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April 14, 2021 · 1:55 pm

Emerge from the Darkness in CRYPSIS, a Devised, Immersive Audio Walking Tour

KTC_Crypsis logoAvailable Beginning April 28

It’s been over a year since we’ve shared space. Life as we know it isn’t back, just yet – but there are signs. Things emerging. Stories calling to be told.

The Know team invites you to walk with us – literally – as a new story about emerging from the darkness unfolds around you.

Join us at your convenience, beginning April 28, for an immersive audio tale designed to follow the path you choose – towards reunion, or toward revenge.

Designed to be experienced in Cincinnati’s spectacular Eden Park, CRYPSIS is a new audio play with a bonus: We’re using geolocation technology to advance the story with new scenes as you walk past certain landmarks — iconic locations that, as you listen, perhaps become something more.

This pay-what-you-can mashup of an audio drama and interactive walking tour takes inspiration from two legendary myths – Persephone from the Greek tradition, and Inanna from Mesopotamian lore.

Two women wronged. Two paths to the underworld. Two very different journeys back to the surface – and two paths for you to choose, as well.

How does it work? 

Once CRYPSIS becomes available at knowtheatre.com starting April 28, you’ll be able to pay whatever you choose, and we’ll send you the link you need to download the Echoes app on your smartphone or tablet.  Then, when you are ready to walk your path in Eden Park, you’ll open the app on your digital device, load up our story and its associated map, and follow your heart – either to redemption, or revenge.

As you walk along some of Cincinnati’s most scenic pathways and celebrated landmarks, you’ll be given prompts to see certain things in new ways, make choices of which way to go, and discover what it means to re-emerge.

After the year we’ve had, who couldn’t use an excuse to get out of the house, stretch your wings, and explore? 

Created and conceived entirely by the Know Theatre staff, with voice talents including beloved local actor Jordan Trovillion, CRYPSIS is for anyone who is hungry to scratch their way out of isolation and back into the light. (And if you’re not ready or able to join us in Eden Park, we’ll have a version of the show that you can experience from home).

We’ve missed you, Cincinnati. Come walk with us as this new story unfolds.

PRODUCTION TEAM

  • Devising Team: Henry Bateman,Doug Borntrager, Liz Carman, Andrew Hungerford, Zach Robinson, Kayla Williams, Meghan Winter, Tamara Winters
  • Sound Designer: Douglas J. Borntrager
  • Cast: Jordan Trovillion, additional voices TBD

AT A GLANCE

Production: CRYPSIS

Dates: available for download April 28 – June 30, 2021

Where: Online, to be enjoyed while walking Eden Park. An online version with video and audio will also be available.

Tickets: This production is pay-what-you-can, and all proceeds support the ongoing mission and artists of Know Theatre. Make your purchase at knowtheatre.com, and once you do, you’ll get a link to download the Echoes app (echoes.xyz) on your mobile device, where you will be able to access the audio and map for your walking tour.

Know Theatre is Cincinnati’s Theatrical Playground. The Know showcases unexpected voices, new works, and plays that embrace the inherent theatricality of the live experience. Know Theatre seeks to be a place where artists and audiences feel welcome to take artistic risks, creating work that is cutting edge and accessible. 

Know Theatre’s work is made possible, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.  

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. 

Know Theatre is also supported by The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, helping to change our communities for the better through collaboration and innovation, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. 

 Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group and an Associate Member of the National New Play Network. 

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April 14, 2021 · 1:45 pm

Abby Marcus Named the New Managing Director for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_A Marcus Headshot1CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park announced today the appointment of Abby Marcus as the new Managing Director. Currently, Marcus is managing director of the Orchard Project, a multidisciplinary artist residency program in Saratoga Springs, NY. She has also served as managing director of CalArts Center for New Performance in Los Angeles and as finance director at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY, where she helped oversee their $32 million capital expansion project. She will replace Buzz Ward, who will retire after serving 29 years in leadership at the Playhouse.
“Abby is the next generation of arts leadership – creative, innovative and inclusive,” says Blake Robison, the Playhouse’s artistic director. “Her financial acumen and strategic thinking will help lead us into a new era as we emerge from the pandemic and expand our work with all parts of the greater Cincinnati community. I am excited to welcome Abby and look forward to partnering with her.”

In addition to her finance and management background, Marcus serves as a creative producer of Vampire Cowboys, an OBIE Award-winning theatre company in New York City. She has held previous leadership positions at NYC’s Baryshnikov Arts Center, the Dramatists Guild of America and the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis.

Marcus arrives at a transformational moment in Playhouse history, as the company begins construction on its $49.5 million theatre complex. The new 539-seat mainstage, Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre, includes new rehearsal rooms, costume shop and backstage areas. It will expand what can be done on stage with state-of-the art theatre technology and joins the previously renovated Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre to create a fully modernized Playhouse for generations to come.

“Abby’s proven experience in financial and theatre management, combined with past success in building and operating a new theatrical facility, make her the ideal fit for the Playhouse at this pivotal time,” says Board President Ellen van der Horst. “We are delighted to welcome Abby to the Playhouse family.”

Marcus is scheduled to step into the role beginning in July 2021. She will work with Ward on the leadership transition until he retires on June 30 and becomes Managing Director Emeritus.

