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June 13, 2019 · 1:58 pm

Cincy Fringe’s Encore Performances Present the Best of the Fest!

CFF_Orange logo text onlyCINCINNATI, June 13, 2019 – The 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival is in its last days! With 42 performances remaining over the final three days, there are still plenty of chances – but not a lot of time – to come get weird at Cincy Fringe, where our motto is “Kinda Weird – Like You.”

Primary Lineup performances continue on Thursday and Friday, in staggered start times from 6:30 to 9 pm. With almost all productions coming in under an hour, it’s easy to sample multiple shows in one evening! Many performances so far this festival have been sold out or very close to capacity (we’re approaching a record-breaking year for sold out performances!), so patrons are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance on our website or by calling the box office at 513-300-5669. The full lineup is available at cincyfringe.com.

On Saturday, June 15, we will present a day-long festival grand finale of Encore Performances. The Pick of the Fringe Awards will be announced on Friday night, beginning at approximately 10:30 pm; each of the six winning productions will present one final performance to close out the festival. This “Best of the Fest” lets audiences sample (or revisit) the most highly-lauded and noteworthy productions of 2019 Cincy Fringe.

Individual tickets for Encore Performances go on sale both in-person and online for $15/ticket on Friday night after the winners are announced, but until then, the only way for patrons to guarantee themselves a spot to see these award-winning productions is with the purchase of an Encore Pass. At $75, these passes offer a great value (six tickets for the price of five) and ensure the holder a seat in each Encore Performance. The performances begin at 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:45 pm, and 9:00 pm.

After the winners of the Pick of the Fringe Awards are announced live in Friday night’s Bar Series programming at the Know Theatre, the lineup of Encore Performances will be shared with audiences through the Cincinnati Fringe Festival website, cincyfringe.com, as well as through our digital newsletter and all our social media channels.

For additional details on the 2019 Cincy Fringe, please visit
https://www.cincyfringe.com!

The 16th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival
WHEN
Now through June 15, 2019
Individual performance and event times vary.
Visit https://www.cincyfringe.com for more information.

WHERE
Fringe HQ (Know Theatre)
1120 Jackson Street 45202

Individual performance and event venues vary.
Visit https://www.cincyfringe.com for more information.

TICKETS
$15 single tickets
Multi-show pass options available.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting https://www.cincyfringe.com
or by calling 513.300.5669 (KNOW). 

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./U.S. Bank 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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June 13, 2019 · 10:21 am

Miamisburg High School Theatre Wins Awards at the Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards (MVHSTA)

MISC_Miamisburg High School Theatre logoJune 13, 2019 – Miamisburg High School Theatre took home multiple awards at the First Annual Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards including an overall award of Merit for their production of The Addams Family, directed by Mark Phillips, music directed by Halli Hill, and choreographed by Stacy Gear.

Modeled after the Tony Awards, the awards showcase took place on June 11, 2019 at the Schuster Center. Forty productions, from twenty-two schools, were reviewed by three qualified adjudicators from across the area who also provided directors feedback. In addition to Outstanding Musical and Play, award categories included Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress in a Play and Musical, Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Play and Musical, Outstanding Ensemble Performance, Outstanding Student Designers, Outstanding Featured Dancer, Outstanding Student Orchestra, and Theater Program Director of the Year.

The MVHSTA Showcase featured 24 students who performed solos based on the roles they are recognized for in the Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Musical category. Miamisburg High School soloists included: Nick Bradley (Gomez), Cassidy Jackson (Morticia), Ryann Davis (Alice), Caitlin Zook (Fester), and Mackenzie Fox (Pugsley). Additionally MHS Theatre had two actresses (Jenna Burke and Allie Hubler) perform in the opening and closing numbers.

MHS Theatre’s production of “The Addams Family” had multiple nominees and awards, listed below.

  • Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical
  • Merit for Production of a Musical
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical – Nick Bradley
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Cassidy Jackson, Ryann Davis, Mackenzie Fox, Caitlin Zook
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical – Allie Hubler
  • Outstanding Student Stage Management – Nathan Stelter
  • Merit for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Eden Hill
  • Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical – Jenna Burke, Mattelyn Magill

Mark Phillips, Director for The Addams Family, says “The MVHSTAs are not “Participation Awards” but are judged by highly skilled theatre professionals. Earning nine awards is an impressive feat, since many of the twenty-two schools involved walked away with only one or two, or no awards. Everyone involved in the MHS Theatre Program should be very proud of what we have accomplished.”

