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October 30, 2018 · 3:20 pm

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Runs Nov. 29-Dec. 9

NKU_Pride and Prejudice logoPRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Northern Kentucky University
Nov. 29-Dec. 9
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Cast: Kevin Birdwhistell as Mr. Bennet, Makenzie Ruff as Lydia Benett/Dance Captain, Faith Von Handorf as Georgiana Darcy, Rachel Kazee as Elizabeth Bennet, Melody Lindsey as Mary Bennet, Courtney Mulford as Charlotte Lucas, Piper Bates as Jane Bennet, Sara Cox as Kitty Bennet, Katherine Salee as Mrs. Bennet, Isaiah Reaves as Mr. Bingley, Alexander Slade as Colonel Fitzwilliam, Tyler Rosenblatt as Mr. Darcy, Ben Eglian as Mr. Lucas, James Dawson as Mr. Gardiner, Randolph Geers as Mr. William Collins, Victoria Avery as Miss Caroline Bingley, Zoe Brooks-Jeffiers as Mrs. Gardiner, Logan Weinfurtner as Lt. George Wickham, Amellia Adkins as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Mikinley Lustenberg as Housekeeper & Mattison Sullivan as Dancer/Officer/Manservant/Dance Captain

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm

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October 30, 2018 · 1:00 pm

Cast Announced for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Northern Kentucky University

NKU_SOTA logoAnnouncing the cast for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, running Nov. 29-Dec. 9.

  • Mr. Bennet – Kevin Birdwhistell
  • Lydia Bennet/Dance Captain – Makenzie Ruff
  • Georgiana Darcy – Faith Von Handorf
  • Elizabeth Bennet – Rachel Kazee
  • Mary Bennet – Melody Lindsey
  • Charlotte Lucas – Courtney Mulford
  • Jane Bennet – Piper Bates
  • Kitty Bennet – Sara Cox
  • Mrs. Bennet – Katherine Salee
  • Mr. Bingley – Isaiah Reaves
  • Colonel Fitzwilliam – Alexander Slade
  • Mr. Darcy – Tyler Rosenblatt
  • Mr. Lucas – Ben Eglian
  • Mr. Gardiner – James Dawson
  • Mr. William Collins – Randolph Geers
  • Miss Caroline Bingley – Victoria Avery
  • Mrs. Gardiner – Zoe Brooks-Jeffiers
  • Lt. George Wickham – Logan Weinfurtner
  • Lady Catherine de Bourgh – Amellia Adkins
  • Housekeeper – Mikinley Lustenberg
  • Dancer/Officer/Manservant/Dance Captain – Mattison Sullivan

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is a refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel involving manners, courtship and relationships. When the independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome but enigmatic Mr. Darcy, all feelings of attraction are muted by his pride and her prejudice. As their worlds keep colliding, their attraction increases and the sparks begin to fly in directions no one could have predicted. Arguably the most beloved of Austen’s works, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE comes to life with all the wit and romance from the classic novel.

Tickets can be ordered at nku.edu/sotatickets or by calling the Box Office at 859-572-5464.

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October 11, 2018 · 12:40 pm

Expect the Weird and Unusual with MARISOL at NKU

NKU_Marisol logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its 2018-2019 Theatre + Dance season with MARISOL, which runs Oct. 23-28 in NKU’s Stauss Theatre. Please be advised that MARISOL contains mature language and subject matter.

Winner of the 1993 Obie Playwriting Award, MARISOL follows a young, book-smart woman named Marisol Perez, who works in Manhattan as a copy editor. After narrowly escaping a vicious attack, she is visited by her guardian angel who informs her that she can no longer serve as Marisol’s protector. The angel has been called to lead an angelic campaign – a struggle which throws the human world into complete chaos. MARISOL is a poetry-infused dark fantasia that grapples with a combination of surreal situations, spiritual and social issues, and political consciousness – a fascinating mix of the gritty and the sublime.

From its 1992 debut at the Humana Festival of New American Plays, Louisville, Kentucky, through its 1993 opening at the Joseph Papp Public Theatre in New York City, to multiple more recent venues around the country since its inception, critics and scholars have classified José Rivera’s Obie-award winning MARISOL variously as Magical Realism, Theatre of the Absurd, and Sociospatial Theatre. This production explores all of those facets of this complex script, and perhaps, just a bit more.

The NKU cast features Kearston Hawkins-Johnson (Marisol), Je ‘Shaun Jackson (Angel), Ashley Martin (June/2nd Voice), Calvin Taylor (Lenny), Charles Adams (Man with Golf Club/Subway Announcer), Jarod Higgins (Man with Scar Tissue/Radio Voice), Christian Silva (Man with Ice Cream/3rd Voice), Brenda Moran (Woman with Furs/1st Voice), and Emma Moss (Angel of Chaos/Dance Captain); Angels of Chaos: Arianna Catalano, Heather Handrich, & Grace Vetter.

