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July 27, 2016 · 6:42 am

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s ROMEO & JULIET Comes to the Arts Center at Dunham

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Romeo & Juliet in CSC’s Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO AND JULIET touring to parks this summer. By Mikki Schaffner Photography.

CINCINNATI, OH – July 26, 2016 —  The Arts Center at Dunham (1945 Dunham Way Cincinnati, OH) is hosting Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) family-friendly performance of Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, August 13 at 2:00 pm.

One of the most beloved romantic tragedies in Shakespeare’s canon, Romeo and Juliet is the tale of the Bard’s star-crossed lovers. Romeo and Juliet fall instantly in love only to discover they come from feuding families. In defiance of their families, amidst the animosity of friends, and in concealment from their mentors, a young couple risk everything to be together. Directed by Jeremy Dubin, CSC presents a modern production of Romeo and Juliet set in a superhero costume ball for the Capulets’ party where Juliet meets Romeo for the first time. The show is suitable for children and families of all ages and are under 2 hours. This production of Romeo and Juliet prove its continued relevance in the lives of the young and old alike.

Admission to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare in the Park Tour is free. Reservations are not required but can be made online at www.sunsetplayers.org. Arriving early is recommended for best seating.

Prior to the performance at 1:30 pm and immediately following the performance, local author Bob Hostetler will host a book launch party for his latest work The Bard and the Bible (A Shakespeare Devotional). The Bard and the Bible pairs 365 short passages from each of the two greatest works of English literature ever created. Compiled in the same time period and in the same city, the two possess striking similarities and revealing contrasts and yield intellectual stimulation and spiritual inspiration.

About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, CSC produces a dozen mainstage productions each season. The repertoire is made up of the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations and contemporary classics. CSC performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with Actors’ Equity Association. Cincinnati Shakespeare is a member of the Theater Communications Group and the Shakespeare Theater Association.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reached nearly 30,000 young people and underserved community members last season by taking Shakespeare into schools, parks, community centers and by hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions at its home on Race Street.  Last season, CSC was proud to become one of the first five theaters in the United States to “Complete the Canon” by producing all 38 plays by William Shakespeare. CSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be Cincinnati’s stage for the classics!

About Bob Hostetler
Bob Hostetler is a self-confessed Shakespeare nut, award-winning writer and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His 45 books include the historical novel, Northkill, and the one-year devotional, The Bard and the Bible. Bob and his wife, Robin, have two grown children and five perfect grandchildren.  

About the Arts Center at Dunham
The Arts Center at Dunham is a fine arts center for the west side of Cincinnati. Housed in one of the three remaining buildings of what was the first municipally owned tuberculosis sanatorium in the United States, the Arts Center includes a 350-seat performance venue as well as extensive studio and programming space. The Arts Center is located in the Dunham Recreation Complex. See what is happening at the Arts Center at Dunham on Facebook.

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July 13, 2016 · 6:08 am

Falcon Welcomes Sir Pat-Trick & Mike Woodward

FT_logoLooking for something a little different? This weekend, we are hosting Sir Pat-Trick, Magical Entertainer at Falcon Theatre for a limited engagement!

A Little Night Magic, featuring Sir Pat-Trick and Illusionist Mike Woodward will present a family-friendly magic show perfect for all ages.

About Sir Pat-Trick:
Sir Pat-Trick has been turning heads with his award winning stage act. With numerous awards under his belt it is no wonder he has become a seasoned professional, even allowing him to receive two standing ovations at The Orleans Casino in Las Vegas and being asked to perform at The World Famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles California. Also Sir Pat-Trick has had articles about him being coached by Joanie Spina, Former Lead assistant and Artistic Director to David Copperfield, written about him in Magic Magazine, a worldwide publication for Magicians. His background in theater has enhanced his career in stage production and performances. He is a proud member of the Society of American Magicians, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Magician Alliance of Eastern States, and the Covington Royal Academy of Prestidigitation. He combines different theatrical disciplines such as comedy, slap-stick, audience participation, storytelling with traditional magic that will guarantee to make any show a memorable one and his charming style will surely put a smile on your face

About Mike Woodward:
Mike Woodward became interested in magic as a small child and has been performing since that time. Mike’s early performances were usually for church groups, birthday parties, and civic organizations in the Central Kentucky area. Over the years, Mike’s performances have grown to include Colleges, Major Corporations, and Conventions throughout the US, with an occasional appearance in Canada, China and Mexico.

