trueHOBBY
trueTHEATRE
July 28
Memorial Hall [Over-the-Rhine]
True Theatre continues to produce quarterly one-night-only events featuring five people, from all walks of life, sharing true, personal stories, based on the theme of the evening.
Everybody has their own way to fill their free time. Our storytellers share theirs and the sometimes unexpected wonders that come from them. Join us at trueHOBBY to hear them all!
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(Cincinnati, OH) On Sunday, July 17, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. a celebration of the great Philip Paul will take place in Washington Park. This celebration of Mr. Paul, who passed on January 30, 2022 after living 96 years, is a vision of his widow Bobbie Paul and produced by the King Records Legacy Foundation:
– All welcome, free and open
– Come together for Philip
– 96 minutes of Jazz
– 96 minutes of Blues
– Spoken word tributes
– Complimentary CDs of Mr. Paul’s “It’s About Time” and “Live at The Cincinnatian”
– 96 screen prints of mural featuring Philip Paul, Otis Williams and Bootsy Collins
Hear and Learn About Mr. Paul’s Musical Legacy:
For an in-depth experience of Mr. Paul’s session work with King Records, its subsidiary labels, as well as other releases on Columbia Records and more, see Zero to 180’s in-depth piece dedicated to Mr. Paul. This thoroughly researched piece includes links to audio and video interviews, performances, pictures plus:
https://www.zeroto180.org/philip-paul-the-pulse-of-king/
For 9 hours of recordings featuring Mr. Paul:
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2froUm29xEP7HrDN7Nt7ck
APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/philip-paul-the-pulse-of-king-records/pl.u-DDPeuJ3jAd
About Mr. Paul’s Advocacy and King Records Legacy Foundation:
Mr. Paul’s legacy with King Records, not only includes being a main session drummer for about 15 years, but he served as a leading advocate for King Records in the Cincinnati leading to the region’s growing embrace and celebration of its King Records heritage in recent years. Mr. Paul spoke and performed with and for schools and varied audiences for decades. He took opportunity after opportunity to highlight other unsung artists and musicians deserving recognition as he found himself being honored at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Country Music Hall of Fame, the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame and the Cincinnati Blues Society to name a few.
After engaging with many non-profits, Philip Paul joined fellow King Records artists Otis Williams and Bootsy Collins to ask City of Cincinnati officials to form an official group to partner with the City of Cincinnati to develop and implement a vision to revitalize the King Records buildings on Brewster Avenue. Philip, Otis, and Bootsy were key advocates that led to historic marker, the local landmark designation and the City’s acquisition of King properties in Evanston. Together, they saw reason to elevate all King Records persons and asked that the emphasis on King Records focus on the legacy as the buildings become revitalized. As part of the work of the committee a non-profit 501(c)3, the King Records Legacy Foundation, was established in 2021.
Mrs. Bobbie Paul, who along with her late husband, willed a great collection of his legacy items to the foundation to be featured in the future King Records on Brewster and at Herzog. She would like “the hat to be passed for King Records Legacy Foundation” at the Washington Park celebration. Sales of screen-prints of the mural featuring Philip, Otis and Bootsy from the Ovation King Records Green Room designed by artist Keith Neltner will go the King Records Legacy Foundation.
“Mr. Philip Paul was the consummate professional support musician in the studio, on the road and as an educator. As demonstrated in his long-dedicated career of work with a vast array of top and new artists within multiple styles. He and those like him are one of the main reasons I have devoted my life’s work to the legacy of King Records and the universal language of music! He was a very close friend and he’ll be sorely missed, but never forgotten!” — Kent Butts, Board Chair & Executive Director of King Records Legacy Foundation
More about Celebration of Philip Paul in Washington Park:
Live music will feature musicians who played with Mr. Paul, the jazz set organized by Jim Anderson and the blues set organized by Ben Levin. A limited amount of complimentary CDs available to attendees are thanks to Tom and Liz Antony.
This event is part of the DBL Law OTR Perform series in Washington Park. Sponsored by DBL Law, GBBN Architects, and First Financial Bank, produced by 3CDC.
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Featuring Season Eight Winner Liya, Finalist Grayson, and Fan-Favorites A’Dan and Molly
ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
OCTOBER 5, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
Tickets on sale Friday, July 1 at 10:00 AM
[CINCINNATI, OH] – TCG Entertainment, a leader in live entertainment properties and touring productions, in association with Endemol Shine North America, producer of the hit culinary competition series MasterChef Junior, have announced the ALL-NEW 2022 MasterChef Junior Live! Tour. Season Eight Winner, Liya, along with finalist Grayson and fan-favorites A’Dan and Molly will all hit the road with returning host Mac Dassatti to serve up a perfectly balanced good time for fans of all ages.
