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April 20, 2015 · 3:41 pm

Auditions Announced for COMPANY at The Carnegie

TC_logo_newRobert is single, but all of his friends are married. He envies their love and companionship, but can’t seem to part with his bachelor ways. On his 35th birthday, they surprise him with a cake and a birthday wish that will leave him pondering the life he’s chosen. Full of lively, idiosyncratic characters, in addition to some of Sondheim’s best known songs, COMPANY is a rollicking and reflective send up of the modern relationship. Both poignant and funny, anyone who’s been in love can find a little of themselves in this contemporary Broadway classic.

Winner of twelve Tony Awards (including “Best Musical”) in 1971 and three Tony Awards (including “Best Revival of a Musical”) in 2007, COMPANY is one of the most beloved musicals of the modern era. Featuring hit songs such as “Another Hundred People,” “Side by Side by Side,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” and “Being Alive,” COMPANY is musical comedy at its very best.

Directed by Corrie Danieley
Music Direction by Erin McCamley
Choreography by Jennifer Martin

Performances August 15-16, 21-23, 28-30
Rehearsals evenings and weekends July 13th-August 14th

Auditions by Appointment on May 9th 1pm-5pm or May 10th 1pm-5pm
To schedule a time slot, please contact Jessica Picado, jpicado@thecarnegie.com

  •  Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show- An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A cappella auditions, or those with pre-recorded accompaniment, will not be considered.
  • There will be a short movement audition so please dress appropriately.
  • You may also be asked to read from the script.
  • Resume listing theatrical experience and headshot/picture are required to audition.
  • Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

Auditions will take place in the Eva G. Farris Education Center at The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd. Covington KY, 41011

Available Roles:

  • Robert, Male, Baritone, 30 – 40. A middle class man with a sleek bachelor pad caught between living the single life and watching his married friends live out their different happily-ever-afters… and sometimes not.
  • April, Female, Mezzo, 21 – 30. One of Robert’s girlfriends, an airline hostess, naïve and ditzy.
  • Harry, Male, Baritone, 30 – 45. Sarah’s husband, struggling not to be ‘whipped’, recent recipient of a DWI.
  • Susan, Female, Mezzo, 25 – 35. A sweet, Southern Belle, and adoring wife of Peter.
  • Kathy, Female, Mezzo, 30 – 40. One of Robert’s recent girlfriends who is getting married and moving.
  • Marta, Female, Mezzo, 25 – 35. One of Robert’s girlfriends, in touch with the common man, passionate about her beliefs.
  • Peter, Male, Baritone, 25 – 35. Ideal, Ivy League-type, married to Susan.
  • Jenny, Female, Soprano, 30 – 45. Middle-class, run-of-the-mill wife of David.
  • David, Male, Tenor, 30 – 45. Middle-class, attempting-to-be-modern husband of Jenny.
  • Amy, Female, Alto, 25 – 40. Frantic, anxious, bride-to-be of Paul, who overanalyzes everything.
  • Paul, Male, Tenor, 25 – 40. Calm, cool, loving groom-to-be of Amy, who loves her more than life.
  • Larry, Male, Tenor, 45 – 65. Somewhat oblivious, enjoying-life-in-the-moment, husband of Joanne.
  • Sarah, Female, Alto, 30 – 40. Know-it-all, dieting wife of Harry, who has taken up karate.
  • Joanne, Female, Alto, 45 – 65. Sharp-tongued realist who knows what she wants, and often wants a drink… or ten.

COMPANY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com.

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April 17, 2015 · 11:31 am

Auditions Announced for SLEUTH at The Carnegie

The Carnegie Announces Auditions for SLEUTH!

TC_logo_newFamous mystery writer, Anthony Wyke, loves to play games. But when he finds out his wife plans to leave him for a young travel agent, he plots a game with murderous consequences. Of course, in a mystery, things are never quite as they seem and games can quickly get out of hand. SLEUTH is the winner of both Tony and Drama Desk awards for Best Play, and has been adapted for the silver screen several times over.

