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May 5, 2023 · 6:02 am

Cincinnati Opera Presents Free Film Screening of Family-Friendly Opera FIERCE at Blue Ash’s Summit Park on June 2

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The cast of Cincinnati Opera’s FIERCE: Megan Graves as Rumer, Alicia Russell Tagert as Morgan, Victoria Ellington as Nyomi, and Lauren McAllister as Vesta. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Cincinnati, Ohio—Cue the popcorn! This summer, Cincinnati Opera is thrilled to bring opera to the big screen at Blue Ash’s Summit Park.

On Friday, June 2, Cincinnati Opera will present a free film screening of its family-friendly opera, FIERCE, at Summit Park in Blue Ash, Ohio. The opera, which follows the trials and triumphs of four teenage girls, received its world premiere in 2022 to enthusiastic critical and audience acclaim. Cincinnati Opera captured the production on video to share with families and young people at public screenings throughout the region.

The June 2 event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. when artists from Cincinnati Opera’s Share the Love Truck Tour will present a live performance at Summit Park’s multicolored glass Canopy. At sunset (approximately 9 p.m.), the screening of FIERCE will begin on the Great Lawn. Then, after the credits roll, guests will be treated to a dazzling drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics behind Summit Park’s Observation Tower. Throughout the evening, wine, beer, and seltzer from Higher Gravity bar and bottle shop will be available for purchase.

Admission is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. For information, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

What:
Cincinnati Opera presents film screening of FIERCE

Description:
Opera goes to the movies at Blue Ash’s Summit Park with this free film screening of Cincinnati Opera’s original opera FIERCE. This family-friendly opera follows four teenage girls through their trials and triumphs, offering an inspiring message about the importance of individuality and the value of friendship. Composer William Menefield’s vibrant score spans a variety of genres including jazz, classical, Latin, and hip-hop, with a libretto by local author Sheila Williams drawn from interviews with Cincinnati teens. The evening also includes a live performance by Cincinnati Opera artists and a dazzling drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics.

FIERCE is appropriate for audiences of all ages. The film’s run time is approximately 85 minutes.

Event Schedule:
Friday, June 2, 2023

7:30 p.m.: Live performance by Cincinnati Opera’s Share the Love Truck Tour
Sunset (approximately 9 p.m.): Film screening of Cincinnati Opera’s FIERCE
After the screening (approximately 10:30 p.m.): Drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics

Where:
Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Admission:
This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required, though registration is encouraged to receive event updates and weather alerts. Registrants will also be entered to win a pair of tickets to a Cincinnati Opera 2023 Summer Festival performance. To register, visit cincinnatiopera.org/fierce-at-summit. Complimentary parking is available on-site.

For Information:
cincinnatiopera.org/fierce-at-summit

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.

Fierce at Summit Park is sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from Chavez Properties, the Ohio Arts Council, 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 proud member of OPERA America. To learn more, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

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May 5, 2023 · 6:00 am

ORPHAN OF OZ Staged Reading On June 3

TSC_Orphan of OzORPHAN OF OZ
The Story Collective of Cincinnati
June 3
Great Wolf Lodge Fallen Timbers Room [Mason]

Cast: Marianne Adae, Mackenzie Carnes, Justin Hanks, Gabe Hoyer, Collin Jung, Allison Kalfas, Ally Knizer, Anthony Mann, Eva Milligan, Erin Reardon, Jocelyn Sluka, Kayla Stroud, Megan Urz & Terry Webb

Come see a staged reading of the brand new family musical, Orphan of Oz. Written by Russell Stinson and inspired by the works of L. Frank Baum, Orphan of Oz tells the story of an adventurer, Tip, who after escaping her magical guardian is thrown into an extraordinary adventure to discover her true power and identity. With classic Ozian characters returning and new friends introduced, audiences of all ages will enjoy this marvelous tale of self-discovery and the friendships made along the way.

