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A PAIN IN THE NECK on Feb. 11

CPI_A Pain in the NeckA PAIN IN THE NECK
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Feb. 11
Downtown

Written by Jack Lindy
Directed by Lynne Aronson

Cast: Mike Moskowitz as Maurice, Karen Kreger as Darlene, Ashley Brock as Allie, Cate White as Nurse Marina, Mike Burke as Dr. Saint, Clint Bramkamp as Dr. Wise, Cathy Woodruff  as Mrs. Ashes, Jeffrey Rammi Esreb as Resident 2, Alex Escher as Resident 1/Dennis & Ramona Toussaint as Chief Resident, Dr. Sarabi

Dr. Maurice Schnellenkopfer, author of the poorly selling book “Better Bedside Manners,” is now a surgical patient with cancer. He enters a farcical hospital world where the only thing left to do is laugh…

  • Tue, Feb. 11 at 7:30pm

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CPI is Looking for Volunteers for Staged Reading

CPI_logoCincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) is looking for volunteer actors for a staged reading of a new play at the Fifth-Third Bank Theater (Aronoff center).

TITLE: A PAIN IN THE NECK

PLAYWRIGHT: Jack Lindy M.D.

DIRECTOR: Lynne Aronson

BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
Dr. Maurice Schnellenkopfer, author of the poorly selling book “Better Bedside Manners,” is now a surgical patient with cancer.

He enters a farcical hospital world where the only thing left to do is laugh . . .

SHOW DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:30

THEATER: Fifth-Third Bank Theater (Black Box).

FEMALE CHARACTER needed:
MRS. ASHES – able to play around 40-45, have a soft Irish accent, be full of herself with a go-get-em attitude and extremely proud of the job she does to bring hospitals around and into the black.

MALE CHARACTERS needed:
RESIDENTS 1- Young man who is now working in a hospital at the feet of a great surgeon, he is, however, pretty puffed up with his title of MD and a great deal of self-importance.

RESIDENTS 2 – Young man who is now working in a hospital at the feet of a great surgeon, he is, however, pretty puffed up with his title of MD and a great deal of self-importance.

INFORMATION:
We will not have a formal audition, but interested actors should send/attach their Acting Résumé and provide their headshot (JPG).

Send Résumé and headshot to Director Lynne Aronson at mlaronson@zoomtown.com; You also may call her at 513-624-8665.

Actors will remain on-book.

5 rehearsals ( Wednesdays – 7 PM) of with one will take place at the theater.

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CPI Seeks Actors for THE G.I. BILL

CPI_logoWould you be interested in reading (a cold reading) at French Hall – West on UC Campus (All actors are volunteers).

On Sunday, January 26, 2014 7 PM
You need to be on location at 6 PM.

Sponsored by Cincinnati, Playwrights Initiative (CPI)
We are an official Resident Company at the Aronoff Center.

No rehearsals, but the actor is asked to read the script ahead of time and be prepared to impress. It is a public event in front of audience.

Title: “The G.I. Bill”

The GI Bill of Rights signaled the shift to the knowledge society.

Future historians may well consider it the most important event of the twentieth century.

The G. I. Bill play tells the story of six military veterans of World War II when they experience life as students at a small southern college.

Attach Résumé and headshot to Kalman Kivkovich kivi1@cinci.rr.comand call 513-861-0004.

Please let me know ASAP.

If interested, I will assign your role and attach the script.

You will be also given a bound script.

See roles below.

Thanks,
Kalman Kivkovich
CPI President
513-861-0004
kivi1@cinci.rr.com

The G.I. Bill – A New Play in Two Acts

CHARACTERS

  • BEN age 24; male; Veteran; Student
  • LOU age 23; male; Veteran; Student
  • SHIGERU age 28; male; Veteran; Student
  • JOE age 20; male; Veteran; Student
  • TAKIS (The Greek); age 23; male; Veteran; Student.
  • JERRY age 22; male; Veteran; Student.

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TALES FROM ‘NAM On Jan. 14

CPI_Tales from NamTALES FROM ‘NAM
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Jan. 14
Downtown

Written by Irvon E. Clear
Directed by David Bezona

Cast: Sheila Mudd Baker as Vivian, Susan Blom as Nancy, Cathy Bennett as Mary Adrianne Underhill as Karen, Jerome Manigan as Larry, Dennis Blom as Stewart, Clint Bramkamp as THOMAS, Jim Rogers as Charles, Justin Haley as Soldier, and David Bezona as Narrator

Four wives of Vietnam era veterans are attending a fishing tournament where their husbands are participants. The women challenge the men to tell their war stories. A tale of heroism and sacrifice evolves. See what it means to be a veteran of a war. Funniest…worst…scariest…

  • Tue, Jan. 14 at 7:30pm

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Trio of One Acts on Dec. 3

CPI_trio of One ActsTrio of One Acts
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Dec. 3
Downtown

Written by Barbara M. Harkness
Directed by Arnie Shayne

HAUNTING SCARS
When a community is hurled into violent disaster, the tsunami-like wave penetrates every breakfast table, every water cooler.  No matter how urban, neighborhoods network into villages whose grief and pain flounders with no direction.
Cast: Sue Breving as Maggie Stevens, Charlie Goetz as Ed Stevens, Alex Escher as Chuck Stevens, Joanna Tyler as Darlene/Lucy/Minnie, Barbara Manning as Bertha/Edith, Colin Edgar as Bradley/Shane & Eric Weisheit as the Narrator

AT THE POTTING SHED
Just a little old lady growing herbs 
Cast: Sue Breving as Henrietta, Joanna Tyler as Margaret, Eric Weisheit as Howard/Narrator, Alex Escher as Dispatcher, Colin Edgar as Deputy & Charlie Goetz as Intruder

COMMUNICATION
Talking to, about, around and through
Cast: Barbara Manning as Nell, Joanna Tyler as Sheila & Eric Weisheit as the Narrator

  • Tue, Dec. 3 at 7:30pm

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