Directed by Greg Procaccino
Performances November 7-8, 13-15, 20-22
Rehearsals evenings and weekends October 5th-November 6th

Auditions by Appointment on Saturday, May 16th 1-3pm
To schedule a time slot, please contact Jessica Picado, jpicado@thecarnegie.com

  • Please prepare a 1 minute monologue that shows a British accent.
  • Actors may also be asked to read from the script.
  • Resume listing theatrical experience and headshot/picture are required to audition.
  • Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

Auditions will take place in the Eva G. Farris Education Center at The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd. Covington KY, 41011

Available Roles:

Andrew Wyke – Male 50 + Dynamic, animated, carries most of the script. An older man gone slightly to seed. A very successful writer of detective novels and a man who does not like to lose. A man who changes the rules to get what he wants.

Milo Tindle – Male 25 – 35. Milo is the young man in love with Andrew Wyke’s wife. When he gets caught up in a deal that’s too good to be true the game changes everything about him. Actor must be able to create different voices/mannerism to play 3 other characters while in disguise.

SLEUTH is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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April 16, 2015 · 2:55 pm

THE UNDERPANTS Review

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Brian Griffin as Versati, Erin Ward as Louise Maske, Michael Hall as Cohen & Randy Lee Bailey as Theo Maske. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Brian Griffin as Versati, Erin Ward as Louise Maske, Michael Hall as Cohen & Randy Lee Bailey as Theo Maske. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE UNDERPANTS presented by The Carnegie through April 26. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening night performance.

As the lights come up and music plays, Theo Maske (Randy lee Baily) and his wife, Louise (Erin Ward) have a pantomimed confrontation over “The Underpants” incident. I thought this was a great introduction to the farce I was about to see. Unfortunately once the dialogue started, that energy seemed to disappear, offering a very sedate and conversational farce for the most part. As the second act progressed toward its hectic conclusion the energy level did reach farce-level.

Tom Manning as Klinglehoff, Jodie Schwegmann-Meyn as Gertrude & Erin Ward as Louise Maske. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Tom Manning as Klinglehoff, Jodie Schwegmann-Meyn as Gertrude & Erin Ward as Louise Maske. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Among the talented ensemble, I really enjoyed Jodie Schwegmann-Meyn as Gertrude. Every time she entered a scene, she brought a great character and great energy to the stage. Tom Manning’s character of Klinlehoff makes an appearance late in the second act. It’s a fun role but I had issues understanding his dialogue at times.

Randy Lee Bailey as Theo Maske & Erin Ward as his wife Louise, Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Randy Lee Bailey as Theo Maske & Erin Ward as his wife Louise, Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

The set was a stand out element of the production. Scenic designer Ryan Howell created a great multi-level play space. The color scheme of the set complemented the colors of the theater so well that the set looked like it belong there.

Overall a good production that hasn’t found its equilibrium yet in characterization and tone.

My rating: 3.75 out of 5

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April 14, 2015 · 5:55 pm

LCT Review of THE UNDERPANTS

LCT_VThis review has been reposted courtesy of the League of Cincinnati Theatres. For more LCT reviews click here to visit their reviews page.

If you are looking for a lighthearted night out, The Carnegie Theatre concludes its season with The Underpants, a bedroom farce adapted by comedian Steve Martin. The Underpants is an outrageous, over-the-top story about a young bride who creates a sensation when her underpants fall down while watching a parade for a turn-of-the-century German king.

Randy Lee Baily as Theo, Erin Ward as Louise, Michael Hall as Cohen & Brian Griffin as Versati. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Randy Lee Baily as Theo, Erin Ward as Louise, Michael Hall as Cohen & Brian Griffin as Versati. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The audience does not actually see the scandalous incident. The play opens in the living room of Frau Louise and Herr Theo’s home, a respectable middle-class, newlywed couple. Having just heard of Louise’s underpants incident, Theo (Randy Lee Bailey), a stuffy and pompous civil servant, has come home from work and is mortified — not for Louise (Erin Ward), but for himself, imagining all sorts of repercussions from the embarrassing incident that will affect his job and their overall livelihood. Louise, on the other hand, is not at all concerned.

To make financial ends meet, the couple rent a single room to two boarders, who were attracted by the “wardrobe malfunction” and are willing to pay any price for the chance to live under the same roof as Frau Louise, leading to many comic and somewhat bawdy situations. Versati (Brian Griffin) is a playboy poet who Louise is actually attracted to and Cohen (Michael Hall), is a creepy guy who chases Louise around the apartment. In the thick of all this chaos is the nosey neighbor, Gertrude (Jodie Schwegmann-Meyn), who is the highlight of this Carnegie production as she encourages Louise’s enjoyment and sexual arousal from all this unexpected attention.

