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March 17, 2016 · 6:47 am

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents Emotionally-Charged Drama with Regional Premiere of ANNAPURNA, March 22-April 10, 2016

ETC_Annapurna logo(Cincinnati, OH) Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati ascends an emotional mountain with the regional premiere of the gripping comedy-drama ANNAPURNA by Sharr White. This powerful story unpacks the tangled history between two ferociously damaged people who battle an avalanche of love, loss, and unanswerable questions. Sharr White’s sharp and poetic writing returns to the ETC stage in this darkly-funny production, playing March 22-April 10, 2016. Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.

What if you had experienced the defining moment of your life—but couldn’t remember it? Twenty years ago Emma walked out on cowboy-poet Ulysses in the middle of the night, taking their young son with her. That’s given Ulysses two decades to write his magnum opus, perfect his naked cooking techniques, and move into a dingy trailer with a phone-eating dog. Now, hearing he’s in dire straits, Emma tracks him down to a trailer park in the wilds of Colorado to hash out the best and worst of their marriage, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her departure. Their reunion, alternately comic and conflicted, is full of razor sharp wit and brutal honesty.

“Sharr White has a magnificently beautiful voice for dealing with very difficult human issues in rather poetic and articulate ways,” explains Producing Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers. “I love that he uses the imagery of this massive mountain to symbolize how we climb in our daily lives. He puts us at the base with people who have a deep and devastating mystery hanging between them, showing us that the longest journey to any relationship, and to the heart of anyone, is more perilous than scaling any mountain range.”

About the Cast

Dennis Parlato (Ulysses) returns to Ensemble Theatre, having last appeared in Other Desert Cities. Mr. Parlato’s other Ensemble Theatre credits include Ghost Writer, Becky’s New Car, Mauritius, The Seafarer, Fiction, The Guys, A Question of Mercy, and Glimmer, Glimmer, and Shine. Mr. Parlato played El Gallo in The Fantasticks in NYC. On Broadway, he’s played Lawrence Jameson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mr. Robinson in The Graduate, John the Baptist in Salome, and Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Off-Broadway and regional credits include the title roles in Cyrano de Bergerac, Barrymore, The Master Builder, Prospero in The Tempest, Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and Oliver in David Hare’s The Vertical Hour. Mr. Parlato’s film credits include Johnny Suede, Delirious, Dillinger’s Dead, Bury the Evidence, Rick, First Born, Starting Out in the Evening, and Bride Wars.

Regina Pugh (Emma) has appeared at ETC in The Other Place, Next Fall, and My Name is Asher Lev. Her other favorite ETC shows include After the Fall, Buckminster Fuller: In and Out of The Universe, Everything in the Garden, Fragments, and The Water Engine. She appeared at Cincinnati Playhouse in A Christmas Carol (1992-2011) and the world premiere of Invention for Fathers and Sons. Other favorite projects include performing with CCM Drama students in Bury the Dead, as well as performing in Harvey, The Carnegie; Equus, New Edgecliff Theatre; The History Boys, New Stage Collective; Sense and Sensibility and The Crucible, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company; The Maids, Performance Gallery; and Wait Until Dark, Downtown Theatre Classics. Ms. Pugh is a founding member of Performance Gallery, an alternative theatre collective that specializes in original work and has participated yearly in the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. Her most recent directing credit was the University premiere of the new play, Black Fly Spring (Xavier Theatre) and her direction has been seen on the ETC stage in Melancholy Play, Earhart, Vigil, Why We Have a Body, and The Skriker.

Production team includes Brian c. Mehring (Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer), Jack Murphy (Technical Director), Matthew Hollstegge (Production Manager & Master Electrician), Shannon Rae Lutz (Properties Master & Design Assistant), Jeremy Lee (Sound Designer), and Reba Senske (Costume Designer). Production Stage Manager is Brandon T. Holmes. Assistant Stage Manager is Elizabeth Freyman. 

Performance Information

Performances run Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 pm; Friday and Saturday, 8:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 pm; and Sunday, 7:00 pm. A complete calendar of performances is available online at www.ensemblecincinnati.org. 

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices range from $28 to $44 for adults; student tickets are $25; and children are $18. For the 2015-2016 season, ETC continues its popular $15 student and half-price rush tickets for all performances, which are available two hours prior to show time and may be purchased by phone or in person at the box office.

Available Discounts

Military, Educator, Public Radio Perks Card, ArtsWave FunCard, AAA, Senior, and Enjoy the Arts discounts available; tickets and seating are subject to availability.

