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Cast Announced for YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Stage Right Musical Theatre Company

SRMTC_logoDirected by John Siedenberg II with music direction by Kristi Hiner and chorepgraped by Shelby Coleman.

The cast includes:

  • Kanai Nakata
  • Mary Vosseberg
  • Derek Walton II
  • Scout Grass
  • Sara Moore
  • Robert Freeman IV

Performances run July 27-Aug 5.

For tickets visit https://www.stagerightmtc.org/show/You’re-a-Good-Man%2C-Charlie-Brown

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Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez: OTR Film Fest Fireside Chat

OTRIFF_SheenMARTIN SHEEN AND EMILIO ESTÉVEZ: THEIR JOURNEY HOME

Iconic father-son duo Martin Sheen and Emilio Estévez discuss film, family, life, and their immersive Ohio roots

Cincinnati, OH – June 22, 2023 – Film Cincinnati is proud to present, in partnership with the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, an intimate evening with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estévez at Memorial Hall on Friday, July 7, 2023. “We are thrilled to host an evening with these icons, it’s been a dream of ours for over a decade. We are also proud to continue our collaboration with the Over-The- Rhine International Film Festival which enables us to bring these exciting opportunities for both film and inclusion to our community,” exclaimed Kristen Schlotman Executive Director at Film Cincinnati.

The intimate discussion will be moderated by Film Cincinnati’s Kristen Schlotman and OTRFF artistic director, tt stern-enzi, with introductions by Cincinnati’s Mayor, Aftab Pureval. “This is an evening not to be missed. LADD and OTR Film Festival are excited to partner with Film Cincinnati on this epic event. It is a great addition to our thoughtful festival programming,” said Susan Brown-Knight, CEO of LADD.

Emilio Estévez adds, “I am elated that I’m finally able to get my mom and pop back to Cincinnati after allmthese years. The last time I was able to get Martin to the city was on our nationwide press tour for our film, The Way.”

Ticketing Information: To remove financial barriers and make the event accessible to all the evening will honor the festival’s “pay what you can” ticketing.

https://otriff.eventive.org/schedule/64949e695e4a980074cd71a9

Dayton native Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez, known professionally as Martin Sheen, is one of the world’s most renowned, celebrated, and accomplished actors of all time. His extraordinary body of work, including 65 feature films, among them; Apocalypse Now, Badlands, and the critically acclaimed series The West Wing, and has amassed countless prominent awards and nominations in film, television, and theater.

Emilio Estévez has established himself not only as an accomplished actor but also as a talented writer, director, and producer during his long tenured career in the film industry, with notable works such as; The War at Home, Bobby, The Public, and the beloved Young Guns and Mighty Ducks franchises. Most recently he re-released his film The Way, starring his father Martin Sheen, in theaters nationwide. Estévez is an Over-the-Rhine resident, the voice of the Cincinnati Streetcar, and fierce advocate of filming in Ohio.

About Film Cincinnati:
Film Cincinnati is a 501c3, non-profit organization dedicated to maximizing the region’s economic potential by attracting, promoting and cultivating film, television and commercial production throughout the Cincinnati region. Film Cincinnati works to stimulate economic growth by creating professional and educational opportunities with the goal of sustainable growth year after year in expenditures, employment and earnings impacts.

About Over the Rhine International Film Festival:
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, founded by LADD, a Cincinnati based non-profit that serves adults with developmental disabilities, was named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festival by MovieMaker Magazine in 2022. Since its founding, The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival has grown into the leading diversity film festival in the nation led by the disability community.

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Auditions Announced for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Lebanon Theatre Company

LTC_logoTHE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Marsha Norman

We will be holding auditions for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at our theatre on 10 S. Mechanic St., on:

  • Sat., July 15 from 2-4pm
  • Sun., July 16 from 6-8pm

Auditioners should prepare a song from a broadway show, preferably not from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Please bring sheet music of your song for the accompanist. The use of recordings or tracks are discouraged.

Auditions will also consist of cold reads from the script.

Auditioners need only attend one audition session, but are welcome to attend both if they wish. No need to RSVP in advance, but we do ask that auditioners arrive promptly at 2:00PM on Saturday or 6:00PM on Sunday to be respectful of everyone’s time.

​No experience? No worries! At LTC, we pride ourselves on making the audition process a welcoming and stress-free experience.

Performance dates: Nov. 3-12

ROLES:

​​​Francesca
A beautiful Italian woman, generous, luminous, and funny, now married to a farmer and living in Iowa.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45

Richard “bud” Johnson
Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Soprano

Robert Kincaid
A ruggedly handsome, worldly, visionary photographer.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Baritone

Marian
Robert’s former wife, a musician.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Mezzo

Chiara
Francesca’s sister still living in Italy.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45

Michael
Francesca and Bud’s son
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Tenor

Carolyn
Francesca and Bud’s daughter
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Soprano

Marge
Francesca’s neighbor, sassy and nosy
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Charlie
Marge’s husband.
Gender: Male
Age: 60 to 70
Bass/Baritone

Ensemble
Townspeople

Official page |

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THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Runs July 6-8

CO_The Barber of SevilleTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Cincinnati Opera
July 2-9
Music Hall Springer Auditorium [Over-the-Rhine]

Supreme silliness ensues when Figaro, Seville’s most beloved barber, plays matchmaker for his former employer, Count Almaviva. The Count loves Rosina, but she’s the ward of the devious Doctor Bartolo, who has designs on wedding her himself. To win Rosina’s heart, the Count enlists Figaro to cook up disguises, double dealings, and deceits to fool old Bartolo and set Rosina free. Rossini’s beloved comedy reminds us that sometimes, on the path to true love, the last thing you want to be is yourself. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

  • Thu, July 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 8 at 7:30pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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Cast Announced for THE PRODUCERS at TheatreLab Dayton

TLD_logoFirst cast list of the 2023/24 Season! These incredibly talented people will begin rehearsals early in August, and take the Victoria stage September 15 and 16 for THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY!

Directed by: Angie Thacker
Vocal Direction: Esther Hyland
Orchestra direction: Jeremy King
Choreography: Gage Wayne

Tickets are now on sale. For more information on THE PRODUCERS tickets, Season Memberships, future auditions, and more, check out our website: www.theatrelabdayton.org.

The cast includes:

  • Jason Slattery as Max Bialystock
  • Philip Drennen as Leo Bloom
  • Nate Marcum as Franz Liebkind
  • Joshua Stucky as Roger De Bris
  • Joshua Hughes as Carmen Ghia
  • Abby Kress as Ulla
  • Scott Winters as Scott the Choreographer
  • David Moyer as Bryan the Set Designer
  • Robin Shank as Shirley Markowitz
  • Ensemble: Catie Cummings, Naman Clark, Samantha Renee, Taylor Reister, Abby Hoggatt, Kaleb Smith, Mark Mehlhop, David Baker, Farrah Rawlings, Kaleb Prickett, Ty Smith, Hairong Gu, Vanae Pate & Roz Hertenstein

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