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February 3, 2015 · 3:52 pm

VIDEO: Trailer for ETC’s THE OTHER PLACE

Michael G. Bath as Ian Smithton & Regina Pugh as Juliana Smithton. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Michael G. Bath as Ian Smithton & Regina Pugh as Juliana Smithton. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Juliana Smithton, an accomplished scientist and pharmaceuticals pitch-woman, is a dominating personality who’s always in command, but recently her life has become unhinged. Her husband has filed for divorce, her daughter has eloped with a much older man, and her own health hangs in jeopardy. However, in this brilliantly troubling and unexpectedly humorous play, nothing is as it seems. Piece by piece, a mystery unfolds as fact blurs with fiction and the elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface.

THE OTHER PLACE continues at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through Feb. 15.

You can read my spoiler-free review here, as well as the reviews of:
Cincinnati.Com | CityBeat | League of Cincinnati Theatres | The Sappy Critic |

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February 3, 2015 · 1:10 pm

VIDEO: Trailer for Unity Productions’ Independent Film, THE FUNERAL, a Comedy…?

UP_The FuneralOriginally performed as part of this summer’s SERIALS at Know Theatre of Cincinnati, THE FUNERAL a Comedy…?, written by Jon Kovach of Unity Productions, has been made into an independent feature film.

Luke hides out in his bedroom because he doesn’t care about his great grandmother’s funeral happening in his parent’s living room downstairs. His beautiful cousin, conflicted immediate family, and eclectic friends all visit Luke, each with their own scheme to lure him out of his bedroom. Will Luke venture downstairs, or will his parents follow through with their threat to bring Gammy up?

The movie will premiere on Friday, June 12th at Know Theatre of Cincinnati. The film cast includes: Jared Earland, George Alexander, Ian Adams, Annie Kalahurka, Tara Williams, Becca Howell and Patrick Phillips.

The Funeral, a comedy…? from Unity Productions on Vimeo.

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February 2, 2015 · 10:23 am

VIDEO: I Lost a Bet:Karate Commercial Featuring Aiden Sims

Aiden Sims.

Aiden Sims in STRIKING 12 at Falcon Theater.

It’s always fun to catch local performers in commercials.

This commercial for www.ilostabet.org features Aiden Sims showing off her karate moves. Her recent performances include STRIKING 12 with Falcon Theater and AND BABY MAKES SEVEN with Queen City Queer Theater Collective.

Next up, Aiden will be working behind the scenes, stage managing THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

If you know of any other commercials to highlight, please send the links my way.

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January 30, 2015 · 11:14 am

Video: ETC’s THE OTHER PLACE | An Interview with the Cast

Regina Pugh as Juliana Smithton. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Regina Pugh as Juliana Smithton. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

The cast of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s regional premiere production of THE OTHER PLACE, by Sharr White, discusses their role and the show.

Juliana Smithton, an accomplished scientist and pharmaceuticals pitch-woman, is a dominating personality who’s always in command, but recently her life has become unhinged. Her husband has filed for divorce, her daughter has eloped with a much older man, and her own health hangs in jeopardy. However, in this brilliantly troubling and unexpectedly humorous play, nothing is as it seems. Piece by piece, a mystery unfolds as fact blurs with fiction and the elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface.

Performances continue through Feb. 15. Click here for more information.

You can read my review here.

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January 30, 2015 · 10:57 am

Video: The Rusty Griswolds Chat About TCTC’s SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE JR

Cameron Cumbee stars as Tom, with "Bill" and Artistic Director Angela Powell Walker. Photo by Phil Groshong.

Cameron Cumbee stars as Tom, with “Bill” and Artistic Director Angela Powell Walker. Photo by Phil Groshong.

Artistic Director, Angela Powell Walker, chats with The Rusty Griswolds about their memories of the show and excitement about performing with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Based on the Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning animated educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon which aired on ABC-TV from the 1970’s -1980’s, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. hits the Taft Theatre stage with a rock-and-roll revue, headed up by local rock sensations, The Rusty Griswolds!  Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as “Just A Bill,” “Three is a Magic Number,” and “Conjunction Junction.”

Public performances of SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE JR run Feb. 13-21. You can click here for more information.

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