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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Holding Auditions for STAR Programs

TCTC_new logoChildren ages 9-18 (going into their Senior year of High School) can now register to audition for the renowned STAR Intensive NKU and STAR Camp Red Bank programs with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Auditions will be held at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 on:

  • Sunday, January 26 from 1 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 2 from 1 PM to 6:00 PM

Appointments are mandatory. You MUST set up an audition in advance. Audition time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis. You may only register for ONE audition slot.  If you need to cancel or make changes, please follow the link in your registration email.  Multiple slots for a single actor will be cancelled.  To register for an audition please visit: https://thechildrenstheatre.com/jobs-auditions/

What to Prepare:

  • A memorized, age-appropriate monologue (1 minute MAX). It should showcase your acting skills.
  • A memorized 16-bar song selection that best shows your vocal range. Remember to bring your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song in a 3 ring binder with music CLEARLY marked. An accompanist will be provided. The sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line.
  • You may be asked to show us your dance ability, so come prepared. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing you can move in. No flip flops.
  • Upon online registration, you MUST upload a RECENT picture; please ALSO bring your 8×10 headshot and theatrical resume with you to your audition we WILL request a paper copy.
  • Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of your appointment for check-in. If we are ahead of schedule, you may audition early. 

ABOUT STAR INTENSIVE NKU:
Our STAR Intensive NKU program is a four-week training program for students, ages 9-18.  Students are accepted by audition only and will work with leading professionals in the theatre business to help them become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  The intensive culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs from the Broadway repertoire as well as a fully produced One-Act Play festival!  STAR Intensive NKU participants will have the opportunity to be considered for additional high-level training in our Academy through our invitation-only classes.

When:  July 6 – August 2, 2020, weekdays 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Kentucky University

Tuition: $660

Security deposit of $160 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available. 

ABOUT STAR CAMP RED BANK:
STAR Camp Red Bank is our program for gifted and talented students who are advanced in some areas of musical theatre and who have progressed beyond the basic levels of training.  For three weeks in July, a select number of students will work with leading professionals in the theatre business to help them improve and become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  STAR Red Bank culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs and scenes from the Broadway repertoire!

When:  July 6-24, 2020, weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227

Tuition: $525

Security deposit of $125 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available.

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Auditions Announced for SEUSSICAL at Inspiring Arts Productions

IAP_logoDo you like to sing and dance?
Come, audition! Take a chance!
We will be casting students in 3rd through 12th grade ​for our spring musical, SEUSSICAL!

Auditions will be held by appointment
December 10 and 12, 2019, at Life Church West Chester.
Audition appointments are made on the audition form below.

​Callbacks will be Saturday, December 14, at Life Church West Chester.

Expectations for the cast (word.doc)

Performances will be at Parrish Auditorium
(Miami University in Hamilton)

  • Thursday, March 26 at 7pm
  • Friday, March 27 at 2pm
  • Friday, March 27 at 7pm
  • Saturday, March 28 at 2pm
  • Saturday, March 28 at 7pm
  • Sunday, March 29 at 3pm

Rehearsals begin January 4, 2020, and will be scheduled on Tues/Thurs between 4p and 9pm, and Saturdays between noon and 4pm. Not every actor will be called for the entirety of every rehearsal.

NO conflicts will be accepted during tech week.

How to Audition

  1. Prepare your audition ​
    SINGING – **You may sing a cappella or provide your own track. We will have speakers available.**

    For students in 3rd-4th grade: Please sing the one-minute portion (app. from 1:05-2:04) of “Oh the Thinks You Can Think” found in the YouTube clip.

    For students in 5th-12th grade: Please perform 1-2 minutes of any upbeat Broadway song (may include any song from SEUSSICAL).

    If you would like to be considered for Cat in the Hat, Jojo, Gertrude, Horton, Mayzie, or the Kangaroo, please also plan to perform one minute of that character’s song.

    MONOLOGUE
    ALL students–regardless of age–should prepare one monologue from the monologue sheet (Word doc). Memorize it and perform it with all the seuss-ish dramatical flair you can muster!

