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Covedale’s DRACULA Recognized by LCT

Cliff Nunley as Dracula & Miranda McGee as Lucy.

Cliff Nunley as Dracula & Miranda McGee as Lucy.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized lead actor Mike Sherman and fight choreographer Melissa Bennett Murphy for their work in Covedale Theatre’s production of the classic horror show DRACULA.

Panelists praised Mike Sherman’s as a standout in his portrayal of a “grounded, activated Van Helsing with flawless accent, tactical clarity and focused energy…he added a conviction which made him a formidable and believable foe of Dracula.” The panelists also appreciated Melissa Bennett Murphy’s “excellent, athletic fight choreography.”

DRACULA continues through November 10th. 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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CLP Seeks Harker Understudy for DRACULA

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking an adventurous young man to jump in to understudy the role of Jonathan Harker in our production of DRACULA. For adult men that can play/look (25 – 35 years of age): MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Dialect please. Must be able to attend all final rehearsals, learn the track. Will be given 3 performances regardless of circumstances.

HARKER – a young man of about 25; handsome in appearance, a typical Englishman of the Public School class, but in manner direct, explosive, incisive, and excitable.

This is a paid position. If seriously interested, contact Jennifer Perrino at 513.241.6550 or jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.

October 17 – November 10, 2013
By John L. Balderston, Hamilton Deane & Bram Stoker

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. Pure escape and great fun. Greg Procaccino, Director; Laura Weil, Production Stage Manager

  • Thurs. Oct. 10
  • Sun. Oct 13 (Tech)
  • Mon. Oct 14 (tech/Dress)
  • Tues. Oct 15 (Tech/Dress)
  • Wed. Oct 16 (Final Dress/preview)

Complete Performance Dates (2012)

  • Thurs. Oct. 17 – Fri. Oct. 18 – Sat. Oct. 19 – Sun. Oct. 20
  • Thurs. Oct. 24 – Fri. Oct. 25 – Sat. Oct. 26 – Sun. Oct. 27
  • Thurs. Oct. 31 – Fri. Nov. 1 – Sat. Nov. 2 – Sun. Nov. 3
  • Thurs. Nov. 7 – Fri. Nov. 8 – Sat. Nov. 9 – Sun. Nov. 10

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

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Summer Classic Season at the Covedale Center

Summer Classic Season at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Announcing a Special Summer Series for 2014
EXCITING Four ShowPackage ON SALE NOW

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions knows how to put on great summer shows! We’ve been serving up hilarious comedies, beloved musicals,belly laughs, dazzling dances, stirring songs and onstage fireworks for over 30 years! For the Summer of 2014, we’ve put together a hot four-show package at the cool Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Come enjoygreat theatrical entertainment – at a great price! Where else can you get four wonderful showsat the low, Summer Classics price of $74. The Covedale has plenty of great subscriber seats available with a greatview of the stage!

Get your seats now, for best seating choices. Be sure to check out the seatingchart at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Please note performance times: Thursday 7:30 pm.; Friday 8:00 pm; Saturday 2:00 and 8:00pm & Sunday 2:00pm.

Hello Dolly!
May 22 – June 1, 2014
Book by Michael Stewart/Music and Lyrics byJerry Herman/Based on the Play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder

HELLO, DOLLY! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi! Classic musical numbers include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment and So Long, Dearie.

The Sunshine Boys
June 19 – June 29, 2014
By Neil Simon

The story focuses on characters Al Lewis and Willy Clark, a one-time vaudevillian team known as”Lewis and Clark” who, over the course of forty-odd years, not only grew to hate each other but never spoke to each other off-stage throughout the final year of their act. The stubborn Clark, who was not ready for retirement,resented the wiser Lewis for breaking up the act when he opted to leave show business. It is now 1972 and CBS is inviting the team to reunite for a special on the history of comedy, with the pair representing the vaudeville era at its best. Clark is convinced by his nephew Ben to revive one of the old routine sone last time. Much of the humor is derived from efforts to get the two cantankerous actors into the same room for a rehearsal, their differences of opinion once they reunite, and their shenanigans on the actual broadcast.

