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September 12, 2019 · 9:37 am

Auditions Announced for A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoCalling vocalists of all ages for the Merit Company Chorale (all vocal parts, ages 14 and up) and Children’s Choir (ages 8-13).

Featuring songs of the season and traditional favorites, with a dazzling 50-piece orchestra. Conducted by Benjamin Price

No appointment necessary. Please be prepared to sing up to 16 bars of your favorite Christmas song, acapella.

AUDITION TIMES & LOCATIONS

September 16, 6-9pm
Mars Hill Academy – King Alfred’s Hall
4230 Aero Dr., Mason, OH 45040

September 23, 6-9pm
Union Baptist Church
1985 Mt. Zion Rd., Union, KY 41091

Performances:
Dec. 12-14, 2019
P​arrish Auditorium
Miami University, Hamilton Campus

Additional information is available here.

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July 25, 2019 · 11:34 am

A LONG WAY OFF Runs Aug. 23-31

MTC_A Long Way Off logoA LONG WAY OFF
Merit Theatre Company
Aug. 23-31
[Union, Ky.]

Cast: Rachel Scardina as Hannah Collier, Arnie Forman as Jacob Collier, Ian Tinney as Bennett McLean, Carter Perry as Hunter Collier, Arielle Mantel as Sally, Isabella Keyes as Annalise, Chelsea Russell as Rachel, Josh Winkler as Lampkin/Stan, Evan Rogers as Jim & Jonn Chickering as Larry
Adult Ensemble: Tori Brinker, Jonn Chickering, Bob Dronberger, Jessica Freeland, Becca Grunkemeyer, Gracie Grunkemeyer, Matthew Grunkemeyer, Sarah Grunkemeyer, Benjamin Iocco, Isabella Keyes, Mark Kozelek, Heather Lacey, Arielle Mantel, Chelsea Russell, Evan Rogers, Lacy Rogers, Faith VonHandorf & Josh Winkler
Youth Ensemble: Ana Ashley, Olivia Ashley, Seanna Kelley, Adoniah Winkler & Naomi Winkler
Dance Ensemble: Tori Brinker, Jonn Chickering, Becca Grunkemeyer, Gracie Grunkemeyer, Isabella Keyes, Mark Kozelek, Evan Rogers, Lacy Rogers, Chelsea Russell & Faith VonHandorf

  • Fri, Aug. 23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 24 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 3pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 31 at 2pm

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June 25, 2019 · 11:57 am

2018-2019 Orchid Awards for Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoHORIZONS OF GOLD

  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco and The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – John Siedenberg
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Benjamin Price
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Andrea Rachelle
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Katelyn Fox
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Matt Dentino
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Rebecca Grunkemeyer
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – The Orchestra
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL PERFORMANCE QUALITY – Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco and The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL TECHNICAL QUALITY – Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco and The Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM – Hannah Ahern
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Kristen Andersen and Benjamin Iocco
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE MANAGEMENT – Niki Kohr

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Benjamin Price
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Bob Dronberger
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Carter Perry
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Matt Dentino
  • EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE – Benjamin Price & the Orchestra
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM ART – Benjamin Iocco

 

 

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June 12, 2019 · 11:22 am

Cast Announced for A LONG WAY OFF at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoAnnouncing the cast of A LONG WAY OFF:

  • Hannah Collier—Rachel Scardina
  • Jacob Collier—Arnie Forman
  • Bennett McLean—Ian Tinney
  • Hunter Collier—Carter Perry
  • Sally—Arielle Mantel
  • Annalise—Isabella Keyes
  • Rachel—Chelsea Russell
  • Lampkin/Stan—Josh Winkler
  • Jim—Evan Rogers
  • Larry—Jonn Chickering

Adult Ensemble: Tori Brinker, Jonn Chickering, Bob Dronberger, Jessica Freeland, Becca Grunkemeyer, Gracie Grunkemeyer, Matthew Grunkemeyer, Sarah Grunkemeyer, Benjamin Iocco, Isabella Keyes, Mark Kozelek, Heather Lacey, Arielle Mantel, Chelsea Russell, Evan Rogers, Lacy Rogers, Faith VonHandorf, Josh Winkler

Youth Ensemble: Ana Ashley, Olivia Ashley, Seanna Kelley, Adoniah Winkler, Naomi Winkler

Dance Ensemble: Tori Brinker, Jonn Chickering, Becca Grunkemeyer, Gracie Grunkemeyer, Isabella Keyes, Mark Kozelek, Evan Rogers, Lacy Rogers, Chelsea Russell, Faith VonHandorf

Performances run Aug. 23-31. For more information visit https://www.merittheatre.org/seasons.

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April 10, 2019 · 10:47 am

Auditions Announced for A LONG WAY OFF at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoAuditions for the Regional Premiere of A LONG WAY OFF, A NEW MUSICAL

Devoted daughter and fiancé Hannah Collier is recently engaged, but puts her wedding on hold to seek out her estranged brother Hunter, who left home years earlier. Having squandered all of his money and finding himself destitute and alone in the wake of the Great Depression, Hunter is a broken man. Hannah sets out to find her brother, convince him to come home, and finally bring peace to her grieving father. Meanwhile, her fiancé Bennett eagerly works hard to prove himself back at home in Crawford County, but faces making a decision that could change everything. Together the family embarks on a journey of healing, hope, and forgiveness. This moving story of second chances reminds us that life is a gift and asks us: what will we do with ours?

Auditions by appointment only on May 17 from 6-10pm and May 18 from 2-5:30pm.

For audition requirements, character descriptions, etc., and to sign up to audition: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4eacac2ba2f49-auditions2

Performances run Aug. 23-31 at the Anderson Center.

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