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December 1, 2020 · 11:07 am

Online Staged Reading of NONE LIKE US on Dec. 6 from Beechmont Players

BPI_logoCome and watch an un-staged reading by Beechmont Players of the Tamil Hillberry dramedy NONE LIKE US on ZOOM at 2:00 on Sunday, December 6th.

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NONE LIKE US
Who is your best friend, most loyal confidant, and also the biggest pain in your ass? Your siblings. Meet brothers William and Benny and their sister Ro. Now adults, each holiday they meet at their hometown bar to escape the drama of holidays with their parents and blow off steam. But the Partridge siblings are about to learn that, despite their best efforts, they can’t micromanage, gloss over, or drink away their problems (looking at you, Ro.) But when life gives us challenges, it also gives us family: the cause of and solution to everyone’s problems.

The cast includes:

  • Alex Walz as BENNY: A fun, energetic man-child, 23, with a disarming smile. Naïve.
  • Linda Berman-Callahan as RO: Benny’s sister. 31. Tough, sarcastic, and outspoken.
  • Charlie Ingram as WILLIAM: 32.  Benny and Ro’s older brother. Quick witted and intelligent, but covering insecurity with attempted masculinity.
  • Chadwin Davis as ALEXANDER: Engaged to Ro. 34. An adult boy scout, almost boring.
  • Dan Tudor as ERIC: William’s husband, 38. Attractive workaholic with an air of cool, easy-going charm.
  • Nisrene Langenna as ALLISON: Mid-twenties waitress, unnoticeable. Hopeless romantic with a heart of gold.
  • Maggie Ingram King as RACHEL: Late-twenties waitress, good looking and knows how to turn heads.  Overconfident.

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December 1, 2020 · 10:08 am

CCM Presents New Series of Free Digital Concerts and Performing Arts Presentations

CCM_logoCCM’s ‘stars of tomorrow’ are back on stage, and you get the best seats in the house!

Join the viewing party for the debut episode of ‘CCMONSTAGE Online’ on Friday, Dec. 11, featuring the CCM Philharmonia. 

CINCINNATI, OH—The University of Cincinnati’s nationally ranked and internationally renowned College-Conservatory of Music invites arts lovers from around the world to join in the viewing party for the debut episode of CCMONSTAGE Online at 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The premiere will stream simultaneously on CCM’s homepage and YouTube channel.

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This dynamic new series of digital concerts and performing arts presentations will allow audiences near and far to experience the unparalleled artistry and expertise of CCM’s students, faculty and staff.

“The performing arts help to build and sustain a sense of community,” says CCM Dean Stanley E. Romanstein, PhD. “Now more than ever, we crave the sense of fellowship that comes through shared cultural experiences. While we may not yet be able to welcome audiences back to the CCM Village for live performances, we are excited to help you stay connected to the arts and to each other through our new CCMONSTAGE Online performance series.”

Recorded live at CCM while adhering to strict health and safety precautions, each installment of this new performance video series spotlights a different CCM program or ensemble.

The debut installment features the CCM Philharmonia performing a program of Virtual Virtuosity that includes works by Claude Debussy, Ottorino Respighi, Julia Perry and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Each episode also features insight into the repertoire and commentary on the process of rehearsing and performing during the era of COVID-19.

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Future episodes will showcase performances by the CCM Ballet Ensemble, the CCM Chamber Choir, and a collaborative concert with CCM string quartet-in-residence the Ariel Quartet and members of the CSO/CCM Diversity Fellowship program. The performances by the CCM Ballet Ensemble and CCM Chamber Choir are further augmented by the cutting-edge artistry of students and faculty from CCM’s Theatre Design and Production programs. CCM will announce the premiere dates for these subsequent episodes later this fall.

CCM turned to the considerable expertise of its E-Media faculty and alumni to help produce this new series. Video production services for CCMONSTAGE Online are provided by MasseyGreenAVP, LLC. “Our goal was to capture the world-renowned talent that CCM has to offer through multiple cameras, providing CCM with professionally-produced videos to share with their fans virtually,” says CCM alumnus John Massey (BFA E-Media, ‘03), who directs each installment in this new series.

Massey explains, “Our team is made up of videographers with decades of experience from news, sports and entertainment industries. We were excited to be able to shoot in CCM’s beautiful facilities. We recruited E-Media grad John Tapogna (BFA Broadcasting, 1988), who has over 25 years’ experience as a sports videographer, to tackle providing tight shots. We sought to capture the energy and emotion of the performance up close while showing off the performers’ technical skill.”

All episodes of CCMONSTAGE Online will be digitally streamed for free. After the premiere broadcast, each installment in this ongoing series will remain available for on-demand viewing on CCM’s website and YouTube channel.

“Whether you’re a longtime CCM performance patron or a first-timer, we hope you’ll join us for one of our upcoming viewing parties to get a front row seat to see tomorrow’s stars today,” says Romanstein.

This digital performance series is made possible by support from CCMONSTAGE Online Broadcast Sponsors CCMpower and ArtsWave, and CCMONSTAGE Online Production Sponsors Dr. & Mrs. Carl G. Fischer.

Receive broadcast reminders and information on future episodes of CCMONSTAGE Online by subscribing to CCM’s YouTube channel and email newsletter.

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CCMONSTAGE Online Presents
CLASSICAL VIRTUOSITY
Featuring the CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor

Streaming Premiere
7:30 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 11, 2020

Performance Details

  • Claude Debussy, orch. Maurice Ravel: Danse(1890)
  • Ottorino Respighi: Trittico Botticelliano(1927)
  • Julia Perry: Short Piece for Orchestra(1952)
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 (1774)

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A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music offers nearly 120 possible majors, along with a wide variety of pre-collegiate and post-graduate programs.

