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March 4, 2025 · 5:19 pm

DISCOVERY: The Apprentice Company Showcase at ETC on March 6

DISCOVERY: The Apprentice Company Showcase
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
March 6
[Over-the-Rhine]

Featuring Maddi O’Connell – www.maddioconnell.com, Abigail Dirr – https://dirra1.wixsite.com/mysite, Amira Jackson – @_amira.jackson_, Char Adams – @char.m.adams, Elliet Malatesta – www.ellietmalatesta.com & Leo Clark

Join our 2025-2026 Professional Acting Apprentice Company for a dynamic showcase of songs, scenes, and more, celebrating growth, perspective, and the journey of discovery! We are so proud of this group of young artists. Admission is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot for a chance to see the stars of tomorrow!

  • Thu, March 6 at 7pm

Free, registration recommended |

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March 3, 2025 · 4:52 pm

ALICE IN THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD Runs Feb. 24-May 2

ALICE IN THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Feb. 24-May 2
Various Locations

Written by Maggie Lou Rader
Directed by Katie Baskerville

True crime in the Hundred Acre Wood? Yes, please! Join the fun as Alice, the best detective in Wonderland, hunts for clues in a crime caper mystery featuring some of childhood’s favorite characters. When Winnie the Pooh hires Alice to solve the case of Christopher Robin’s kidnapping, she arrives in the Hundred Acre Wood to find a very anxious Piglet, a terribly unfocused Tigger and a very Eeoyre-y Eeoyre. Will Alice find the culprit? Will she be able to bring Christopher Robin home? This literary mashup will have audiences laughing as they follow clues and help Alice crack the case! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Click here for the official list of performances

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February 26, 2025 · 5:31 pm

Cincinnati Opera Announces New Date, Name, and Speakers for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opera Rap

CINCINNATI (February 26, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera has announced a new name, date, and guest speakers for an event this spring, part of its popular series of Opera Raps. Opera Raps are free community conversations exploring the works featured during the company’s 2025 Summer Festival. For a complete list of Opera Raps, visit cincinnatiopera.org/operaraps.

The beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof is full of classic tunes like “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” The creators of the show—Jerry Bock (music), Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), and Joseph Stein (book)—were so prolific that they also produced many songs that did not make the final cut. Evans Mirageas and musical guests will serve as guides through the forgotten songs of Fiddler on the Roof, including hits from the show as we know it today and surprises from the archives.

April 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof: Wonder of Wonders—How Fiddler Came to Be
The Amberley Room, Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Presented in partnership with the Mayerson JCC, this special two-part evening features preeminent Fiddler on the Roof scholar and author Alisa Solomon (Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof, Metropolitan Books) and Broadway scholar Ben Whiteley, who will trace the origins, creation, and worldwide success of one of the most beloved musicals ever written. With rare video footage of the creative process and live musical performances, Solomon and Whiteley will share behind-the-scenes stories alongside excerpts from Fiddler’s beloved score. Whiteley will also offer a fascinating glimpse into “the songs that got away”—selections originally written for the show that were cut prior to its Broadway opening.

Admission: Free, though reservations are required. To reserve, call 513-241-2742 or visit cincinnatiopera.org.

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.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a member of OPERA America. Learn more at cincinnatiopera.org.

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February 25, 2025 · 5:33 pm

The Ghostlight Stage Company Presents Teaching Transitioning Voices on March 10

The Ghostlight Stage Company will present the second event in their annual Shining a Light Workshop and Lecture Series on March 10 with “Teaching Transitioning Voices,” led by Marie Cozart Steele.

Date & Time: March 10, 2025 from 7-9pm in person OR view virtually for a full week following the in-person workshop

Location: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park or online.

All tickets are “pay what you can”!

Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/0aa8fba8-f801-481c-ad4d-c73c99731e46

More about the event: This interactive workshop is a welcoming space for trans performers and voice teachers alike. Designed for beginners, “begin-againners,” and experienced professionals seeking new tools, participants will gain:

  • Practical strategies for developing and evolving their voice through transition.
  • Insight into selecting affirming and accessible repertoire, considering range, vocal health, musical level, and sensitive subject matter.
  • Techniques to better understand and advocate for trans voices in theater, choral, and voice studio settings.

Voice teachers will also learn concrete tips and tools to support trans students, helping to create affirming and effective learning environments. No special materials are required, and participants are encouraged to come as they are—bringing their curiosity, joy, and questions to an affirming space where all are invited to vocally play, explore, and grow.

About the Teaching Artist: Danielle Cozart Steele (she/they) enjoys a multifaceted career as a soprano, conductor, researcher, and clinician. Danielle’s research involves the integration of transgender singers into their preferred gender ensemble, vocal pedagogy for transgender singers, and the hybrid care of the transgender voice with cooperative treatment plans between medical practitioners and voice professionals. Danielle majored in vocal performance at Butler University (bachelor’s) and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (master’s). She was awarded her master’s degree in music education at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City in 2024 and anticipates completing her doctorate in music education at TC in 2025.

Please note about virtual viewing: Virtual ticket holders will get access to a professional recording of the workshop the day after the in-person event, to view on-demand for one week.

The 2025 Shining a Light Workshop and Lecture Series is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. This series is specifically funded by the 2025 Young Professionals Grant.

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February 20, 2025 · 5:07 pm

FHSD Film Program Thrives with Premiere of 2025 Film, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

The Film students of Anderson and Turpin High Schools are collaborating once again on a short film, building on their past experience and success. “Behind Closed Doors” premieres on March 14 and 15 at 7:00 pm at Anderson High school. The thriller tells the story of Kate, whose friend Zach has something mysterious hidden in his basement.

This is the second year that Turpin and Anderson Film students have combined for the film project, including both Directors, Turpin senior Mary Harpring and Anderson senior Benjamin Hartong. In 2024, Hartong was Assistant Director and Harpring was an actor, so their expertise covers all aspects of the process.

Harpring also wrote the screenplay. She began working on the story and script in early 2024 with both Anderson Film Teacher Chad Weddle and Turpin Theatre teacher Joey Loebker.

“I was excited to begin working with Mary,” said Weddle. “She has written things in the past for collaborative projects, and I knew she had both the talent and skill to handle this difficult process.”

This is Turpin Senior Joshua Yamaguchi’s third year composing the score for the annual film projects. He began with the 2023 film, “The Whisper House,” which went on to win a national Student Film award from NATAS, the organization which organizes the Emmy® Awards.

Tickets for the premiere of “Behind Closed Doors” are $10 and can be purchased by visiting AndersonTheatre.com or at the door before each showing.

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