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September 3, 2013 · 8:57 pm

ON CUE: OCTA Conference 2013 Part I

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The electronic newsletter of the Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati

OCTA Conference 2013, Part I
Linda Roll, editor
llroll69@hotmail.com

This part of the Newsletter will concentrate on the activities over the Labor Day Weekend. This is for all of you who did not make it to Dayton and were curious as to how our theatres did.

Southwest had a great showing at the conference. Our three shows won numerous accolades from the judges and the audience members. Here are the results from Mondays award presentations:

For Eleemosynary

  • Merit in Acting as Dorothea Westbrook Anne Wrider
  • Outstanding in Acting as Echo Kaleigh Howland

For Spring Awakening

  • Merit in Acting as Ilse Carrie Makin
  • Excellence in Musical Directing Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Acting as Wendla Emily Rowekamp
  • Outstanding in Acting as Melchior Steffen Whorton
  • Outstanding in Acting as Moritz Kevin Rutkowski
  • Outstanding Dramatic Moment
  • as the Father Brian Berendts
  • Outstanding in Ensemble The Cast
  • Outstanding in Musical Performance The Orchestra
  • Outstanding in Sound Execution Eric Bardes
  • Outstanding in Choreography Jules Shumate
  • Outstanding in Directing Jen McGuire
  • Outstanding in Directing Jered Ryan

For The Great American Trailer Park Musical

  • Merit in Set Design Scott Baker
  • Merit in Costuming Linda Roll
  • Merit in Acting as Pippi Aubrey Wilson
  • Merit in Choreography Jules Shumate
  • Excellence in Ensemble as Trailer Park Gossips Amy Grace Curtis
  • Excellence in Ensemble as Trailer Park Gossips Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Ensemble as
  • Trailer Park Gossips Pam Blessing
  • Outstanding in Acting as Jeannie Emily Carroll 

Congratulations to all of the winners and to the wonderful casts of all three shows.

Other awards presented over the weekend:

Technical Awards

  • Outstanding in Light Design to Eric Bardes for Tuesdays With Morrie
  • Excellence in Light Design to Steve Simon for The Passion of Dracula
  • Excellence in Sound Design to Paul Simon for The Passion of Dracula
  • Outstanding in Special Effects to Thomas Bergquist for The Passion of Dracula

There were no entries from our region in the Set Design or Costume Awards. There were only 2 entries for the season brochure competition which meant the board cancelled this competition. There were also no awards given out to any of our groups in the Newsletter Competition.

As your theatres begin your seasons, please look at these annual awards and see what is needed to enter them. These awards are for those people who do all of the technical work that supports each of our theatres. PLEASE make an effort to enter. The information usually does not change over the years, so go to the OCTA website and look over the rules to enter. www.ohiocommunitytheatre.org. 

Peggy Kenney received the Dick Beal Outstanding Regional Rep Award. 

In the costume contest at the banquet, the following were winners:

  • Original Couple Pam Blessing& Peggy Kenney as Over The Rainbow
  • Creative Single Ruth& Sean Shuster as The Twister
  • Original Single Luka Ashley Carter as The Wicked Bitch of the Southwest 

No SW OCTAfeud team made it to the final round of OCTAfeud despite a valiant effort from all of the groups who entered. There is always next year.

There will be more information on the OCTA conference as well as ACT news coming in a few days.

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June 24, 2013 · 10:05 am

2013 Orchid Awards

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The Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of our groups.

Please note this is a partial list that will be updated as information is provided.

Orchid awards for the 2012-2013 Season:

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June 13, 2013 · 11:52 am

OCTAFest Schedule of Excerpts

OCTA_logoThe annual OCTAFEST will be presented June 21 and 22 at Miami University Parrish Auditorium – Hamilton, OH

  • Early Bird registration period has closed, however standard rates are in place.
  • All registrations must be in by June 17.
  • To print a form or register via Pay Pal, please go to http://cinstages.com/ACT/ACTconference.asp 

SCHEDULE OF EXCERPTS

Fri, June 21

  • 7:30pm DOUBT, A PARABLE The Drama Workshop
  • 8:30pm I HATE HAMLET The Sunset Players

Sun, June 22

  • 9am ELEEMOSYNARY Stagecrafters
  • 10am ONE FREAKY AFTERNOON IN THE OFFICE LUNCHROOM Village Players
  • 11am THE LARAMIE PROJECT CenterStage Players of Ohio
  • LUNCH
  • 1pm THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Footlighters
  • 2pm OF MICE AND MEN Mason Community Players
  • 3pm SPRING AWAKENING Showbiz Players
  • 4pm YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU Milford Theatre Guilde

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January 9, 2013 · 11:43 am

AACTFest on Jan. 18-19

OCTA_logoAs you might know the Ohio AACTFest will be held here in Cincinnati at Seton High School on January 18th & 19th. Over the past years, the SW region has requested that the state AACTFest should not be held in February because too many shows happen locally during that month. So the excerpts have been moved to January. Now we need YOUR SUPPORT. We need you to come see three great excerpts which will start about 1:15 on Saturday. Remember each excerpt can be an hour in length for the AACTFEST so please join us and show the SW region spirit.

