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February 12, 2014 · 7:04 pm

12 ANGRY MEN Runs March 7-23

TDW_12_Angry_Men12 ANGRY MEN
Presented by The Drama Workshop
March 7-23
Cheviot

Directed by Don Volpenhein
Produced by Betsy Obermeyer

The father of all courtroom dramas, 12 ANGRY MEN is an unflinching look at a jury deciding the guilt or innocence of a 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing his father. The stakes are further raised by the knowledge that a guilty verdict will mean an automatic death sentence. What appears to be an open-and-shut case quickly explodes into a tense fight among the twelve men as they struggle to decide the ultimate fate of the accused. Rose’s script won the 2005 Tony* Award for Best Revival of a Play.

  • Fri-Sat, March 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 9 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 16 st 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 23 at 2pm

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February 3, 2014 · 2:01 pm

TDW Hosts Summer Kids Theatre Camp

TDW_VERT(Cheviot, OH) The Drama Workshop is proud to offer its Summer Theatre Arts Camp to interested children from ages 5 – 14. The program will be held July 7 – 11, 2014, at The Glenmore Playhouse in Cheviot. 

The camp features two instructors with over 50 years of theatrical experience each. Karen Vanover will instruct Session 1 for ages 5 to 8, and James Burton will instruct Session 2, for ages 9 to 14. Karen has more 20 years of teaching experience, and is an award-winning director, actor, and costumer. Jim is the founding director for the Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg, as well as a founder and instructor for The Children’s Performing Arts of Lakota. Karen and Jim both currently instruct for the City of Montgomery Young Actors’ Theater Camp. 

Session 1 will be held in the morning from 9 am until 12 pm, and Session 2 will be held from 1 pm until 4 pm. Each instructor will lead the children through this week-long camp with individualized instruction and a curriculum that is adapted to the age and abilities of the children. The program will take place at The Glenmore Playhouse at 3716 Glenmore Ave Cheviot, Ohio 45211. Snack and water or drink is included. 

At the end of the week, the campers will make a 30 minute presentation. Session I presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. and Session II presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. A small reception follows each presentation. The presentation and reception is free to family and friends. 

Early bird cost for the program is $115 per student if received by June 23. Space is extremely limited, and early registration is suggested. For more information, please contact Ms. Elaine Volker, Summer Theatre Arts Program Director at 513.235.3717. 

THE DRAMA WORKSHOP was founded in 1954. TDW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. The Drama Workshop is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Cincinnati Association of Community Theatres. TDW productions have been regularly selected to represent the Southwest Ohio region at the Ohio Community Theatre Association annual conference, and TDW was also honored to represent the state of Ohio at the American Association of Community Theatre regional conference in 2013. The Drama Workshop recently was recognized by the Cincinnati Preservation Association for their efforts to rehabilitate the former Glenmore Bowl into The Glenmore Playhouse. Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in becoming involved or in helping advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group through our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or by phone at 513-598-8303.

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January 29, 2014 · 11:51 pm

TDW Announces Cast of SUITE SURRENDER

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is proud to announce the cast of its May production of Michael McKeever’s SUITE SURRENDER:

Francis: Dan Maloney
Otis: Joe Wagner
Dunlap: Dennis Murphy
Mrs Osgood: Gretchen Gantner
Dora Del Rio: Robin Rubeo
Pippet: Chuck Beatty
Claudia McFadden: Lynn Wuest Minges
Murphy: Julia Hedges
Athena Sinclair: Stefanie Adams
Mr. Boodles: Evie (owned by Carol and Kent Smith)

The casting decision was very hard, with multiple quality auditions for many roles. We thank all who auditioned for sharing their time and talents with us, and hope that you will return to try out for next season’s productions.

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January 28, 2014 · 2:27 pm

The Passing of Tom Fox

MISC_CondolencesIt is with great sadness that we observe the loss of Tom Fox, who passed peacefully in his sleep last Friday. Tom was an accomplished attorney and multifaceted fixture in the Cincinnati community theatre scene for many years.

Tom was involved with many Cincinnati theatre groups over the years. With The Drama Workshop, Tom did lighting design for many productions, including Talley & Son, Enchanted April, Inherit the Wind, and many, many others; he won Orchids for The Movie Game, and Defying Gravity. He worked on set construction crews and did set design, winning an Orchid for 2006’s production of Proof, which he also directed. He did programs. He acted. He served on the board multiple times, spearheaded the re-write of our Bylaws, and edited the newsletter for years.

Tom suffered from diabetes, which forced him to give up his law practice, and move into an assisted care facility for several years as he tried to get his disease under control. Because he couldn’t drive, many of us took turns ferrying Tom to and from board meetings, rehearsals and performances. We did so cheerfully, because Tom was not only an extraordinarily gifted individual, but was also truly dedicated to sharing his talents to make Cincinnati theatre the best it could possibly be. More recently, Tom was able to hold down a steady job, and regain some of the freedom he was previously missing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Arrangements are forthcoming, and will be passed along as soon as possible.

Ray Persing
President, The Drama Workshop

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January 13, 2014 · 2:17 pm

TDW Seeks Graphic Designer

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is seeking a graphic designer for the 2014-2015 season and beyond to create a vibrant, exciting collection of season artwork. The Drama Workshop is an all volunteer non-profit organization. The group is one of Cincinnati’s oldest and most acclaimed community theaters, founded in 1954 and now celebrating 60 years as part of the Cincinnati arts community. The Mission of The Drama Workshop is to celebrate and create both art and community in a supportive setting. We welcome all who enjoy theatre and working together in a collaborative and creative environment.

Shows for the 2014-2015 season include “Arsenic and Old Lace”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings”, “Rumors”, and “Jeeves in Bloom”.

The graphic designer will work with the marketing committee to create show art for each show in the season, as well as to create the season flyer. The graphic designer will be responsible for developing the logos, posters, postcards, and other graphical material needed for the season. The designer may also be asked to design show ads for swaps with other theatre groups and other material as needed. TDW strives to be respectful of its members’ time and other commitments, and provides as much lead time for these requests as is possible.

The marketing committee typically reviews draft graphics no later than 45 days in advance of the formal deadline to allow time for minor corrections. The season flyer, to include show logos, must be completed prior to 15 June 2014. The individual show posters must be completed no later than 15 July 2014.

Interested individuals should submit folios (or links to folios) no later than 15 Feb 2014. In person interviews will be scheduled immediately following, and the position awarded by 1 March 2014.

Questions may be directed to Ms Gretchen Gantner, TDW Marketing Committee Chair, at 513.470.5516 or at groose1876@aol.com.

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