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September 25, 2024 · 5:26 pm

Performance Masterclass Series Available at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

CCM_logoPerformance Masterclass Series

This series of masterclasses will offer a chance for individual students to learn from and perform in front of CCM faculty, leading Broadway actors, directors, casting directors, agents, and/or other creatives, and receive feedback. A cornerstone of exceptional theatrical training involves observing peers work with professionals like these, as well as getting to work with them personally! A few of the Masterclasses offered will be in Intimacy Coaching, Improvisation, Voiceover work, Dance, Puppetry plus many many more. Sign up for the entire series OR drop in on a few!

Suggested Ages: 13 & up (unless otherwise noted) Attire: Comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. Moderator: Bethany Xan Kerr Want to register for it all? Select “Register Now”. Only available to attend on specific dates? Select “Drop-in” and pick whichever dates work in your schedule

Please use this link to sign up for Masterclasses.  https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=1185#CourseID=300839

1st semester:

  • Sept 14 – Binh Anh Le and Ashley May Burkhardt – Music and Storytelling workshop
  • September 28 – Jason Alexander Holmes – Musical Theatre Choral workshop
  • October 12 – David Choate from Revolution Dance Theatre – Dance workshop
  • November 2 – Erin Carr – Intimacy Coordinator Workshop (Ages 13 and up only please.)
  • November 16 – Ken jones – Improv workshop

2nd semester:

  • February 1 – Mimi and Russell White – Puppetry Workshop recommended ages 9 and up)
  • February 22nd – Ian Axness (CCM Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Resident Music Director – Musical Theatre Audition (for conservatory) workshop
  • March 8 – Rad Pereira – Bipoc, queer author and advocate (ZOOM)
  • April 5 – Samuel Strickland CCM Assistant Professor of Acting – Viewpoints workshop
  • April 19 – Jeffrey Heimbrock – Broadway swing/star (ZOOM)

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June 11, 2024 · 6:18 pm

New Acting, Improv & Standup Comedy Classes for Women Now Enrolling from Alphas Comedy

ALPHAS_logoCreating comfortable environments for female-identifying talent to thrive is primary goal

(Northside) Cincinnati, OH – Local women’s improv and sketch comedy group Alphas Comedy, is launching a new session of classes under the umbrella of their education initiative “Alphas Comedy College”.

Classes run July-August and feature stand-up, improv comedy, and acting classes from local professional female-identifying instructors.

According to Alphas Comedy Artistic Director Patricia Mullins, “The purpose of our new education initiative is to create a space where women feel safe to fail and develop as artists and people. And along the way we want to help them find a community of like-minded people where they can feel confident enough to express the funny, talented people that they are.”

Offerings include:

  • Ladies’ Acting Level 1 w/ Miranda McGee
    When: Mondays July 15 – August 26, 7-9pm
    Price: $195-$235 (register by June 23rd for the early-bird pricing)
    Location: Hoffner Lodge, Northside
  • Ladies’ Level 1 Improv Comedy w/ Patricia Mullins
    When: Mondays July 10 – August 21, 6:30-9pm
    Price: $175-$230 (register by June 17 for the early-bird pricing)
    Location: Hoffner Lodge, Northside
  • Ladies’ Level 1 Stand-up w/ Kelly Collette
    When: Tuesdays July 09 – August 06, 6:30-9pm
    Price: SOLD OUT – but keep an eye out for future openings!
    Location: Hoffner Lodge, Northside

You can see all classes here: https://alphascomedy.fourthwalltickets.com/classes

Registration is now open, and students who sign-up at least 3 weeks in advance will get special early-bird pricing. Questions about classes or shows or want to know more? Go to alphascomedy.com, or connect with Alphas on social media: @alphas_improv on Instagram and Facebook.

About Alphas Comedy:
Alphas is an all-female identifying Cincinnati-based sketch and improv comedy group who have been writing, performing, and improvising shows together since April 2022. Their show “Alphas: Origin Story – A Comedy Variety Show”, is featured as a special event at Cincy Fringe, 2024.

Their mission is to amplify women’s voices in comedy, while providing an inclusive, safe space for exploration, performance, and learning.

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January 8, 2024 · 5:59 pm

New “Alphas Comedy College” Empowers Women to Release Their Funny

ALPHAS_Comedy College PosterIncreased confidence, fun, and friendship are primary goals.

(Clifton) Cincinnati, OH – Alphas Comedy, the local women’s improv and sketch group, is launching a new educational initiative aiming to offer students a comfortable environment in which to thrive.

The inaugural term of “Alphas Comedy College” begins Monday, February 12. The first class Alphas is offering is “Ladies’ Level 1 Improv Class”, which runs for 8-weeks, concluding with a class show for students’ friends and family. This is the first of a series of four levels of improv comedy for female-identifying students.

