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The East Side Players present Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID – Opening June 8th

ESP_The Little MermaidThe East Side Players proudly present Disney’s beloved classic in Broadway musical form – The Little Mermaid. Gather the whole family and bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy our beautiful June weather at this unique outdoor venue.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid
June 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 15, 16 & 17 at 7:30 PM each performance
Tickets $10 and are purchased at the door – cash only please
Blue Ash Recreation Center Tom Stone Amphitheater – 4309 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
For more information visit http://www.esptheater.org or call 513-891-8878

The East Side Players are a true community of theater. We take immense pride in our diverse and inclusive family of performers. Our group is a vibrant tapestry of individuals from all walks of life, with talents that span across generations. From seasoned actors to budding stars, and even entire families sharing the stage, we embrace the unique contributions each member brings to our productions.

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Book by Doug Wright. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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REMINDER: 2023 ACT/OCTAFest Registration Deadline This Friday, June 9th

ACT_logoWe are T-minus 11 days and counting until the 2023 ACT/OCTAFest convention! Another delicate reminder about the following upcoming deadlines if you are planning to attend the convention in some way, shape, or form:

  • Friday, June 9th: Last day to register for the Banquet and Saturday’s catered Lunch
    • PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE! Final food orders need to be submitted on Saturday morning, June 10th. So yes Scarlett- you will be hungry if you don’t order your banquet dinner or lunch by June 9th.
  • Tuesday, June 13th: Last day to buy split the pot tickets online and Excerpt only/Awards only online
    • You will have the chance to buy split the pot tickets on Friday and Saturday in person with cash only. So bring those dollah bill, y’all. The pot is already more than it was last year at this same time, so the winner will be hauling in some big bucks.

All this online registration goodness can be found here on the ACT website’s registration page: Registration | ACT Cincinnati

Don’t delay, register now! And get excited for an amazing convention!

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Cincinnati Opera Kicks Off Its 2023 Summer Festival with Opera in the Park on Sunday June 11

CO_Opera in the Park

Photo by Philip Groshong

A Free Community Concert in OTR’s Washington Park

The musical celebration features opera and musical theater favorites performed by stars from Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 season, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute

Cincinnati, Ohio — Cincinnati Opera celebrates the kickoff of its 2023 Summer Festival this weekend with a free community concert in the heart of Over-the-Rhine.

On Sunday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Opera presents Opera in the Park, a free concert in Washington Park featuring a selection of opera and musical theater favorites performed by star singers from Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 Summer Festival, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute. Guests who arrive early can also enjoy a free preview performance by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute, beginning at 6 p.m.

Admission to Opera in the Park is free and open to the public. Visit cincinnatiopera.org for more information.


CALENDAR INFORMATION

What:
Cincinnati Opera presents Opera in the Park

When:
Sunday, June 11, 2023
6 p.m.: Preview concert by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute
7:30 p.m.: Opera in the Park

Where:
Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Description:
Cincinnati Opera presents Opera in the Parka free concert of opera and musical theater favorites in Washington Park.

Featured singers include cast members from the company’s upcoming productions of Lucia di Lammermoor (June 22, 24), The Knock (June 23, 27; July 2, 5, 7) and The Barber of Seville (July 6, 8): sopranos Raven McMillon, Felicity Tomkins, and Saane Halaholo, mezzo-sopranos Kayleigh Decker and Briana Elyse Hunter, tenors Santiago Ballerini, Terrence Chin-Loy, and Sahel Salam, baritones Anthony Clark Evans, Thomas Dreeze, and Armando Contreras, and bass Griffen Hogan Tracy.

Also featured are the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra led by conductors Stephen Mulligan and Kevin Miller, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute. Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, will emcee.

Just before Opera in the Park, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute will perform in Washington Park beginning at 6 p.m. Top high school brass players from around the region, conducted by Daniel Wylie, will join professionals from around the country, conducted by Professor Jaime Morales, to present arrangements of Cincinnati Opera-inspired music, from Wagner to Gershwin.

Attendees are invited to bring friends, families, and dogs–plus blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics–to enjoy this evening of opera under the stars. Concessions and food trucks will be available in and around Washington Park throughout the evening.

