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The Passing of Ally Davis

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Ally as Dorothy in the Covedale Center’s Oct. 2018 production of THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Click here for Ally’s obituary.

From NKU SOTA Theatre + Dance:

We are deeply saddened that one of our students, Ally Davis, passed away this morning (July 6th) in a car accident. She was a wonderful young lady and it is an understatement that we will miss her greatly.

Ally was a senior Musical Theatre student. She recently was the lead in Tick Tick Boom! and Little Buttercup in HMS Pinafore at NKU. She was destined for a strong vocal career in theatre with a glorious singing voice. Her talent was only matched by the size of her heart and her infectious smile which could light up any room.

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Ally as Little Buttercup in the Feb. 2020 production of H.M.S. PINAFORE at NKU.

Ally was loved by her classmates and a true friend through the best and hardest of times. The dedication to which she pursued her craft was an inspiration to all of us.

In class, on stage, or passing in the hallways, Ally made you feel as if you’d been friends for a lifetime. She represents the best in all of us, and we will forever be lucky to have enjoyed her artistry, friendship, and love of life.

A GoFundMe account has been sent up by Members of Center Stage Players (a student run organization on NKU’s campus) to raise money for a memorial and to help her family as much as they can.

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Actors Sought for YOU PEOPLE at Equality Productions

EP_logoSeeking actors for a short original work by an Ohio playwright with the theme of BLACKLIVESMATTER entitled YOU PEOPLE.

  • Male, black, 35-45
  • Male, caucasian, 35-45

The actors would memorize the script then record it using an online videoconferencing service. The recording would be posted on Equality Production websites in July. Actors must have a webcam or phone with a camera for the recording. As the recording is a benefit for charities, the roles are not paid.

Interested? Email your theater resume and headshot no later than July 11th to equalityproductionscincy@gmail.com. You will receive the script to confirm your interest.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Runs July 16-26

KRT_Addams Family logoTHE ADDAMS FAMILY
Queen City Productions
July 16-26
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Official cast lists |

It’s creepy and it’s kooky!! It’s a hilarious musical! It’s every father’s nightmare! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And worse, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia! Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.

  • Thu, July 16 at 8pm (Yellow Cast)
  • Fri, July 17 at 8pm (Black Cast)
  • Sat, July 18 at 8pm (Yellow Cast)
  • Sun, July 19 at 2pm (Black Cast)
  • Thu, July 23 at 8pm (Black Cast)
  • Fri, July 24 at 8pm (Yellow Cast)
  • Sat, July 25 at 8pm (Black Cast)
  • Sun, July 26 at 2pm (Yellow Cast)

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THE LAST FIVE YEARS Runs July 9-11

D2D_Last Five Yearsr promoTHE LAST FIVE YEARS
Dare to Defy Productions
July 9-11
Brightside Music and Event Venue [Dayton]

Cast: Abigail and Brent Hoggatt

An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.

  • Thu-Fri, July 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sat, July 11 at 2pm & 8pm

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2019-2020 Orchid Awards for The Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoMAMMA MIA!

  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY…Arlene Balczo & Alex Cumbow
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN…Peggy Stouffer & Costume Team
  • EXCELLENCE IN DANCE EXECUTION…The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION…Robert Weidle
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE…Robert Weidle & Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN…Eric Bardes
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT EXECUTION…Janet Wisner
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY…Jim Curtis
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION…Alan Masters
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Amalia Tollas
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Becky Rogers
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…David Radtke
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Gary Rogers
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Jennifer Keith
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE…The Orchestra
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL TECHNICAL QUALITY…Clayton Castle & Cathy Lutts and Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING…Clayton Castle & Cathy Lutts
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION…Ron Houck and Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN…Eric Bardes
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE MANAGEMENT…Janet Wisner

THE SPITFIRE GRILL

  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION…Dan Maloney
  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE…Cathy Lutts
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN…Elena Sokoloski
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT EXECUTION…Janet Wisner
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY…Jim Curtis
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION…Matthew Nassida
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Amanda Marasch
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Cathy Lutts
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Gregory Good, Jr.
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Katelyn Reid
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE…Sarah Viola
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE…The Orchestra
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL PERFORMANCE QUALITY…Dan Maloney and the Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING…Michelle Burdett & Peggy
  • IN PROGRAM…Gayle Gerhardt, Maureen Lindner & Chris Tully
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION…Gregg Dietrich & Alan Masters
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR…Dan Dermody, Wes Ledyard & Sandy Caruso
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN…Dan Dermody

OF MICE AND MEN

  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY…Bill Hartnett
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY…BJ Simpson
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY…Eric Day
  • EXCELLENCE IN ACTING IN A PLAY…Jay Woffington
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN…Sharon Ann Shelton
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION…Jim Curtis
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE…Jim Curtis and Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN…Chad Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN LOBBY DISPLAY…Jill Herzner
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL PERFORMANCE QUALITY…Jim Curtis and Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL TECHNICAL QUALITY…Katie McCarthy, Amanda Emmons Shumate, Janet Wisner and the Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING…Katie McCarthy, Amanda Emmons Shumate & Janet Wisner
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET CONSTRUCTION…Alan Masters, Ron Houck, and Team
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR…Wes Ledyard
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN…Chad Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN SOUND DESIGN…Douglas Berlon
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE COMBAT…Justin McCombs

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