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  • The Loveland Stage Company has a noise problem and you can help do something about it!

    The Loveland Stage Company has a noise problem and you can help do something about it!

    Loveland, Ohio – Here is a short video explaining the current need of the Loveland Stage Company.

    There has been over $7000 raised thus far!

    Can we make it to $10K?

    Each unique email donation gets us closer to our goal of replacing the HVAC system to make our theater quieter and more comfortable.

    Here’s how you can help:

    Donate to LSC using the links below. You will be taken to a special fundraising page, hosted by MightyCause (similar to the GoFundMe site).

    USING THIS WEBSITE IS THE ONLY WAY THAT YOUR DONATION COUNTS TOWARDS THE GRANT AWARD.

    Our goal is to raise at least $8000. That amount will get the improvements started, even if the big grant eludes us.

    INCREASING THE CHANCES OF LSC WINNING:

    Each “unique” contribution scores bonus points towards earning the large Grant money. Two donations of $25, each using separate emails, is ranked higher than if one person gives $50.

    Take an extra moment and ask each member of your family to give something ($5 minimum). Any amount helps, as long as it uses a different email.

    1-1/2 WEEKS LEFT TO ACT!

    All funds must be raised by NOON, August 13th.

    PLEASE SHARE THIS PLEA!

    THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE LOVELAND STAGE COMPANY!

    Donations here:https://mightycause.com/organization/Loveland-Stage-Companyhttp://lovelandstagecompany.org/

    Aug 6, 2021
  • Apply for Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship

    Apply for Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship

    Submitted by Nancy Downing

    Loveland, Ohio – Each year the Loveland Stage Company recognizes a graduating high school student with its Creative Arts Scholarship.

    The Loveland Stage Company is offering a scholarship again this year in the amount of $1000. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the graduating student must reside in the Loveland City School District, attend Loveland High School, or be an offspring of a Loveland Stage Company member. This scholarship is intended to be used toward college or university tuition, room and board, or books.

    The Loveland Stage Company wishes to encourage and support young local talent.  Therefore, prospective applicants must be planning to further their education in the Creative Arts. Qualifying areas of study include, but are not limited to: art, music, theater, photography, film, dance, and majors that support these studies. Students are asked to submit examples of their talent in their chosen field and a high school transcript demonstrating the ability to succeed academically as part of the application process.

    Applications are available on the Loveland Stage Company website and are due no later than Sunday March 14.

    Or, download the application here.

    For information or questions contact our Scholarship Chair Theresa Kovacs at (513) 697-6769.

    Jan 13, 2021
  • Watch the Loveland Stage Company’s Holiday Radio Show

    Watch the Loveland Stage Company’s Holiday Radio Show

    Loveland Magazine is in a holiday spirit because we were able to help keep local ARTSalive by lending our video equipment to the Stage Company for the recording of this show and being a year-round sponsor to make possible this production of:

    2020 LSC Holiday Radio Show

    By The Loveland Stage Company

    Recorded:  December 2, 2020
    Released:  December 11, 2020

    Scroll to the bottom to watch the show!

    Cast:

