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July 2, 2015 · 11:39 am

Flight Supervisors Needed for MARY POPPINS at Covedale Center

CCPACincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking two FLIGHT SUPERVISORS for our holiday production of MARY POPPINS.

Requirements:

  • Able to utilize technical equipment and follow instructions given by the flight pros at ZFX.  (They will teach you).
  • Able to lead others and listen
  • Able to lift 75+ lbs.
  • Able to read and write and communicate effectively.

Other Requirements:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Over 21 years of age preferred
  • Candidate must be able to work well with others.
  • Is a self-starter, dependable, even tempered and have a good sense of humor.

If interested, please email Denny Reed, Tech Director at dennyreed@clpshows.org  (NO PHONE CALLS or WALK-INS PLEASE).

Rehearsals begin:  October 12, 2015

Day Time Fly training dates:  November 17, 18 and 19.  and  evening Tech week dates:  November 21, 22, 23, 24, 25.

This is a paid position.

MARY POPPINS
November 27 – December 27, 2015

Original Music and Lyrics by  Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Book by  Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by  George Stiles and Anthony Drewe; Co-Created by  Cameron Mackintosh

Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.  Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Features heartwarming songs like:  “Chim Chim Cher-ee”, “Jolly Holiday”, “A Spoonful of Sugar”, Let’s Go Fly A Kite” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.

Tim Perrino, Director;   Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer;

(Performances November – December, 2015)

  • Fri. Nov. 27 – Sat. Nov. 28 – Sun. Nov. 29
  • Thurs. Dec. 3 – Fri. Dec. 4 – Sat. Dec. 5 – Sun. Dec. 6
  • Thurs. Dec. 10 – Fri. Dec. 11 – Sat. Dec. 12 – Sun. Dec. 13
  • *Wed. Dec. 16 – Thurs. Dec. 17 – Fri. Dec. 18 – Sat. Dec. 19 – Sun. Dec. 20
  • Tues. Dec. 22 – Wed. Dec. 23, *Sat. Dec. 26 – Sun., Dec. 27

*Please note:  Thurs. #1 has been moved to Wed. 12/16/14 @ 7:30pm and there will be two performances on Sat. 12/26/14:  2pm and 8pm.

Performances run Thursday 7:30 pm.; Friday and Saturday 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm.

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June 12, 2015 · 10:28 am

Auditions for RENT and MARY POPPINS at Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions will hold auditions for RENT and MARY POPPINS.

MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION for either show. Please email Jennifer Perrino, Business Manager at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com. You will need to provide your name, email and phone please.

When: Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2015

Where: Auditions will be held at The Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre, located at 801 Matson Place Cincinnati, OH 45204

For RENT
Adult performers are needed (18–40 years of age). Auditionees should prepare 16–24 bars of TWO CONTRASTING ROCK songs (one up-tempo and one ballad), either from a rock musical or similarly styled rock songs. (Bring sheet music for the accompanist in your key.)

Audition appt. times include:
Saturday: Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Sunday 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm

You may be asked to attend a callback on Saturday, July 18, 2015. At this callback you may have to do some movement and read from the script. You must be available for this callback to be considered for a role in the show. Time: Noon to 3:30 pm.

MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required.

Please note: No more than two conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process for this production.

Rehearsals begin: October 19, 2015

(Performances at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, December, 2015)
Wed. Dec. 2 – Thurs. Dec. 3 – Fri. Dec. 4 – Sat. Dec. 5 – Sun. Dec. 6
Wed. Dec. 9 – Thurs. Dec. 10 – Fri. Dec. 11 – Sat. Dec. 12 – Sun. Dec. 13
Wed. Dec. 16 – Thurs. Dec. 17 – Fri. Dec. 18 – Sat. Dec. 19 – Sun. Dec. 20
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For MARY POPPINS

Children Auditions Appts: Saturday July 11th at Noon and Sunday July 12th at 6pm.

Child Performers are needed (9 – 13 years of age). Kids can be as old as 13, but MUST be able to look younger. Kids should bring sheet music to sing for the accompanist. Will also read from the script. Do at least a mild British accent or speak very formally.

Adults audition times: Saturday July 11th at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. and Sunday July 12th at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.

Adult performers are needed (14 – 60 years of age). Auditionees should be prepared to sing a musical theater selection (bring sheet music for the accompanist in your key) will be tested for dance ability and may be asked to read from the script. Please dress appropriately. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Please prepare 16 bars of a song that best showcases vocal ability.

Please note: No more than two conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process for this production.

Rehearsals begin: October 12, 2015

Fly training dates: Training November 17, 18 and 19

(Performances at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, November – December, 2015)
Fri. Nov. 27 – Sat. Nov. 28 – Sun. Nov. 29
Thurs. Dec. 3 – Fri. Dec. 4 – Sat. Dec. 5 – Sun. Dec. 6
Thurs. Dec. 10 – Fri. Dec. 11 – Sat. Dec. 12 – Sun. Dec. 13
*Wed. Dec. 16 – Thurs. Dec. 17 – Fri. Dec. 18 – Sat. Dec. 19 – Sun. Dec. 20
Tues. Dec. 22 – Wed. Dec. 23, *Sat. Dec. 26 – Sun., Dec. 27

There will be two performances on Sat. 12/26/14: 2pm and 8pm.

For more information on auditions, contact us at (513) 241 – 6550.  Check us out on the web at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Cincinnati Federal Savings & TriHealth are the 2015 – 2016 Season Sponsor for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, 45238.

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May 13, 2015 · 7:32 pm

Cast Announced for A CHORUS LINE at Covedale Center

CCPAThe Covedale Center for the Performing Arts has announced the cast for A CHORUS LINE, the first production of their 2015-2016 season.

