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June 26, 2025 · 5:41 pm

2024-2025 Orchid Awards for INNOVAtheatre

SISTER ACT

Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Anna Rae Brown
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Mary Kate Caserta
Excellence in Musical Direction – Sarah Lingg
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Amirah Musa
Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Sarah Lingg and Orchestra

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Excellence in Musical Direction – Hayden Floro
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Nick Ludwig
Excellence in Costume Design – Poleena Greely
Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Excellence in Lighting Design – Jacob Brown
Excellence in Vocal Direction – George Drewyor

SEUSSICAL

Excellence in Costume Design – Michaela Back & Michelle Back
Excellence in Direction – Michaela Back
Excellence in Lobby Display – Michelle Back
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Charlie MacPherson
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Emma Bowers
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Linnzie Hays
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Sephyrah Martin
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Tony Sollenberger
Excellence in Stage Management – Denise Schnieders
Excellence in Choreography – Matthew Fergus
Excellence in Musical Direction – George Drewyor
Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Seussical Orchestra
Excellence in Producing – Michelle Back
Excellence in Properties – Kyle Hurst, Michelle Neumann, Sidney Mahan, and Cast
Excellence in Vocal Direction – George Drewyor

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March 10, 2025 · 4:02 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs March 27-30

SEUSSICAL the Musical
INNOVAtheatre
March 27-30
Miami University David Finkelman Auditorium [Middletown]

Official cast list (scroll down) |

A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventually, the two fall in love. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

Thu-Sat, March 27-29 at 7pm
Sun, March 30 at 2pm

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January 6, 2025 · 5:55 pm

Auditions Announced for SEUSSICAL the Musical at INNOVAtheatre

Calling all Cats, all Whos, and Sour Kangaroos, All singers, all dancers, and all actors too.

INNOVAtheatre’s next show is a whimsical delight, with SEUSSICAL auditions soon taking flight.

On January 12th, from 1:00 to 3:00, come to Middletown Library—we’re waiting for you.

Then January 13th, from 7:00 to 9:00 at night, West Carrollton Civic Center is your auditioning site!

Prepare your best song, show us your flair, bring a smile and some energy, and Seussian care. As Horton might say, “A person’s a person, no matter how small,” so whether you’re short, or lanky, or tall— we’d love to see you join our theatrical crew. Let’s make magic together—yes, Who-ville needs you. For this journey begins, like a tale of old, with a cat in a hat and a heart made of gold.
“After bobbing around for two weeks like a cork, they landed at last in the town of New York.” And now, their adventure continues anew, on INNOVAtheatre’s stage—with actors like you!

So come one, come all, to auditions this week. Adventure awaits—oh, the fun we shall seek. Full details are here; don’t let this chance go, it’s a Seussian journey—let’s start the show.

Production date: March 27-30

Visit our website to sign up for your audition spot: INNOVAtheatre.com/auditions or message us for more info.

Michaela Cramer – Director
George Drewyor – Music Director
Matthew T. Fergus – Choreographer
Denise A. Schnieders – Production Stage Manager
Richard Lee Waldeck – Technical Director
Michelle Back – Producer

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September 26, 2024 · 5:26 pm

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Runs Oct. 24-27

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
INNOVAtheatre
Oct. 24-27
Fairfield Community Arts Center

Directed by Richard Waldeck
Vocal direction by George Drewyor
Music & orchestral direction by Hayden Floro
Produced by Denise Schnieders

Cast: Junior Turner as Frank-N-Furter, Amber Todd as Columbia, Davis Byrd as Riff Raff, Morgan Moad as Magenta, Nick Ludwig as Brad Majors, Michaela Cramer as Janet Weiss, Jason S. Lakes as Dr. Scott, Gwyn Lee as Eddie, Matthew Fergus a Rocky, Denise A. Schnieders as Narrator & Anna Rae Brown as Usherette
Transylvanians: Emma Bowers, Mary Kate Caserta & Angela Dixon

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is rated R and contains mature content unsuitable for young children and the faint of heart, including sexual themes, simulated sex and language.