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ACT Cincinnati Scholarship Auditions on Feb. 7

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SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

The Association of Community Theatres of
Greater Cincinnati is Proud to Announce
Our Annual Scholarship Auditions

Six Scholarships (detailed below) will be awarded in amounts ranging from $350 – $1500
Open to Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Theatre Performance Arts Majors

SATURDAY, February 7, 2015
1:30 – 5:00 P.M.

THE STAINED GLASS THEATRE
Home of THE FOOTLIGHTERS, INC.
802 YORK ST. (Corner of York and 8th)
Newport, KY. 41071

“I have always spoken of my time in the local Cincy theatre scene as my most developmental – many of those groups gave me the chance at a VERY young age to do work that, while perhaps not for a salary, was worth a gold mine in experience and freedom. There’s no question that things like the ACT scholarship helped me make it through CCM and on to other paths of success.”

— Richard Oberacker, Ace composer and two-time ACT Scholarship Winner

Performance students will have a maximum of five minutes
to present two contrasting pieces (monologues, songs, dances).
An accompanist will be provided.

To receive an application and schedule an audition time, email Cathy Lutts at the address below.
luttsca@cps-k12.org. No phone calls please.

Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati
ACT Cincinnati, Inc.

The ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI, INC. is a non-profit service organization dedicated to supporting and developing Community Theatre in the Greater Cincinnati area. An independent organization unaffiliated with any other community theatre service organization, its members is community theatre groups who meet and maintain membership criteria established in 1955. ACT of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. provides:

  • Five (6) scholarships;
  • A judging program the purpose of which is to elevate the quality of community theatre;
  • ACT “Orchid” awards presented for excellence in directing, performance, technical achievement, etc.
  • A web site, an extensive script library, and avenues of communication between other resources and community theatre;
  • Three (3) awards given annually to individuals who have shown exemplary service to community theatre;
  • An annual convention which includes hosting and organizing the Southwest Regional OCTAFEST excerpts.

DEE WACKSMAN SCHOLARSHIP $ 1000

This scholarship is funded by Howard Wacksman in memory of his wife and is offered to undergraduate students with a major in the performing arts, attending Greater Cincinnati area colleges. An annual audition is required for demonstrating versatility.

ACT OF GREATER CINCINNATI, INC. SCHOLARSHIP $1500

This scholarship is funded by ACT of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. and is awarded to the second place winner of the above audition. All procedures for the administration of it are the same. The money is sent directly to the college to defray the expense of tuition.

CAROL MILLS SCHOLARSHIP $800

The Carol Mills scholarship, given by her husband Howard Mills, is awarded to the third place winner of the above audition. All procedures for the administration of it are the same.

WEBER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP $750

This scholarship is funded by arts patron, Larry Weber. The money is sent directly to the college to defray the expense of tuition. The scholarship is given in the hope that it will help a talented student continue to pursue his/her studies on the way to a career in a field that can bring joy to others as it has to the Webers.

ROBERT AND HELEN BOOTH SCHOLARSHIP $750

This scholarship is given in the memory of Larry Weber’s maternal grandparents. It is Larry’s hope that the winner of this scholarship will share his or her love of the theater Larry’s grandparent’s shared their love with him.

FRESHMAN PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP $350

This scholarship, established in 2002, is funded by Rilla Foster and is awarded to the most deserving performance by a freshman at the above audition. This winner may not be the recipient of either of the above scholarships.

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Fundraising Opportunity for ACT Member Theatres

ACT_purpleWe have $1500 to give…up for grabs for all ACT Groups!

Mason Community Players provides the volunteer army that directs traffic in the parking lots for the Western & Southern ATP (Tennis) tournament, in Mason, August 9-17. The work is very easy. Anyone who can stand, be friendly, and occasionally wave an arm can do it.

With the tournament coming next week, we still have about 10% of our 500 slots open. Available Shift Times: Monday 8/11 through Saturday 8/16: 3:30-8:00 PM. Sunday 8/17: 11:30-3:00 PM, 2:30-7:00 PM.

