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June 29, 2016 · 6:37 am

2015-2016 Orchid Awards for Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoOF MICE AND MEN

  • Excellence in set design, Mary Slocum
  • Excellence in costume design, Gaby Neal
  • Excellence in direction, Rhonda Lucas
  • Excellence in stage management, Brandon Burton
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Tom Dierling
  • Excellence in lobby display, Wanda Chapman
  • Excellence in producing, Barb Winkler & Jane Winkler
  • Excellence in program, Tracy Botos
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Ryan Heinrich
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Jeff Christian
  • Excellence in set decor, Wanda Chapman

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS

  • Excellence in program, Tracy Botos
  • Excellence in set construction, Brian Smith
  • Excellence in set decor, Mary Slocum
  • Excellence in producing, Brett Sandlin
  • Excellence in direction, Julie Joyce-Smith
  • Excellence in lobby display, Wanda Chapman
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Chris Beiser

FATHER OF THE BRIDE

  • Excellence in stage management, Kristina Stoddart
  • Excellence in properties, Melanie Winsted
  • Excellence in direction, Tracy Botos
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Hannah Brown
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Brady Knox
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Joey Schnell
  • Excellence in ensemble, Tracy Botos & cast
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in acting in a play, Beth Schnell
  • Excellence in producing, Mandy Gambrell

OKLAHOMA!

  • Excellence in house, Linda Getz & crew
  • Excellence in set construction, Larry Slocum, Mary Slocum & crew
  • Excellence in light design, Bill Balfour
  • Excellence in dance execution, cast
  • Excellence in music direction, Mark Durbin
  • Excellence in chorus, cast
  • Excellence in direction, Rodney Neal
  • Excellence in vocal quality, cast
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, David Michel
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Angie Baker
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Matt Neal
  • Excellence in ensemble performance, Rodney Neal & cast
  • Excellence in stage management, Brooke Townsend
  • Excellence in overall technical quality, Kevin Brunck, Carrie Rusche & cast
  • Excellence in producing, Kevin Brunck & Carrie Rusche
  • Excellence in set design, Mary Slocum
  • Excellence in costume design, Jeanne Schindler & Debbie Johnson
  • Excellence in choreography, Emily Brinkman
  • Excellence in orchestral performance, orchestra
  • Excellence in vocal direction, Rodney Neal & Mark Durbin
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, David Hurt
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Chelsey Cavender
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Rhonda Lucas
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Coby Osborne
  • Excellence in musical theatre performance, Rodney Neal & cast

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June 29, 2016 · 6:22 am

2015-2016 Orchid Awards for Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoPETER PAN

  • Excellence in Music Direction…………………….Jack Hasty
  • Excellence in Direction……………………………..Glenna Knapp
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance………..The Jolly Rogers
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Shelby Malburg
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Kathryn Suddendorf
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Cole Hankins
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Matt Pugh
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Cassidy Sanders
  • Excellence in Dance Execution………………….Max Shilling
  • Excellence in Ensemble……………………………Glenna Knapp & cast
  • Excellence in Producing……………….Sue Lundy, Ginger Kroncke, &
    Susan Reese
  • Excellence in Stage Management………………………Fran Uecker &
    Megan Dauterman
  • Excellence in Costume Design…………………Peggy Stouffer & crew

JEKYLL & HYDE The Musical

  • Excellence in Lobby Display……………………Kay Hasty
  • Excellence in Costume Design………………..Betsy Chisholm
  • Excellence in Properties…………………………Patti Kellish & Jae Liles
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction………………….Jack Hasty
  • Excellence in Musical Direction………………Jack Hasty
  • Excellence in Stage Management….Fran Uecker & Glenna Knapp
  • Excellence in Producing……………….Tom Cavano & Becky Cole
  • Excellence in Ensemble………………..Richard Lee Waldeck & Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance…John Matthew
    Riestenberg
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance…Bree Hunter-Cox
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance…Katie McCarthy
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance…Micheal Kiser

THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES

  • Excellence in Direction……………………………Pat Furterer
  • Excellence in Producing………………………….K. Buckler
  • Excellence in Musical Direction………………..Jack Hasty
  • Excellence in Set Design…………………………Dave Welsh
  • Excellence in Costume Design…………………Donna Treinen
  • Excellence in Stage Management…..Fran Uecker & Glenna Knapp
  • Excellence in Choreography…………………….Marjory Clegg
  • Excellence in Program…………………………….Kay Bolin
  • Excellence in Light Design……………………….Greg Smith
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Tonya Oslack
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..Richard Lee Waldeck
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance..David Marcus

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June 28, 2016 · 6:57 am

Auditions Announced for DIAL M FOR MURDER at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFalcon Theatre is delighted to announce auditions for DIAL M FOR MURDER. This show runs November 4 – November 19, 2016. All roles are paid.

Times
July 12th & 13th 6-8pm Auditions
July 18th 7-9pm Callback

What to Prepare
For initial audition: 1-2 minute dramatic monologue
For callbacks: attached sides (we will send out callback list directly after the audition)

Character Descriptions

  • Tony: M. late 20s/30s. British. A former tennis player, Tony is currently planning an elaborate plan to have his wife murdered. He is a true gentleman, and is NEVER shaken or perturbed. Very good at thinking on his feet, he is cold and calculating, while giving off the demeanor of warmth and friendliness.
  • Max: M. late 20s/30s. American. An crime writer for television, he is having an affair with Margot and truly loves her. While he is a gentleman, he can be fiery and speak his mind if the situation requires it. A genuine good guy. 
  • Margot: F. Mid 20s/early 30s. British. An heiress, and the wife of Tony. While she conforms to the societal standards of the 50s, she has been having an affair with Max. Fun loving and trusting, but can be a bit sarcastic and overbearing if the situation calls for it. Fight choreography required. 
  • Hubbard: M. 30s/40s. British. The Chief Inspector, Hubbard is immediately able to tell that not everything is as it seems with the case. He is calm and professional, a true British gentleman. Excited by the idea of solving a case. 
  • Lesgate: M. late 20s/30s. British. A former classmate of Tony’s at Cambridge. He has gone from educated student to petty criminal, mostly focusing in conning older women out of their money. While he believes he is a good criminal, he is easily able to be blackmailed. Nervous & jittery, unsuccessfully attempts to be suave and debonair. Fight choreography required.Questions? Contact director Ben Ranaan at ben.ranaan1116@gmail.com.

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June 28, 2016 · 6:50 am

2015-2016 Orchid Awards

ACT_purpleThe Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of the ACT of Greater Cincinnati member groups. Orchid awards for the 2015-2016 Season:

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June 28, 2016 · 6:33 am

2015-2016 Orchid Awards for Mason Community Players

MCP_logoSHREK The Musical

  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Christina Sanford as Fiona
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Tony Bergman as Shrek
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Austin Michael Gage as Donkey
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Stephen Catlin as Farquaad
  • Excellence in PRODUCING – Perry Gary
  • Excellence in DIRECTION – Lara Gonzalez
  • Excellence in COSTUME DESIGN – Julie Walbourn
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Fairy Tale Chorus

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Michael Gettinger
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Kiya Fix

GREATER TUNA

  • Excellence in HOUSE – Melissia Gary and Becky Hounshel
  • Excellence in PROGRAM – Perry Gary
  • Excellence in OTHER – Tuna Dressers
  • Excellence in DIRECTION – Laureen Catlin
  • Excellence in PRODUCING – Lara Gonzalez
  • Excellence in STAGE MANAGEMENT – Becca McLaughlin
  • Excellence in COSTUME DESIGN – Julie Walbourn
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Jay Fultz
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Brandon Dunphy
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Darren Lee
  • Excellence in ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE – Laureen Catlin and Cast

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