Tag Archives: Cincinnati Landmark Productions

November 21, 2014 · 1:42 pm

Carnegie’s Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett Reunite for Covedale’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Helen Anneliesa Raymond-Goers as Mrs. Lovett & Justin Glaser as Sweeney Todd.

Helen Anneliesa Raymond-Goers as Mrs. Lovett & Justin Glaser as Sweeney Todd.

Talk about extremes.

This past August, The Carnegie mounted a excellent production of SWEENEY TODD with Helen Anneliesa Raymond-Goers as Mrs. Lovett & Justin Glaser in the title role.

The two are being paired again on stage, this time in the iconic roles of Maria and Captain Von Trapp in The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

The Covedale’s production runs April 30-May 24. A full cast list will be posted soon.

Leave a comment

Filed under In Other News

Tagged as , ,

November 19, 2014 · 10:47 am

CLP Announces Auditions for THE PRODUCERS

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions will hold auditions for the inaugural Warsaw Federal Incline Theater production, THE PRODUCERS.

Sunday & Monday, Jan. 25 & 26 from 6-9:30pm

All auditions will be held at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill.

Important Audition Information: Please prepare 16 bars of a song that best showcases vocal ability in the style of the show. Please dress appropriately for a dance audition (bring your tap shoes). You will be asked to read from the script.

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters – just must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required.

Please note: No more than two conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process for this production.

THE PRODUCERS
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Based on the 1968 Film
June 3 – June 21, 2015

A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle. Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, THE PRODUCERS once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime For Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends. With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (ANNIE) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks , THE PRODUCERS skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an “equal opportunity offender!”

Tim Perrino, Director; Damon Stevens, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer; Jenny Lutes, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Monday, April 20, 2015
Performance dates: June 3 – June 21, 2015

All roles are paid positions. No roles have been precast.

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

Leave a comment

Filed under Auditions

Tagged as ,

November 7, 2014 · 10:59 am

FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS Runs Dec. 4-21

John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS
Presented by the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 4-21
West Price Hill

Direction and music direction by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Patti James

Cast: John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS offers the best of FOREVER PLAID tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas Special.  At first Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous three minute and eleven second version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” – this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas which puts the “Day-O” in Excelsis!  This truly “heaven-sent” holiday treat will lift audiences’ spirits and remind youngsters that not all good music has to be auto-tuned.

  • Thu, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Dec. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm

Official page |

Leave a comment

Filed under On Stage

Tagged as ,

October 29, 2014 · 6:31 pm

INTO THE WOODS Review

Links to all reviews can be found using the REVIEWS link at the top of the page. Blog postings, links and more are available on my Facebook fan page. You can also receive updates on Twitter from @BTCincyRob.

Leslie Turner as Cinderella's Stepmother, Grace Eichler as Florinda, Erin Nicole Donahue as Cinderella & Jeni Bayer Schwiers as Lucinda. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Leslie Turner as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Grace Eichler as Florinda, Erin Nicole Donahue as Cinderella & Jeni Bayer Schwiers as Lucinda. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

INTO THE WOODS presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts through Nov. 16. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening Sunday performance.

Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS is a personal favorite of mine, so it’s always fun to catch a new, local production. The Covedale Center does an excellent job of bringing this musical fairy-tale mash-up to life.

The musical opens with inter-woven scenes taking place in three houses. One belonging to Cinderella, one to the Baker and his wife, and the third home to Jack (of beanstalk fame) and his mother. Even though space is very tight, director Matthew Wilson does a great job of blocking which keeps the focus where it needs to be, without it looking like the cast is struggling in the space. And then the curtain opens revealing the woods.

Rodger Pille as The Baker & Michelle Wells as The Witch. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Rodger Pille as The Baker & Michelle Wells as The Witch. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Every production I have ever seen of INTO THE WOODS has been staged as a load-in/load-out set. This is the first time I have seen the woods built in a dedicated theater. Set designer Brett Bowling and his crew have created an elaborate set that is impressive to say the least. Multiple levels and exits, a long bridge, a stump and an angled fallen tree that can be walked on…so many options that Wilson takes complete advantage of in his staging.

INTO THE WOODS offers several unique design challenges and it is always interesting to see how each production handles them. Bowling has made many, smart decisions to meet the challenge. For the cow, Milky White, a puppet is used and given life by puppeteer Elizabeth Molloy to great effect. The Witch’s magic staff, the delivery of Cinderella’s dress, the freeing of Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, the goose, and the growing beanstalk at the end of act one were great.

