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February 1, 2014 · 12:03 pm

NKU’s EMERGENCY Receives LCT 5 Star Recommendation

NKU_logoPanelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized EMERGENCY, presented by the NKU department of Theatre and Dance and the African American Programs and Services with a 5 Star Recommendation.

In EMERGENCY, a slave ship emerges out of the Hudson River in front of the Statue of Liberty sending NY into a whirlwind of emotion and exploration in this explosive solo tour de force featuring slam poetry, multi-character transformation, and song. Deondra Kamau Means portrays a cast of 27 characters originated by Daniel Beaty. Through the characters’ individual responses to this surreal happening and their varied testimonies on identity and personal freedom, EMERGENCY weaves a stirring commentary on what it is to be human and on the longing to be free.

Panelists found this production to be “a moving, gripping performance painting the many aspects of race issues is America” and praised director Daryl Harris’s inspired vision for the piece. Of Deondra Means, panelists wrote: “A very experienced storyteller, Mr. Means was able to envelope the audience in the truth, joy, and anger of these various African American characters who spoke volumes of truth.”

Emergency continues through February 2 Tickets can be obtained online at www.theatre.nku.edu or through the NKU box office.

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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January 27, 2014 · 9:30 am

KTC’s PLUTO Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Annie Fitzpatrick & Wes Carman. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

Annie Fitzpatrick & Wes Carman. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

LCT Panelists label “Pluto” a 4-Star production! LCT panelists state “the magical realism in the play is brutal, astonishing, and moving.” This panelist singled out the direction by Jason Bruffy stating “the play is outstanding as a vision of the unbearable happening and how time refuses to move forward.”

Panelists also single out lead actor Wesley Carman, an NKU Junior, for his moving portrayal of the troubled son, Bailey.

Panelists applauded the skills of costume designer Noelle Wedig (her costumes are “bizarrely provocative”) and set designer Andrew Hungerford: “all the special effects, the lighting, the sound, the set, the supernatural elements – come together to enhance a dark but interesting script in the best way possible.”

Produced by Know Theatre of Cincinnati and presented through February 22, this abstract play, written by Steve Yockey, is the story of a single mother who tries to reconnect with her withdrawn son after a violent tragedy at a local community college, while mysterious forces threaten to invade their kitchen.

For more information or tickets for “Pluto” go towww.knowtheatre.com or call 513-300-KNOW.

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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January 27, 2014 · 9:25 am

PIP’s CLYBOURNE PARK Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Deonna Bouye, Michael Place & Deirdre Madigan. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Deonna Bouye, Michael Place & Deirdre Madigan. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Presented by Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park, panelists state this is “an important play in the American drama canon and the Playhouse production brought the rich script to life. In dialogue with (American classic drama) “A Raisin in the Sun,” the play takes us from the Younger family straight to the owners of the house they bought in Clybourne Park. It imagines what conversations that neighbor Karl would say to the white family in convincing them not to sell to a family color. The second act takes us 50 years later when the neighborhood has been integrated, and is now on the cusp of yuppie white gentrification. The script charts many important conversations about race, integration, and racism, but it does so while couching it with humor.”

Another panelist agrees: “The entire ensemble works together to create an uncomfortable, moving, thoughtful piece of theatre that will stay with me for a long time. This is a great play.”

Of special note is actress Deonna Bouye who plays both Francine in the first act and Lena in the second act. She has “quiet energy, great listening, great reactions and great timing.”

Panelists are impressed with the set by Tony Cisek, who created a believably comfortable home, which becomes ravaged by time and neglect.

“Clybourne Park,” which was written by Bruce Norris, won the Tony Award for Best Play of 2012. It runs through February 16 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre. For more information or tickets for “Clybourne Park” go to www.cincyplay.com or call 513-421-3888.

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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January 22, 2014 · 9:31 pm

TC & KSO’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Bottom to top: Xela Keith-Chirch, Olivia Bayer, Anna Dudley (r) & Abigail Paschke (l), Rachel Zimmerman (r) & Seth Mundy (l), Elijah Prather & Kathryn Miller. Photo by Matt Steffen.

Bottom to top: Xela Keith-Chirch, Olivia Bayer, Anna Dudley (r) & Abigail Paschke (l), Rachel Zimmerman (r) & Seth Mundy (l), Elijah Prather & Kathryn Miller. Photo by Matt Steffen.

LCT Panelists praised “The Sound of Music” as “a nostalgic production that was well-executed and beautiful…a fantastic, heart-warming production, with a seriously talented cast.” Another stated “these singers were truly phenomenal.” Jared Joplin, as Captain Von Trapp, was particularly singled out for his outstanding performance—“his journey in the midst of an attack on his culture was marked by careful line delivery and a bold, romantic transformation…he was charming, moving, and brought a lot of sensitivity to the character.”

“Sound of Music” continues through January 26th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thecarnegie.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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January 13, 2014 · 10:04 am

CSC’s HAMLET Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Bruce Cromer, Sherman Fracher & Brent Vimtrup.

Bruce Cromer, Sherman Fracher & Brent Vimtrup.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s production of HAMLET with a 4 Star Rating.

Panelists recommended HAMLET, one of Shakespeare’s more enduring tragedies, as “timely and prescient”, featuring many strong performances. “I always appreciate how CSC makes the language of Shakespeare accessible and understandable,” one panelist commented.

HAMLET continues through February 8th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyshakes.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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