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July 14, 2017 · 3:30 pm

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Runs Aug. 10-13

QCP_The Hunchback of Notre Dame logoTHE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Queen City Productions
Aug. 10-13
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]

Gypsy Cast: Kevin Dunaway as Quasimodo, Alex Farmer as Esmeralda, Charles King as Frollo, Gary Robinson as Phoebus, Abby Farmer as Clopin, Daniel Uetrecht as Jehan/Frederic/Congregant, Allison Shaw as Florika/Congregant, Paul Henkelman as Father Dupin/King Louis/Congregant, Jennifer Lisa as Madame/Congregant & Jonathan Eckman as St. Aphrodisious,
Congregants: Emma King, Isabella Lisa, Laurynn Kramer & Rachel Cleary
Choir: Cathy Alter, Vanessa Leahr, Madeline Marita, Olivia Marita, Caitlyn Sanderson, Kaitlin Diersing, Seth Allen, Alexandra Lisa & Thurman Allen

Gargoyle Cast: Seth Allen as Quasimodo, Kaitlin Diersing as Esmeralda, Thurman Allen as Frollo, Jonathan Eckman as Phoebus, Alexandra Lisa as Clopin, Daniel Uetrecht as Jehan/Frederic/Congregant, Allison Shaw as Florika/Congregant, Paul Henkelman as Father Dupin/King Louis/Congregant, Jennifer Lisa as Madame/Congregant & Gary Robinson as St. Aphrodisious
Congregants: Emma King, Isabella Lisa, Laurynn Kramer & Rachel Cleary
Choir: Cathy Alter, Vanessa Leahr, Madeline Marita, Olivia Marita, Caitlyn Sanderson, Alex Farmer, Kevin Dunaway, Abby Farmer & Charles King

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

  • Thu, Aug. 10 at 7:30pm [Gypsy]
  • Fri, Aug. 11 at 7:30pm [Gargoyle]
  • Sat, Aug. 12 at 2pm [Gargoyle]
  • Sat, Aug. 12 at 7:30pm [Gypsy]
  • Sun, Aug. 13 at 2pm [Gypsy]
  • Sun. Aug. 13 at 7:30pm [Gargoyle]

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July 10, 2017 · 2:58 pm

Classic Words, Classic Songs, Classic Dances!

CASA_Love's Labour's Lost logoJULY 7, 2017—Tristate audiences are invited to have fun with the classics! Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy presents LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST: A Musical Adventure. 

Shakespeare’s tale of LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST tells of a few lords gathering at the new court of Naverre determined to educate themselves in anything the books will teach, but they end up getting taught a lesson in love. Now imagine the late 1940s Europe, devaststed by WWII, desperately in need of rebuilding its culture and enjoying life. Put these together and you find yourself in a world swirling with Shakespearean language, classic music by the likes of Cole Porter and Gershwin, singing, dancing, and a celebration of loving life!

This production is the 2nd in CASA’s 2017 Summer Series and runs from July 13th-23rd at Essex Studios. This show is directed & by Gina Cerimele-Mechley. Cast includes: Aiden Dalton, Finney Kutcher, Kat Sweeney, Matt Berman, Katie Teirney, Ben Cohen, Grace Wesson, Katie Kenniston, Sydney Mahon, Faith Dansberry, Amy Helms. Production crew includes Olivia Cremisio as Stage Manager, Kyle Goold as Asst. Choreographer/Asst. Stage Manager and Evan Holzman as Videographer.

Performances run July 13th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, & 23rd at 7:30PM and will take place at Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Tickets can be reserved by emailing casatics@gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $15, Students $10. Summer Subscriptions are also available. For more information: www.casastudioacademy.com

In addition, as part of The Ghostlight Project, all summer long, theaters and theatre-makers across the country will take part in this initiative, meeting their neighbors, making meaningful connections with community organizations in their area, and learning how to be of service. CASA is proud to be taking part in this initiative. Throughout our Summer Series, CASA will be collecting canned foods for the Freestore Foodbank of Cincinnati as well as clothing & household items for the Off the Streets program at Anna Louise Inn, located in Clifton. See boxes in our lobby to donate.