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ANNAPURNA – At A Glance

 

What:  ANNAPURNA by Sharr White
Where: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
When:  March 22-April 10, 2016 – Opening Night: Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 pm
Times: Tues-Thurs at 7:30 pm; Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sat & Sun at 2:00 pm; Sun at 7:00 pm
Tickets:           $44 for adults; students, $25; children 12 and under, $18
Content advisory: This production contains adult language and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Discounts    

  • Half-Price Rush Tickets: All remaining tickets for the current day’s performance(s) are available two hours prior to each show time for half-price (discount does not apply to senior or children’s tickets) when purchasing by phone or in person. $15
  • Student Rush Tickets: Students may purchase up to two $15 student rush tickets two hours prior to show time with valid student I.D. Available in person only.
  • AAA and Military/Educator available.
  • Group discounts available for 8+.
  • Complete details available at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

Parking: Surface lot and Gateway Garage, both at the corner of 12th and Vine Streets. Parking also available at the Washington Park Garage and Mercer Commons Garage.

CAST (in alphabetical order)

  • Ulysses: Dennis Parlato*
  • Emma: Regina Pugh*

PRODUCTION TEAM

  • Director: D. Lynn Meyers**
  • Production Stage Manager: Brandon T. Holmes*
  • Set & Lighting Designer: Brian c. Mehring
  • Properties Master & Design Assistant: Shannon Rae Lutz
  • Production Manager & Master Electrician: Matthew Hollstegge
  • Costume Designer: Reba Senske
  • Sound Designer: Jeremy Lee
  • Technical Director: Jack Murphy

*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

**Director is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

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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.

2015-2016 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support provided by Garfield Suites Hotel, the Shubert Foundation, and PNC. 

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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March 17, 2016 · 6:46 am

The Carnegie Closes 2015-16 Season with THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Playing Weekends April 9-24, 2016

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Leslie Kelly as Cathy & Wes Carman as Jamie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

(COVINGTON, KY) – Relationships are complicated. They evolve over time and look different to everyone involved. Issues that are clear at the end of a relationship may not look like problems at the beginning. THE LAST FIVE YEARS, playing at The Carnegie weekends April 9-24, 2016, explores the relationship of Jamie and Cathy, a young couple struggling to find balance between career and relationship.

In a creative twist that makes this show pure magic, Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown takes us on an adventure through their story, following Jamie from the beginning of their romance to the end and following Cathy from the end to the beginning. Their storytelling overlaps for just a moment, on the day of their wedding, for one of the most beautiful duets ever written for the musical theatre.

“The LAST FIVE YEARS is a great piece of contemporary theatre, with a brilliant score,” said Carnegie Theatre Director Maggie Perrino. “The storytelling is unique because you see the build-up and the let-down at the same time and question the perspective and reliability of the narrators.”

The LAST FIVE YEARS features a two-person cast, with Leslie Kelly as Cathy and Wes Carman as Jamie. In addition to being accomplished vocalists and actors, Kelly and Carman are both accomplished musicians. Kelly will play some of the songs on piano while Carman will play cello.

Those who have seen the movie adaptation of THE LAST FIVE YEARS starring Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Anna Kendrick and Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, will enjoy the scenic twist that Tyler Gabbard created for the show.

“The set is almost entirely based on doors and serves as an analogy for the emotions of the characters as they open and close the door to their relationship,” said Perrino. “They can walk in and start something new, or walk out and close the door as something ends.”

Performances of THE LAST FIVE YEARS run weekends April 9-24, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m.  The Tristate Chamber Players will perform pieces by Strauss in the gallery for a special happy hour prior to the two Friday evening performances. The appearance of the Tristate Chamber Players is made possible through generous funding from the Ohio Arts Council and members of the community.

Tickets for THE LAST FIVE YEARS are $28, $25 for Carnegie Members and Enjoy the Arts Members. Patrons interested in member, student, and group discounts should call The Carnegie Box Office at (859) 957-1940.  Tickets to Carnegie Theater Series performances are available at The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940.

The 2015-16 Carnegie Theatre Series is sponsored by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. The 2015-16 Season Program is sponsored by Paula & Glenn Wienkoop.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY  10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 http://www.MTIShows.com. 

