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June 6, 2017 · 6:45 am

Young Voices Needed for THE KING AND I at Voices of Indiana

VOI_logoThe actors who came today for YV’s summer production of THE KING AND I were AWESOME!!

We need some more to fill out this HUGE cast, however!! We need young children, and teenage girls and guys!!

Please come to the LHS Choir classroom tomorrow between 10am-2pm, or visit www.voicesofindiana.org to sign up for a time. You do NOT have to be in Young Voices to audition for this show! Join us!! Let me know if you have questions. This show is open to the whole community!

Performance dates are Aug. 11-12

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May 22, 2017 · 2:00 pm

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to The Children’s Theatre of Mason Stage May 26-28

CTM_West Side Story logo

55 talented local performers bring this story to the
Mason High School Auditorium for four performances 

The Children’s Theatre of Mason is proud to present WEST SIDE STORY, May 26-28 in Mason. Set in 1950s New York City, WEST SIDE STORY is a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic love story Romeo and Juliet.

The show will run for four performances – Friday, May 26th at 7:00pm; Saturday, May 27th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm; and Sunday, May 28th at 2:00pm. VIP reserved seating tickets can be purchased for the Friday and Saturday evening shows as well as the Sunday matinee for $25 each.  General admission tickets for any show are $12 each.  All tickets can be purchased online at www.ctm-kids.com through May 25th at 5pm and at the door starting one hour before each show.

In 1949, Jerome Robbins proposed an idea to Leonard Bernstein to write a musical based on Romeo and Juliet.  The original story was to be called East Side Story, but the name was changed after an influx of Puerto Ricans became something people were talking about on the West Side of New York City.  In 1955, Stephen Sondheim joined the group to write the lyrics and a year and a half later WEST SIDE STORY prepared to make it’s Broadway debut.  While the stage version of WEST SIDE STORY lost to The Music Man for Best New Musical at the Tony Awards in 1958, the film version, which was released in 1961, won 10 Academy Awards making it the most awarded musical in history.

WEST SIDE STORY is the story of two young idealistic lovers from opposing gangs and different cultures who find themselves caught in the middle of a gang war.  In a place and time where most are struggling for economic survival, the “American” Jets see their territory and jobs being taken by Puerto Rican immigrants.  The newly immigrated “Sharks” feel the sting of rejection and suspicion for being outsiders.  As tensions escalate, the couple hopes their love can overcome all obstacles and be a bridge to bring the two gangs and cultures together before violence creates an even bigger divide.

WEST SIDE STORY is a memorable and tragic look at 1950s New York City, but its landmark story and message are still as relevant today as the day they were written. From the worst of human emotions to our best, WEST SIDE STORY shows the struggle for love and compassion to overcome prejudice and ignorance.  Karen Kilgore, President of The Children’s Theatre of Mason says, “No other show quite captures the polarizing qualities like WEST SIDE STORY. It produces a show that is both rough and tender, realistic and haunting, old fashion but as current as tomorrow’s news.”

Fans can follow The Children’s Theatre of Mason on Facebook (Children’s Theatre of Mason, Inc. – CTM), Twitter (@CTMkids) and Instagram (CTMKIDS). 

About The Children’s Theatre of Mason
CTM produces two large-scale productions each season, from “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Les Miserables” to “South Pacific” and “Annie” as well as many other popular favorites. CTM offers children from ages 7-18 from all over the Cincinnati area the opportunity to take part onstage as performers as well as off stage as crew members, make-up assistants and many other behind-the-scenes roles. To volunteer, donate or learn more, visit www.CTM-kids.com or call 513.398.0116. 

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May 17, 2017 · 1:56 pm

Auditions Announced for ANYTHING GOES at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoSign Up for an audition spot at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions5

Who: Anyone aged 10-18 (and still in high school)

When: Sunday, June 4, 6:30-9:00 or Monday, June 5, 6:30-9:00.You will sign up for a 20 minute spot, but the entire audition will take about 45 minutes.

Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (By the Kenwood Mall)

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You preferably should sing with karaoke-type music (no vocals,) on your phone, iPod or CD or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue no longer than one minute that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off in your song and/or monologue as we have a lot of auditioners to hear.)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Audition Form. Please print out and bring a completed Audition Form found on our Database (ActingUpdb.com) Please make sure that all of your conflicts (After July 10 are listed. See rehearsal times and dates below)
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need returned. No need at all for professional photos. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.

