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April 13, 2012 · 9:00 am

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE runs May 11-June 3

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
May 11-June 3
Downtown 

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat |

Passion, betrayal, and a bargain with a terrible price. In one of the Bard’s most controversial and thrilling plays, Antonio covers a debt for his friend Bassanio, from the complicated and persecuted Shylock—who has much reason to resent Antonio. Across lines of race and wrongdoing, Antonio must face a terrible fate, while Bassanio finds true love in the arms of the delightful Portia. Watch what happens as events culminate in a cross-dressing courtroom battle in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, May 9-10 at 7:30pm. All seats $14.
  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 31-June 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 2pm

Official page | Online ticketing |

Local media coverage: Cincinnati Examiner article |

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April 9, 2012 · 7:49 pm

THE GRAPES OF WRATH Review

Justin McCombs as Tom & Sherman Fracher as Ma Joad.

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THE GRAPES OF WRATH presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company through April 29. You can read the show description here.

Everyone involved in the production brought their A-game and it shows. The effort and attention to detail is visible in every aspect of the production and elevates the entire work.

Director Brian Isaac Phillips leads the large, strong ensemble with a deft hand and clear vision. Sherman Fracher is incredible as Ma Joad, the family matriarch. The strength and determination in her performance are palpable, as if she can will the family to a better life in California.

Maggie Lou Rader as Rose of Sharon & Sherman Fracher as Ma Joad. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

Solid work by Drew Fracher as Pa Joad, Jim Hopkins as Uncle John, Justin McCombs as Tom and Nick Rose as Jim Casey. I was also impressed with Jeremy Dubin’s range in portraying several supporting roles. For me, the most powerful moment of the show is Rose of Sharon’s (Maggie Lou Rader) transformation at the end of the play. The final moments, as the myriad of emotions play across her face, are near perfect.

Emotionally, favorite scenes for me include Tom’s homecoming, the end of Act I and the latter portion of Act II. I also thought the night scenes were very successful in invoking the uncertainly, apprehension and fear of the situations.

Nick Rose as Jim Casey & Jim Hopkins as Uncle John. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

Andrew J. Hungerford’s scenic and lighting designs are extremely well-thought out and executed. The simplicity of the set pieces and the material choices created a great atmosphere for the play. The set also holds several surprises that I really enjoyed. Hungerford really puts the new LED lighting equipment through its paces. One thing that really stood out is the amount of control now available in lighting the set. Combined with Phillips’ blocking, it creates some truly memorable stage pictures.

Miranda McGee, Kelly Mengelkoch & Jeremy Dubin. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

The addition of the house band during many of the scene changes worked very well. Great work from all band members and to Cary Davenport and Jeremy Dubin who arranged the music.

Extremely well-done emotionally, visually and technically. THE GRAPES OF WRATH is one of my favorite productions of the year.

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March 15, 2012 · 10:48 am

CSC Presents the Powerful and Timely American Classic THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Brian Isaac Phillips directs Frank Galati’s Tony award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Top row: Brent Vimtrup, Nick Rose, Justin McCombs, Jim Hopkins, Drew Fracher, Bill Hartnett, Ian Bond. Second row: Cary Davenport, Maggie Lou Rader, Julianne Fox, Sherman Fracher, Ellie Shephard. Seated: Owen Cummings.

CINCINNATI, March 14, 2012 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its eighteenth season with John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” in an adaptation by Frank Galati. This production features CSC Ensemble Members Justin McCombs, Sherman Fracher and Drew Fracher and is directed by Brian Isaac Phillips. “The Grapes of Wrath” opens on March 30th and runs through April 29, 2012. The production design is generously sponsored by AAA.

Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of “The Grapes of Wrath” tells a tale of endurance and hope in a time of hardship. Having survived the drought of the 1930s only to see their home repossessed, the Joad family embarks on a harrowing journey from the Dust Bowl fields of Oklahoma to the fertile orchards of California. But the “promised land” is far from what they imagined and the Joads must attempt to overcome the injustices that plague a nation in crisis. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to present this deeply moving story about the pursuit of the American Dream in the face of adversity at a time when many Americans are facing adversity of their own.

