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MARY POPPINS Runs March 16-18

ACTUP_Mary Poppins logoMARY POPPINS
Acting Up
March 16-18
Mason Middle School

Directed by Joel Saeks
Vocal direction by Jeanne Bilyeu
Orchestra directed by Ryan Yoxthimer
Choreographed by Catherine Dresbach & Anna Duvall Sheehan
Produced by Adrianna Hartmann

Official cast list |

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, the jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect.

  • Fri, March 16 at 7pm
  • Sat, March 17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, March 18 at 5pm

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Auditions Announced for MARY POPPINS at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoMon, Nov. 13 from 6-9pm
Tue, Nov. 14 from 6-9:30pm

Mason Intermediate School
6307 Mason Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040

For performers ages 6-18 years.

You must reserve a spot to audition; sorry, no walk-ins.

Please click here to sign-up for an available time, and for more information specific to the audition.

Performances run March 16-18.

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2016-2017 Orchid Awards for Acting Up

ACTUP-logoADDAMS FAMILY

  • Excellence in Lobby Display- Karen Kopack, Stephanie Bush
  • Excellence in Program-Tammy Pugh
  • Excellence in Producing- Laura Peebles
  • Excellence in Lighting Design -Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Set Design-Brent Peebles, Scott Meyer
  • Excellence in Stage Management- Joey Schnell
  • Excellence in Special Effects-Scott Meyer
  • Excellence in Costumes- Andrea Ledford, Sue Speno, Becky Corstanje
  • Excellence in MakeUp/Wigs- Becky Corstanje, Natalie Dupree, Rilee Malloy, Cheryl Poole
  • Excellence in Direction-Debbie Meyer
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality Debbie Meyer and cast
  • Excellence in Musical Direction- Jeanne Bilyeu
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance-Spencer Walsh as Fester
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Samuel Hoyer as Gomez
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Megan Ledford as Grandma
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Connor Hart as Lurch
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Claire Northcut as Wednesday
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Matt Pugh as Lucas

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

  • Excellence in Program- Lindsey Sodano
  • Excellence in Stage Manager- Debbie Meyer
  • Excellence in Producing- Laura Peebles
  • Excellence in Set Construction- Steve Fair
  • Excellence in Costume Design- Andrea Ledford, Sue Speno, Becky Corstanje
  • Excellence in Direction- Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Michael Williams as Joesph
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Skye Haruyama as Reuben
  • Excellence in Musical Theater Performance- Cammi Caldwell as Simeon
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Kayla Stroud as Judah
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Kate Shields as Narrator
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Claire Northcut as Narrator
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Carly Shepherd as Narrator
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Spencer Walsh as Pharaoh
  • Excellence in Choreography- Arlene Borock-Balzco, Tess Hogan, Megan Ledford, Maria Wheeler, Danielle Morey and Ally Peebles
  • Excellence in Musical Direction- Jeanne Bilyeu
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction- Jeanne Billyeu
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality- Brent Peebles and cast
  • Excellence in Ensemble- Brent Peebles and cast

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Auditions Announced for ANYTHING GOES at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoSign Up for an audition spot at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions5

Who: Anyone aged 10-18 (and still in high school)

When: Sunday, June 4, 6:30-9:00 or Monday, June 5, 6:30-9:00.You will sign up for a 20 minute spot, but the entire audition will take about 45 minutes.

Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (By the Kenwood Mall)

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You preferably should sing with karaoke-type music (no vocals,) on your phone, iPod or CD or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue no longer than one minute that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off in your song and/or monologue as we have a lot of auditioners to hear.)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Audition Form. Please print out and bring a completed Audition Form found on our Database (ActingUpdb.com) Please make sure that all of your conflicts (After July 10 are listed. See rehearsal times and dates below)
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need returned. No need at all for professional photos. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.

Show info: As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “It’s Delovely,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”

This production is directed by Erin Russell and Joey Schnell. Music direction by Phil Clary and choreography by Karen Galliers.

Rehearsals will start July 10th and are expected to be Mon-Thurs. 6:30 pm-9 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm. The number of rehearsals that you will need to attend will depend on your role.

The performances are expected to be Sept. 22-24 at the Mason High School Theater.

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs April 7-9

ACTUP_Jospeh promoJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Acting Up
April 7-9
Mason Middle School

Official cast list (scroll down) |

A lively and colorful journey through ancient Egypt, this exuberant musical follows the rags-to-riches story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Spectacular visuals and an enchanting score packed with hit songs, including “Close Every Door,” “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Any Dream Will Do” make this a dream of a show for all the family.

  • Fri, April 7 at 7pm
  • Sat, April 8 at 2pm &  7pm
  • Sun, April 9 at 2pm

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