The MasterChef Junior Live! Tour is traveling through 25+ cities and will be at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM. The event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2022-23 season.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 1 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS}, and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Ticket prices are $65.50, $50.50, $35.50, and $20 for children ages 2-12 (available in select locations). An adult must accompany children. Applicable services fees may apply. Ticket prices/fees subject to change.
Celebrate all things MasterChef with a VIP Experience! A limited number of packages are available for $125 each and include one ticket in the first three rows of the Procter & Gamble Hall, a pre-show Meet & Greet and Q&A session with the MasterChef Junior Live! cast, signed merchandise, and a photo opportunity.
MEET THE FULL 2022 MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! CAST
Name: Liya
Age: 13
Hometown: Scarsdale, NY
What you are looking forward to on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE TOUR 2022?
I am so happy to be on the stage cooking again, and finally getting a chance to meet all our fans.
Name: Grayson
Age: 14
Hometown: Austin, TX
What you are looking forward to on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE TOUR 2022:
Reuniting with my MasterChef Junior castmates and cooking up great new dishes together! I’m also excited to travel and meet other kids who love to cook as much as I do.
Name: Molly
Age: 13 (Will be 14 in August)
Hometown: Springfield, MO
What are you looking forward to on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE TOUR 2022?
Traveling to places I haven’t been before, to cook in front of a live audience, to reunite with my friends, and to enjoy the experience.
Name: A’Dan
Age: 13
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
What you are looking forward to on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! 2022?
I’m looking forward to cooking on stage with my friends, meeting kids in the different states, sharing my culinary skills and experience, and giving fans a good time and great show.
The 2022 MasterChef Junior Live! tour promises to have all the ingredients for family fun, featuring more mouth-watering cooking demonstrations and challenges to tickle your taste buds and funny bone.
“MasterChef Junior Live! is one of TCG’s favorite shows to produce. We are always excited to recreate some of the fan-favorite segments from the TV series and bring it to a live audience. The energy this show brings is contagious,” says Stephen Cook, President of TCG Entertainment and Producer of MasterChef Junior Live!
Whether you’re a foodie or just a fan, the 2022 MasterChef Junior Live! tour is fun for all ages. For more information and to purchase exclusive merchandise, visit www.MasterChefLiveTour.com.
About MasterChef Junior
MasterChef Junior, based on the hit FOX television show MasterChef, blends exciting moments and inspirational stories with talented young contestants. Young home cooks face fun and technical challenges proving that when it comes to cooking, age doesn’t matter!
Produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, MasterChef Junior is based on a format created by Franc Roddam and Endemol Shine. Natalka Znak, Danny Schrader, Elisabeth Murdoch, Georgie Hurford-Jones, Gordon Ramsay, Patricia Llewellyn, and Ben Adler serve as executive producers.
About TCG Entertainment
TCG Entertainment is a leading producer of creative content for live entertainment properties and touring productions. Owning multiple intellectual properties, and partnering with top IP holders and studios, TCG has generated decades worth of live family entertainment. With a laundry list of productions enjoyed by millions of audience members around the globe, TCG is the leading authority in providing brands a visionary, one-stop source for live touring and experiences. Visit TCGEnt.com for more information.
About Endemol Shine North America
Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe.
A division of Banijay, the world’s largest international content producer and distributor, subsidiary production companies in the U.S. include Authentic Entertainment, Truly Original, 51 Minds Entertainment, Bunim/Murray Productions, and Stephen David Entertainment. Its Endemol Shine Latino division oversees all original Spanish and Portuguese-language operations across Latin America, including Endemol Shine Brasil, Mexico City-based Endemol Shine Boomdog and Banijay Mexico, and U.S. Hispanic.
Endemol Shine North America is behind such hit series as Big Brother (CBS), MasterChef (FOX), MasterChef Junior (FOX), Wipeout (TBS), LEGO Masters (FOX), The Courtship (USA/Peacock), Foodtastic (Disney+), Married to Real Estate (HGTV), The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo), The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo), Below Deck (Bravo), Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo), Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Bravo), Below Deck Down Under (Peacock), Swamp People (History), The Challenge (MTV, Paramount+, CBS), and the upcoming launches of The Surreal Life (VH1), The Real Housewives of Dubai (Bravo), and Ripley (Showtime).
