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Auditions Announced for MY THREE ANGELS at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop and director Dennis Murphy are pleased to announce auditions for MY THREE ANGELS by Samuel Spewack and Bella Spewack based on La Cuisine Des Anges by Albert Husson.

Sunday Aug 4th 6:30-8:30pm
Monday Aug 5th 7-9pm

Auditions will be held at The Drama Workshop located at 3716 Glenmore Ave.

Note: If you are interested but unable to attend auditions, please contact our producers to make other arrangements. Producer contact information listed below.

Performance dates: Dec. 6-22

Synopsis: The scene is French Guiana, a region where on Christmas day the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees. Three convicts are employed as roofers by a family, whose roof is in desperate need of maintenance. On the way from France is an evil-minded cousin, to oust the father of the family from his business, and his cold-blooded nephew, who is jilting the father’s daughter for an heiress. The three convicts—two of them murderers, the third a swindler—take the visitors on. All three have warm hearts and are passionate believers in true justice. Possessing every criminal art and penal grace, they set matters right and in doing so redeem themselves as real life angels to the grateful family.

Please sign up for a time slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A44A8A829A4FB6-50294782-auditions

Audition Requirements: Please bring a headshot and resume, and your conflicts from August through December. An audition form will be emailed to those who sign up. You will be emailed the sides ahead of time so you can be prepared. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Callbacks will be held on August 7th, 7-9pm if needed. All cast members are required to be up-to-date with Covid-19 vaccinations before rehearsals start.

Character Breakdown: listed ages are approximate stage ages:

Felix Ducotel – (M 35-55) An honest man, kind to a fault, who has no guile and is easily pushed around. He is very formal, and insists on wearing a business suit in the tropical heat for propriety’s sake. Married to Emilie, father to Marie Louise.

Emilie Ducotel – (F 35-55+) Felix’s wife. Marie Louise’s mother. The glue of the family, frustrated by her husband but still very much in love with him. She is the anchor of the family and really ought to be running the shop.

Marie Louise Ducotel – (F 18-25) Daughter of Felix and Emilie. A young girl in all regards, she tends towards the dramatic, but she has a good heart. Madly in (and out of) love with Paul.

Mme. Parole – (F 40+) An overbearing patron of the shop, talkative and verging on the uncouth. She does not care to pay her tab at the shop.

Joseph – (M 30+) Convict #3011. A natural-born salesman, he could sell ice to penguins. Imaginative and a smooth-talker. Loves selling and making deals.

Jules – (M 30+) Convict #6817. A romantic soul, he is perhaps the most “normal” of the convicts. He loves creature comforts and does his best to make the Ducotel’s Christmas a happy one.

Alfred – (M 25+) Convict #4707 – The youngest and most immature of the convicts, he’s the muscle of the crew, and easily the most dangerous. He keeps a pet snake, and he has an eye for Marie Louise.

Henri Trochard – (M 35+) Felix’s cousin by marriage. A man with little kindness in his heart, he sees everything, including love, in terms of profit margin.

Paul – (M 18-25) Henri’s son. In love with Marie Louise, but unwilling to cross his father over the matter. At the end of the day, he is much more like his father than he realizes.

Lieutenant – (M 18-25) A handsome naval officer with a letter of introduction to Felix. Tired after a long night’s work. (Basically a walk-on role at the end of the play.)

Production Dates: Performances run 3 weekends from December 6th through Dec 22nd, 2024. There are a total of 10 performances. Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm each weekend, with a Thursday 7:30pm performance the final weekend.

Rehearsal Plan: Rehearsals will be planned around actors availability.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact producers Dane Rogers and Sarah Hoback at danerogers1@gmail.com.

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Cast Announced for MATILDA the Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoCincinnati Music Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of Roald Dahl’s MATILDA the Musical at the first production of their 61st Mainstage Season at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater.

Follow Matilda Wormwood, a girl with telekinetic powers and a love for books, on a journey that will capture your heart and imagination. Get ready for a triumphant and bold musical adventure you won’t want to miss!

Production Team:
Director & Choreographer: Amanda Emmons Shumate
Producer: Kathy Beiting
Choreographer: Kate Coyne-Chailland
Vocal Director: Kristi Hiner
Music Director: Alan Masters
Production Stage Manager: Savanah Kennedy

Performance dates are Nov. 8-16.

