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January 16, 2022 · 4:35 pm

2022-2023 Season Announced by Mariemont Players

MPI_logo 2020Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce our 2022-2023 season!

September 8-25, 2022
This Random World by Steven Dietz
Directed by Laura Berkemeier

Mining the comedy of missed connections, This Random World asks the serious question of how often we travel parallel paths through the world without noticing. This funny, intimate, and heartbreaking play explores the lives that may be happening just out of reach of our own. (Whimsical Drama)

November 3-20, 2022
The Gods of Comedy by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Jennifer Keith Day

Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that’s sure to turn them into academic superstars, but something goes disastrously wrong. The Ivy League will never be the same as a pair of screwball deities encounters the carnal complexity of college coeds, campus capers, and conspicuous consumption. (Comedy)

January 12-29, 2023
Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones
Directed by Aaron Whitehead

In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Despite their earnest efforts to pull themselves together for their father’s funeral, the Turpins’ other problems keep overshadowing the solemn occasion. (Comedy)

March 9-26, 2023
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn

When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. (Drama)

May 4-21, 2023
Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler
Directed by Becky Collins

In the sweet spot between their yards where both baby monitors get reception, new moms Jessie and Lina bond over coffee during naptime while laughing through the highs and lows of motherhood. A comedy with dark edges, Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America. (Comedy/Drama)

July 13-30, 2023
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Directed by Elizabeth Leigh Taylor

Assembled under the expert eye of director/lyricist, Richard Maltby, Jr., Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical. Not quite a biography, Ain’t Misbehavin’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original.

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January 14, 2022 · 10:48 am

CCM Presents Virtual MOVEABLE FEAST 2022: A BRIDGE TO THE STARS

CCM_Moveable Feast 2022Enjoy the artistry of CCM students and alumni — all from the comfort of your own home during the
college’s virtual fundraising event

CINCINNATI, OH – CCMpower is thrilled to announce the return of Cincinnati’s one-of-a-kind virtual fundraising event, Moveable Feast, featuring incredible performances by UC College-Conservatory of Music’s student artists. Despite circumstances that keep us from being together in person again, CCMpower has planned a joyful evening of artistry, food, celebration and togetherness with Moveable Feast 2022: A Bridge to the Stars, presented online on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.

Attendees can expand their artistic palettes by enjoying exceptional CCM performances and learning about the CCM students whose lives are transformed through sponsorships and patron support. The start of Moveable Feast gives virtual audiences time to choose their menu of activities while enjoying a delicious dinner from Jeff Thomas Catering and Rhinegeist Brewery — socialize with other virtual guests, chat with some of CCM’s most famed alumni like Broadway star Karen Olivo, or spend some time behind the scenes with a glimpse at how CCM productions are created — all from the comfort of your own home.

As the virtual performance begins, Moveable Feast will take you on an artistic journey through CCM, treat you to performances by stars-of-tomorrow like CCM’s Musical Theatre Class of 2024 and the college’s award-winning Jazz Orchestra, give you a glimpse behind the curtain to witness the magic of putting together a mainstage production, take you inside the journey to become an opera star and so much more. The final performance features the CCM Philharmonia in a triumphant excerpt from Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major. The evening culminates with a special treat from CCM alumnus and famed Broadway composer Stephen Flaherty, which you won’t want to miss while you enjoy a treat from dessert sponsor, Graeter’s Ice Cream!

Moveable Feast 2022 will also honor a true “Bridge to the Stars,” Distinguished Alumnus and Professor Emeritus Earl Rivers. During his nearly 50 years at CCM, Rivers built one of the most prestigious choral conducting programs in the United States. Rivers also directed the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble for 20 years, led the Knox Choir at Hyde Park’s Knox Presbyterian Church for nearly five decades and was instrumental in the success of the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati. His story and impact on CCM is an important stop on Moveable Feast’s artistic journey as the college celebrates this exemplary alumnus, teacher and artist. CCMpower also plans to celebrate Rivers in person during the next Moveable Feast!

Hosted by CCMpower — a dedicated volunteer group comprised of friends, advocates and alumni — Moveable Feast generates essential support to fund student scholarships, projects and travel opportunities. These unique educational offerings are essential to the CCM experience and provide creative opportunities for students that are vital to their growth as creators and collaborators. In the unforgiving landscape of this global pandemic, your support provides critical funding that the college needs to address the ever-changing challenges presented by COVID-19 and vital scholarship dollars for students. By attending Moveable Feast, you enjoy an unforgettable evening and provide life-changing funding support that impacts hundreds of students.

Virtual Moveable Feast: A Bridge to the Stars
7p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022
From the comfort of your own home

Schedule of Events

  • 7 p.m.: Moveable Feast website opens for paid attendees. Watch additional content, read about the CCM students whose lives you impact with your sponsorship and learn about our supporters
  • 7:15-7:45 p.m.: Interactive Chat rooms with faculty and alumni from Musical Theatre, Choral Studies, Performance Studies, Theatre, Design and Production and Media Production
  • 8-9:30 p.m.: Moveable Feast 2022 – A Bridge to the Stars

Purchasing Tickets
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at ccm.uc.edu/moveablefeast or over the phone at 513-556-2100. General Admission and Young Professional tickets cost $25; CCM Alumni tickets cost $15.

Become a Moveable Feast Sponsor or Host: Sponsorship and host levels range from $150-$10,000. View a full list of levels and benefits. To discuss benefit details or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chloe McIntosh, Moveable Feast Coordinator, at 513-556-2100 or chloe.mcintosh@uc.edu.

After purchasing tickets, audience members will receive registration information on how to access the event website. If you don’t live in the Eastern Standard Time zone or simply want to watch Moveable Feast at a different time, the performances will be accessible at your convenience on the event website with your login information.

