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June 18, 2024 · 5:41 pm

2023-2024 Orchid Awards for CenterStage Players

CSP_logoSILENCE THE MUSICAL

  • Excellence in Choreography – Sean Walker-Mize
  • Excellence in House – Jane Culp
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Corey Meyer
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Faith Gingrich Goetz-Issacs
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jeff Richardson
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Sean Walker-Mize
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – The Cast of ‘Silence! The Musical’
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Lambs
  • Excellence in Hair/Wigs – Manny Frias
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Kristiana Jackson Hiner
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Justin Stallkamp
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Rick Hunt
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Kristiana Jackson Hiner & Kevin Adkins
  • Excellence in Set Design – Sean Walker-Mize
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Liz Koch

ONLY ROSE

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Mary Jo Bissmeyer
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Nick Dunker
  • Excellence in Direction – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Kent Smith
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Dennis Murphy
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Dennis Murphy & Dan Hawkins
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Chris Eyers
  • Excellence in Set Design – Dennis Murphy

THE LADIES FOURSOME

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Michele Deremo
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Trisha Cooper
  • Excellence in House – Jane Culp
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Rebecca Coots
  • Excellence in Program Art – Lee Vest
  • Excellence in Properties – Kelly Geoppinger
  • Excellence in Set Design – Steve Phelan
  • Excellence in Video Production Design – Gregory Carl Smith
  • Excellence in Video Production Execution – Lori Bowling

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June 18, 2024 · 5:40 pm

2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Beechmont Players

BPI_logoMURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Kent Wramplemeier
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – John McInerney
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Elaine Michael
  • Excellence in Program Art – Kiya Fix
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Gary Glass
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Katherine Anderson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Meghan Moore
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Susan Schapiro
  • Excellence in Dialect Coaching – Diane Senffner
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Kim Coronado
  • Excellence in Set Design – Gina Stack

GLADYS NIGHT

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Pamela Blessing
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Carolyn Ketchum McCune
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Maggie Ingram King
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Jason Cox
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Mary Jo Bissmeyer & Cindy Emmer

DEATH BY FATAL MURDER

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Alicia Friedman
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Michael Ireland
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Susan E. Smith
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘Death by Fatal Murder’
  • Excellence in Hair/Wigs – Narisa Williams
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Collin Wenzell
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Elaine Michael
  • Excellence in Direction – jef brown
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – The Cast of ‘Death by Fatal Murder’
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality – The Crew of ‘Death by Fatal Murder’
  • Excellence in Producing – Pam Kaesemeyer
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Bea Mayer
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Mary Jo Bissmeyer, Rebecca Wiesman, and Steve Phelan

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June 18, 2024 · 5:39 pm

2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Acting Up

ACTUP-logoFINDING NEMO JR

  • Excellence in Choreography – Erin Speno-Stout
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Alicia Farbstein & Sue Speno
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Amira Lavender
  • Excellence in Producing – Adrianna Hartmann, Laura Peebles, Emily Nickles, & Rachelle
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  • Excellence in Set Design – Steve Fair & Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Direction – Brent Peebles, assisted by Caleb Redslob
  • Excellence in House – Veronica Langmeyer & Sharon Turner
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Izzy Wesloh
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Lucas Maritato
  • Excellence in Properties – Jennifer Martin
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Forrest Goodwin
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Rachelle Penilla

THE LIGHTNING THIEF

  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Aiden Canino
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Ella Jo Wright
  • Excellence in Direction – Rachelle Penilla
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Anna Farwig
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Lightning Thief Orchestra
  • Excellence in Other – Adrianna Hartmann, Curtis Perea, & Sue Speno – Minotaur Creators
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality – The Crew of ‘The Lightning Thief’
  • Excellence in Producing – Adrianna Hartmann & Emily Nickles
  • Excellence in Program – Curtis Perea
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Steve Fair
  • Excellence in Set Design – Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Stage Combat – Sabrina Mack
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Ari Penilla

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May 16, 2024 · 12:24 pm

The Passing of Steve Russell

MTG_Steve RussellStephen James Russell

Steve Russell was born on November 22, 1949, in Covington, KY, to the late Charles E. and Jane (nee Osterman) Russell.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Barbara (nee Hatke) Russell; Loving father of Charles (Stephanie) Russell; Cherished grandfather of Logan and Sonja Russell; Brother of Joseph (Joellen) Russell and brother-in-law to Gary Lee and Gerry Ash. Along with his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his two sisters, Lucy Lee and Cecilia Ash. Steve is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Stephen was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his wife Barbara and their family. He had a passion for hosting game nights, organizing family vacations, and enjoying boating excursions. A true fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, Stephen’s enthusiasm for football extended to throwing tailgates, where he would cook and delight numerous fans with his culinary skills.

In addition to his love for sports, Stephen had a talent for cooking and singing, and he actively participated in community theater productions. He was a member of the Milford Theatre Guilde where he earned numerous awards for set design, acting, producing, and set construction. Steve was an avid singer and was a member of St. Andrew’s Church Choir and The Kingsmen. Steve will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

Steve passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 74. Resident of Miami township. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family held at a later day. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Steve’s name to the Mental Health Foundation.

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May 7, 2024 · 10:11 am

Excerpt Schedule Announced by ACT Cincinnati

ACT_logoMonday’s pick meeting was a success and completed in short order. There are 13 groups excerpting this year which means we will have three days of excerpts!

The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, June 13:

  • 5:00pm Registration begins
  • 7:00pm Village Players of Fort Thomas “Doublewide, Texas”
  • 8:00pm CenterStage Players “Only Rose”
  • 9:00pm Queen City Productions “Rent”

Friday, June 14:

  • 5:00pm Registration begins
  • 7:00pm The Footlighters Inc. *”Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express”* (Per Concord, this is not the author’s cutting)
  • 8:00pm The Drama Workshop “The Tin Woman”
  • 9:00pm Mason Community Players “Above the Sand”
  • 10:00pm Loveland Stage Company “The Red Velvet Cake War”

Saturday, June 15:

  • TBD Registration begins
  • 9:00am Sunset Players “The Outsider”
  • 10:00am Tri-County Players “The 39 Steps”
  • 11:00am INNOVATheatre “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
  • 12:00pm Lunch Break
  • 1:30pm Beechmont Players “Gladys Nights”
  • 2:30pm Mariemont Players “The Book of Will”
  • 3:30pm Fairfield Footlighters “The Tempest”

Do not delay- register now to see all these great excerpts and get the early bird pricing here: www.actcincinnati.org/registration

More detailed information to come, but wanted to get this out ASAP! Get excited, ACT Cincinnati family!

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