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October 29, 2013 · 3:09 pm

NKU’s SOUTH PACIFIC Recognized by LCT

The ladies of SOUTH PACIFIC.

Ally Mellick (center) as Nellie Forbush, surrounded by the Nurses in NKU’s production of SOUTH PACIFIC.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized lead actress Ally Mellick as Nelly Forbush for her work in Northern Kentucky University’s production of SOUTH PACIFIC, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical of romance, prejudice and war in an island paradise.

Panelists praised Mellick’s “outstanding singing voice,” saying she was “a standout who made us fall in love with her quirky southern personality.”

South Pacific continues through November 3rd. Tickets can be obtained online at www.theatre.nku.edu.

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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October 28, 2013 · 6:10 pm

Artists and Health Care Information Meeting on Nov. 4

KTC_Health InsuranceWe love healthy artists! Art on the Streets and Know Theatre are hosting an evening of information Monday November 4th from 6pm – 8pm. Join us for a conversation about enrollment in the new health care plans available through the affordable care act for artists. Enjoy some food and drinks while you learn about the new health care benefits, requirements, rights, credits, and more.

Space is limited and RSVPs are required
Click here to RSVP today!

FIND OUT: 

  • What insurance coverage is available through the Health Insurance Marketplace?
  • How much does coverage cost?
  • What financial assistance is available to help pay premiums and cost sharing?
  • What does the insurance cover?
  • How do I shop for and enroll in coverage? 

Enrollment Helpers from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky will be at the meeting to provide assistance to those who want to sign up. 

Artists and Healthcare
Monday November 4, 2013
6pm – 8pm

Click here to RSVP today
Space is limited and RSVPs are required!

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October 28, 2013 · 6:00 pm

CPI hosts Artistic Director of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

CPI_logoCincinnati Playwrights Initiative

Sunday, November 24, 2013, at 7 PM – Guest Speaker – Brian Isaac Phillips & Holiday Party

CPI hosts Brian Isaac Phillips, the Producing Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

“Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., Process, Submissions, Selections and more.”

Open discussion and Q&A will follow.

BRIAN ISAAC PHILLIPS is the Producing Artistic Director of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for the last 3 years and Artistic Director for the last 10 years. He is also a member of Actor’s Equity Association and the Stage Director’s and Choreographer’s Society. Brian is originally from Pittsburgh, and a graduate of Morehead State University. In addition to the Shakespeare Company, he has worked for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, The Children’s Theatre, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, as well as over 100 productions with CSC. He also has worked regionally at theatres in North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Northern Ohio. On May 3, 2013, Brian was recognized by the City of Cincinnati for his decade of achievement and service at CSC by having that day named Brian Isaac Phillips Day.

Free, general seating. For reservations call chair Sandi Kivkovich, sandikivi3@gmail.com, or call 513.861.0004. We ask those who come, to bring an appetizer or beverage to share.

Location & Directions:
French Hall’s actual address is 2815 Commons Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. Room 2225 (ground floor)

If you go on Jefferson Ave, park your car near intersection with University Ave. (Free parking on Jefferson Ave. / fee at the Garage). Walk toward the campus. Turn left at the rotunda (circle) and go on Commons Way to the 1st building on the right French Hall. Enter the lobby and just follow the signs to room 2225.

Important Note: Unless you display a UC decal or Handicap tag, DO NOT park on any campus streets.

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October 26, 2013 · 3:23 pm

A CHORUS LINE Gives a Chance to Dance

CMT_A Chorus LinetlogoCINCINNATI, OH – Cincinnati Music Theatre is proud to present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE from November 8-16, 2013 at the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater (see full performance schedule below). 

Tickets are $24.00 for adults and $20.00 for students, seniors, and military, and may be purchased online at http://www.Cincinnatimusictheatre.org or http://www.CincinnatiArts.org, the Aronoff Center Ticket Office, or (513) 621-ARTS [2787]. 

Set in an empty theatre, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. This is the chance of a lifetime for 17 dancers. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – they’ve been given the chance to dance in a Broadway show! 

A CHORUS LINE was created and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett with a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Edward Kleban.

This production is choreographed and directed by Brian Anderson, who contributed award-winning choreography to Cincinnati Music Theatre’s 42nd STREET and HAIRSPRAY. Brian, who was part of the original European Tour of A CHORUS LINE, re-stages the original choreography. 

The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and later at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards (including Best Musical, Score, and Book), and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. A CHORUS LINE ran for almost 15 years and remains one of the longest-running American musicals in Broadway history. 

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org, LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre, and follow us on Twitter @CinMusicTheatre. 

A CHORUS LINE Performance Schedule

  • Friday, November 8, 2013 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, November 9, 2013 – 7:30pm
  • Sunday, November 10, 2013 – 2:00pm
  • Wednesday, November 13, 2013 – 7:30pm
  • Thursday, November 14, 2013 – 7:30pm
  • Friday, November 15, 2013 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, November 16, 2013 – 7:30pm

CALENDAR INFO

WHAT: A CHORUS LINE

WHEN: November 8-16, 2013 (see below for full performance schedule)

WHERE: Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES: $24.00 adults, $20.00 students/senior/military, $20.00 groups of 15 or more

INFO: Set in an empty theatre, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. This is the chance of a lifetime for 17 dancers. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – they’ve been given the chance to dance in a Broadway show! A CHORUS LINE was created and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett with a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. 

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group Sales (15 or more): (513) 977-4157

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October 25, 2013 · 9:27 am

Klingons in Need of Assistance!

HWT_A Klingon Christmas CarolThank you for opening your hailing frequencies! There are some Klingons in need of assistance here in our very solar system! The Imperial Klingon Players are performing the classic tale, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL, at the Art Academy of Cincinnati this December 11-15 and 18-22, but unfortunately the Art Academy does not recognize gold pressed latinum as currency. In order to assist the Imperial Klingon Players, I have launched a Kickstarter campaign at the link below:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1429546152/klingons-love-theatre-and-so-do-you/dashboard 

Following this link, you will find a number of different rewards that are sure to please even the biggest Scrooge in your family. And since we are headed towards the Holidays, please consider giving one of these rewards as a gift! Who wouldn’t want a hug from a Klingon? Or maybe you’ve always secretly longed to play a Klingon on stage…now’s your chance! There’s also my personal favorite, the Klingon Captain, where you get to deliver an order to the Klingon of your choice at one of our shows! We’ll be adding other rewards very soon, too!

Along with those rewards, our group gets to bring a unique piece of theatre that Cincinnati will remember for years to come. With this funding, we’ll be able to afford the costumes, the wigs, the foreheads (Oh, yes…foreheads!), and everything we need to make this a successful production.

We are days away from our deadline, and we’ve hit 7% of our total goal. With Kickstarter, it’s all or nothing. So if we don’t meet the goal of $3,500 dollars, we won’t get funded. That’s where you come in! Even donating $1 can help us, and will get your name in print for our program as a donor! We appreciate any amount you might be able to give.

Thank you for your consideration. Please share this to anyone you think might be interested, as well. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season, and I look forward to seeing you in the audience this December!

Regards,
Mike Hall
Director, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL

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