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September 5, 2014 · 2:34 pm

The SERIALS! Season Finale Hits the Stage Sept. 8

From the pentultimate episode of FUNERAL. This picture was taken on-stage. Phil (Adrew Ian Adams) takes a selfie as Jason (Patrick Phillips) climbs out Luke's (Jared Earland) window to spy on the funeral downstairs. What will happen next? Our final Serials! episode is 9/8. If you're invested in the story and had to miss an episode, there are rumors that Jon Kovach will send you the script. Disclaimer: Unity Productions is starting this rumor because we know it's true. See you on Sept. 9th.

From the penultimate episode of FUNERAL. This picture was taken on-stage. Phil (Adrew Ian Adams) takes a selfie as Jason (Patrick Phillips) climbs out Luke’s (Jared Earland) window to spy on the funeral downstairs. What will happen next? Our final Serials! episode is 9/8.
If you’re invested in the story and had to miss an episode, there are rumors that Jon Kovach will send you the script. Disclaimer: Unity Productions is starting this rumor because we know it’s true. See you on Sept. 9th.

All will be revealed when six ongoing stories conclude on Monday night at Know Theatre

Know Theatre’s summer Serials! come to a thrilling conclusion Monday, September 8, at 8:00 PM.

Six brand-new plays have been developing all summer long at Know Theatre, with new installments every two weeks on Monday nights in The Underground. Audiences have been treated to surprises, laughs, and shocking cliffhangers from Flesh Descending by Chris Wesselman, Fetus and the God by Ben Dudley, The Listener by Mike Hall, Saturday the 14th by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin, The Funeral by Jon Kovach, and Mars Vs. The Atom by Trey Tatum.

This Monday night, it will all pay off with the Serials! Season Finale, featuring the final 15-minute installments of the summer’s most unexpected new short plays.

Know Theatre’s full bar will once again keep the drinks and popcorn flowing throughout the evening, and surprises will abound all night long.

Catch the exciting conclusions of each of these unique and unexpected stories Monday night, September 8 at 8:00 PM.  And if you’re just tuning in now, you’ll still have a great time: We always recap each story to make sure you’re up to speed on all the action.

Single tickets are just $15 and are available in advance at knowtheatre.com, or at the door.

This is your final chance to catch these original stories:

Season Finale! Mon, September 8, 2014, 8:00 PM

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August 25, 2014 · 11:58 am

SERIALS Episode 5 Hits the Stage Tonight

KTC_SerialsIt is time for the penultimate installment of Know Theatre’s ongoing series of episodic new plays!

Know Theatre’s summer Serials! event is back in The Underground on Monday, August 25, at 8:00 PM.

Surprises, laughs, and shocking cliffhangers are coming your way from Flesh Descending by Chris Wesselman, Fetus and the God by Ben Dudley, The Listener by Mike Hall, Saturday the 14th by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin, The Funeral by Jon Kovach, and Mars Vs. The Atom by Trey Tatum.

Like Must See TV onstage, every Serials! event showcases 15-minute episodes of ongoing stories, with entertainment and surprises from guest artists in between.  Know Theatre’s full bar keeps the drinks and popcorn flowing throughout the evening, and audiences love the event’s fun, laid-back atmosphere. Local critic Kirk Sheppard says that, with Serials!, “[Producing Artistic Director Andrew] Hungerford and his team are taking risks and they are paying off so far.” (The Sappy Critic Blog).

Catch the latest developments in each of these unique and unexpected stories Monday night, August 25 at 8:00 PM.  And if you missed the first four Episodes, you’ll still have a great time: We always recap each story to make sure you’re up to speed on all the action.

Single tickets are just $15 and are available in advance at knowtheatre.com, or at the door.

You have just two more chances to catch the rest of the story:

  • Episode 5! Mon, August 25, 2014, 8:00 PM
  • Season Finale! Mon, September 8, 2014, 8:00 PM

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Know Theatre of Cincinnati also receives support from The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, helping to change our communities for the better through collaboration and innovation.

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We value a playful artistic community where artists can collaborate and grow.

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August 13, 2014 · 12:34 pm

HARRY AND THE THIEF Review

Jon Kovach as Overseer Jones & Darnell Benjamin as Knox. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

Jon Kovach as Overseer Jones & Darnell Benjamin as Knox. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

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HARRY AND THE THIEF presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati through Aug. 30. Read the show description.

Having tackled television with their summer theater experiment SERIALS!, Know takes on the summer movie blockbuster with HARRY AND THE THIEF.

