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April 21, 2025 · 3:43 pm

Come ‘Under the Sea’ with Walnut Hills High School as They Present the Loveable Disney classic, THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.


Sienna McClain as Ariel & Amelia Hoops as Ursula. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cincinnati, OH- The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is thrilled to be closing out the season with their Junior High Musical, The Little Mermaid Jr.  The show runs May 8-10th, 2025 at 7pm in the WHHS Auditorium.

The Little Mermaid Jr. journeys “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends. The script is adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students.Tickets can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by:

  • The Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund
  • The Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation
  • Wings Walnut Hills Theatre Boosters
  • WHHS Parent Association
  • Solution Roofing
  • Riverview Heating and Cooling
  • Dr. Pepper and Family

Featuring Sienna McClain as Ariel, Oscar Syroney as Prince Eric, Amelia Hoops as Ursula, Levi Singer as King Triton, Ellis Klump-Lawson as Sebastian, Benno Gibson as Flounder, William Crone as Scuttle, Carolina Junewick as Flotsam, Samuel Ray as Jetsam, Carter Symon as Chef Louis/Carp/Seahorse/Tentacle Puppeteer, David Everingham as Grimsby/Fluke, Red Kinnear as Aqualta/Princess 1/Jellyfish 1/Chef, Sophia Puthoff as Andrina/Princess 2/Plaice/Chef, Katherine Hoffman as Arista/Princess 3/Bass/Chef, Charlie Hans as Atina/Princess 4/Chub/Chef, Felix Leslie as Adella/Princess 5/Sax/Chef, Rachel Everingham as Allana/Princess 6/Jellyfish 1/Chef, Aubrey Lowe as Carlotta/Newt/Tentacle Puppeteer, Tomi Olakanmi as Pilot/Harp/Chef, Emmanuel Magba-Kamara as Sailor/Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal, Silas Dronen as Sailor/Gull 1/Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal, Ivy Syroney as Sailor/Gull 3/Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Tentacle Puppeteer/Chef, Annie Sayre as Gull 2/Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Tentacle Puppeteer/Chef, Adina Morvay as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Tentacle Puppeteer/Chef, Riya Pasare as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Tentacle Puppeteer/Chef, Liv Moore as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Tentacle Puppeteer/Chef, Eleanor Faye as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Daphne Steele as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Lenora Cable as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Eva Wesley as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Naomi Madaris as Jellyfish 2/Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Roux Maynard as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Jackson Alexander as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, Ani Ensminger as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef, and Denise Wentz as Sea Creature/Sea Chorus/Lagoon Animal/Chef.

  • Directed by Mike Sherman
  • Assistant Directors- Andrew Canter and Caroline Lovelace
  • Music Director- Bret Albright
  • Student Choreographers- Lauryn Shafer and Elijah Cook
  • Technical Director-  Helen A. Raymond-Goers
  • Production Stage Manager- Noa Jaffee
  • Assistant Stage Managers-Easton Taylor  and Violet Garitson
  • Costume Designers- Amelia Price and Megan Reidy
  • Hair and Makeup Designers- Lauryn Shafer and Adah Mosher
  • Props Designer/Costume Manager- Al Carmicle
  • Puppet Designer/Head Electrician- Abbie Kershner
  • Marketing and Publicity Head/House Manager- Adelaide Linser
  • Lighting Designer- Norah Boehm
  • Production Manager/Sound Designer- Nyla Shahanavaz
  • Assistant Sound Designers- Lily Pavelka and Molly Wermuth
  • Scenic Designers: Polly Willson and Gerard Madson-Clemen

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April 14, 2025 · 3:42 pm

Auditions Announced for MATILDA at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of MATILDA on Saturday, April 26, at 765 W. Central Ave.,Springboro, Ohio.

9:00 AM – CHILDREN: All children’s roles will be double cast

  • Matilda Wormwood: Age 9-12 An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyondher years. she has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Strong vocally, confident with movement and dialogue. Range A3 to D5
  • Michael Wormwood: Age 12-17 Matilda’s older brother. he is not very bright and favored by the parents. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue. Will also be included in adult ensemble.
  • Bruce: Age 9-12 Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Confident is singing, movement, and dialogue. Range C4 to E5
  • Lavender: Age 9-12 Matilda’s classmate and friend. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue.
  • Child Ensemble: Classmates of Matilda 9-12 year olds. (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy). Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.
  • Teen Ensemble Ages 13-17 Will be a part of children’s and adult ensemble. Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.

