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August 28, 2014 · 9:28 pm

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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August 13, 2014 · 9:30 am

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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July 30, 2014 · 6:35 pm

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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July 30, 2014 · 10:11 am

CCPA Seeks Cinderella for INTO THE WOODS

CCPACincinnati Landmark Productions will hold auditions for the role of Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS on Saturday, August 23rd from 1-3pm. Auditions will be held at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill.

Important Audition Information:  Once you set up your audition appointment.  We will send you song cuts from the show to prepare including: the ends of “On the Steps of the Palace” and “No One Is Alone.”  The role of Cinderella requires a solid, legit soprano voice-type.

Candidates will be asked to read from the script and we’ll provide you that material in advance too. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required.

Contact Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com or at 513.241.6550 to set your audition appt.

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

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 

Cinderella

soprano

17 – 26 years old

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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July 23, 2014 · 2:26 pm

CLP Announces Auditions for GREATER TUNA

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions will hold auditions for GREATER TUNA on Sunday, September 14 and Monday, September 15, 2014, 6:30 – 9:30 pm.

Auditions will be held at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill.

Requirements: 2 Adult Male comedy actors. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Auditionees will be asked to read from the script.

GREATER TUNA
By Jason Williams, Ed Howard and Joe Sears
January 22 – February 15, 2015

What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town. The play’s two actors play all twenty characters in a revolving parade of uproarious situations. This show’s so much fun you might want to move to the Lone Star state to meet all these crazy, fun folks! Greater Tuna is one of the most produced plays in American theatre history! Bob Brunner, Director; Laura Weil, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Sunday, December 14, 2014

Performance dates: January 22 – February 15, 2015

Here are some of the characters:

  • THURSTON WHEELIS, folksy radio host
  • ELMER WATKINS, head of Klan 249
  • BERTHA BUMILLER, beleagured housewife
  • YIPPY, half rat-terrier, half chihuahua
  • LEONARD CHILDERS, radio station owner and talk-show host
  • PEARL BURRAS, chicken farmer known for poisoning dogs
  • R.R. SNAVELY, drunken UFOlogist
  • REV. SPIKES, cliche spouting preacher
  • SHERIFF GIVENS, clueless long arm of the law
  • HANK BUMILLER, Bertha’s philandering husband
  • ARLES STRUVIE, wise cracking radio host
  • DIDI SNAVELY, owner of Didi’s Used Weapons
  • HAROLD DEAN LATTIMER, the weatherman
  • PETEY FISK, the one-man Greater Tuna Humane Society
  • JODY BUMILLER, Bertha’s youngest son who collects stray dogs
  • STANLEY BUMILLER, Bertha’s other son, a reform school graduate
  • CHARLENE BUMILLER, Stanley’s twin sister, a cheerleader reject
  • CHAD HARTFORD, a reporter from Houston
  • PHINAS BLYE, a near-sighted perennial political candidate
  • VERA CARP, society matron and vice-president of the Smut Snatchers of the New Order

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