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June 23, 2024 · 6:25 pm

2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoTHE SOUND OF MUSIC

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Kaitlyn Iocco, Gayle Spjut & Mark Kozelek
  • Excellence in Direction – Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Marnie Lemma & Benjamin Price
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Holly Price
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Rachel Kimberlin Cobbs
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Sound of Music Orchestra
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Emily Knudten
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Marnie Lemma
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Von Trapp Children
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – John Siedenberg
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Rich Campbell
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Chris Murphy
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – The Cast of ‘The Sound of Music’

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April 26, 2024 · 8:00 am

Cast Announced for OLIVER! at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoMerit Theatre Company and Orchestra is thrilled to announce the cast of Oliver! Tickets on sale June 1. www.merittheatre.org

  • Oliver Twist—Sam Level
  • Mr. Bumble—John Dorney
  • Widow Corney—Geri Campbell
  • Mr. Sowerberry—Karl Bolinger
  • Mrs. Sowerberry—Miriam Cantwell
  • Charlotte—Adria Whitfill
  • The Artful Dodger—Tristan McKenna
  • Fagin—Matt Dentino
  • Charley Bates—James Davis
  • Bill Sikes—Phil Nelson
  • Nancy—Marley Davis
  • Bet—Corinne Baumann
  • Mr. Brownlow—Jeff Carter
  • Mrs. Bedwin—Rhonda Hanneken
  • Dr. Grimwig—Jason Snowberger
  • Sally—Ruth Lacey
  • “Who Will Buy” Rose Seller, Milkmaid, & Strawberry Seller—Rachel Cobbs, Adria Whitfill, Claire Hunkler
  • Adult Ensemble—Karl Bolinger, Miriam Cantwell, Rachel Cobbs, Morgan Becker, Bob Dronberger, Hannah Greer, Ben Iocco, Heather Lacey, Ruth Lacey, Max McDaniel, Noah Steffen, Anna Rape, Jason Snowberger, Adria Whitfill
  • Children’s Ensemble—Millie Baer, Oliver Clark, Cecillia Davis, James Davis, Maria Davis, Elena Escamilla, Emmett Heubach, Evelyn Heubach, Claire Hunkler, Michael Laws, Zoe Lemma, Gianna Lemma, Colton McKenna, Sebastian McKenna, Anna Manion, Joseph Manion, Joseph Nelson

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April 26, 2024 · 7:55 am

Actor Sought for Role of Noah Claypole in OLIVER! at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoCasting the role of NOAH CLAYPOLE in Merit Theatre Company & Orchestra’s production of Oliver! running July 19–27, 2024, at the Anderson Center Theater.

NOAH CLAYPOLE—Mr. Sowerberry’s apprentice who bullies Oliver; late teens–20s; Cockney accent; non-singing role; could double with ensemble.

Rehearsals are being held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings from 7–9pm at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. (Not everyone is called to every rehearsal.)

Email production@merittheatre.org for more information.

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March 13, 2024 · 6:53 am

Auditions Announced for OLIVER! at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoMerit Theatre Company & Orchestra Presents Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Lionel Bart

Produced & Directed by Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Vocal Direction by Angie Baker

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s musical theatre masterpiece based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist.

AUDITIONS
Friday, April 5, 7–9pm
Saturday, April 6, 2–5pm

Fort Mitchell Baptist Church – 2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
By appointment only
Also accepting video auditions

Seeking adults and children of all ages with strong vocal, movement, and acting abilities.

Production dates: July 19-27.

LEARN MORE & SIGN UP: http://bit.ly/3PhDqCt

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August 15, 2023 · 6:20 am

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Runs Aug. 25-Sept. 1

MTC_Sound of MusicTHE SOUND OF MUSIC
Merit Theatre Company
Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Anderson Center

Directed and produced by Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
Vocal Direction by Marnie Lemma
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Choreographed by Jerry Armelli, Mia Armelli, and Danielle Ashley

Cast: Rachel Cobbs as Maria Rainer, Holly Price as Mother Abbess, Chris Murphy as Captain Georg von Trapp, Dylan Shelton as Franz, Marnie Lemma as Frau Schmidt, Corinne Baumann as Liesl von Trapp, Owen Iles as Friedrich von Trapp, Molly Crimmins as Louisa von Trapp, Luca Brol as Kurt von Trapp, Claire Hunkler as Brigitta von Trapp, Evelyn Heubach as Marta von Trapp, Zoe Lemma as Gretl von Trapp, Austin Mills as Rolf Gruber, Delaney O’Toole as Elsa Schraeder, Alex DeVore as Max Detweiler, Miriam Cantwell as Sister Berthe/Frau Zeller, Mariah Smith as Sister Margaretta, Bernadette Calvino as Sister Sophia, Bob Dronberger as Baron Elberfeld, Cheryl Eresman as Baroness Elberfeld, Matt Dentino as Herr Zeller & John Dorney as Admiral von Schreiber
Ensemble: Olivia Barthauer, Morgan Becker, Cheryl Eresman, Gregg Farrier, Mark Kozelek, Maggie Lemma, Marnie Lemma, Grace Manning, Max McDaniel, Veronica Nies, Sydney Orndorff, Kate Pahls, Erika Sammond, Kenna Scott, Josephine Shaut, Ethan Wecklery & Adria Whitfill

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In 1938 Austria, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.

  • Fri, Aug. 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 26 ta 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 27 at 3pm
  • Thu, Aug. 31 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 1 at 7:30pm

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