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Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Clifton Players’ production of KRISIT with two LCT nominations for Lead Actress (Dale Hodges) and Lead Actor (Kevin Crowley) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

The legendary, reclusive Krisit is in her 70s, way too over the hill to be a movie starlet; Peter is in his 50s, way too over the hill to be a young movie director; Lulu is in her 30s, almost too over the hill to be on the list of most influential under the age of 35. How can they face the world? How can they make a deal? How can they all fit into the same bathtub?

Panelists praised Dale Hodge’s portrayal of Krisit as “exquisite…fearless, fresh, and layered”; “a stellar performance.” Kevin Crowley was “spontaneous, hilarious and spot on in the role of Peter.” The show as a whole was “a funny, well crafted and intelligent play” with “inventive staging” and “hilarious costumes.”

Krisit continues through June 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at http://cliftonperformancetheatre.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 2014 season and announced at the 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.

John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Showboat Majestic’s FOREVER PLAID as a recommended production.

This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950’s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the “Plaids” are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 1950’s.

Panelists praised the production as “a joy from start to finish with lots of laughs”; “the cast of four CCM students have professional-sounding voices, plus the spirit, charisma and sincerity of college students giving it their all.”

Forever Plaid continues through June 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/sbm.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 2014 season and announced at the 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.

Jon Kovach (left) as Jackson with the cast of The Carngie’s PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES. Photo by Matt Steffen.

Four local young talents have been awarded Rising Stars from the League of Cincinnati Theatres, as announced at the LCT Awards Gala May 20th.

Rising Stars must be under 25 years of age and are nominated for a body of work. Dr. Sandy Osher is the Honorary Chair of the panel which annual reviews applications and nominations from the local universities and theatres.

ELLIE JAMISON is an actor from CCM Drama Department, who has been seen recently at CCM as Titania in MIDSUMMER, among other performances. She has appeared in the film THE WORLD’S GREATEST DAD and has completed training at the famed Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC. She’s also a certified stage combatant in unarmed plus sword and dagger.

DREW BLAKEMAN has been a strong component at NKU musical theatre, appearing in MY FAVORITE YEAR and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He has also been involved with the Cincinnati Children’s Theatre.

JON KOVACH recently finished his Theatre degree at Miami University. He has worked with many local companies including The Carnegie (PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES and THE SECRET GARDEN), Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Madcap Puppets, The Covedale, Ensemble Theatre, The Clifton Players and Know Theatre and the as well as The Human Race Theatre Company and Pioneer Playhouse. Jon has also been nominated for three League of Cincinnati Theatres Awards, and is the founding Artistic Director of Unity Productions.

SYDNEY KUHLMAN graduated from Ohio Northern University with a dual BFA in International Theatre Production and Musical Theater, and is a Management Intern at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Mike Haney, Playhouse in the Park, says “She is a terrific and accomplished young lady” At Ohio Northern she was a soloist, dance captain and voted best stage manager twice. She spent the summer of 2009 abroad in New Zealand at the National Academy for Singing and Dramatic Art. She’s also Stage Managed “For: Four Choreographers for the Advancement of Dance Art” at Stage 773 in Chicago. She was recently a Stage Management Intern at Cincinnati Opera in the summer or 2012.

Each winner receives $1000 to start them on their career. This program has been funded by Pepsico, coordinated by Rick Gill. The LCT and Pepsico/Fritolay sponsored a ticket giveaway in local Walmart Stores last year. Also supporting the Rising Stars is local resident Larry Weber.

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 on the League of Cincinnati Theatres, can be viewed on LCT’s website, http://leagueofcincytheatres.info.

Kate Wilford as Gabrielle York & George Alexander as Joe Ryan in KTC’s WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) held its annual awards ceremony and gala on Monday, May 20th at the Know Theatre, where they announced the winners of this year’s awards for Excellence in Theatre.

The Know Theatre’s production of WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING dominated the play categories, winning a total of 7 awards including Outstanding Play, Director (Brian Isaac Phillips), Ensemble Performance, and Featured actor and actress (Kate Wilford and George Alexander), as well as Sound Design (Doug Borntrager) and Scenic and Lighting Design (both by Andrew Hungerford).

Michael Evan Haney was presented the Rick Steiner Award for Excellence for his Directing work in Cincinnati as he celebrates his 40th year in professional theatre.

In a new award for outstanding Audience Service, Sue Bolger won for her exceptional work as Box Office Manager at NKU.

Other winners voted by the panelists include:

• Outstanding Play
  WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Outstanding Musical
  PARADE, CCM Musical Theatre/The Carnegie
• Audience Favorite Play
  RED LIGHT WINTER, Untethered Theatre (voting on social media)
• Audience Favorite Musical
  LEGALLY BLONDE, NKU (voting on social media)
• Choreography
  Roderick Justice, LEGALLY BLONDE, NKU Theatre
• Costume Design
  Kathie Brookfield and Roderick Justice, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR, Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
• Director of a Musical
  Roger Grodsky, THE REVUE REVIEW, CCM Musical Theatre with Connor Deane, Julian Decker, Greg Kamp
• Director of a Play
  Brian Isaac Phillips, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Ensemble in a Musical
  PARADE, CCM Musical Theatre/The Carnegie
• Ensemble in a Play
  WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Featured Actor in A Musical
  Noah Ricketts, PARADE, CCM Musical Theatre/The Carnegie
• Featured Actor in a Play
  George Alexander, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Featured Actress in a Musical
  Sara Mackie, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
• Featured Actress in a Play
  Kate Wilford, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Lead Actor in a Musical
  Peter Oyloe, HANK WILLIAMS, LOST HIGHWAY, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
• Lead Actor in a Play
  Raymond McAnally, MRS. MANNERLY, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
• Lead Actress in a Musical
  Aubrey Ireland, CHESS, CCM Musical Theatre
• Lead Actress in a Play
  Mindy Heithaus, RED LIGHT WINTER, Untethered Theatre
• Lighting Design
  Andrew Hungerford, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Music Direction
  Steve Goers, PARADE, CCM Musical Theatre/The Carnegie
• Set Design
  Andrew Hungerford, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Sound Design
  Doug Borntrager, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, Know Theatre
• Specialized Contribution, Fight Choreography
  Drew Fracher, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
• Specialized Contribution, Props
  Shannon Rae Lutz, FREUD’S LAST SESSION, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
• Stage Management
  Jenifer Morrow, DOUBLE INDEMNITY, Playhouse in the Park 

The full list of finalists, and more information about LCT, can be viewed on LCT’s website, http://leagueofcincytheatres.info. 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.