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January 3, 2012 · 10:33 am

Actor Needed for MLT’s NIXON’S NIXON

Middletown Lyric Theatre is looking for an actor to portray former President Richard M. Nixon for their March production of NIXON’S NIXON.

Directed by: Janet Powell

Synopsis: It is the night before President Nixon is to announce his resignation, and he has summoned Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to the Lincoln Sitting Room. Kissinger arrives, expecting to find his President preparing to resign but Nixon leads his Secretary of State on a journey through the high moments of his administration and Nixon’s past. The journey borders on the surreal as Nixon pressures Kissinger into reenacting crucial scenes. Meanwhile, Kissinger is subtly working to convince Nixon to step down so that he can pursue his geopolitical goals—and his own quest for historical glory—unencumbered by a weakened President.

A Note about the Actor: Whether the actor’s physical appearance resembles Nixon is not particularly important. More importantly the two men should subtly evoke Nixon and Kissinger through voice and gesture. Please keep in mind that Nixon was 61 at the time of his resignation. The role of Henry Kissinger has already been cast.

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Middletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Avenue
Middletown, Ohio 45044
513-425-7140 or contact

Charley Shafor
Managing Artistic Director
cshafor@middletownlyric.org

More information: middletownlyric.org

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December 21, 2011 · 11:31 am

KEELY & DU runs Jan.19-21

KEELY & DU
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
Jan. 19-21
Middletown

Du, a right to life activist, and Keely, a pregnant rape victim she is confining, transcend their circumstances and the ideological issues that separate them. Keely and Du is a mind probing issue play with a gripping human face. Who is accountable? What is the extent of individual freedom? What are a rape victim’s rights? What are a Christian’s realities of procreation? Their passionate stories exist on the extreme edge of everyday reality.

Directed by Brent Myer

Cast: Bett Kooris, Michael Schlotterbeck, Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham and Myka Lipscomb

  • Thu, Jan. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 20-21 at 8pm

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Local media coverage: Journal News article |

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November 10, 2011 · 5:56 pm

Actor Needed for MLT’s KEELY & DU

We are currently searching for a man who can play 40s-50s for the role of Walter. The leader of the church responsible for the abduction of Keely. Smart, reserved but has a temper when provoked. Believes in his mission and his church.

Synopsis of Play
Du, a right to life activist, and Keely, a pregnant rape victim she is confining, transcend their circumstances and the ideological issues that separate them. KEELY & DU is a mind probing issue play with a gripping human face. Who is accountable? What is the extent of individual freedom? What are a rape victim’s rights? What are a Christian’s realities of procreation? Their passionate stories exist on the extreme edge of everyday reality.

The rehearsal period is very short and begins at the end of December with an opening date of January 21. We are looking to cast someone immediately. The rest of the show has been cast and includes: Bett Kooris as Du and Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham as Keely. The show is Directed by Brent Myer.

If you are interested in reading for the role of Walter. Contact Charley Shafor, Managing Artistic Director at cshafor@middletownlyric.org or 513-425-7140.

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October 4, 2011 · 12:26 pm

ALMOST, MAINE runs Nov. 3-5

ALMOST, MAINE
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
Nov. 3-5
Middletown

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

  • Thu, Nov. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 4-5 at 8pm

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Articles: Middletown Journal |

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September 6, 2011 · 11:53 am

Male Actor Needed for MLT’s ALMOST, MAINE

Middletown Lyric Theatre is looking for a male actor in his twenties to low thirties to play the following male roles in ALMOST MAINE: PETE, LENDALL and Man (Daniel).

SYNOPSIS: On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

Director: William “Kip” Moore

Rehearsal; Sunday late afternoon’s, Monday and Tuesday evenings. Due to the nature of the play the show is rehearsed in scenes so attendance to every rehearsal not likely until production week.

Show: November 3-5. Would prefer minimial conflicts from October 21 on. First read thru is September 25.

Please contact: Charley Shafor, Managing Artistic Director if you are interested in reading for this role. cshafor@middletownlyric.org.

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