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July 5, 2018 · 10:52 am

Northern Kentucky Community Theater Announces Name Change

MTC_logoGreetings,

We are excited to announce that Northern Kentucky Community Theater is now Merit Theatre Company!

We decided to change our name for several reasons:

  1. We believe it will be easier to make this change while we are a smaller company, versus waiting until we have grown bigger.
  2. Though we intend to always be actively involved in our community and provide opportunities for involvement, we believe this new name allows for room to grow in years to come.
  3. Although we will remain a Northern Kentucky-based theatre, we want to continue working with and providing opportunities for talent from surrounding areas. We want our name to reflect this.
  4. Most importantly, our new name is a better reflection of who we are as a theatre company. The word merit means, in short, “worthiness or excellence.” We are committed to striving for excellence in everything we do, both on and off stage. “Merit” reminds us of that commitment.

Tickets for our summer show, HORIZONS OF GOLD, are on sale now! Tickets may be purchased online through SeatYourself or over the phone by calling our box office at (859) 795-1860.

Thanks so much for your support.

Happy Fourth of July!

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June 12, 2018 · 2:48 pm

Cast Announced for HORIZONS OF GOLD at Northern Kentucky Community Theater

NKYCT_logoNorthern Kentucky Community Theater presents the cast of HORIZONS OF GOLD.

  • Rose – Andrea Rachelle
  • Young Rose – Quinn Dorsey
  • Margaret Thomas – Katelyn Fox
  • John Bollen – Matt Dentino
  • Lawrence Thomas – Dan Docherty
  • Edward Thomas – Benjamin Iocco
  • William Thomas – Evan Rogers
  • Charlie Thomas – Jonathan Smithe
  • Opal – Elliet Malatesta
  • Pearl – Graciela Grunkemeyer
  • Nettie – Rebecca Grunkemeyer
  • Alice – Leah Giannattasio
  • Hank – Tim Lutz
  • Otis – Dave Kenniv
  • Clarence – Mark Kozelek
  • Mama & Papa – TBD & Joseph David Lewis
  • Gospel Quartet – Arielle Mantel, Joseph David Lewis, Dave Kenniv, TBD
  • Edith – Geri Campbell
  • Ethel – Melody Rawlings

Adult Ensemble – Katie Lutz, Mykenzie Steffen, John Masterson, Derrick Dinwiddie, Jonn Chickering, Olivia Sena, Abigail Kozelek, Steve Rawlings, Melody Rawlings, Dave Kenniv, Joseph David Lewis, Geri Campbell, Rhonda Hanneken, Arielle Mantel

Youth Ensemble – Jessica Freeland, Jeremiah Smithe, Justin Smithe, Isabella Keyes, Tori Brinker, Ana Ashley, Lacy Rogers, Noah Steffen, Sarah Grunkemeyer, Quinn Dorsey, Seanna Kelley

“Goodland” Swing Dancers – Mark Kozelek, Joseph David Lewis, Jonathan Smithe, Tori Brinker, Rebecca Grunkemeyer, Lacy Rogers

“Life That We All Love” Picnickers – Mark Kozelek, Rebecca Grunkemeyer, Joseph David Lewis, Tori Brinker, Jonathan Smithe, Lacy Rogers, Jonn Chickering, Katie Lutz, Derrick Dinwiddie, Graciela Grunkemeyer, Evan Rogers, Leah Giannattasio, Tim Lutz, Isabella Keyes

Barn Dancers – Mark Kozelek, Rebecca Grunkemeyer, Joseph David Lewis, Tori Brinker, Jonathan Smithe, Lacy Rogers, Jonn Chickering, Katie Lutz, Derrick Dinwiddie, Elliet Malatesta, Evan Rogers, Abigail Kozelek, Tim Lutz, Isabella Keyes

Farmer’s Waltz Ensemble – Jonn Chickering, Olivia Sena, Mark Kozelek, Joseph David Lewis, Jonathan Smithe, Tori Brinker, Rebecca Grunkemeyer, Lacy Rogers

Performances will be held Aug. 24-Sept. 2 at the Anderson Center Theater, 7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230.

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April 3, 2018 · 10:52 am

Auditions Announced for HORIZONS OF GOLD at Northern Kentucky Community Theater

NKYCT_logoSIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION HERE.

  • Friday, May 18th, 6–9:30pm
  • Saturday, May 19th, 2–5:30pm

Roles available for all ages.

We are also accepting video auditions from those who cannot audition in person ONLY. For more information, please email us at nkyctheater@gmail.com.

Audition Requirements:

  • Please prepare a one minute monologue and 16-32 bars of a musical theater song that best showcase your acting and vocal abilities.
  • Please select pieces in the style of the show. More information about Horizons of Gold is available at horizonsofgold.com.
  • Bring sheet music in the correct key with your cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided.
  • You may be asked to stay for the dance portion of the audition, so please dress appropriately. Not all roles require dance.