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July 6, 2017 · 2:26 pm

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Runs Aug. 4-12

BPI_James and the Giant Peach logoJAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Beechmont Players Inc.
Aug. 4-12
Anderson Center

Directed by Fred Tacon

Cast: Andrew Ramos as James, Mark Culp as Ladahlord, Emily Martin as Spiker, Kendra Struthers as Sponge, Jessica Nguyen as Lady Bug, Jaqlyn Schott as Spider, Zachary Julian as Grasshopper, Nathan Henegar as Earthworm & Karl Bolinger as Centipede
Ensemble: Amanda Bauer, Anna Beyette, Jill Blessing, Pam Blessing (Dance Captain), Emily Church, Parker Culp, Bryan Greaves, Jody Hart, James Martin, Maria Ramos, PJ Karpew & Rebecca Wiesman

To escape the clutches of his evil aunts, the orphaned James and his extraordinary friends overcome hunger, sharks, and each other to discover the true meaning of home and family. The whole family will love this musical “masterpeach!”

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 6 at 3pm
  • Fri, Aug. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 12 at 3pm & 8pm

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July 5, 2017 · 1:38 pm

CRAZY FOR YOU Runs Aug. 3-6

IAP_Crazy For You logoCRAZY FOR YOU
Inspiring Arts Productions
Aug. 3-6
Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed & choreographed by Grace Hart

CRAZY FOR YOU is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930s playboy whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can’t Be Bothered Now,Bidin’ My Time, I Got Rhythm,Naughty Baby, They Can’t Take That Away from Me,But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me.

  • Thu, Aug. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 4-5 at 2:30pm* & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 6 at 2:30pm
    *All seats $10

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June 29, 2017 · 10:12 am

Commonwealth Artists Summer Theatre to Present Popular Blockbuster This Summer!

CAST_Les Miserables logoC.A.S.T. Students will present LES MISERABLES School Edition 

The Commonwealth Artists Summer Theatre (C.A.S.T.), under the direction of Fort Thomas Independent Schools’ theatre instructor Jason Burgess, will present the Broadway hit LES MISERABLES School Edition, a musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg and based on the novel by Victor Hugo, for two weekends starting July 21. The cast and crew includes students from 19 area schools including Anderson High School, Newport Central Catholic, Cincinnati Country Day, Seven Hills, Highlands, School for Creative and Performing Arts, Covington Catholic, Wyoming High School and more.

C.A.S.T. is for students in the Greater Cincinnati area who range from incoming freshman to graduating seniors in high school. It was started with the idea of providing high school students a different avenue to being involved in a theatrical production and potentially master classes when schools are not in session. The program doesn’t just focus on acting in a production. The entire crew is made up of students including most of the designers for the different departments involved in creating a production. The ultimate goal is to open the doors of collaboration to students from different high schools in the Greater Cincinnati community to create and produce a show together and to establish new relationships and create new friendships.

LES MISERABLES School Edition is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.

About the Cast

  • Jake Moses (Valjean) is a recent graduate of Seven Hills High School.
  • Timothy Belton (Javert) is a student at Covington Catholic High School
  • Payton Epperson (Marius) is a recent graduate of Highlands High School
  • Maggie Seibert (Cosette) is a student at Highlands High School
  • Savannah Slaby (Eponine) is a recent graduate of Highlands High School
  • Noah Moore (Thenardier) is a recent graduate of Highlands High School
  • Carly Shepherd (Madame Thenardier) is a student at Wyoming High School

The entire cast and crew list can be found at www.castnky.com

Performance Dates

  • Friday, July 21st, 7:30pm, Opening Night
  • Saturday, July 22nd, 7:30pm
  • Sunday, July 23rd, 2pm
  • Friday, July 28th, 7:30pm
  • Saturday, July 29th, 7:30pm
  • Sunday, July 30th, 2pm, Closing Performance

Peformance Location

Performing Arts Center
Highlands High School
2400 Memorial Parkway
Fort Thomas, KY

Tickets

General Admission – $12

Tickets are RESERVED SEATING only. Purchase tickets in advance online at www.castnky.com. Remaining unreserved tickets may be purchased at the door one hour prior to each show.

LES MISERABLES School Edition is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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