    Becky Jones
    Becky Jones – Storytelling of A visit from St Nicholas
    Becky is thrilled to participate in the LSC holiday show! She is the music director at Christ Presbyterian Church, the assistant band director at Loveland high school and teaches flute clarinet and sax privately. She loves playing in pit orchestras around town for fun! 
    When she isn’t teaching or playing, she spends time at her farm with her herd of dairy goats! She loves sharing the stage with her best buddy, Louie!
    Louie Jones
    Louie Jones
    Louie loves the Loveland Stage Company! This is his second performance with the company and is honored to be here with his friends. He wants to thank Michael and Jill for this opportunity to develop his onstage persona! He also hopes everyone has a great howliday!
    Caitlyn Sanderson
    Caitlyn Sanderson – Story of The First Holiday without a Family Member 
    Caitlyn is thrilled to be performing in her first radio show in LSC. She’s been with LSC for 4 years helping backstage, ushering shows, and going to Saturday’s Dance Class with Margie. She was recently in Gypsy as Agnes with LSC. She’s also involved with different theater groups such as Mason Community Players and Queen City Productions. When, she isn’t at the theater, she works full time as an Order Picker at The Hillman Group and spending time with her nephew and niece, Beau & June. She thanks her family and her co-workers for their support. Lastly, she would like to thank Michael & Jill, who allowed her to be part of the radio show. Caitlyn wants to dedicate the radio show to her Grandma Dolores who recently passed away last December.
    Dave Marcus
    Dave Marcus – Singing – Nothing But A Child 
    Dave is currently Vice President of LSC. He has been in a number of LSC productions including, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas, and The Producers. Dave has a love of Celtic music and plays the guitar, mandolin, 4-string banjo, and octave mandolin in several bands around Cincinnati. He would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and to stay healthy during these trying times.
    The Hubbard Family
    The Hubbard Family Band – playing/singing Christmas melodies. Arranged by Aiden Hubbard
    The Hubbard Family Band was first established in 2000 when Christopher and Melinda officially joined forces. They performed together at events around the country (mostly at the weddings of friends). In 2002, Aiden came singing into the world, and has never stopped. Gavin joined in at the end of 2004. In honor of these boys, the band recorded their first album – Lullabies That Will Hopefully Put Them To Sleep. But the band was not complete until 2007 when Mearen joined in. At age 5, Mearen overheard her parents say ‘All we need is a drummer!’ and she never looked back. In its current incarnation (Aiden – arranger, composer, vocals, electric ukulele; Gavin – saxophone; Mearen – percussion, vocals; Christopher – guitar, bass, voice of reason; Melinda – vocals, keyboard, videographer, general-keeping-it-togetherer), The Hubbard Family Band provided music and fun to family and friends via videos on Facebook during the pandemic shut down. We are thrilled to be at the Loveland Stage Company to share our love of music, family, and holidays with you.
    Jazz McMullen
    Jazz McMullen – Singing O Holy Night 
    Jazz is a Cincinnati Native and graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he majored in Drama, Vocal Music and Musical Theatre. He is thrilled to continue his involvement with LSC in the Holiday Radio Show! Being no stranger to the stage, Jazz has appeared in such productions as; Dreamgirls (James “Thunder” Early), Parade (Newt Lee/Riley), Beauty and the Beast (Maurice), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), The Whiz (Lion) and a host of others! “Give me your hands if we be friends and Robin shall restore amends.”
    Jill Gornet
    Jill Gornet – Announcer / Producer 
    Jill is excited to be co-producing The LSC Holiday Radio Show. She was co-producer for Bugsy Malone, Jr., Don’t Drink the Water and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jill won an Orchid as the producer of The Drowsy Chaperone. She was last seen on-stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rifke/ensemble). Retired from USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
    Micheal Harris-Kiser
    Micheal Harris-Kiser – Announcer / Director / Producer
    Micheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He serves as president for the LSC board, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board. He is delighted to continue bringing LSC Radio to you.
    Jenna Schroeder
    Jenna Schroeder – Story of Mary’s Journey 
    Jenna is a mom, writer, dancer and doula in Loveland. She enjoys participating in LSC’s productions whenever she gets a chance! Jenna is excited to share her rendition of the journey of Mary and Joseph during the holiday season with LSC’s radio program. Although it’s been a heavy year, she hopes her story will provide encouragement to everyone listening…that even out of hard places, beautiful things are born. She wishes you and yours, a very Merry Christmas!
    Lily Schroeder
    Lily Schroeder – singing Silent Night (with Jenna)
    Lily is an actor, singer, and dancer who is in Loveland Show Choir. She loves to read any book she can get her hands on and is excited to sing “Silent Night” on LSC’s radio station! She hopes you enjoy and that you have a merry Christmas!
    Mary Shumar
    Mary Shumar – Story of My Memorable New Years Eve
    Mary’s love of theatre dates back to children’s theatre classes in Canton, Ohio. At Marquette University, Mary worked in the costume shop and made time to perform in student productions. Her favorite role was Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. As a “grownup,” Mary’s audience had been limited mostly to preschoolers, teacher trainees, and her three grandsons. Since moving to Loveland in 2018, she has enjoyed performing in both Mamma Mia and now the LSC Radio holiday show. It’s so much fun to be onstage and to spend time with theatre people! Mary wants to thank Micheal and Jill for assembling this happy group of performers to celebrate the holidays!
    Susan Shapiro
    Susan Schapiro – Story of Juggling Two Holidays in the Family
    Susan is delighted to be performing in her 8th LSC show. After a 41-year break from musical theater, she has been thrilled to perform in many LSC musicals, from Anything Goes to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, as well as in Eastside Players’ Mary Poppins, Oliver, and Into the Woods, in Footlighters’ Jekyll and Hyde, and most recently in Queen City Productions’ Titanic. This is her first and long-awaited experience with a radio show. A retired neonatologist, Susan also enjoys choral singing and is currently a member of the Forest-aires and Jubilant Singers. She thanks her family for their support, and trusts that everyone will love the 2020 LSC holiday show.
    Crew:
    Bob Kessler
    Bob Kessler – Tech Director
    Bob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers.
    John Nixon
    John Nixon – Music Director
    John’s musical experience stretches over a wide range of styles and eras from directing a Renaissance choral group in his native England to performing and recording on digital electronic instruments for modern-day musicals. John has worked with many of Cincinnati’s community theater groups as music director and orchestra member and is the recipient of numerous Orchid awards at local, regional and state levels. He directed the music and vocals for “Miss Saigon”, “Anything Goes”, “The Producers” and “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” and most recently “Cole” for Loveland Stage Company.
    Nancy Downing
    Nancy Hartman-Downing – Photography
    Nancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Woman’s Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.

