THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
March 14-29
Springboro
- Tue-Wed, March 14-15 at 10:30pm
- Sat, March 18 at 10:30am
- Tue-Wed, March 21-22 at 10:30am
- Sat, March 25 at 10:30am
- Tue-Wed, March 28-29 at 10:30am
Category Archives: Family-Friendly
THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF Runs March 14-29
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Auditions Announced for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Beechmont Players
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Come be a part of this fresh and delightfully offbeat musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale about a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit! With a wickedly tuneful score by the red-hot songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, A Christmas Story the Musical, and movies La La Land and Trolls), and a fun and quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, CEO of iTheatrics). It will be an exciting summer creating this musical “masterpeach!”
James ONLY Audition:
- Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3-5pm
- Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7-9pm
All Others:
- Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3-6pm
- Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7-10pm
Callbacks:
- Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 7-10pm
Location:
Faith United Church of Christ
6886 Salem Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230
Production Dates:
- August 4 – 12, 2017
Production Team:
- Directed by Fred Tacon
- Produced by Pam Kaesemeyer
- Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll
- Music Direction by Charlie Wilhelm
- Vocal Direction by Sarah Mizelle
Audition Details:
- You must sign up for an audition time slot at:
- James ONLY – www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040F48ADA9238-james
- All roles EXCEPT James – www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040F48ADA9238-james1
- Prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of (but not from) the show that best shows off your personality and vocal range.
- Please bring sheet music, well-marked and in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
- For James only, be prepared to sing “Middle of a Moment” in addition to your audition song. It doesn’t have to be memorized, you can use the sheet music. Please contact Fred Tacon at fred@tacon.net for additional information about the James audition.
- The cast album is available for free at http://www.jatgp.com and on YouTube. Please listen to it, and fall in love with the music just like we have.
- You will be asked to read from the script.
- Note that there will not be a dance audition. However, dance and movement are a part of the show. Highlighting experience on your resume or audition form will be appreciated.
- Rehearsals will begin in mid-late May and will be determined by the availability of the cast. Please bring known conflicts from May 15th-August 13th.
- Resume and head shot are appreciated but not required.
- Contact Fred Tacon at fred@tacon.net if you have any questions.
Characters:
- James (M) A lonely young boy
- Ladahlord (M) A strange and magical storyteller
- Spiker (F) James’ mean and nasty aunt
- Sponge (F) James’ other mean and nasty aunt
- Green Grasshopper (M) Fatherly to James
- Ladybug (F) Motherly to James
- Spider (F) Warm and friendly to James
- Earthworm (M) A bit of a scaredy-cat
- Centipede (M) Grumpy and hates humans
- Ensemble: Women and/or men who play a variety of characters
Character descriptions, ages, and vocal ranges can be found at http://www.mtishows.com/full-cast-info/1025. Part doubling in our production may differ from what is listed.
Note on Character Ages: Ideally, we would like to find a young boy to play James. But, because of the vocal demands of this role, we will consider ages from 7 to 15. All other roles are generally consistent with the MTI website. However, we will consider older teens (17-19) for the insects and ensemble.
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Beechmont Players, Inc.
www.beechmontplayers.org
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Cincinnati Ballet Presents Ballet Toybox: SWAN LAKE, JR.
Family-friendly Ballet Toybox showcases Second Company in one-day-only performances
CINCINNATI, OH. (February 13, 2017) Ballet Toybox returns to the Aronoff Center March 19 with two performances of Swan Lake Jr., one at 2 pm and a sensory-friendly performance at 5 pm. Swan Lake, Jr. is a retelling of the iconic ballet, showcasing the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, adapted specifically for families with children 10 and younger. The adapted ballet runs less than one hour, features a narrated storyline and includes interactive moments throughout.
Swan Lake is one of the most popular ballets of all time. Dating back to 1875, the famous ballet tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by a wicked sorcerer, who falls in love with the charming Prince Siegfried. Together, they must defy the sorcerer’s evil magic, and an imposter named Odile, to make Odette human again and live happily ever. The story of romance and mistaken identity is accompanied by the easily recognizable Tchaikovsky score.
Swan Lake, Jr. is performed by the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, and students of Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy and Ballet Moves class. The Cincinnati Ballet Second Company is a group of up-and-coming professional dancers who come from around the world to study at Cincinnati Ballet and perform alongside Cincinnati Ballet’s Company dancers. Second Company dancers rehearse with the company on a full time basis, 9 am-6 pm every weekday, as well as serve as education outreach ambassadors for the organization. With a focus on engaging audiences of all ages, Second Company dancers bring the joy of dance to thousands of students and community members each year through schools, community centers, churches, nursing homes and more.