10:30 AM – ADULTS:

  • Miss Agatha Trunchbull: Age 30 and up The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Can be either male or female. Range A2 to G4
  • Miss Honey: Age 25-40 Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. she is tired of living in fear of Miss Trunchbull. Range F3 to D5
  • Mrs. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda’s self absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Range A3 to F5
  • Mr. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda’s uncaring father, a slimy greedy used car salesman. Range D4 to A4
  • Ensemble Ages 18 and older, to be understudies as well as play the roles of Librarian Mrs. Phelps, the Escapologist, The Acrobat, Rudolpho, Doctor, Children’s Party Entertainer, Cook, Henchmen 1, 2, 3, and Parents. Strong singers and confident with movement.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show, you may sing a selection
from Matilda if you choose. An accompanist will be provided, no accapella singing
please.

Be prepared for a movement audition.

You MAY be asked to read sides from the script.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH

Rehearsals: June 9 – 21 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM)

Tech: June 22-25

Performances: June 23 – August 10. Thurs-Sun Matinees and Evenings

If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com

Non-Equity.

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may send headshot, resume, and video to submissions@lacomedia.com

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April 14, 2025 · 3:37 pm

Auditions Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Footlighters, Inc.

Footlighters, Inc., is proud to announce auditions for THE WIZARD OF OZ

Directed & Choreographed by Zac Holman
Produced by Cathy Lutts & Michelle Burdett

Auditions:

  • Kids (8 to 14 years old):
    Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Adults:
    Sunday, May 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
    Monday, May 5, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: Stained Glass Theatre – 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071

Click here to sign up for an audition slot: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AEAE2BABFC1-56196733-footlighters/57163230#/

Audition Materials:

Kids: Please prepare the provided music cut from THE WIZARD OF OZ: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jT3dE84pWYH5i8Lry6WtHlySa8Wvy-7L

The song with vocals can be found on most streaming platforms. At the audition, be prepared to participate in a small movement and acting exercise.

Adults: Please prepare a 16- to 32-bar cut of a musical song in the style of the show. The dance tutorial video as well as the script of the show can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qie_3cMDQVeCJYWTK6CuirJDzU7fibcO.

We will have someone at the audition review the dance with you. Bring a headshot, resume, and all rehearsal conflicts to the audition with you.

Virtual: Please email headshot, resume, and a vocal/dance reel to holmanzac@gmail.com.

Performances: September 4 – September 21, 2025

Rehearsals:

*Rehearsals will start the week of July 21st.

Kids: Monday nights 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Closer to performances, kids will be asked to attend every rehearsal.)

Adults: Sundays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m.– 10 p.m.

Tech Week (full cast and crew, no absences):

Saturday, August 23 – Thursday, August 28 and September 2 – 3 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Kids Ensemble dismissed when finished with “Munchkinland.”)

Characters:

  • Dorothy Gale: Mezzo/Mix. Young innocent girl with a tendency to find trouble. Loves her family, friends, and her dog, Toto. Must be comfortable with dogs. Playing age: 15-18.
  • Cowardly Lion: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find his courage. Physical comedy a plus.
  • Tin Man: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find a heart.
  • Scarecrow: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find a brain. Tumbling/physical comedy a plus.
  • Auntie Em: Dorothy’s aunt who is hardworking and sturdy. She loves and cares a great deal about Dorothy. Non-singing role. Playing age: adult female, 50-65 yrs.
  • Uncle Henry: Dorothy’s uncle. He is an honest and hardworking man who owns a small farm in Kansas. He is kind and loves Dorothy. Non-singing role. Playing age: adult male, 50-65 yrs.
  • Glinda: Soprano. The good witch. She is beautiful and the protector of the Munchkins and Dorothy.
  • Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz: Friendly traveling salesman who convinces Dorothy to go back home to her family after she runs away. Turns into the powerful ruler of the Emerald City. Powerful booming voice. Non-singing role.
  • Wicked Witch / Miss Gulch: The bad witch. She is green and mean. Dorothy’s enemy. Non-singing role.
  • Zeke / Hunk / Hickory: Dorothy’s friends in Kansas who work on the Gale farm.
  • Adult Ensemble: Expandable ensemble of various ages to fill numerous roles throughout the show (Tornado Dancers, Crows, Trees, Poppie / Snow Dancers, Ozians, Winkies, Flying Monkeys).
  • Kids Ensemble: Expandable ensemble of children ages 8-14 to play various munchkin roles in the Munchkinland sequence.

