THE PHILOSOPHY OF CAVEMEN
Cincinnati Lab Theatre
Dec. 18-20
[Zoom]
Directed by Torie Pate
Cast: Aaron Epstein, Jazz McMullen, Jeffrey K. Miller, and Rachael Maye Aronoff
Three cavemen debate the nature of life while trying to survive. When one invents the wheel, they enjoy a new found “prosperity.”
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ARCHIE’S CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Radio Play
Lebanon Theatre Company
Dec. 18-??
[Online]
Directed by Kim Toft
Produced by Kate Edington
Cast: Michael Cline as Announcer/FloorWorker/Man #1, Brian Trainer as Mr. Fred Andrews, Carrie Johnson as Mrs. Mary Andrews, Kaci Lovejoy as Betty, A.J. Kovacich as Archie, Andrew Wright as Jughead & Katie King as Veronica
Winter is here, which means Christmas is coming soon. Don’t miss out as the Lebanon Theatre Company takes you on a Christmas shopping adventure. What could go wrong as Archie, his family, and friends navigate the store, the salespeople, and each other to complete their Christmas shopping list? Join us online for this 30-minute radio show originally performed in 1947.
Despite the challenges the pandemic presents to live theatre, we are attempting to still bring you some form of entertainment! In that spirit, please join us for our presentation of Archie’s Christmas Shopping! This will be presented as a videotaped radio-play. Yes, counter-intuitive at first blush. But this way, you get to see our wonderful actors performing!
The presentation is free, but donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated!
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Audiences will enjoy a free, all-new version of the holiday favorite
CINCINNATI, OH. (December 9, 2020) –
Cincinnati Ballet and Hearst Television, WLWT announced today that for the first time ever, Cincinnati Ballet’s performance of the holiday classic The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s will be shown on WLWT Channel 5. The Nutcracker at Home presented by Frisch’s will premiere in Prime Time on Tuesday, December 22 at 8 pm, with additional re-broadcasts throughout the holiday season on both WLWT and MeTV, Cincinnati channel WLWT 5.2. “Everyone has a front row seat to this year’s Nutcracker,” said Cincinnati Ballet President and CEO Scott Altman. “The Nutcracker is a part of so many families’ holiday memories, this re-imagined, hour-long broadcast will keep that tradition alive during this unusual holiday season. We are thrilled to partner with WLWT on this holiday gift to the community.” Music for the production was recorded by members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. “Due to COVID-19, viewers across Greater Cincinnati will be able to enjoy this year’s performance of The Nutcracker from the safety and comfort of their homes,” said Branden Frantz, WLWT President & General manager. “For more than 72 Years, WLWT has continued Leading the Way in the Tri-State on hyper-local programs and unique specials. I am incredibly proud of the collective teams at WLWT and Cincinnati Ballet for the vision and extraordinary efforts to make available to everyone a cherished holiday tradition at the end of this challenging year,” Frantz added.
The Nutcracker at Home presented by Frisch’s will be recorded at Cincinnati Music Hall next week following strict health and safety protocols. The production will introduce new choreography by Artistic Director Victoria Morgan with support from artistic team – Cervilio Miguel Amador, Dale Shields and Suzette Boyer Webb, Main Company dancers, and gorgeous sets and costumes. Morgan and the Cincinnati Ballet’s artistic and production teams spent countless hours working with Emmy award-winning Director David Ashbrock to adapt the ballet for television. Due to the pandemic, dancers will wear masks and follow socially-distancing guidelines, but Morgan said audiences will enjoy an up-close, immersive experience of The Nutcracker like never before. “With eight cameras capturing moments from every angle, even on the stage itself, this is a truly unique experience,” said Morgan. “Those magical moments we share together each year remain in this production — Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, plus we’ve added a few surprises just for this broadcast version.” Cincinnati Ballet is also honored to partner with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to create a unique recording of Tchaikovsky’s iconic music for this special performance. Cincinnati Ballet Music Director Carmon DeLeone and 35 Symphony musicians recorded a special score for the performance at Music Hall in late November. DeLeone also spent many hours editing the music for this special broadcast. A streaming version of the production will be also available to watch for a limited time after Christmas. More details to come at cballet.org.
WLWT Channel 5 schedule:
MeTV Cincinnati Channel 5.2 schedule:
Nutcracker at Home Presenting Sponsor: Frisch’s, Production Sponsor: Mercy Health, our official Sports Medicine Provider
Cincinnati Ballet 2020-2021 Season Sponsors: Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret & Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, Frisch’s, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
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 community and education programs and top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
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Nothing says “Christmas!” like 1940s jazz.
This Friday, Queen City Cabaret brings all the warmth and wonder of a jazzy Christmas cabaret to your living room. Filmed in the beautiful, historic Netherland Plaza Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, this sparkling show is sure to lift your spirits with holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and more!
Join Matthew and Sarah as they welcome in the holiday season with heart-warming music and several tidings of comfort and joy!
Don’t miss Cincinnati’s favorite cabaret duo as they share this uplifting, dazzling evening of smiles and songs. Subscribe today!
Thank you for making Queen City Cabaret a part of your holiday season! We appreciate your support so very much, and we LOVE sharing our music with you. Happy Holidays!
XOXO
Sarah & Matthew
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On December 13 and/or 20, see the outdoor recording of the talented cast of LEMONADE written by James Prideaux, directed by Ed Cohen, and produced by Equality Productions with assistance from Falcon Theatre.
LEMONADE features a pair of Midwestern housewives who find themselves one afternoon trying to escape the boredom of their lives by selling lemonade on the side of a highway. Along the way, we learn how much each needs passion and drama in their lives, true or not. Funny and sad at the same time, LEMONADE reveals how desperately we seek to avoid the mundane and how little people really know what’s beneath the surface in their friends and the people we meet every day.
The talented actresses who volunteered their talents to raise money for Falcon Theatre are:
TO RECEIVE THE YOUTUBE LINK for the recording, send a donation directly to Falcon Theatre @ https://falcontheater.net/patron-information/
The suggested donation is $10, but donate what you can. Then email equalityproductionscincy@gmail.com how much you donated so we can total the donations given.
In return, you will receive a link to the recording on the show days. The recording will only be available to view those two days.
Equality Productions produces online theater and is expected to raise nearly $2000 in 2020 for charitable organizations in the US and Canada. Its mission is to produce theater that focuses on the voices of women, people of color, and the LBGTQIA+ communities.
Visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Equality-Productions-in-Cincinnati-OH-105457637814367
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