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March 16, 2016 · 6:44 am

THE SHAPE OF THINGS Runs April 14-30

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Matt Krieg, Rebecca Whatley, Carter Bratton & Leah Strasser. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE SHAPE OF THINGS
New Edgecliff Theatre
April 14-30
The Hoffner Lodge [Northside]

Directed by Elizabeth Harris

Cast: Carter Bratton, Matthew Krieg, Leah Strasser & Rebecca Whatley.

How far would you go for love?  Or for art?  What concessions would you make?  What price would you be willing to pay?  Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in The Shape of Things, a modern day retelling of the fall of man.  After a chance meeting in a museum, Evelyn, a sexy, aggressive artist, and Adam, a shy, insecure student, become embroiled in an intense affair.  Before long, it veers into the kind of dangerous, seductive territory that LaBute does best, as Adam, under Evelyn’s steady influence, goes to unimaginable lengths to improve his appearance and character.  Only in the final and shocking exhibition, which challenges our most deeply entrenched ideas about art and love, does Evelyn reveal her true intentions.

  • Thu-Sat, April 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 28-30 at 7:30pm

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March 2, 2016 · 6:15 am

New Edgecliff Theatre Sharing of the Green

NET_LepracaunNET has caught itself a leprechaun!! His name is Leroy and as folklore has it, he, in exchange for his freedom, will grant us three wishes!  Well, we at NET are no fools! “Forget the wishes,” we told him, “just share your pot of gold with us!”

Well, we’ve come to find out Leroy has lost his pot of gold so he needs your help to gain his freedom.

Leroy, a well known performer himself throughout the pubs of Ireland, knows how important it is NET continues to bring our audiences quality theatre performed by local artists. So he is behind us 100%!

We need your behind us too, so please consider “sharing a little green” to help Leroy get home by March 31st (aka out of our hair, the feisty lil’ bugger!).  And generosity has its rewards (winners will be announced April 5th on the NET Facebook page):

  1. The top 3 donors will be entered in a random drawing to win a brunch for two at Orchids at the Palm Court, located at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
  2. For every $20 donated your name will be entered to win a $50 gift card from Maggiano’s Restaurant.  Donate $20, get one entry … $40, get two entries … $60, get three entries!  The more the merrier … and luckier!
  3. All remaining donors will be entered to win 2 free tickets to our production of The Shape of Things running April 13-26, 2016.

Sponsorship opportunities:

  1. Be a part of the first $250 raised and be listed in our program as a crowd sourcing sponsor of our April show, The Shape of Things.
  2. Do you or the company you work for want exposure within our patronage? Become a show or season sponsor. For more information contact Producing Artistic Director Jim Stump at jstump@newedgecliff.com.

All that’s left to do is donate! Please go to http://newedgecliff.com/get-involved/donate/ today and donate via PayPal or GiveUnity. Or mail a check to: New Edgecliff Theatre, 97 Twin Lakes Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014.

Donations must be received or postmarked by March 31st to be considered for a prize. NET is a 501(c)3 organization, so your donation is tax deductible.

We look forward to seeing you at our spring performance of The Shape of Things, performing at Hoffner Lodge in Northside April 14-30, 2016. For tickets go to: http://www.cincyticket.net.

NET thanks you and Leroy… well, Leroy is begging you. For some reason he doesn’t like his accommodations!

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September 30, 2015 · 7:18 am

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE Review

Links to all reviews can be found using the REVIEWS link at the top of the any page. Blog postings, links and  more are available on my Facebook fan page. You can also receive updates on Twitter from @BTCincyRob.

Sara Mackie as Frankie.

Sara Mackie as Frankie.

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE presented by New Edgecliff Theatre through Oct. 3. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening Saturday performance.

I’ll give you three reasons why FRANKIE AND JOHNNY is such an excellent production: Jared Doren, Sara Mackie and Dylan Shelton.

Mackie and Shelton are excellent as the titular duo. Their characters are believable and instantly relate-able. The two have a great chemistry together and handle the emotional flow of the show naturally. It’s easy to become emotionally-invested in their story.

Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

For me, Frankie is Mackie’s best performance to date. The emotions and reactions that play across her face, and her body language, speaks volumes for the character. Frankie is likable and charmingly-awkward with an over-guarded heart.

Shelton is also very impressive. He has created this great persona for Johnny. A reformed bad boy with the heart of a poet, which he wears on his sleeve. There is this moment late in the show, where in his pleading with Frankie, and the emotion is just coming off him in waves.

Sara Mackie as Frankie & Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Sara Mackie as Frankie & Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Doren’s direction of Terrance McNally’s excellent script appears effortless. The blocking is natural and motivated. The emotional flow of the show is pitch perfect. The scene work is focused and balanced. The entire performance is completely genuine.