All-in-all, the play addresses the roles of men and women, the balance of power in a marriage, and lighthearted sexual tension. The set design by Ryan Howell is appealing and the costumes by Jim Stump deserve kudos–they display the elegance of the period but also add to the absurdity of some of the characters. The cast is loaded with talented local actors who have proved their abilities many times over in past productions, but never quite gelled into a stylistically cohesive unit in this production. Martin’s script is a fast paced ninety minute one-act play, but The Carnegie production was somewhat tepid and drawn-out.

The Underpants continues at The Carnegie through April 26.

For more information on the production, click here.

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April 13, 2015 · 12:38 pm

The Carnegie Theatre Series Promises Entertaining 2015-2016 Season Comprised of Old and New Classics

THE CARNEGIE’S THEATRE SERIES PROMISES ENTERTAINING
2015-16 SEASON COMPRISED OF OLD AND NEW CLASSICS

COVINGTON, KY- The last year has heralded change for The Carnegie with the installation of new Theatre Director, Maggie Perrino, but the great shows, phenomenal talent, and welcoming atmosphere of The Carnegie Theatre Series remain the same. Taking a cue from last season’s blockbuster production of WEST SIDE STORY, the highest grossing show in The Carnegie’s history, this season will be chock full of hits that offer something for everyone.

The Carnegie is excited to announce its 2015-16 Theatre Series, inviting you to the historic Otto M. Budig Theatre in August for a little COMPANY. In November, The Carnegie takes on an air of mystery as it presents the comedy-thriller SLEUTH, a delightful game of cat-and-mouse that will keep audiences guessing right up until the end. A light, but creative staging of THE WIZARD OF OZ takes you away from the January winter blahs with a wonderful flight of fancy and THE LAST FIVE YEARS closes the season in April with spellbinding songs that will tug at your heartstrings.

The Carnegie’s 2015-16 Theatre Series

TC_Company LogoCOMPANY
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathon Tunick

Directed by Corrie Danieley
Playing weekends August 15 – 30, 2015

Robert is single, but all of his friends are married. He envies their love and companionship, but can’t seem to part with his bachelor ways. On his 35th birthday, they surprise him with a cake and a birthday wish that will leave him pondering the life he’s chosen. Full of lively, idiosyncratic characters, in addition to some of Sondheim’s best known songs, COMPANY is a rollicking and reflective send up of the modern relationship. Both poignant and funny, anyone who’s been in love can find a little of themselves in this contemporary Broadway classic.

Winner of twelve Tony Awards (including “Best Musical”) in 1971 and three Tony Awards (including “Best Revival of a Musical”) in 2007, COMPANY is one of the most beloved musicals of the modern era. Featuring hit songs such as “Another Hundred People,” “Side by Side by Side,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” and “Being Alive,” COMPANY is musical comedy at its very best.

Eight Performances:
Saturday, August 15, 7:30pm ● Sunday, August 16, 3pm
Friday, August 21, 7:30pm ● Saturday, August 22, 7:30pm ● Sunday, August 23, 3pm
Friday, August 28, 7:30pm ● Saturday, August 29, 7:30pm ● Sunday, August 30, 3pm

COMPANY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 http://www.MTIShows.com.

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TC_Sleuth LogoSLEUTH
By Anthony Shaffer

Directed by Greg Procaccino
Playing weekends November 7 – 22, 2015

Famous mystery writer, Anthony Wyke, loves to play games. But when he finds out his wife plans to leave him for a young travel agent, he plots a game with murderous consequences. Of course, in a mystery, things are never quite as they seem and games can quickly get out of hand. A fast-paced comedy full of deception and mistaken identities, SLEUTH is a who-dun-it that will keep you riveted in your seat from start to finish.

SLEUTH is the winner of both Tony and Drama Desk awards for Best Play, and has been adapted for the silver screen several times over. This popular show is a mystery thrill-ride that audiences will want to take again and again.

