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May 27, 2014 · 6:09 pm

PIP Summer Theatre Day Camp Offers Entertaining Educational Opportunities

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK SUMMER THEATRE DAY CAMP
OFFERS ENTERTAINING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PIP(CINCINNATI) – Even with summer break on the horizon, it’s not too late to introduce young theatre fans to the engaging, entertaining and educational opportunities at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s 2014 Summer Theatre Day Camp, June 16 to Aug. 1.

Cincinnati’s Tony Award-winning theatre offers camp sessions in a new format this year for children entering grades three through 12. The full-day, one-week camp sessions run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and each week’s session features acting and improvisation classes along with special classes based on different themes. The themes include: Broadway Bound (musical theatre), June 16-20; Theatre FUNdamentals (various theatre classes), June 23-27; Shakespeare & Swashbuckling (including stage combat and puppetry), July 7-11; Story to the Stage (theatrical improvisation, playwriting), July 14-18; La Commedia (circus training, clowning and comedy), July 21-25; and Backstage Pass (stage craft and design techniques), July 28-Aug. 1.

Parents can select the theme that interests their campers most or join us for multiple weeks and try them all. All experience levels are welcome. Classes are taught by the city’s best theatre professionals.

One-week, half-day Creative Dramatics camps are offered for children entering grades one and two (9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., depending on the week chosen).

Register now for the best prices and for best availability. The Early Bird Special is $285 per full-day camp session, and $175 per Creative Dramatics session. Beginning June 2, each full-day camp session will cost $350 and each Creative Dramatics session will cost $225.

Register online at www.cincyplay.com or call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888. Also new this year, the Playhouse will offer Before Care (8-9 a.m.) and After Care (4:30-5:30 p.m.) for an additional cost of $30 each per week.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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May 19, 2014 · 2:49 pm

Playhouse Will Sell Furniture, Props, Dresses and More in Popular Scenery Shop Sale June 7

PIP_logo(CINCINNATI) – It’s garage sale season, and the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will offer its unique take on the tradition with a sale of props, furniture, dresses and more from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 7, at the Playhouse’s Scenery Shop, which is located at 2827 Gilbert Ave. (across from Thomson-MacConnell Cadillac).

Sale items from the theatre’s storage vaults include distinctive pieces from Playhouse productions, such as the glass-topped platform coffee table from this season’s A DELICATE SHIP, two bus station-style benches and the ticket booth from THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, a blue wooden pedestal table and four chairs from THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR and a gaming chair from LEVELING UP. Also included are a china hutch from DEAD ACCOUNTS, two claw-footed ottomans from THE FALL OF HEAVEN, the iconic bathtub from BEHIND THE EYE, a chair and chaise longue from SPEAKING IN TONGUES, white and red area rugs from AS YOU LIKE IT and the “Skip’s” surfboard bar sign from HIDING BEHIND COMETS.

Additionally, the sale will feature a selection of china and glassware, a matching set of four dining chairs and various single chairs, several pedestal tables and office desks, bookshelves and cabinets, end tables, a library cabinet, a metal drafting table, area rugs, throw pillows and chair cushions, several ladders, a concrete cherub planter and other miscellaneous items, including spools of ribbon and trim.

There will also be a collection of 20th-century day dresses, along with some formal dresses and fabric yardage, from the Playhouse’s Costume Shop.

Prices will range from $1 each for glassware and china; $5 and up for dresses, pillows and chair cushions; to $10 and up for furniture items. Fabric pieces and bolts will be sold in their entirety, and ribbon and trim will be sold for $2 per bagful. All items will be sold “as is.”

Payment is by cash or check only. All proceeds will benefit the Playhouse, a not-for-profit organization. All sales are final, and all items must be taken on the day of the sale.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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May 12, 2014 · 7:49 pm

PIP’s THE NORTH POOL Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

 

Eli Gelb & Ted Deasy in THE NORTH POOL. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Eli Gelb & Ted Deasy in THE NORTH POOL. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s “The North Pool” with a 4 Star Rating. 

In “The North Pool,” Khadim, a Middle Eastern-born transfer student, has no idea why he’s been called into the office of his high school’s vice principal in the final hours before the start of spring break. But an investigation of a minor school infraction soon leads to questions of a decidedly more dangerous nature. As secret after secret is exposed, the suspenseful revelations in this riveting psychological drama threaten to change both men forever.