“The Grapes of Wrath” is a 1988 play adapted by Frank Galati from the classic John Steinbeck novel of the same name. The play debuted at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, followed by a May 1989 production at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and a June 1989 production at the Royal National Theatre in London. The Broadway production opened the next year directed by Galati and starring Gary Sinise. “The Grapes of Wrath” won the Tony award for Best Play in 1990 and was nominated for 7 additional Tony Awards and 5 Drama Desk Awards. This award-winning adaption of “The Grapes of Wrath” continues to be performed most recently enjoying a successful run at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival of Canada.

This production is directed by Brian Isaac Phillips, CSC’s Producing Artistic Director, who has directed this season’s successful runs of “Henry VIII: All is True”, “Shakespeare’s Will”, “Macbeth”, “A Man for All Seasons” and “Bedroom Farce”. He also helmed last season’s productions of “Blithe Spirit”, “Dracula”, “The Life and Death of King John”, “The Handmaid’s Tale” (world premiere) and “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”. Brian says of “The Grapes of Wrath” that “this story is the definitive portrait of a family struggling to hold on to their dignity in the face of adversity. This novel has been dear to me for many years, as has the play. I am ecstatic that we have the opportunity to bring it to life now, especially when the journey of the Joad family has become so timely.”

Joining the company on stage for this production is Justin McCombs as Tom Joad. Mr. McCombs is currently CSC’s Resident Stage Manager. A sixth year member of the company, Justin has most recently been seen on stage in the wildly popular productions of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”. Last season, he played Mr. Bingley in CSC’s sold-out run of Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” adapted by Jon Jory. He received his theatre degree from Western Illinois University in 2004. Some of his favorite roles at CSC also include Konstantin in “The Seagull”, Paul Bratter in “Barefoot in the Park” and Antipholus of Syracuse in “The Comedy of Errors”.

Ninth year CSC resident ensemble member, Sherman Fracher returns to play the powerful matriarch, Ma Joad. She was seen at CSC most recently as Mrs. Jennings in “Sense & Sensibility” and as Anne in the captivating one-woman show “Shakespeare’s Will” which ran this past winter. Some of her past favorite productions at CSC include “The Seagull”, “Othello”, “The Winter’s Tale”, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, “Chagrin Falls”, “The Beard of Avon”, “Arcadia” and “Twelfth Night”. She is an advocate for MS research, raising funds with performances of “Above the 37th Parallel”. Other theatres for which she has worked include Actor’s Express, Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Georgia Shakespeare, The Human Race Theatre Company, and American Stage. She is joined on stage by her real life husband, Drew Fracher as Pa Joad. He is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, The Society of American Fight Directors and has designed and choreographed fights for this production. A favorite director at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for many years, CSC is pleased to feature Drew on our stage. Drew Fracher most recently directed CSC’s acclaimed production of “Sense and Sensibility” and CSC’s 2010 production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” As a director he has worked at a wide variety of theatres in addition to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, including Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, the Human Race Theatre Co., Florida Stage, Playhouse on the Square, American Stage Theatre Co. and the Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia Shakespeare Festivals.

Music is an integral part of the telling of this story, and CSC has endeavored to help bring this element to the stage in the most authentic way possible. One of the more unique components included in the production design of “The Grapes of Wrath” is the incorporation of live music. A house band, comprised of CSC company members, Jeremy Dubin, Sara Clark, Cary Davenport, Kelly Mengelkoch, Ellen Beltramo and Miranda McGee, singing and playing string and percussion instruments, will serve as an essential part of the story as it unfolds on stage. The music has been arranged by Cary Davenport and Jeremy Dubin and is based on text found in the original novel by Steinbeck. Popular local performer, Jake Speed, will perform in CSC’s lobby on opening night March 30 to further immerse audience members into the world of the Joads.