Tickets are on sale now and going fast! Visit cincinnatimusictheatre.org for more information and to secure your seats. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Cast: Stella D’Ascenze as Matilda, April Pursley as Miss Honey, Wayne Wright as Agatha Trunchbull, Owen Iles as Michael Wormwood/Big Kid, Aubrey Wilson as Mrs. Phelps/Mom 1, Madelaine Wilkerson as Doctor/Mom 4/Ensemble, Amanda Marasch as Mrs. Wormwood, Jamie Sivrais as Mr. Wormwood, Garrett Shock as Dad 1/Henchman 3/Ensemble, Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille as Mom 2/Nurse/Cook/Ensemble, Andy Price as Dad 2/Henchmen 2/Ensemble, Erica Wethington as Mom 3a/Acrobat’s Sister/Ensemble, Sarah Gidley as Mom 3b/Judge/Ensemble, Logan Chaput as Rudolpho/Dad 4/Henchman 1/Ensemble, Josh Stothfang as Escapologist, John Sloan as Children’s Entertainer/Sergei/Ensemble, Ruthie Dewald as Lavender, Jackson Moorman as Bruce, Amira Lavender as Amanda, Dez Flynn Hutchens as Nigel, Levi Baum as Eric, Jackson Banish as Tommy, Lily June as Alice, Harper Muehlenkamp as Hortensia & Ali-Weibel-Shepard as Acrobat
Kids Ensemble: Ashlynn Hezlep, Maddy Price, Cory Gabbard, Kertu Bell, Grace Cole, Grace Manning & Maggie Zink

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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs Aug. 1-10

ESP_Beauty and the BeastDisney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
East Side Players
Aug. 1-10
Blue Ash Recreation Center Amphitheater

Directed by Bailey Harrell and Claire Rowe

A beautiful Enchantress disguised as an old beggar woman arrives at a castle during a ball and offers the host, a cruel and selfish Prince, a rose in return for shelter from a storm. When he refuses, she reveals her identity. To punish the Prince for his lack of compassion, the Enchantress transforms him into a Beast and his servants into household objects, then erases the castle, the Prince, and his servants from the memories of their loved ones. She casts a spell on the rose and warns the Prince that the curse will only be broken if he learns to love another and earns her love in return, before the last petal falls.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

  • Thu-Sun, Aug. 1-4 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Aug. 7-10 at 7:30pm

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Runs Aug. 1-4

HCA_A Midsummer Nights DreamA MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Harrison Center for the Arts
Aug. 1-4
[Harrison]

Official cast list |

A mischievous and modern twist on the classic Shakespeare comedy.

  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 1-2 at 7pm
  • Sat, Aug. 3 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. 4 at 2pm

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE®: A John Denver Christmas | Sat., November 30, 2024 | Aronoff Center 

CAA_Rocky Mountain ExperienceROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE®: A John Denver Christmas

Starring Rick Schuler
America’s Top John Denver Tribute Show

November 30, 2024
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Tickets on sale Friday, July 12

[Cincinnati, OH] – Feel a little sunshine on your shoulders this holiday season when Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler plays the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2024-25 Season. The tour is presented by Emery Entertainment.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Prices start at $66.00. Applicable services fees may apply. Prices are subject to change.

A John Denver Christmas is a magical and intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the airways and spanned the radio dial. Rick Schuler’s enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Take Me Home Country Roads,” “Leaving On A Jet Plane,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” just to name a few.

Schuler wondrously weaves in Denver’s heartwarming inspirational carols and holiday classics from his memorable TV specials and Christmas albums including “Aspenglow,” “Away in a Manger,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” “Let it Snow,” “Silver Bells,” and many more festive standards.

Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas captivates audiences young and old alike. Don’t miss the incomparable event of the season – you will swear that you’re back in the ’70s with John Denver on stage. 

RICK SCHULER
Rick Schuler emerged as the leading performer of John Denver’s music almost four decades ago. His Rocky Mountain High Experience® is just that – a true experience. Even Denver’s bandmates sing Schuler’s praises. He not only sings, sounds, and looks like Denver, he shares his humanitarian spirit and incorporates his global works into the show. He performs in front of thousands of Denver fans at such wide-ranging venues as performing art centers, theatres, and outdoor festival stages, and has been featured on nationally syndicated television and radio shows. Also, Rick was chosen to open and close an upcoming major Hollywood film release called Grace and Grit starring Mena Suvari and Frances Fisher among others and directed by Sebastian Siegel. For more information on Rick Schuler, visit https://www.rickschulermusic.com

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, Bahl & Gaynor, 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:                Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas

WHEN:                Saturday, November 30, 2024 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES:               Start at $66.00. Additional service fees may apply. Prices subject to change.

INFO:                  This magical and intimate concert experience will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the airways and spanned the radio dial. Rick Schuler’s enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits, plus many of the heartwarming, inspirational carols and holiday classics from his memorable TV specials and Christmas albums.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, July 12 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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