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September 12, 2014 · 3:34 pm

Broadway’s Next Hit Could Be Taylor & Oberacker’s BANDSTAND

While New Yorkers may call Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker “unknowns,” those names are a bit more familiar to local theatre audiences.

Richard Oberacker is a Cincinnati native and a graduate of UC College-Conservatory of Music.

Back in 2006, Taylor and Oberacker had their original musical, ACE, premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. It went on to receive five Helen Hayes Nominations in D.C.

In 2009 they were back, this time at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati (they still had the “of” back then) with DON’T MAKE ME PULL THIS SHOW OVER: DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONTLINES OF PARENTING. They had previewed a shorter version of the musical as an entry in the 2008 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

Back to New York. A reading this week of their new musical, BANDSTAND has the NYC theater community abuzz. You can read the NY Post article here.

Wishing Robert and Richard continued success!

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September 12, 2014 · 12:57 pm

Ticket Update for Sept. 12

IF Cincy has SOLD OUT all their regular improv performances for the weekend! But if you are still looking to get in on some improv action, Remember, the improv festival has some great workshops still available.
This Friday and Saturday evening performances are SOLD-OUT for HANDS ON A HARDBODY! However, we still have some tickets available for Saturday’s afternoon show as well as both shows on Sunday. We’ve also added a performance on Sunday, September 21 at 7:00 which has the best availability of all remaining shows.

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September 8, 2014 · 12:47 pm

LCT Recognizes HANDS ON A HARDBODY With a 4.5 Star Rating

The Company. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) agree that the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of HANDS ON A HARDBODY as a 4.5 Star production.

The musical is the touching yet often comedic story of ten Texans, hoping to win a new truck by being the last person to let it go. One panelist noted “Rarely have I seen a cast so balanced. There is not a weak link. Everyone makes their characters believable human beings.” Panelists single out “Charlie Clark’s Benny Perkins is terrifically aggravating.” Panelists note the show is “skillfully crafted and admirably directed by Lynn Myers.”

Tickets for HANDS ON A HARDBODY are available athttp://www.ensemblecincinnati.org/ or by calling 513-421-3555. The show runs through September 21.

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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September 5, 2014 · 2:07 pm

ETC Offering $10 TRY US OUT Tickets

Michael Shawn Starks as Mike Ferris Annie Fitzpatrick as Cindy Barnes Michael G. Bath as Frank Nugent. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Michael Shawn Starks as Mike Ferris, Annie Fitzpatrick as Cindy Barnes & Michael G. Bath as Frank Nugent in ETC’s HANDS ON A HARDBODY. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati has $10 TRY US OUT tickets!

Yes, you read that right, $10 tickets! This is an introductory offer for OH, KY, & IN residents who have never purchased tickets to Ensemble Theatre.

Fine print: Limit two $10 tickets per qualifying household. Valid first 2 weeks of performances only. Limited quantity available, while supplies last. Available in person or by phone. Handling fee applies.

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