  2. Fill out and submit the theater form (online form).
    Fill it out as completely as possible, noting all conflicts and giving us as much info as you can!

    NOTE:
    ONLY conflicts noted on this form will be considered excused absences once the show is cast!! It is very important that you are thorough. Please read the conflict portion of the theater form VERY CAREFULLY and fill it out completely.
    ALL tech week rehearsals are mandatory!!

    CALLBACKS
    Please keep Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm open!
    We might need to see some actors again after the initial auditions. Most will not need to be present the full time.
    If we would like to see you dance or hear you sing again, you will be notified by noon on Friday, December 13.

Still have a question? Email us directly at Admin@InspiringArtsProductions.com

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LIVE ON STAGE: Sinclair Theatre’s A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

SCCT_A Charlie Brown Christmas 2019 promoBack by popular demand, Sinclair Theatre will present A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE ON STAGE in Blair Hall, Dec. 13-16, on the downtown Dayton campus. Listed by local media as a “Can’t-Miss Family Show to Celebrate the Holidays,” this 45-minute production is a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre.

Directed by Gina Kleesattel with music direction by David Brush and choreography by Rodney Veal, this faithful stage adaptation of the 1965 animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang as they grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Featuring colorful costumes and scenery, the show is perfect for school, church, scout and other youth groups.

“This has become a tradition for groups and families as we enter our sixth year of performances,” says Gina Neuerer, chair of Sinclair’s Music, Theatre and Dance Dept. “We’re thrilled that people are gathering friends and family to come to Blair Hall to experience this very special holiday event together.”

All seats are reserved at $8 each and the regular house policy of  “no children under 6” has been lifted. However, all patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please review detailed house policies before ordering tickets.

Tickets are available online now at: http://www.sinclair.edu/tickets and one performance is already sold out.

If you need further assistance, email box.office@sinclair.edu or leave a message at 937-512-2808. Box office messages are monitored by student box office agents who work around their class schedules and return calls as quickly as possible.  The box office is open one hour prior to performances if tickets are still available for purchase at the door. Groups of 20 or more should call 937-512-2076.

Cast includes:

  • Charlie Brown: Christopher Koehler
  • Snoopy: Christopher Leavitt
  • Lucy: Kiarra Matos
  • Linus: Austin Vega
  • Pig Pen: Devante’ Wheaton
  • Frieda: Sabrina Smith
  • Schroeder: Nic Mellott
  • Violet: Rebecca Shelley
  • Sally: Riley Karr
  • Patty: Leia Gaddis
  • Shermy: Carter Paige

Performances times:

  • Friday, Dec. 13 – 7* PM
  • Saturday, Dec. 14 – 2*, 4 & 7 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 15 – 2* & 4 PM
  • Monday, Dec. 16 – Noon*

In partnership with Sinclair’s American Sign Language Dept., Sinclair Theatre will provide *ASL shadow interpreted performances of A Charlie Brown Christmas as indicated. Shadow interpreting is when interpreters follow actors onstage while interpreting, instead of being located to the side of the action. Onstage interpreters include: Annelise Wilimitis as Charlie Brown, Cecelia Shannon as Lucy, Shayla Kohut as Linus and Destinie Warren as all other characters.

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Auditions Announced for TUCK EVERLASTING at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoSign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions12

Details:

Who: Anyone 6-18 years old (and still in high school)

When: Auditions will take place Monday, December 2 or Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-9:00 pm. Your entire audition will take about 45 minutes. Callbacks (for those requested) will be on Thursday, December 5.