“The Grapes of Wrath” calls for challenging design elements on stage to recreate the world and the journey through the 1930’s dust bowl. The production design team of “The Grapes of Wrath” has risen to the challenge of presenting this epic and vast tale on CSC’s intimate stage. The team includes costume designer Amy Rawe, an NKU graduate who recently designed this season’s production of “Macbeth”, Scenic and Lighting Designer Andrew Hungerford and Sound Designer Doug Brontrager to create the world of the Joad’s journey from Oklahoma to California. The production also features an important set piece, the Joad’s truck, entirely designed and constructed by CSC to be used on stage during the performance.

“The Grapes of Wrath” also marks the first production in which CSC will be fully utilizing their grand prize as the winners of the LED Source® LEDko Challenge on Jan. 31, 2012. CSC received a complete LED lighting makeover worth $20,000 after being chosen among dozens of staging, education, studio, installation, and theater professionals throughout North America who participated in the contest. Contestants each submitted a video of their lackluster lighting systems to be considered for a complete LED lighting upgrade. As the grand prize winner, CSC has had their aging, energy-draining stage lighting replaced with eight Reflection LEDko fixtures by Coemar, the sponsor of the contest.

Performances of “The Grapes of Wrath” are scheduled from March 30- April 29, 2012 on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Preview performances are on March 28 & 29, and tickets are only $14. No performance on Sunday April 1st or 8th. The theater is located at 719 Race Street, downtown Cincinnati, two blocks west of the Aronoff Center. Single ticket prices range from $22-$28 on Thursday Nights and Sunday Matinees and from $26-$32 on Friday and Saturday Nights. Ticketing fees may apply. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups as well as Enjoy the Arts and AAA members. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or go online at www.cincyshakes.com.

For additional information on “The Grapes of Wrath”, including photography, or for interviews with Mr. Phillips, Mr. McCombs, Ms.Fracher or any member of the company contact Jeanna Vella by email jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com or by phone 513.381.2273 x. 3202 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

About Season 18:
Season 18 is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company receives operating support from The Ohio Arts Council and is supported, in part, by the generosity of thousands of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave, formerly the Fine Arts Fund. The season design sponsor is Judge Mark Painter. Creative Services are provided by Possible Worldwide. Season 19 has been announced. All of the dates and info are available online at http://www.cincyshakes.com/season-19.html

About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, CSC produces eight main stage productions each season at its home on Race Street. CSC employs a resident company of actors and artists who live and work in Cincinnati year-round, and performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with Actors’ Equity Association. CSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

CSC Presents the Powerful and Timely American Classic
“The Grapes of Wrath”

“Grapes of Wrath” Performance Schedule
Date & Time

  • 3/28/12 7:30 PM
  • 3/29/12 7:30 PM
  • 3/30/12 7:30 PM
  • 3/31/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/5/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/6/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/7/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/12/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/13/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/14/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/15/12 2:00 PM
  • 4/19/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/20/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/21/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/22/12 2:00 PM
  • 4/26/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/27/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/28/12 7:30 PM
  • 4/29/12 2:00 PM

Cast

  • Beltramo, Ellen Musician
  • Benjamin, Darnell Pierre Narrator, Agricultural Officer, Floyd Knowles, Hooper Ranch Bookkeeper
  • Bond, Ian Al
  • Chace, Billy Narrator, Gas Station Owner, Camp Proprietor, Mayor of Hooverville, Hooper Ranch Guard
  • Clark, Sara* Gas Station Attendant, Willy, Musician
  • Cummings, Owen Winfield
  • Davenport, Cary Connie, Musician
  • Dubin, Jeremy* Muley Graves, Man Going Back, Contractor, Weedpatch Camp Director, Mr. Wainwright, Musician
  • Fox, Julianne Ruthie
  • Fracher, Drew* Pa
  • Fracher, Sherman* Ma
  • Hartnett, Bill Grandpa
  • Hopkins, Jim* Uncle John
  • Lentini, Noah Son of Starving Man
  • McCombs, Justin* Tom
  • McGee, Miranda Camp Nurse, Musician
  • Mengelkoch, Kelly* Elizabeth Sandry, Mrs. Wainwright, Musician
  • Bertaux-Skeirik, Audrey Aggie Wainwright, Al’s Girl
  • Rader, Maggie Lou Rose of Sharon
  • Rose, Nick* Jim Casey
  • Shephard, Ellie Grandma
  • Vimtrup, Brent* Noah, Deputy Sherriff, Starving Man