  • Sat, June 3 at 7pm

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May 3, 2023 · 5:59 am

Greater Cincinnati High Schools Celebrate Theatre at Cappies Gala on May 7

MISC_The Cappies logoIn Tony’s-style ceremony at the Aronoff Center, students will recognize achievements in performance, technical theatre, and review writing

MAY 1, 2023, Cincinnati, OH – The ballots have been cast and the votes are in! On May 7 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, local high school students will be recognized in a Tony’s-style awards ceremony for their accomplishments in theatrical performance, technical theatre, and writing.

The annual Cappies Gala, organized by the Cappies of Greater Cincinnati, celebrates the hard work of high school theatre departments across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. This year, more than 100 student critics from 15 local high schools were involved in the local chapter of the international Critics and Awards Program.

To complete the program, students must attend at least five theatrical performances at other high schools and write constructive reviews. At the performance, the students participate in a teacher-led workshop where they learn the history and background of the show, participate in structured discussion about their observations, and determine which students should be considered for nomination for various awards categories.

Tickets for the gala are on sale at the Cincinnati Arts Association box office. For more information, call the Cincinnati Arts Association ticket office at 513-621-2787 [ARTS] or visit them on the web at CincinnatiArts.org. More information, as well as sponsorship and program advertising details, can be found at cincicap.com/gala.

And the nominees are:

Marketing & Publicity:

Isaiah Goebel, Makenna Halm, Christian Romero, Kimora Tolbert
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Paige Barber, Georgia Horton, Mollie Spears, Shreya Vaghela
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Emma Chapman, Catherine Foster, Katie Frazee, Ali Lewis
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Cecilia Rice, Agatha Horstman, Kameron Kerl
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Abby Brettschneider, Niki Lippert
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Andrew Canter, Adelaide Linser, Caroline Lovelace
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth 

Special Effects/Technology:

Jack Geers, Caden Broenner, Jacob Burdett
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Maceo Moll Hooper, Finley Manktelow
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Andrew Rhoades
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth 

Hair & Make-up

Rachel Fessler, Peyton Pope, James Wilson, crew
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Ella Clemons, Grace Hepburn, Hailey Mollman
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Abby Campbell, Rachel Heinz, Elaina Ward, Crew
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Tobie Brooks, Angelica Needham-Castano
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Lizzy Rebber, Sci Redding, Crew
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Sarah Boeh, Leah Marx
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family

​Sound:

Naila Browder, Grace Field, Alora Wethington
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Karli Smith, Shelby Farler, Jaelin Parker, Dana Rullmann
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Andrew Brokesh, Roscoe Putnam
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Miles DiMeo, Gyasi Henderson, Shania Brewer, Iris Combs
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Katie Berich, Maya Busche, Abi Lonergan, Heather Strom
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Samuel Aronoff, Ellis Clay, Gabby Soto
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition 

Props:

Emily Bunch, Ellie Flinchum, Taylor Gillespie, Payton Potts
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Gracin Conly, Cadence Lynn, Arach McNamara, Lillian Smith,
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Rowan Cavanaugh, Addie Littner, Hannah Nieporte, Crew
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Claire Erion, Kallie Toon
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

AJ Frecker, Oran Wilkins, Crew
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Abbie Dreyer, Elizabeth Stitak, Kavya Chintakayala, Crew
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition

Lighting:

Catherine Deaton, Balma Yarza Ferrer
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Lily Farmer, Raegan Popp, Nicolas Smith, and crew
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Robert Chalk, Penelope Kolb, Gabe McDermott, and crew
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Nicholas Peebles, Eleanor Klein, Izzy Bisogni
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Anthony Mechley, Anna Kenny, Jack Hudgens, Mina Mader
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Jake Elsen, Alex Feltner, Dakota Gibbs, Clayton Picchioni
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia 

Costumes:

Gracie Bridewell, Kaitlyn Bunch, Makayla Bush, Crew
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Linnell Anderson, Sydney Beach, Megan Reichert, Crew
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Isabella Cassaro, Adelaide Lindner, Sabrina Warren, Crew
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Raelynn Chesher, crew
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Elise Cochrane
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Ashley Reckelhoff
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family 

Sets:

Jami Hiller, Adelaide Sheets, Caitlynn Smith, Crew
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Catherine Coleman, Samantha Cooper, Olivia Sunderman, Crew
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

EJ Burke, Niki Essen, Grace Schreyer, Crew
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Kiyanna Beamon, Lotte Holland, Eaen Gongora, McGregor Philps
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Mariah Clark, Angel Hockemeyer, Callum Metz, Crew
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Sarah Bartlett, Crew
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition 

Orchestra:

The Little Women Orchestra
Randall K. Cooper High School, Little Women The Musical

RB3
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

SCPA Orchestra
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Choreography:

Lilliana Adams, Elayna Bender, Logan Duerk, Delana Hinman
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Anna Grace Hull, Caroline McKernan, Josie Lickliter, Grace Rudie
Ursuline Academy, Seussical: The Musical

Lael Ingram
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Maddie Hall
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family

Creativity:

Arabella Bertucci, Olivia Huff, Bailey Klei
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Chloe Caudill, Cooper Gamble, Logan Holbrook, Caleb Lindsey
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Charleigh Cox
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

Ryan Peerless
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth 

Stage Management & Stage Crew

Karly Fleckenstein, Tylar Frankowski, Karis Pugh, Crew
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Adriana Mayfield, Adrianna Spaulding
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Bradley Groneck, Stella Halbauer, Jack Langlinais, crew
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Jessica Berwanger, Sydney Neyer, Ava Sand, Crew
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Trinity Gibson
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Abbie Kershner, Nyla Shahanavaz, Crew
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Ensemble in a Play:

Victorian Townspeople/Newgate Patients
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

The Six Suspects
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

The Rocks
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

The Witches
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

The Six Suspects
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition 

Ensemble in a Musical:

The Lunatics
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

The Bird Girls
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

The Bohemians
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Tornado, Monkey, Poppy Dancers
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Summer Night Singers
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Wickershams
Ursuline Academy, Seussical

Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play:

Brooklynn Overgaard-McCool
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Kailie Gould
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Sophie Christian
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Molly Cronin
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition

Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Play:

Natalie Hicks
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Joey Smith
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Zach Petrie
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

Hadrian Dwyer
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Miguel Castro
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition

Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Musical:

Phia Veshapidze
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Grace Koenig
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Rachael Baute
Randall K. Cooper High School, Little Women The Musical

Grace Hoffmann
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Abigail Rauen
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Maggie Farwig
Ursuline Academy, Seussical: The Musical 

Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Musical:

Noah Varland
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Paul Laufersweiler
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Daevon March
Randall K. Cooper High School, Little Women The Musical

Trevor Hatfield
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Deaundre Dunham
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Ethan Roush
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family

Dancer in a Female Role:

Arabella Bertucci
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Tricia Halili-Felse
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Olivia Radecki
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Trista Mullenix
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Maya Max
Ursuline Academy, Seussical

Maddie Hall
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family 

Dancer in a Male Role:

Elaina Ward
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Tristen Ingram
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Logan Duerk
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Jane Asche
Ursuline Academy, Seussical

Vocalist in a Female Role:

Ella Mueller
Randall K. Cooper High School, Little Women The Musical

Nia Buchannon
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Maya Chavez
Saint Ursula Academy, Little Women the Musical

Addy Probasco
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Elizabeth Benton
Ursuline Academy, Seussical

Chloe Schwettman
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family

Vocalist in a Male Role:

Jameson Zoller
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Moose Hendricks
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz 

Ray Huffman
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Preston Marx
Saint Ursula Academy, Little Women the Musical

Stephen Lambert
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Blake Wanek
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia 

Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play:

Chanel Sanchez
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Maria Zacher
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition

Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play:

Jonas Aboagye
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Michael Kongos
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Bradley McAlister
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

Clark Sayre
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Connor Lape
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition 

Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Musical:

Grace Shuley
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Abby Sewell
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Colleen Woeste
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Mia Richardson
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Anna Bucher
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Josie Lickliter
Ursuline Academy, Seussical

Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

George Jewell
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Olivia Duker
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Conner Beierle
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Gemariah Washington
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Noah Tisevich
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Gino Fiorino
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family 

Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Play:

Aubrie Klei
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Janet Kelly
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Avery Frank
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Syeirra Todaro
William Mason High School, Clue High School Edition 

Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Play:

Mack Hodge
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Ethan Stoelt
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Joseph Eversole
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

Nate Caudill
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Webb Beatty
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition 

Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Musical

Jonah Listerman
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Sophia Herbon
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Lydia Wright
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Zoe Nienaber
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Anna Grace Hull
Ursuline Academy, Seussical: The Musical

Alexi Moore
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family 

Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

Ethan Shepherd
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Madalyn Emery
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Casey Lanser
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

Demarco Reed
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Aric Schauer
Ursuline Academy, Seussical

Matthew Rudolph
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family

Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Play:

Sarai Aboagye
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

Charlotte McVay
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Keyana Payne
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

Emma Dalton
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Abby Burns
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition

Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Play:

Chas Harmon
Campbell County High School, Sweeney Todd, The Play

James Covarrubias
Colerain High School, Clue, High School Edition

Andrew Pugh
Larry A Ryle High School, Eurydice

Wolf Singer
Walnut Hills High School, Macbeth

Gretchen Knuth
William Mason High School, Clue, High School Edition 

Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Musical:

Sophie Eilert
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Ali Lewis
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Ellie Oakes
Randall K. Cooper High School, Little Women The Musical

Momo Greenwell
Saint Ursula Academy, Little Women the Musical

Chloe Hall
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Elayna Bender
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia 

Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

Evan Stuart
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

Sam Broelmann
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

Dora Gehrum
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

Colton Henderson
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

Henry Aug
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia

Christian Mauldin
William Henry Harrison High School, The Addams Family 

Song:

“The Ballad of Sweeney Todd (opening)”
Highlands High School, Sweeney Todd, The Musical

“Jitterbug”
Loveland High School, The Wizard of Oz

“Finale Act 2: Oh The Thinks You Can Think!”
Mercy McAuley High School, Seussical

“We Will Rock You”
Roger Bacon High School, We Will Rock You, School Edition

“A Brand New Day”
School for Creative and Performing Arts, The Wiz

“Money Money Money”
Taylor High School, Mamma Mia 

Play:

Sweeney Todd
Campbell County High School

Clue, High School Edition
Colerain High School

Eurydice
Larry A Ryle High School

Macbeth
Walnut Hills High School

Clue, High School Edition
William Mason High School

Musical

Sweeney Todd
Highlands High School

Seussical
Mercy McAuley High School

We Will Rock You (School Edition)
Roger Bacon High School

The Wiz
School for Creative and Performing Arts

Mamma Mia
Taylor High School

The Addams Family
William Henry Harrison High School

Top Critique:

Charlotte Weghorst, Review of Little Women
Highlands High School

Grace Hoffmann, Review of Macbeth
Roger Bacon High School

Emily Merica, Review of Clue
Ursuline Academy

Katie Berich, Review of Eurydice
Walnut Hills High School

Lizzy Rebber, Review of We Will Rock You
Walnut Hills High School

Ashlyn Fuhrmann, Review of Sweeney Todd
William Henry Harrison High School

Up and Coming Critic

Alexandra Hess
Campbell County High School

Norah Shadwell
Highlands High School

Charlotte Weghorst
Highlands High School

Catherine Foster
Mercy McAuley High School

Kendall Davis
William Mason High School

Ashlyn Fuhrmann
William Henry Harrison High School

Returning Critic:

Gabby Fronk
Loveland High School

Helena Hennessy
Mercy McAuley High School

Emily Merica
Ursuline Academy

Katie Berich
Walnut Hills High School

Lizzy Rebber
Walnut Hills High School

Wolf Singer
Walnut Hills High School

Graduating Critic:

Katie Buschle
Highlands High School

Jessica Roell
Mercy McAuley High School

Grace Hoffmann
Roger Bacon High School

Ella Jones
Ursuline Academy

Grace Rudie
Ursuline Academy

Loretta Rubin
Walnut Hills High School

Critic Team:

Highlands High School Critic Team

Loveland High School Critic Team

Mercy McAuley High School Critic Team

Roger Bacon High School Critic Team

Ursuline Academy Critic Team

Walnut Hills High School Critic Team

About The Cappies of Greater Cincinnati
The Critics and Awards Program strives to recognize Greater Cincinnati’s talented community of young writers, performers, and technical crews. High school theatre and journalism students who participate in the Cappies program are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, and write and publish reviews. At the end of the school year, the student critics vote to give awards to their fellow students for outstanding productions, group and individual performances, and achievements in technical categories. Awards are presented at the annual Cappies Gala. Learn more at cincicap.com.

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May 1, 2023 · 6:22 am

The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department Presents 42ND STREET: Youth Edition

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Caroline Lovelace as Peggy Sawyer, Winter Cruser as Billy Lawlor and Violet Kimnach as Annie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Cincinnati, OH-Following their previous production of Puffs, The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is eager to welcome back audiences with a heart warming classic that’s fun for the whole family, 42nd Street: Youth Edition.

The show runs May 11th-13th, 2023 at 7 p.m.

42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square, and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star?

“After doing some more serious titles earlier in our season, I’m glad we’re finishing up with a more light-hearted and warm story about hopes and dreams that both old and young can relate to.” says director Mike Sherman.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students. They are now available, and can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets. 

This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by the Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund.

Caroline Lovelace as Peggy Sawyer, Clark Sayer as Julian Marsh, Winter Cruser as Billy Lawlor, Adelaide Linser as Dorothy Brock, Harper Monnin as Andy Lee, Cat Riggs as Maggie Jones, Jonathan Rubin as Bert Barry, Jonas Warner as Mac, Grant Luebke as Abner Dillon, C.C Wise as Frankie, Zel Auger as Pat Denning, Sophia Puthoff as Phyllis, Violet Kimnach as Annie, Carolina Junewick as Lorraine, Maya Lipscomb as Gladys, Myah Firdhaus as Winnie, Naomi Madaris as Doctor, Noah Leventhal as Second Man/First Thug/Another Boy, Andrew Prevost as Man’s Voice/Second Thug/A Boy, Ash Kertpet as Girl’s Voice, Maria Smyth as Second Girl, Noa Jaffee as Chorus Girl, and Lauryn Shafer as Another Girl, Rachel Everingham as Waitress, Aniyah Calvin as Waitress, Jennifer Keifer as Ensemble, and Riley Coleman as Ensemble

  • Directed by Mike Sherman
  • Co-Assistant Directed by Clare Graff and Wolf Singer
  • Music Director: Steve Goers
  • Choreographer: Izzy Lachey
  • Technical Direction by Helen A. Raymond-Goers
  • Production Stage Manager- Diana Hutchinson
  • Assistant Stage Management- Laylah Torain and Kat Swift
  • Costume Designer- Amelia Price and Amelia Reidy
  • Costume Design Mentor: Emma Smith
  • Hair and Makeup Designer- Emma Dalton
  • Lighting Designers- Allison Calkins and Tein Dao
  • Lighting Head Electrician- Maya Busche
  • Marketing and Publicity Head- Lizzy Rebber
  • Props Designers- Kyra Doty and Abbie Kershner
  • Props Manager: Oran Wilkins
  • Scenic Designers- Ryan Peerless and Max Rush
  • Sound Designer- Katie Berich and Maya Busche

