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November 9, 2015 · 10:41 am

Auditions Announced for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID at Acting Up

ACTUP_logoActing Up’s auditions for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID

Who: Anyone ages 6-18 years old

When: Monday December 7, Tuesday December 8, or Wednesday Dec. 9 from 6:00-9:00 pm. You will sign up for a 20 minute spot, but the entire audition will take about 45 minutes.

Where: Mason Intermediate 45 School, 6307 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 in the 45 cafeteria.

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 a CD or ipod karaoke-type music (no vocals,) or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue of 1-2 minutes that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Please bring a completed Audition Form. Found at www.ActingUp.com
  • 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:Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” – See more about roles available here.  Performances will be April 8,9,10 at the Mason Middle School Theater.

These auditions are for the full 2 Act version with a live orchestra which recently became available from Music Theatre International.

Location: MI-45 cafeteria.

To sign up for an audition slot, click here.

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September 17, 2015 · 5:35 pm

Acting Up to Present GUYS AND DOLLS, Sept. 24-27

ACTUP_Guys and Dolls promoActing Up to Present Guys and Dolls

  • Friday, September 25 @ 7pm
  • Saturday, September 26 @ 2pm (sign-language interpreter provided)
  • Saturday, September 26 @ 7pm
  • Sunday, September 27 @ 2pm

At the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason
Tickets are only $12 each and are available at ActingUp.com or at the door.

One of the most popular musical comedies, GUYS AND DOLLS will be hitting the live stage in Mason next weekend, presented by Acting Up -Young Performer’s Community Theater.  Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, GUYS AND DOLLS received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including TONY Awards, Drama Desks, and Olivers. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS is an oddball romantic comedy filled with singing, dancing and 1920’s hijinks.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat,” you are sure to leave the theater dancing and humming. The story is about gambler Nathan Detroit who tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.GUYS AND DOLLS takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Acting Up’s version of GUYS AND DOLLS will feature a cast of approximately 65 talented youngsters ages 10 to 18, hailing from all over the Cincinnati-area. The director is Erin Wallace.  The cast features CJ Allen (of Indian Hill) as Sky Masterson, Danielle Morey (of Mason) as Sarah Brown, Cole Hankins (of Loveland) as Nathan Detroit and Kayla Stroud (of Mason) as Adelaide.

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, young performer’s community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs.  They stress family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational, and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of ACT Cincinnati and just won 32 Orchid awards at the Association of Community Theatre awards in June 27 including Overall Technical Quality, Overall Performance Quality, Excellence in Dance Execution, and Excellence in Chorus, Choreography and Ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of Guys and Dolls on September 25, 26, 27, at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040.  Performances will be Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, September 26 at 2 pm. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, September 27 at 2 pm.  Tickets are $12 each and it is general seating.  You can purchase your tickets online at www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

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August 25, 2015 · 11:21 am

GUYS AND DOLLS Runs Sept. 25-27

ACTUP_Guys and Dolls promoGUYS AND DOLLS
Acting Up
Sept. 25-27
Mason

Directed by Erin Wallace
Music directed by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Jerry Wiesenhahn
Produced by Karen Morey

Official cast list (scroll down) |

Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys And Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys And Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. But eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

  • Fri, Sept. 25 at 7pm
  • Sat, Sept. 26 at 2pm* & 7pm
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 2pm
    *sign language interpreted

Official page |

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June 28, 2015 · 10:41 am

2014-2015 Orchid Awards for Acting Up

ACTUP_logoBEAUTY AND THE BEAST

  • Excellence in Choreography – Maddie Burgoon
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Becky Corstanje, Andrea Ledford and Crew
  • Excellence in Dance Excecution – The Cast
  • Excellence in Direction – Joey Schnell
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Joey Schnell and Cast
  • Excellence in Light Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Makeup – Brahm Corstanje, Kalyn Corstanje and TEAM
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Jeanne Bilyeu
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Melissa Campbell as Belle
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Josh Beasley as Cogsworth
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Gabe Hoyer as Beast
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Ryley Davis Arnold as Gaston
  • Excellence in Orchestra – Jeanne Bilyeu and Orchestra
  • Excellence in Producing – Danielle Campbell & Karen Morey
  • Excellence in Properties – Christie Huhn & Joel Saeks
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Steve Fair and Crew
  • Excellence in Decor – Brent Peebles & Joel Saeks
  • Excellence in Design – Brent Peebles, Steve Fair & Zach Hoyer
  • Excellence in Special Effects – Scott Meyer
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Jeanne Bilyeau and Amy Hall

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.

  • Excellence in Costumes – Becky Corstanje & Andrea Ledford
  • Excellence in Direction – Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Karen Kopack, Stephanie Bush and Crew
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Savannah Slaby as Elle Woods
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Victoria Shields as Paulette
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Zachary Hoyer
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Producing – Karen Morey & Laura Peebles
  • Excellence in Set Design – Steve Fair & Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Debbie Meyer & Crew

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May 8, 2015 · 11:34 am

Auditions Announced for GUYS AND DOLLS presented by Acting Up

ACTUP_logoYou must sign up for an audition spot on Sign Up Genius. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-acting1

Who: ages 6-18
When: Monday June 8 or Tuesday June 9, 6:30-9pm. 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 a CD or ipod karaoke-type music (no vocals,) or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue of 1-2 minutes that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Please bring a completed Audition Form. Found at http://www.ActingUp.com
  • 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: Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, “Guys And Dolls” ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including TONY Awards, Drama Desks, and Olivers. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys And Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Performances will be Sept. 25-27 at the Mason High School Theater.

Who’s Directing?: Show will be directed by Erin Wallace, Music Direction by Jeanne Bilyeu and Choreography by Jerry Wiesenhahn.

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