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May 9, 2022 · 9:08 am

Auditions Announced for CHARLOTTE’S WEB the Musical at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players is holding auditions for CHARLOTTE’S WEB the Musical, directed by Karen Wiebe, co-produced by Betsy Obermeyer & Kiya Fix, and choreographed by Amy Waldfogle.

Audition Dates:  May 16 & 17; 7pm-9pm
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church

Sign up for a time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AABAE2DA64-auditions1

Performances:
August 4 -13 2022
Anderson Center Theatre

Rehearsals:
Beginning June 5 and will run Sunday afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We will work around conflicts, but appreciate those being in writing up front.

This production was previously cast in 2020, and was never performed due to COVID. We have asked the cast to reprise their roles. The ones listed here are available for both adults and children 9 and up.

  • Wilbur: teen or adult – voice part: tenor/mezzo-soprano
  • John Arable: adult male role Stage Age: 30 – 40 voice part: tenor/Baritone
  • Martha Arable: adult female role Stage age: 30 – 40  voice part: soprano/mezzo/alto
  • Edith Zuckerman: adult female role Stage Age: 30 – 40 voice part: soprano/mezzo/alto
  • Avery Arable: young boy, Stage Age 9 – 11 voice part: unchanged male voice
  • Fern Arable: Young Girl, stage age 12 – 14 voice part: soprano, mezzo-soprano
  • Goose/Gander:Adults or teens, voice part: any
  • Lamb: Teen/child, voice part: Any
  • Ensemble: All voice parts, all ages

Dancing is more movement-based.

Auditions will consist of a prepared 16 – 32 bar piece that fits the character you are interested in playing. There may be cold reads from the script if necessary. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music for your song and mark your start/stop places. No dancing auditions will be necessary.

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May 2, 2022 · 12:12 pm

BPI’s WRONG WINDOW Opens This Week!

BPI_logoBeechmont Players wraps up their 2021-2022 season with WRONG WINDOW – opening this week!

WRONG WINDOW is a witty comedy whodunit that pays tribute to the Master of Horror: Alfred Hitchcock.

Don’t miss your chance to see this hysterical show and get your tickets today!

Please Note: WRONG WINDOW is not appropriate for younger audiences. Adult language and adult themes occur throughout the production*

Show Dates:

  • May 6th at 8pm
  • May 7th at 8pm
  • May 8th at 3pm
  • May 12th at 8pm **Newly Added!**
  • May 13th at 8pm
  • May 14th at 3pm

Cast:

  • Marnie Elbies: Mary Jo Bissmeyer
  • Jeff Elbies: Ken Macke
  • Robbie: Scott Unes
  • Midge: Susan Unes
  • Thor Larswald: Zak Slemmer
  • Lila Larswald: Katherine Anderson
  • Loomis: Jim Waldfogle
  • Detective Thomas: Katherine Anderson

WRONG WINDOW is directed by Kiya Fix and produced by Barbara Alenduff.

Tickets can be purchased at www.beechmontplayers.org or by calling 513-233-2468

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April 6, 2022 · 9:11 am

WRONG WINDOW Runs May 6-14

BPI_logoWRONG WINDOW
Beechmont Players Inc.
May 6-14
Anderson Center

Directed by Alan Kootsher

Cast: Lon Nease as Jeff Elbies, Victoria Kirby as Marnie Elbies, Scott Unes as Robbin Smith, Susan Unes as Midge Smith, Jim Waldfogle as Loomis, Ken Macke as Thor Larswald, Mary Jo Bissmeyer as Lila Larswald & Zak Slemmer as Detective Thomas

Van Zandt & Milmore pay tribute to Master of Horror Alfred Hitchcock, with this comedy whodunit. Off-and-on New York couple Marnie and Jeff enter an even more complicated phase of their relationship when they think they spy their cross-courtyard neighbor do away with his wife. After they draw their torn curtain, the lady vanishes, and suspicion places murder beyond a shadow of a doubt. The bumbling witnesses sneak into their neighbor’s apartment – 39 steps away – and the fun begins. Among multiple door-slammings, body-snatchings, and a frantic flashlight chase scene, two questions remain: Who killed Lila Larswald? And… if she’s not dead…then who is? The crazy farce plays out on a shadow-box set that allows the audience to be present in one apartment, while viewing the action in its mirror-image neighboring unit across the way.

  • Fri-Sat, May 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 8 at 3pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 14 at 3pm

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February 11, 2022 · 10:14 am

Cast Announced for WRONG WINDOW at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoPlease help us welcome the cast of our Spring show, WRONG WINDOW.