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April 27, 2023 · 6:13 am

SWING REVIVAL MEETS ELECTRO SWING On May 13

KSO_Electro SwingSwing Revival meets Electro Swing
(Millennial vs Gen Z Swing)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023
Newport Car Barn
1102 Brighton St. Newport, KY

Hey, Hep Cats & Hip Hoppers, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closes its 31st season with a battle of generations —1990s vs 2020s The event center at the Newport Car Barn is the venue for the region’s (likely the nation’s) first Neo/Electro Swing mixer— 7:30 p.m., May 13th.

Swing Revival or Neo-Swing was a musical phenomenon of the 1990s as west coast bands rooted in the Swing era of the 1930-40s began seasoning their sound with rock-a-billy, boogie woogie, jump blues and ska. Groups like Royal Crown Revue and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy even made on-screen cameos in the films like The Mask (1994) and Swingers (1996), and brought this high energy swing into the mainstream and dance clubs across the nation. Brian Setzer covered Louis Prima’s original “Jump Jive and Wail,” which became a swing dance commercial for The Gap’s khakis line (1998).

The KSO launched its original 10-pc subsidiary group the Devou-Doo Daddies in 2015 to cover tunes by the groups above and others. Remaining relevant and current in all music means continually investigating the new music scenes world-wide. Electro Swing combines vintage and neo-swing influences with hip-hop, drum’n’ bass, and electronic dance music. Its popularity today is huge in Europe with arists like Caro Emerald, DJ Parov Stelar, Swingrowers, Atom Smith, Cut Capers and others, bringing (a feet don’t fail me now) swing to yet another generation. Whether you are a Millennial or Gen Z-er you won’t be sitting or standing still as the KSO throws down your swing music live and in person (See the full playlist and band roster attached).

The Newport Car Barn is an 1890s block-long building with a high ceiling in southwest Newport, and is evolving into a unique historic event center. The former trolley and bus depot features bars, and patron drop off on Brighton Street.

Don your retro look, grab your dance partner (or simply hang and finger wag) with the KSO’s Devou-Doo Daddies at the Newport Car Barn — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Tickets are $35. The KSO continues to live stream its concerts for at home access for the price of a single ticket. For tickets and info go to kyso.org, or call (859) 431-6216.

Swing Revival meets Electro Swing
(Millennial vs Gen Z Swing)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023
Newport Car Barn
1102 Brighton St. Newport, KY

Song | As performed by
Go Daddy-O* | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD)
Bad Girls† | Atom Smith
Zoot Suit Riot* | Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Get Down and Boogie† | Deladap
The Curly Shuffle• | Back in the Saddle Band
Healing Dance† | Swingrowers ft Davide Shorty
Bedbugs* | Squirrel Nut Zippers (SNZ)
Hey Pachuco | Royal Crown Revue
Say What?• | Cut Capers
Mambo Swing* | BBVD

The Jitters• | BBVD
What Chu Got?• | PiSk w/ Caro Emerald
You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3* | BBVD
Ghost of Stephen Foster* | SNZ
Jump Jive and Wail* | Brian Setzer
Champagne† | Swing’it
Tango Del Fuego† | Parov Stelar w/ Georgia Gibbs
I Wanna Be Like You* | BBVD
Get Movin’• | Cut Capers
So Long, Farewell* | BBVD

Arrangements adapted by Scott Woolley*, Terry LaBolt† and Tim Olt•

The KSO’s Devou-Doo Daddies
Troy Hitch – vocal
Emily Jordan – vocal
Dwayne Irvin – tenor sax, Cl
Phil Hilger – bari sax, Fl
Hank Mautner – trumpet
Dominic Marino – trombone
Ben Tweedt – keys
Brian Deyo – guitar
Mike Sharfe – bass
Jim Leslie – drums
Brian Malone – percussion
Manami White – violin
Laurynn Smith – back up-voca

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