Production
John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”, adapted by Frank Galati
Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips* **
Stage Manager: Alice Flanders*
Costume Design: Amy Rawe
Lighting & Scenic Design: Andrew Hungerford
Sound Design: Doug Borntrager
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the professional union of actors and stage managers in the United States
**Member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society

Tickets & More Information
Thursday & Sunday: Adults: $28, Seniors: $24, Student: $22
Friday & Saturday: Adults: $32 Seniors: $28 Student: $26
Discounts available for ETA/START, AAA
Preview Tickets are $14. Student Rush tickets w/ ID 30 minutes prior to show time for $14 (if available).
Tickets may be purchased through the CSC Box Office: 513.381.2273 ext. 1 or online at www.cincyshakes.com.
Group discounts are available starting at 6 people. Go online or contact the box office.
Limited accessible seating is available for persons using wheelchairs. Please ask the box office for assistance.
Assisted Listening Devices are available during performances. Please ask the box office for assistance.
Sunday performances are followed by a Talk-Back with the cast on the stage.

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March 4, 2012 · 9:16 am

CSC Announces Exciting Season Line up for 2012-2013

Featuring a Season of Shakespeare Greats and Fantastic Literary Classics! 

Sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company celebrates 10 years with Brian Isaac Phillips as Artistic Director. 

CINCINNATI, March 4, 2012—Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to announce its 2012-2013 season schedule. All productions will feature Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Resident Company of Artists. CSC’s 19th season of bringing the classics to life in Cincinnati is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Subscription packages went on sale February 1, 2012 and experienced a record breaking first day of sales. Single tickets are now on sale and seats are filling up fast.

Season 19 marks Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Producing Artistic Director Brian Isaac Phillips’ 10th anniversary. Doug Ignatius, the President of the CSC Board of Directors says “I am in awe of Brian Isaac Phillips’ abilities as an artist and a leader. In the few years I have known him, his artistic vision has grown vastly in scope and breadth, achieving world class theater on a very modest budget. His effectiveness as the leader of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company has brought the company to the standard of artistic excellence it enjoys today.” Producing Artistic Director Brian Isaac Phillips says “It is amazing to take a look around and see what this organization has accomplished in the past decade. Being asked to serve in this capacity at a critical juncture during the early development of this organization was exciting and terrifying. Through the tireless dedication of the ensemble, administration, the board, loyal donors and the people of Cincinnati, I am proud of the strides we’ve made as a company.” That list of accomplishments includes CSC joining Actors Equity Association as one of the few professional theatres in Cincinnati, doubling the operating budget allowing the company to experience a period of significant artistic growth while maintaining strict fiscal responsibility, establishing an endowment fund through the Greater Cincinnati Foundation to ensure CSC’s stability in the future, renewing a deep commitment to education and outreach through robust touring and educational offerings and consistently planning an exciting line up of classics and Shakespeare leading to the imminent completion of the entire canon, truly making CSC Cincinnati’s stage for the classics. “We have much to celebrate about where we’ve been, and we are also very excited and inspired about where we are going!”

The 2012-2013 season line up is as follows:

The Hound of the Baskervilles
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Adaptation by Steve Canny
July 20 – August 12, 2012
The legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are on the job to investigate the mysterious case of the “hound of hell” that stalks the moors. This fast-paced farcical adaptation of the classic novel is performed by only three actors tackling dozens of roles. Physical humor and visual gags will make this production a laugh out loud treat this summer. Will the courageous detective and his men survive the mystery of Baskerville Hall…and each other? The game is afoot in the regional premiere of this exciting adaptation of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”!
Director: Brian Isaac Phillips
Featuring: Jeremy Dubin, Nick Rose and Brent Vimtrup
Production Design Sponsor: Johnson Investment Counsel

