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June 19, 2014 · 11:29 am

MPI Offers Audition Workshop for Adults

mpi_logoMariemont Players, Inc., 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Are you new to the theatre scene or just looking to brush up your skills to land that perfect role? Let seasoned professionals walk you through the ins and outs of the audition process for all types of theatre. Practice cold reads, monologues and sing a few bars in a supportive learning environment designed to give personal feedback and group education to build confidence at your next audition.

Instructors, Dee Anne Bryll and Ed Cohen bring their expertise in performance and direction to team with the extensive musical talents of Missy Whitis. Some material will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring a prepared monologue and/or musical piece that suits their voice and style, if they so choose.

MPI is providing this workshop free of charge for current paid members of the group. If you are not a member, you can purchase a yearly membership the day of workshop for $20. MPI is planning additional member workshops for the coming season in a variety of subject areas related to the production of theatre.

Please RSVP and address questions to Traci Taylor, Membership Chair at tracit1@live.com.

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June 19, 2014 · 11:07 am

MPI Announces SEEING STARS IN DIXIE

Merritt Beischel as JoBeth, Ann Baker as Tootie & Arny Stoller as Glease. Photo by Amy Sullivan.

Merritt Beischel as JoBeth, Ann Baker as Tootie & Arny Stoller as Glease. Photo by Amy Sullivan.

Mariemont Players presents SEEING STARS IN DIXIE, a sassy Southern comedy by Ron Osborn, at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just East of Mariemont), July 11th through July 27th, 2014.

It’s 1956 and Hollywood has arrived in Natchez, Mississippi to film Raintree County. The locals gather in Clemmie’s Tea Room to keep up with the gossip. Competition for a small role in the movie brings out the best and the worst in these memorable characters. Twists, turns and revelations lead Clemmie to trade a moment of fame for love and the chance to impact the lives of people dear to her.
SEEING STARS IN DIXIE is directed by Norma Niinemets, produced by Norma and Tom Niinemets, and features Ann Baker as Tootie,  Merritt Beischel as JoBeth, Sue Ann Stein as Marjorie, Arny Stoller as Glease and Anne Wrider as Clemmie, and features Chris Cullen in a cameo appearance and Jeffrey Spadafore as the pre-show announcer.
Performances will be at 8:00pm on July 11th, July 12th, July 18th, July 19th and July 25th; at 2:00pm on July 13th and July 27th; at 7:30pm on July 17th and July 24th; at 2:00pm and 7:00pm on July 20th; and at 3:00pm & 8:00pm on July 26th.
For more information or to order tickets for Seeing Stars in Dixie call Betsy at 513-684-1236 OR order on line at www.mariemontplayers.com. All seats are reserved and cost $18 each.

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June 16, 2014 · 1:41 pm

MPI Announces Auditions for IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?

mpi_logoDirector Jef Brown will hold auditions for the Mariemont Players production of Is Life Worth Living?, a comedy by Lennox Robinson, at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just east of Mariemont) at 7:00pm on Monday, July 14th and at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014.

One summer, the Irish seaside town of Inish invites drama into their lives — with transforming and very funny results. Enter the De La Mare Repertory Company, whose mission is to revolutionize the souls of their audience with serious, intellectual plays. The citizens are moved and delighted by the works of Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekov, but the town begins to change as the once happy-go-lucky citizens see the world through the lens of these melancholic classics. A delightful ensemble comedy and a little-seen Irish gem.

The cast will consist of seven actors and four actresses, 20s and older. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

The production will be staged November 7th through November 23rd, 2014.

Questions about auditions? Contact the director at jefwi1f@gmail.com. Interested in working behind the scenes? Contact the producer Wayne Kirsch at kirschwe@earthlink.net.

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June 13, 2014 · 11:28 am

SEEING STARS IN DIXIE Runs July 11-27

MPI_Seeing StarsSEEING STARS IN DIXIE
Presented by Mariemont Playesrs Inc.
July 11-27
Mariemont

Directed by Norma Niinemets
Produced by Tom & Norma Niinemets

Cast: Anne Wrider as Clemmie, Arny Stoller as Glease, Ann Baker as Tootie, Merritt Beischel as JoBeth, Sue Ann Stein as Marjorie & Chris Cullen as Cameo

It’s 1956 and Hollywood has arrived in Natchez, Mississippi, to film Raintree County. The locals gather in Clemmie’s Tea Room to keep up with the gossip. Competition for a small role in the movie brings out the best and worst of these memorable characters. Twists, turns and revelations lead Clemmie to trade a moment of fame for love and the chance to impact the lives of people dear to her.

  • Fri-Sat, July 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 13 at 2pm
  • Thu, July 17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, July 24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, July 25 at 8pm
  • Sat, July 26 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, July 27 at 2pm

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May 12, 2014 · 6:31 pm

MPI Announces Auditions for TAKING MY TURN

mpi_logoDirector Dennis Murphy will hold auditions for the Mariemont Players production of TAKING MY TURN, the award-winning, critically acclaimed musical about people “in their prime” performed by people “in their prime” at 7:00pm on Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just east of Mariemont). TAKING MY TURN has music by Gary Williams, lyrics by Will Holt and book by Robert H. Livingston. This production is being produced by Michael Sauer and NancyAnn Storey, with musical direction by John Nixon.

Those auditioning are asked to bring a resume and photo and to prepare two 16-bar contrasting songs from pre-70s Broadway, Cole Porter, Gershwin or the like. Their will also be readings from the script.

The show calls for 8 performers, 4 male and 4 female, who are 50 years and older. One male and one female are African-American. This is a wonderful opportunity for veteran performers to shine onstage!

The score for TAKING MY TURN includes songs from a variety of inspirations: Broadway, classical, waltzes, ballads, jazz and gospel. The spoken words represent stories, poems, remembrances, reflections and even complaints collected from interviews with everyday senior citizens. The result is fresh, a little feisty, full of poignancy and of humor. TAKING MY TURN was the winner of the 1984 Outer Critic’s Circle Award for Best Lyrics/Music and a nominee for the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical. The original production which starred Cissy Houston, Margaret Whiting, Marni Nixon and others was filmed by PBS and shown on “Great Performances.”

Rehearsals for this production will begin in late July, with performances September 12 through September 28, 2014.

For more information, contact the director at 513-921-2909.

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