The show is directed by Daryl Harris. Other creative team members include Farley Norman (Directing Consultant), Brian Robertson (Fight Choreographer), Katie Tierney (Fight Captain), and Tracey Bonner (Dance Consultant). Anna Catton (Scenic Designer) is supported by an award from the Tom and Christine Neyer Family Visiting Artist. The Stage Manager is Holden Wiggins and Assistant Stage Manager is Emily Coffey.

For more information, call the NKU School of the Arts Box Office at (859) 572-5464 or visit nku.edu/sotatickets.

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October 3, 2018 · 3:32 pm

BIG FISH Review

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Charlie Lindeman as Young Will & Collin Newton as Edward Bloom. Photo by Philip Krinsky Productions.

BIG FISH presented by the Northern Kentucky University through Oct. 7. Click here for a synopsis and more information on the production. I attended the opening Sunday matinee.

Northern Kentucky University kicks off its 2018-19 season with the musical BIG FISH, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and John August’s Columbia Motion Picture screenplay which was directed by Tim Burton.

The show, directed by Jamey Strawn, was well-paced with strong stage pictures and some nicely handled intimate moments. Also well staged was the choreography by Tracey Bonner.

Adria Whitfill impresses as wife and mother Sandra Bloom. The actress found a great balance in dealing with the two headstrong men in her life. Also up to the challenge of their leading roles were Collin Newton as Edward Bloom and Matthew Nassida as son Will. I did feel that Will came off a bit too harsh in the first scene with his father. The performance also included solid work by Sara Cox, Charlie Lindeman, Chloe Price, Sam Johnson, and Ben Cohen in their supporting roles and across the board by the remainder of the cast.

Under the music direction of Damon Stevens, the show sounded great in both its orchestration and vocal performances. Jeremiah Kearns’ sound design was balanced throughout the performance.

Ronald A. Shaw’s simple set design, complemented by several set pieces, was effective for this production. The way the field of daffodils was portrayed was clever, but I wish there had been some way to “flow them forward” or surround the characters on stage to display the sheer volume of flowers.

The costumes, designed by Elizabeth Joos with assistance from Lizzzie Lotterer and Rachel Alford, worked well in bringing the myriad of characters to life that inhabit Edward Bloom’s stories. That being said, I was a bit unclear about the intent of the costumes for the witch and her “minions.” For me, the design and color choices didn’t seem to define the characters or their environment.

Overall, a strong production of this charming and heartfelt musical.

My rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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September 21, 2018 · 9:39 am

MARISOL Runs Oct. 23-28

NKU_Marisol logoMARISOL
Northern Kentucky University
Oct. 23-28
Stauss Theatre [Highland Heights]

Directed by Daryl Harris

Cast: Kearston Hawkins-Johnson as Marisol, Je ‘Shaun Jackson as Angel, Ashley Martin as June/2nd Voice, Calvin Taylor as Lenny, Charles Adams as Man with Golf Club/Subway Announcer, Jarod Higgins as Man with Scar Tissue/Radio Voice, Christian Silva as Man with Ice Cream/3rd Voice, Brenda Moran as Woman with Furs/1st Voice & D. J. Bruegge as Angel of Chaos/Dance Captain
Angels of Chaos: Arianna Catalano, Heather Handrich, Emma Moss & Grace Vetter

Winner of the 1993 Obie Playwriting Award, MARISOL follows a young, book-smart woman named Marisol Perez, who works in Manhattan as a copy editor. After narrowly escaping a vicious attack, she is visited by her guardian angel who informs her that she can no longer serve as Marisol’s protector. The angel has been called to lead an angelic campaign – a struggle which throws the human world into complete chaos. MARISOL is a poetry-infused dark fantasia that grapples with a combination of surreal situations, spiritual and social issues, and political consciousness – a fascinating mix of the gritty and the sublime. MARISOL contains mature language and subject matter.

The remainder of the run is completely SOLD OUT.

Wait List/Stand-By Policy

Starting one hour prior to a performance, the Box Office Manager will begin a wait list. If any seats become available, they will be sold to those on the wait list in the order in which they signed up. If you are called and not present, your name will be removed.

We do not take wait list names over the phone; you must arrive in person to sign up. We cannot guarantee seats will become available.

Tickets will be sold at full price — each patron on the wait list may purchase a maximum of four tickets, subject to availability.

  • Tue-Sat, Oct. 23-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 28 at 2pm

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