Frankie’s apartment looks great. Designed by Rachel Kuhl with Jared Earland serving as master carpenter (which included building, dis-assembling, moving and reassembling the set due to the venue change). Prop master Mary Gascho gave Frankie a believable world to live in. My only quibble about the set would be the width. It seemed a bit over-sized for a New York apartment that Frankie could afford as a waitress.

Dylan Shelton as Johnny & Sara Mackie as Frankie.

Dylan Shelton as Johnny & Sara Mackie as Frankie.

The radio show segments, courtesy of sound designer Jim Watson and performed by Joe Hornbaker, were very well done. Lighting designer Glen Goodwin handling of the “night” scenes worked really well. I also enjoyed the sunrise coming through the window.

Overall, a beautifully realized second-chance-at-love story.

My rating: 5 out of 5.

I would enjoy hearing what you think about the show or my review. All I ask is that you express your opinion without attacking someone else’s opinion. You can post your comments below.

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September 16, 2015 · 2:32 pm

Old Time Radio Sensation Comes Through Loud and Clear with ArtsConnect Dinner Show

— Relive or experience for the first time, the magic of old time radio with live sound effects and a stellar cast —

— It’s a trip to the past with a modern twist…and dinner! —

AC_Strangers on a Train logoSpringfield Township – On Friday, October 16 at 6:30 pm, the New Edgecliff Theatre will present a special old-time radio style performance of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller STANGERS ON A TRAIN. Guy Haines and Charles Bruno meet by chance on a train and share about the people in their lives they could do without. Guy is going through an unhappy time in his marriage and wants to divorce his wife Miriam. Bruno’s problem is with his father, but he wants a more permanent solution. The plan is relatively simple. When Bruno has an idea about planning the perfect murders, and then goes on to commit one, Haines finds himself in a bad position.

This vintage radio-style performance, complete with live sound effects created by Media Heritage’s Mike Martini, tells one of America’s best psychological crime thrillers. The performers will be dressed in period fashion. This production is a unique combination of the nostalgia of classic radio drama, and the excitement of a live theatrical performance. Come see the golden age of radio brought gloriously back to life, featuring some of Greater Cincinnati’s finest actors! It’s a trip to the past with a modern twist.’

  • TICKETS: Dinner and the Show are $40.00 per person. There is a cash bar. Dinner is provided by DiStasi Banquet Center. Tickets can be ordered online at TheArtsConnect.us/dinner-theater. You can choose your dinner option.
  • WHERE: The Grove Banquet and Events Center, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231, located behind the Springfield Township Civic Center.
  • WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be served buffet style and the show starts at 7:30 pm.

“Radio theatre is a significant slice of Americana,” said Shawn Maus, Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council board member.

Be a part of the live “studio” audience.

“From the innovative work of Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre broadcasts of the 1930’s to the hilarity of A Prairie Home Companion, the radio play has been one of our nation’s most beloved art forms,” adds Maus. “We are proud to honor this tradition through our Dinner Theatre series.”

—For more information on ArtsConnect™visit www.TheArtsConnect.us or call Kim Flamm, Projects, Events & Communications Coordinator. 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. Tel: (513) 522-14310; artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org; Web: www.springfieldtwp.org

The Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council, d.b.a. The ArtsConnect™ is a 501(c)3 organization established to create an engaged and vibrant community with quality of life enhancements through the arts, community events, and parks and recreation.

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September 15, 2015 · 11:53 pm

FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE: Production Dates and Venue Changes

Sara Mackie as Frankie & Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Sara Mackie as Frankie & Dylan Shelton as Johnny.

Due to technical delays in our new home, New Edgecliff Theatre will be moving our production of FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE to a new venue. Our friends at Cincinnati Actors Studio & Academy (CASA) will be hosting our production in their black box studio theatre at the Essex Studios (2511 Essex Place, Cincinnati, OH 45206).

The venue change requires time, and therefore we are delaying the opening of our production by one week. Our new production dates are:

  • September  24, 25, 26, and 27
  • September 30, October 1, 2, and 3

Curtain time Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm. Sunday the 27th matinee at 2pm.

For those with existing reservations, you will be contacted about the date an venue changes directly and have an opportunity to reschedule your reservation or exchange your tickets.

For those who have not yet reserved their tickets, please do! The actors, director, and production crew have crafted an incredible show. This change in venue will remove the technical obstacles they were working to overcome and will give our audiences the experience they deserve!

If you have questions or concerns about the venue change, please contact Devon Campailla at 513.207.1239.

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