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April 6, 2023 · 5:44 am

Playhouse’s Free NATE THE GREAT the Musical on April 7 at Arts Center at Dunham

PIP_Nate the GreatNate the Great is on the case! When Annie tells Nate that her new painting has gone missing, the world’s greatest boy detective sets out to solve the mystery. He tracks down clues and puts suspects to the test — and then, another mystery unfolds. Nate finds himself facing the biggest challenge of his career. And worse yet, Mom is all out of pancakes!

This fun-filled musical reminds us of the importance of friendship and opening our minds to new possibilities. Recommended for kindergarten and up.

Friday, April 7, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Sunset Players – 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

For more information visit www.cincyplay.com/productions/nate-the-great-the-musical.

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April 6, 2023 · 5:40 am

Pianist Sought for Workshop with The Ghostlight Stage Company

TGSC_logoThe Ghostlight Stage Company is seeking a pianist to accompany teen musical theater performers for 2 hours during their educational event, “Musical Theater Audition Workshop”. The workshop will take place at ARCO Cincy in Price Hill on June 17, 2023 from 1pm until 4pm. Accompaniment would only be needed from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Pianist will accompany students ages 15-19 as they have a mock audition of some prepared 16 bar musical theater cuts, and may also be asked to help in a demonstration where the students are taught how to best convey their audition cut to the pianist while at an audition.

Pay Range: $100-150 (pending registration, but $100 is guaranteed)

For more information or to apply please send an email with your resume (and/or supporting material) to Alyssa Batsakis at: alyssa@theghostlightstageco.com.

To learn more about The Ghostlight Stage Company and the Musical Theater Audition Workshop visit: www.theghostlightstageco.com.

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April 6, 2023 · 5:40 am

Preble Players’ Picnic Production of ON GOLDEN POND

PP_On Golden PondPreble Players presents “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson on Saturday, June 3rd, and Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 pm. Directed by Bonnie Bertelson, this warm and witty American classic is staged outdoors, surrounded by nature, using the pond at Camp Mahanaim in New Paris, Ohio as a backdrop.

The cast of On Golden Pond features John B. Munger as Norman Thayer Jr, Lisa “Doc” Marling as Ethel Thayer, Nicole Simon as Billy Ray Jr, Courtney Duke as Chelsea Thayer, Lenora Davis as Charlie Martin, and Jeff Smith as Bill Ray.

Preble Players asks you to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on so you may better enjoy this unique Preble County community theatre event.

Broke Smokers food concessions will be present to provide pulled pork and some sides. Cash only. Please bring your own drinks. No alcohol.

Briefly:

  • What: “On Golden Pond,” by Ernest Thompson
  • When: 2:00 p.m. on June 3 and June 4, 2023
  • Where: Camp Mahanaim, 6336 Guy Murray Road, New Paris, OH 45347
  • Who: Preble Players
  • Tickets: $10

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April 5, 2023 · 5:42 am

Auditions Announced for RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE at Village Players

VP_new logoVillage Players of Fort Thomas announces auditions for its 2023 New Works production: RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (THE BEACH BALL CHRONICLES)

6 new plays by local authors, directed by Drue Harris

Sunday, April 16, 2 pm
Monday, April 17, 7 pm

Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery (street level), 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas

Cold readings of monologues and script sides. Be prepared to list all conflicts between May 15-June 26. Head shots and resumés appreciated but not required.

Casting will be flexible — roles available for all genders, ethnicities, and ages. Some dual casting may be necessary.

Rehearsals begin mid May and will be minimal. SHOW DATES are June 23, 8 pm; June 24, 8 pm; June 25, 2 pm.

Questions? Contact the director, Drue Harris.

RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (THE BEACH BALL CHRONICLES)

A Day at the Beach by Teri Foltz
Owen – M, middle aged
Holly – W, Owen’s wife
Mother – W, 70-80s, Owen’s deceased mom

A Purpose-Driven Beach Ball by A.K. Forbes
Candace – W, 40-60, spirited
Troy – M, 40-60, Candace’s brother, grounded
Jim – M, 60-80s, Candace and Troy’s deceased father
Nancy – W, 60-80s, a love interest of Jim’s

Griping in the Green Room by Roger Collins
Hedwyn – any gender/age, a performer in a body suit
Osian – any gender/age, a performer in a body suit
Jim – M, 35+, the director

Love Potion #1 by Rose Vanden Eynden
Robin – any gender/age, a person looking for love
Wiz – any gender/age, the owner of a quirky shop

Monster Talent by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
Pat – W, an office assistant who knits
Aaron – M, 35+, a talent agent
Voice – any gender/age, offstage portrayals of numerous monsters

Sandcastle by Teri Foltz
Margie – W, 20s-30
Annie – W, 20s-30, Margie’s friend
Ellery – M, 20s-30s

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April 5, 2023 · 5:40 am

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER Opening at The Footlighters, April 20

FLI_A Gentleman's Guide to Love and MurderNEWPORT, KY — The Footlighters, Inc., proudly presents the fourth and final show of its 2022-2023 season, the hilarious and Tony award-winning musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind….

Gentleman’s Guide marks the return of local theater legend Wayne Wright to the Footlighters’stage with his scene-stealing turn as all nine members of the D’Ysquith family. Wayne was last seen onstage at the Stained Glass Theatre in 2006’s A Tuna Christmas, but Wayne’s storied career spans decades with a variety of
professional and nonprofessional groups in the Cincinnati area, such as The Showboat Majestic, Downtown Theatre Classics, Cincinnati Music Theatre, Mariemont Players, and Village Players of Ft. Thomas. A Creative Director by profession, Wayne’s vocal talents have been heard all over town in voiceover work for commercials, demo tapes, and most notably the voice of the Big Red Smokey for many years at Cincinnati Reds home games. He was also the vocal soloist for the Cincinnati Ballet’s performance of “Footage.”

Performances:

  • Thursday – Saturday, April 20 – 22 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday – Saturday, April 27 – 29 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday – Saturday, May 4 – 6 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $25 each and are available online at footlighters.org/tickets or by contacting the box office at (859) 652-3849 or FootlightersTickets@gmail.com.

The Footlighters, Inc., has been producing quality community theater shows in Greater Cincinnati for 60 years. The group was established in 1963 by a small group of community theater volunteers who wanted to bring theater opportunities to the west side of Cincinnati.

In 1987, the group bought the Salem United Methodist Church in Newport and transformed it into The Stained Glass Theatre. The theater is on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated a Kentucky landmark. In September of 2018, Footlighters added an ADA ramp to the front of their building to complement the elevator installed in September of 2017, allowing access for all patrons with limited mobility.

For more information, please visit footlighters.org or like The Footlighters, Inc., on Facebook.

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