Please Bring:

  • A completed audition form and a list of known conflicts between June 12th–September 2nd, 2018.
  • Resume listing theatrical experience is greatly appreciated; headshot is REQUIRED.
    Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 21st, from 6:30–9:30pm and consist of readings from the script and singing for specific roles. If you do not receive a callback that does not mean you will not be cast.

Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at Union Baptist Church, 1985 Mt Zion Road, Union, KY 41091.

Horizons of Gold, a New Musical
Book by Beth Kenniv
Music by Jeff Smith and James Kenniv
Lyrics by Dave Thompson and Beth Kenniv

Rose is a young Mexican migrant, abandoned and lost in turbulent 1930s California. She clings to Margaret Thomas, a Kansas farmwife displaced by the Dust Bowl. Together they grieve a lost family and search for home and healing in the midst of unrelenting hardships. Could John Bollen, the generous wheat farmer down the road, be a savior for them both? A powerful journey of the heart unfolds for three people who find their lives intertwined, each desperate to heal the past and embrace a new future.

Read-Through: June 12th, 2018
Rehearsals Begin: June 21st, 2018
Performances: August 24th–September 2nd, 2018

Performances will be held at the Anderson Center Theater, 7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230.

For a complete cast breakdown, click here.

 

Please note the roles of Rose, Margaret Thomas, and John Bollen have been pre-cast.

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January 5, 2018 · 9:41 am

2018 Productions Announced by Northern Kentucky Community Theater

NKYCT_logoAfter hearing overwhelmingly positive feedback; selling out all five shows; and receiving numerous requests to bring back HORIZONS OF GOLD, Northern Kentucky Community Theater will continue our 2017-18 season with a reprise of this inspiring new musical presented August 24–September 2, 2018!

Then, just in time for the holidays, NKYCT will present the heartwarming new musical IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE November 29–December 2, 2018.

Both productions will take place at the Anderson Center in Anderson Township, OH.

Auditions for Horizons of Gold will be held in spring 2018.

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July 28, 2017 · 2:54 pm

HORIZONS OF GOLD Runs Aug. 25-27

NKYCT_Horizons of Gold logoHORIZONS OF GOLD
Northern Kentucky Community Theater
Aug. 25-27
Anderson Center

Directed & produced by Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco
Music Direction by Benjamin Price
Vocal Direction by Jeff Smith
Choreography by the Dance Center Choreographers

Cast: Andrea Squires as Rose, Naomi Winkler as Young Rose, Katelyn Fox as Margaret Thomas, Matt Dentino as John Bollen, Dan Docherty as Lawrence Thomas, Benjamin Iocco as Edward Thomas, Derrick Dinwiddie as William Thomas, Levi Sherman as Charlie Thomas, Angie Baker as Opal, Amy Weddle as Pearl, Rebekah LeDuc as Nettie, Rachel Handkins as Alice, Tim Lutz as Hank, Jonathan Lohrmann as Otis, Donny Elkins as Clarence, Katie Lutz & Paul Hernandez as Mama & Papa, Arnie Forman as Foreman, Arielle Mantel, Tara Caddell, Joe Beil & John Chickering as the Gospel quartet, Geri Campbell as Edith & Melody Rawlings as Ethel
Ensemble: Katie Lutz, Paul Hernandez, Arnie Forman, Arielle Mantel, Tara Caddell, Joe Beil, John Chickering, Steve & Melody Rawlings, Charlin West, Geri Campbell, Scott Warner, Isabella Keyes, Naomi Winkler, Rachel Jackson, Seth McKinney, Nathan DeVoe, Tori Brinker, Laurel Ellis, Kathleen DeWitt, Mark Kozelek, Jerica Henline & Hannah Diesterhaft
Dancers: Tim Lutz, Rachel Handkins, Jonathan Lohrmann, Amy Weddle, Donny Elkins, Rebekah LeDuc, John Chickering, Laurel Ellis, Derrick Dinwiddie, Angie Baker, Mark Kozelek, Hannah Diesterhaft, Levi Sherman, Jerica Henline, Nathan DeVoe, Tori Brinker, Seth McKinney & Isabella Keyes

Rose is a young Mexican migrant, abandoned and lost in turbulent 1930s California. She clings to Margaret Thomas, a Kansas farmwife displaced by the Dust Bowl. Together they grieve a lost family and search for home and healing in the midst of unrelenting hardships. Could John Bollen, the generous wheat farmer down the road, be a savior for them both? A powerful journey of the heart unfolds for three people who find their lives intertwined, each desperate to heal the past and embrace a new future.

  • Fri, Aug. 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 27 at 2pm

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