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May 29, 2017 · 9:11 am

Carnegie Executive Director Katie Brass Resigns

TC_logo_new(Covington, KY) May, 26, 2017– The Carnegie announced today that its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Executive Director, Katie Brass.  Brass is leaving to spend more time with her family.

Katie came to The Carnegie from the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center in July of 2007 as development director, and was promoted to executive director just sixteen months later. During her tenure The Carnegie completed a $200,000+ front plaza renovation, expanded programming across all departments, underwent a rebranding, and expanded to include a set-building workshop at the Hellman Creative Center, among other accomplishments.

“As a board member for the past nine years I’ve had the pleasure of working very closely with Katie, and know first hand the impact her leadership has had on the organization,” said Molly Prues, Carnegie Board President. “All of us on the Board wish Katie nothing but the best, and will all miss working with her.”

The Carnegie’s Board of Directors will meet in July to discuss next steps in filling the Executive Director role. The Carnegie’s Deputy Director, Kim Best, has been named interim executive director.

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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 Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation.

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May 29, 2017 · 9:00 am

2017-2018 Season Announced by Village Players

Village Players is pleased to announce our 2017-2018 season:

VP_Collected Stories lgooCOLLECTED STORIES 
By Donald Margulies
Directed by Dan Maloney

Audition Dates: July 9 & 10, 2017
Performance Dates: SEPT 29, 30; OCT 1, 5, 6 & 7 (2017)

Six years in the lives of two intensely creative people— Prof. Ruth Steiner and Ruth’s most devoted disciple, Lisa Morrison—are chronicled in this award-winning play. Hoping to become a writer herself, Lisa latches on to Ruth for consul, advice, and moral support. The trouble begins when Lisa gets into print and her reputation begins to surpass that of her mentor.

VP_The Unvarnished Truth logoTHE UNVARNISHED TRUTH
By Royce Ryton
Directed by Steve Phelan

Performance Dates: DEC 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9 (2017)

Tom and Annabel are a reasonably happy couple. But one evening they have an argument as to who loves the other most. A rough and tumble ensues, and to his horror, Tom discovers that Annabel is dead. So starts a hectic evening of black farce. The hysterical ending finds the stage littered with female corpses, frantic males and a potential fifth victim banging on the door

VP_Ring Around the Moon logoRING ROUND THE MOON 
By Jean Anouilh; Adapted by Christopher Fry
Directed by Alan Karol

Performance Dates: FEB 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 & 17 (2018)

A poetic mixture of farce, romance and comedy. Twin brothers—shy, sensitive Frederic and heartless, aggressive Hugo—are embroiled in a love triangle. To save Frederic from an unhappy marriage, Hugo tries to distract him with a beautiful dancer who isn’t all she seems. Not only does she break up the cynical romances that have been going on before she arrived, but she loses her own heart as well.

BingoBasicLogoBINGO! THE WINNING MUSICAL 
By Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid and David Holcenberg
Directed by Peggy Kenney

Performance Dates: APR 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 & 28 (2018)

A group of die-hard bingo players will stop at nothing to make their weekly game. In between the number calling, strange rituals and fierce competitions, love blossoms and long-lost friends reunite. Lovable characters Vern, Honey and Patsy spring to life while audiences play bingo right along with them.

Subscription levels:

  • Individual tickets: $20
  • Pick 3 (any three), $45 — a $15 savings
  • All Access (all four shows), $60 — a $20 savings

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May 24, 2017 · 11:17 am

Buy One Get One 50% Off for IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_Its Only a Play logoIT’S ONLY A PLAY
by Terrence McNally

June 2, 3, 9 & 10 – 8:00pm
June 10 – 3:00pm

Directed by Nathan Greer

Featuring: Chris Griesinger, Karen Griesinger, Ken Jaffe,  Diane Minnich Weber, Jacob O’Connor, Glenn Schaich & Michael Schlotterbeck

If you have ever attended an Opening Night Party then you know what the energy can be like. Everyone is riding high on all of the work that has been put into the production at hand. But there is one more step to make the experience complete. THE REVIEWS. That insane moment when we all care what somewhat else thinks.

IT’S ONLY A PLAY takes us to opening night of Peter Austin’s new play as he anxiously awaits to see if his show is a hit. With his career on the line, he shares his big First Night with his “best” friend, a television star, his novice producer, his doped-up diva, his genius director, a lethal drama critic, and a fresh-off-the-bus coat check attendant on his first night in Manhattan.

It’s alternately raucous, ridiculous and tender—and proves that sometimes the biggest laughs happen offstage. This play contains some adult language.