The cast includes: Matt Dentino as Zach, Jameson G. Ward as Larry, Hannah Aicholtz as Cassie Ferguson, Jules Shumate as Sheila Bryant, Afton Shepard as Val Clark, Renee Stoltzfus as Diana Morales, Kate Stark as Judy Turner, Jane Hofmann as Kristine DeLuca, Melissa Campbell as Maggie Winslow, Allison Evans as Bebe Benzenheimer, Mikayla Renfrow as Connie Wong, Andrew Maloney as Mike Costa, Donovan Smith as Richie Walters, Chris Darnell as Don Kerr, Ben Goodman as Paul San Marco, Kelcey Steele as Mark Anthony, Robert Fields as Greg Gardner, Korey Worthington as Bobby Mills & Tyler Kuhlman as Al DeLuca. The ensemble includes: Clare Miller, Savannah Slaby, Emily Egner, Greg Moore, Nick Godfrey, Sam Johnson and Cassidy Steele.

Running Sept. 3-27, A CHORUS LINE is directed by Matthew Wilson, music directed by Michael Kennedy and choreographed by Angela Kahle.

For more information visit http://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/ccpa/Default.aspx.

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May 11, 2015 · 3:55 pm

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Review

Links to all reviews can be found using the REVIEWS link at the top of the page. Blog postings, links and more are available on my Facebook fan page. You can also receive updates on Twitter from @BTCincyRob.

The Vontrapp Children (not in photo order): Margot Grom as Liesl, Alexander Mullins as Friedrich, Annabel Forman as Louisa, Jackson Higgason as Kurt, Jordan Darnell as Brigitta, Aine Steele as Marta & Violet Hicks as Gretl. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The Vontrapp Children (not in photo order): Margot Grom as Liesl, Alexander Mullins as Friedrich, Annabel Forman as Louisa, Jackson Higgason as Kurt, Jordan Darnell as Brigitta, Aine Steele as Marta & Violet Hicks as Gretl. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts through May 24. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening Friday performance.

Closing out the 2014-2015 season at the Covedale is a solidly cast production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Angela Alexander Nalley as the Mother Abbess. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Angela Alexander Nalley as the Mother Abbess. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Favorite numbers included: “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” performed by Margot Grom as Liesl & Mason Taylor as Rolf. Both handled the vocals, and the choreography by Dee Anne Bryll, well. The children’s acapella version of “The Sound of Music” that greeted their father’s return was extremely well-done. Angela Alexander Nalley sends the audience into intermission with an excellently-sung, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” The number “No Way to Stop It” featuring the trio of Captain Georg Von Trapp (Justin Glaser), Max Detweiler (John Langley) and Elsa Schrader (Laurie Wyant-Zenni), was well-staged number and both Langley and Wyant-Zenni brought nice characterizations to their respective roles.

For me, the show seemed to stumble on the technical side. I can’t say I was a fan of the pre-recorded music. The brass sounded tinny and there were volume issues throughout the performance. Several times, musical numbers that began acapella were jarred, by a faster-tempo track kicking in.

Justin Glaser as Captain Georg Von Trapp & Helen A. Raymond-Goers as Maria Rainer. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Justin Glaser as Captain Georg Von Trapp & Helen A. Raymond-Goers as Maria Rainer. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

I liked the idea of bringing the mountains into the set design, but the choice of colors were not ideal. The marble-ization technique used on the bigger white areas worked, but on smaller surfaces, such as the door frames, it read as dirt from my seat in the audience.

As the cyc carried the sky color all the way to the floor behind the set, I did find it distracting when every exit upstage exposed a burst of color to the audience. I also question why the stage curtain wasn’t pulled for some of the set changes. The show is written with small transitional scenes to be played in front of the curtain during theses changes. With the curtain open, the loud and hurried scene changes drew focus away from the performers downstage.

Overall a well-performed production, at times lacking in attention to detail, and with some technical issues.

My rating: 3.75 out of 5

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May 5, 2015 · 6:25 pm

LCT Review of THE SOUND OF MUSIC

LCT_VThis review has been reposted courtesy of the League of Cincinnati Theatres. For more LCT reviews click here to visit their reviews page.

The Covedale Theater concludes its season with a solid, enjoyable and touching rendition of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music”.   The key to a successful show is Maria and the children and both perform very well in this version. Maria, played by Helen Raymond-Goers, transitions well between the naïve postulate to the mature woman who helps the family deal with the Nazi threat and eventually escape Austria. She also has an excellent voice and handles the variety of songs from the comic and boisterous to the delicate love songs with equal aplomb. The children, a critical part of the play, who help Mariawith that transition, excel in their roles as believable and distinct characters with good voices.   Margot Grom, as Liesl, was the best singer and dancer among the children and Violet Hicks was delightful as the youngest, Gretl. Justin Glaser found the arch in the role of the Captain and his big bass/baritone voice was powerful and appropriate.

Justin Glaser as Captain Georg Von Trapp & Helen A. Raymond-Goers as Maria Rainer. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Justin Glaser as Captain Georg Von Trapp & Helen A. Raymond-Goers as Maria Rainer. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Much of the success for the show must be attributed to co-directors Dee Anne Bryll and Ed Cohen who keep the action moving without falling into the trap of being overly sentimental. The set design by Brett Bowling was very cleverly constructed to easily represent both the abbey and the Von Trapp living room with a minimum of alterations. My quibble is that the music was canned and robotic. Initially, the singers were out of sync with the music but that improved as the evening progressed. Some of the scene changes could have been done with more blackout – the scene changes were long and somewhat disruptive.   Overall, I recommend the show and hope people will “Climb Every Mountain” to see it.

For more information on the production, click here.

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