Ridiculously easy fast money to your group. Nothing to learn, nothing to sell, no pledges to collect, zero heavy lifting. All you need to do is give some time, while hanging in a great fun team environment with fellow theatre folks, many of whom they may already know.

If you can find some time next week, Monday August 11 through Sunday August 17, can spend that time bringing in fast easy money to your group.

Special Note to folks who can be free at 3:30 PM: Although our early shift officially runs from 3:30 to 8:00, we can let you leave as early as you need to. We usually can bring in late shift people earlier to cover. It’s the 3:30 end where we need the most help. Just make sure to leave a note to that effect when they sign up.

MCP_logoWhat’s it worth to your group? A lot. When you work 3 (4.5 hour) shifts, your group makes about 100 bucks. And that can add up really fast. Five people from your group coming up and pulling three shifts together makes about $500 for your group. We’ll gladly assign group members together.

It’s easy to sign up. Just go to http://vols.pt/f83fAV .

When you sign up, please type your group’s name right after yours, separated by a colon. As in “Fred Hunt:TDW.”

Must be 13+. Under-18’s must be accompanied by an over-18. (We are glad to sign for student community service hours when parents request.)

We provide water and snacks. You’ll receive specific directions, instructions, and handy-dandy tips, before the day of your first shift.

Thank you so much for your help! Hope we can give your group a lot of money!

Joel Lind, Mason Community Players
joel.s.lind@gmail.com

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2013-2014 Orchid Awards

ACT_vThe Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of our groups. Orchid awards for the 2013-2014 Season:

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2014 ACT Honorary Awards

ACT_purpleEach member organization is tasked with nominating someone for three Honorary Awards. These awards recognize the tireless efforts the nominees have contributed to not only making their respective theatres work, but also their dedication to community theatre. The recipients are chosen by a panel consisting of the past years winners plus a representative from the rotating list of groups. The selection process is given a lot of thought and discussion. Here is an overview of what the awards are and the winners.

The Roger Grooms Award
Established in 2007
Known for his wit, eloquence, charm and passion for theatre, Roger Grooms supported the artistic growth of theater in our region throughout his long career as an educator, film and dramatic critic, actor and director of plays and musicals. This award is therefore given annually in Roger’s memory to honor an individual who has demonstrated dedication to raising the artistic quality of community theater production through active teaching and/or by demonstrating sustained excellence in the categories of directing, acting. Choreography, musical or vocal direction.
The recipient this year is Burt McCollom.

The Mario Pitocco Award
Established in 1988
To preserve and encourage innovative technical theatre in memory of Mario Pitocco, this award is presented annually to honor an individual who has shown continuous service and excellence in creative technical theatre, including, but not limited to: costuming, house management lighting sound program, props, set décor, set design, set construction, stage management, etc.
This recipient this year is Patrick Downey.

The Art Rouse Award
Established in 1976
Art Rouse is remembered for promoting theatre in general and specifically striving to improve the quality of community theatre in the Greater Cincinnati area, as well as the state level. It is in his memory and to the ideal of service to community theatre that we annually honor an individual who best exemplifies this exceptional commitment and dedication.
The recipient this year is Gittee Bortz.

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OCTAFEST 2014 Registration Deadlines Approaching

ACT_vAttention all OCTAFEST 2014 registrants (June 27 and 28):

  • Early bird pricing for the event ends after June 9
  • Regular pricing will begin on June 10 and ends after June 19
  • Deadline for all registrations is June 19

Pay Pal or snail mail are both available for registration through ACT at cinstages.com.

Door registration at the event will still be in place, however, you can only register for the excerpts and/or awards and party.  No meals can be purchased at that time.

Excerpts will be performed Friday and Saturday.

Thank you!  Hope to see you there.

Joy Sharp
OCTAFEST/ACT Pre-registration chair

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