The award-winning cast included Nicholas Bradley as Gomez, Cassidy Jackson as Morticia and Eden Hillas Wednesday. Pugsley was played by Mackenzie Fox, Fester played by Caitlin Zook, Grandma played by Grace Levan, Lurch played by Dovea Gogo, Mal played by Noah Engel, Alice played by Ryann Davis and Lucas played by Chris Howie. The Ancestors, recognized for Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical were played by Jenna Burke, Haley Cole, Haidyn Couts, Megan Daniels, Tiffany Higgins, Allie Hubler, Mattelyn Magill, Tate Middleton, Ava Newkirk, Sophia Schafer, and Evette Williamson.

The creative team included Mark Phillips (director), Nathan Stelter (stage manager), Halli Hill (music director), Stacy Gear (choreographer), Lonnie Daniels & Melissa Smith (scenic builder), Tim Guth (sound and lighting designer) and Andrea Hubler (costume designer and marketing).  The show is produced by Tom Hubler and Melissa Fogle.  The production was additionally supported by Sabrina Sedlacko (asst stage manager), Teri Bradley (tickets & marketing) and Liz Engel (house manager). 

ABOUT MIAMISBURG HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
Miamisburg High School Theatre came roaring back to the stage in 2016 with Into the Woods and followed up that performance with High School Musical Jr. in 2018. The MHS Theatre program is committed to bringing excellence in performance opportunities for students in the 6th-12th grades in the Miamisburg School System.

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June 11, 2019 · 10:51 am

Village Players of Fort Thomas Presents Six Original Short Plays by Local Playwrights in Annual Production

VP_Life Story logoJune 10, 2019, Fort Thomas, KY—Village Players of Fort Thomas will stage its annual New Works production at 8 N Fort Thomas Ave. LIFE STORY: Six New Plays About Birth, Death and the Stuff In Between features six original short plays by local playwrights and will run June 28-30 in Village Players’ intimate theater on the bottom level of the building the organization recently inherited from the Fort Thomas Woman’s Club.

New Works is a collaborative overseen by Village Players Treasurer Will Lindsey and Angela Klocke Forbes, a local playwright and Village Players member. “A few years ago, Will and I noticed that we had a ‘tipping point’ number of members who were writing plays,” says Klocke Forbes. “We started New Works with the idea that we might be able to set ourselves apart as a community theater—one that develops and produces original work. And best of all, we’ve been able to present fresh material to our audiences.”

LIFE STORY features the work of playwrights Betsy Bossart, Jennifer Davis, A.K. Forbes, Will Lindsey, Judy Sceifres, and Eric Thomas, and the talents of local actors Heather Abbott, Mindy Baird, Rachel Baker, Dan Bavis, Chris Bishop, CJ Bossart, Ginny Butsch, Adam Drake, Jessie Faye, Kiya Fix, Erica Helmle, Meredith Hoffman Conner, Stephanie Klein, Angela Klocke Forbes, Peggy Mcdonald-Allen, Steve Myers, Bill Rinehart, Gretchen Schultz, and Matt Wick.

Nathan Henegar will direct New Works for the second year in a row. “I enjoy helping writers bring their ideas and stories to life in the collaborative laboratory that New Works creates,” he says. “The group is a great part of Village Players and I look forward to bringing the community new and original theatre for years to come.”

Tickets are just $15 and available online at villageplayers.org or at the box office an hour prior to the show each night. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Village Players of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is a vibrant community theatre that has produced plays and musicals for more than 50 years. Performing in an intimate space, you will feel like you are part of the action, sitting inches from the actors on three sides of the stage. We strive to appeal to a broad audience, producing three main-stage shows of varying styles and a children’s show each winter. Village Players is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT), Association of Community Theatres Cincinnati (ACT), Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA), and the Kentucky Theatre Association (KTA).

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June 10, 2019 · 3:14 pm

Vampires in Covington, Should We Be Scared?

