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August 19, 2022 · 2:42 pm

The Carnegie Announces Departure of Theatre Director, Maggie Perrino

TC_Maggie PerrinoCOVINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2022) – Today, The Carnegie announced that long-time Theatre Director Maggie Perrino will leave to pursue a new position as the artistic director of the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati. She will finish out the summer season with The Carnegie and is set to change positions in early September.

Since starting with The Carnegie in 2015, Perrino has successfully grown The Carnegie’s theatre program and distinguished herself in the region’s theatre community. Under Perrino’s leadership, The Carnegie theatre navigated audiences and performers through the pandemic. During this time Perrino founded The Carnegie’s Creative Disruption Committee, an artist-driven consortium dedicated to creating live theatre opportunities during the pandemic and included outdoor productions throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.

More recently, Perrino originated The Carnegie’s Summer Theatre Series. This new repertory series is the region’s only summer stock style programming and proudly creates summer employment opportunities for local theatre professionals and college students.

“Maggie has left an amazing mark on our organization and will forever be a part of The Carnegie family.” said Carnegie Executive Director Kim Best. “Maggie’s passion and experience make her perfect for her new position and SCPA is lucky to be gaining such an accomplished artist and educator. Everyone at The Carnegie wishes her the best of luck in this next endeavor.”

Efforts are currently underway to fill the theatre director position. More information can be found at thecarnegie.com/now-hiring/.

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About The Carnegie
The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center. More information about The Carnegie is available at http://www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.The Carnegie is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Kentucky Arts Council, City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and Cincinnati International Wine Festival.

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August 19, 2022 · 11:47 am

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Makes Regional Premiere at Falcon Theatre

FT_The Half-Life of Marie Curie logoScience Made Them Remarkable. Friendship Made Them Resilient.

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE By Lauren Gunderson

Makes Regional Premiere at Falcon Theatre

“A 90-minute slice of history brimming with wit and wisdom.” – NewYorkStageReview.com

Production Begins September 23 through October 8, 2022

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre opens its’ 2022-2023 season with the Regional premiere of playwright Lauren Gunderson’s The Half-Life of Marie Curie, a compelling new play about renowned scientist Marie Curie and radical engineer Hertha Ayrton—and the friendship that strengthened their resolve to pursue their ambitions.

In 1911, Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements radium and polonium. By 1912, she was the object of ruthless gossip over an alleged affair with the married Frenchman Paul Langevin, all but erasing her achievements from public memory. Weakened and demoralized by the press lambasting her as a “foreign” Jewish temptress and a homewrecking traitor, Marie agrees to join her friend and colleague Hertha Ayrton, an electromechanical engineer and suffragette. The Half-Life of Marie Curie revels in the power of female friendship as it explores the relationship between these two brilliant women, both of whom are mothers, widows, and fearless champions of scientific inquiry.

Filled with snappy back-and-forth dialogue, this two-woman play is directed by Falcon Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Ted J. Weil, and features Tara Williams (Marie Curie) and Tracy M. Schoster (Hertha Ayrton).

Performances are September 23, 24, 29, 30 and October 1, 6, 7, 8 at 8:00 PM EST. Ticket prices are $28 for adults and $15 for students with valid ID. Visit falcontheater.net for details and to reserve your seats.

Health and Safety Information
In keeping with our policy of putting safety first and also responding to national and local health and safety guidelines, Falcon will no longer require vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests of our patrons. Masks are welcome and strongly recommended, but not required. Please read through all our health and safety guidelines here for full details, which will be updated with all the latest changes so check back before coming to the theater to ensure you understand the current safety guidelines.

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August 18, 2022 · 10:10 am

2023 Season Announced by Brookville Community Theatre

BVCT_logoBCT is proud to announce our 38th season!

ENCHANTED APRIL
(Comedy-Drama)
by Matthew Barber
Directed by Sara Bortz
Auditions: December 27th & 28th at 7pm
Performances: February 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26

DEARLY BELOVED
(Comedy)
by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten
Directed by Debbi Robbins
Auditions: February 28th & March 1st at 7pm
Performances: April 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30

GREASE
(Musical)
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by James Nelson
Auditions: April 25th & 26th at 7pm
Performances: June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16

**Due to new licensing restrictions, we will not be able to perform Mamma Mia as previously announced**

PLAZA SUITE
(Comedy)
by Neil Simon
Directed by James Nelson
Auditions: July 11th & 12th at 7pm
Performances: September 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

STUCK AT HOME
(Comedy)
by Brian Starchman
Directed by Bonnie Bertelson
Auditions: September 19th & 20th at 7pm
Performances: November 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19

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August 17, 2022 · 9:18 am

Bridgerton Themed Murder Mystery Coming to Cincinnati

MISC_Death and Diamonds logo From the people who brought you Cheesecake and Murder: A Golden Girls themed Murder Mystery, comes a seductive new mystery for you to solve.

