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September 23, 2015 · 5:42 pm

Janitor/Maintenance Position Available at Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a part-time staff member for The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
and The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater.

Janitorial/Maintenance Position:
Must be at least 19 years of age, have high school diploma or equivalency. Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work in an unsupervised environment at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts AND The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater. Must be a self-starter, dependable, and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Job Description: Janitorial duties including cleaning both theaters before and after performances, removal of trash, buffing concrete and tile floors, cleaning window and restrooms. Other miscellaneous maintenance items.

Hours for position vary – could have lots of flexibility.
Pay rate is $10 hourly. 15 Hours a week. Start date is immediate.

If interested, send resume/cover letter to Denny Reed at dennyreed@clpshows.org. No phone calls please.

Deadline is 10.1.15.

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September 23, 2015 · 8:44 am

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Runs Oct. 22-Nov. 15

David Roth as Henry Bingham & Allen R. Middleton as Dickie Bell.

David Roth as Henry Bingham & Allen R. Middleton as Dickie Bell.

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 22-Nov. 15
West Price Hill

Directed by Bob Brunner

Cast: Traci Taylor as Pamela Peabody, David Roth as Henry Bingham, Renee Maria as Muriel Bingham, Allen R. Middleton as Dickie Bell, Michael Donohoe as Justin Hicks & Emily Mohler as Louise Heindbedder

A tribute from Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) to the great farces of the 1930s and 1940s, THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with… GOLF!

  • Thu, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 8pm
  • Thu, Oct. 29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 30-31 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 1 at 2pm
  • Thu, Nov. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 15 at 2pm

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September 10, 2015 · 2:18 pm

A CHORUS LINE Review

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Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

A CHORUS LINE presented by Cincinnati Landmark Productions at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts through Sept. 27. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening Sunday performance.

“At the Ballet.” Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

For me, what makes or breaks a production of A CHORUS LINE is the dance ability of the cast. Far too often I’ve seen productions that are “Dance 3: Looks 3,” if you get my meaning. (And it you don’t, it’s a reference to the show, go see it.) That is NOT the case with the Covedale’s production. Here, the majority of the performers have dance training under their belts, and it shows.

Cetner: Afton Shepard as Val Clark. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Cetner: Afton Shepard as Val Clark. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Choreographer Angela Kahle takes full advantage of her talent pool. The dance numbers as a whole are nicely staged, visually strong and build naturally. It is also evident that the cast has worked very hard to master the routines. Great job, and I hope to see more of Kahle’s work on stage soon.

Director Matthew Wilson does well in defining the characters and hitting the right emotional beats. The interaction between Paul (Ben Goodman) and Zack (Matt Dentino) after the former’s monologue was very nicely handled. To me, a monologue or two felt confined by its lack of movement. The actors seemed rooted to one place.

Hannah Aicholtz as Cassie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Hannah Aicholtz as Cassie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The ensemble did well in creating interesting and unique characters. Favorites included Matt Dentino as Zack, Afton Shepard as Val & Jules Shumate as Sheila. Cassie’s (Hannah Aicholtz) dance solo in “Music and the Mirror” is a highlight of the show. My favorite numbers included “At the Ballet,” the “Montage” and “What I Did for Love.” I also enjoyed “Dance 10: Looks 3,” but from my seat, Val tended to blend into the fully lit ensemble behind her. Taking the lights down and giving her a spot would help showcase her during that number.

The only issue I had with the sound was that several times the soloists mics were not up in time to hear their lines. Speaking of solo lines, on the performing side actors need to make sure they draw focus to themselves during them. As an audience member, playing “solo, solo, who’s singing the solo” can be frustrating. During “Sing,” be sure to hit those starting constants so the audience can understand the word you’re singing. Finally a couple of the soloists seemed to have trouble supporting some of their high notes.

Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The casts’ dance attire was nicely diverse and fit the personalities of the characters. The custom-fit, gold finale costumes constructed by Caren Young were impressive and looked great together on stage.

Overall, strong ensemble; strong direction; strong dance and choreography. Well-done all.

