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June 19, 2022 · 8:20 am

2021-2022 Orchid Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoPRISCILLA Queen of the Desert

  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Mike Fielder & Anna Hazard
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Elaine K. Michael and Catherine Ross
  • EXCELLENCE IN DANCE EXECUTION – The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Skip Fenker
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – Skip Fenker & the Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – The Divas – Sarah Andrews, Mary Vosseberg, & Talia Zoll
  • EXCELLENCE IN HAIR/WIGS – Karen Hendershot and crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN MAKEUP – Karen Hendershot and crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Kendra Struthers
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Brian Anderson
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – John Michael Durnil
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Stephen D. Welch
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Wayne Wright
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – The Priscilla Orchestra
  • EXCELLENCE IN OTHER – Dressers
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL PERFORMANCE QUALITY – Skip Fenker & the Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Kathy Beiting
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE MANAGEMENT – Julie Beelman, Peter Merten, and Aubrey Wilson

RAGTIME

  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Emily Brinkman & David Choate
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Kristie Marasch and Jan Fisher
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Chad Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – Chad Brinkman and The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN HAIR/WIGS – Bonnie Emmer, Katie Reindl and Madelaine Wilkerson
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – Chad Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Joshua Goines
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Amanda Marasch
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Aubrey E. Wilson
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Brett Gregory Parr
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Charles McClinon
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Jamie Sivrais
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Kate Mock Elliott
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Nathan Henegar
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Paul Hahn
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Roger Dumas, Jr.
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Sharisse Vernelle Santos
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – The Ragtime Orchestra
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL PERFORMANCE QUALITY – Chad Brinkman and The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Eric Bardes, Jacqlyn Schott, Madelaine Wilkerson and Aubrey E. Wilson
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM – Kendra Struthers
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Chad Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE MANAGEMENT – Julie Beelman assisted by Peter Merten

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June 19, 2022 · 8:14 am

2021-2022 Orchid Awards for CenterStage Players

CSP_logoHEATHERS the Musical

  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Amanda Borchers assisted by Zachary Julian
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Jake Schaub
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Liz Koch
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Mary Vosseberg

INCORRIGIBLE

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Fred Hunt
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Neil Geoppinger
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Parker Culp
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Mark Culp
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – Mark Culp and the Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROPERTIES – Cathy Alter
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Cathy Alter
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Mark Culp

MISS BENNET: Christmas at Pemberley

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Abby Farmer
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Bryce Wilson
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Darren Lee
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – Narisa Williams and Gregory Carl Smith
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION – Darren Lee
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Micheal Kiser, Darren Lee and Kelly Geoppinger
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Darren Lee
  • EXCELLENCE IN SOUND DESIGN – Darren Lee and Chris Lee

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June 19, 2022 · 8:08 am

2021-2022 Orchid Awards for Beechmont Players

BPI_logoTHE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Joe Hornbaker
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Pam Blessing
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Steve Phelan
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY – Anne Bridgeman & Carolyn Lipchik
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Pam Kaesemeyer
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Cheryl Boettger

THE ODD COUPLE FEMALE VERSION

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Dee Anne Bryll
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Forrest Fairley
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Jennifer Keith Day
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Laurie Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Rebecca Wiesman
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Arlene Balczo
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – Arlene Balzo and the Cast

WRONG WINDOW

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Ken Macke
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Mary Jo Bissmeyer
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Scott Unes
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Susan Unes
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY – Zak Slemmer
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Kiya Fix mentored by Liz Ingram
  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE – Donna Surber
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY – Maggie Ingram King
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Barbara Alenduff
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM – Jenny Mielbrecht
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM ART – Kiya Fix
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Kiya Fix

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June 19, 2022 · 8:01 am

2021-2022 Orchid Awards for Acting Up

ACTUP-logoSEUSSICAL JR

  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Alicia Farbstein, Sue Speno
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Brent Peebles
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – Allen Young
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT EXECUTION – Rylie Hezlep
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY – Bethany Wright and the Lobby Beautification Committee
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Amira Lavender
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Audra McCullough
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Ava Hartmann
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Kyle Rosa
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Adrianna Hartmann assisted by Karissa Cullen, Kristin Goecke, Laura Peebles
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROPERTIES – Erin Heinrich
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION – Keith Mealy, Steve Fair and Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Steve Fair and Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Steve Fair & Brent Peebles
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE MANAGEMENT – Tess Hogan
  • EXCELLENCE IN VOCAL DIRECTION – Jeanne Bilyeu

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June 13, 2022 · 10:57 am

Performance Options for June 14-17 at Cincy Fringe

CFF2022 logoNew Fringers can be a bit intimidated by the overwhelming number of choices available on the Fringe Show Schedule.

This year performances are scheduled so that you have at least 15 minutes to travel between venues within the Art Academy and Know Theatre.

Below I have broken down your options in each time block. You can choose one show in each block.

For a complete list of performance information, visit my Fringe page or the Cincy Fringe website.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

CFF22_messes logoBlock 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

  • MESSES
  • BE MY THIEF
  • FATHER, DAUGHTER AND HOLY TOAST
  • HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF

Block 2 (8:45pm or 9pm start times)

  • TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger
  • THE SEX LIFE OF BUTTERFLIES
  • OUT OF CHARACTER
  • ROSEGOLD

WEDNSDAY, JUNE 15

CFF22_Sexy Sexy Mattress Time logoBlock 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

  • SEXY SEXY MATRESSS TIME
  • BE MY THIEF
  • UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
  • JINKIES!
  • BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL

Block 2 (8:30PM, 8:45pm or 9pm start times)

  • SALEM SALLY AND THE SPOOKTACULAR BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
  • DESTINY U.S.A.
  • EXPERI-MENTAL
  • HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF
  • THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICAN’S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

CFF22_I Confess logoBlock 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

  • I CONFESS
  • CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
  • OUT OF CHARACTER
  • ROSEGOLD
  • JUNKMAIL ORACLE

Block 2 (8:45pm or 9pm start times)

  • trueFRINGE
  • BE MY THIEF
  • CHANGING MY MAJOR TO JOAN
  • JINKIES!
  • BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

CFF22_Wuthering logoBlock 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

  • WUTHERING: A Musical on the Moors
  • CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
  • UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
  • EXPERI-MENTAL
  • BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL

Block 2 (8:45pm or 9pm start times)

  • TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger
  • BE MY THIEF
  • FIRE IN THE METH LAB
  • THE BARN IDENTITY
  • JUNKMAIL ORACLE
  • THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICAN’S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN

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