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March 17, 2023 · 5:40 am

Cast Announced for ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT at Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoDirector Ray Lebowski, Producer Laureen Catlin and Asst. Producer Mary Stan Fizer are excited to welcome six talented performers to the cast of ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT.

The cast includes:

  • Mark Culp as Albert Soady
  • Stephen Catlin as Reuben Soady
  • Justin Hanks as Remnar Soady
  • Matt Lovell as Jimmer Negamanee
  • Jim Cronin and Ranger Tom T. Treado
  • Jessie Faye as Moon Dance Soady

Dana Davis will serve as Stage Manager for the show.

Escanaba is a snapshot into the lives of the Soady men. Retreating to their “home away from home” in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan they can spend time together doing their two favorite things … drinking and bagging bucks. At 35, though, Reuben Soady is in danger of being the oldest family member in history without a buck to call his own. Laughs abound as you get a glimpse into this traditional male rite of passage as lived out in the unique “Yooper” way.

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT will be performed September 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8:00 PM and September 10 at 2:00 PM in the Mason Community Playhouse.

For more information visit www.masonplayers.org

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March 17, 2023 · 5:39 am

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION On April 15-16

CSO_Pictures of an ExhibitionPICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
April 15-16
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Artists
Ramón Tebar, conductor
Steven Banks, saxophone

Program
NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Russian Easter Overture
BILLY CHILDS: Saxophone Concerto [CSO Co-Commission]
MODEST MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Ravel)

Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is an epic musical stroll through an eclectic gallery of paintings, from a drawing of unhatched dancing chickens to an image of towering city gates. Originally for piano, Ravel’s version for orchestra adds a bursting palette of instrumental color. Saxophonist Steven Banks, who “has the potential to be one of the transformational musicians of the 21st century,” plays a new concerto by GRAMMY-winning pianist and composer Billy Childs.

We believe that great music is for everyone, regardless of your budget. This concert is eligible for Pay What You Wish Pricing, as well as other discounts. To learn more visit Music for All.

  • Sat, April 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 2pm

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March 17, 2023 · 5:38 am

MEASURE FOR MEASURE Runs April 14-23

XU_Measure for MeasureMEASURE FOR MEASURE
Xavier University Theatre
April 14-23
[Evanston]

Directed by Isabelle Trapp

Cast: Michelle Mitchell as Isabella, Dylan Waters as Angelo, Abby Sherr as Escalus, Mia Helbig as Juliet/Marianna, Andrew Normington as Claudio & Sarah Malarney as Duke

Finding himself in charge of a city ruled by corruption, the Duke cedes control to Angelo, who quickly enforces dated codes of chastity and moral conduct. But when a young nun pleads for her brother’s condemned life, Angelo ensnares her into an impossible situation. MEASURE FOR MEASURE is a stunning story of power, deception, virtue and hypocrisy that examines the double standards in our political, ethical and religious systems. Adult situations and content.

  • Sat, April 15 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 21 at 7pm
  • Sun, April 23 at 2pm

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March 17, 2023 · 5:37 am

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Runs April 14-23

XUT_Gruesome Playground InjuriesGRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
Xavier University Theatre
April 14-23
Gallagher Student Center Theatre [Evanston]

Directed by Tessa D’Errico

Cast: Molly Franzen as Kayleen & Sean Moss as Doug

Kayleen and Doug meet for the first time at eight years old in the nurse’s office of their elementary school. Over the course of 30 years, we follow their lives as they intersect through multiple injuries, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Gruesome Playground Injuries is an unconventional love story about opening up and allowing someone else to see our own personal scars. Adult situations, content and language.

  • Fri, April 14 at 7pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 2pm
  • Sun, April 23 at 7pm

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March 16, 2023 · 6:09 am

Education and Engagement Coordinator Sought by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoCincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks an Education and Engagement Coordinator to start as of May 1, 2023.

This position is the administrative assistant for the department and maintains internal and external department communications, booking the outreach tour, coordinates Student Matinee logistics and manages summer camp administration. They will work collaboratively with the Director of Artistic Engagement and Education Director to meet objectives.

This is a part time, hourly, non-exempt position.

For job requirements, hours and pay, and how to apply please visit: https://www.cincyplay.com/about/employment

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