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December 28, 2016 · 6:10 pm

Mariemont Players Announce MORNING’S AT SEVEN

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Bett Kooris, Pam Shooner, Ann Barfels & Karen Zaugg. Photo by Amy Sullivan.

Mariemont Players present MORNING’S AT SEVEN, a comedy by Paul Osborn at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just East of Mariemont), January 6-22, 2017.

A charming, heartwarming comedy about four sisters and their three husbands who live in close proximity to each other, MORNING’S AT SEVEN centers around Homer, one of the sister’s 40 year-old son, bringing a girl to dinner. Will this lead to a proposal and, if so, how will it affect the lives and future plans of the sisters and their husbands? 

“A TOTAL TRIUMPH… ABSOLUTELY ENTRANCING… SEE THIS LOVELY PLAY! – The New York Post. “AN ABSOLUTE CHARMER… FOUR SISTER’S, CHEKHOV WOULD HAVE SMILED. SO WILL YOU AND YOU’LL LAUGH OUT LOUD TOO!” – The New York Daily News. “WONDERFUL… STILL HAS CHARM TO BURN.” – The New York Times. 

MORNING’S AT SEVEN is directed by Dennis Murphy and features the talents of Arny Stoller, Bett Kooris, Pamela Shooner, Ann Barfels, Art Kibby, Doug Tumeo, Richelle Rose, Karen Zaugg, and Harold Murphy.

Performances will be:

  • 8 PM Friday, January 6th
  • 8 PM Saturday, January 7th
  • 2 PM Sunday, January 8th
  • 7:30 PM Thursday, January 12th
  • 8 PM Friday, January 13th
  • 8 PM Saturday, January 14th
  • 2 PM Sunday, January 15th
  • 7 PM Sunday, January 15th
  • 7:30 PM Thursday, January 19th
  • 8 PM Friday, January 20th
  • 3 PM Saturday, January 21st
  • 8 PM Saturday, January 21st
  • 2 PM Sunday, January 22nd

To order tickets for MORNING’S AT SEVEN, call Betsy at 513-684-1236 OR order online at www.mariemontplayers.com. All seats are reserved and $20 each.

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December 18, 2016 · 11:54 am

2016 CYPT Alumni Awards

CYPT_logoEvery year at the Benefit, several notable alumni are recognized for their contributions to the organization or as great ambassadors after their years in CYPT.

Two award recipients are being announced in advance of the Party and two – the Hall of Fame voting winners – will be announced at the event.

It is with great pleasure that we honor the following:

Jen Martin
CYPT Founder’s Award

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the success and long term development of Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre and Cincinnati Landmark Productions. Jen Martin was CYPT’s choreographer for 7 summers. Her tremendous work was featured in Children of Eden, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Crazy for You, and more. Plus, she choreographed multiple CLP shows at the Showboat Majestic and Covedale seasons. As a CYPT performer, Jen danced in Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph… Dreamcoat, as well as performing in multiple shows in CLP season shows.

Previous honorees: Mark Mueller, Tony Hungler, Steve Papin, Doug Ridenour, Nicola Burgun, Greg Dastillung, Joe Bunke, Mayor John Cranley.

Kevin Frisch
The Matt Gunnels Memorial Award for Distinguished Alumni – Performing Arts

This award recognizes notable achievements in the performing arts after one’s participation in CYPT. Kevin Frisch played the bumbling leading man Axel Magee in CYPT’s 1986 production of Don’t Drink the Water. He is being honored for his theatrical achievements in his professional life – the creation of the Frisch Marionette Company. After 1986, Kevin moved to New York City and joined Nicolas Coppola and The Puppetworks, developing the craft and skills of a puppeteer and artist. He spent 9 years touring and performing in The Puppetworks theaters in Brooklyn and Macy’s Herald Square. In 1995, Kevin moved back to Cincinnati to found The Frisch Marionette Company. Today, the Company thrives as an exceptional entertainment and educational experience for children and adults alike.

Previous honorees: Richard Oberacker, Allen Kendall, Eric Bricking, Aaron LaVigne, Brandy Rice Bailey, Amy Miller, Matt Wilson and  Steven G. Kennedy.

2016 CYPT Hall of Fame Nominees
The nominees for the CYPT Hall of Fame award (Westwood Town Hall era) are: Daniel Bayer, Karen Husman Davis,  Jeff “Ffej” Hartman,  Jenny Stratton Johnson (aka Chinstrap) and  Rich Roedersheimer.  And the nominees for the CYPT Hall of Fame award (Covedale era) are: Tim Hein, Kalie Kaimann, Jonathan Papin, Alex Sunderhaus and Dorsey Ziller. Both Hall of Fame awards will be announced at the Party.

Congratulations to the recipients and to all nominated!

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December 14, 2016 · 6:34 am

THERESA CAPUTO LIVE! THE EXPERIENCE From TLC’s”Long Island Medium” on March 27

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March 27, 2017 – 7:30pm

Tickets Go On-Sale Friday, Dec. 16 at 10am

Cincinnati, OH – Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at the Aronoff Center on Monday, March 27 at 7:30PM. Theresa will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way.

Tickets go on-sale Friday December 16 at 10:00AM and can be purchased at cincinnatiarts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Tickets start at $39.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.