My rating: 4.25 out of 5.

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September 3, 2015 · 12:45 pm

Auditions Announced for 2016 Summer Classic Season at Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre

WFIT_Sign at nightAuditions for The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater’s 2016 Summer Classic Season will be held on the following dates:

  • Sat. Jan. 9th 1 – 5 pm. (Sing and dance)
  • Sun. Jan. 10th 1 – 5pm. (Sing and dance)
  • Mon. Jan. 11th 6 – 10pm. (Sing and dance)

Please note: These Auditions will include singing and dancing only.

Callback date: Tuesday, January 12th (6pm to 10pm)
Please note: These callbacks will be utilized for reading from scripts (not singing/dancing).

All auditions will be held at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204 (East Price Hill).

Important Audition Information – this applies to any of the 3 shows.

  • Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song (30 seconds – 1 minute) that best showcases vocal ability.
  • Bring sheet music in the correct key.
  • Please dress appropriately for a dance audition.
  • There will be a tap portion during the dance audition (bring your tap shoes). Tap will be for consideration in ANYTHING GOES. The rest of the dance audition will apply to CHICAGO (lots of jazz) and BABY (minimal dance required).
  • Must be a minimum of 17 years of age to audition.
  • MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.
  • A headshot/picture is appreciated.

Please note: You will be asked to read from the script at the callback only.
Auditioning for one show? Bring along 1 headshot and a resume
Auditioning two shows? Bring along 2 headshot and 2 resumes
Audition for all three shows? Then bring along 3 headshots and 3 resumes.

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions – But must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

No more than two conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process for each of these productions. All roles are paid positions. No roles have been precast.

ANYTHING GOES
June 1 – June 26, 2016
Boys-Meet-Girls and the complications get hysterically funny as a boat load of crazy characters, including a bungling gangster, an English gentleman and a bevy of dazzling American showgirls cross the Atlantic in an ocean liner that makes the Love Boat look like a leaky canoe in Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES. Terrific songs like It’s De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, All Through The Night, Anything Goes, You’re The Top and Blow, Gabriel, Blow keep this ship steaming full speed ahead!

Bob Brunner, Director; Ron Attreau, Music Director; Jeni Schwiers, Choreographer; Josh Neumeyer, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Performance dates: June 1 – June 26, 2016
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BABY
July 6 – July 31, 2016
Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood? BABY musically examines how parents-to-be weather the stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of their bundle of joy. The show features beautiful songs like I Want It All, Two People in Love and The Story Goes On.

Karie-Lee Sutherland Director/Choreographer;
TBD Music Director;
Emily Birnstein, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Performance dates: July 6 – July 31, 2016
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CHICAGO
August 10 – September 4, 2016
It’s the roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged, dizzyingly funny satire features a glittering score including, Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango and the iconic All That Jazz. CHICAGO is the winner of 6 Tony® Awards.

Matthew Wilson, Director;
TBD Music Director;
Angela Kahle, Choreographer;
Jenny Lutes, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Monday, June 27, 2016
Performance dates: Aug. 10 – Sept. 4, 2016

For more information on auditions, contact us at 513.241.6550. Check us out on the web at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

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August 31, 2015 · 11:03 am

EXTREMITIES Runs Sept. 30-Oct. 18

Eileen Earnest as Marjorie & Will Reed as Raul. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Eileen Earnest as Marjorie & Will Reed as Raul. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

EXTREMITIES
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Sept. 30-Oct. 18
East Price Hill

Directed by Tim Perrino

Cast: Eileen Earnest as Marjorie, Rachel Mock as Patricia, Will Reed as Raul & Katey Blood as Terry

In a vicious encounter, Marjorie is attacked in her home by a would-be rapist. She manages to turn the tables on him, imprisoning him in her fireplace. But when her roommates come home to find the assailant bound and blinded, tensions rise to a raging fever pitch. All the players must now deal with their own pasts and their future decisions – should the attacker pay with his life or not? A searing story that featured Farah Fawcett on Broadway and in the film.

  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 4 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 11 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 18 at 2pm

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