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September 6, 2023 · 6:11 am

Break Out Your Dunce Caps for ALPHAS: BACK TO SCHOOL – A Comedy Variety Show On Sept. 23

ALPHAS_Back to School

Cast and Crew: Direction by: Tatiana Godfrey and Liz Looney Featuring: Colette Lindemann, Emily Elma, Katie Gayer, Julie Locker, Jennifer Martinez, Molly McCuistion, Amanda Monyhan, Kelley McCollum-Uyeno, Cat Ward & Jenna Yuenger

(Clifton) Cincinnati, OH – Alphas Comedy presents “Alphas: Back to School- A Comedy Variety Show” at Clifton Comedy Theatre on Saturday, September 23 at 8pm.

Raise your hands and line up single file to see an original show spinning any of your residual middle school trauma into a one-hour comedic joyride of sketch comedy, improv, musical parody, and charming choreographed dances!

Written and performed by Alphas, the all-female identifying Cincinnati-based sketch and improv comedy group.

Doors open at 7:30, show at 8pm. Purchase your tickets online, and check in at the door with your name. No other proof of purchase required!

Questions about the event or want to know more? Connect with Alphas on social media: @alphas_improv on Instagram and Facebook. Or reach out to Artistic Director Patricia Mullins at alphas.improv@gmail.com

About Alphas:
Alphas is an all-female identifying Cincinnati-based sketch and improv comedy group who have been writing, performing, and improvising shows together since April 2022. Their most recent productions were August’s “Alphas: HOT! HOT! HOT! – A Comedy Variety Show” and July’s “Alphas: Bedtime Stories – A Comedy Variety Show”. Their show “Alphas: Apocalypse – A Comedy Variety Show”, was featured as a special event at Cincy Fringe, 2023.  Their mission is to amplify women’s voices in comedy, while providing an inclusive, safe space for exploration, performance, and learning.

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September 6, 2023 · 6:04 am

NKU Opens “On-Tour” Theatre Season with THE CURIOUS INCIDENT

NKU_Curious IncidentHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Brace yourself for a captivating journey as Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) opens its on-tour theatre season with the Tony Award-winning play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” The production will be on stage from September 28 to October 8, 2023, at the NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium.

    • What: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
    • When: Sept. 28 – Oct. 8, 2023
    • Where: NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium
    • Tickets: nku.edu/tickets or 859-572-5464

Prepare to be spellbound by “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” a Tony Award-winning play adapted by Simon Stephens from the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon. The gripping narrative follows 15-year-old Christopher, a boy with an extraordinary brain that is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he discovers his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, he finds himself under suspicion and sets out to solve the mystery, leading him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

The cast includes Gabby Casto, Cody Combs, Chloe Esmeier, Jericah Green, Liv Gudmundsson, Maggie Komp, Elliet Malatesta, D.J. Stroud, Mark Taylor, Hailey Watson, and Reagan Wildoner. The production team features Savanah Kennedy as Stage Manager, Jessica Ruehl as Projections Designer, Ronnie Chamberlain as Scenic and Costume Designer, Jacqueline Williams as Props Designer, Chanelle Dau Pino as Lighting Designer, and Jo Sanburg as Sound Designer. The show is directed by Christopher Ryan.

Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on this exhilarating adventure! Tickets for the NKU SOTA 2023-24 Theatre & Dance Season On Tour are available for purchase at nku.edu/tickets.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.  

About SOTA: The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, is made up of three programs: Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music. The Theatre and Dance program relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in professional theatre, film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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September 6, 2023 · 5:57 am

Auditions Announced for MUSE

MUSE_logoLooking for Soprano 1 and Alto 2 Voices

MUSE: Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir, a nationally recognized social justice choir, is searching for passionate voices to join in creating beautiful music.

Audition Details

  • When: September 17
  • Where: Community Matters, 2104 Saint Michael Street, Cincinnati OH
  • How: Request your audition here: https://www.musechoir.org/audition-faqs
  • What: Auditions are scheduled in 15-minute increments and include an informal interview, a vocal audition, a vocal warm-up, and a sight-singing component (sight-singing is optional).

Candidates will receive a prompt call after their audition with the results.

Why MUSE?
Diverse Membership: MUSE is committed to representing diversity in its membership, encouraging all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, sexual preferences, and musical styles to audition.
Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m., with the expectation of participation in concerts and run-out events.
Supportive Environment: New members are assigned a “buddy” for support, and the choir provides leadership within each section to facilitate a smooth transition into MUSE.

Learn more about MUSE at musechoir.org

MUSE is actively looking for Soprano 1 and Alto 2 voice parts this season. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at shea@musechoir.org or call us at 513-221-1118.

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September 5, 2023 · 6:02 am

OCTAFest State Convention Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoKINKY BOOTS

  • Merit in Acting as George – John Michael Durnil
  • Merit in Ensemble – The Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Accompaniment – The Orchestra
  • Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance as Lauren – Rebecca Wall
  • Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance as Charlie Price – Robert Breslin IV
  • Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance as Lola/Simon – Garrett Klaas

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September 5, 2023 · 5:54 am

Auditions Announced for THE WORLD GOES ROUND at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_Studio Series logo2Director Megan Horton and Producers Karen Hendershot & Mary Stone are proud to announce auditions for our February 2024 Studio Series Production of THE WORLD GOES ROUND.

A musical revue showcasing the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb with familiar songs from Chicago and Cabaret as well as songs from more unknown works like Funny Lady and The Rink. Filled with humor, romance, drama, and nonstop melody, THE WORLD GOES ROUND teaches us that no matter what life throws at us, our lives keep going and the world keeps turning.

Auditions will take place Oct. 13 from 6:30-9:30pm & Oct. 14 from 2-5pm.

Performances run Feb. 9-17.

Click here to sign up for an audition.

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