“The Experience” brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans, as she lets spirit guide her through the audience. A video display ensures everyone in the venue has an up-close-hands-on experience regardless of seat location.

“The experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about witnessing something life-changing” says Theresa Caputo. “It’s like Long Island Medium live, witnessing first-hand spirit communication.”

The highly-rated show Long Island Medium follows Theresa’s life as a typical Long Island wife and mom with one very big difference…she can communicate with the dead. Since she cannot “turn off” this gift, messages from departed loved ones can come through at any time, which lead to spontaneous readings with those she encounters. The new season of Long Island Medium is scheduled to premiere Sunday, February 19, 2017 on TLC.

Theresa has appeared on such programs as “Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Fallon,” “Steve Harvey,” “Live with Kelly and Michael,” “Dr. Oz,” & “The Today Show.” Theresa’s second book titled “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” was released in September 2014 and debuted at #9 on The New York Times Best Seller List. Her first book titled “There’s More to Life Than This” debuted in the fall of 2013.

Theresa has been a practicing medium for over fifteen years. She helps individuals find closure by delivering healing messages. For Theresa, this is not just her job… this is her life.

Learn more about Theresa at www.theresacaputo.com.

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December 13, 2016 · 6:48 pm

2017 Summer Dinner Theatre Season Announced by Commonwealth Theatre Company

CTC_logoCommonwealth Theatre Company is excited to share their 2017 Summer Dinner Theatre season! We open in June with THE 39 STEPS, a zany stage adaptation of a Hitchcock Thriller. In July, the team that brought you CHURCH GIRLS presents another kooky musical comedy — BURGERTOWN!

Tickets will be on sale beginning in March 2017.

THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the film by Alfred Hitchcock
From the novel by John Buchan
June 7 – 25, 2017 | NKU Stauss Theatre

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic and excitement of live theatre. This Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, nearly 100 zany characters (played by a talented cast of 4), and amazing feats of theatre wizardry. A riotous blend of virtuoso performances, some good old-fashioned romance, and wildly inventive stagecraft, THE 39 STEPS amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure.

BURGERTOWN
Book by Ken Jones
Music by Jamey Strawn
Lyrics by Christine Jones
July 5 – 23, 2017 | NKU Stauss Theatre

Set in the Windy City, BURGERTOWN is another delicious musical comedy from the team that brought you CHURCH GIRLS. A timid fry cook (played by audience favorite Roderick Justice) accidentally invents the hottest new craze in the fast-food world — the Triangle Burger — and takes the humble BurgerTown restaurant from its lowly place beneath the tracks to soaring new heights. In this kooky musical adventure, our shy hero overcomes disgruntled customers, corporate greed, and organized crime as he chases success, romance, and a fast-food fortune.

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December 12, 2016 · 5:57 pm

Sinclair’s A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Opens Dec. 15

LIVE ON STAGE: Sinclair Theatre’s
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

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Back by popular demand, Sinclair Theatre will present A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE ON STAGE in Blair Hall, Dec. 15-18, on the downtown Dayton campus. Listed by local media as a “Can’t-Miss Family Show to Celebrate the Holidays,” this 40-minute production is a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre.

Directed by Gina Kleesattel with music direction by Katherine Frauman and choreography by Rodney Veal, this faithful stage adaptation of the 1965 animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang as they grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Featuring colorful costumes and scenery, the show is perfect for school, church, scout and other youth groups.

“This is quickly becoming a tradition for groups and families as we enter our third year of performances,” says Gina Neuerer, chair of Sinclair’s Music, Theatre and Dance Dept. “We’re thrilled that people are gathering friends and family to come to Blair Hall to experience this very special holiday event together.”

All seats are reserved at $8 each and the regular house policy of “no children under 6” has been lifted. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please review detailed house policies before ordering tickets.

Tickets are available online now at: http://www.sinclair.edu/tickets and one performance is already sold out.

If you need further assistance, email box.office@sinclair.edu or leave a message at 937-512-2808. Box office messages are monitored by student box office agents who work around their class schedules and return calls as quickly as possible. The box office is open one hour prior to performances if tickets are still available for purchase at the door. Groups of 20 or more should call 937-512-2076.

Cast includes:

  • Charlie Brown: Cody Nelson
  • Snoopy: De’Shawn Christian
  • Lucy: Chelsea Overman
  • Linus: Naman Clark
  • Pig Pen: Jai-Ln Stafford
  • Frieda: Danielle Pittman
  • Schroeder: Andre Tomlinson
  • Violet: Sara Eldred
  • Sally: Brianna Babel
  • Patty: Hannah Brooks
  • Shermy: Elisha Chamberlin

Performances times:

  • Thursday, Dec. 15 – Noon*
  • Friday, Dec. 16 – Noon & 7 PM
  • Saturday, Dec. 17 – 2 PM & 7 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 18 – 2 PM* (sold out) & 4 PM*

In partnership with Sinclair’s American Sign Language Dept., Sinclair Theatre will provide ASL shadow interpreted performances of A Charlie Brown Christmas onThursday and Sunday. Shadow interpreting is when interpreters follow actors onstage while interpreting instead of being located off to the side of the action. Interpreters include: Caitlyn Holfinger, Kayley Griffith, Alexa Lytle, Kirsten Boninsegna and Heather Holt (understudy).

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