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May 28, 2025 · 3:19 pm

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Runs June 26-29

SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Rise Up Performing Arts
June 26-29
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed by Rodney Neal

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard” (William Shakespeare). When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self….and all that jazz.

  • Thu-Sat, June 26-28 at 7pm
  • Sun, June 29 at 2pm

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March 7, 2025 · 6:25 pm

Auditions Announced for SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Rise Up Performing Arts

Ready to be part of a hilarious, show-stopping musical? Join us as we bring the riotous world of Something Rotten! to life. This Tony-nominated hit is packed with humor, incredible music, and unforgettable characters.

Audition Details:

  • March 21 from 6-9pm
  • March 22 from Noon-3pm

Location: Rise Up Performing Arts | 228 Court St

Who Can Audition: Ages 14-18

Set in the Renaissance but with a modern twist, Something Rotten! follows the Bottom brothers as they struggle to find theatrical success while competing with none other than William Shakespeare. It’s a show bursting with wit, creativity, and plenty of musical theater magic!

Sign up now: www.riseupperformingarts.com

Performance dates: June 26-29

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January 12, 2025 · 8:04 pm

Auditions Announced for BRIGHT STAR at Rise Up Performing Arts

Seeking strong singers and actors ages 14-18 years old.

Please prepare a 1 minute musical theatre style song.  Please use an accompaniment track, without vocals. There will be a speaker connection and Bluetooth for phones. Please have music cued up to where your singing will begin.

Auditions: January 27th & 28th (from 6-9pm)
Callbacks: January 29th

Rehearsals Begin: February 2nd
Rehearsals: Sunday 3-6, Monday and Thursdays 6-9

For: Ages 14-18

Move In: March 16th
Show Dates: March 27th – 30th

Show Location: The Sorg Opera House

Directed by: Angie Neal

Please complete both the sign up link and the audition registration form available on the Rise Up website. Deadline to submit is Jan. 20th

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November 8, 2023 · 5:55 pm

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 7-10

RISE_White ChristmasIrving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS
Rise Up Performing Arts
Dec. 7-10
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed by Rodney Neal

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 7-8 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm

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October 24, 2023 · 7:05 pm

ANNIE JR Runs Nov. 9-12

RISEUP_AnnieANNIE JR 
Rise Up Performing Arts
Nov. 9-12
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed by Bill Balfour

With a perfect combination of street-smarts and optimism, Annie warms the hearts of the audience as we witness her rise from next-to-nothing in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who left her at the orphanage years ago. However, things don’t quite work out the way she has planned. She does however thwart the plans of the evil Miss Hannigan and finds a new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, secretary Grace Farrell, and her lovable pooch, Sandy

  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 9-10 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm & 5pm

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