Where: Acting Up Mason, 108 E. Church St, Mason, OH 45040

Show Info: What would you do if you had all eternity?
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Based on best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You should sing with karaoke-type music (no vocals) on your phone, iPod, or CD. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue no longer than 1 minute that demonstrates your acting ability (you may be cut off).
  • Dress to dance: A short piece of choreography will be taught and performed as part of the audition process.
  • Audition Form: Found on our database at ActingUpdb.com. Please create an account and enter all your information, including conflicts. If you already have an account, DO NOT create a new one, but make sure to update your information before printing. Bring a printed copy of the audition form, including your conflicts list, with you to your audition. Please make sure that ALL of your CONFLICTS are listed in the database and printed with your form. ALL conflicts must be reported at auditions.
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need to be returned. No need at all for professional photos, a selfie is fine. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.
  • Schedule: Rehearsals will begin in early January, and are expected to be Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:00pm and Sundays 2:00-5:00pm. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal. Performances will be April 3-5 at the Mason Middle School Theater.

Who’s Directing?: TUCK EVERLASTING will be directed by Brent Peebles, with assistant director Brahm Corstanje. Music Direction by Jeanne Bilyeu.

Questions and more information at ActingUp.com or email ActingUp@ActingUp.com.

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Cincinnati Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy (AND Fiona!) Return to Music Hall with ADDED Performances after Christmas

CB_The Nutcracker promo 2019

Cincinnati Ballet Dancers. Peter Mueller Photography.

CINCINNATI, OH (November 19, 2018) — The Nutcracker Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, now in its 46th annual season, returns to the Music Hall December 19 through 29. The production brings all of the region together with more than 100 children dancing alongside Cincinnati Ballet’s professional company. For a second straight year, the world’s most famous hippo – ‘Fiona’ returns to the production, showing off what she’s learned in ballet class. Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens collaborated on the character for the creative partnership last year. It’s so wonderfully Cincinnati!

The Nutcracker is a classic holiday tale that follows the imaginative story of Clara, a little girl who embarks on a dreamy journey after she receives a nutcracker as a gift on Christmas Eve. With her Nutcracker Prince, Clara travels through the Land of Sweets, meeting colorful and exciting characters along the way. Artistic Director Victoria Morgan’s whimsical choreographic take on the classic story is like nothing you’ve ever seen before!

Each year, The Nutcracker provides the rare opportunity for young dancers to star in the featured roles of Clara and her brother, Fritz, along with 70 additional roles for more than 100 local young performers. Currently studying the lead role of Clara are Otto M. Budig Academy students, Mollie Berk and Riley Moser. While both girls have performed roles in The Nutcracker in previous years, this will be both young dancers’ first time dancing the role of Clara. Learning the role of Fritz this season are Academy students Marshall Anstaett and Quinn Posey.

Frisch’s Big Boy and Cincinnati Ballet have a long history of collaborating to present the production, dating back to the first Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker in 1974. Frisch’s Restaurants Inc. championed that production through a generous donation and has sponsored the production every subsequent year.

This Cincinnati holiday favorite saw a re-envisioning in a 2011 World Premiere, with new sets by scenic designer John Ezell, bright and beautiful costumes by Carrie Robbins, lighting by Trad A Burns and athletic, engaging choreography by Victoria Morgan. Morgan’s rendition of the classical ballet is filled with unique, contemporary twists on longstanding traditions: from the bright, whimsical sets, stage effects and acrobatics to the appearance of new, playful characters such as Clara’s companion, a pet poodle named Minnie, dancing Cupcakes, tumbling Snowballs, an ensemble of poodles performing the Dance of the Mirlitons (or “Mirlipoos”) and more. After the debut of this version of the Nutcracker in 2011, David Lyman of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote, “The Nutcracker is now a 21st Century spectacle; bright, high-tech and filled with imagery.”

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet
Choreography: Victoria Morgan

Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Carmon DeLeone

WHAT: The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy

WHEN:

  • Thursday, December 19 – 7:30 pm
  • Friday, December 20 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 21 – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 21 – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, December 22 – 1:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 22 – 6:30 pm
  • Monday, December 23 – 2:00 pm
  • Monday, December 23 – 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 24 – 1:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 26 – 2:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 26 – 7:30 pm
  • Friday, December 27 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 28 – 2:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 29 – 1:00 pm

WHERE: Music Hall – 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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. 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 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 through exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

Cincinnati Ballet 2019-2020 Season Sponsors: Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, Frisch’s Big Boy, Knowlton

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