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October 23, 2012 · 9:30 am

Cincinnati Children’s Theatre SEUSSICAL, JR Earns Two LCT Nominations

John Woll as Horton the Elephant. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of SEUSSICAL, JR. with an two LCT nominations for Costumes (Kathie Brookfield & Roderick Justice) and scenic design (David Centers) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza features favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including: Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life these classic, colorful tales, brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks!”

Panelists loved the “fun and whimsical” costume design as well as the “colorful and quirky” set design which “flowed seamlessly” through the many environments called for by the musical. Overall, SEUSSICAL, JR. was a “fast-paced musical romp: “The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati starts their 2012/2013 magical season with enough energy and polish to make even Horton the Elephant blush.”

Seussical, Jr. continues through October 27th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com/onstage.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 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.

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October 23, 2012 · 9:17 am

Cincinnati Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS Earns Two LCT Nominations

Nick Rose as Titus Andronicus. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s TITUS ANDRONICUS with LCT nominations for lead actor (Nick Rose) and featured actor (Darnell Benjamin) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

One of the bloodiest plays in the canon, TITUS ANDRONICUS is full to the brim with revenge, murder, betrayal and crimes most atrocious. TITUS ANDRONICUS evokes startling, gruesome and tragic imagery as the mighty Roman general Titus faces off with his mortal enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Titus and Tamora, in a spiral of bloody revenge, trade murder for hideous murder, each more brutal than the last.

Panelists praised Nick Rose’s portrayal of Titus as “deliciously mad and steely,” portraying a “huge sea of emotions.” Darnell Benjamin played the unrepentant moor Aaron “powerfully and remarkably multi-dimensionally.” Overall the panelists thought the show was a “delicious Halloween treat…with just the right balance of wit, cheap thrills, and spectacle,” “blood and gore tempered with moments of honesty.” “Two stumps up!”

Miranda McGee as Tamora & Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Aaron the Moor. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

TITUS ANDRONICUS continues through November 11th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyshakes.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 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.

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October 15, 2012 · 4:53 pm

Clifton Players’ A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Earns Two LCT Nominations

Kevin Crowley as Will & MaryKate Moran as Anna.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Clifton Players’ production of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE with LCT nominations for Ensemble Acting in a Play and Sound Design (David Levy) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

Samuel D. Hunter’s A BRIGHT NEW BOISE is an earnest comedy about the meager profits of modern faith. In the bleak, corporate break room of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. As their manager, foul-mouthed Pauline, tries ceaselessly to find order (and profit) in the chaos of small business, these and other lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith.

Panelists thought the ensemble was “superb…a seamless, well balanced team”, “fresh ‘new faces’ who were engaging and played solidly”. David Levy’s “soundscape was textured, astoundingly detailed, realistic, and effective”. Overall, panelists recommended it as “a powerful, thought-provoking evening of theatre.”

A Bright New Boise continues through October 28th. Tickets can be purchased at http://cliftonperformancetheatre.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 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.

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October 15, 2012 · 4:47 pm

ETC’s MRS. MANNERLY Earns LCT Nomination

Raymond McAnally as Jeffrey. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s MRS. MANNERLY with an LCT nomination for lead actor (Raymond McAnally) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

This irreverent, yet poignant comedy is inspired by the hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, wherein playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Set in 1967, Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. But, when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat.

Raymond McAnally’s performance, as Jeffrey as well as multiple other characters, was described by the panellists as “exceptional…his attention to physical detail, the way he delineated the various characters and voices he portrayed, his ease and command of each moment, and his obvious affection for the character was a joy to behold.”

Panelists praised the production as “a charming play that was laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish” and “one of the most delightful shows I have seen at ETC.”

Mrs. Mannerly continues through October 28th. Tickets can be purchased at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 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.

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October 15, 2012 · 4:42 pm

CSC’s ROMEO AND JULIET Earns Three LCT Nominations

Sara Clark Rose as Juliet & Ian Bond as Romeo. Photo by Rich Sofranko Photography.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s ROMEO AND JULIET with LCT nominations for lead actress (Sara Clark), direction (Brian Isaac Phillips), and set design (Andrew Hungerford), as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

One of the most beloved romantic tragedies in Shakespeare’s canon, ROMEO AND JULIET is the tale of the Bard’s star-crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, a young couple will risk everything to be together.

Panelists praised Sara Clark’s portrayal of Juliet as full of “passion and conviction,” initially playing the giddy teenager perfectly and later engulfing the audience in her emotional unrest, “capturing the honesty of the part”. Of Brian Isaac Phillips’ directing, they noted, “the world of this production was well thought out and skillful…with a nice balance of concept and storytelling,” taking many risks that worked out well. Andrew Hungerford’s more contemporary scenic design was “enchanting” with a creative use of the balcony. Overall, panelists found the production “very accessible to both new audiences and Shakespeare lovers”; “one of my favorites of Shakespeare…and justice was done in this great work.”

ROMEO AND JULIET continues through November 11th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyshakes.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 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.

 

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