The three excerpts will be:

  • The Drama Workshops, JERRY FINNEGAN’S SISTER
  • MTVArts, HIDDEN IN THE PICTURE
  • Alcove Theatre. CLOSER

There will also be a special preview of an excerpt which was made into a movie. The directors will share some insights about how the film was made.

You are also invited to participate in a computer workshop “Wisely Using the Computer for your theatre” on Saturday morning at Elder High School. This is FREE if you attend the AACTFest or only $10 if you only come to the workshop. Jesse Bernal and Gary Rogers will moderate the workshop.

Have you ever thought about becoming an adjudicator for the OCTA regional festivals? Now is the time to get the training or renew your skills if you were a previous responder. There will be a workshop beginning with the training session at 9:30 AM at Midway School, continuing as the excerpts are viewed and then completing the training with a discussion session after the last show. This is only $10 added to the basic registration. You will get more details when you sign up.

Lastly, ACT-Cincinnati is sponsoring the welcoming party on Friday evening at Dunham Recreation Center and you are invited to come an meet the OCTA board and the actors/crew from the shows. Please contact Peggy Kenney for more details, makenney127@gmail.com. At the last ACT meeting, all SW groups were asked to donate $15 to help offset the cost of this event. There are still some groups who have not given this money. Please send your check made payable to ACT to Joy Sharp. She will then forward the money to the AACTfest committee chair.

Below is a special registration form for local people. We would love for you to join us so please look at the form but act quickly because the deadline is January 10th.

Hope to see you soon,

Peggy Kenney
AACTFest Chair and SW regional OCTA rep

Special Local Registration form

OHIO COMMUNITY THEATRE ASSOCIATION
STATE AACTFest 2013
SETON HIGH SCHOOL, 3901 GLENWAY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45205
“ALL ROADS LEAD TO CARMEL”
2013 STATE AACTFest Registration Form (January 18-20, 2013)

(Please use one form per person & print or type information)

Name:____________________________________________Badge Name:___ ___________

Address:________________________________________E-mail:_______________________

City:_____________________________State:_______________Zip:____________________

Phone(_______)__________________Theatre Affiliation:__________________________

Cancellation and returned Check Policy

Registration refunds. less a $10.00 administration charge, will be made for cancellations received on or before January 4, 2013. NO

REFUNDS will be made for cancellations after 1/10/13. Refunds will be mailed after event. Registrations posted marked after 1/10/13 can not be guaranteed banquet tickets. A $20.00 fee will be charged for all return checks.

Pre-Registration – Prior to January 10, 2013 $40.00 _______ (includes excerpts, welcoming party, banquet and computer WS if interested)

Banquet/party only – prior to Jan 10th $25.00 ________

Excerpts only- (prior or at door) $20.00 ________

Responders training WS ( you will be contacted with details) $10.00 ________

I also want to sign up for the Computer WS, Saturday AM No charge _______

(Details will be sent to you via email)

“Wisely Using the Computer for your Theatre” Workshop Only $10.00 ________

(FEE ONLY if no other event registration)

Sub- Total _______

Individual OCTA Member 10% Discount- Membership Number ___________ ___________

(Optional) 2013 OCTA Patron Donation ________

GRAND TOTAL _________

Important: If you plan to attend either workshop, please Inform Peggy Kenney before Jan 10th, makenney127@gmail.com or call 513.661.4359

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

_____Visa _____Mastercard

Name ______________________

Card # ___________________

Expiration Date ______________

Signature ________________________

Make Checks payable to OCTA. Mail this form w/check to:
Aara Wise, OCTA Admin Asst.
464 Sherwood Downs Rd. S
Newark, Ohio 43055
OCTA1953@gmail.com

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June 27, 2012 · 4:10 pm

2012 OCTAFest Excerpt Awards

Thirteen theatres presented excerpts from their current season over the three day period. There were dramas, musicals and comedies, and they all provided great entertainment for the audiences. Thanks to all the theatres that brought excerpts this year.