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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THE LAST FIVE YEARS Cast and Production Team List

Cast

  • Cathy: Leslie Kelly
  • Jamie: Wes Carman

Production Team 

  • Director: Lindsey Mercer
  • Music Director: Erin McCamley
  • Scenic Designer: Tyler Gabbard
  • Lighting Designer: Lauren Brunson
  • Costume Design: Darlene Rawlins
  • Stage Manager: Carissa Gandenberger
  • Assistant Stage Manager: Mackenzie Boyd

 

Select Bios

Leslie Kelly – Cathy
Leslie is honored to make her Carnegie debut stepping into the role of Cathy, which she first played at the Vanderbilt University Theatre, 8 years ago. She recently performed with new Cincinnati company GoodPeople Theatre in OTR and is preparing for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Brenda) with Showbiz Players. Other favorite roles include City Theater Company’s AMERICAN IDIOT (Heather) in the Delaware/Philadelphia regional premier, ANYTHING GOES! (Hope), INTO THE WOODS (Little Red u/s), A CHORUS LINE, THE WIZARD OF OZ (Dorothy), HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Rosemary). By day, Leslie works for University of Cincinnati.

Wes Carman – Jamie
Wes Carman is excited to return to the Carnegie to play one of his favorite roles in theatre. He holds a BFA in Acting from Northern Kentucky University and has spent the last year touring with Cincinnati Children’s Theatre’s ArtReach program. Notable credits include: Paul in COMPANY at The Carnegie and Bailey Miller in PLUTO at The Know Theatre. NKU credits include King Arthur in SPAMALOT, Philo Farnsworth in THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION, and Warner in LEGALLY BLONDE.

Lindsey Mercer – Director
Lindsey Augusta Mercer is a Cleveland native who moved to Cincinnati just over two years ago to begin her career as a Director. Since arriving in the Queen City, her work has been seen with companies such as; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM- Tour), Diogenes Theatre (SAINT JOAN, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN), Concert:Nova, (LE MARIÉS DE LA TOUR EIFFEL, LES SALON CABARET), Falcon Theatre (THE MYSTERY PLAYS), and New Edgecliff Theatre, (THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED). She frequently directs staged readings for the Queen City Queer Theatre Collective which she proudly co-founded and now oversees as the Producing Artistic Director. You may have even caught her onstage last year at the Know Theatre, or Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Immersing herself in the diverse offerings of local theaters, Lindsey is passionate about pulling the styles and approaches from every experience, classical to abstract, pipeline to devised- and melding a creative style that presents itself in new forms and stories. She graduated with a BA in Theatre, Music, and History from Baldwin Wallace University, and hopes to soon obtain an MFA in Directing. She is thrilled and grateful to be working with the Carnegie on this special show with her own beautiful fiancée, Erin.

Erin McCamley – Music Director
Erin McCamley is a conductor, music director, composer, and actor. Erin received her BM in Music Composition from Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music and has two albums of original music. She music directs at Notre Dame Academy, Milford High School, and is the choir director at Heritage UU Church. Since discovering conducting in college, she has conducted orchestras all over the world. Favorite experiences include conducting the CCM Philharmonia Orchestra for LA CENERENTOLA, DON CARLOS, and L’ELISIR D’AMORE; music directing COMPANY at The Carnegie; and spending the summer of 2014 conducting LA RONDINE and GIANNI SCHICCHI in Arezzo, Italy.

Tyler Gabbard – Scenic Designer
A Northern Kentucky native and resident of Covington, Tyler is thrilled to be back at the Carnegie. He previously stage managed SWEENEY TODD in 2014. By day, Tyler is the Events and Publicity Manager for the School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University. He has worked professionally in New York City and locally. Scenic design credits include THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, URINETOWN, ALL SHOOK UP, THE PHYSICISTS, THE MADRAS HOUSE, THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, CELEBRATED SILENCE, and the world premiere of SOLDIER’S CHRISTMAS. His scenic design work can also be seen at NKU this month for INTO THE WOODS, running April 21 – May 1. Favorite management/admin credits include MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JERSEY BOYS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Broadway); THE SUBMISSION, WILD ANIMALS YOU SHOULD KNOW, THREE SISTERS, FAY CAMP THE MUSICAL (Off-Broadway); Mayor’s Awards for Arts and Culture, (Lincoln Center); THE WHO’S TOMMY, DINNER AT EIGHT (NYU). He currently serves as the Media Relations Chair on the board of the League of Cincinnati Theatres. Tyler received his BFA from New York University/Tisch School of the Arts.