Footloose
July 24 – August 3, 2014
Music by Tom Snow | Stage Adaptation byDean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie | Lyrics by Dean Pitchford | Based onthe original screenplay by Dean Pitchford | Additional Music by Eric Carmen,Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. This show is produced by the national award-winning Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre.

The Will Rogers Follies
August 21 – August 31, 2014
Book by Peter Stone;Music Composed and Arranged by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Original New York Production Directed and Choreographed by Tommy Tune;
Inspired by the words of Will and Betty Rogers

Will Rogers was aunique American who, though he died almost sixty years ago, remains a belovedfigure remembered for his humor, his wisdom, and his just plain common sense.At the heart of his populist philosophy was his most famous statement: “Inever met a man I didn’t like.” Rogers became the biggest, most popular,and highest paid star of every existing medium of his time–stage, screen,radio, newspapers, and public appearances. In fact, it is no exaggeration tosay that he was the greatest star this country has ever produced.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Subscription deadline is April 4, 2014
  • Subscription package tickets will be mailed April 14, 2014
  • Single tickets go on sale April 14, 2014 

Purchase your Covedale Summer Classic Subscription by one of the following methods:

  • Call the box office @ 513.241.6550
  • Mail your subscription order form to: CLP P.O. Box 5255 Cincinnati, OH 45205
  • Log on to: www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com and purchase online!
  • In person at the box office ticket counter

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CLP Announces Auditions for GYPSY

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions will hold auditions for GYPSY. Sunday November 3 and Monday, November 4, 2013 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

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

For Gypsy (Covedale Show #6)
Requirements for Men and Women (17 + years of age): MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Auditionees are to prepare a monologue that would be consistent with the characters and period of the show and to prepare one song, also reflecting the style of the show. Please – no selections from ‘Gypsy’ for the song.

Requirements for Girls 7 – 11 years of age: for roles of Baby June, Baby Louise

Requirements for Girls 15 – 21 years of age: Teen June and Teen Louise

Please note: There may be a scheduled callback for leads.

GYPSY
April 10 – May 4, 2014

GYPSY is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the United States during the 1920’s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include Let Me Entertain You, Some People, You’ll Never Get Away from Me, If Momma Was Married, All I Need Is the Girl, Everything’s Coming Up Roses, You Gotta Get A Gimmick and Together Wherever We Go. This is a gripping story of one of the most frightening aspects of show business. Ed Cohen and Dee Ann Bryll, Co-Directors; Music Director, Steve Goers; Dee Ann Bryll, Choreographer and Erin Meyer, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Monday, March 10, 2014

Performance dates: April 10 – May 4, 2014

All roles are paid positions. No roles have been precast.

Show will require a large Ensemble and Characters include:

Name Gender Vocal Part Age Range Role Type
Mama Rose female alto 35 – 45 lead
Baby June female belt 7 – 10 lead
Baby Louise female 8 – 11 lead
June female alto 15 – 20 lead
Louise female mezzo 15 – 21 lead
Herbie male baritone 40 – 60 supporting
Tulsa male 18 – 25 supporting
Tessie Tura female belt 18 – 32 cameo
Mazeppa female alto 18 – 32 cameo
Electra N/A belt 18 – 32 cameo

Please note: Please provide headshots and resume.

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

Cincinnati Federal Savings is the 2013 – 2014 Season Sponsor for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, 45238.

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DRACULA Runs Oct. 17-Nov. 10

CCPA_DraculaDRACULA
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 17-Nov. 10
West Price Hill

Directed by Greg Proccacino

Cast: Cliff Nunley as Dracula, Caitlyn Maurmeier as Mina, Miranda McGee as Lucy, John Scheller as Harker, Alan Harland as Dr. Seward, Mike Sherman as Van Helsing, Matthew Wilson as Renfield, Elizabeth Chinn Molloy as the Maid, Mike Dennis as the Attendant, Lauren Eisenmann as child & Aine Steele as child. Extras: Kalie Kaimann, Gillian Miller, Joseph Gerhardt & Tyler Gilkey

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. Pure escape and great fun.

  • Thu, Oct. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 2pm
  • Thu, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 2pm
  • Thu, Oct. 31 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm
  • Thu, Nov. 7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm

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