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Cincinnati LAB Theatre Presents the Hottest Event of the Summer: 2023 NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

CLT_logo2Get ready for a sizzling summer of creativity and entertainment as Cincinnati LAB Theatre proudly announces its highly anticipated 2023 New Works Festival, set to take place July 20-29. This festival promises to be a celebration of established and emerging artists in the Greater Cincinnati Area, featuring a dazzling lineup of innovative performances and brand-new plays.

Founded as a haven for artistic collaboration, Cincinnati LAB Theatre has become the go-to organization for playwrights seeking a platform to cultivate, strengthen, and hone their crafts. With a passion for quality theater, Cincinnati LAB Theatre is committed to providing Cincinnati audiences with unforgettable experiences that push the boundaries of traditional drama.

The 2023 New Works Festival represents the pinnacle of Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s commitment to fostering artistic growth. This extraordinary event will showcase both established works of drama and fresh, exciting plays developed through their renowned workshop model. Audiences can expect an immersive journey into the world of theater, where imagination knows no bounds.

“We are thrilled to present the 2023 New Works Festival to the Cincinnati community,” said Elizabeth Harris, Cincinnati LAB Theatre, Executive Director. “This festival is a testament to the incredible talent and creativity that thrives in our city. It’s an opportunity to discover new voices, connect with established works, and experience the magic of live theater in a whole new way.” From thought-provoking dramas to side-splitting comedies, the festival’s diverse lineup promises something for every theater enthusiast. Be prepared to be moved, inspired, and thoroughly entertained as Cincinnati LAB Theatre takes you on a captivating journey through the realms of storytelling.

The 2023 New Works Festival will take place at the Bell Tower Arts Pavilion Theater venue, located in the Village of Evendale. With its intimate setting and great facilities, audiences can expect an immersive and unforgettable theater experience. On Sunday July 23 Cincinnati LAB Theatre will be hosting food truck Burger World 3pm-7pm.

Tickets for the 2023 New Works Festival will be available starting July 1st through the ticketing link on this page. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event is expected to sell out quickly.

Don’t miss the hottest event of the summer! Join Cincinnati LAB Theatre for a celebration of artistic collaboration, creative expression, and the sheer joy of theater. The 2023 New Works Festival is an experience you won’t want to miss!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Fully Staged Productions

  • A GHOST OF A CHANCE by Kimberly Shimer 7/20 & 28 7:30pm
  • THE SPRINGVALE ARMADILLO by Donald Loftus 7/21 & 29 7:30pm
  • THE RELATIONSHIP PLAYS by Charlie Schulman 7/22 & 27 7:30pm

Staged Readings

  • LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST AND FOUND by Kathleen Maul Holen 7/23 1pm
  • HIGHER GROUND by KC Wisniewski 7/23 4pm
  • HYPOTHETICALS by Rebecca Anne Ngyuen 7/23 7pm

TICKET INFORMATION

Workshop Series:

  • Student $10
  • Senior $10
  • Adult $15​

Stage Reading Series: General Admission $5

All-Access Pass $35 or $40 (t-shirt included).

Purchase tickets for the New Works Festival here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/75224

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[title of show] runs June 29th, July 2nd, July 6th – 9th at Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy

CASA_Title of ShowJoin CASA for this love letter to the musical theatre — a uniquely American art form — and to the joy of collaboration

Cincinnati, OH – June 27, 2023
What does it take of ourselves when we create?

[title of show], taken from the space on the festival’s application form which asks for the “[title of show],” follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes, they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends, and artists.

Ticket and Production Details
Performances will be on Thursday, June 29th, July 2nd, July 6th – 9th, all shows at 7:30pm. All performances will be at Essex Studios (2511 Essex Place, Studio 282B, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at https://casastudio.booktix.com or at the door.

For more details, visit www.casastudioacademy.com or CASA’s Facebook page
(@CasaStudioAcademy).

*Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals*

CAST:

Hunter: Nick Swope
Jeff: Evan Rogers
Susan: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Heidi: Sabrina Mack
Mary: Melody Wallace

PRODUCTION:
Director: Kayamarie Roll
Assistant Director: Em Ivanov
Assistant Director/Choreographer: Eva Sias
Stage Manager: Erin Caudill

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
[title of show] is a story about five individuals in New York trying to navigate their way through their own self-doubt and creativity. The two men, Hunter and Jeff have three weeks to write an original musical for a theatre festival. The two decide to write their show about two guys writing a musical. Though a comedy, this show delves into real questions asked by theatre artists every day. This show not only highlights the perseverance it takes to be a theatre artist but depicts the incredible friendships that are made along the way.

