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April 13, 2018 · 10:17 am

Tickets Now on Sale for DON’T DRINK THE WATER at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_Dont Drink the Water logoApril 2018 – Loveland, OH

The Loveland Stage Company is proud to present Don’t Drink the Water, a play by Woody Allen. Set in an unnamed country behind the Iron Curtain, this is the story of an American Embassy and what can happen when the Ambassador must leave for business.

Not since 2013 has Loveland Stage Company produced a non-musical performance, and this selection is a hilarious return. Directed by Orchid Award winning director, John Sloan and produced by Orchid Award winners, Tom Cavano and Jill Gornet, this farcical tale covers everything from a love story to an international spy thriller. Don’t Drink the Water has been described as being “one big overfed American folk joke” and a “very funny situation comedy” by critic Otis L. Guernsey.

The cast includes:
Matt Lovell (Father Drobney), Gary Giver (Ambassador Magee/Sultan of Bashir), Charlie Rader (Kilroy), Alex Ross (Axel Magee), Cathy Alter (Marion Hollander), Joel Lind (Walter Hollander), Morgan Carter (Susan Hollander), Tom Caruso (Krojack), Vincent Eldridge (Burns/Kasnar), Christopher Koonce (Chef), Pia Rader (Sultan’s First Wife) and Becky Cole (Countess Bordoni)

Tickets are available online at www.LovelandStageCompany.org/Tickets.

Performance dates and times are:

  • May 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm
  • May 13 and 20 at 3:00 pm

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April 11, 2018 · 9:22 am

DON’T DRINK THE WATER Runs May 11-20

LSC_Dont Drink the Water logoDON’T DRINK THE WATER
Loveland Stage Company
May 11-20
[Loveland]

Directed by John Sloan
Produced by Tom Cavano and Jill Gornet

Cast: Matt Lovell, Gary Giver, Charlie Rader, Alex Ross, Cathy Alter, Joel Lind, Morgan Carter, Tom Caruso, Vincent Eldridge, Christopher Koonce, Pia Rader & Dusty Eve

In this wacky comedy set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Walter Hollander, a middle-aged caterer from New Jersey, his wife Marion and daughter Susan run afoul of the authorities in a Communist country and are forced to hide in the American Embassy.  Over the next few weeks, they proceed to turn the Embassy upside-down while the beleaguered (and under-qualified) son of the Ambassador frantically tries to find a way to help them escape.  Adding to the chaos are a temperamental chef, a priest who’s a would-be magician and a vindictive sheik.  Will Howard and Marion ever get back to New Jersey, or will Krojack, the chief of the Secret Police, finally get them in his clutches?  Come on down and find out..

  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 3pm

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April 3, 2018 · 1:36 pm

Auditions Announced for Youth Theatre Workshop/Production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company is excited to announce AUDITIONS for the Summer Youth Theater Workshop/Production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID.

Auditions:

  • April 28th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • April 29th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • With callbacks (if needed) on April 30th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Children 8-18 are welcome to audition and work/learn about everything backstage too.

Location:
Loveland Stage Company
111 S 2nd St. (Rt 48)
Loveland, Ohio 45140

Show dates are July 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 & 22.

Expectations for Auditions

What to bring:

  1. Dance/tap shoes if you have them, ballet slippers. Dress comfortably to be able to learn stage dance as well as show gymnastic and tumbling feats.
  2. Bring your summer schedule if you know it with dates you will be away and can definitely not change.
  3. Learn 30-45 seconds of a song that has some melody to it. I would like to hear your range as well as how well you can carry a tune.
  4. Bring your enthusiasm for the part if you want a particular part. Watch how others have done it….show me that you’re the best one there for the part.

What will happen?

  1. There will be some paperwork to fill out first with some basic information.
  2. We will take your photo in the green room to the left of the stage.
  3. We will have everyone up on the stage to sing; possibly as a group to warm up- then individually. This usually takes a while depending upon numbers, but all those involved want to hear what you can do. We will also have you sing the scales to get your range.
  4. We will then put everyone through some dance and tumbling moves by the choreographer.
  5. We will then read a bit from the script.

Callbacks:
This date will be April 30th and is another date for me to take a look at a few individuals one last time before casting. This doesn’t always mean you will be a particular part, as it depends how you stack up with others around you.

Casting:
I will notify everyone either by phone and email within a week of callbacks.

Please direct any questions to the Director: Christina Siciliano at LovelandMermaid@gmail.com.

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March 20, 2018 · 2:20 pm

Auditions Announced for MEMPHIS at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company announces auditions for MEMPHIS, THE MUSICAL. From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Come along on this incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.