Show info: As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “It’s Delovely,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”

This production is directed by Erin Russell and Joey Schnell. Music direction by Phil Clary and choreography by Karen Galliers.

Rehearsals will start July 10th and are expected to be Mon-Thurs. 6:30 pm-9 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm. The number of rehearsals that you will need to attend will depend on your role.

The performances are expected to be Sept. 22-24 at the Mason High School Theater.

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May 15, 2017 · 4:13 pm

Magician/Autism Rights Advocate Cody Clark to Perform Solo and Childrens Show at Haines House of Cards June 16-17

Diff Way at Haines PostcardMAGICIAN/AUTISM RIGHTS ADVOCATE CODY CLARK TO PERFORM CODY CLARK: A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING SOLO SHOW AND CONDUCTOR CODY CHILDRENS SHOW AT HAINES HOUSE OF CARDS JUNE 16-17

May 15, 2017 (CINCINNATI, OH) – Having had a lot of fun performing this show at the 2015 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Louisville magician/autism rights advocate Cody Clark will be bringing CODY CLARK TO PERFORM CODY CLARK: A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING back to Cincinnati June 16-17th at 7 PM both nights at Haines House of Cards in Norwood. In his show, Cody uses the arts of magic, theatre, and storytelling to give audiences a first-person account of living with autism. Cody will also be performing a matinee children’s show called CONDUCTOR CODY on the 17th at 1 PM. This show, inspired by George Carlin’s Mr. Conductor character on the PBS children’s TV show Shining Time Station, takes children on a magical railway themed adventure.

As for his main show, since Cody feels that his autism causes him to see the world differently, he uses his magic to illustrate this to his audiences. His routines are placed within his life story, starting at birth and ending with his recent graduation from the University of Louisville. Audiences will get to join him in reliving experiences ranging from visits to his Memaw’s house to the pain of romantic rejection.

Cody has been performing magic for twelve years, utilizing his magic to spread his message of autism acceptance. He tours with his one-man show at small theatres and fringe festivals across the United States, with his first fringe festival appearance being Cincy Fringe and since then including eight other fringe festivals. Haines House of Cards is one of America’s oldest magic shops, having been founded in 1947 to build card magic apparatus for the United States Playing Card Company. Cody’s appearance will be among the first of many future public magic shows Haines will host.

Tickets for CODY CLARK TO PERFORM CODY CLARK: A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING will be $15, $10 for CONDUCTOR CODY, or $20 for both. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hainesmagicshop.com or at the door.

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May 15, 2017 · 4:11 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Audition Children June 24 & 25 for 2017 Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

PIP_logo(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Saturday, June 24, with callbacks on Sunday, June 25, for children interested in performing in the theatre’s 2017 production of the annual holiday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Nine area children will be cast to fill speaking and non-speaking parts in the show. Roles are available for boys and girls 8 to 13 years old. Additionally, the part of Tiny Tim requires a boy 6 to 8 years of age. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before Dec. 30, 2017.Children of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Children should provide a resume of any experience to the Playhouse, along with a photograph (a good quality school or family photo is acceptable). The resume and photo must be submitted again even if they have been sent in the past. The resume must include exact birth date and height, as well as an email address and telephone number. At the audition, children will be asked to share a one-minute monologue, story or poem and to demonstrate a British accent.

Interested children must be available for all rehearsals of the production, most of which are scheduled around school hours. Children must also be available for all performances, which are scheduled Tuesdays through Sundays and include some weekday student and public matinees. Performance dates are available on the Playhouse website at www.cincyplay.com.

Visit the Employment section, Auditions tab in the footer of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park website at www.cincyplay.com for details about how to schedule an audition and submit photographs and resumes. The deadline for consideration is June 9. Audition times will be confirmed by the Playhouse. All auditions will be held at the Playhouse, located in Eden Park at the edge of Mt. Adams.

Adapted by Howard Dallin, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a faithful retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of a miserly humbug’s redemption that is enjoyed each season by multiple generations of Cincinnatians. The heartwarming message and spectacular effects of A CHRISTMAS CAROL make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each season. A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be performed from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30, 2017, in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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