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March 1, 2022 · 10:16 am

The Carnegie Theatre in Collaboration with NKU School of the Arts Presents KEEPER OF THE REALM

TC_Keeper of the Realm logoThe new play by D. Lynn Meyers runs April 1-16

COVINGTON, Ky (March 1, 2022) – The Carnegie proudly continues its 2021-22 Theatre Series with KEEPER OF THE REALM, a new play by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s Producing Artistic Director, D. Lynn Meyers, playing on the Otto M. Budig stage weekends April 1-16, 2022.

What happens when middle-aged parents unexpectedly pass, and their twenty-something children get together to decide what happens to their family house and possessions? Add in the parents who haven’t quite moved on and a mysterious person with an eye for encyclopedias. KEEPER OF THE REALM is about those we love and what is never truly lost.

The Carnegie and NKU School of the Arts is working together to produce this new play by Meyers. The bold pairing of educational and creative goals has allowed the students of NKU’s School of the Arts Theatre + Dance Program to work intimately with Meyers to workshop and refine the new playscript throughout the ‘21-22 school year. The Carnegie is debuting this world premier script and kicking off the 20th anniversary of NKU’s YES Festival (The Year End Series), the oldest collegiate new-play festival in the country. The YES Festival will host three world-premiere plays, including this first-ever regional collaboration.

“The Carnegie is proud to partner with D. Lynn Meyers and NKU on this production to bring an amazing show to Northern Kentucky,” said Maggie Perrino, Theatre Director at The Carnegie. “In her extensive career, Meyers has directed more than 100 world and regional premieres at Ensemble Theatre. In combination with her work with students from the NKU School of the Arts, guests can expect a one-of-a-kind performance that will tug at your heartstrings.”

Performances of KEEPER OF THE REALM run weekends April 1-16, with an initial Friday, April 1 performance at 7:30 p.m. followed by performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25-$28. Tickets can be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday-Friday noon–5 p.m., in person or by phone at (859) 957-1940, or online at www.thecarnegie.com. Patrons seeking group or student tickets should call to make arrangements. Digital production programs will be available at each performance.

CONTENT ADVISORY:  Production includes adult themes and language. Not recommended for children under 12. 

The Carnegie’s 2021-22 Theatre Series is presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support for The Carnegie’s Theatre Series comes from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet. 

For the safety of guests and staff, event attendees are requested to wear a mask while inside of The Carnegie. This policy will be updated according to local and state health ordinances as needed. 

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About The Carnegie: The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr Foundation, Cincinnati International Wine Festival, the City of Covington, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, and the Kentucky Arts Council.

KEEPER OF THE REALM CAST

  • Luke – Braxton Bell
  • Hope – Lexie Woodroof
  • Grace – Mo Cox
  • T – Alexia Daniels
  • Mother- Elizabeth Leigh Taylor
  • Father- Randy Bailey

KEEPER OF THE REALM PRODUCTION TEAM

  • Playwright- D. Lynn Meyers
  • Director- Brian Robertson
  • Stage Manager- Shauna Nelson
  • Asst. Stage Manager- Sage Daman
  • Scenic Designer- Sarah Beth Hall
  • Lighting Designer- Aiden Bezark
  • Costume Designer- Helen Raymond Goers
  • Wardrobe Manager- Andie Angel
  • Technical Director- Doug Stock
  • Producer- Maggie Perrino

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February 25, 2022 · 10:46 am

NKU Hosting Multi-Day Diversity Event with Award-Winning Vocalist René Marie

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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA), in association with LAG Productions, LLC and Jazz Alive, Inc with support from Ohio Arts Council,   will be hosting a four-day long event from March 23-26, 2022, entitled “Sistahs Who Swing.” The event will celebrate and highlight African American women artists, educators, and businesswomen. There will be discussion and reflection on a variety of issues that all women in business and the arts face in the pursuit of successful careers and lives.

A panel of successful African American women will present issues relating to careers in the arts, education, and business. Internationally renowned and award-winning jazz vocalist René Marie will be the guest artist-in-residence/clinician for this event. The celebration will conclude on Saturday, March 26 with a performance by René Marie and the NKU Jazz Faculty. The event is supported by the NKU SOTA Tom and Christine Neyer Family Visiting Artist Fund and NKU College of Arts and Sciences Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellowship. All events are free and open to the public.

