Rising Stars must be under 25 years of age and are nominated for a body of work.  Dr. Sandy Osher is the Honorary Chair of the panel which annual reviews applications . . . → Read More: Rising Star Awards Announced By LCT]]> Four local young talents have been awarded Rising Stars from the League of Cincinnati Theatres, as announced at the LCT Awards Gala May 20^th.

Rising Stars must be under 25 years of age and are nominated for a body of work.  Dr. Sandy Osher is the Honorary Chair of the panel which annual reviews applications and nominations from the local universities and theatres.

ELLIE JAMISON an actor from CCM Drama Department, who has been seen recently at CCM as Titania in Midsummer, among other performances. She has appeared in the film The World’s Greatest Dad and has completed training at the famed Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC.  She’s also a certified stage combatant in unarmed plus sword and dagger.

DREW BLAKEMAN has been a strong component at NKU musical theatre, appearing in My Favorite Year and To Kill a Mockingbird. He has also been involved with the Cincinnati Children’s Theatre.

JON KOVACH recently finished his Theatre degree at Miami University. He has worked with many local companies including The Carnegie (PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES and THE SECRET GARDEN), Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Madcap Puppets, The Covedale, Ensemble Theatre, The Clifton Players and Know Theatre and the as well as The Human Race Theatre Company and Pioneer Playhouse. Jon has also been nominated for three League of Cincinnati Theatres Awards, and is the founding Artistic Director of Unity Productions.

SYDNEY KUHLMAN graduated from Ohio Northern University with a dual BFA in International Theatre Production and Musical Theater, and is a Management Intern at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Mike Haney, Playhouse in the Park, says “She is a terrific and accomplished young lady” At Ohio Northern she was a soloist, dance captain and voted best stage manager twice.  She spent the summer of 2009 abroad in New Zealand at the National Academy for Singing and Dramatic Art.  She’s also Stage Managed “For: Four Choreographers for the Advancement of Dance Art” at Stage 773 in Chicago. She was recently a Stage Management Intern at Cincinnati Opera in the summer or 2012.

Each winner receives $1000 to start them on their career. This program has been funded by Pepsico, coordinated by Rick Gill.  The LCT and Pepsico/Fritolay sponsored a ticket giveaway in local Walmart Stores last year.  Also supporting the Rising Stars is local resident Larry Weber.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) held its annual awards ceremony and gala on Monday, May 20th at the Know Theatre, where they announced the winners of this year’s awards for Excellence in Theatre.

The Know Theatre’s production of When the Rain Stops Falling dominated the play . . . → Read More: Winners Announced at LCT Gala Awards Ceremony]]>

Josh Steele and Sherry McCamley hosting the 2013 LCT Awards

The League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) held its annual awards ceremony and gala on Monday, May 20^th at the Know Theatre, where they announced the winners of this year’s awards for Excellence in Theatre.

The Know Theatre’s production of When the Rain Stops Falling dominated the play categories, winning a total of 7 awards including Outstanding Play, Director (Brian Isaac Phillips), Ensemble Performance, and Featured actor and actress (Kate Wilford and George Alexander), as well as Sound Design (Doug Borntrager) and Scenic and Lighting Design (both by Andrew Hungerford).

Michael Evan Haney was presented the Rick Steiner Award for Excellence for his Directing work in Cincinnati as he celebrates his 40^th year in professional theatre.

In a new award for outstanding Audience Service, Sue Bolger won for her exceptional work as Box Office Manager at NKU.

See all the winners and finalists here:

Awards Page

Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns takes you to the Springfield High School . . . → Read More: ETC’s “Marvelous Wonderettes” Earns 2 LCT Nominations]]> Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns with two LCT nominations for Ensemble Acting in a Musical and Musical Direction (Scot Wooley), as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns takes you to the Springfield High School graduation where we reunite with the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, and take a peek into their futures, we are treated to the girls performing classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs such as “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Rockin’ Robin” and over 20 other classic hits!

Panelists praised the ensemble for “ a ‘marvelous’ job” and their l’excellent singing”
Scot Wooley, musical director was nominated for his contribution to the “sparkling vocals” and the variety he introduced into the numbers. Overall panellists called the show “charming, energetic, funny and delightful”.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns continues through June 1^st. Tickets can be purchased at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

LCT Award Winners will be announced at the annual LCT Awards Gala, to be held Monday, May 20^th at the Know Theatre. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669.

In Measure for Measure, Isabella must choose between her vows to the church and the life of her brother when she is offered a truly indecent proposal- from the one man on a crusade against . . . → Read More: Cincinnati Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” Earns LCT Recommendation]]> Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Measure for Measure as a recommended production.

In Measure for Measure, Isabella must choose between her vows to the church and the life of her brother when she is offered a truly indecent proposal- from the one man on a crusade against Vienna’s loose morality. Shakespeare puts hypocritical, ethical and religious double standards on trial in this captivating and deep examination of the value of virtue. Will Isabella trade her virtue for her brother’s life?

Panelists recommended the show for its strong performances, interesting staging and relevance to today’s society. “The Prohibition era twist on this piece was a lot of fun and worth the trip.”

Measure for Measure continues through May 26th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyshakes.com.

LCT Award Winners will be announced at the annual LCT Awards Gala, to be held Monday, May 20^th at the Know Theatre. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669.

Anyone and everyone can vote, just tell your friends and family to visit the LCT Website and click on the link below (one vote per computer). Winners will be announced at the LCT Gala Award Ceremony, Monday, May 20th, . . . → Read More: LCT Audience Favorite Awards–Vote For Your Favorites]]> New this year at the LCT Gala Awards–Audience Favorite awards for best play and best musical.

Anyone and everyone can vote, just tell your friends and family to visit the LCT Website and click on the link below (one vote per computer). Winners will be announced at the LCT Gala Award Ceremony, Monday, May 20^th, at the Know Theatre. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669.

Click Here to Vote for Your Favorite Productions of the Year