    Donating to LSC

    With your donation, Loveland Stage Company is able to provide quality theater and performing arts experiences for the greater Cincinnati community.  Your donation allows us to make updates to our theater as well as produce some award winning theater.  Even $1 dollar goes far to help us provide our audience and community with a great performance.  The donations we receive go to our general fund, which supports the theater, including maintenance, licensing fees, technical upgrades, and productions.

    Thank you for generosity and support of community theater.

    DONATE NOW

    Many companies offer matching grants for their employees participation in community theaters.  Ask your company if they offer one.  (For example, current or retired GE employees are eligible for the GE Foundation Matching Grant.)

    Dec 22, 2020
  • Watch Acts 4 & 5 of LSC Radio’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

    Watch Acts 4 & 5 of LSC Radio’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

    Loveland, Ohio – The classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream is directed by Jacqlyn Schott and produced by Jill Gornet, and Micheal Harris-Kiser.

    Acts 1 through 5 are now available for listening and watching.

    Theater is BACK!

    While the Coronavirus pandemic has closed down so many things, Loveland Stage Company found a way to keep theater alive – Radio!  While doing their best to keep social distancing and other good practices in place, the cast brings you Midsummer Night’s Dream, Radio Style!   

    The tradition of old-time radio.

    There are no tickets for sale for these events, so won’t you consider a donation to the Loveland Stage Company?

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    By William Shakespeare

    Recorded:  October 9, 2020
    Released:  October 30 (Acts 1 & 2), November 6 (Act 3), November 13 (Acts 4 & 5), 2020

    Synopsis:

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1595/96. The play is set in Athens and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict between four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and is widely performed. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

    Cast:

    Abby Kinnebrew Smith – Titania/Quince/Fairy
    Abby Kinnebrew Smith is new to LSC, although she is no stranger to the stage itself. Abby has been involved in theatre in just about every capacity possible for most of her life. Abby is a graduate of Florida State University’s theatre department, and is privileged to have had the opportunity to play a wide variety of roles throughout her life. Some of her favorite roles include, Viola in Twelfth Night, Sister Amnesia in Nunsense, Gretchen in Boeing Boeing and Suzi in Wait Until Dark. Abby is thrilled to be joining the talented cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and has so enjoyed getting to know each person involved. She would like to thank her kids for being quiet (it’s so hard) during Zoom rehearsals and her husband for his help and support. 
    Adrianna Boris – Helena/Hippolyta/Snug/ Mustardseed
    You may have seen Adrianna on the LSC stage as Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” or around town as Rizzo in “Grease” at Mariemont Players and Footlighters. Most recently, she voiced Jack Worthing in LSC Radio’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Other favorite roles have included Julia in “The Wedding Singer,” Cecily in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and the Witch in “Into the Woods”. Off stage, Adrianna serves on the boards at Cincinnati Music Theatre and Footlighters; heads the Cincy/NKY chapter of the Shakespeare 2020 Project; and is a loving wife and dog mom. Adrianna holds a B.A. in Theatre Studies from NYU, where she took so many Shakespeare courses she accidentally completed a minor in Medieval & Renaissance Studies. Thanks to Jacqlyn and the whole team at LSC for bringing us together for this project, and thanks to our audience for continuing to support the arts during these weird times!
    Chris Ball – Lysander/Oberon/Flute/Peaseblossom
    Chris would like to thank LSC Radio for a wonderful opportunity! Most recent credits include: Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Earnest (Mason Community Players); Sky in Mamma Mia (Footlighters Inc.); Leo Frank in Parade (CenterStage Players); Sir Lionel/Dance Ensemble in Camelot (CMT); White Guy in The Toxic Avenger (Sunset Players); Robbie in The Wedding Singer (Sunset Players). Enjoy the show!
    David Reid Hatfield – Theseus/Egeus/Snout
    David proudly makes his Loveland Stage radio debut, following his recent area successes with Center Stage (The Hot L Baltimore) and Mariemont Players (All the Way and Three Bags Full). Favorite stage assignments over five decades include co-starring with John Lithgow in Harvard’s Iolanthe, and playing ‘Granddaddy’ in the world premiere of True Accents (Norfolk,Virginia). Recent film and TV credits include ‘The Author’ in Bright, ‘Pete Hill’ in Dogwood Pass, and ‘Grandpa’ in The Journey Home. A big thank you to director Jacqlyn Schott. David produces 2 radio programs a week for CABVI’S Radio Reading Service from his home studio. He dearly loves his wife Carol, his three children, and his four grandchildren.
    Jacqlyn Schott – Hermia/Mote – Director
    Jacqlyn could not be more thrilled to return to LSC Radio to direct this talented cast and crew in one of her favorite plays! After her first directorial debut with INNOVAtheatre’s multiple award-winning Ordinary Days, she was eager to find another passion project; and, after the cancellation of Little Shop of Horrors due to the pandemic, she’s so grateful for this opportunity. Currently studying Student Affairs at Miami University, Jacqlyn is extremely passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and she strives to bring color consciousness, meaningful representation, and safe/brave spaces to any project she is a part of–including her roles on the boards of both INNOVAtheatre and Cincinnati Music Theatre. Special thanks to her loved ones for their never-ending support. And of course, thanks to her beloved cast and crew for being a part of this dream of a show.
    Jazz McMullen – Demetrius/Puck/Cobweb
    Jazz is a Cincinnati Native and graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he majored in Drama, Vocal Music and Musical Theatre. He is thrilled to be making his Loveland debut voicing one of his dream roles! Being no stranger to the stage, Jazz has appeared in such productions as; Dreamgirls (James “Thunder” Early), Parade (Newt Lee/Riley), Beauty and the Beast (Maurice), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), The Whiz (Lion) and a host of others!
    “Give me your hands if we be friends and Robin shall restore amends.”
    Jill Gornet – Announcer
    Jill is excited to be one of the Producers/Founders for LSC Radio. Jill is a multiple Orchid winner for Producing Gypsy, Bugsy Malone Jr, The Drowsey Chaperone and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. She also won an Orchid for Costuming Bugsy Malone Jr. Jill was last seen on-Stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rilke/ensemble). Her favorite role was Vera in Smoke On The Mountain with Sharonville Fine Arts. Retired from the USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
    John Nixon – Incidental Music
    John’s musical experience stretches over a wide range of styles and eras from directing a Renaissance choral group in his native England to performing and recording on digital electronic instruments for modern-day musicals. John has worked with many of Cincinnati’s community theater groups as music director and orchestra member and is the recipient of numerous Orchid awards at local, regional and state levels. He directed the music and vocals for “Miss Saigon”, “Anything Goes”, “The Producers” and “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” and most recently “Cole” for Loveland Stage Company.
    John Sloan – Bottom/Starveling/Philostrate
    John is thrilled to be performing one of his dream roles in this production. Having been a mainstay at LSC for almost ten years now, he has performed in 14 LSC shows and directed 2. He would like to thank Jacqlyn, Micheal, and Jill (hi Mom!) for this opportunity and would like to emphasize the importance of continuing the arts during these strange times. Your donations to LSC will not only be very much appreciated, but will also ensure that we can continue to bring quality theatrical entertainment to Loveland and the rest of the Cincinnati area.
    Micheal Harris-Kiser – Foley
    Micheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He currently serves as President of LSC, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board.
    Crew: 
    Bob Kessler – Tech Director
    Bob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers. 
    Dave Bauer – Audio Director
    The webmaster of LSC’s award-winning website, Dave brings a lifetime of passion for all things music, sound and photography.  By day, Dave works in schools in Southwest Ohio maintaining computer systems and making sure teachers have the technology they need.  By nights and weekends, Dave is the owner of Technology Concierge Services and is the sound designer for two local bands.  This is Dave’s second involvement in an LSC production.
    Greg Smith – Lighting Design
    An Orchid award-winning Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Producer, Greg always enjoys doing lighting design for a musical at LSC.  The opportunities for creativity are endless when working with such a talented cast and crew. 
    Nancy Hartman-Downing – Camera Operator
    Nancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Woman’s Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.
    Thomas Cavano – Camera Operator
    Tom has been involved with community theater in the Cincinnati area for over 30 years. He first performed with LSC in 2008 (The King and I). Since then, he has performed in numerous LSC productions, directed three award-winning shows (Spelling Bee, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein), co-produced many shows, the most recent being Memphis, and has taken an active role in off stage work including set construction, design, decor and stage crew.
    Nov 20, 2020
  • LSC Radio returns with A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