THE OFFER
Buy one get on 50% off. So grab a theatre friend or just a friend and come and laugh at this ridiculous cast of characters. Call 513.425.7140 and make your pre-paid reserved seat reservation. Or you can walk – in. Offer is valid as long as seats are available. Must show this AD upon arrival to receive offer.

Middletown Lyric Theatre | 1530 Central Avenue | Middletown, Ohio | 513.425.7140

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May 22, 2017 · 2:18 pm

The Carnegie at Cincinnati Fringe Festival

CFF_Two Truths logo

The Carnegie is excited to partner with The Mini Microcinema and Chase Public in the creation of a new, multi-media performance piece selected for the 2017 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. The work features work by 30+ independent filmmakers, writers, actors, and artists.

TWO TRUTHS: NOTES ON THE CINEMATOGRAPHER is an avant-garde mixed media mashup of Robert Bresson’s celebrated book on film making. Audiences will choose between pairings of notes that probe the dividing line between film and theatre. For each note selected by the audience, a film or live scene created in response to that note will be shown. Every show will be different and every audience will have the opportunity to create a unique performance experience.

Show Dates

Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:45pm
Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 7:45pm
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 4:45pm
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:45pm
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 7:45pm

All screenings will take place at
The Mini Microcinema, at 1329 Main Street, Cicninnati, OH 45202

Tickets to screenings of TWO TRUTHS: NOTES ON THE CINEMATOGRAPHER are $15 and are available online at  www.cincyfringe.com.

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May 22, 2017 · 2:00 pm

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to The Children’s Theatre of Mason Stage May 26-28

CTM_West Side Story logo

55 talented local performers bring this story to the
Mason High School Auditorium for four performances 

The Children’s Theatre of Mason is proud to present WEST SIDE STORY, May 26-28 in Mason. Set in 1950s New York City, WEST SIDE STORY is a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic love story Romeo and Juliet.

The show will run for four performances – Friday, May 26th at 7:00pm; Saturday, May 27th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm; and Sunday, May 28th at 2:00pm. VIP reserved seating tickets can be purchased for the Friday and Saturday evening shows as well as the Sunday matinee for $25 each.  General admission tickets for any show are $12 each.  All tickets can be purchased online at www.ctm-kids.com through May 25th at 5pm and at the door starting one hour before each show.

In 1949, Jerome Robbins proposed an idea to Leonard Bernstein to write a musical based on Romeo and Juliet.  The original story was to be called East Side Story, but the name was changed after an influx of Puerto Ricans became something people were talking about on the West Side of New York City.  In 1955, Stephen Sondheim joined the group to write the lyrics and a year and a half later WEST SIDE STORY prepared to make it’s Broadway debut.  While the stage version of WEST SIDE STORY lost to The Music Man for Best New Musical at the Tony Awards in 1958, the film version, which was released in 1961, won 10 Academy Awards making it the most awarded musical in history.

WEST SIDE STORY is the story of two young idealistic lovers from opposing gangs and different cultures who find themselves caught in the middle of a gang war.  In a place and time where most are struggling for economic survival, the “American” Jets see their territory and jobs being taken by Puerto Rican immigrants.  The newly immigrated “Sharks” feel the sting of rejection and suspicion for being outsiders.  As tensions escalate, the couple hopes their love can overcome all obstacles and be a bridge to bring the two gangs and cultures together before violence creates an even bigger divide.

WEST SIDE STORY is a memorable and tragic look at 1950s New York City, but its landmark story and message are still as relevant today as the day they were written. From the worst of human emotions to our best, WEST SIDE STORY shows the struggle for love and compassion to overcome prejudice and ignorance.  Karen Kilgore, President of The Children’s Theatre of Mason says, “No other show quite captures the polarizing qualities like WEST SIDE STORY. It produces a show that is both rough and tender, realistic and haunting, old fashion but as current as tomorrow’s news.”

Fans can follow The Children’s Theatre of Mason on Facebook (Children’s Theatre of Mason, Inc. – CTM), Twitter (@CTMkids) and Instagram (CTMKIDS). 

About The Children’s Theatre of Mason
CTM produces two large-scale productions each season, from “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Les Miserables” to “South Pacific” and “Annie” as well as many other popular favorites. CTM offers children from ages 7-18 from all over the Cincinnati area the opportunity to take part onstage as performers as well as off stage as crew members, make-up assistants and many other behind-the-scenes roles. To volunteer, donate or learn more, visit www.CTM-kids.com or call 513.398.0116. 

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