Eight Performances:
Saturday, November 7, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 8, 3pm
Friday, November 13, 7:30pm ● Saturday, November 14, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 15, 3pm
Friday, November 20, 7:30pm ● Saturday, November 21, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 22, 3pm

SLEUTH is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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TC_Wizard LogoTHE WIZARD OF OZ
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classical Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

Directed by Matthew Wilson
Music Direction by J.R. Cassidy
Featuring the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Playing weekends January 21 – 31, 2016

We’re off to see THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Carnegie! Add a little fantasy and adventure to those gray January days with a trip to the Emerald City to see Dorothy, Toto and the rest of the colorful residents of Oz. Imaginatively reproduced for The Carnegie stage, and impeccably accompanied by The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, this classic tale is sure to delight fans both old and young.

Based on the hit MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ brings out the child in all of us with songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.” THE WIZARD OF OZ will be a lightly staged production reminiscent of our sold-out staging of THE SOUND OF MUSIC presented in 2014.

What does “lightly staged” mean? In a lightly staged production, music and storytelling take priority over the more physical aspects of the show. Audiences will see musicians onstage, beautiful costumes, evocative lighting, and creative settings. They will not see scripts in-hand, a multitude of props, or extensive scenic/costume changes.

Ten Performances:
Thursday, January 21, 7:30pm ● Friday, January 22, 7:30pm ● Saturday, January 23, 2pm & 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 24, 3pm
Thursday, January 28, 7:30pm ● Friday, January 29, 7:30pm ● Saturday, January 30, 2pm & 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 31, 3pm

THE WIZARD OF OZ is produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

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TC_L5Y LogoTHE LAST FIVE YEARS
Written and Composed by JASON ROBERT BROWN
Originally produced for the New York stage by Arielle Tepper and Marty Bell
Originally produced by Northlight Theatre, Chicago, IL

Directed by Lindsey Mercer
Music Direction by Erin McCamley
Playing weekends April 9 – 24, 2016

THE LAST FIVE YEARS follows the joys and sorrows of Jamie and Cathy, a young couple struggling to find balance between career and relationship. In a creative twist that makes this show pure magic, we venture through their story following Jamie from the beginning of their romance to the end and following Cathy from the end to the beginning. However, their storytelling overlaps for just a moment, on the day of their wedding, for one of the most beautiful duets ever written for the musical theatre.

Beloved American composer, Jason Robert Brown, creates an extraordinarily captivating score that has been staged and sung the world over, and is now featured in the 2015 feature film starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan. This romantic drama is a night of theatre not to be missed.

Eight Performances:

Saturday, April 9, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 10, 3pm
Friday, April 15, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 16, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 17, 3pm
Saturday, April 22, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 23, 3pm ● Sunday, April 24, 3pm

THE LAST FIVE YEARS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 http://www.MTIShows.com.

Ticketing Subscriptions for the 2015-16 Theatre Season went on sale April 10th at noon. Single tickets will be on sale beginning May 12th at noon. Tickets may be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office at 859.957.1940, open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5pm, or online at www.thecarnegie.com. Full subscriptions are $95, $91 for Carnegie members. Single tickets will run $25-30.

About The Carnegie
THE CARNEGIE THEATRE SERIES produces professional, innovative stagings of an eclectic range of popular works. Striving to unite the greater Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati theatre community through partnerships and collaborations, the series engages and nurtures both emerging and established talent, including working professionals, committed part-time theatre artists, university performing arts students and younger students. The Carnegie Theatre Series productions bring together these forces to provide quality theatre for Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area.

THE CARNEGIE is a multidisciplinary arts venue serving the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. Over the course of the past ten years The Carnegie has “morphed” from a grassroots gallery with an education component into an all-inclusive arts organization offering professional theatre, art exhibitions showcasing the best of local and regional artists, and a comprehensive arts education program.

The Carnegie is home to The Carnegie Galleries, comprised of more than 6,000 square feet of gallery space where emerging and established artists exhibit in multiple shows throughout the year; the Eva G. Farris Education Center, which provides arts education to thousands of children, many of whom are at or below the poverty level; and the newly renovated 447-seat Otto M. Budig Theatre, which offers an affordable theatre space for local, up-and-coming and established production companies and is home to The Carnegie’s Theatre and Concert Series. The Carnegie is the largest arts venue in Northern Kentucky.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from ArtsWave, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council, Cincinnati International Wine Festival, and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation.

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