A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music (CCM) is the largest single source of performing arts presentations in the
state of Ohio. For a complete calendar of events, please visit us online at ccm.uc.edu.
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January 10, 2022 · 11:08 am

Sinclair Theatre Presents THE MEETING

SCCT_The Meeting promoSinclair Theatre will present The Meeting, by Jeff Stetson, on Feb 9 & 10 in Blair Hall Theatre, building 2 on the downtown Dayton campus.

What if Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had had a private strategy session? This fictional account of a meeting between two of the most important men of modern times takes place in 1965 in a Harlem hotel during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

“Differing in their philosophies, but alike in their mutual respect, the two men debate their varying approaches to the same social problems…” according to Dramatists Play Service.

Directed by Sinclair Theatre graduate, Shaun Diggs, this production will be offered free of charge through the support of Sinclair’s Diversity Office. Performances are at 7 pm on Feb. 9th and 10th with a matinee performance at noon on the 10th.

There will be no tickets for this event. All seating is on a first come, first served basis, however, groups of 10 or more can reserve seats by contacting patti.celek@sinclair.edu . Masks must be worn on all Sinclair campuses. A study guide, written by Furaha Henry Jones, is available upon request. The production is about 30 minutes, with a panel discussion following.

Cast includes Shaun Diggs as Martin Luther King, Jr.; Rico Parker as Malcolm X; and DeAngelo Powell as the Rashad, the bodyguard. Additional support provided by Sinclair Theatre alumni Andrew Ian Adams (costumes), and Ronald J. Frost (stage management and lighting). 

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January 10, 2022 · 10:22 am

Important Season Schedule Changes Announced by Falcon Theatre

FT_logoBased on the surge in Covid cases across the country and in our area, we have decided to adjust our production schedule for the remainder of the season. We are postponing all remaining shows by two weeks.

Here are the updated performance dates for the remainder of our season:

RED SPEEDO:
Feb 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2022

SILENT SKY:
April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2022

SPUNK:
May 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, June 2, 3, 4, 2022

If you have tickets for any of these shows, our box office will contact you to reschedule your tickets.  If you are unable to use your tickets due to these changes, you’re welcome to exchange your tickets for a future production.

We appreciate your understanding while we navigate the quickly changing health and safety landscape that all arts organizations are facing.  Falcon has always put the safety of our audience and our artists first and will continue to do so.  You can review our complete health and safety guidelines here.

Thank you for supporting Falcon Theatre,
Ted Weil
Producing Artistic Director

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January 7, 2022 · 10:51 am

NKU SOTA Postpones Dates for Remaining Theatre & Dance Season

NKU_SOTA logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) will be postponing its remaining spring 2022 productions by one week as a precaution for the campus and community due to recent COVID cases fueled by the Omicron variant. This includes the regional premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, moved to Feb. 25–March 6, 2022; the 20th Anniversary of the YES Festival of new plays, moved to April 7-17, 2022; and Dance ’22 will run April 22-24, 2022. Tickets for each production will be available about one month prior to their respective openings. Patrons can purchase tickets and view up-to-date information at nku.edu/tickets. Please contact the SOTA Box Office at (859) 572-5464 or email at boxoffice@nku.edu with any questions or concerns.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Feb. 25–March 6, 2022
Tickets on sale: Jan. 24, 2022

As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control and mythological monsters and Greek gods on his trail. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. Now he and his friends must embark on an epic quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book is an action-packed, mythical adventure that will thrill everyone in the family.

YES Festival of New Plays – 20th Anniversary
The Year End Series (YES) Festival is NKU’s new-play festival, the oldest collegiate new-play festival in the country. Learn more at nku.edu/yesfestival.

  • Falstaff and the Endless Machine by Jared Michael Delaney | April 7-17, 2022
    Tickets on sale: March 7, 2022
    Young Jack Falstaff is eager to join the army and prove himself worthy of becoming a knight, both to himself and his friends at the Boar’s Head Tavern. After he signs up, however, he is given duties that he didn’t expect and don’t exactly sit right with him. How can he decide between friendship and duty? Love and honor? Justice and the law? Falstaff explores how the most famous drunken coward in literary history became who he became.
  • New Year’s Eve at the Stop-n-Go by Samantha Oty | April 8-17, 2022
    Tickets on sale: March 7, 2022
    A group of friends confront their changing lives and each other at a convenience store on Dec. 31, 1999.
  • Keeper of the Realm by D. Lynn Meyers | April 1-16, 2022
    The Carnegie – Covington, KY
    Tickets available at TheCarnegie.com
    What happens when middle age parents unexpectedly pass and their 20 something children get together to decide what happens to their family house and possessions? Add in the parents who haven’t quite moved on and mysterious person with an eye to encyclopedias. Keeper of the Realm is about those we love and what is truly never lost.

Dance ’22 | April 22-24, 2022
Tickets on sale: March 28, 2022

Featuring a company of our best young dance artists, along with new and innovative works created by faculty, guest artists, and nationally renowned choreographers, Dance ’22 has something for everyone – theatre dance, contemporary and classical ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and world dance.

Health & Safety Guidelines
With safety in mind, SOTA is moving to touchless mobile ticketing and print-at-home options. If you do not have a mobile device or home printing capabilities, please call the Box Office (859) 572-5464 for alternative options.

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all sales will become credit card only to create a “touchless” payment environment for improved health and safety of guests.

NKU is following all CDC and government guidelines, and continues to monitor the COVID situation. Masks are required indoors on campus for all guests, vaccinated and unvaccinated. In addition, actors undergo routine COVID-19 testing in order to perform without a face mask and to ensure the safety of guests. Visit nku.edu/covid19 for the latest information.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

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