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March 6, 2017 · 7:54 pm

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs March 15-19

RCH_Joseph logoJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Rotary Club of Hamilton
March 15-19
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed by Kevin Brunk
Vocal direction by Mark Durbin
Choreographed by Scott Carlysle, Jody Mangino, Kayla Rice and Sandy Wiesman
Produced by Jane Winkler and Barb Winkler

Cast: Julia Bowen as the Narrator, Katelyn Fox as the Narrator, David Hurt as Joseph, Wayne Wright as Pharoh, Robert Weidle as Jacob, Brett Parr as Potiphar, Kayla Rice as Mrs. Potiphar, Adam Blount as the Butler & Jim Ward as the Baker
The Brothers: Rodney Neal as Reuban, Dustin Farris as Simeon, Ethan Bryant as Levi, Chandler Hoffert as Judah, Adam Blount as Dan, David Eschenbrenner as Napthali, Zach Plummer as Gad, McLean Strickland as Asher, Brett Parr as Issachar, Nicholas Brown as Zebulan & Matthew Hollan as Benjamin
The Wives: Angie Neal as Reuban’s Wife, Molly Bowen as Simeon’s Wife, Olivia Pannek as Levi’s Wife, Kait White as Judah’s Wife, Baylee Rose as Dan’s Wife, Hannah Rose as Napthali’s Wife, Samantha Murray as Gad’s Wife, Abby Brown as Asher’s Wife, Logyn Sanchez as Issachar’s Wife & Betsy Phillips as Zebulan’s Wife
Adult Ensemble: Kim Bracknell, Gary Bracknell, Pam Naab, Michael Reardon, Paul Rusche, Dan Schindler, Jim Ward, Jane Winkler, Barb Winkler, Melanie Winstead & Teresa Lltzsch
Children’s Chorus: Ben Brown, Josie Halverson, Ella Pfirmann, Hannah Neal, Gabe Neal, Katie Schwartz, Leah Bracknell, Makenna Stitsinger, Amy Mikulich, Angela Rusche & Kimberlyn Rowland
Featured Dancers: Kenzi Carlyle, Grace Connaughton, Baylee Rose, Livi Smith, Chloe Partin, Emma Bowers, Skylar Carlyle & Hannah Rose

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in the delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where advances from Potiphar’s wife land him in jail. When news of Joseph’s gift of interpreting dreams reaches Pharaoh (riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually, his brothers, after suffering greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity Joseph reveals himself, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles from country-western and calypso to rap and rock and roll, this show is an entertaining spectacle for all. Written by Broadway royalty, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this show will have your toes tapping and your heart singing.

  • Wed-Sat, March 15-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 2pm

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February 28, 2017 · 8:18 pm

CASA Brings A NIGHT OF CURIOUS INCIDENTS to the Stage

If we choose to celebrate difference, then it cannot divide us.

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FEB 25, 2017—Tri-State audiences are invited to this fundraiser to celebrate people on the spectrum with featured music & artwork by students on the spectrum, as well as scenes from “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” adapted by Simon Stephens, at A NIGHT OF CURIOUS INCIDENTS presented by Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy, LLC. A NIGHT OF CURIOUS INCIDENTS, which is part of CASA’s High School Acting Studio, runs from March 2nd- 5th at Essex Studios. This will be a fundraiser for the Tall Institute.

About “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

This evening fundraiser is directed & developed by Gina Cerimele-Mechley. Cast of selected scenes include current CASA students: Ryan Smith, Kyle Goold, Will Forgham, Katie Kenniston, Meg Griffin, Raelynn Snodgrass, Sadie Koopman, Leanne Hays, Owen Kiley, Olivia Dunn, Finney Kutcher as well as Aiden Dalton and professional actor/CASA alum Marisa Holzman. Evening’s production crew includes Julie Deye as Asst. Director, Hannah Brandell as Stage Manager, Olivia Cremisio as Asst. Stage Manager, Marisa Holzman as Production Manager, Katie Kenniston as Production Manager Intern, Finney Kutcher as Costume Designer and Evan Holzman as Technical Director.

Performances run March 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th at 7:30PM. The fundraiser runs until 10PM and will take place at Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Tickets can be reserved at casatics@gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $12, Students $7. For more information, like Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy on Facebook.

Additional Show Information:
The evening is a celebration of difference.  We will have artwork created by several people on the spectrum on display in the lobby. Most of the music playing during the evening will also have been created by people on the spectrum. The students of the High School Acting Studio at Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy (CASA) will be exploring some of the scenes in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” in order to share with the audience, in a theatrical multi-sensory way, what it is like to experience the world through the eyes of autism.

Our goal is to help build awareness and thusly patience and tolerance for those that are different from ourselves. The large amount of intolerance in our world stems from a lack of education and understanding of each other’s differences. We hope to expand the audience’s desire to research more about what it means to live on the spectrum and to develop a greater appreciation for the challenges that people on the spectrum face.

The audience will be seated on all four sides of the stage to promote the idea that no one has the exact same perspective. The actors and the lighting constantly break the fourth wall in order to allow the audience to enter the story rather than simply enter the theatre.

So, quite simply, if we choose to celebrate difference, then it cannot divide us.

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February 28, 2017 · 7:02 am

THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF Runs March 14-29

lac_the-boy-who-cried-wolf-logoTHE 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

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February 22, 2017 · 7:18 am

Auditions Announced for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Beechmont Players

BPI_logo12JAMES 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:
  • 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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February 22, 2017 · 6:22 am

Cincinnati Ballet Presents Ballet Toybox: SWAN LAKE, JR.

cb_swan-lake-jr-promoFamily-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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