“I am thrilled to join the Playhouse and to support Blake, the Board, and the staff of this nationally regarded institution as we bring live performances back to the community and create a beautiful new home for the future,” says Marcus. “It is not every day that one has the opportunity to engage with an organization that has been so well-managed for so many years. Together, we will build on the Playhouse’s many successes and continue to grow in the years to come.”

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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April 14, 2021 · 12:29 pm

TDW Releases GOOD WILL as Part of Home View Theatre

TDW_Good Will promoThe Drama Workshop continues its series of short theatrical works released as online videos. The Home View Theatre series continues with the release of GOOD WILL, written by Teri Foltz, and directed by Julie Jordan.

GOOD WILL stars Steve Phelan and Linda Callahan who play adult siblings who are going through items in their recently deceased mother’s garage. They become nostalgic, and then unearth surprises about their mother.

Tickets to stream any of the Home View Theatre productions can be purchased at https://thedramaworkshop.org/homeview-series2 or by calling the box office at (513)598-8303. Single videos are $5 or you can subscribe to the series of six videos for only $25.

Besides GOOD WILL, the second series of Home View Theatre plays includes:

  • The Rules, a comedy by Jessie Faye. As they prepare for a first date, a man and woman reflect on societal pressure, self-doubt, and the complexities of the perfect outfit. TDW is excited to welcome Jeff and Maddy Weinkam to their TDW debut. They will play the couple, and Jeff is directing. The Rules is available now.
  • Vir:Us, a collection of monologues written by a group of TDW artists who began a writer’s group during their pandemic downtime. Each monologue, performed by its author, explores how people try to make connections with others during the pandemic. The group of actor/playwrights consist of Chris Bishop, Betsy Bossart, Stephanie Klein, Lindsey Pullum, Fred Tacon and Eric Thomas. Vir:Us is available now.
  • Second Story Jobs, a comedy by Fred Tacon that portrays what happens when an extremely overworked tooth fairy visits an adult man. The video will be directed by Lynne Aronson and feature Michael Sharon and Rusty Lacy. Second Story Jobs is available now.
  • Indian Sign, a play by Clint Bramkamp. Conflict arises between a man leading a campaign to keep a twenty-eight foot advertising sign depicting a caricature of a Native American and a woman who takes personal offense to the sign. Richard Zenk directs the cast which features Jessie Faye and John McInerney. Indian Sign is available now.
  • I’m Bloody Retired, a comedy by Eric Thomas. Retiring Detective Sergeant Royal is given one last assignment – to train rookie Detective Francis – and one last case — to finally bring down his arch-nemesis. Dennis Murphy will direct and play Detective Royal. The cast also includes Nicholas Dunker, Lindsey Pullum, Chris Bishop, Karen Romero and Stephenie Klein. I’m Bloody Retired will premiere later in April.

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April 14, 2021 · 12:21 pm

NKU SOTA Presents Outdoor Concert at Yeatman’s Cove

NKU_One Voice logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts will be presenting a live, outdoor concert on April 22 and 23 at the P&G Pavilion at Yeatman’s Cove.

The NKU Philharmonic Orchestra and NKU Choirs will perform an uplifting outdoor concert, featuring the music of John Williams, the Wailin’ Jennys, and more. Performers include two “on the rise” student artists and winners of the 2021 NKU Philharmonic Concerto Competition, Maddie Pittman on the violin and James Tober on the clarinet.

“As a result of this pandemic, we have been given a renewed perspective of the importance of the arts, specifically the importance of making music together and sharing live music with an audience” said Katie Barton, Director of Choral Studies. “This concert, ‘One Voice,’ is our demonstration to one another and the community that our music-making can persevere through a pandemic, and that, with one voice, we will continue to create, perform, and inspire.”

  • What: “One Voice” NKU SOTA Philharmonic Orchestra & Choirs
  • When: April 22 and 23 at 6 p.m.
  • Where: P&G Pavilion at Yeatman’s Cove (705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH)

“Virtual learning in a pandemic is not an excuse to stop. It’s an opportunity to get creative, do things in a new way, and to adapt. We’re dedicated to continuing music. A significant dedication was required to make opportunities work that are both safe and done with excellence” said Amy Gillingham Culligan, Director of Orchestras. “This concert is something to celebrate. It is a testament to the resilience of our students and our artform.”

As safety is a top concern, all musicians will be masked, even utilizing special custom masks for the woodwind and brass players. Audience members will be required to wear masks and all will be socially distanced both on-stage and off. These protocols are in place to ensure that this is a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. It is advised to bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. 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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April 14, 2021 · 9:41 am

SHE’S CRAZY: MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER MYTHS Available April 30-May 2 at Footlighters

FLI_Shes Crazy logoSHE’S CRAZY: MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER MYTHS is a musical theater edu-tainment show that educates, uplifts, and inspires audiences to rethink the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. Topics addressed include depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, PTSD, and suicide.

SHE’S CRAZY takes a very unique approach to these very relevant topics. Through humor, personal stories and songs, the three performers of SHE’S CRAZY have brought healing and hope to audiences since 2015. ​

In honor of May Mental Health month, Footlighters is honored to play host to Sherry, Cathy, and Erin as they bring laughter and education to the serious discussion of mental illness. Please feel free to make a donation to help us continue to provide world class entertainment to the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.

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