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February 21, 2024 · 9:03 pm

Auditions Announced for MATILDA the Musical at Royal Theatre Company

RTC_logoThe ROYAL Theatre Company is excited to announce that we will hold auditions on February 27th & February 28th for MATILDA the Musical.

Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Audition Dates/Times: Select one time slot on Tuesday, February 27 OR Wednesday, February 28 between 6-9pm

Audition Sign up: www.royaltheatrecompany.com/shows-and-tickets/upcoming-shows/audition-form.html

Deadline to Sign Up: Submit your audition sign up by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 23

Audition Location: Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

Audition Requirements:

  • You must be at least 6 years old to audition. This show has adult roles and adults are welcome to sign up to audition. If you have questions, contact production@royaltheatrecompany.com
  • You must complete the online audition form and submit your headshot (does not need to be a professional photo) with your online audition form. No walk-ins will be accepted.
  • You will be asked to perform one musical theatre song of your choice – 45 seconds in length. Please bring a device (phone, ipad, etc.) that is queued up to play your music at your audition. No acapella auditions please.
  • You will perform a monologue of your own choosing that can be up to 45 seconds. Please use a published monologue and do not perform more than one character.

For complete audition details, please visit www.royaltheatrecompany.com/shows-and-tickets/upcoming-shows/audition-signups/

Production dates: June 28-30

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February 6, 2024 · 7:14 pm

Playhouse Summer Camps & Performance Academies Now on Sale

PIP_logo2024 program features more performance opportunities and multiple locations

CINCINNATI — Enrollment is now open for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s summer camps, eight weeks of theatrical fun and creativity this summer, including more performance options than previous years. Students can choose from new programs and beloved camper favorites, with themes running from “Mean Girls JR.” to “Encanto” to zombies to urban legends.

Camps will be held at the Playhouse in Mt. Adams, the Mason Community Center and at a location near Erlanger, KY (to be announced soon). Camps are open to incoming 1st- through 12th-graders, including camps designed specifically for older campers. Programs also include an accessibility Launch Pad program for children with developmental disabilities, sensory challenges and neurodivergences (details below). No experience or audition is required for any camp.

“Our mission is to encourage creativity through awesome stories in an inclusive, artistic environment,” said Playhouse Education Director Ariana Moses. “We invite students to unleash their imagination, get moving, make new connections and become part of a community—all while having a blast!”

Through the course of each session, campers work together to tell stories while learning both theatre skills and life skills. In addition to studying musical theatre, stage combat, acting, writing and more, campers will discover more about their individuality as they make connections with audiences, with each other and with themselves.

One-Week Camps teach the fundamentals of creating theatre. Each week has a different theme that focuses on special skills — like stage combat or singing and dancing or writing — in addition to rehearsal and performance. Campers will share what they have learned with family and friends at the end of the week in an informal Shareformance. Programs this year include:

  • Clash of the Movie Monsters
  • ¡Hola Casita! Songs from Disney’s Encanto
  • The Kraken, Mothman and Ogopogo: Writing Urban Legends

Two-week Performance Academies offer the chance to experience the production of a play from start to finish. These camps have become popular for young theatre enthusiasts who enjoy working as an ensemble to rehearse and perform a play — but any student who is interested in learning theatre is welcome to register. Each session concludes with a performance for family and friends, complete with sets, props and costumes. Performance Academies include:

  • Annie KIDS
  • Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS
  • Mean Girls JR.
  • She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

New programming this summer includes one-week Performance Showcases and Intensives that focus more deeply on honing performance and storytelling techniques. Thematic content varies from week to week, but each camp explores these techniques through the lens of a specific story, musical or performance style. Campers will have extended rehearsal time in the lead-up to a showcase at the end of the week where they’ll share selections of what they have focused on with family and friends.

Programs include:

  • Musical Theatre Intensive: Spotlight on Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
  • It’s Showtime! Beetlejuice the Musical Showcase
  • Little Monsters Pop Music Explosion Showcase
  • Playwriting Inside the Upside Down Showcase
  • How to Make it Through a Zombie Apocalypse: Combat Showcase

“Theatre can be created by any person at any age, and our camp staff loves helping our campers play a part in that process during summer programs,” says Moses. “We always see students gain both confidence and performance skills. By the end of the summer, they’ve made new friends and are brimming with the joy that is live performance. It’s a pretty magical time.”

The Launch Pad Accessibility Program continues this summer, offering opportunities for campers who have developmental disabilities, neurodivergences and sensory challenges to participate in camps and have their unique needs met. Camp staff are trained to meet specific needs and accommodations, and a family coordinator works with parents and caregivers to ensure a comfortable experience for their camper.

Enrollment is now open with early bird pricing until Feb. 29. Financial scholarships are available for campers who demonstrate need, and Before Care and After Care options are available at all locations.

For more information or to connect with us about questions, click here or call 513-421-3888.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 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.

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February 4, 2024 · 7:24 pm

Auditions Announced for ANYTHING GOES at Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre

CYPT_logoCincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times for 42nd Summer Musical

ANYTHING GOES!
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and
Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman

This version of Anything Goes was adapted from the 1987 Broadway revival, originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater.

ANYTHING GOES is set aboard an ocean liner in the 1930s and follows the romantic escapades of an eccentric cast of characters. As they sail across the Atlantic, love triangles, mistaken identities, and hilarious antics ensue. The musical delivers a whirlwind of romance, mischief, and unexpected twists. Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of boy meets girl…  Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-lovely!

To Audition in Person, sign up here:  CYPT Summer 2024: Anything Goes on Lome (withlome.com)

If you cannot audition in person, see details below for video audition requirements.

Please note:  In-person auditions are always a better way to assess talent. 😊

You may get an application packet in advance by emailing Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@clpshows.org.

Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition.

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 28th     Performances: July 25 – August 4, 2024

CYPT will follow all directives in force by the State of Ohio regarding Covid–19 throughout the summer.

2 audition options:  In Person or via Video Link.

IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts,  4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH  45238:

When:

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024        Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm
  • Sunday, April 28, 2024          6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm
  • Monday, April 29, 2024        6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm

IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
All in-person auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO

AUDITION here:

  1. CYPT Summer 2024: Anything Goes on Lome (withlome.com)
  2. Bring your completed audition packet to your audition appointment.
  3. Important: Arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE the scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.
  4. Please prepare a song from a musical theater show tune that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist).   Please note:  Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.
  5. Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition/assessment.

All auditionees must complete all parts of the audition.

VIDEO LINK AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Get your Audition packet as described above.
Send back the following in one email:

  • The completed audition packet.
  • A headshot and resume.
  • Link(s) to your audition video (Should feature you singing and dancing).
  • Deadline to submit video link audition: Friday, April 26, 2024.
  • Send email to jenniferperrino@clpshows.org.

Please note:  Your video link may include previous shows/roles or your “audition reel” or something you create for this audition.  The team will want to see you, hear you sing, and get a sense of how you move/dance.  The video links will not be judged on technical quality, but only on your appropriateness to the roles available in the show as demonstrated in the recording.

TECHNICAL POSITIONS INTERVIEWS:  Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production.  To set up your tech interview, email Jenniferperrino@clpshows.org with your name, age, phone and what tech position(s) your interested in.

Interviews slots include:

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024    12:30 and 1:30 pm
  • Monday, April 29, 2024     6:00 pm

Participation Fee:  All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program.  Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $195.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).

Please Note:  A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with the participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis.  Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay!  Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.

What is CYPT?  Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many alumni are professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians.  Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country.  To date, over 3,000 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 39 years of exciting shows, including: Legally Blonde, Footloose, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Misérables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Hairspray, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, The Music Man, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together scores of teens each summer, on stage and off.  In 2023, participants came from 38 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.

CYPT is for you!  The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.

Show Dates:
July 25, 26,27,28
August 1 ,2, 3, 4 (two shows)
Strike & End of Summer cast/crew meeting – Monday, August 5, 2024

Tickets on sale now!
Adult $22; Senior, College Students, High School and Younger $20.00;
Tickets may be purchased via the web:  www.CLPShows.org or at 513-241-6550 with a credit card.

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January 22, 2024 · 6:54 pm

‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Performs at the Fairfield Community Arts Center on Feb. 9

FCAC_CatapultMAGIC SHADOWS
Presented by Catapult Shadow Dance Company

FAIRFIELD, OH – Enter the amazing world of Magic Shadows at the Fairfield Community Arts Center (FCAC) Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Presented by Catapult Entertainment, an America’s Got Talent finalist, you won’t believe your eyes as you watch these incredible dancers transform their bodies into seemingly impossible shapes.

Tickets are $36. Call the FCAC Box Office at 513-867-5348 or purchase online at www.fairfieldoh.gov.tickets. This show is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

In one instant they are a mouse and then a full-size elephant, a camel, a car with headlights, a house and not just a house but a house with a window and people inside the window. You will never figure out how they do it and you won’t know what they will make next – you will be surprised again and again.

Audiences are delighted by the apparently effortless transformations and applaud over and over as more and more unbelievable images appear on the stage. Not only is the show packed with hundreds of shape transformations but it is full of humor, emotion, and engaging stories.

Magic Shadows is comprised of eight fully realized stories that are told using only music and shadows. There is no language barrier – adults and children from any place on earth will follow and love these stories. The show also includes one very special shadow dance using cutting edge technology to create Color Shadows! No other shadow company has this technology.

Audiences leave this show dazed and happy and they will never look at their own shadow the same way again!

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Fairfield Parks & Recreation aims to enrich the quality of life for the citizens of the community, sustain the City’s natural resources and environment, and provide broad based leisure activities, cultural opportunities, facilities and services for all ages. For more information, visit www.FairfieldOH.gov.Parks, and like or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairfieldParks.

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January 22, 2024 · 6:25 pm

The Performing Arts Academy Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jan. 26-Feb. 4

PAA_The Sound of MusicThe Performing Arts Academy presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Nina Markle, in the Ben Bender Theatre at The Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis St., Middletown.

Show playing January 26, 27, 28 and February 2, 3, 4, 2024.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors (65+) and children (12 and under)

Visit www.theperformingartsacademy.com or call 513-594-7242 for more information.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, “The Sound of Music” was destined to become the world’s most-beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and the title number, “The Sound of Music” won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars for the feature film version. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows a young nun in-training who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

“The Sound of Music” stars Evan Rawlins, (Trenton) as Captain Gorg von Trapp, Leah Busick, (Lebanon) as Mother Abbess, Brock Noble, (Middletown) as Max Detweiler, Lily Whitt, (Franklin) as Elsa Schraeder, and Rachael Kindred, (Franklin) as Maria Rainer.

Featuring Johanna Keller, (Middletown) as Liesl von Trapp, Owen Lyons, (Monroe) as Rolf Gruber, John Hatcher, (Franklin) as Friedrich von Trapp, Zoey Collins, (Middletown) as Louisa von Trapp, Levi Jarrett, (Middletown)  as Kurt von Trapp, Sophia Blanton, (Monroe) as Brigitta von Trapp, Dylan Hudson, (Lebanon) Marta von Trapp and Violet Busick, (Lebanon) as Gretl von Trapp.

Performance Schedule

  • January 26, 27 & February 2, 3 at 7:00 PM
  • January 28 & February 4 at 3:00 PM

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