Erin Nicole Donahue as Cinderella, Allison Muennich as The Baker's Wife & Elizabeth Molloy as Milky White. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Erin Nicole Donahue as Cinderella, Allison Muennich as The Baker’s Wife & Elizabeth Molloy as Milky White. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The show boasts an excellent cast that can handle the vocal demands of the show.The five person orchestra, under the direction of Michael Kennedy sounded great, and best of all, the sound design by Denny Reed and the sound execution allows audience members to hear it all. The only exception was the difficult “You’re Fault” which seemed a bit off in the timing, causing it to sound a bit “mumbly.” Also, the Witch’s transformation could have used a sound effect or music queue to enhance the moment.

Performances are solid across the cast. My personal favorites include Erin Nicole Donahue as Cinderella, Allison Muennich as The Baker’s Wife, Megan Ainsley Callahan as Little Red Riding Hood, Michelle Wells as the Witch and the Tylers…Tyler Kuhlman as Rapunzel’s Prince and Tyler Alessi as Cinderella’s Prince. A sure sign that the show is hitting the right emotional notes is me getting a little misty-eyed during the final “No One is Alone.”

The special make-up for the Witch and the Wolf by Randy Fabert looked great.

The cast. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The cast. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Excellent work by costumer Caren Young. The costumes are colorful, well-fitting and detailed. Personal favorites include Cinderella’s ball gown, her Stepmother and step-sisters gawdy dresses, both Witch’s costumes (especially the green dress and purple-lined cloak that created a great silhouette when it moved), Little Red Riding Hood and both princes. I would have liked to have seen something under the Wolf’s vest, as the bare chest and arms looked too human.

As a whole, one of the best productions I have seen at the Covedale. Congratulations and I hope to see the momentum continue.

My rating: 4.5 out of 5

I would enjoy hearing what you think about the show or my review. All I ask is that you express your opinion without attacking someone else’s opinion. You can post your comments below.

2 Comments

Filed under Reviews

Tagged as ,

October 28, 2014 · 1:12 pm

CYPT Announces Auditions for HAIRSPRAY

Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times
For its 34th Annual Summer Musical

CYPT_logoHAIRSPRAY
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters

Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 4990 Glenway Avenue
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 Cincinnati, OH 45238
Monday, May 4th, 2015 (513) 241-6550

Auditions are by appointment only and can be set up as early as Monday, March 9, 2015.

To set up your audition appointment (and request a particular time slot) email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

(See scheduled audition time slots below – item #3. Read further for information about tech positions)

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition
  2. All auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION by:
    1. Email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR
    2. Call the box office @ 513 241 6550 – Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
      Please note: You must provide your age, a good phone number and an email address when setting up your audition.
      You may request a specific time slot as listed in #3 below:
  3. Audition times include:
    Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
    Sunday, May 3rd @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
    Monday, May 4th @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
  4. It is important you arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE your scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.
  5. Please prepare an 50’s style pop song that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist). Please note: Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.
  6. Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition.
  7. You will be asked to read from the script as well.

All auditionees must complete all three parts of the audition process (singing, reading script, dancing). If all areas are not completed, then he/she will not be considered for a role in the show.

Participation Fee: All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program. Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $150 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).

Attention Techies: Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production. Set up your audition by calling the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Or email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com to request a particular time slot.

Interviews slots include:
Saturday, May 3th @ 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 4th @ 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Monday, May 5th @ 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Please Note: A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with the participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis. Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay! Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.

The Show: It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do!

What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 2,200 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 33 years of exciting shows, including: West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Miserables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Footloose and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2014, participants came from 40 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.

CYPT is for you! The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.

Hairspray Complete Performance Dates:

July 22nd 7:30 pm July 29th 7:30 pm
July 23rd 7:30 pm July 30th 7:30 pm
July 24th 8:00 pm July 31st 8:00 pm
July 25th 8:00 pm August 1st 8:00 pm
July 26th 2:00 & 7:30 pm August 2nd 2:00 & 7:30 pm

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 20, 2015! Adult $16; Senior $14; College Students $14.00; High school $12.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 513 241 6550 OR via the web at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

Leave a comment

Filed under On Stage

Tagged as ,