According to Alphas Comedy Artistic Director Patricia Mullins, “The purpose of our new education initiative is to create a space where women feel safe to fail, to have new experiences, and to express the funny person that they are.”

The first courses are basic improv classes, but Alphas plans to offer a wide variety of opportunities, including stand-up, sketch comedy, acting, and more.

Alphas has several upcoming shows in January and February, including
“The Improvised Bachelorette” on January 20 at Know Theatre, and “Alphas: A Period Piece – A Comedy Variety Show” January 26-27.

Questions about classes or shows or want to know more? Go to alphascomedy.com, or connect with Alphas on social media: @alphas_improv on Instagram and Facebook.

About Alphas Comedy:
Alphas is an all-female identifying Cincinnati-based sketch and improv comedy group who have been writing, performing, and improvising shows together since April 2022. Their show “Alphas: Apocalypse – A Comedy Variety Show”, was featured as a special event at Cincy Fringe, 2023.

Their mission is to amplify women’s voices in comedy, while providing an inclusive, safe space for exploration, performance, and learning. 

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August 29, 2023 · 6:01 pm

The Ghostlight Stage Company Presents FREE Belting Workshop on Sept. 18

TGSC_logoJoin The Ghostlight Stage Company for our upcoming FREE workshop event: Sustainable Singing Workshop with Anna Mosoriak.

Link to register: https://www.theghostlightstageco.com/event-details/sustainable-singing-workshop

  • a breakdown of belting & mixing
  • how to find your own sustainable sound
  • tips for singing your way through a vocally demanding show
  • coaching a 16-32 bar cut of a song, for select volunteers*

Curriculum is tailored for young professionals ages 18-30, but all ages and all experience levels are welcome.

Building up a sustainable belt and chest mix are some of the most important skills vocalists can master. This FREE workshop is perfect for students looking to gain some knowledge of their own unique vocal instrument, while also learning some tips and tricks of how to keep it healthy during those long months of rehearsals and performances.

*For those that would like to volunteer to have a coaching session of their piece during the workshop, please be sure to register ahead of time for free on The Ghostlight website. We will send you what to prepare if interested in an email leading up to the event.

More about the Teaching Artist: Anna Mosoriak (she/her) is a Cincinnati-based voice teacher + artist who explores singing through an artist-centered + trauma-informed perspective. In 2019 Anna completed her Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Lawrence University and then went on to complete her Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in 2021. Anna is trained in the Meisner technique and is also certified in Levels 1 + 2 of the LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™. Anna is a crossover artist singing genres from musical theatre, to pop, to jazz. After becoming burnt out from toxic academic training, Anna founded her studio, Sing Anyway in 2020. Since then, has been on a mission to help singers heal, recover from burnout, and trust their voices again.

This event is presented in collaboration with Arts@ARCO, making it FREE for anyone to attend and helping The Ghostlight to achieve our mission of making the arts more accessible. Learn more about the Arts@ARCO program at: https://www.arcocincinnati.org/arts

Join us and start your journey towards a sustainable singing career today!

Link to register: https://www.theghostlightstageco.com/event-details/sustainable-singing-workshop

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July 7, 2023 · 8:17 pm

Elevate Your Dance Skills with NKU’s Summer Dance Institute

NKU_Summer Dance InitiativeHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Summer Dance Institute (SDI), an immersive collegiate dance program tailored for aspiring young artists. Taking place from August 4-6, 2023, this program offers an exceptional opportunity for participants between the ages of 14 and 23 to receive a comprehensive introduction to the field of dance and campus life, culminating in a performance showcase.

  • What: NKU SOTA Summer Dance Institute
  • When: August 4-6, 2023
  • Where: Health Innovations Room 125, NKU
  • Register: nku.edu/sdi by July 15

The NKU SOTA Summer Dance Institute provides an immersive experience for young dancers, encompassing dance courses, industry and pedagogical training, and valuable network building opportunities. Participants will have the privilege of learning from NKU’s faculty, including Jacqui Haas, who will lead the program, along with guest faculty members Lyndsay Barto, Anaya Ni’kole McNair, Shane Ohmer, Jeaunita Olówè, Rowan Salem, and Cat Schmeal-Swope. The state-of-the-art dance studio at NKU will serve as the ideal environment for honing skills and gaining insight into the diverse career options available in the field of dance. The program concludes with a showcase at Greaves Concert Hall, allowing participants to demonstrate their talents.

Registration is now open, and the deadline for registration is July 15, 2023. The registration fee is $35, and the program fee is $300. Interested students can visit nku.edu/sdi to register and find further details about the program.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

About SOTA: The Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. Theatre and Dance relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. Our staff, resources and facilities serve the developing artist. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates are working in professional theatres in every major city in the United States and on five continents, having successful careers on Broadway and in regional theatre, on cruise ships, in theme parks and film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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