The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world stage.

For more information, please visit us online at https://ccm.uc.edu/.

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November 23, 2020 · 10:58 am

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents DESTINATION DETOUR, An Evening of Theatre and Virtual Benefit

ETC_Destination Detour logo(Cincinnati, OH) Theatre lovers, get ready for a night of past-favorites and familiar faces! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) is proud to present Destination Detour, a virtual evening of performances that is a free gift to our community. Audience members can expect to see favorites from the ETC stage reprising past roles, cameos from friends of Cincinnati theatre, the host for the evening Courtis Fuller, and of course Producing Artistic Director, D. Lynn Meyers, all from the comfort and safety of home.

This event is not only an evening of performances, but also serves as the first virtual benefit hosted by the theatre. Audiences are required to reserve a spot to attend, but are not required to pay admission. If so inclined, there will be the opportunity to donate to help ETC through this difficult time.

For an enhanced experience, audience can also choose from two paid pre-show events, detailed below:

  • FREE ticket: admission to the evening’s virtual performances to enjoy at home.
  • $150 ticket: admission to the evening’s virtual performances; half-hour pre-show event at 6:30 pm with the talented Sara Mackie, Brooke Steele, Michael G. Bath, and Deb G. Girdler; and a virtual goodie bag.
  • $250 ticket: admission to the evening’s virtual performances; half-hour pre-show event at 6:30 pm with host Courtis Fuller, ETC show stoppers Pamela Myers, Dale Hodges and Kenneth Early, and Producing Artistic Director, D. Lynn Meyers. This ticket also includes a special performance and a culinary treat.

Reservations for each ticket type are available at https://ensemblecincinnati.org/calendar/destination-detour/

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2020-2021 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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November 23, 2020 · 10:45 am

Cincinnati Ballet Keeps THE NUTCRACKER Magic Alive Despite the Pandemic

cb_NutcrackerAtHome_image 2Audiences will enjoy a free, newly-produced digital version of the holiday favorite

CINCINNATI, OH.  (November 20, 2020) ­– The holidays would not be complete without The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, especially during these challenging times. This year everyone in our community will have the opportunity to experience The Nutcracker for free! As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our dancers, staff, students, and patrons, Cincinnati Ballet is shifting our family tradition from an in-person experience to a digital one, The Nutcracker at Home presented by Frisch’s Big Boy. “Given the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases across the region, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person performances of The Nutcracker at Cincinnati Music Hall,” said Cincinnati Ballet President and CEO Scott Altman. “We have a responsibility to the community to do all we can to stop the spread of COVID-19. While we will dearly miss performing for live audiences, we are producing and recording a re-imagined, hour-long performance everyone can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their own homes. We could think of no better gift for the community this holiday season.”

The Nutcracker at Home will be recorded at Cincinnati Music Hall following strict health and safety protocols. The production will feature Artistic Director Victoria Morgan’s whimsical choreography, Main Company dancers, and gorgeous sets and costumes. “All those magical moments we share together each year remain in this production,” said Morgan. “Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, plus we’ve added a few surprises just for this digital version.” Cincinnati Ballet is also honored to partner with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to create a unique recording of Tchaikovsky’s iconic music for this special performance. Cincinnati Ballet Music Director Carmon DeLeone will conduct 35 Symphony musicians for the recording at Music Hall.  There will be several opportunities for the community to view the program. Cincinnati Ballet will announce the details in the coming days. The Nutcracker at Home virtual experience will also include behind-the-scenes, bonus content, as well as the online Nutcracker gift shop on our website, cballet.org.

When Cincinnati Ballet announced the re-imagined 2020-2021 Season, we recognized the challenges in producing live performances during the pandemic and included plans to modify productions based on current circumstances. We so enjoyed creating live performances for Ballet in the Park and Cincinnati Made earlier this season. We continue to plan the remainder of the 2020-2021 Season with live, in-person productions, which will be enhanced by digital offerings for audiences everywhere to enjoy the beauty of dance.

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and passion of dance, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance through exhilarating performances, extensive community and education programs and top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

Nutcracker at Home Presenting Sponsor: Frisch’s Big Boy, Production Sponsor: MercyHealth

Cincinnati Ballet 2020-2021 Season Sponsors: Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret & Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Frisch’s Big Boy, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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November 19, 2020 · 2:06 pm

2020 FALL CONCERT Available Free Online From Musica Sacra Cincinnati, Nov. 25-Dec. 4

MSC_Fall Concert 2020 logoMusica Sacra is excited to announce that our 2020 Fall Concert will be presented as free, online-only special event! 

This is the first time ever that Musica Sacra will present a concert entirely online. This unique performance will be recorded live with our chorus and orchestra while socially distanced at St. Boniface Church in Northside.

Visit our website at Musica-Sacra.org/Concerts on any device to enjoy Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, and his Cantique de Jean Racine streamed on-demand between Nov. 25 and Dec 4, 2020. 

We are also very pleased to welcome student soloists from University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and this season’s Apprentice Conductor, Joe Taff, DMA candidate at CCM, and May Festival Chorus Conducting Fellow.

While our season will look very different this year because of coronavirus, we hope that we can count on the support of friends like you, so that we may continue sharing the gift of music with our community free of charge during these challenging times.  To donate online, or for information on Planned Giving or sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website at Musica-Sacra.org/Donate.

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