Marty Williams was the OCTAfest chair for our region this year. The adjudicators were Jerry Zimmerman, Connie Murphy and Joe Barton. Their jobs were made very difficult due to the excellent theatre from our region. After much deliberation, they made their selections. Now for the winners:

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES

  • Shawn Toadvine as L.M.
    Excellence in Vocal Performance
  • Amy Grace Curtis & Pam Day
    Merit in Duet Performance in “Sisters”
  • Shawn Toadvine
    Excellence in Set Design
JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG
  • Dee Dunn as Mrs. Halbestadt
    Excellence in Acting
  • Joel Lind as Rudolph Peterson
    Outstanding in Acting
THE CRUCIBLE
  • Dan Cohen
    Outstanding in Directing
  • Pegatha Eddingfield
    Merit in Costume Design
  • The Cast
    Excellence in Ensemble
  • David Levy as John Proctor
    Excellence in Acting
  • Tara Williams as Elizabeth Proctor
    Excellence in Acting
  • Lily Hidalgo as Mary Warren
    Merit in Acting
  • Glenn Schaich as Reverend John Hale
    Merit in Acting

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

  • Tony Wright as Lucien B. Smith
    Merit in Acting

AVENUE Q

  • Bunny Arszman
    Excellence in Directing
  • Sherry McCamley
    Outstanding in Musical Direction
  • Lara Gonzalez
    Outstanding in Vocal Direction
  • Wes Ledyard
    Oustanding in Puppet Creation
  • Scott Ledyard
    Excellence in Puppet Creation
  • Showbiz Players, Inc.
    Outstanding Ensemble
  • The Orchestra
    Outstanding in Musical Performance
  • Robert Breslin as Princeton
    Outstanding in Musical Performance
  • Emily Rowekamp as Kate Monster
    Outstanding in Musical Performance
  • Nate Moster as Rod
    Excellence in Musical Performance
  • Bill Geraghty as Nicky
    Excellence in Musical Performance
  • Erin McCamley as Christmas Eve
    Outstanding in Musical Performance
  • John Woll as Brian
    Merit in Musical Performance
  • Burgess Byrd as Gary Coleman
    Outstanding in Acting
  • Ken Goldhoff as Trekkie Monster
    Excellence in Musical Performance
  • Mike Fielder
    Excellence in Puppeteering
  • Julie Wacksman
    Excellence in Puppeteering
  • Jules Shumate
    Excellence in Puppeteering

THE DINING ROOM

  • Karen Oehler
    Merit in Directing
  • Paula Whitaker as Old Lady
    Merit in Acting
  • Rebecca Smith as Dora
    Merit in Acting
  • Bett Kooris as Aunt Harriet
    Merit in Acting

RENT

  • Robert Weidle
    Merit in Directing
  • Jim Curtis, Amie Marmer, Karen Wiebe
    Excellence in Costuming
  • Missy Whitis
    Excellence in Musical Directing
  • The Orchestra
    Excellence in Musical Performance
  • The Cast
    Excellence in Ensemble
  • Steffen Whorton as Collins
    Excellence in Acting and Musical Performance
  • Tina de Alderete as Mimi
    Excellence in Musical Performance
  • Brandon Fox as Mark
    Merit in Acting

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

  • The Cast
    Outstanding in Ensemble
  • Ginny Weil
    Merit in Directing
  • Norma Niinements as Aida
    Ouststanding in Acting
  • Bill Hartnett as Frank
    Excellence in Acting
  • Ann Baker as Emma
    Outstanding in Acting
  • Arny Stoller as Nunzio
    Excellence in Acting
  • Michael Sauer as Nicky
    Excellence in Acting

FOREVER PLAID

  • Pam Blessing
    Excellence in Choreography
  • The Cast
    Merit in Ensemble

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

  •  Jef Brown
    Excellence in Directing
  • Jef Brown
    Excellence in Set Design and Décor
  • Burt McCollom as Inspector Goole
    Merit in Acting
  • Betty Coulter as Sybil
    Excellence in Acting
  • Wayne Kirsch as Arthur
    Excellence in Acting
  • Ryan Fissel as Eric
    Merit in Acting
  • Village Players of Ft. Thomas
    Excellence in Ensemble

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB

  • Jan Yearout
    Merit in Costume Design

SONGS FROM THE TALL GRASS

  • The Cast
    Excellence in Vocal Ensemble
  • Jay Goodlett
    Merit in Choreography
  • The Children’s Ensemble
    Merit in Ensemble
  • Aaron Leonard as the Narrator
    Excellence in Muscial Performance
  • Anna Schindler as The Daughter
    Merit in Musical Performance
  • Alex Laflin as The Son
    Merit in Acting
  • Maddie Perry as The Little Shoes Girl
    Merit in Vocal Performance
  • Tammy Howard Leonard
    Merit in Costume Design

The invitees to the State conference over Labor Day weekend are AVENUE Q presented by Showbiz, THE CRUCIBLE presented by The Drama Workshop, and RENT presented by Footlighters. The alternate is AN INSPECTOR CALLS presented by Village Players. Congratulations to all of the winners.

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