Celebrating Skip Fenker ‘s life!
Nigel Cottrill, owner of Tillie’s Lounge in Northside, and longtime friend of Cincinnati Music Theatre, invites all who knew and loved Skip Fenker to join him in a celebration of Skip’s life.
Please consider wearing shirts/merchandise of former Skip productions.
We hope to see many of you there!
From Cincinnati Music Theatre
To all our community theatre friends and family, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend Skip Fenker. His joy and passion he had for theatre was shown in every production he has been a part of. He has been part of the CMT family for over 20 years. Let us cherish all our dearest memories we shared with him. We love you Skip, may you rest in peace.
Please join us for a Celebration of Skip’s life at Tillie’s Lounge on Dec. 10th.
Edward Allen Fenker, Jr., affectionately known as “Skip” by his family and friends, took his final bow on November 26, 2023, leaving a legacy filled with creativity, a passion for theater and love for puppetry that touched the hearts of many. Skip, the son of Edward Allen Sr. and Marian Ruth (nee Schultz) Fenker, is survived by his brother David Fenker, sister-in-law Amy Valle Fenker, nephew Danny Fenker (Dana), great niece Maeve Fenker and countless friends who will miss him deeply.
Skip’s theatrical career was renowned, directing over 50 shows and earning nearly 30 awards, including an Emmy nomination; a much deserved salute to his unwavering dedication and exceptional talent.
As a master puppeteer, writer and designer, his creative brilliance and nimble hands brought to life characters for Larry Smith Puppets, Wayne Martin Puppets and Heiken Puppets – enchanting audiences locally and across the country. His ability to infuse puppet characters with emotion and personality was nothing short of magical, leaving indelible memories for those fortunate enough to have seen his work.
However, it was Skip’s talent as a theater director that truly set him apart. Over the course of his journey, he directed an impressive array of more than 50 shows, each production bearing the mark of his creativity and visionary leadership. His innate ability to bring a script to life, coupled with his fiery passion for perfection, transformed every performance into a masterpiece – earning him the admiration and respect of those on and off the stage.
Skip’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of so many. Rest in peace, dear friend. Your final curtain call may have come, but you will be beautifully remembered. May your spirit continue to shine brightly in this world through the life you lived and the art you so passionately shared with us all.
“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” Peter Pan
Family and friends will be gathering at Tillie’s Lounge on Hamilton Avenue on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life also is being planned for early 2024 to honor his legacy. www.springgrove.org
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From 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
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
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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Cincinnati 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:
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
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.
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