DEATH AND DIAMONDS is set in the steamy, gossip filled world of Regency era London join a cast of familiar characters for an evening of murder and intrigue. Gather clues and try to figure out whodunnit in this fun interactive show.

If you like puzzles, murder, and scandal this show is for you! Prizes will be given for Bridgerton Trivia, best dressed, and to whomever solves the mystery. Great for a girls night out, a unique date night or fun with fellow Bridgerton loving friends! Join us for a sizzling evening of DEATH AND DIAMONDS!

The show features local actors Eileen Earnest, Sean Mette, Alison Rampa, Spring Starr Pilow and Malik Zaheer.

Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets include a buffet style three- course dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar provided.

Shows are Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Gangster’s Dueling Piano Bar. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm.

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August 8, 2022 · 10:40 am

2022-2023 Season Announced by Wright State University

WSUFrom WSU Newsroom

Wright State Theatre 2022–23 season features classic and contemporary plays, musicals and dance

Wright State University Theatre will present a new season of exciting classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance during the 2022–2023 academic year.

The new season celebrates Wright State Theatre’s first as part of the newly organized School of Fine and Performing Arts in the College of Liberal Arts.

“Wright State Theatre’s next season explores our shared search for human connection, meaning and self-discovery,” said Joe Deer, artistic director and distinguished professor of musical theatre. “These productions give Dayton audiences a chance to see the work of exceptional performing arts students preparing to follow past Raider alumni to Broadway, Hollywood, national and international stages and screens.”

Season tickets are now on sale on the School of Fine and Performing Arts website or by calling David Emery, Box Office manager, at 937-775-2500.

“The Mousetrap,” Sept. 23–Oct. 2, Festival Playhouse
Wright State opens its Festival Playhouse season with Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” the longest-running play in modern theatre history. The mystery centers on a group of apparent strangers who have gathered in an old English country house cut off by a blizzard and discover that there is a murderer in their midst. “The Mousetrap” is led by guest director Jason Podplesky with scenic design by Dick Block, associate head of drama at Carnegie Mellon University.

“Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy,” Nov. 4–20, Festival Playhouse
“Sister Act” is the feel-good pop/gospel musical comedy based on the hit film. Those who loved Wright State Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” last season won’t want to miss “Sister Act.” “Sister Act” is directed and choreographed by Greg Hellems, head of musical theatre at Wright State.

“Bright Star,” Nov. 18–Dec. 4, Herbst Theatre
“Bright Star,” by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, is a joyous and heartfelt bluegrass musical story of love and redemption. The musical will be directed and choreographed by guest artist Leslie Goddard Baum.

“Arcadia,” Feb. 3–12, 2023, Festival Playhouse
“Arcadia,” by Tom Stoppard, leaps artfully between 1809 and the present while exploring the possibilities life offers as we make seemingly minor but irreversible choices. The drama is directed by Marya Spring Cordes, associate professor of theatre and associate chair of the School of Fine and Performing Arts.

“The Laramie Project,” Feb. 17–26, Herbst Theatre
“The Laramie Project,” by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project, is about the reaction to the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student. The story is told through the actual words of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand in Laramie, Wyoming. “The Laramie Project” is directed by Josh Aaron McCabe, associate professor of theatre and produced in collaboration with Wright State’s Office of LGBTQA Affairs.

Plans are underway to offer concurrent programming related to the production.

“On The Town,” March 17–April 8, Festival Playhouse
“On The Town” is the landmark musical comedy by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Featuring a full onstage orchestra, Wright State Theatre’s production and will be presented in collaboration with other programs in the School of Fine and Performing Arts. “On The Town” is directed by Deer with musical direction by F. Wade Russo.

Wright State Dance in Concert, April 20–23, Festival Playhouse
The Wright State Dance in Concert brings together the talents of faculty members in the Wright State Dance Program and outstanding guest choreographers to present a bouquet of ballet, jazz and modern dance. The concert includes guest performances by partner companies Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II and Dayton Ballet II.

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