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May 5, 2014 · 12:17 pm

CSC’s THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Matt Lytle as Palamon, Sara Clark as Emilia & Zach Schute as Arcite.

Matt Lytle as Palamon, Sara Clark as Emilia & Zach Schute as Arcite.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s production of the THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN with a 4 Star Rating. LCT commends CSC as it is one of only five Shakespeare companies in the country to produce all 38 of Shakespeare’s plays.

THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN is a tale of two cousins imprisoned during war who both fall for the same woman. It is attributed to co-authors Shakespeare and John Fletcher, and is based on “The Knight’s Tale” of Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.”

Panelists praised the play as “exciting and refreshing”; a “bold” production that “any Shakespeare aficionado would not want to miss.” Andrew Hungerford’s lighting design was commended “as very effective in creating mood with the use of multiple colors to backlight the action.” Singled out among the actors was Miranda McGee, as “the gaoler’s daughter”; she was “radiant” in her performance and “owned the text with mastery and created a memorable character.”

“Two Noble Kinsmen” continues through May 25th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyshakes.com/

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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May 5, 2014 · 10:11 am

Diogenes Theatre’s BIBI Recognized by LCT

DTC_BibiPanelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Diogenes Theatre’s premier production of BIBI for its excellence in sound and set design. BIBI, a new play by local playwright Kalman Kivkovich, is a one man play loosely based on the life of Israel’s charismatic prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Panelists praised scenic designer Mark Halpin for designing “a functional set with elegantly simple solutions for multiple locations and a nice surprise with a shift to the UN.” They were also impressed by David Levy’s sound design, “ taking us to the courtyard, the auditoriums, the phones, and the wonderful harp.”

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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April 27, 2014 · 7:19 am

PIP’s VENUS IN FUR Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

PJ Sosko as Thomas & Greta Wohlrabe as Vanda. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

PJ Sosko as Thomas & Greta Wohlrabe as Vanda. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s VENUS IN FUR with a 4 Star Rating.

In VENUS IN FUR, at the end of a long day of auditions, a playwright is convinced he’ll never find the right actress to play the heroine in his adaptation of a scandalous 19th century erotic novel. Enter Vanda, determined to prove she possesses the perfect blend of beauty, intelligence and sex appeal for the role. As the two act out the play, reality and fiction begin to blur in an electrifying cat-and-mouse game of love, seduction and power.

Panelists said of VENUS IN FUR: “an example of thoughtful, intriguing, and well-produced new plays that renew my faith in theatre… an important show, a must see to conclude the season.” The performance of Greta Wohlrabe, as Vanda, was particularly noted as “breathtaking… she switched back and forth between the roles with seemingly effortless skill and had the audience in the palm of her hand.” Misha Kachman’s scenic design was also praised: “The beautifully designed industrial space set the stage for raw emotions to be laid bare.”

VENUS IN FUR continues through May 17th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyplay.com.

League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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April 21, 2014 · 3:06 pm

NET’s OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Elizabeth Molloy & Mike Dennis. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Elizabeth Molloy & Mike Dennis. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati New Edgecliff’s Other People’s Money with a 4 Star Rating.

In OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY, Wall Street takeover artist Lawrence Garfinkle’s computer is going tilt over the undervalued stock of New England Wire & Cable. If the stockholders back his take over, they will make a bundle but what will happen to the 1200 employees and the community when he liquidates the assets? This compelling drama explores whether corporate raiders are creatures from the Black Lagoon of capitalism or realists.

Panelists praised OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY as one of the most uniformly finished and well thought out productions from NET in a long while.” “Although presented as a period piece (the play was written in 1989), the themes and subjects of Other People’s Money are just as relevant today as they were then.” Director Greg Procaccino was praised for “communicating his vision” and doing “a great job of staging this show and drawing out the strengths of this piece.” Also commended was lead actor Mike Dennis as Lawrence Garfinkle and Mike King as William Coles. “Mike Dennis was fantastic!” one panelist commented, “his delivery, faces, physicality and energy were on point!” Mike King was “fantastic” and his “energy helped carry the show.”

OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY continues through April 26th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.newedgecliff.com.

League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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April 21, 2014 · 2:49 pm

NKU’s SPAMALOT Earns 4.5 Star LCT Rating

NKU_SpamalotPanelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Northern Kentucky Unversity Theatre Department’s SPAMALOT, with a 4.5 star recommendation. SPAMALOT is the side-splitting musical version of the classic comedy movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Panelist called Spamalot “an exuberant, rambunctious, outrageous show” full of “fun, irreverent, envelope-pushing silliness”. Director Ken Jones was praised for “keeping it fast-moving and faithful to the Monty Python spirit while putting an original spin on the material… keeping all of this reined in so as not to become chaotic, but rather hugely energetic, was not an easy task.” Jamie Strawn was commended for his strong musical direction, as was choreographer Roderick Justice for “top-notch” choreography that really “delivered”. Ronnie Chamberlain’s costume design was also recognized, “running the gamut from peasant clothes to knightly armor to wedding garb…they must have spent the costume budget for the next 2 years.” Panelists also appreciated Terry Powell’s “fun” lighting design, doing a great job “animating the spaces.”

The entire ensemble was applauded “for their enthusiastic acting and singing while embracing the zaniness of the show”; “the entire cast were having an great time performing and it rubbed off on the audience. Really, everyone in the cast had fabulous moments.” Hunter Henrickson was singled out for hilarious roles as “Not Dead Fred” and “Prince Herbert” as well as Bradley Gorren’s impressive portrayal of King Arthur’s assistant, Patsy.

Spamalot continues through April 27th. Tickets can be obtained online at www.theatre.NKU.edu.

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

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