About René Marie:
In a span of two decades, 11 recordings and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer, and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and other leading ladies of past generations, she borrows various elements of folk, R&B and even classical and country to create a captivating hybrid style. Her body of work is musical, but it’s more than just music. It’s an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience, and an affirmation of the power of the human spirit.

René has been twice Grammy-nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2017 for Sound of Red and 2015 for I Wanna Be Evil: With Love to Eartha Kitt. Perhaps more than most artists, René understands music’s capacity to heal and inspire. Part of her musical philosophy has been focused on giving back.

“I have never forgotten the early lessons learned about the power of music,” she says. “Today, I try to imbue that feeling of emotion into every song I write and every song I sing – every time. I am very happy to be alive today, doing the things I love to do – singing, composing, writing, teaching and arranging.”

Event Details:

Thursday, March 24

Sistahs Who Swing Panel Discussion
“Staking your Place: African American Women in Business, Education & the Arts”
10:30 a.m.-noon // Otto Budig Theater – NKU University Center, UC 270

The panel is composed of successful African American women in the Greater Cincinnati area:

  • Panelist Moderator: Laura Gentry, President, Jazz Alive
  • Music: Kathy Wade, Jazz Vocalist and CEO, Learning Through Art, Inc.
  • Education/Music: Angela Powell-Walker, Artistic Director, SCPA
  • Business/Culinary: Taren Plesinger-Kenebrew, Local Business Entrepreneur
  • Community: Virinda Garland-Doddy, NKU Alum – Southgate School Alum, 2nd Vice President Northern Kentucky Branch NAACP
  • Artist/Educator/Business: Adoria L. Maxberry, Artist and Owner, Most outGROWing, LLC
  • Literature: Shelia Williams, Author

Keynote Speaker / Art & Design Speaker Series: Josie Love Roebuck
1-2 p.m. // Otto Budig Theater – NKU University Center, UC 270

Friday, March 25
Guest Speaker: René Marie
10:30 a.m.-noon // NKU Greaves Concert Hall

Saturday, March 26
René Marie performance with NKU Jazz Faculty
8 p.m. // NKU Greaves Concert Hall

For more information and to make reservations for select events, please visit nku.edu/sws.

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February 2, 2022 · 11:45 am

Regional Premiere of PERCY JACKSON Musical Coming to NKU

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Artwork by Ellen Barlage

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its 21/22 Theatre & Dance season with the regional premiere of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical, a musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book, running from Feb. 25 through March 6, 2022 at NKU’s Corbett Theatre.

  • What: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical by Joe Tracz
  • When: Feb. 25 – March 6, 2022
  • Where: NKU Corbett Theatre
  • Tickets: nku.edu/tickets or (859) 572-5464

As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control and mythological monsters and Greek gods on his trail. Zeus’ master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends must embark on an epic quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book is an action-packed, mythical adventure that will thrill everyone in the family.

The NKU cast features Ellie Bennett, Megan Carlson, Gabby Casto, Arianna Catalano, Ezra Crist, Zachary Farmer, Jeremiah Jackson, Jeshaun Jackson, Chris Monell, Ellie O’Hara, Field Oldham, and Alex Simpson. Understudies: Rachel Gardner, Chloe Hedrick, Nick Rohr, Tre Taylor. The show is directed by Jamey Strawn. Other creative team members include Damon Stevens (Music Director), Andrea Tutt (Choreographer) and Jensen Bowman (Stage Manager).

Health & Safety Guidelines
With safety in mind, SOTA is moving to touchless mobile ticketing and print-at-home options. If you do not have a mobile device or home printing capabilities, please call the Box Office (859) 572-5464 for alternative options.

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all sales will be credit card only to create a “touchless” payment environment for improved health and safety of our guests.

NKU is following all CDC and government guidelines, and continues to monitor the COVID situation. Masks are required indoors on campus for all guests, vaccinated and unvaccinated. Actors undergo routine COVID-19 testing in order to perform without a face mask and to ensure safety of our guests. Visit nku.edu/covid19 for more information.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

About SOTA: The Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. Theatre and Dance relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. Our staff, resources and facilities serve the developing artist. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates are working in professional theatres in every major city in the United States and on five continents, having successful careers on Broadway and in regional theatre, on cruise ships, in theme parks and film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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January 26, 2022 · 9:56 am

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical Runs Feb. 25-March 6

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Artwork by Ellen Barlage

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical
Northern Kentucky University Theatre + Dance
Feb. 25-March 6
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Directed by Jamey Strawn
Music directed by Damon Stevens

As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control and mythological monsters and Greek gods on his trail. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. Now he and his friends must embark on an epic quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book is an action-packed, mythical adventure that will thrill everyone in the family.