***Some actors may be playing multiple roles in the show***

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April 2, 2025 · 3:37 pm

Anderson Theatre Showcases Disney Magic with FROZEN, JR.

Anderson Theatre’s production of Frozen, Jr. involves over 80 high school and elementary students from FHSD, including cast members Luke Patterson as Hans, Easton Gliebe as Oaken, Mary Settleberry as Young Anna, Sydney Ventura as Anna, Callie Ziegler as Elsa, Winnie LeGault as Young Elsa, Henry Weddle as Kristoff, and Solomon Mrochek as Sven. Photo by Jennifer Alessandrini.

Winter will linger in Anderson Township this April when the students of Anderson Theatre present “Frozen, Jr.” for five performances in a single Spring weekend.

Adapted for the stage by Disney from their original animated film and Broadway hit, “Frozen Jr.” tells the familiar story of princesses Elsa and Anna. Anna loves her sister despite Elsa’s inability to control her magic, but when Elsa is crowned Queen, their relationship is torn apart by fear and mistrust. Their kingdom is thrown into a magical, endless winter and only true love can make things right.

Characters audiences already love, like Kristoff, Sven, Hans and Olaf, are joined by new faces like Oaken and the Hidden Folk, while new songs also join favorites like “For the First Time in Forever” and “Let it Go.”

This is Anderson High School’s 62nd Spring Musical, and they are continuing a longstanding tradition of welcoming elementary students onto the Titus Stage. Sixteen students from Ayer, Maddux, Sherwood, and Summit Elementary schools sing and dance alongside the Anderson High School cast, including Sherwood sixth grader Winnie LeGault who plays Young Elsa, and Sherwood fourth grader Mary Settleberry who plays Young Anna.

As a special treat, several “Frozen, Jr.” characters will be available to meet and chat with young audience members after each matinee performance. The show opens on Tuesday, April 24 and runs through Sunday April 27, with matinees on both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are on sale now and can be ordered through the Anderson Theatre website, AndersonTheatre.com.

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March 26, 2025 · 3:26 pm

Disney’s FROZEN JR Runs April 26-May 4

Disney’s FROZEN JR
The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati
April 26-May 4
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Angelo Cerniglia

Cast: Christian Arias as Hans, Makenzie Ruff Barbro as Anna, Jathan “JB” Briscoe as Duke of Weselton, *Celia D’Ascenzo as Young Elsa/Ensemble, Josh Galloway as Pabbie/Ensemble, Bob Herzog as Oaken, Ethan Kuchta as Sven Puppeteer, *Sherene Lavender as Young Anna/Ensemble, Animaesh Manglik as Kristoff, Aaron Marshall as Olaf, Gabriel Kanai Nakata as King Agnarr/Ensemble, Claire Northcut as Elsa, Delaney O’Toole as Bulda/Ensemble, & Emman Riley as Queen Iduna/Ensemble
Ensemble: Amy S. Baumann, Edrico Evans-Pritchett, Nick Gundrum, Austin Mills, Nicholas Lyons Rohr, Chelsea Russell, Kevin Simons, Savannah Slaby & Kari Keller Stewart
Teen Ensemble: *Ellie Maddock, *Kip Richardson, *Adoniah Ross, *Kavan Vadivelu, & *Keya Vadivelu
Youth Ensemble: *Lucy Argueta
*Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

Disney’s Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Disney’s Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Disney’s Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

  • Sat, April 26 at 2pm* & 5pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Fri, May 2 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 3 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm & 5pm
    *April 26 2pm performance is ASL interpreted.

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