The talented ensemble, under the direction of Holly L. Derr, does a great job of bringing this quirky script to life. Kudos to Keisha Kemper, who stepped in last minute on the first weekend, for an ailing actress.

I think the concept of the show is smart. If Hollywood can turn the story of “Noah’s Ark” into an overproduced special effects summer blockbuster, surely the inspirational story of Harriet Tubman could benefit from the same treatment. Simply add time-travel, modern weapons and explosions. The script touches upon some important social topics without getting heavy-handed.

Sola Thompson as Vivian, Ken Early* as Maddox, Burgess Byrd as Shiloh, Darnell Benjamin as Knox & Keisha Kemper as Harry. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

Sola Thompson as Vivian, Ken Early* as Maddox, Burgess Byrd as Shiloh, Darnell Benjamin as Knox & Keisha Kemper as Harry. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

Video (designed by Doug Borntrager & Andrew Hungerford) is used to set the scene locations and provides some fun visual gags throughout. Excellent costume design by Noelle Wedig, especially for the character of Anita.

Overall a strong production of an uneven script. The writing has some great moments, but could use a bit more polish.

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My rating: 3.75 out of 5

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August 11, 2014 · 2:07 pm

KTC’s HARRY AND THE THIEF Earns 3.5 Stars from LCT

Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

“Harry and the Thief” playing now through August 30, 2014, at the Know Theatre has earned 3.5 stars from the League of Cincinnati Theatres. Panelists agreed that is “off-the-wall” and a “fun ride,” reminiscent of a Mel Brooks film.

One panelist expounds, “The movie-like feel of the film allows the actors to cross boundaries of the theatre and create a new world between theatre and film. With montage scenes, trailers and credits, it was fast-paced and entertaining for the full two hours.”

Jon Kovach had a standout performance as Overseer Jones. A panelist detailed,” While the character is ‘white trash’, sexist and racist, Kovach brings humanity to the character by fighting for the child he has created with slave girl Vivian (Sola Thompson). He also, without fail, kept the audience laughing through the whole show. The story of Overseer Jones is a difficult and silly role and Kovach shows both sides to this character that the whole audience can enjoy.”

A panelist explains the plot: “Jeremy (Rico Reid) has invented a time machine and sends Mimi (Torrie Wiggins) back to Harriet Tubman times to deliver guns for a grand effort to free all the slaves. But neither plot nor history really matter for this show, that is a mash-up of satire, farce, caricature, and sketch comedy.”

Tickets for “Harry and the Thief” can be purchased athttp://knowtheatre.com/tickets/ or by calling the Know Theatre at 513-300-KNOW(5669).

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August 11, 2014 · 12:26 pm

SERIALS! Midseason Break Review

KTC_SerialsTonight, Aug. 11th, Know Theatre of Cincinnati presents the fourth episodes of their summer theater experiment, SERIALS!

If you have missed the previous performances, there is a brief recap before each episode.

Having seen three episodes of the six plays, below are some thoughts at the halfway point.

  • FLESH DESCENDING – After a slow start, the second and third episodes have done much to move the show forward. The origin of the falling meat has been explained, and all the signs point to the coming of the Anti-Christ.
  • FETUS AND THE GOD – In the second and third episode, God and the fetus “hit the road” together, giving the show an energy boost and some good laughs. A smart idea to recast God in each episode.
  • THE LISTENER – Continues to hold steady. I would like to see the energy level vary a bit within the episodes as the cast seems to be holding the same tone throughout, making it a bit flat.
  • SATURDAY THE 14TH – Continues to be my personal favorite. The would-be jumpers have indeed crashed that party, only to run into the man partly responsible for [Nik Pajic] suicidal leanings. The couple ducked into a bathroom to avoid him, only to become trapped inside. This allows [Miranda McGee] to share her hysterical “poop in a bag” story.
  • THE FUNERAL – In episode two, they pull a “Bewitched,” as Jared Earland assumes the male role originally portrayed by writer/director Jon Kovach. The show continues to be smartly-written and emotionally true. I do feel that the lengthy recaps created by the re-staging of previous scenes is starting to affect the forward momentum of the story.
  • MARS VS. THE ATOM – Much like FLESH DESCENDING, the second and third episodes have done much to move the story forward. Paul Kerford Wilson gains confidence on stage with each episode. The relationship between his character, and the two ladies in his life, has come together nicely. In the second episode, it was nice to get Sam Rueff out of his wheelchair for a charming flashback with Miranda McGee. The end of the third episode introduces the possible cause of the damage to Wilson’s home and of Rueff’s catatonia. Could it be aliens!!??!! (Great puppet btw!)

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