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Acting Up Presents ROCK OF AGES (Teen Edition) This Weekend Only

ACTING UP BRINGS BIG HAIR, BIG HITS AND BIG ENERGY TO THE STAGE WITH ROCK OF AGES: TEEN EDITION

Young performers from across Greater Cincinnati take audiences on a high-energy trip back to the 1980s, November 6–8 at Mason High School

MASON, OHIO — Get ready to turn up the volume! Acting Up Young Performers Community Theatre will bring the electrifying sounds, outrageous fashion and larger-than-life attitude of the 1980s to the stage with Rock of Ages: Teen Edition, THIS WEEKEND ONLY at the Mason High School Theater.

Featuring a cast of approximately 50 talented young performers ages 10–18 from communities throughout Greater Cincinnati, this high-energy musical celebrates the era when rock ruled the airwaves, guitar solos went to 11, and the hair was bigger than ever.

Based on the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical, Rock of Ages: Teen Edition features the iconic rock anthems of the 1980s, with music from legendary bands and artists including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more. Audiences can expect an unforgettable combination of music, comedy, romance and plenty of rock ’n’ roll attitude.

Under the direction of Caleb Redslob, the production stars:

  • Elise Hartmann of Mason as Stacee Jax

  • Hannah Wasz of Milford as Sherrie

  • Ezra Tyo of Milford as Drew

  • Joslynn Klotz of Milford as Lonny

  • Lucas Maritato of West Chester as Dennis

FOUR PERFORMANCES — ONE EPIC ROCK WEEKEND

Friday, November 6 — 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 — 2:00 PM (ASL interpreter provided)
Saturday, November 7 — 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 8 — 2:00 PM

All performances will be held at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio.

Tickets are just $15 and are available online at ActingUp.com or at the theater box office beginning one hour before each performance. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more attending the same performance and purchasing tickets together.

MORE THAN A SHOW

For Acting Up, a production is about more than what happens on stage.

Recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Acting Up Young Performers Community Theatre was founded in Mason to give young people throughout the area opportunities to explore and develop their talents in all aspects of theater arts.

The organization is powered by dedicated volunteers and strives to create both an exceptional theatrical production and a meaningful educational experience for every participant. Acting Up believes that every young performer is an integral part of the creative process, while encouraging families and the broader community to be involved along the way.

Through each production, Acting Up seeks to provide young people with an enjoyable, educational and enriching theater experience, while building teamwork, confidence, community and a passion for the performing arts.

With a cast of 50 young performers, a beloved catalog of classic rock hits and one unforgettable weekend, Rock of Ages: Teen Edition promises to be a celebration of everything that makes live theater—and rock ’n’ roll—so much fun.

For tickets and more information:
ActingUp.com
ActingUp@ActingUp.com

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Auditions Announced for ROCK OF AGES: Teen Edition at Acting Up

Acting Up Young Performers Community Theatre is looking for talented performers ages 10–18 to rock the stage in 🎤 Rock of Ages: Teen Edition!

Get ready for an unforgettable show packed with the biggest hits from Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and more!

AUDITION DATES

  • Sunday, August 9 | 2:00–5:00 PM
  • Monday, August 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM

A brief dance audition will be included.

REHEARSALS
August 24 – November 5
Monday–Thursday evenings + Sunday afternoons

PERFORMANCES
Mason High School Theater
November 6–8

About the Show
Set on the legendary Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages: Teen Edition is a hilarious, feel-good musical following dreamers Sherrie and Drew as they chase stardom while fighting to save the iconic Bourbon Room. Featuring epic rock anthems and adapted especially for teen performers, this high-energy production is guaranteed to have audiences singing along!

Reserve your audition time today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4FACAF29A13-64657530-auditions#/

Creative Team

  • Director: Caleb Redslob
  • Assistant Director: Troy Van Skaik
  • Music Director: Jon Sheiding
  • Choreographers: John Elmore, MJ Contreras & Megan Denton
  • Producers: Laura Peebles & Adrianna Hartmann

Don’t stop believin’…this could be YOUR moment!

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POTUS at Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy Runs June 25-July 4

POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy
June 25-July 4
Essex Studio [Avondale]

Directed by Rand Geers
Produced by Erica Bock

Cast: Kayamarie Roll as Jean, Maya Rose Max as Dusty, Nia Buchannon as Margaret, Danielle Ullman as Stephanie, Emma Sperber as Bernadette, Serenity Newell-Goodwin as Chris & Gina Cerimele-Mechley as Harriet

One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. Please be advised that this production contains explicit content. It is intended for mature audiences only.

  • Fri-Sun, June 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 2-4 at 7:30pm

Official page | Facebook event |

 

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Disney’s FROZEN at Acting Up Runs June 19-21

Disney’s FROZEN
Acting Up
June 19-21
Mason High School Theatre

Directed by Dirk Doebereiner
Music directed by Brandon Cole
Orchestra directed by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Megan Denton & Karly Kuhn
Produced by Adrianna Hartmann

Official cast and full production team (scroll down) |

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

  • Fri, June 19 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event |

 

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Acting Up Summer Camps for Incoming 1st-8th Graders

Acting Up announces our Summer Camps:

  • “Disney’s Finding Nemo Kids”- July 6-10, for incoming 5th-8th graders
  • Sign Up
  • SideKicks Take Over- July 13-17 for incoming 1st-4th graders
  • Sign Up

Week-long camps with a performance at the end. Singing, Dancing, crafts, fun!! These camps will take place in Mason. For more information, see ActingUp.com

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