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March 16, 2026 · 4:54 pm

Auditions Announced for PIPPIN at Harrison Center for the Arts

HCA is excited to announce our upcoming production of PIPPN! Performances will run from Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9. Auditions will be held in just a few weeks at the Harrison Township Civic Center:

  • Dates: Monday, April 6 & Wednesday, April 8
  • Time: Starting at 6:45 PM

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. [From Playbill]

Character List

  • Leading Player (The ultimate ‘ring leader.’ Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end.)
  • Pippin (Our story’s young and confused protagonist. He is longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually finds love, and meaning in life, with Catherine and Theo.)
  • Charles (Pippin’s demanding father. As the King of the Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride.)
  • Lewis (Pippin’s half-brother)
  • Fastrada (Pippin’s conniving stepmother. A seductress, who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal, she is both sexy and smart. Skilled at using her sexual appeal to benefit her and her son.)
  • Berthe (Pippin’s saucy grandmother. A brassy broad full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest.)
  • Catherine (A widow and mother. She is a beautiful and a hopeless romantic, who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him.)
  • Theo (Catherine’s son)
  • Ensemble (Charlemagnes Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, The Players)

Auditions will be held at the Harrison Township Civic Center. Actors will be asked to read from the script as well as sing a song from the show (options TBD). Depending on the situation, actors may be asked to read more than once. If needed, callbacks will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 7 pm. A cast read-through will be held on Monday, April 13 at 7 pm. Performances of PIPPIN will be Thursday, August 6 – Sunday, August 9. More information on the schedule and important dates will be available at auditions.

Please visit the sign-up genius link to reserve your spot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE23ABFC1-62748813-pippin#/

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January 12, 2025 · 8:07 pm

Mason Community Players Kickoff 2025 with a Fundraiser

Mason Community Players will host a fundraiser to die for at the Mason Community Playhouse on January 25th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and Concessions will be available before the murder mystery begins and during Intermission. During intermission, guests will be given the opportunity to participate in a Split the Pot Fundraiser with a twist; guess the murderer! The winner will be chosen from the container that bears the name of the character that actually “murdered Annie”! You’ve got to play to win- tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.

So what is this show about? Annie was working late in the family run flower shop one night, when someone crept up behind her and murdered her. She is unable to move on until her family figures out who murdered her. It is up to the audience and her family to solve her murder. Was it her mother-in-law Violet? Was it her own sister Emma? Could it have been Iris her aunt-in-law or Lily her sister-in-law? Why was she murdered? Jealousy, money, or both? As Annie roams the audience, be prepared for her ghostly presence to plead for help.

Mason Community Players is the oldest continually operating community theater organization in Warren County, OH. Since its creation in 1973, the Mason Community Players has brought more than 120 productions and 30 original musical reviews to audiences in Mason, Ohio.The group operates and performs at the Mason Community Playhouse, located at 5529 Mason Rd. in Mason, OH.  The group has fostered a family for the community, involving people of all ages on stage, backstage, and as spectators. 

The Who Murdered Annie FUNdraiser is only the beginning of MCP’s Spooky Season of 2025.

Next up will be The Cemetery Club in February and March, followed by Blithe Spirit in April and May, The Pirates of Penzance in July, The Haunting of Hill House in October and November; the season will wrap up in December with Welcome to Our House for Christmas. Get tickets to this exciting fundraiser event and the rest of the 2025 season at www.MasonPlayers.org or call 513-398-7104.

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January 12, 2025 · 8:05 pm

Cast Announced for ASSASSINS at Springboro Community Theatre

Springboro Community Theatre is excited to announce the cast of ASSASSINS, our next mainstage musical!

Directed by Tim Rezash
Performance Dates: February 28-March 2, and March 7-9, 2025

ASSASSINS is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Using the framing device of an all-American, yet sinister, carnival game, the semi-revue portrays a group of historical figures who attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate Presidents of the United States and explores what their presence in American history says about the ideals of their country. The score is written to reflect both popular music of the various depicted eras and a broader tradition of “patriotic” American music.

  • Kyle Miller – John Wilkes Booth
  • TJ Montgomery – The Balladeer/L.H. Oswald
  • Lynn Vanderpool – Sara Jane Moore
  • Hayley Penchoff – Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme
  • Nick Bellmyer – Samuel Byck
  • Jose Gutierrez del Arroyo – Giuseppe Zangara
  • Ben Essex – John Hinckley
  • Aaron J. Brewer – Charles Guiteau
  • Drew Williams – Leon Czologosz
  • Jason Lakes – The Proprietor
  • Lindsey Cardoza – Emma Goldman
  • Bennett Cardoza – Billy
  • Quin Tyler – Ensemble
  • Lilly Robillard-Crissman – Ensemble
  • Mar Miller – Ensemble

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January 9, 2025 · 7:23 pm

Patron Experience Specialist Sought by Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

PATRON EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)

Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre

  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:
The Patron Experience Specialist will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Responsibilities:
The Patron Experience Specialist shall be responsible for:

  • Selling single tickets.
  • Processing season ticket orders, including assisting with the re-seating of patrons in our new seating configuration at The Emery Theater for the 2025-26 season.
  • Answering phone/email.
  • Assisting patrons at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.
  • Help capture lapsed business with personal phone calls and emails, as well as personal interaction (when applicable)

The Patron Experience Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

  • Audit
    • Daily balancing of subscriber, flex pass, and individual ticket sales
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Processing payments for subscribers and individual ticket accounts
  • Spektrix Ticketing System
    • Building events and merchandise
    • Selling tickets within the system
    • Pulling reports upon request
    • Troubleshooting if necessary
  • Other
    • Other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Part-Time Patron Experience Specialist will:

  • Work closely with the Patron Experience Manager to fulfill the mission of TCT.
  • Be an advocate for TCT in the community.
  • Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and the general public.

 Part-Time Schedule:

  • Wednesdays, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • TCT MainStage performance weekends
  • TCT Academy performance weekends

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent training through practical business experience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Spektrix ticketing system experience a plus!

Compensation:

  • Hourly Rate: $18 per hour
  • Target start date of February 5, 2025

TO APPLY:
No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a cover letter/resume, writing samples, portfolios, and demo reels. (files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome).

Please submit your materials along with references by Friday, January 17, 2025, to TCT’s Sales and Marketing Director at: krista.katonapille@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: TCT PART-TIME PATRON EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

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