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July 31, 2012 · 8:14 pm

ETC Seeks Volunteers

Do a little work. Support the theatre.
See the show for FREE!

The ETC Entourage, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s volunteer organization, is now accepting applications for volunteers, including ushers, for our 2012-2013 season. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the 2012-2013 season, please complete the 2012-2013 Volunteer Application and either email to volunteer@ensemblecincinnati.org, fax to (513) 562-4104 or bring it to an upcoming volunteer orientation.

There are over 200 Entourage members and we are always looking for new volunteers to donate their time and talents. As a volunteer, you will enjoy the privileges of being a part of our exciting theatrical family and making new friends.

The next volunteer orientation date is Saturday, August 18 at 11:00 am
To attend, please RSVP to volunteer@ensemblecincinnati.org by Thursday, August 16

Although we accept new volunteers throughout the season, ushering is very popular and space is limited, so we encourage you to express your interest as soon as possible so that we can best accommodate your schedule.

Usher Duties:

  • Arrive an hour before the show begins and report to House Manager
  • Tear/scan patrons’ tickets
  • Greet patrons and direct them to their seats
  • Pass out show playbills
  • Stay a few minutes after the show to collect playbills for recycling
  • Other duties as assigned by House Manager
  • One brief orientation session is required for all new ushers

There are many other ways to become more involved with our staff, crew, and actors and we welcome the opportunity for you to join us behind the scenes. Members of the Entourage may also assist with publicity and outreach programs, perform administrative tasks, provide meals during technical rehearsals, help transport visiting actors, in addition to the opportunity to usher at shows.

For additional information, or if you have any questions, please visit the Volunteer section of our website, or call our Volunteer Coordinator at (513) 421-3555 x14.

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July 30, 2012 · 12:54 pm

Single ETC Tickets Go on Sale Aug. 13

All Single Tickets Go On Sale Monday, August 13 at 10 am
(Subscriber-Only Days are August 6-10)

For tickets: (513) 421-3555 or purchase online here.

All single tickets and dates for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s exciting 2012-2013 season go on sale Monday, August 13 at 10:00 am, including the highly-anticipated season opener Good People, a 2011 Tony Award nominee for Best Play by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole). Guaranteed to be the hottest ticket in town, purchase early to ensure you don’t miss this, the return of Alice in Wonderland, along with the exciting sequel to The Marvelous Wonderettes as well as all of our other great titles this coming season.

Decide which dates you want to purchase now by viewing a complete 2012-2013 performance calendar here.

STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES
Educational programs are a vital part of our mission and we are thrilled to offer student matinee performances throughout the season, along with accompanying study guides and resources to assist teachers and students in delving deeper into a play’s themes and related curriculum. Click here for a list of 2012-2013 student matinee performances. Matinees sell quickly and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact our Education Department at (513) 421-3555 or via email at education@ensemblecincinnati.org for more information.

SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW
Don’t get closed out of a show next season: Subscribe today to lock in your place for our 2012-2013 season. Save significantly over single ticket prices, plus enjoy exclusive benefits including unlimited exchanges free of charge and more! Call (513) 421-3555 to subscribe now.

NEW! Student Subscriptions & Teen Scene Subscriptions

Student Subscription: $120
For full-time students, this new subscription includes a set seat and day of the week for each show in the season at a discounted price. Available for any performance day and time.

Teen Scene Subscription: $90
Exclusively for students ages 13-19, this new subscription includes a set seat for each production in the season at a deeply discounted price, plus a meal following the performance and a post-show discussion with cast and/or artistic staff for students seeking to deepen their appreciation and understanding of live performance. Space is limited and on first-come, first-serve basis. Available for second Saturday matinee performances only.

For more information or to purchase, please call our box office at (513) 421-3555.

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June 18, 2012 · 10:35 am

STRUM on June 25

Currently featured as “Henry” in Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s production of NEXT TO NORMAL, Nick Cearley will offer STRUM featuring Jacob Yates on cello in the Upstairs Cabaret at Below Zero Lounge on Monday June 25th.

A Cincinnati native, Cearley will be strumming his ukulele and guitar with other NEXT TO NORMAL cast members Jessica Hendy, Mia Gentile, and Mike Schwitter as guests in addition to Tisha Patton. The evening will run the genre gamut with acoustic originals and covers ranging from Robyn to Paul Simon to Sugar Ray to the Great White Way.

Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Cover is $10. For reservations, email nickbelowzeroreservations@gmail.com.

As a musician, Cearley performs regular gigs in NY with his own material, the band RIPLEY, as well as being one half of The Skivvies.

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May 18, 2012 · 3:45 pm

NEXT TO NORMAL runs June 15-July 1

NEXT TO NORMAL
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
June 15-July 1
Over-the-Rhine 

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat | Broadway World Cincinnati |

The Goodmans seem like a perfect family. The only problem is that sometimes mom seems, well…a little too happy. Fresh from a remarkable Broadway run comes one of the most lauded musicals of the new century! With provocative lyrics and an electrifying score that includes more than 30 original songs, this thrilling, emotional powerhouse of a musical is a story about the stop/start life of a bipolar mother as she rides the sharp edge between coping and insanity.
Content Advisory: This production contains strong language and adult themes and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers
Choreographed by Patti James

Cast: Jessica Hendy as Diana, Bruce Cromer as Dan, Mia Gentile as Natalie, Michael Schwitter as Gabe, Nick Cearley as Henry & Charlie Clark as Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine

  • Fri, June 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 16 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, June 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 23 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, June 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 30 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, July 1 at 2pm

Official page with online ticketing | FaceBook event | Sept. production page | Goldstar discount |

Local media coverage: WVXU interview | Enquirer article |

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May 8, 2012 · 12:37 pm

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Review

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James Oblak as Skip, Will Selnick as Wally, Nick Laughlin as Denny & Lee Slobotkin as Eugene. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through May 20. You can read the show description here.

For DREAM, director D. Lynn Meyers has filled the cast with outstanding young talent. The four crooners that make up Denny and the Dreamers include Nick Laughlin as Denny, James Oblak as Skip, Will Selnick as Wally, and Lee Slobotkin as Eugene. Rounding out the cast is Cassie Levine as Lois.

Lee Slobotkin as Eugene & Nick Laughlin as Denny. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Vocally the men are very strong, and nail the sound of the period with solid harmonies and solos. Levine, the object of the boys’ attention, has a strong voice as well, but I did feel she pushed a little too hard on a few of her solos, bringing a brassy quality to her voice that didn’t mesh with the background vocals. Performance wise, Lee Slobotkin stands out as nebbish Eugene, bringing great energy and personality to the role.

Will Selnick as Wally & Cassie Levine as Lois. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Visually the wood-paneled and tile-floored finished-basement worked well as the backdrop for most of the action (set design by Brian c. Mehring, properties by Shannon Rae Lutz). My guess would be that some of the clutter under the basement steps included selected props from recent ETC productions. The costumes (designed by Reba Senske) and Patti James’ choreography completed the look of the era.

Nick Laughlin as Denny, Lee Slobotkin as Eugene, Cassie Levine as Lois & Will Selnick as Wally. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

DREAM seems to have a bit more of a book than the WONDERETTES outings and falls a little flat due to its predictability. The cast sounded so good though (thanks to music director Scot Woolley), that I would not have minded another song or three in the short second act.

Overall, for fans of doo-wop or fans of ETC’s recent productions of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES/WINTER WONDERETTES, odds are good you’ll enjoy the (mostly) boys’ turn in LIFE COULD BE A DREAM.

Click here for a complete list of show times, local media coverage and other reviews for LIFE COULD BE A DREAM.

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