This limited engagement runs July 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and a special matinee performance at 2 p.m. on July 17. Tickets are $20 for VIP (including a soft drink and gift), $15 for adults and $10 for children and available at alittlenightmagic.com or at the door.

All performances are at Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky.

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July 11, 2016 · 6:47 am

An Ode to Youth, Life, Love and the Strange Beauty of Human Connectedness

CASA_I And You promoJULY 11, 2016—Tristate audiences are invited to the Regional Premiere of I AND YOU by Lauren Gunderson, presented by Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy LLC. This show, which is part of CASA’s summer living room series, runs from July 14th – 17th at Essex Studios.

“One unexpected afternoon Caroline’s classmate, Anthony shows up at her door with an English assignment. Caroline hasn’t been to school in months due to her illness, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. The two teens slowly let down their guards and spill their secrets, this seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that brings them together.” 

This regional premiere is directed by Alyssa Batsakis, a current theatre student at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. This regional premiere cast includes Drew Stidham as Anthony and Julie Deye as Caroline. The production crew includes Faith Dansberry as stage manager, Emma Allen as assistant stage manager, Finny Kutcher as costume designer, Eliana Bataskis as set designer, Cheryl Couch as production manager, and Gina Ceriemele-Mechley as producer.

Performances run July 14th, 15th & 16th at 7:30PM, with a matinee performance on July 17th at 1:30PM. All performances run 2hr 20min, with two 10 min intermissions, and will take place at Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

Tickets can be reserved at casatics@gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $12, Students $7. For more information, like Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy on Facebook.

This production is also supporting LifeCenter, a non-profit organization that coordinates the donation of human organs and tissues for transplantation. A representative from their center will be at each performance providing information to audience members about organ donation services.

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July 10, 2016 · 8:04 am

Cincinnati LAB Theatre Premieres New Works

CINCINNATI LAB THEATRE ANNOUNCES
2016 NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

August 4 – 13, 2016

FT_logoCINCINNATI, July 7, 2016 — Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s New Works Festival will present two fully staged workshop productions and two original play readings in a rotating festival repertoire over two weekends, August 4 – August 13, 2016.  All performances will be presented at Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St, Newport, KY.

Cincinnati LAB Theatre, now in its third producing season, is thrilled to find a permanent home and begin an exciting new partnership as a division of Falcon Theatre.  Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s past productions include Buckeye by Elizabeth a. Harris, An Evening with Stephen Crane by Phil Paradis, and Identity: An Evening of Three Twenty-Minute Plays.

Part of Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s mission is to provide area playwrights with opportunities to develop their work through a traditional workshop process, while utilizing some of the area’s finest professional actors. Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s New Works Festival is comprised of three different series that will present new and innovative works in various stages of development, encourage open and honest discussions, and allow audiences an inside look into the creative process.

WORKSHOP SERIES:   The New Works Festival Workshop Series will present two brand-new worskhop productions written by local playwrights:

CHASE THE DRAGON by Kirk Sheppard.  Peter wants to make a difference; his chosen career path should allow him to do so.  But sometimes people run from their past, and other times they chase it. CHASE THE DRAGON is a brand-new play by Kirk Sheppard that explores the lives of at-risk youth and what happens when we don’t have a handle on our own history.  Directed by Jared D. Doren.  Cast:  Carter Bratton, Rupert Spraul, Bob Allen, Tess Talbot and Henry Howland.  Performances August 4, 6, and 12, 2016, at 8pm.

JUDAS by Elizabeth a. Harris.  A betrayer, an outcast, a pariah, the lowest of the low: This is Judas. Or is it? How would our views of Christianity and the Messiah change if we discovered Judas was actually Jesus’ most trusted disciple? JUDAS, a new play by Elizabeth a. Harris, based on the Gospel of Judas, examines the limits of love and self-sacrifice and asks the question: “What would you do if the person you loved most in the world asked you to perform the ultimate betrayal for the good of all humanity?”  Directed by Elizabeth a. Harris.  Cast:  Brian Berendts and Derek Snow.  Performances August 5, 11, and 13, 2016 at 8pm.