Harper Lee’s
To Kill a Mockingbird
Adapted by Christopher Sergel
September 7-30, 2012
In 1932 Alabama, Atticus Finch challenges the conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy. This story is a powerful portrait of a south poisoned by prejudice and the one man with the courage to fight against an injustice, but like the novel from which it comes, is filled with warmth and humor. Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning classic “To Kill a Mockingbird”, in an adaptation that has brought audiences to their feet on two continents, brings this story to life in a fresh and inspirational staging that you will never forget.
Director: Sara Clark
Featuring: Bruce Cromer, Darnell Benjamin and Torie Wiggins
Ensemble Sponsor: Taft Stettinius and Hollister

Romeo & Juliet
By William Shakespeare
October 12 – November 11, 2012
One of the most beloved romantic tragedies in Shakespeare’s canon, “Romeo & Juliet” is the tale of Bard’s star crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families, amidst the animosity of friends and in concealment from their mentors, a young couple will risk everything to be together. Receiving a contemporary staging, this production proves its continued relevance in the lives of young and old alike throughout the ages.
Director: Brian Isaac Phillips
Featuring: Sara Clark, Billy Chace, Annie Fitzpatrick, Sherman Fracher and Paul Riopelle
Production Sponsor: Rippe & Kingston

Titus Andronicus*
By William Shakespeare
October 20- November 11, 2012
One of the bloodiest plays in the canon, “Titus Andronicus” is full to the brim with revenge, murder, betrayal and crimes most atrocious. “Titus Andronicus” evokes startling, gruesome and tragic imagery as the mighty Roman general Titus faces off with his mortal enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Titus and Tamora, in a spiral of bloody revenge, trade murder for hideous murder, each more brutal than the last. Perfect for the Halloween season!
Director: Brian Isaac Phillips
Featuring: Nick Rose, Darnell Benjamin, Miranda McGee & Maggie Lou Rader

The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
November 23- December 16, 2012
In a classic tale of romance and folly, two beautiful ladies are pursued by two dashing gentleman, but the gentlemen’s brother and friend complicate matters- especially since they don’t actually exist. One of the funniest comedies in the English language – “The Importance of Being Earnest” provides an examination of the hypocrisies and conventions of a so-called well-mannered society.
Director: Kelly Mengelkoch
Featuring: Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Dubin and Brent Vimtrup
Production Sponsor: LPK
Production Design Sponsor: Towne Properties

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)*
By Michael Carleton, John K. Alvarez and James Fitzgerald
December 16-30, 2012
This show condenses all of your Beloved Holiday Classics into one hilarious evening of theater. Whether you’re a Grinch or a true believer, you’ll howl with laughter as three actors (and a slightly tipsy Santa) send up everything from fruitcake to nutcrackers. Perfect for adults looking for a little extra holiday cheer! Back for a seventh straight year!
Director: Jeremy Dubin
Featuring: Sara Clark, Billy Chace, Justin McCombs and Miranda McGee
Production Sponsor: Graydon Head

Richard II
By William Shakespeare
January 11- February 3, 2013
“Richard II” is an epic tale of fading power that sheds a light on the deterioration of a kingdom and the isolation of power. King Richard exiles his noblemen while seizing their land to carry on his own wars. As dissent continues to grow, a fight for the true heart of England begins and one man’s celestial right to rule is called into question creating the genesis of the “war of the roses”. Don’t miss as CSC kicks off its last chronological history cycle while presenting the penultimate story in our quest to Finis the Canon.
Director: Brian Isaac Phillips
Featuring: Brent Vimtrup, Giles Davies and Jim Hopkins
Production Sponsor: Charles Parsons and the Mercantile Library’s Canon Club

Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)
By Christopher Hampton
February 15- March 10, 2013
In pre-Revolutionary France, two long time friends and occasional passionate lovers amuse themselves by orchestrating a plot of seduction for two young women of virtue. As their cynical game proceeds, their motives become darker – and more deadly. Filled with seduction, duplicity, and plenty of forbidden passion, this dark comedy paints a portrait of the pre-Revolutionary French aristocracy in all its cynicism and decadence.
Director: Drew Fracher
Featuring: Giles Davies, Sherman Fracher and Corinne Mohlenhoff
Ensemble Sponsor: Champlin Architecture