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ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI ANNOUNCES WINNER OF FOURTH ANNUAL
PLAY/WRITE: THE JACKIE DEMALINE REGIONAL COLLEGIATE PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
(Cincinnati, OH) Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) is pleased to announce the winner of the fourth annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition. The annual collegiate competition nurtures local aspiring dramatists who are helping to shape the future of American theatre and provides a $2,500 juried cash award to support the early work and career of each winner along with staged professional readings of their scripts.
The winner of this year’s prize is Steven Strafford (Ohio University) for his play The Match Game, which will receive a full-length staged professional reading on July 31, 2022, at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati.
Judges found Strafford’s The Match Game very well constructed, humorous, and highly entertaining all while navigating some heavier topics as a diagnosis of cancer, the loss of trust, and family dysfunction. The panel would also like to recognize the following playwrights with Honorable Mentions in this year’s competition: Both Hands by Joyce Evelyn Deaton (Northern Kentucky University), The Heat by David Schwartz (University of Cincinnati), and The End of the World by Baxter Whitehead (Miami University).
About the Competition
The competition commemorates the life and work of writer, critic, and theatre enthusiast, Jackie Demaline. A passionate arts advocate, Ms. Demaline served as an important catalyst for change in the theater community and was an entertainment writer and editor for numerous publications. Her legacy lives on through this competition, providing professional development for emerging writers, amplifying new voices and perspectives, and kick-starting arts careers.
About the Play
The Match Game by Steven Strafford
Steph has cancer, but that’s the least of her problems today. Her estranged father, who may or may not have dementia, has come to live with her. Her suspicious mom, her gay brother and his sweet, young, and somewhat dim-witted boyfriend, her absent father, and her precocious daughter will all be in attendance at an ad-hoc birthday party, complete with the set of a regional production of a Broadway musical. Can Steph navigate her family to get what she wants, or maybe more importantly, what she needs?
About the Playwright
Steven Strafford is a Brooklyn-born playwright and actor. He is the author of the award-winning solo play, Methtacular!, which he has performed across the country in LORT theaters, universities, and LGBTQ+ spaces and which was recorded at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater in 2019. His soon-to-be-published play Small Jokes About Monsters won the New American Voices Contest in 2016, was a semi-finalist for The O’Neill National Playwrights Conference, and won the 2022 Ready-To-Publish Award from SETC and StageRights. Small Jokes About Monsters had productions in Houston at Landing Theatre, (nominated for Outstanding New Play, Houston Theater Awards), Chicago at 16th Street Theater, and in Sioux City at The Lamb Theater. His play Greater Illinois was a semifinalist in the 2021 O’Neill National Playwrights Conference and a finalist for the Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. The play also received a workshop with Tantrum East in NYC. His short play Use Your Noodles was produced at Middlesex College, Ohio University, and Colby College. Methtacular! will be included in a forthcoming anthology of solo plays from Opus Books. His essay, “College Dreams,” was published in the book, The Anatomy of Silence.
Performance Information
The reading will take place on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Registration is required for this free event and can be reserved online at www.ensemblecincinnati.org or by calling (513) 421-3555.
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2021-2022 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.
The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich and inspire our audiences.
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Two shows at Fringe had to close most or all of their runs due to cast illness. We were all pretty disappointed about it.
But great news! Due to our partnership with Falcon Theatre, these two shows are getting special Falcon-Fringe encore performances this weekend.
We hope you’ll make it to the Falcon this weekend to catch up on Fringe you may have missed, and to support Fringe artists in this challenging time.
Friday, June 24, at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
SALLY SALEM AND THE SPOOKTACULAR BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA from Zoë Peterson out of Cincinnati, OH.
Sally Salem and the Spooktacular Birthday Extravaganza has Sally and her friends trying to throw a party for her niece and nephew, despite the protests of her conservative sister. They’ll meet ghosts, demons, and the devil himself! An interactive comedy, this play is wrought with themes of love, friendship…and necromancy.
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Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 PM
CHAROLTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW, AND (POSSIBLY) HER OWN FATHER from Emily Borst out of Cincinnati, OH.
Managing family secrets and family expectations, Charlotte Van Helsing sets off to find herself by finding others like her. But when strange things start happening all around her, Charlotte realizes growing up might be a little more than she’d bargained for.
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