Cast List:

  • Jeff Elbies – Lon Nease
  • Marnie Elbies – Victoria Kirby
  • Robbie Smith – Scott Unes
  • Midge Smith – Susan Unes
  • Loomis – Jim Waldfogle
  • Thor Larswald – Ken Macke
  • Lila Larswald – Mary Jo Bissmeyer
  • Detective Thomas – Zak Slemmer

Synopsis: Van Zandt & Milmore pay tribute to Master of Horror Alfred Hitchcock, with this comedy whodunit. Off-and-on New York couple Marnie and Jeff enter an even more complicated phase of their relationship when they think they spy their cross-courtyard neighbor do away with his wife. After they draw their torn curtain, the lady vanishes, and suspicion places murder beyond a shadow of a doubt. The bumbling witnesses sneak into their neighbor’s apartment – 39 steps away – and the fun begins. Among multiple door-slammings, body-snatchings, and a frantic flashlight chase scene, two questions remain: Who killed Lila Larswald? And… if she’s not dead…then who is? The crazy farce plays out on a shadow-box set that allows the audience to be present in one apartment, while viewing the action in its mirror-image neighboring unit across the way.

For more information visit www.beechmontplayers.org

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February 4, 2022 · 9:32 am

Performance Cancellations for Fri, Feb. 4

Updated 2/4/22 3:45pm

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  • MISC_Snow Cancellations9:30am BEEHIVE the Musical [West Price Hill]
    Covedale Center for the Performing Arts through Feb. 20
    ALERT: the Friday (2/4) performance of BEEHIVE has been canceled to due weather conditions. Ticket holders for this performance can contact the box office at (513) 241-6550 to transfer to another performance. The show runs through 2/20. Stay safe, friends. Remember: you can’t hurry love.
  • 3:45pm CURVES, CURLS AND CHOREOGRAPHY [Downtown[
    Revolution Dance Theatre through Feb. 5
    Due to inclement weather, tonight’s performance of Curves, Curls & Choreography has been cancelled. All tickets purchased for tonight’s performance will be honored for tomorrow’s performance. For ticket exchanges or more information, please contact the Aronoff Center box office at 513-621-2787 or ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can join us tomorrow night at the Aronoff Center for the Arts!
  • 2:50pm MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS [Over-the-Rhine]
    Cincinnati Pops Orchestra through Feb. 6

    Due to circumstances caused by the inclement weather, we have cancelled the FRI FEB 4, 7:30PM performance of the Music of John Williams. The Friday performance will not be rescheduled.
    The SAT, FEB 5 and SUN, FEB 6 performances will proceed as planned.
    The livestream of the concert, originally scheduled for Saturday night, will now take place on SUN, FEB 6 at 2PM EST.
    All ticketholders for the Friday performance of the concert have the option to exchange into another CSO or Pops performance this season. (Exchange fees will be waived; additional charges may apply based on concert choice). Ticketholders may donate the value of their tickets and receive a tax acknowledgement. Ticketholders also have the option of returning their tickets for a gift certificate, account credit or full refund.
    Please use the form linked below, contact the box office at 513.381.3300 or email hello@cincinnatisymphony.org with your ticket option by Wednesday, February 9.
    We are happy to provide a solution that works best for you.
  • 12:20pm THE NORWEGIANS [Dayton]
    Dayton Theatre Guild through Feb. 20
    TONIGHT’S FEBRUARY 4 PERFORMANCE OF THE NORWEGIANS IS CANCELLED.

    Due to the compromised travel condition brought on by the weather we have cancelled tonight’s performance. Opening night is moved to tomorrow night. Those with reservations for tonight’s show can change their reservations to another night by calling 937-278-5993 or on line at https://www.daytontheatreguild.org/tickets/
  • 9:45am THE ODD COUPLE, FEMALE VERSION [Anderson]
    Beechmont Players Inc. through Feb. 12
    Friday, February 4th’s production of THE ODD COUPLE: FEMALE VERSION has been cancelled due to the Anderson Center being closed. Our box office will be reaching out to patrons with tickets for tonight. All other shows will occur as scheduled, pending weather conditions. Any changes will be announced closer to event time.
  • 10:20am PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE [Beavercreek]
    Beavercreek Community Theatre through Feb. 5
    For the safety of our cast, crew, and patrons, Friday’s performance (2/4) of PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE has been cancelled. Performances will resume Saturday (2/5) and Sunday (2/6). We hope to see you then, safe and warm!
  • 1:20pm THE SOUND OF MUSIC [Covington]
    The Carnegie through Feb. 13
    The Friday performance of THE SOUND OF MUSIC (2/4) will be canceled due to weather – fortunately, we still have 7 performances to choose from. Your tickets will be honored at your show of choice. Please call the box office at (859) 957-1940 to choose your new date. Thank you so much for your patience, and if you have any other questions or concerns please give us a call.

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