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Directors Sought for 2023-24 Season at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoWe at the Loveland Stage Company are excited to see all the hopeful submissions for this upcoming 23/24 season.

See guidelines below:

Play Submittal Guidelines
The Loveland Stage Company welcomes the submission of plays for performance consideration.  Please follow the procedure outlined below (Rev. Sept 2022).

Loveland Stage Company Guidelines for Selecting Directors:
These guidelines are intended as suggestions for directors who wish to direct at the Loveland Stage Company. A standard season consists of a Children’s Workshop show in the summer and 3 all ages shows over the remainder of the year.  We may consider other factors that the board deems necessary in determining the choice of either directors or shows for the coming season.

  1. Potential directors should have directed / assistant directed shows in the past.
    1. If you have never directed you must be open to utilizing an experienced LSC director to assist.
  2. Potential directors must be open to using experienced LSC Producers, Lighting and Sound in a minimal of an assistant role.

Loveland Stage Company Play Submittals

Step One:
Show Summary: 
The director will submit in writing, a short (50 words or less), summary of the action of the play or musical.

Theatrical Experience: The director will include a description of their background in theater, explaining their unique qualifications for directing their show.

Proposal: The director will submit a proposal for review.  Possible revisions to the proposal may occur after the board has reviewed.

An example of a proposal:

  1. List all characters in the show with a brief description of their age and type.
  2. What is your overall concept/vision of the play?
  3. Describe the set and costumes.
  4. Will you need production assistants, assistant director, assistant / music director, vocal coach, etc.?
  5. A proposed budget for the production.
  6. Are there any exception costs associated with this production? (orchestra or musicians, etc.)
  7. How much rehearsal time will you need for this play?
  8. Do you have scheduling concerns regarding your availability?
  9. Do you have a covid contingency plan; either to prevent the cast from getting sick or allowing the full proposed run to still happen if illness occurs?

Proposals for the coming season* must be submitted / postmarked by October 31 to be assured consideration for the season. The season is June 1, 2023 through the following May 31, 2024

Step Two:
If necessary, the board may also request additional information from the director.  Once revisions are made to the plan the board makes a final determination regarding the play/musical. At the discretion of the board, exceptions may be made to this procedure.

We at the Loveland Stage Company are excited to see all the hopeful submissions for this upcoming season.

Thank you for submitting,

Joshua Marcus
VP & LSC Playreading Committee Chair

If your submission is digital and under 5mb, please email to: vp@lovelandstagecompany.org

For large submissions or those without digital access, you can mail them to:

Attn: 23/24 Show Submittal
The Loveland Stage Company
111 S 2nd St. (Rt 48)
P.O. Box 312
Loveland, Ohio 45140-3026

Questions can be directed to Joshua Marcus 513-544-9966 or emailed to vp@lovelandstagecompany.org.

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PUFFS or SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC Runs Nov. 4-20

LSC_Puffs logoPUFFS or SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC
Loveland Stage Company
Nov. 4-20
[Loveland]

Directed by Carissa Sloan
Produced by Jill Gornet & Tom Cavano

Cast: Andrew Leonard as Wayne Hopkins, David TR Goble as Oliver Rivers, Niki Rasmussen as Megan Jones, John Sloan as Narrator, Zach Schnelle as Ernie Mac & Others, Jodi Zerbe as Hannah & Others, Matt Schiesl as J. Finch Fletchley & Others, Keilah Boone as Leanne & Others, Megan Archibald as Sally Perks & Others, Sophia Heller as Susie Bones & Others & Tom Quandary as Cedric & Mr. Voldy

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 4-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 6 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 13 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 20 at 3pm

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Auditions Announced for COMPANY at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company is excited to announce auditions for COMPANY by the late Stephen Sondheim on November 7th & 8th.

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. The audience will enjoy seeing an intimate reflection of themselves and their own friends.

Performance runs: March 3-19, 2022

Directed by John Sloan
Co-Produced by Jill Gornet & Tom Cavano

More information is available on our Auditions Page.

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LSC Proudly Opens Their 2022-2023 Season with PUFFS Play

LSC_Puffs logoLoveland Stage Company proudly presents PUFFS OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC & MAGIC by Matt Cox. Runtime is two hours including an intermission. PUFFS runs from November 4-20, 2022 at the historic Loveland Stage Company theater (111 S 2nd St, Loveland, OH 45140). This strong and delightful season opener sets the bar high for the rest of the season which includes “Company” in March and “Twelfth Night” in May, as well as various holiday performances.

“Hiiiii!!!” Calling all Braves, Snakes, Smarts and PUFFS! Sit down for a spell and join a group of students as they endeavor to survive and thrive over seven years at a certain school of magic and magic. The show reimagines a heroic story with exciting turns and loveable characters. Each of the actors bring multiple characters to life with spunk! Quick-whitted humor is guaranteed to cause the audience to erupt with laughter throughout the performance. Cast your expectations aside! This isn’t your traditional tale. This is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Hilarious, heartwarming, and fun – you’ll surely enjoy every moment of this adventure! By the way – Badgers are cool!
#ThirdorNothing #BadgersUnite

“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented through special arrangement with Concord theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

We’re proud to offer an ASL interpretive performance on November 6th at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets go on sale October 4th, and can be purchased online at:
www.lovelandstagecompany.org/tickets

(Please note: Puffs contains adult language and humor.)

About LSC 
Loveland Stage Company was created in 1979 by a group of eleven individuals looking to grow arts within the community. We have been supported by our community since then. Over the years we have encouraged, nurtured, and worked with people to extend their talents into every area of live theater. Since 1980 we have continuously presented at least two major productions, and oftentimes more. We have also held many events with the Loveland community over the years. All funds realized from our shows are put into the next productions, used for the scholarship fund, and renovations of our theater building. We are currently fundraising for a new HVAC system.

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Cast Announced for PUFFS at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company is excited to announce the magical cast of our Fall show!

  • Wayne Hopkins – Andrew Leonard
  • Oliver Rivers – David TR Goble
  • Megan Jones – Niki Rasmussen
  • Narrator – John Sloan
  • Ernie Mac & Others- Zach Schnelle
  • Hannah & Others – Jodi Zerbe
  • J. Finch Fletchley & Others – Matt Schiesl
  • Leanne & Others- Keilah Boone
  • Sally Perks & Others – Megan Archibald
  • Susie Bones & Others – Sophia Heller
  • Cedric & Mr. Voldy – Tom Quandary

Directed by Carissa Sloan, and Co-produced by Jill Gornet and Tom Cavano.

Thanks to the amazing turnout and talent of all who auditioned!

PUFFS runs November 4-20, 2022 at the Loveland Stage Company.

For more information, visit www.lovelandstagecompany.org.

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