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The Carnegie to Host Portrait Fundraiser

TC_logo_newCincinnati’s Favorite Theatre Photographer Hosts Fundraiser for The Carnegie

COVINGTON, KY – You’re so pretty, you ought to be in pictures – and there’s no better place for a new portrait than The Carnegie’s theatre. It’s for a good cause, too!

Cincinnati’s favorite theatre photographer, Mikki Schaffner is offering limited portrait sessions at The Carnegie between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13 and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Each 40-minute session is $250 and guests will receive 15-25 images from their shoot. Make-up artist services will also be available for an additional $100 per person.

More than half of the costs from each portrait session will go to support The Carnegie’s Theatre Series. The Carnegie Theatre Series produces professional, innovative stagings of an eclectic range of theatrical works. Striving to unite the greater Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati theatre community through partnerships and collaborations, the series engages and nurtures both emerging and established talent, including working professionals, committed part-time theatre artists, university performing arts students and younger students.

“This fundraiser was Mikki’s idea. Her ability to capture life’s best moments, even in this time of social distancing, makes this an incredible opportunity for the public – how could we say no?,” said Maggie Perrino Theatre Director at the Carnegie. “Creative funding opportunities like this as well as The Carnegie’s Creative Disruption Committee programming strengthens our organization and assists us in continuing to share the arts with the community.”

A limited number of sessions are available and are expected to sell out quickly. Book your session today by contacting The Carnegie Box Office, Tuesday–Friday between noon to 5 p.m. in person, by phone at (859) 957-1940 or online at www.thecarnegie.com. 

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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 www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from ArtsWave, Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation.

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2021 Season Announced by Brookville Community Theater

BVCT_logoThe Brookville Community Theatre Board of Directors has been carefully following all updates and guidelines from Governor DeWine regarding COVID-19. Even though things are opening up, theatres still have strict restrictions on seating capacity and guidelines. We have weighed all options and have decided to postpone our April show “Blithe Spirit” until September. Our upcoming season will tentatively be:

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Musical)
Music by Richard Rogers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Directed by James Nelson
Auditions: May 4th & 5th at 7pm
Performances: July 1-18

BLITHE SPIRIT (Comedy)
by Noel Coward
Directed by Larry Lindstrom
Auditions: July 20th & 21st at 7pm
Performances: September 9-19

CHRISTMAS DREAMS (Holiday Drama)
by Jon Robertson
Directed by Sherron Henry
Auditions: September 21st & 22nd 7pm
Performances: November 11-21

We thank you for your continued support and patience during this trying time.

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Registration Open for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s Virtual Summer CAMPS

ETC_logo(Cincinnati, OH) Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) presents a summer of fun, active camps, which feature a variety of fun opportunities for kids and teens to connect with and learn from world-class theater professionals. In response to the ongoing pandemic and building upon last year’s successful and creative socially-distanced format, all 2021 summer camps are currently scheduled to be held virtually. The camp day is structured to ensure participants are active and moving while still following instruction through a screen.

In addition to performance-focused camps and classes, ETC’s popular, one-of-a-kind Technical Theatre Intensive is a unique chance for aspiring artists who are eager to participate in theatre but who may prefer working behind-the-scenes. Featuring workshops taught by the same incredible talent that grace the ETC stage, participants will learn from the very best. No audition is necessary, however, space is limited.

Although the learning platform has shifted, the goals are still the same, with students leaving instruction equipped with a strong foundation of acting and production skills along with a practical portfolio, which may include a voiceover reel, on-camera acting experience, and set design. 

Junior Summer Camp
Ages 7–15
July 12–24, 2021 (Mon-Fri only); Performances on July 23 & 24
Tuition: $675

This fun two-week camp focuses on acting fundamentals and promotes self-confidence, communication, and teamwork. Camp culminates in a production of the virtual play The Super Non-Heroes, by Taryn Temple, shared with family and friends. Workshops and topics include performance techniques, improv and acting, movement and stage combat, audition skills, and more! 

High School Summer Intensive
Ages 13-18
July 26-30, 2021
Tuition: $295

This one-week intensive includes five exciting, fun-packed days aimed at refining young artists’ acting skills and is appropriate for actors working to take their craft to the next level. Participants dive into more advanced performance topics including improv, acting, audition technique, character development, script analysis, and more. This summer camp culminates in a showcase performance for family and friends on the final day.

Technical Theatre Summer Intensive
Ages 13-18
July 12-16, 2021
Tuition: $295

This one-week intensive explores costumes, props, lighting, sound, set design, and stage management while fostering the skills necessary for technical theatre including ingenuity, resourcefulness, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. 

Registration
For more information or to register online, visit www.ensemblecincinnati.org/camps-classes or call (513) 421-3555.

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2020-2021 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich and inspire our audiences.

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PARALLEL WALLS Runs Online Feb. 19-21 at Cincinnati Lab Theatre

LAB_Parallel Walls logoLAB is excited to announce that our seventh season continues this February with a live-streamed staged reading of PARALLEL WALLS by Jeffrey K. Miller.

Directed by Elizabeth a. Harris. Starring: Aaron Epstein, Eric Kilpatrick, Adam Bass, Rachael Maye Aronoff, Linda Callahan, and Torie Pate.

A vicious hate crime involving three young men quickly casts victim and predator, but is there a greater shared victimhood? What is the media’s responsibility in skewing the narrative to fit a mold?

PARALLEL WALLS illuminates the complicated motivations of these men through the framework of contrasting family histories. It’s an exploration of masculinity, love, sexual stigma, and a great psychological paradox: do we build walls to keep others out, or to keep something in?

Join us on February 19th, 20th, and 21st 2021 at 7pm via zoom. Tickets will be available for purchase on Tikly’s website at: https://go.tikly.co/cincinnatilabtheatre

All performances will be performed remotely and live-streamed via Zoom on the show dates only. Once you have purchased a ticket you will not be sent a link to access the show until the date of the performance. Thirty minutes before show time you will be sent a link and password for the Zoom performance via email to access the show.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you all at the live-stream!

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THE RULES Kicks Off TDW’s HOME VIEW THEATRE: SERIES II

TDW_The Rules logoTHE RULES written by Jessie Faye and directed by Jeff Weinkam is available NOW as part of TDW’s HOME VIEW THEATRE: SERIES II.

As they prepare for a first date, a man and woman reflect on societal pressure, self-doubt, and the complexities of the perfect outfit. Featuring Jeff and Maddy Weinkam in their TDW debut!

Get your streaming ticket at www.thedramaworkshop.org/homeview-series2, or get the whole series of six short theatrical works for just $25.

Thank you for supporting local theatre!

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