MISC_Count Smackula logoCOUNT SMACKULA AND HIS THREE SCARES
Kaos Studios
June 27-30
Leapin Lizard [Mainstrasse]

(Covington, KY – June 10, 2019)

Hello Mortal. Do you want to meet a vampire?

My name is Count Christian Drago Smackula and you have found our event information. Bravo! My family Troupe and I invite you to a private evening of theatrical entertainment, drinks and candor. Together, we will share and perform century old tales from our immortal lives. This is our form, our craft and our medicine.

This particular performance is the revival of our 1919 production of Count Smackula and his Three Scares with the full original cast.  It began as a revenge piece of sorts, now the show has been adapted for today’s audience as an introduction to real vampires in the mortal public.  We will be revealing three of my most precious memories, or scares, for your entertainment.

The performances will be held at Leapin Lizard at 724 Main St. Covington, KY

  • Thursday June 27th at 8pm
  • Friday June 28th at 8pm
  • Saturday June 29th at 8pm
  • Sunday June 30th at 2pm

The Troupe includes Zadie Nageir, Durina Kovac and Lawrence Hemming. The play is written and performed by the ensemble. We unearth where Bram Stoker got some of his ideas for Dracula and bust myths about real vampires and sanguinarians. It will be a night of laughter, drama and kinship.

Leapin Lizard has graciously offered us their space to share our story with you all.  Unfortunately, the building is not handicap accessible as there is a flight of stairs to traverse to access the performance space – we apologize for this inconvenience.

Doors open an hour before the show and there will be a full-bar (vampire friendly) open before and after the show. Tickets are $20 and available at buytickets.at/kaosstudios.

Please follow our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates leading to the performance.

If you want a SNEAK PEEK, Count Smackula and the Troupe will be performing a free vampire MEET & GREET improvised show at SECOND SIGHT SPIRITS (301 Elm St. Ludlow, KY) on FRIDAY JUNE 21st, 8pm. We will be taking suggestions from the audience to perform memories from our mortal or vampire past. This is a vampire and mortal friendly event.

We can’t wait to see you there.

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June 7, 2019 · 3:20 pm

Second Weekend Bigger and Fringier!

CF19_logoCINCINNATI, June 7 – The Cincinnati Fringe Festival roars into its second weekend! The performing arts festival that’s Kinda Weird, Like You features a jam-packed schedule of performances and events, with options for all ages and tastes.

Primary Lineup performances continue all weekend, with staggered start times from 2:30 to 9 pm. Each show is an hour or less, giving audiences plenty of choice in how they schedule their days at Fringe. And there’s so much to choose from, with 26 performances on Saturday alone! Productions run the gamut from solo storytelling to dance pieces to conventional plays (although “conventional” is a relative word at Fringe).

Many performances so far this festival have been sold-out or very close to capacity, so patrons are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at cincyfringe.com or by calling the box office at 513-300-5669; the box office is open from 11 am to 9:30 pm, Tuesdays through Sundays.

Fringe is all about doing more, so the Fringe doesn’t stop when the Primary Lineup does! There are several options for younger audiences in the Family Friendly Fringe selection. This weekend, they include Storytime with Sparkle, in which one of Cincinnati’s most popular child-friendly drag clowns will read picture books about diversity and acceptance, Show Up, Kids!, a one-man improvised show that incorporates suggestions from young audience members to craft its narrative, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from Madcap Puppets. Showtimes are at 11 am and 1 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, and tickets may be reserved for free at cincyfringe.com.

We’d never forget to mention our late-night lineup of irreverent, unpredictable, but always entertaining Bar Series programming. Every night, we hear from Channel Fringe Hard-Hitting Action News for all the news that’s fit to Fringe, and then launch into special events! This weekend, Friday night is Fringe-oke (that’s karaoke with a Fringy twist!), Saturday night is Fringe Prom: Sweet 16, and Sunday night we honor the artistic community with Everyone’s an Artist Night, where artist discounts at the bar are extended to all patrons.

After all of that, we’re dark on Monday (because Fringe staff will all need the chance to sit in a dim room with a cool beverage for a moment) but then we’ll be back on Tuesday for Fringe’s final week!

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