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Auditions Announced for CHILDREN OF EDEN at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoFrom musical theatre greats, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, The Prince of Egypt) and John Caird (Les Misérables, Candide), comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith… not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Adam, Eve, Noah, and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet. but inspiring. message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.

PRODUCTION TEAM

  • Director: Joey Schnell
  • Music Director: Charles Wilhelm
  • Producers: Cody & Karen Hendershot

This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people.

We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition. The role of FATHER must be male-presenting.

AUDITIONS

  • Saturday, December 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

AUDITION LOCATION
Clifton United Methodist Church 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

PERFORMANCES
April 26 – May 4, 2024 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center

To sign-up for auditions and more information, click here.

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Cast Announced for THE WORLD GOES ROUND at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_Studio Series logo2Cincinnati Music Theatre, director Megan Horton, and producers Mary Stone & Karen Hendershot are proud to announce the cast of CMT’s second studio series show, THE WORLD GOES ROUND running February 9-10 and 16-17, 2024:

  • Bethany Brown
  • Garek Bushnell
  • Ella Cooper
  • Catherine Fields
  • Cody Hendershot
  • Clare Hingsbergen
  • Dennison Keller
  • Dylan McGill
  • Ian Meeker
  • Lori Valentine

Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://cincinnatiarts.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=WGR&linkID=cinarts&_ga=2.172719011.1693034911.1691954036-849154408.1673898577

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THE PROM Runs Nov. 3-11

CMT_The PromTHE PROM
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Nov. 3-11
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

Cast: Ash Nordman as Emma Nolan, Deb Schubert as Dee Dee Allen, Mike Fielder as Barry Glickman, Jules Breslin as Angie Dickinson, Brett Parr as Trent Oliver, Justin Carroll as Sheldon Saperstein, Jennah Blair as Alyssa Greene, Amanda Marasch as Mrs. Greene, Roger Dumas, Jr as Mr. Hawkins, Nicole Line as Kaylee, Mary Mills as Shelby, Austin Hoard as Nick, Ian Meeker as Kevin & Marcie Brooks as Hotel Clerk
Ensemble: Ryan Miller, Mia Zink, Kyle Fisher, Isaac Smitherman, Gaby Homonoff, Garrett Klaas, Faith Goetz-Isaacs, Elijah Medsker, Kenna Scott, Rob Workley, Brian Anderson, Marypat Carletti, Alex Shaw, Chelsea Harris, Jessie Zink, Kayle Haas, Amy Grace Curtis, Caitlin Thiel, Michael Richart, Daniel Uetrecht, Jeff Centrello, Nor-Rita Winters, Raffaella Funnell & John Sloan

After a scathing review from the New York Times closes their latest show on opening night, a couple of brassy Broadway performers embark on a mission to change the world and in the process, rehabilitate their image. Their chosen cause celebre is a small town teenager from Indiana whose prom was cancelled by the P.T.A. because she wanted to bring her girlfriend. THE PROM is a funny, smart, big hearted new musical about big Broadway stars, a small town and a love that unites them all.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 2-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 5 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Nov. 8-11 at 7:30pm

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Call for Directors for 2024-2025 Season at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoAttention all directors: CMT’s Creative Committee is now taking director submissions for the 2024-2025 season! Be a part of CMT’s 60+ year legacy and bring your vision to life at one of the city’s best venues. 

We stage two large-scale MainStage Series* productions and three cabaret-style Studio Series* productions each season and will be taking submissions until October 15th. 

Directors, please submit electronic presentations, staff**, and resume to Karen Galliers Hendershot, VP Creative at creative@cmtmail.org no later than midnight, October 15, 2023. 

*All slots are open and all submissions will be considered.

**If you will be requiring an Assistant Director, they must be included in your pitch.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions and thank you for your interest in Cincinnati Music Theatre!

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OCTAFest State Convention Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoKINKY BOOTS

  • Merit in Acting as George – John Michael Durnil
  • Merit in Ensemble – The Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Accompaniment – The Orchestra
  • Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance as Lauren – Rebecca Wall
  • Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance as Charlie Price – Robert Breslin IV
  • Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance as Lola/Simon – Garrett Klaas

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