Tickets

  • $28 Adults
  • $21 Students
  • $25 Carnegie Members, Enjoy the Arts Members

Performances

THE LAST FIVE YEARS will include eight performances:
Saturday, April 9, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 10, 3pm
Friday, April 15, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 16, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 17, 3pm
Friday, April 22, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 23, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 24, 3pm

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March 16, 2016 · 6:31 am

GoodPeople Theatre Co Proudly Presents THE BUZZER

A WORLD PREMIERE PLAY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED
BY MOLLIE JEANETTE AMBURGEY

GPTC_The Buzzer logoFor the first time in their production history, GoodPeople Theatre Co. is producing a two weekend show that is not only a Cincinnati premiere, but also a world premiere. The production, titled THE BUZZER, tells the story of an everyday modern woman named Ali, who thinks she is supposed to arrive at a marketing corporation for an interview, but instead is approached by a supreme being – whether that being god, the devil, or an unknown spiritual element. With the exception of death, “Spirit” gives Ali the chance to alter three instances in her life through the click of one object: a buzzer.

THE BUZZER, written and directed by Mollie Jeanette Amburgey, stars Meredith Bowen as ‘Ali,’ Jonathan Gaietto as ‘Eric,’ Nathan Henegar as ‘Will,’ and Torie Pate Perdue as ‘Spirit.’ Photography is by Carrington Rowe, graphic design is by Shawn Toadvine, and videography is by Hayley Drewyor.

The production will be taking place at First Lutheran Church Cincinnati (specifically The Upstairs Balcony) on 1208 Race Street. On opening night, Thursday, April 21st, tickets are $10 for EVERYONE. On Friday performances, April 22nd and April 29th, as well as Saturday performances, April 23rd and April 30th, tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for current military members/veterans, $11 for seniors 55 year of age or over, and $10 for students/theatre artists (proper identification must be shown at the door). Card or check ONLY at the door. All performances will begin at 8pm, house will open at 7:30pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at goodpeopletheatre.ticketleap.com/thebuzzer or at the door if performance is not sold out. Tickets can also be purchased on the phone by calling Artistic Director Mollie Jeanette Amburgey at 513-377-7783. Any other questions can be directed to heygoodpeopletheatre@gmail.com.

DISCLAIMER: This show is for ages 13 and over due to use of mild language and sexual innuendos.

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March 13, 2016 · 7:40 am

Weddings, The Bard, Savannah, Avenging and Winnie the Pooh Hit Sunset Players Stage Next Season

SSP_logoCINCINNATI, OH – March 11, 2016 —Sunset Players unveiled its 37th season of performances at the Arts Center at Dunham.

“The upcoming Sunset Players’ season brings a host of characters, premieres and laughs to the Arts Center at Dunham stage,” said Mike Burke, president of Sunset Players. “This schedule is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.”

The 2016-2017 Sunset Players season line-up is: 

THE WEDDING SINGER, Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, Music by Matthew Sklar. Lyrics by Chad Beguelin, Performances in October 2016.

Go back in time to 1985 when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer Robbie Hart is the life of the party, until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Enter a winsome waitress, Julia, who is engaged to a Wall Street shark and captures Robbie’s heart. Now he must pull off the performance of a decade before the girl of his dreams is gone forever.

THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER, by A.A. Milne. Performances in December 2016.

Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and the gang after hearing a dark, mysterious threat that he’s to be sent away to Education. Nobody knows exactly what that is or what they can possibly do without him? As the situation becomes clearer, Christopher Robin isn’t so sure that running away is the answer.

THE COMPLETE WORK OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) (REVISED), by Jess Borgeson, Adam Long and Daniel Singer. Performances in February 2017.

No time to read all of William Shakespeare’s works? Never fear. This much-produced, fast-paced, gag-a-second delight deconstructs all 37 of the Bard’s plays—plus the sonnets—into a single two-hour whirlwind.

THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Performances in May 2017.

A Regional Premiere, meet four Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it is high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives.

THE TOXIC AVENGER, Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, Music and lyrics by David Bryan. Performances in July 2017.

A Regional Community Theater Premiere and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all — an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two guys who play everyone else, from bullies, mobsters, old ladies, and stiletto-wearing back-up singers. Featuring a wailing rock score, this comical musical has something for everyone to enjoy and will leave audiences laughing in the aisles as it rocks the house.

Sign language interpreters from Cincinnati State will continue to sign for select shows throughout the season.

