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October 26, 2019 · 6:10 pm

DEATH & DYING ON THE DINSMORE FARM this Sunday, Oct. 27th

MISC_Death and Dying at the Dinsmore Farm

Please join us for this unique event on Sunday, Oct. 27th 1-6pm, at the Dinsmore Homestead museum (5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005).

Your tour of the 1842 Dinsmore home will highlight FIVE scenes of death & dying that actually took place on the farm.  See how men and women in the past dealt with the inevitable!

Each vignette is based on actual letters from the family!  You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind historic tour.  This experience is a collaboration between the Dinsmore Homestead, local actors, and the Falcon Theatre’s Falcon Takes Flight outreach program.

Questions?  Please call Dinsmore Homestead 859.586.6117 or email Cathy Collopy at ccollopy@dinsmorefarm.org.

If you register ahead you will be assured of a spot for this must-see adventure!

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October 25, 2019 · 12:52 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 29

PIP_A Christmas CarolA CHRISTMAS CAROL
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 27-Dec. 29
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Michael Evan Haney

The Playhouse’s version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life — his first love Belle, his kindhearted employer Fezziwig, his nephew Fred and his heartily abused clerk Bob Cratchit — he realizes that it’s never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas Carol’s heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year. Suitable for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted. 

  • In preview Wed, Nov. 27 at 7pm
  • Fri, Nov. 29 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 5-6 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 12-13 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 14-15 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 17-20 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 21-22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Mon, Dec. 23 at 7pm
  • Thu, Dec. 26 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 27-28 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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October 15, 2019 · 9:36 am

Auditions Announced for HONK! the Musical at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players, Inc is excited to announce auditions for their production of HONK! the Musical. 

HONK! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling and winner of the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical.

Directed by Liz Ingram
Produced by Maggie Ingram King

Auditions:

  • Monday, October 28th from 7:30-9:30pm
  • Tuesday, October 29th from 7:30-9:30pm
  • Invited callbacks will be Wednesday, October 30th from 7:30-9:30pm

Auditions and callbacks with be held at:
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church
1428 Eight Mile Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255

  • Auditionees should be at least 14 years of age. *At this time, we will only be auditioning teens to adults for this production. If children are needed to help fill our ensemble, auditions for them will be held at a later date* 
  •  Please prepare 16-32 measures of a song that best showcases your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided. 
  • Auditionees will also be asked to read from the script.
  • Please dress comfortably as a dance/movement audition will occur as well. 
  • Bring a resume and headshot (if available) as well as a list of conflicts from November 7, 2019 – February 8, 2020. No conflicts after February 9, 2020 are permitted. 

Performance Dates:
February 14-16, 2020 and February 21-22, 2020

Performances will be held at the Anderson Center Theatre

To sign-up for an audition slot, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAB2EA0F58-auditions

Walk-ins will be seen when a slot is available

For questions, please email the producer, Maggie Ingram King, at maingram87@gmail.com.

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October 11, 2019 · 11:46 am

Auditions Announced for THE KING AND I at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding auditions for its upcoming production, THE KING AND I on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 9:00 A.M., at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING:

9am Children:

  • LOUIS: Boy with unchanged voice, 11-13 Anna’s son
  • PRINCE CHULALONGKORN: 14-17, King’s son and heir to the throne
  • ENSEMBLE: Boys & Girls ages 7-17

10am Adults:

  • KING OF SIAM: Baritone, 25-40. Strong, powerful leader, domineering yet endearing.
  • LUN THA: Tenor, 18-25. Handsome, courageous but powerless to the King.
  • ANNA: Soprano, 20-35. Strong, no-nonsense schoolteacher, considers herself equal to men.
  • LADY THIANG: Soprano, 25-40. First Wife of the King, loyal and loving
  • TUPTIM: Soprano, 18-25. Young beautiful girl, a present to the King, pretty but fiercely determined.
  • Seeking an ensemble that sings and moves well. Additional roles will be cast from ensemble.

All adults and children should prepare 16 bars of music.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Rehearsals begin Feb 3, 2020. Performances Feb 20 – April 5, 2020.

Questions call Kris Byerly (937) 746-4554 ext 241

Non-Equity.

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October 8, 2019 · 2:34 pm

Cincinnati Ballet Premieres THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Aronoff Center Oct. 25-Nov. 3

CB_Wizar of Oz

Dorothy and Friends. Photo by Aaron M. Conway.

Due to popular demand, JUST ADDED additional performance 

CINCINNATI, OH.  (October 8, 2019) – It’s The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never seen before! Amazing projections, adorable puppets, flying monkeys and of course, incredible dance. It’s ‘Broadway meets Ballet.’ Join us for eleven performances October 25 through November 3 at The Aronoff Center for the Arts, including a special sensory-friendly performance Oct. 30 for those with sensory sensitivities. Due to high public demand, additional performance just added Sunday, November 3 at 6:30 pm.

Choreographer Septime Webre has created a full-length ballet, retelling the beloved, classic story. “Oz is infused with Septime’s cleverness and wit,” said Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Victoria Morgan. “It’s an act of engineering and ingenuity to re-create some of what we saw in the movie on stage. How are you going to create a tornado on stage? How are you going to show the descent of the house into Oz? He’s accomplished that beautifully. It’s total escapism.” To bring Webre’s revolutionary vision to life took three ballet companies working together over several years. Kansas City Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg together produced The Wizard of Oz. The three companies split the costs of creating the full-length story ballet, which includes an original score by Matthew Pierce, puppetry by Nicholas Mahon, who worked on the 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, and costumes by designer Liz Vandal, best known for her whimsical work for Cirque du Soleil. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the classic film, The Wizard of Oz, that inspired Webre’s full-length ballet version.

The Queen City is also turning into the Emerald City! The “Cincinnati” sign at Duke Energy Convention Center will turn green October 25 through November 3 during the run of The Wizard of Oz at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Dorothy’s ruby slipper pointe shoes are also on display until October 21 at Cincinnati Museum Center. Fans ca take a selfie with Dorothy’s slippers before they make their premiere October 25 at the Aronoff, then upload photos to Cincinnati Ballet social media channels, using the hashtag #cbapplause. One lucky fan will win 4 tickets to a select performance of The Wizard of Oz! We’ll select the winner randomly from one of our social media sites October 22.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit cballet.org.

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet

WHAT: THE WIZARD OF OZ

WHEN:

  • October 25 – 8:00 pm
  • October 26 – 2:00 pm
  • October 26 – 8:00 pm
  • October 27 – 1:00 pm
  • October 30 – 6:30 pm (Sensory Friendly)
  • October 31 – 7:30 pm
  • November 1 – 8:00 pm
  • November 2 – 2:00 pm
  • November 2 – 8:00 pm
  • November 3 – 1:00 pm
  • November 3 – 6:30 pm – ADDED PERFORMANCE

WHERE:

The Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

TICKETS: Call 513.621.5282, visit cballet.org or visit the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office at 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214. Tickets start at $29.

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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