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Meals 4 Monologues Auditions with D. Lynn Meyers at ETC

MEALS 4 MONOLOGUES:
CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA MEMBER D. LYNN MEYERS TO AUDITION ACTORS IN
EXCHANGE FOR DONATIONS TO BENEFIT LOCAL FOODSTORE, DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2014

ETC_new_logo_banner(Cincinnati, OH) Dim the lights, raise the curtain! With the holiday season upon us, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its third annual Meals 4 Monologues open auditions. Actors from throughout the Midwest are invited, on behalf of the Casting Society of America (CSA), for an open general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, C.S.A. in exchange for two non-perishable food items to benefit Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank.

The event, which is part of a nationwide Casting Society of America effort to support local food banks while auditioning local talent, will be held at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202) on Mon, Dec 8, and Tues, Dec 9, 2014 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm each day. This is an open casting call to all Equity union and non-union actors for future theatre, film, TV, and/or commercial projects cast by D. Lynn Meyers, C.S.A.

Actors must bring:

  • A current HEADSHOT and RÉSUMÉ to the audition
  • TWO non-perishable food (pasta, canned goods, etc…) or toiletry items (soap, toothpaste, etc…)
  • A short, prepared monologue, song (must be performed a cappella), both, or two monologues.

Time slots are 5 MINUTES maximum and are available by appointment only.

Time slots are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be scheduled by contacting Directing Apprentice Ben Raanan at braanan@ensemblecincinnati.org or (513) 421-3555 x14 by December 5, 2014.

The Freestore Foodbank distributes over 12 million pounds of food annually. In 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, they have a trusted network of over 325 local member agencies. Member agencies include soup kitchens and shelters, food pantries, churches, daycare and senior centers, and many other community and social services organizations.

The Casting Society of America (CSA) is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theatre. Although it is not a union, CSA’s members are a united professional society that consistently set the level of professionalism in casting on which the entertainment industry has come to rely. CSA’s more than 490 members are represented not only in the United States, but also in Europe, Canada, Australia and South Africa.

“I am very proud to be a member of the Casting Society of America,” says C.S.A. member D. Lynn Meyers. “I am delighted at the opportunity to see new faces and to spread outreach beyond the Greater Cincinnati area by embracing the idea of Meals 4 Monologues. It is such an inspiration for CSA to support this event.” Ms. Meyers would like to welcome actors of all ages and experience levels to partake in auditions and highly encourages people to give back to the community in which we live.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. 

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

2014-2015 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support provided by Garfield Suites Hotel, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts. 

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich and inspire our audiences.

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SLEEPING BEAUTY Runs Dec. 3-Jan. 4

Deirdre Manning as Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Deirdre Manning as Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

SLEEPING BEAUTY
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dec. 3-Jan. 4
Over-the-Rhine

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Deidre Manning as Briar Rose, Terrance J. Ganser as Prince William/Edward, Deb G. Girdler as Wisteria, Michael G. Bath as Falcon, Sara Mackie as Marigold, Brooke Steele as Daisy, Denise Devlin as Lilac, Kate Wilford as Queen Olivia, Phil Fiorni as King Stefan,Geofrey Warren Barnes as Wizard, Kadeem Ali Harris as Bud, Molly Israel as Blossom, Aziza Macklin as Petal, Patrick E. Phillips as Branch/Dragon, Emily Scott as Bloom & Natalie Joyce Smith as Stem

Romance, comedy, action, rock n’ roll, and opera—this magical, musical version of Sleeping Beautyhas it all! Meet Briar Rose, her overprotective parents, three wacky fairies (and a wicked one), and a dragon with an attitude as our contemporary twist on the classic tale returns to Ensemble’s stage. From the creators of Cinderella and Snow White, this enchanted and memorable musical will delight audiences of all ages this holiday season.

  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 3-5 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 6-7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 11-12 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 13-14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu*-Fri, Dec. 18-19 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 20-21 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Mon, Dec. 22 at 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri, Dec. 26 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 27-28 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Mon, Dec. 29 at 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 2-3 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Jan. 4 at 2pm

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Video: Bruce Cromer Reads DEATH IN THE WOODS

Bruce Cromer* as The Poet. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Bruce Cromer* as The Poet. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Bruce Cromer, who is closing his acclaimed one-man show AN ILIAD at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati this week, shares his reading of DEATH IN THE WOODS by Sherwood Anderson. A ThinkTV PBS film for schools, with the short story about a country woman’s lonely existence and death.

ETC is offering AN ILIAD Spooktacular Flash Sale! $25 adult tickets to performances on Fri, Oct 31 at 8:00 pm and Sat, Nov 1 at 2:00 pm with coupon code: SPOOKY. Limited quantity available, so don’t delay! Buy now at (513) 421-3555 or online.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

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ETC’s AN ILIAD Awarded 5 Star LCT Recommendation

Bruce Cromer* as The Poet. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Bruce Cromer* as The Poet. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have awarded Ensemble Theatre’s production of AN ILIAD with a 5 star recommendation.

In AN ILIAD, the ancient thrilling tales of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience as we explore the psychology of passion and rage. Cincinnati actor Bruce Cromer embodies the Greek classic’s famous characters Achilles, Hector, Agammemnon—even the beautiful Helen of Troy–in a one man performance. This lean, muscular, tour-de-force performance conjures the fury of the gods as it delves deep into mankind’s unshakeable attraction to violence, destruction, and chaos.

Panelists raved about the production: “Every element of it worked beautifully, from the versatile, ‘meta’ setting design, pacing, and, finally, Bruce Cromer’s riveting performance as the poet. I rarely find a production so flawless, but this one sweeps the audience away, emotionally and intellectually.” Bruce Cromer “is stellar; his mercurial shifts into different characters, from gods to heroes to warriors and their women, his wonderful physicality, the agility with which he owns and uses the stage is just mesmerizing…this may be the best performance by an actor that I’ve seen In Cincinnati.” Director Michael Haney “did an excellent job of keeping the story clear and highlighting the complexity of human nature from the Greeks to the 21st century.” Technical aspects of the show, including Brian C. Mehring’s set and lighting design, and Matt Callahan’s sound design, were also singled out, all “masterfully planned and executed”. Overall the panelists said the show was “not to be missed—whether you know The Iliad well or not at all.”

ETC’s AN ILIAD runs through November 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

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.

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.info.

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AN ILIAD Review (GYTN)

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Bruce Cromer* as The Poet. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Bruce Cromer as The Poet. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

AN ILIAD presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through Nov. 2. Click here for more information on the production.

GYTN = Get You Tickets Now.

Opening night, after the last line was uttered and the stage went to black, the audience sat in stunned silence for several moments before bursting into applause, and rising to their feet. For 90 minutes, Bruce Cromer, as the poet, held us all in rapt attention, and it takes us time to return to the here and now.

Under the excellent direction of Michael Evan Haney, Cromer’s extreme talent and versatility are fully showcased on stage. There were times when I became so engrossed by his acting that I missed lines of dialogue.

Bruce Cromer as The Poet, Emily Scott as The Muse & Deirdre Manning as The Chorus. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Bruce Cromer as The Poet, Emily Scott as The Muse & Deirdre Manning as The Chorus. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Not only is the role mentally challenging, but physically demanding as well. Brian c. Mehring’s stark and multi-leveled set provides a multitude of play areas, and over the course of the performance, nearly every inch of that space is used. Incredibly Cromer’s energy level never falters.

ETC promises a one-man tour-de-force. What you get is an amazing tour-de-Bruce. Congratulations to everyone involved in this unforgettable production.

My rating: 5 out of 5

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