So, come and support some of your local theatre artists! You may just make a friend or two.

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FutureFest Fundraiser, POWER IN THE BLOOD on July 22

DPH_Future FestAnnouncing the Cast of POWER IN THE BLOOD, A FutureFest Fundraiser, directed by Jennifer Lockwood.

  • Ranger – Jim Walker
  • Ezekiel – Colson Littrell
  • Sister – Adee McFarland
  • Miss Blanchard – Becky Howard
  • Roberta Minks – Melissa Ertsgaard

POWER IN THE BLOOD, written by accomplished playwright Sarah Bewley, directed by Jennifer Lockwood. This powerful script, debuted at FutureFest in 1993, is a play about faith. It is the story of Ezekiel who spontaneously begins to bleed from wounds that mirror those of Christ on the cross. When a revival manager, Ranger, finds the boy, he buys Ezekiel from his sister and plans to reap financial benefits from the miracle on the revival circuit.

This unique event in Playhouse history will include a staged reading of Bewley’s powerful play, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in our lobby, and a silent auction. All proceeds will support the return of the FutureFest festival of new works in July of 2024.

Tickets to this night of theater and fellowship on July 22 at 7:00 PM are available now on the Dayton Playhouse website. At only $20, this is an easy and affordable way to support Dayton’s longest running festival for new dramatic works.

For Tickets: https://daytonplayhouse.thundertix.com/events/213931…

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INNOVAtheatre Presents BACK TO OUR ROOT Cabaret

INNOVA_Back to Our RootsAs individuals, we are told that we are nothing without our roots, and so we need to find our roots, which we do in our community, among “our people.” When we return to our roots, we enrich the cultural soil out of which we were born.

For one night only, this Saturday July 1st at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale!

INNOVAtheatre is proud to be going “Back to Our Roots” with our cabaret, to delve back into what we were founded upon. To showcase unexpected talent while putting a spin on the traditional theatre experience audiences have come to expect. Embracing diversity in every way. We wanted to create a place where artists felt free to take artistic risks and to create work that is cutting edge and accessible for everyone.

Join us for an evening of music, featuring songs like: “Holding to the Ground- Falsettos”, “Finding Wonderland – Wonderland”, “Waving Through a Window – Dear Evan Hansen”, “The Winner Takes it All – Mamma Mia” and many more. Hear our stories, feel our passion and leave with an understanding that “We are here for you!”

https://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=6283

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THE OLD FRIENDS ACOUSTIC TOUR Starring Ben Rector | Fri., Nov. 3, 2023 | Aronoff Center

CAA_The Old Friends Acoustic TourThe Old Friends Acoustic Tour
Starring Ben Rector

November 3, 2023
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
Tickets on sale Friday, June 23


CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                The Old Friends Acoustic Tour Starring Ben Rector

WHEN:                Friday, November 3, 2023 – 8:00 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICE:                 $80.00 | $65.00 | $50.00. 10%-off groups of ten or more. Additional service fees may apply.

INFO:                  Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Rector has amassed more than a billion streams across all platforms, and his records have topped numerous Billboard charts. His last two records landed at #1 on Billboard’s US Folk and #2 on Billboard’s US Rock and US Indie charts.

 TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, June 23 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Rector brings his Old Friends Acoustic Tour to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2023-24 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Applicable services fees may apply.

Ben Rector has amassed more than a billion streams across all platforms and has performed on numerous late-night and morning TV shows including Conan, The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In addition, he has been a celebrity mentor on American Idol alongside Ryan Tedder, Jewel, Brian McKnight, Jason Aldean, and more.

His records have topped numerous Billboard charts, with his last two records landing at #1 on Billboard’s US Folk and #2 on Billboard’s US Rock and US Indie charts. Rector has built a dedicated touring base, regularly selling out theaters and amphitheaters across the country, including three consecutive nights at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Fifteen years after starting his career writing songs and touring in his Honda Accord on the weekends, Rector found himself at home and at the piano in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The alchemy of life’s big questions, more downtime than he’d had in a decade, and those now all-too-familiar “unprecedented times” resulted in his career album: The Joy of Music. The project includes a breathtaking short film (featuring seven songs brought to life with stunning cinematography), inviting listeners and viewers to visit a dream world that communicates Rector’s creative process and his reckoning with his job as an artist. He is led through the film’s chapters by his new friend Joy, a muppet monster he created with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. In this fantastic and dream-like landscape, we see and hear Rector overcome a deep-seated fear of failure, dancing and singing his way through the journey of rediscovering the joy of music.

Ben Rector Online:

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRI-STATE CHEVY DEALERS

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth

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