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December 8, 2013 · 6:22 pm

ETC’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

 

Michael G. Bath as Passepartout & Ken Early as Phileas Fogg. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Michael G. Bath as Passepartout & Ken Early as Phileas Fogg. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Panelists described AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS as “an evening of captivating, charming entertainment”. Panelists praised the show’s polished performances and a spare yet inventive set, and singled out Michael Bath, as Phileas Fogg’s loyal companion and butler, Passepartout, for a “charismatic, high energy, comic performance.”

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS continues through January 4th. Tickets can be purchased at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

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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December 2, 2013 · 9:56 am

Covedale’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL Recognized by LCT

Harold Murphy as Ebenezer Scrooge & Dave Woellert as Jacob Marley.

Harold Murphy as Ebenezer Scrooge & Dave Woellert as Jacob Marley.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized scenic designer Brett Bowling for his work in Covedale Theatre’s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a fresh musical take on an old holiday classic.

Panelists praised Brett Bowling’s set as “phenomenal! The detail oriented and versatile set was perfect for this show…It gave me the feeling of looking into one of my grandmother’s Christmas snow globes.”

A CHRISTMAS CAROL continues through December 22nd. Tickets can be obtained online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.

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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November 25, 2013 · 8:53 am

MU’s GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Ryan Knapper as Doug & Meka Clifford as Kayleen.

Ryan Knapper as Doug & Meka Clifford as Kayleen.

Panelists recommended the production as “One of the best college productions I have seen…a haunting mixture of humor and tragic elements written with a fresh voice.” Ryan Knapper, as Doug, was commended as “outstanding, detailed, powerful, amusing, and believable,” while Mika Clifford, as Kayleen, was also praised for her excellent performance in a demanding role: “She was able to get the audience to join her on her journey throughout the play.”

The play follows the characters of Kayleen and Doug, who meet as eight-year-olds in a school nurse’s office, beginning a lifelong intimacy revealed through the physical and emotional injuries they sustain over 30 years. The SecondStage production was directed by Robert Stimmel, senior theatre major.

The play was written by Miami alum Rajiv Joseph, a 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist for his play “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.” He is the book writer and co-lyricist for the new musical “Fly,” an adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. He is the co-screenwriter of the upcoming football film “Draft Day,” and he was a writer on the Showtime series “Nurse Jackie.”

For more information on Miami’s program and season go to http://miamioh.edu/sca/academics/departments/theatre/

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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November 25, 2013 · 8:46 am

NKU’s AS YOU LIKE IT Recognized by LCT

Top to bottom: Sophomore Hunter Henrickson as Touchstone, Senior Miranda Kaye Hamilton as Rosalind, and Junior Victoria Hawley as Celia

Top to bottom: Sophomore Hunter Henrickson as Touchstone, Senior Miranda Kaye Hamilton as Rosalind, and Junior Victoria Hawley as Celia

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized costume designer Ronnie Chamberlain’s work in Northern Kentucky University’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.

Panelists praised Chamberlain’s Elizabethan era costumes as “beautiful to look at, and the actors wore them comfortably, moving with ease. Against the simple set and limited props, the costumes shone and crafted a wonderful sense of time and place.”

AS YOU LIKE IT continues through December 8th (off Thanksgiving weekend). http://artscience.nku.edu
/departments/theatre.html

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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November 25, 2013 · 8:41 am

CSC’s TWELFTH NIGHT Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Maggie Lou Rader as Viola, Justin King as Fabian, Justin McCombs as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Jim Hopkins as Sir Toby. Photo by Rich Sofranko.

Maggie Lou Rader as Viola, Justin King as Fabian, Justin McCombs as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Jim Hopkins as Sir Toby. Photo by Rich Sofranko.

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

Panelists recommended TWELFTH NIGHT, one Shakespeare’s most amusing comedies, as “a very fun production…well-performed and entertaining…hilarious.” The CSC ensemble was praised as a whole for their performances: “a true ensemble work and I thought the entire cast meshed and fit together well.” Heidi Jo Schiemer, costume designer, was also singled out: “The costumes really drew me in from the onset of the first scene. The colors were very vibrant and alive and complemented the direction of the piece very well.”

TWELFTH NIGHT continues through December 15th. Tickets can be purchased at 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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