1/26/22 – Covid-19 Information

  • Fri, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 27 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 2-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 6 at 2pm

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January 13, 2022 · 1:11 pm

Assistant Professor in Sculpture Sought by NKU School of the Arts

Working Title NKU_SOTA logoAssistant Professor in Sculpture
Department School of the Arts
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position The Visual Arts program in the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Sculpture. The sculpture program at NKU is part of the Spatial Arts area that offers an approach to artmaking which is media diverse and emphasizes both technical skills and conceptual development. We seek a dynamic teacher that can help grow interest in the area with support from ceramics area coordinator and full-time shop technician. The Visual Arts program offers BA and BFA degrees in Studio Art. The position will begin in August of 2022. We are seeking a dedicated educator-scholar to teach in our dynamic, profession-oriented program. A successful candidate should be knowledgeable and proficient in traditional sculpture, contemporary / interdisciplinary approaches and embrace the expanding fields of sculpture.

Established in 1968, NKU is a 15,000-student, nationally recognized, growing metropolitan university located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati is a hub for the arts such as the Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Museum Hotel with a vibrant arts scene including notable galleries. Cincinnati offers an outstanding quality of life, a dynamic arts community, and an affordable cost of living. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people.

The Visual Arts, Music, and Theatre and Dance programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. The Visual Arts Program offers a unique and challenging opportunity for aspiring artists and designers who seek professional training in the arts. All programs of study share a fundamental commitment to the premise that for the next generation of creative artists and educators to face the challenges of the 21st century they must be equipped with the creative and intellectual tools to succeed. Visual Arts Program has 19 full-time faculty and 4 full-time staff that embrace a comprehensive hands-on approach of working with materials and techniques while developing critical thinking skills related to the various visual arts disciplines and studio training. In addition, our NKU Art Galleries serve as a premier venue for the exhibition of high-quality artworks from regional, national, and international artists as well as a creative forum for students, the campus community, and region.
Primary Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach three undergraduate level courses per semester in sculpture (or other art courses to meet program needs and candidate’s expertise); share oversight of curriculum; maintain creative/professional achievement; service to the university, and community. We encourage exploration of diversity through our topics courses and collaboration across the campus and region.

Additional responsibilities include student mentoring, sculpture studio management, portfolio/senior show reviews, and providing direction and guidance for advancing the University’s strategic priorities of inclusive excellence, student retention, and graduation. Spatial Arts is located in a dedicated facility that includes a state of the art woodshop, metal shop, and foundry. Also housed in the facility are wheel throwing and hand building areas, a glaze room, clay mixing room, and kilns. The spatial arts area has a full-time shop technician/project coordinator to assist students and faculty in the use of facilities and equipment.
Qualifications Minimum qualifications include an M.F.A. in sculpture or its equivalent in Sculpture, Studio Arts or another relevant discipline, an active professional creative practice in sculpture, a strong exhibition record, demonstrated knowledge of sculpture techniques, and well versed in contemporary/historical practice. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cross-cultural perspectives. The position includes opportunities to shape curricula and be part of a team of committed colleagues and dedicated students.

College-level teaching experience preferred.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate strengths and technical experience in the afore-mentioned areas of expertise. To apply, submit the following items electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu (may either include a link to a URL or submit PDF attachments (9MB) maximum for each item).

  1. Cover Letter (outlining qualifications)
  2. CV
  3. Names and Contact Information of 3 references
  4. Diversity Statement*
  5. Artist Statement / Research Interests
  6. Portfolio of Professional Work – (20 images of personal work with descriptions/image list)
  7. Teaching Philosophy
  8. Portfolio of Student Work – (20 images of student work with descriptions/image list)

*The diversity statement should provide the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional career. (In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, candidates are not expected to disclose their identity or membership either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. Demographic information is solicited through the application process; however, those data are confidential and are not provided to members of the search committee.)

Any candidate who is offered a position at NKU will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Questions regarding the use of the website should be directed to the Human Resources Department at jobs@nku.edu.

Questions regarding the nature of the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Brad McCombs, Visual Arts Program Head, via email: mccombsr1@nku.edu.

Suggested application deadline:
Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022 and continue until the position has been filled. (For full consideration we encourage applications before January 10.)

For additional information on NKU, visit nku.edu and art.nku.edu
Minimum Education MFA
Preferred Education MFA
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11094

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