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February 14, 2014 · 10:58 am

CYPT Announces Auditions for FOOTLOOSE

CYPT_logoThe Tri-State’s award-winning summer theatre experience for teens, Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre, will hold auditions for the musical Footloose at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue at the following dates:

  • Saturday, May 3th, 2014
  • Sunday, May 4th, 2014
  • Monday, May 5th, 2014 

Auditions are by appointment only and can be set up as early as Monday, March 10, 2014.

To set up an audition appointment (and request a particular time slot) email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For more information, call 513.241.6550 or visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Auditionees must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition. Auditions are by appointment only at a specific time slot as listed below:

  • Saturday, May 3rd @ 10:00 and 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 4th @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
  • Monday, May 5th @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm

Please arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE the scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.

Auditionees should prepare an 80’s style pop song that best represents their singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist). Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music. Dress appropriately for the required dance audition. Performers will be asked to read from the script as well.

All participants (on stage and off) pay a participation fee for this summer program. Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $150.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).

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!

Interviews for Tech Participants will be set up by calling the box office at 513.241.6550, Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Or email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com to request a particular time slot.

Interviews slots include:

  • Saturday, May 3th @ 10:00 am and 11:00 am
  • Sunday, May 4th @ 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
  • Monday, May 5th @ 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm 

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory, FOOTLOOSE! bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now 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 2,200 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 32 years of exciting shows, including: West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Miserables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease 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 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2013, participants came from 40 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.

CYPT is for 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.

FOOTLOOSE! Complete Performance Dates:

  • Thursday July 24th 7:30 pm
  • Friday July 25th 8:00 pm
  • Saturday July 26th 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
  • Sunday July 27th 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday July 30th 7:30 pm
  • Thursday July 31st 7:30 pm
  • Friday August 1st 8:00 pm
  • Saturday August 2nd 2:00 & 8:00 pm
  • Sunday August 3rd 2:00 pm 

Tickets go on sale April 14, 2014! Adult $16; Senior $14; College Students $14.00; High school $12.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 513 241 6550 OR via the web @ www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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February 3, 2014 · 2:01 pm

TDW Hosts Summer Kids Theatre Camp

TDW_VERT(Cheviot, OH) The Drama Workshop is proud to offer its Summer Theatre Arts Camp to interested children from ages 5 – 14. The program will be held July 7 – 11, 2014, at The Glenmore Playhouse in Cheviot. 

The camp features two instructors with over 50 years of theatrical experience each. Karen Vanover will instruct Session 1 for ages 5 to 8, and James Burton will instruct Session 2, for ages 9 to 14. Karen has more 20 years of teaching experience, and is an award-winning director, actor, and costumer. Jim is the founding director for the Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg, as well as a founder and instructor for The Children’s Performing Arts of Lakota. Karen and Jim both currently instruct for the City of Montgomery Young Actors’ Theater Camp. 

Session 1 will be held in the morning from 9 am until 12 pm, and Session 2 will be held from 1 pm until 4 pm. Each instructor will lead the children through this week-long camp with individualized instruction and a curriculum that is adapted to the age and abilities of the children. The program will take place at The Glenmore Playhouse at 3716 Glenmore Ave Cheviot, Ohio 45211. Snack and water or drink is included. 

At the end of the week, the campers will make a 30 minute presentation. Session I presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. and Session II presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. A small reception follows each presentation. The presentation and reception is free to family and friends. 

Early bird cost for the program is $115 per student if received by June 23. Space is extremely limited, and early registration is suggested. For more information, please contact Ms. Elaine Volker, Summer Theatre Arts Program Director at 513.235.3717. 

THE DRAMA WORKSHOP was founded in 1954. TDW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. The Drama Workshop is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Cincinnati Association of Community Theatres. TDW productions have been regularly selected to represent the Southwest Ohio region at the Ohio Community Theatre Association annual conference, and TDW was also honored to represent the state of Ohio at the American Association of Community Theatre regional conference in 2013. The Drama Workshop recently was recognized by the Cincinnati Preservation Association for their efforts to rehabilitate the former Glenmore Bowl into The Glenmore Playhouse. Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in becoming involved or in helping advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group through our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or by phone at 513-598-8303.

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January 30, 2014 · 12:04 pm

QCP Announces Auditions for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and Disney’s JUNGLE BOOK KIDS

EYT_Once On This IslandTwo great shows for youth performers! Lots of fun, upbeat songs and dances. Many roles available for performers ages 6-18 (senior in high school)! 

When: Tuesday, February 11th 6-9pm & Saturday, February 15th 1-5pm

Invited Callbacks Sunday, February 16th 2-5pm

Where: Westwood Town Hall Theater – 3017 Harrison Avenue 

Auditionees should be between the ages of 6-18(a senior in high school). Those auditioning should prepare a song that best represents their vocal ability as well as their personality. Those auditioning will also be asked to read from the script. 

Disney’s The Jungle Book is the musical based off of the classic film and is adapted for young performers. This production will be for our younger performers. Show dates are May 3rd @ 7pm and May 4th @ 2pm. 

Once on this Island is the musical loosely based on the Hans Christian Anderson version of The Little Mermaid and tells the story of TiMoune as she ventures out to gain the love of Daniel. Though along the way she is both helped and hindered by the tempermental gods who rule over the island. This production will be for our older youth performers. Show dates are May 2nd @ 7pm, May 3rd @ 2pm and May 4th @6pm.

All rehearsals and performances will be at the Westwood Town Hall Theater.

For more information please call 513-922-4420 or email us at queencityproductions@yahoo.com.

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January 30, 2014 · 11:53 am

STORY THEATER at SCPA This Weekend

MISC_SCPALet Laughter keep you warm this weekend, as The School for Creative & Performing Arts presents STORY THEATER! This wonderful adaptation of Grimm’s Fairy Tales will leave you and your  children with smiles on your faces.

Tickets are:

  • Adults $15
  • Senior $13
  • Students/Child $10 

To encourage families to attend this wonderful family friendly production, we are offering student and child tickets at the $10 price with a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Discount!!! Please contact our Box Office at (513) 363-8100 or scpatickets@gmail.com and mention this deal to get your BOGO deal!

Performances are:

  • Thursday, January 30th @ 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, January 31st @ 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 1st @ 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 2nd @ 2:00 p.m.

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January 17, 2014 · 11:58 am

PINKALICOUS THE MUSICAL Runs Feb. 14-22

Emily Parks as Pinkalicious. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Emily Parks as Pinkalicious. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

PINKALICOUS THE MUSICAL
Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 14-22
Downtown

Co-Directed by Angela Powell Walker & Roderick Justice
Music Direction by Jamey Strawn

Based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament.

  • Fri, Feb. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm

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