partnerships and investments.

The group has announced multiple stage productions (Dirty DancingLa La LandWonder, and Nashville for Broadway, and The Hunger Games for London), integrations with marquee games (Call of DutyDead By DaylightRoblox, and Fortnite), and collaborations with best-in-class consumer products licensees (LEGO, American Classics, Hot Toys, Funko, and more). Attractions based on Lionsgate’s top franchises The Hunger GamesJohn WickSAW, and other iconic IP can be found at theme parks and destinations in Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, with the highly anticipated John Wick Experience now open in Las Vegas.

About GEA Live
GEA Live has established itself as the premier partner in location-based entertainment, combining creativity, excellence, and credibility to deliver unforgettable events that bring iconic brands to life in all their glory. Working with renowned IPs from TV, film, theater, music, gaming, and anime, GEA Live designs, produces, and distributes everything from symphonic and film concerts to immersive exhibitions and stage shows. With a vast portfolio of shows spanning more than forty countries, GEA Live has collaborated with world-class brands like PlayStation, Avatar: The Last AirbenderTwilightDirty DancingOur Planet, and Demon Slayer, in addition to exclusively representing the legendary Ennio Morricone. As a trusted pillar of Sony Music’s Masterworks Live division, GEA Live has partnered with entertainment giants like Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Viacom, and Warner Brothers, among others, delivering unparalleled value for licensors while further elevating the world’s most cherished brands.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), ARTSWAVEFIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation 

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Twilight In Concert
WHEN:  
              Tuesday, October 28, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICE                    Ticket prices start at $47, including all fees. Subject to change.

INFO:                   Set in an enchanting candlelit setting, Twilight In Concert offers a unique opportunity for audiences to relive the film that started it all in a cinematic live-to-film experience with a sensational live band. Musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a massive cinema screen. 

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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Auditions Announced for MACBETH and AS YOU LIKE IT at Southbank Shakespeare

Southbank Shakespeare will be holding auditions for their fifth annual summer season on April 19th from 10am-4pm and 21st from 6-9pn at Thomas More University.

The season includes MACBETH running July 10-13 and AS YOU LIKE IT running July 31-Aug 3. Callbacks will be held April 22-24. 

Click on the link below for available audition slots. If you’re unable to attend in person auditions, please email Phillip Webster at websterp@thomasmore.edu for more info on submitting a video audition.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AFA729ABFAC52-55736672-2025

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