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INTO THE WOODS Runs Oct. 23-Nov. 16

Rodger Pille as The Baker & Megan Ainsley Callahan as Little Red Ridinghood.  Photo by  Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Rodger Pille as The Baker & Megan Ainsley Callahan as Little Red Ridinghood. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

INTO THE WOODS
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 23-Nov. 16
West Price Hill

Directed by Matthew Wilson
Music directed by Michael Kennedy

Cast: Rodger Pille as The Baker, Allison Muennich as The Baker’s Wife, Megan Ainsley Callahan as Little Red Ridinghood, Adrienne Sereta as Rapunzel, Erin Nicole Donahue as Cinderella, Robert Breslin as Jack, Lesley Hitch as Jack’s Mother, Harold Murphy as Narrator/Mysterious Man, Michelle Wells as The Witch, Grace Eichler as Florinda, Leslie Turner as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Tyler Alessi as The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince, Gregory Bossler as Cinderella’s Father, Kathryn Zajac as Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant), Tyler Kuhlman as Rapunzel’s Prince, Jeni Bayer Schwiers as Lucinda, Will Reed as The Steward & Elizabeth Chinn Molloy as The Cow

The Brothers Grimm hit Broadway with an epic fairy tale where worlds collide. Stephen Sondheim takes favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless musical and modern classic. The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk… and a Witch! In Act One, Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them in Act Two, as they grow beyond the realm of fairy tales. One of Sondheim’s most popular works, INTO THE WOODS features great songs like “Agony,” “No One is Alone” and “Children Will Listen.”

  • Thu, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 26 at 2pm
  • Thu, Oct. 30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 2 at 2pm
  • Thu, Nov. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 9 at 2pm
  • Thu, Nov. 13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 16 at 2pm

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Covedale’s A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Recognized by LCT

Clifford Nunley as Stanley & Kim Long as Blanche. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Clifford Nunley as Stanley & Kim Long as Blanche. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized scenic designer  Brett Bowling for his work in Covedale Theatre’s production of the Tennessee Williams’ classic play, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.

Panelists praised the set, saying “it was a beautiful design and helped the play come alive…it truly helped to transport the audience members from place to place. I really enjoyed the outside scenes behind the set scenes.”

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE continues through October 5th. Tickets can be obtained online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.

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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Covedale’s WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Recognized by LCT

Matt Dentino as the title character in CCPA's THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES.

Matt Dentino as the title character in CCPA’s THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized lead actor Matt Dentino, choreographer Kate Glasheen, and costume designer Caren Young for their contributions to Covedale Center for the Performing Arts WILL ROGERS FOLLIES.

WILL ROGERS FOLLIES is the Tony award winning musical that chronicles the life of Will Rogers, one of America’s most beloved humorists, entertainers, and pundits, who captivated the country with his common sense wisdom.

Panelists were enamored of Matt Dentino’s performance as Will Rogers: “Matt Dentino delivers as the homespun, nonchalant and witty title character…full of charm and talent…He made me believe he WAS Rogers.” Of Caren Young’s costume design, panelists wrote: “Lavish designs with thoughtful color coordination…This was supposed to be a Ziegfeld Follies, and the costumes for the 13-member chorus measured up. The variety was impressive.” Finally, Kate Glasheen’s choreography was highly praised: “fast-paced, complicated, and perfectly executed.”

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WILL ROGERS FOLLIES runs through August 31st. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Runs Sept. 11-Oct. 5

Clifford Nunley as Stanley & Kim Long as Blanche. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Clifford Nunley as Stanley & Kim Long as Blanche. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 11-Oct. 5
West Price Hill

Directed by Greg Procaccino

Cast: Maggie Lou Rader as Stella, Clifford Nunley as Stanley, Kim Long as Blanche, Mike Hall as Mitch, Katey Blood as Eunice, Jeff Miller as Steve, Burgess Byrd as Negro Woman, Bob Allen as Doctor, Daniel Lees as Young Collector, Justin Thompson as Pablo, Marian Weage as Flower Lady & Julie Pergrem as The Nurse

Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, rejects the realities of life as her desperate defense of her weak, vulnerable soul. But when she is reduced to living on the charity of her sister, in a seedy New Orleans apartment, Blanche’s confrontation with her brutish brother in law, leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness.

  • Thu, Sept. 11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 25 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 28 at 2pm
  • Thu, Oct. 2 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 5 at 2pm

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CLP Seeks Makeup Artist for INTO THE WOODS

CCPAWe are seeking a makeup artist for our fall production of INTO THE WOODS to create/build a few custom prosthetic pieces for the Ugly Witch and the Wolf. This person would also be on site to show the actors how to correctly apply and remove the pieces as well.

Interested candidates should contact Jennifer Perrino to set up an interview at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com   Please include a resume when applying.

This is a paid gig.

INTO THE WOODS
October 23 – November 16, 2014
Book by James Lapine; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

The Brothers Grimm hit Broadway with an epic fairytale where worlds collide. Stephen Sondheim takes favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless musical and modern classic. The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk… and a Witch! In Act One, Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them in Act Two, as they grow beyond the realm of fairy tales.  One of Sondheim’s most popular works, INTO THE WOODS features great songs like “Agony,” “No One is Alone” and “Children Will Listen.”
Matthew Wilson, Director/Choreographer; Michael Kennedy, Music Director; Jenny Lutes, Production Stage Manager 

Rehearsals begin:  Sunday, September 7, 2014
Performance dates:   October 23 – November 16, 2014

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

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