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May 9, 2022 · 9:20 am

Get geared up for the 2022 Southwest Regional OCTAFest Convention!

ACT_logoIt’s been a long two years, but we’re back and ready and rarin’ to have an in-person convention once again! 

​Excited? Giddy? You should be~ we are, too! The 2022 OCTAFest and ACT Cincinnati Convention Registration forms have been mailed out old school style via USPS, but if that’s not your jam, you can also register online for excerpts, lunch, banquet, and awards starting today: https://www.actcincinnati.org/registration. While you’re at it, take a look at our new website at http://www.actcincinnati.org. We hope you like our new look!

If you haven’t already, be sure to make hotel reservations at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash before June 5, 2022. ACT Cincinnati has a group rate at the Embassy Suites for the weekend of June 16-19, 2022. ​

Booking Link: https://group.embassysuites.com/uj6g46
Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Northeast Blue Ash

Group Name: Act Cincinnati
Group Code: CESXAC

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​And finally, don’t forget our split the pot! We’re selling tickets online up until the weekend of the convention when we will switch to selling with cash only. Tickets are $10 for 1, $25 for 3- a great way to help ACT and earn a little spending money for yourself!

​Get excited to be back watching live theater in person again! Can’t wait to see your smiling faces in June!

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May 22, 2020 · 10:55 am

2020 OCTA Events Have Been Cancelled

OCTA_logoFrom OHIO COMMUNITY THEATRE ASSOCIATION STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 OCTA Regionals, OCTA, Jr. and the OCTA State Conference 2020.

The COVID-19 situation posed new challenges, both in terms of safety and logistics, to our regionals, OCTA, Jr and OCTA State Conference and the decision to cancel was made after great deliberation by the OCTA State Board and Regional Reps. Our ability to guarantee a healthy environment for our participants throughout the experience was of primary importance in this decision. Even though the actual events are months away and the landscape is still very uncertain, the safety issues of rehearsal spaces, live performances, audience social distancing, hotel and buffet meals indicate cancellation as the wisest course for this year.

Participation in any OCTA event is an experience that cannot be replaced, and we are saddened that we cannot provide that opportunity for our participants and member theatres this year. Plans are already being made for the OCTA 2020-2021 Season.

On behalf of the entire OCTA State Board and our Regional Representatives, thank you for your continued interest and support of OCTA and our programs.  We depend on your membership and participation to make OCTA a viable organization for community theatre participants across the state of Ohio to not only have educational opportunities but also to receive recognition for their efforts on and off the stage.

Break-a-leg to all our member theatres as we begin to re-open our theatres and tread the boards once again!

Joe Barton, President

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May 9, 2020 · 12:28 pm

ACT/OCTA Festival Scheduled for June 18th-20th Going Virtual

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ACT of Greater Cincinnati.

Dear ACT Members,

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of our members, and the financial well-being of our organization, ACT-Cincinnati has made the difficult decision to move this year’s ACT/OCTA Festival scheduled for June 18th-20th to a virtual event.

This was put to a vote of the ACT-Cincinnati member theaters, and the result was 14-0 in favor of the change with one group abstaining and two groups not responding.

Unfortunately, this means no excerpts will be held. The ACT-Executive Board along with the support of the Long-Range Judging Committee will host the awards online starting at 7 PM EST on Saturday, June 20th.

Details will be forthcoming, but we still encourage members to dress up in the comfort of their own homes, tune in, share photos to social media, and celebrate the season. It will be different, for sure, but the show will go on in a way that we can maintain the safety of everyone involved.

Please stay safe, stay healthy, and we look forward to when we come together as a theater community again.

Sincerely,

Dan Maloney, President of ACT-Cincinnati
Amanda Emmons Shumate – 1st VP of ACT-Cincinnati/Conference Chair

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September 4, 2019 · 10:26 am

Excerpt Awards From 2019 OCTA State Convention

OCTA_logoFIRST DATE – Footlighters Inc.

  • Excellence in Costumes – Kristie Marasch & Amanda Marasch
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Xan Waddell Jeffery
  • Excellence in Directing – Jerry Wiesenhahn
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Man #1 – Gregory Shaffer
  • Outstanding in Ensemble – The Cast

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – Village Players

  • Outstanding in Acting – Scott Unes
  • Outstanding Use of the Sense of Smell as Satan – Michael Ireland
  • Excellence in Acting – Michael Ireland
  • Excellence in Acting – Chris Payne
  • Excellence in Acting – Rose Vanden Eynden
  • Excellence in a Featured Role – Amy Sullivan
  • Excellence in Light Design – Elena Sokoloski
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast
  • Excellence in Direction – Dan Maloney

LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE – The Drama Workshop

  • Merit in Direction – Rose Vanden Eynden
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast
  • Excellence in Acting – Kristy Rucker
  • Excellence in Acting – Linda Callahan
  • Outstanding in Sound Design – Jason Cox
  • Outstanding in Sound Design – Rose Vanden Eynden
  • Outstanding in Acting – Holly Sauerbrunn

ORDINARY DAYS – INNOVAtheatre

  • Merit in Light Design- Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance- Alex Ross
  • Excellence in Ensemble- The Cast
  • Excellence in Directing- Jacqlyn Schott

OUT OF STERNO – Mariemont Players

  • Outstanding in Acting – Patrick Kramer
  • Excellence in Acting – Patricia Mullins
  • Excellence in Acting – Julia Hedges
  • Excellence in Costumes – Peggy Stouffer
  • Excellence in Set Design – Dan Dermody
  • Excellence in Direction – Dan Maloney
  • Merit in Sound Design – Dan Maloney

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June 28, 2017 · 10:34 am

The Passing of Fred Wise

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Fred Wise.

As we announced at the festival Friday, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Fred Wise, Ohio Community Theatre Association historian, board member, and long-time friend. He will be sorely missed by all of the OCTA Family. Please keep his daughter, Aara, and the rest of Fred’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 30, from 5:00 to 8:00, at the Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 W. Main St., Newark, OH. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, at 10:00 am. Complete details can be viewed at www.vocfh.com.

Sincerely,
Wayne Kirsch
OCTA 1st VP

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