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September 16, 2013 · 9:12 am

ELEGY Runs Oct. 17-19

CPI_ElegyELEGY
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Oct. 17-19
Downtown

Written by Herb DuVal
Directed by Regina Pugh

Cast: Alyssa Faught as Jesse Hopper, Colin Edgar as Normal Cantrell, Sue Breving as Libby Cantrell, Burgess Byrd as Willie, Alex Escher as Carter, Tom Manning as Mr. Cantrell, Joanna Tyler as TT Riley & Ryan Naish as the Moving Man

The story of a young man, Norman, who resists the urgings of his closest friend and his girlfriend to leave home to make his way in the world during America’s Great Depression. Norman feels strongly he must remain to care for his parents. Whether it’s fear of the unknown that might lie ahead or sense of duty, he chooses to stay, and thus becomes a caretaker of a way of life that was fast disappearing. Ten vivid characters tell us about a time and place in our lives and give us a lot to root for in the American spirit.

  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 17-19 at 7:30pm

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August 13, 2013 · 2:29 pm

REDFORD’S RULES on Sept. 10

CPI_Redfords RulesREDFORD’S RULES
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Sept. 10
Downtown

Written Doug Decatur & Joe E. Bobbitt
Directed by Jim Waldfogle
Music Coordianted by Bart Collins

Cast: Andrew Hensley as Steve, Ric Young as Greg “Doc”, Vernon Burns as JOE, Pat Hopkins as Austin, Tyler Boothe as Doug, Adrianne Underhill as Aunt Clara/Caitlin, Jodi Dunavan as Nancy/Tina, Tisha Boone as Julie/Marcy/Teller, Morgan Woodring as Keri/Receptionist & Greg Reinert as McFarland/Flasher

Steve is struggling with dating. His buddies’ conflicting ideas are more humorous than helpful. As a possible solution, Steve has invited their old college Professor to poker night. REDFORD’S RULES is a collection of good laughs and perhaps some thought provoking wisdom.

  • Tue, Sept. 10 at 7:30pm

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July 29, 2013 · 10:39 pm

CPI Playwriting Salon Welcomes Blake Robison

Blake Robison.

Blake Robison.

CPI Playwriting Salon

Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 7 PM

YOU ARE ALL INVITED !!!!

Guest Speaker – Blake Robison, the Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will discuss: “Subjects of relevance to local theater, process, submissions, selections and more.”

Open discussion and Q&A will follow.

BLAKE ROBISON is the new Artistic Director of Playhouse in the Park. He comes to Cincinnati with over 20 years of experience as a producer, director, and arts administrator. He has acted on Broadway and directed internationally in France and Germany. He comes to us most recently from the Washington DC area – and he has happily given up on the Nationals and adopted the Reds as his new home team. This season at the Playhouse, he directed The Three Musketeers, the world premiere of Abigail 1702, and The Book Club Play.

FREE!!! Call for Reservations. General seating.

Chair Sandi Kivkovich, sandikivi2@cinci.rr.com, or call 513.861.0004

We ask those who come, to bring an appetizer or beverage to share.

Directions:
If you go on Jefferson Ave, park your car near intersection with University Ave. (Free parking on Jefferson Ave. / fee at the Garage). Walk toward the campus. Turn left at the rotunda (circle) and go on Commons Way to the 1st building on the right French Hall. Enter the lobby and just follow the signs to room 2225 (Ground Floor).

Important Note: Unless you display a UC decal or Handycap tag, DO NOT park on any campus streets.

French Hall’s actual address is 2815 Commons Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.

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July 5, 2013 · 10:40 am

CPI Announces Auditions for ELEGY

CPI_logoELEGY by Herb DuVal
CINCINNATI PLAYWRIGHTS INITIATIVE’S (CPI)
BEST OF “NEW VOICES”

ELEGY is the story of a young man, Norman, who resists the urgings of his closest friend and his girlfriend to leave home to make his way in the world during America’s Great Depression. Norman feels strongly he must remain to care for his parents. Whether it’s fear of the unknown that might lie ahead or sense of duty, he chooses to stay, and thus becomes a caretaker of a way of life that was fast disappearing. Ten vivid characters tell us about a time and place in our lives and give us a lot to root for in the American spirit.

PRODUCTION DATES: October 17-19, 2012 (Aronoff Center)
( This is a fully staged production! )
Director, Regina Pugh

Date of Auditions:

  • Sunday, July 7, 2013 , 2 PM – 4 PM
  • Monday, July 8, 2013 , 6:00 PM – 8 PM 

Location of Auditions: 1406 Sycamore (Downtown) 45202

CHARACTERS

  • NORMAN CANTRELL . . . . . . . SON, AGE 22, has a boy-next-door quality. Shy, but decisive when his back is to the wall. He, more than anyone else, can see how they all fit into their complex society.
  • JESSE LEE HOPPER . . . . . . . NEIGHBOR, AGE 22, very attractive and up to date. She loves Norman, but is not bound by convention. Not afraid to tell the truth.
  • CARTER . . . . . . . . . . . AGE 25, a go-getter. Carter will not end up in the South. He is made for a wider world. Shouldn’t be a handsome leading man, looking like an obviously better choice for Jesse Lee. His energy is the important quality.
  • TT – TERRENCE TYRONE RILEY. . . . AGE 40, a bull of a man. Generous and understanding, but imperious and blind to the needs of those closest to him. 

Actors should be prepared to do a cold reading from the script.

Please bring Headshot and Résumé to audition or forward to reginapugh@hotmail.com

For more information about this e-transmission, contact:
Kalman Kivkovich, CPI-Publicity
513-861-0004 or kivi1@cinci.rr.com

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May 31, 2013 · 8:53 am

CPI New Voices Series Competition Seeks New Scripts

CPI_logoCPI New Voices Series Competition: We are seeking new scripts

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) invites playwrights who are residents of the Tri-State area (OH, KY, IN), or who currently live and work in the Tri-State counties, to submit one full-length play script (which must not have been previously produced) or up to three one-acts (which must not have been previously produced), for consideration for public staged readings in the New Voices Series. There is no deadline-submissions are accepted year round.

For Submission Guidelines visit CPI Website: http://www.cinciplaywrights.org/submissions.php 

If you are not already a member of CPI, a $20 entry fee (1-year membership), payable to CPI, must accompany the manuscript(s).

Receipt of manuscripts will be acknowledged via e-mail.

Entries and payment should be sent to: CPI New Voices Series, P.O. Box 19969, Cincinnati, OH 45219-0969.

Selected Scripts
Members of CPI Play-Reading Committee read each of the submitted scripts. They are unaware of who wrote the plays. The committee follows a specific evaluation criteria and a vote is taken. Submission of scripts does not guarantee acceptance.

A selected script will be given one public staged reading under the auspices of Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative’s New Voices Series.

CPI’s New Voices Staged Readings are performed at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth-Third Bank Theater (Black Box), and occasionally at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Downtown.

For more information contact:
Kalman Kivkovich (CPI President)
513-861-0004
kivi1@cinci.rr.com

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