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November 7, 2013 · 9:43 am

CMT Announces Auditions for PETER PAN

CINCINNATI, OH – Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) will be holding open auditions for their Spring Production of PETER PAN on Sunday and Monday, December 8 and 9. Children’s auditions will held on Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m. Adult auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, December 8 and 9 at 7:00 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, just north of the intersection of Clifton and Ludlow. The production calls for a cast of 30 male and female performers of varying ages.

A cast breakdown and complete synopsis are available at www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org.

Auditions are by appointment and may be made by contacting Kevin Burton at Kevin_burton@me.com or (513) 702-4002. Walk-ins will be seen in the first available slot.

Those auditioning are asked to provide a current resume and headshot and to prepare 32 bars of a song that best shows your vocal range. Accompaniment will be provided. (Please, no cd’s, tapes or accapella numbers.). Please provide sheet music in the proper key, with cuts marked.

A basic dance audition will be a part of the audition. Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition.

This enchanting musical is filled with fantasy, adventure, Lost Boys, Indians, and Pirates. The timeless tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up is told through a captivating musical score that includes such memorable songs as “Neverland,” “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” and “I Won’t Grow Up.” Celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Broadway debut, PETER PAN is based on the play by James M. Barrie and features music by Moose Charlap and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, with additional music by Jule Styne and additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

This production is being produced by Kathy Beiting and directed by Skip Fenker, with musical direction by Kendra Struthers, choreography by Mike Fielder and flying effects by ZFX,Inc.

Rehearsals for this production will begin in late February, 2014 with performances beginning May 9 and running through May 17, 2014 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater.

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theater, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org, LIKE us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @cinmusictheatre.

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October 26, 2013 · 3:23 pm

A CHORUS LINE Gives a Chance to Dance

CINCINNATI, OH – Cincinnati Music Theatre is proud to present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE from November 8-16, 2013 at the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater (see full performance schedule below).

Tickets are $24.00 for adults and $20.00 for students, seniors, and military, and may be purchased online at http://www.Cincinnatimusictheatre.org or http://www.CincinnatiArts.org, the Aronoff Center Ticket Office, or (513) 621-ARTS [2787].

Set in an empty theatre, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. This is the chance of a lifetime for 17 dancers. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – they’ve been given the chance to dance in a Broadway show!

A CHORUS LINE was created and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett with a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Edward Kleban.

This production is choreographed and directed by Brian Anderson, who contributed award-winning choreography to Cincinnati Music Theatre’s 42nd STREET and HAIRSPRAY. Brian, who was part of the original European Tour of A CHORUS LINE, re-stages the original choreography.

The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and later at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards (including Best Musical, Score, and Book), and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. A CHORUS LINE ran for almost 15 years and remains one of the longest-running American musicals in Broadway history.

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org, LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre, and follow us on Twitter @CinMusicTheatre.

A CHORUS LINE Performance Schedule

Friday, November 8, 2013 – 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9, 2013 – 7:30pm
Sunday, November 10, 2013 – 2:00pm
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 – 7:30pm
Thursday, November 14, 2013 – 7:30pm
Friday, November 15, 2013 – 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16, 2013 – 7:30pm

CALENDAR INFO

WHAT: A CHORUS LINE

WHEN: November 8-16, 2013 (see below for full performance schedule)

WHERE: Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES: $24.00 adults, $20.00 students/senior/military, $20.00 groups of 15 or more

INFO: Set in an empty theatre, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. This is the chance of a lifetime for 17 dancers. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – they’ve been given the chance to dance in a Broadway show! A CHORUS LINE was created and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett with a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

www.CincinnatiArts.org
(513) 621-ARTS [2787]
Aronoff Center Ticket Office
Group Sales (15 or more): (513) 977-4157

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October 23, 2013 · 8:52 am

CMT Call for Directors, 2014-15 Season

Cincinnati Music Theatre is in search of qualified directors for the 2014-15 season.

Established in 1963, Cincinnati Music Theatre has a long and proud history of presenting popular, large-scale, award-winning musicals to enthusiastic audiences from across the Greater Cincinnati area. An all-volunteer group, CMT presents two large- or medium-scale musicals each season, performing in the Jarson-Kaplan Theatre at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

Interested directors should submit the following information:

Name and contact information
Theatrical experience and/or resume
For each musical you are interested in directing, please give the following:

Title
Cast requirements
Production requirements (sets/costumes/ props etc.)
Do you have staff or tech people you’ve asked (or plan to ask) to work on this production?
Your vision for the production
What challenges do you see with this show? How do you plan to meet them?
Why is this show a good choice for CMT’s 2014-2015 season?

Please send the above information by October 28, 2013 to Kendra Struthers, V. P. Creative, by email at kstruthers@cinci.rr.com, or by snail mail at 1028 Fisk Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Questions? Call Kendra at 513-977-2024 (work) or 513-471-3595 (home).

Finalists will be invited to present their show(s) to the Creative Committee and CMT board at the board meeting on Sunday evening, November 10. If you are not available at that time, Kendra will present for you.

More information about CMT can be found at our website (cincinnatimusictheatre.org).

Please note that this is an all-volunteer group, and there is no compensation for staff.

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October 8, 2013 · 5:38 pm

A CHORUS LINE Runs Nov. 8-16

A CHORUS LINE
Presented by Cincinnati Music Theatre
Nov. 8-16
Downtown

Directed & choreographed by Brian Anderson

Cast: Brian Berendts as Zach, Mike Fielder as Larry, Jules Shumate as Cassie, Marypat Carletti as Sheila, Allison Evans as Val, Tina de Alderete as Diana, Katy Miller as Judy, Cindy Wilmes as Kristine, Maggie Perrino as Maggie, Katie Daniel as Bebe, Emma Hoenemeyer as Connie, Drew Simendinger as Mike, Korey Harlow as Richie, Robert Workley as Don, Luka Ashley Carter as Paul, Robert Breslin as Mark, Aaron Losey as Greg, Charlie Greer as Bobby, Steffen Whorton as Al, Pamela Blessing as Vicki, Ellie Weidenfeld as Tricia, JV Katz as Lois, Tasha Boeckmann as Carol, Yenny Ho as Mitzi, Matthew Prater as Frank, Jeffery Jermaine Jackson as Butch, Jerry Wiesenhahn as Roy & Robert Fields as Tom

Set in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed — to have the chance to dance in a Broadway show.

Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7:30pm
Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
Wed-Sat, Nov. 13-16 at 7:30pm

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