Tickets remain on sale for the remaining 2015-2016 Season. Performances include:

  • Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, by Mitch Albom. Performances in May 6-21, 2016.
    This uproarious story centers on two bumbling Alabama brothers who think they shot an angel while duck hunting. As they lament their fates, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and a reluctant photographer who don’t believe any of it—until feathers, wings and a tiara are discovered. The play interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase ensues to find the angel in the swamp.
  • American Idiot, Book and Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, Book by Michael Mayer, Music and Lyrics by Green Day. Performances in July 8-23, 2016.
    A regional community theater premiere, a trio of friends: Johnny, Tunny and Will, struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for big city thrills, their paths quickly diverge. Tunny enters the armed forces, Michael goes home to manage family responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. The energy-fueled rock opera relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to propel the story. 

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 pm. Sunday matinee starts at 3 pm, and Thursday performance is at 7:30 pm

To learn more or reserve tickets, call 513-588-4988 or visit www.sunsetplayers.org.

Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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March 10, 2016 · 6:14 am

Know Theatre and dog and pony dc Announce ASL and Spoken English Interpreted Performance of BEERTOWN on March 19

“Creating a community and revising its history nightly”

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Mike Hall, Sean Mette, Andrew Ian Adams, Daryl Harris, Eileen Earnest, Wyckham Avery & Mindy Heithaus. Photo by Daniel R Winters.

Know Theatre and dog & pony dc are pleased to announce that on March 19, we will be offering an American Sign Language and Spoken English Interpreted performance of Beertown.

Part theatrical pageant, part civic ceremony, part Choose Your Own Adventure – Beertown is a thoroughly unique theatrical experience.

Beertown, entering its second week of performances this week, is already garnering critical acclaim.

CityBeat’s Rick Pender says Beertown is “both thoughtful and entertaining” and “sneaks up on you with profound messages when you least expect them.”

Grace Eichler of the League of Cincinnati Theatres says “I heartily enjoyed opening night, and I’m sure that audiences will continue to do so, as each night brings a new bout of opinions and rationales,” while Abby Rowald declared that “Once again, The Know is staying true to its mission of being “Cincinnati’s Theatrical Playground,” and this is an exciting direction for Cincinnati theatre to be moving towards.”

In keeping with the missions of both companies, Know Theatre and dog & pony dc are proud to make the experience of Beertown accessible to more of the Cincinnati community by providing ASL and Spoken English interpretation at our March 19th performance at 8PM.

About the show: Cincinnati is the latest stop of Beertown Takes America, a national touring project where dog & pony dc artists collaborate with local artists and the greater communities of cities across the country to craft new and locally-relevant versions of the company’s signature show Beertown.

dog & pony dc’s ensemble-devised Beertown is an interactive exploration of history, civic ritual, identity, community, and memory incorporating live music, dance, group song…and it all starts with a  dessert potluck.

At Beertown, audiences join the 20th Quinquennial Beertown Time Capsule Day celebration, where every five years the imagined American town unearths its beloved Time Capsule and decides what stays, what goes, and what new symbols of Beertown should be interred this time.

Which tells the story of our town better: A campaign button or a family bible? A license plate or a movie projector? You, the audience, help them decide each night!

Visit a place where remembering is a communal act, and everyone’s voice is counted: Beertown.

For tickets and more information, call 513-300-5669 or visit www.knowtheatre.com.

ABOUT dog & pony dc
dog & pony dc (dpdc) is an ensemble of artists who devise performances that incorporate new ways for audiences to experience theatre. We create (“devise”) new plays as a collective (“ensemble”). dpdc shows playfully extend the elastic relationship between artist and audience while asking big, sometimes strenuous, questions about the world in which we live.

Since 2008, dpdc has devised ten shows that span a wide stylistic range: from PUNCH!, an ultra-violent live-action version of the Punch and Judy puppet show, to TOAST, the convening of a 200 year old secret society of inventors trying to save the world through technology (starting with the electric toaster).

We currently work in two languages, English and American Sign Language.

BEERTOWN was the first ensemble-devised show to receive a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding New Play (2011) and made top 10 shops list in DC (Washington Post, 2012) and Omaha (World-Herald, 2015). A KILLING GAME won “Dr. Robert J. Thierauf Producers’ Pick of the Fringe Award” at Cincinnati Fringe Festival (2013) and Best Production 2013 (DC Metro Theatre Arts). In 2015, we were 1 of 15 recipients of DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Innovate DC grants.  www.dogandponydc.com

ABOUT Know Theatre of Cincinnati

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.

Since 1997, Know Theatre has sought 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 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 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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