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February 5, 2013 · 1:21 pm

ACTUP Announces Cast of BUGSY MALONE

ACTUP_Bugsy MaloneActing Up the young performers community theater is proud to announce our fabulously talented cast of BUGSY MALONE the 1920s, pie-in-the-face, slapstick musical comedy:

The performances are March 8,9,10. For more information, visit www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

  • Bugsy Malone……Dane Morey
  • Blousey………. Victoria Shields
  • Dandy Dan………Aaron Marshall
  • Fat Sam………. Michael Kaper
  • Tallulah……… Kathryn Albers
  • Knuckles……….Maria Bobbitt
  • Fizzy………….Lauren Wright
  • Leroy………….Michael Williams
  • Cagey Joe………Brandon Cole
  • Lena Marelli….. Leah Hall

And featuring Gangsters, Show Girls, Boxers, Down and Outs, etc.: Maddie Baenziger; Emily Bush; Gretchen Bush; Caleb Cambron; Julia Cardinal; Brooke Chamberlin; Stevie Chandler; Annabelle Contant; Jessica Cooper; Catie Cumings; Bella DeJesus; Annie Elliot; Abby Fair; Ava Frizzell; Madison Gialloreto; Hannah Grady; Carson Grill; Sydney Grill; Andrew Hackler; Cole Hankins; Alyssa Hart; Connor Hart; Tess Hogan; Lily Huhn; Von Eric Huhn; Allison Jackson; Hayden Johnson; Rachel Kearney; Sarah Kearney; Katie Kenniston; Kacey Kopack; Megan Ledford; Leah Major; Abby Grace Martin; Grant Meyer; Madeleine Morstadt; Yaffa Muhlbaum; Claire Northcut; Yodeet Nymberg; Ally Peebles; Andrea Poole; Sophie Rothstein; Logyn Sanchez; Faith Schirmer; Grant Shields; Kate Shields; Darian Smith; Erin Speno;Charlie Stauffer; Haley Stevens; Naomi Stoner; Madeline Straub; Kayla Stroud; Olivia Stroud; Vanessa Stroud; Brooke Tartar; Veronica Turner; Catherine Voorhees; Spencer Walsh; Annie Wesner; Olivia Wise; Lauren Wright

Music and lyrics by Paul Williams (The Carpenters’ “Rainy Days and Mondays” and “We’ve Only Just Begun,” Helen Reddy’s “You and Me Against the World,” Three Dog Night’s “Just an Old Fashioned Love Song” and Barbra Streisand’s phenomenal “Evergreen” and The Muppet Movie) and Book by Alan Parker (Fame, Pink Floyd: The Wall, Birdy, and Evita).

The show is being directed by Brent Peebles, with assistance from Joel Saeks. The music director is Amy Hall and the choreographers and Megan and Erin Kelley.

This show is brought to you by special arrangement from Music Theatre International.

Tickets are $10 each and are available 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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September 9, 2012 · 11:10 am

SEUSSICAL runs Oct. 5-7

SEUSSICAL
Presented by Acting Up
Oct. 5-7
Mason

Directed by Joey Schnell with Brent Peebles
Vocal direction by Carrie Classen & Amy Hall
Choreographed by Megan Kelly
Produced by Becky Corstanje & Amy Frankel with Danielle Campbell

The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge–not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes “his kind and his powerful heart.” Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

  • Fri, Oct. 5 at 7pm
  • Sat, Oct. 6 at 2pm* & 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 7 at 2pm
    *sign language interpreted

Official page with cast list | Online ticketing | FaceBook event | Goldstar discount |

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June 27, 2012 · 5:21 pm

ACTUP 2012 Orchid Awards

Acting Up 2012 Orchid Awards

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER

  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
    Eben Franckewitz as Tom Sawyer B
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
    Emily Wilhelm as Becky Thatcher
  • Excellence in Set Design
    Kevin Wilhelm, Bob Fritzsch, Brent Peebles Greater H

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May 10, 2012 · 8:14 am

HONK! runs June 8-10

HONK! 
Presented by Acting Up
June 8-10
Mason 

HONK! is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, HONK! will treat you to equal amounts of laughter and tears, with its charm, humor and message of tolerance.

  • Friday, June 8 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 9 at 3pm* & 7pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 3pm
    *sign language interpreted

Official page with cast list | Online ticketing | FaceBook event |

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May 7, 2012 · 8:32 pm

Acting Up Announces Auditions for SEUSSICAL

Acting Up, the young performer’s community theater based in Mason, OH, is holding open auditions for SEUSSICAL.

Who: any actors ages 6-18 years old

When: Wed. May 23 from 6:30-8:30; or Fri. May 25 from 6:00-9:00

Where: Mason Intermediate School 4/5 Cafeteria, 6703 Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason OH 45040

How: Please prepare a monologue and song, together not more than 2 minutes in length. You can sing with a CD (with no lyrics) or acappella. We will not have an accompanist. Bring an audition form found on the website (www.ActingUp.com) and a recent photo. Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance.

What: Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mazie and a little boy with a big imagination–Jojo.

The show will be directed by Joey Schnell with musical direction by Amy Hall and Carrie Classen. Rehearsals will start late July and the show is scheduled for Oct. 5-7. For more details see www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

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