Second Company dancers often perform roles in large-scale Cincinnati Ballet productions such as Coppélia, The Nutcracker and King Arthur’s Camelot. In addition to introducing the joy of dance to children and families, Ballet Toybox: Swan Lake, Jr. also offers unique opportunities for Second Company dancers. “Swan Lake has always been a showcase for the ballet dancer in both technique and artistry,” says Second Company Director Suzette Boyer Webb. “Many dancers will be showcased in the principal and solo roles, giving the them the chance to learn the demanding choreography and artistry of one of the most beloved classical ballets.”
Swan Lake, Jr. will also provide performance opportunities for young performers from our Otto M. Budig Academy and Ballet Moves, a class designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression for individuals with specific needs. Director of Education and Outreach Julie Sunderland says, “We always strive to bring our programming full circle. The Ballet Toybox program is a great introduction for everyone! We take breaks to move our bodies, and do a ‘little swan boot camp’ between acts. It’s a fun beginning to what will hopefully be a lifelong love of the arts.”
Cincinnati Ballet is proud to continue our sensory-friendly offerings with Ballet Toybox: Swan Lake, Jr. The 5 pm sensory-friendly performance is designed to create an experience that is welcoming and inviting to any patron or child with sensory sensitivities or specific needs. Accommodations include gentle lighting and sound, increased staffing with on-hand specialists, and a flexible, open-door theater environment with designated spaces where you and your child can take a break from the performance.
All tickets are $20. Tickets for the Sensory-Friendly performance are only available via phone. To request admission or additional details, please contact us at 513.621.5282.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION
WHO: Cincinnati Ballet Second Company
WHAT: Ballet Toybox
WHEN: Sunday, March 19 – 2:00 pm Sunday, March 19 – 5:00 pm (Sensory Friendly Performance)
WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
HOW: Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214 All tickets only $20
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Ballet Toybox: Swan Lake, Jr. Sponsors: Trish & Rick Bryan
Cincinnati Ballet 2016-2017 Season Sponsors: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, ArtsWave, PNC Bank, Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Frisch’s, Mercy Health, Rosemary & Mark Schlachter, Enquirer
Victoria Morgan 20th Season Sponsor: PNC Bank
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, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. 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 artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. 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. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
CONNECT: READ / WATCH / LISTEN / LEARN / ENJOY at cballet.org http://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiBallet
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PINKALICIOUS The Musical Runs March 10-26
PINKALICIOUS The Musical
Town Hall Theatre
March 10-26
Centerville
Pinkalicious adores pink cupcakes. In fact, she can’t stop eating them. Her parents and friends warn her to stop, but does she listen? Nope! She just eats more pink cupcakes! When she wakes up one morning to find that she has turned bright pink from head to toe, her doctor diagnoses her with pinkititis. But will Pinkalicious understand the importance of moderation before it’s too late? Ages 4 and up.
- Fri, March 10 at 7pm
- Sat-Sun, March 11-12 at 3pm
- Fri, March 17 at 7pm
- Sat, March 18 at 11am & 3pm
- Sun, March 18 at 3pm
- Fri, March 24 at 7pm
- Sat-Sun, March 25-26 at 3pm
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Cast Announced for DOLLHOUSE at Mariemont Players
Mariemont Players and director Dan Maloney are excited to announce the cast of DOLLHOUSE by Theresa Rebeck:
- Nora – Katey Blood
- Evan – Gary Glass
- Christine – Laura Berkemeier
- Dr. Damien Rank – Kenny Tessel
- Neil Fitzpatrick – Collin Wenzell
- Julianna – TBA
- Emma – Rowan Kroger
- Bob – TBA
We are still looking for an African-American woman, a boy 8-12, and a stage manager. Please contact director Dan Maloney at maloneykd@gmail.com if interested.
Synopsis
Set in suburban Connecticut, Nora and her husband Evan are living in blissful idealism until an “old business” partner reappears in Nora’s life. The tension then mounts as Nora struggles to find what lies ahead in an uncertain future.
DOLLHOUSE runs April 28-May 14. To order tickets, call Betsy at 513-684-1236 OR order online at www.mariemontplayers.com. All seats are reserved and $20 each. A three-show subscription including THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL, DOLLHOUSE, and GODSPELL is also available for $55.
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Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 