DISCOVERY SERIES:  The New Works Festival Discovery Series will complement our Workshop Series productions.  Guest speakers and/or panelists will lead pre-show discussions that focus on social themes and current topics related to the productions.  Pre-performance lectures are scheduled on Thursday, August. 4 (CHASE THE DRAGON) and Thursday, August 11 (JUDAS) at 7pm.

PLAY READING SERIES:  The New Works Festival Play Reading Series will present readings of new plays currently under development by local playwrights.

3SOME by Brian Griffin.  Expectations are shattered and lives are changed when three strangers meet one evening and get something none of them bargained for. Saturday, August 5, 2016 at 5:30pm.

MEDUSA IN YOU by Valetta Anderson.  The murder of the innocents is something no people forget.  And the innocents are every woman’s child, whatever age and swaddled in any color of skin.  Saturday, August 12, 2016 at 5:30pm.

Single Tickets and 2016 New Works Festival All-Access Pass

Single tickets to the 2016 Cincinnati LAB Theatre New Works Festival may be purchased online in advance or at the door.

Workshop Series:

  • $15 Adult – General Admisssion per performance
  • $10 Student – General Admission per performance

Play Reading Series:  

  • $5 – General Admission per performance

Discovery Series:

  • Pre-performance lectures are free and open to the public.

All-Access Pass

  • Save $15 and experience all that Cincinnati LAB Theatre has to offer this season!  2016 All-Access Passes are on sale now for $25.  2016 All-Access passes allow general admission entry for passholders into all 2016 Cincinnati LAB Theatre New Works Festival events.

To purchase Single Tickets or a 2016 ALL ACCESS Pass online please visit:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/762706

About Cincinnati LAB Theatre
Cincinnati LAB Theatre is an organization for established and emerging playwrights and performers in the Greater Cincinnati area and is dedicated to a collaborative creative process that will present established works of drama and develop new plays through a traditional workshop model. Cincinnati LAB Theatre will provide a solid platform for artists to cultivate, strengthen, and hone their artistic crafts and talents and offer quality theatre for Cincinnati audiences.

Cincinnati LAB Theatre is a division of Falcon Theatre.

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July 8, 2016 · 6:46 am

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents the 10th Annual FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour

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Kyle Brumley as Romeo & Aiden Sims as Juliet. By Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to present the tenth annual FREE Shakespeare in the Park summer tour at local parks around Cincinnati and beyond this summer!

CINCINNATI, July 6, 2016— Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to announce the dates of the 2016 FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour! This year’s tour has over 30 performances stops (and growing) across three states of brand new productions of “Romeo and Juliet,” “Macbeth,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area at local community parks and venues.  These performances are FREE and open to the public.  The cast features six actors from CSC Resident Ensemble.  Following the Park Tour, these shows will travel and tour to local schools, community centers, venues and other performing arts locations through May 2017.  Last year, CSC’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour had nearly 10,000 people in attendance!

The productions this year will incorporate some exciting and some brand new costume and scenic design. MACBETH directed by Kristin Clippard is set in a Scottish wilderness, inspired by the Pict warrior tribes of medieval Scotland. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM directed by Caitlin McWethy is hip-hop infused with original music created in collaboration with Elementz.  ROMEO AND JULIET directed by Jeremy Dubin is set in modern day featuring a superhero costume ball for the Capulets’ party where Juliet meets Romeo for the first time. All shows will have actors voices amplified on microphones and speakers.  Both shows are suitable for children and families of all ages and are under 2 hours each.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is constantly working to expand their reach even further into the region. We have one of the largest programs for free outdoor Shakespeare in the nation, both in number of stops and the size of the region we reach. For a complete list, including show titles and info on the venues, visit this page: http://cincyshakes.com/events/free-shakespeare-in-the-park/  

Admission to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare in the Park Tour is free and there is no ticket or RSVP required.  All performances are open to all and are general admission, open seating.  Arriving early is recommended for best seating and lawn chairs and blankets are recommended.  For questions regarding inclement weather or for details and rules regarding outside food and drink (including or excluding alcohol), please contact the individual parks and venues.

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