Admission:
Free. Guests are encouraged to register in advance for weather alerts and event updates. All registered attendees will also be entered in a drawing for a pair of tickets to a Cincinnati Opera 2023 Summer Festival performance.  To register, visit cincinnatiopera.org/opera-park2023.

For Information:
cincinnatiopera.org


Looking ahead:

Cincinnati Opera
2023 Summer Festival

Lucia di Lammermoor
By Gaetano Donizetti
June 22 & 24 at Music Hall

The Knock
By Aleksandra Vrebalov and Deborah Brevoort
June 23 & 27 and July 2, 5 & 7 at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio

The Barber of Seville
By Gioachino Rossini
July 6 & 8 at Music Hall

Studio Sessions
July 12 & 19 at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio

Madame Butterfly
By Giacomo Puccini
July 22, 27 & 29 at Music Hall

Visit cincinnatiopera.org for complete season details.


About Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists. 

Opera in the Park is a part of the DBL Law OTR Performs series in Washington Park. Opera in the Park is sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from Chavez Properties, the Ohio Arts Council, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. 2023 Media Partner is Classical 90.9 WGUC. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America. To learn more, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

To learn more, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

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Casting Call for P.L.O.T.T. Performers Troupe

PLOTT_logoHave you ever wanted to be a part of an acting troupe that specializes in audience interactive dinner theatre? Do you enjoy making people laugh and seeing others smile? Do you love to meet new people and have fun? This may be your lucky day! We will be holding auditions for our troupe and would like to meet you!

If you are interested, send us a private message with your contact information and we will get back to you! Most of our performances are in Clermont County. We rely on our improvisational skills to bring fun, high-quality, laughter-based shows to our patrons!

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CFF23: My Fringe Show Rankings

QCF_Ruh-Roh!The question I get asked most by people with limited time and resources is, which shows are a “must see.” And I give them my bias answer, based on how I reacted to the shows. Please understand that differences between shows in the rankings can be infinitesimal. And I guarantee everyone’s list is different and just as valid.

And if you do decide to attend, I highly recommend you look at all the options. Aside from the fact that there are still plenty of shows I just haven’t seen yet. If a show sounds interesting to you, I highly encourage you to see it. Grab a friend, split a flex pass and hit three shows. You never know what you might discover. Happy Fringing.
-Rob

Updated 6/15/23

My Rankings

  1. RUH-ROH!
    Jordan Trovillion & Trey Tatum return for the final chapter of the adventures of the teen sleuth and her faithful dog companion. Imaginative, clever and funny, RUH-ROH! is a satisfying finale and completely accessible even if you have not seen the previous installments.
  2. BLOODLINES
  3. HEART RIPPED OUT TWICE AND SO CAN YOU!
  4. 1NCE UPON A LIE
    Paul Strickland is back with new tall tales from his latest visit to Aunt True and Uncle False. Funny, heartfelt and with the clever word-play you expert from this master storyteller.
  5. THE REMBRANDT JOB
    Ocean’s Eleven they aren’t. A fun, tongue in cheek retelling of a bizarre but true art theft at Cincinnati’s Taft Museum. Dale Hodges narrates the story as one of the missing works and Paul Morris shines as the sleazy Jim Hough.
  6. THREAD AND BONE
  7. JULIE
  8. MADE IN AMERICA
  9. WHO’S AFRAID OF WINNIE-THE-POOH
  10. ONE LAST NIGHT WITH MARY MACLANE
  11. HAPPY GO LUCKY
  12. ANATOMICA
  13. RAPPINGS
  14. PERFECT PURITY
  15. THE HIGHWAY WOMAN
  16. DAD (HATES) JOKES
  17. GRANNY FIX-IT
  18. DEARLY DEPARTED
  19. GENTRIFICATION THE MUSICAL
  20. KEEPING OUR TORCH
  21. TO SPITE ONE’S FACE
  22. RUNAWAY PRINCESS
  23. SHMILF LIFE
  24. SPANK BANK TIME MACHINE
  25. MAGIC FOR ANIMALS
  26. UDFCC 

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