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
By William Shakespeare
March 22- April 21, 2013
On an enchanted summer’s evening three stories are woven together into one tale of hilarity and folly. Four young lovers find themselves entangled in a bewildering game of love in a magical forest where a powerful fairy king and queen are at war while a troupe of ridiculous “actors” attempt to rehearse a play.
Director: Jeremy Dubin
Featuring: Nick Rose, Ian Bond, Justin McCombs and Kelly Mengelkoch
Design Sponsor: Graydon Head

Measure for Measure
By William Shakespeare
May 3- 26, 2013
Isabella must choose between her vows to the church and the life of her brother when she is offered a truly indecent proposal- from the one man on a crusade against Vienna’s loose morality. Shakespeare puts hypocritical, ethical and religious double standards on trial in this captivating and deep examination of the value of virtue. Will Isabella she trade her virtue for her brother’s life?
Director: Brian Isaac Phillips
Featuring: Kelly Mengelkoch, Brent Vimtrup and Jim Hopkins

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)*
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess
June 7-30, 2013
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” features three actors on a mission: to bring the entirety of Shakespeare’s canon to the stage in a single evening of theatre. Audiences will follow along as they careen wildly through all the comedies, histories and tragedies using a trunkful of props, wigs, and ridiculous costumes. Full of clever quips as well as silly slapstick, the script’s affectionate and irreverent treatment of Shakespeare’s plays has made it one of the most popular shows in America and England. Audiences will have a chance to vote for the 3 cast members to appear in this production!

*Not part of the subscription series

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues to offer audiences great value with affordable, flexible subscriptions that include eight tickets and can be used in any combination for any performance. Adult Subscriptions are $195, Senior Subscriptions are $165, and Student Subscriptions are $130. Budget-conscious patrons can also subscribe to the company’s preview series. A Preview Subscription is just $105 and includes eight tickets that can be used for any preview performance, typically Wednesday and Thursday evenings before Opening Night. All subscriptions are currently on sale now and may be purchased through the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company website www.cincyshakes.com or box office by calling 513-381-BARD (2273) ext. 1. Single tickets for all shows in Season 19 are also now on sale.

The theater is located at 719 Race Street, downtown Cincinnati, two blocks west of the Aronoff Center. Single ticket prices range from $22-$28 on Thursday Nights and Sunday Matinees and from $26-$32 on Friday and Saturday Nights. Weekday Matinees at 10am are available for $10 a ticket for school, community, retirement, home school and other groups. Please contact the education department at 513.381.2273 ext. 3202 for more information about these and other educational offerings. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups as well as Enjoy the Arts, AAA members, and ArtsWave Fun Card holders. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or go online at www.cincyshakes.com.

For additional information on Season 19 or for interviews with Mr. Phillips, or any member of the company contact Jeanna Vella, Director of Education and Communications as jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com or 513.381.2273 ext. 3202, or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

Season 19 is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company receives operating support from The Ohio Arts Council and is supported, in part, by the generosity of thousands of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave, formerly the Fine Arts Fund. The season design sponsor is Judge Mark Painter.

About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, CSC produces eight main stage productions each season at its home on Race Street. CSC employs a resident company of actors and artists who live and work in Cincinnati year-round, and performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with Actors’ Equity Association. CSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

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March 1, 2012 · 9:06 am

THE GRAPES OF WRATH runs March 30-April 29

THE GRAPES OF WRATH
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
March 30-April 29
Dowtown

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat | Behind the Curtain |

Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath tells a timeless tale of endurance and hope in a time of hardship. Having survived the drought of the 1930s only to see their home repossessed, the Joad family embarks on a harrowing journey from the Dust Bowl fields of Oklahoma to the fertile orchards of California. But the “promised land” isn’t exactly what they imagined. Can the Joads overcome the injustices that plague a nation in crisis?

  • In preview, Wed-Thu, March 28-29 at 7:30pm, all seats $14
  • Fri-Sat, March 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 22 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 29 at 2pm

Official page | Online ticketing |

Local media coverage: Journal News article | WVXU interview | Enquirer article |

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