Panelists said called The North Pool “a beautifully acted and directed script that was fascinating, engaging, funny, and ultimately, very moving…It keeps you thinking and listening, wondering what layer of the onion will be peeled away next.” Director Timothy Douglas’s was praised for his “well paced, modulated and excellently blocked” direction.

Both lead actors in the play were also highly commended for their work: “Ted Deasy’s portrayal of Dr. Danielson was excellent–pitch-perfect as the self-important mid-level administrator. And Eli Gelb’s Khadim was mesmerizing. He was the perfect image of the disaffected high school senior, and he ratcheted up the intensity beautifully as he revealed hidden depths first with humor, and then with raw emotion.”

“The North Pool” continues through June 1st. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyplay.com/

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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May 5, 2014 · 7:31 pm

Playhouse to Audition Children June 7 for 2014 A CHRISTMAS CAROL

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK TO AUDITION CHILDREN JUNE 7
FOR 2014 PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL

PIP(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Saturday, June 7, for children interested in performing in the 2014 production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by U.S. Bank. The show, an annual Tristate holiday tradition, celebrates its 24th year this season with performances running Nov. 26 through Dec. 28, 2014.

Nine area children will be cast to fill speaking and non-speaking parts in the production. Roles are available for boys and girls 8 to 13 years old. Additionally, the part of Tiny Tim requires a boy 6 to 8 years of age. Those cast in previous productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL will need to audition again to be considered for this year’s show. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before Dec. 28, 2014.

“Working with the children is what keeps me returning to this production year after year,” says Michael Evan Haney, who will direct A CHRISTMAS CAROL for his 22nd season. “It is a joy, year after year, to watch them gain confidence in rehearsal and achieve a wonderful fearlessness on the stage.”

Children should submit a resume of any experience to the Playhouse, along with a photograph (a good quality school or family photo is acceptable). The resume and photo must be submitted again even if they have been sent in the past. The resume must include exact birth date and height, as well as an email address and telephone number. At the audition, children will be asked to share a one-minute monologue, story or poem with an English accent.

Interested children must be available for all rehearsals, most of which are scheduled around school hours. Rehearsals for A CHRISTMAS CAROL begin in mid-November. Children must also be available for all performances of the show, which are scheduled Tuesdays through Sundays and include some weekday student and public matinees.

Photographs and resumes should be sent to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, ATTN: AUDITIONS, c/o Michael Haney, P.O. Box 6537, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206 or emailed to auditions@cincyplay.com. Email submissions are preferred. The deadline for consideration is June 1.

Those selected to audition will be contacted by telephone to schedule specific times. All auditions will be held at the Playhouse, located in Eden Park at the edge of Mt. Adams.

Adapted by Howard Dallin, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a faithful retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of a miserly humbug’s redemption that is enjoyed each season by multiple generations of Cincinnatians. The heartwarming message and spectacular effects of A CHRISTMAS CAROL make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each season.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to ArtsWave.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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April 27, 2014 · 7:19 am

PIP’s VENUS IN FUR Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

PJ Sosko as Thomas & Greta Wohlrabe as Vanda. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

PJ Sosko as Thomas & Greta Wohlrabe as Vanda. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s VENUS IN FUR with a 4 Star Rating.

In VENUS IN FUR, at the end of a long day of auditions, a playwright is convinced he’ll never find the right actress to play the heroine in his adaptation of a scandalous 19th century erotic novel. Enter Vanda, determined to prove she possesses the perfect blend of beauty, intelligence and sex appeal for the role. As the two act out the play, reality and fiction begin to blur in an electrifying cat-and-mouse game of love, seduction and power.

Panelists said of VENUS IN FUR: “an example of thoughtful, intriguing, and well-produced new plays that renew my faith in theatre… an important show, a must see to conclude the season.” The performance of Greta Wohlrabe, as Vanda, was particularly noted as “breathtaking… she switched back and forth between the roles with seemingly effortless skill and had the audience in the palm of her hand.” Misha Kachman’s scenic design was also praised: “The beautifully designed industrial space set the stage for raw emotions to be laid bare.”

VENUS IN FUR continues through May 17th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyplay.com.

League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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