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October 15, 2012 · 4:53 pm

Clifton Players’ A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Earns Two LCT Nominations

Kevin Crowley as Will & MaryKate Moran as Anna.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Clifton Players’ production of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE with LCT nominations for Ensemble Acting in a Play and Sound Design (David Levy) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

Samuel D. Hunter’s A BRIGHT NEW BOISE is an earnest comedy about the meager profits of modern faith. In the bleak, corporate break room of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. As their manager, foul-mouthed Pauline, tries ceaselessly to find order (and profit) in the chaos of small business, these and other lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith.

Panelists thought the ensemble was “superb…a seamless, well balanced team”, “fresh ‘new faces’ who were engaging and played solidly”. David Levy’s “soundscape was textured, astoundingly detailed, realistic, and effective”. Overall, panelists recommended it as “a powerful, thought-provoking evening of theatre.”

A Bright New Boise continues through October 28th. Tickets can be purchased at http://cliftonperformancetheatre.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the 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 15, 2012 · 4:47 pm

ETC’s MRS. MANNERLY Earns LCT Nomination

Raymond McAnally as Jeffrey. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s MRS. MANNERLY with an LCT nomination for lead actor (Raymond McAnally) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

This irreverent, yet poignant comedy is inspired by the hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, wherein playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Set in 1967, Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. But, when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat.

Raymond McAnally’s performance, as Jeffrey as well as multiple other characters, was described by the panellists as “exceptional…his attention to physical detail, the way he delineated the various characters and voices he portrayed, his ease and command of each moment, and his obvious affection for the character was a joy to behold.”

Panelists praised the production as “a charming play that was laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish” and “one of the most delightful shows I have seen at ETC.”

Mrs. Mannerly continues through October 28th. Tickets can be purchased at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the 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 15, 2012 · 4:42 pm

CSC’s ROMEO AND JULIET Earns Three LCT Nominations

Sara Clark Rose as Juliet & Ian Bond as Romeo. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s ROMEO AND JULIET with LCT nominations for lead actress (Sara Clark), direction (Brian Isaac Phillips), and set design (Andrew Hungerford), as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

One of the most beloved romantic tragedies in Shakespeare’s canon, ROMEO AND JULIET is the tale of the Bard’s star-crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, a young couple will risk everything to be together.

Panelists praised Sara Clark’s portrayal of Juliet as full of “passion and conviction,” initially playing the giddy teenager perfectly and later engulfing the audience in her emotional unrest, “capturing the honesty of the part”. Of Brian Isaac Phillips’ directing, they noted, “the world of this production was well thought out and skillful…with a nice balance of concept and storytelling,” taking many risks that worked out well. Andrew Hungerford’s more contemporary scenic design was “enchanting” with a creative use of the balcony. Overall, panelists found the production “very accessible to both new audiences and Shakespeare lovers”; “one of my favorites of Shakespeare…and justice was done in this great work.”

ROMEO AND JULIET continues through November 11th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyshakes.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the 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 15, 2012 · 11:52 am

Thompson House Hosts Second WordBeat Show

NEWPORT (KY.) – Thompson House Newport – Greater Cincinnati’s live music and creative hub – hosts the second in its monthly series of spoken-word performances, WORDBEAT: A Celebration of Creative Writing.

WORDBEAT runs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18, in the Tommygun Theater at Thompson House, 24 E. 3rd Street in Newport.

Area poet and author Emery Greye (Emery Greye and Friends) serves as emcee for the evening and will read selections from his poetry. Audience members are invited and encouraged to share their poetry as well.

“This kind of program is fairly unique to Greater Cincinnati,” said Cathy Creason, Thompson House artistic director. “We pride ourselves on promoting artistic diversity and are happy to be the home for this kind of original entertainment.”

For more information about WORDBEAT or any other Thompson House events, please visit www.thompsonhousenewport.com.

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October 9, 2012 · 10:34 am

IWU Theatre Guild Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Florence, KY, October 5th, 2012 – Indiana Wesleyan University-Florence is pleased to announce they will be hosting the IWU Theatre Guild’s performances of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Using original practices, the production embraces the settings and challenges that Shakespeare faced. All proceeds go to benefit the Indiana Wesleyan University Theatre Scholarship Fund.

Don Pedro of Aragon and his troops return from war and are welcomed home by Leonato, the governor of Messina. Claudio, Don Pedro’s right hand man, falls in love with Leonato’s daughter, Hero. Leonato’s niece, Beatrice, and Claudio’s friend Benedick have a love-hate relationship and both declare that they will never fall in love. Don Pedro, Claudio, Hero, and Leonato decide to try to trick Beatrice and Benedick into loving one another. Don Pedro’s half brother, Don John, devises a plot against Claudio in which he will trick Claudio into believing that Hero has been unfaithful. On Claudio and Hero’s wedding day, Claudio publicly shames Hero and leaves the wedding in a great scene. Beatrice asks Benedick to challenge Claudio, and a merry war ensues.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING has two performances on Saturday, October 20th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at Indiana Wesleyan University-Florence in Florence, KY. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door. For more information contact Grace at 859-414-6143.

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