Please sign up for your audition time at Http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ba8a823a2f94-memphis.

Audition Dates and Times:

  • Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 6-9:15pm
  • Friday, April 13, 2018 from 6-9:15pm

Callbacks (as necessary) Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 6 pm

For the audition:

  • Prepare 16-32 bars of a song that demonstrates your range and vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided or you may bring an instrumental track.
  • Be prepared to learn a short dance combination. (Bring appropriate shoes and attire).
  • Be prepared for cold readings from the script.

Please be aware this show contains strong language and we suggest that you listen to the songs or watch the show before the auditions.

Questions? Please contact Loveland Stage Company at Memphisatloveland@gmail.com.

Show Dates: November 2018: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Friday & Saturday evening shows are at 7:30 pm
Sunday Matinees are at 3:00 pm

Director: Liz Olekas
Vocal Director: Jon Scheiding
Producers: Jonathan Eckman and Tom Cavano

All roles are available for this show, a list of role descriptions are available below:

  • Huey: Male, Caucasian, 20s-30s. Motor-mouthed hero, who talks his way into becoming a DJ at a local white radio station. Ignores race barriers and eventually falls in love with Felicia, a black singer, which causes a whole new set of problems for Huey in a segregated 1950s Memphis. Tenor with a great feel for pop/rock/R&B.

  • Felicia: Female, African American, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercley gifted singer. Follows her heart and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in predjudiced Memphis is doomed. High R&B Belt.

  • Delray: Male, African American, 30s-40s. Felicia’s older brother. Owns the club where she sings. Realistic, protective and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis. Baritenor with great pop/rock/R&B voice.

  • Gladys: Female, Caucasian, 40s-60s. Huey’s Southern blue-collar mother. SHe loves her son but constantly worries. Strong singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.

  • Gator: Male, African American Male, 20s-30s. Bartender at Delray’s. Hasn’t spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed. As the story progresses, Gator finds his voice. Requires an excellent actor. Comic timing a plus. Great R&B Baritenor.

  • Bobby: Male, African American male 20s-30s. Janitor at the radio station. Full of personality and heart. Great gospel voice. Role requires an actor who is comfortable with physicality, as he has a dance break in his show-stopping number. Comic skills a plus.

  • Mr. Simmons: Male, Caucasian, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station. Strong, Southern businessman. Great actor who is comfortable singing.

  • Ensemble: Males & Females, All ethnicities, All ages. Dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Excellent athletic dancers who sing.

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February 21, 2018 · 9:13 am

Loveland Stage Company Proudly Presents 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

LSC_9to5Loveland Stage Company (LSC) is proud to present 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. 9 to 5 is based on the 1980 hit movie, of the same name, starring Dolly Parton. Set in the late 1970s, this is the story of an unexpected friendship, revenge, and a little romance.

This production is headed by first time LSC Director, Denise Schnieders and Producer Kate Arnold. With the help of Marjory Clegg (Choreographer), Tara Bridge (Vocal Direction) and Jeanne Bilyeu (Orchestral Director), the cast of 27, including several new faces to LSC as well as a number of Orchid Award winners, take the audience back to the 1970’s with the story of three coworkers who’ve had enough of being overlooked and chased around their boss’s desk because they are women. They hatch a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss, Mr. Hart. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company and making it the best place to work inside or outside of Consolidated Industries.

The cast includes: Mary Vosseberg* (Violet), Megan Archibald (Doralee), Jodi Zerbe* (Judy), T. Edison Morris III (Mr. Hart), Stephanie Sams* (Roz), Brett Parr* (Joe), Zac Holman* (Dwayne), Adam Peters (Josh), Missy Fram (Missy Hart), Davi Hutchins (Maria), Jonathan Eckman (Dick), Tonya Oslak (Kathy), Terry Neack (Margaret), Charlie Rader (Bob Enright), John Masterson (Mr. Tinsworthy), Gary Bracknell (Detective/Ensemble), David Cord* (Doctor/Ensemble), Natalie Beaulieu* (Candy Striper/Ensemble), Amber Browning (Ensemble), Carolyn Finn (Ensemble), Norm Lewis (Ensemble), Liz Olekas (Ensemble), Alex Rader* (Ensemble), Pia Rader (Ensemble), Lori Reichling (Ensemble), and Greg Stevens (Ensemble).

We’ve all had a bad boss or two, so come see 9 to 5 the Musical at Loveland Stage Company and live vicariously as we get revenge on one of the worst of them.

Tickets are available online at www.LovelandStageCompany.org/Tickets.

Performance dates and times are:
March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30 pm
March 4, 11, and 18 at 3:00 pm

* Denotes new to Loveland Stage Company.

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