    LSC Radio returns with A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

    Loveland, Ohio – This classic is directed by Jacqlyn Schott and produced by Jill Gornet, and Micheal Harris-Kiser.

    Theater is BACK!

    While the Coronavirus pandemic has closed down so many things, Loveland Stage Company found a way to keep theater alive – Radio!  While doing their best to keep social distancing and other good practices in place, the cast brings you Midsummer Night’s Dream, Radio Style!   

    The tradition of old-time radio.

    There are no tickets for sale for these events, so won’t you consider a donation to the Loveland Stage Company?

    Here are Acts I – III

    Acts 4 and 5 will be released on November 13.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    By William Shakespeare

    Recorded:  October 9, 2020
    Released:  October 30 (Acts 1 & 2), November 6 (Act 3), November 13 (Acts 4 & 5), 2020

    Synopsis:

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1595/96. The play is set in Athens and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict between four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and is widely performed. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

    Cast:

    Abby Kinnebrew Smith – Titania/Quince/Fairy
    Abby Kinnebrew Smith is new to LSC, although she is no stranger to the stage itself. Abby has been involved in theatre in just about every capacity possible for most of her life. Abby is a graduate of Florida State University’s theatre department, and is privileged to have had the opportunity to play a wide variety of roles throughout her life. Some of her favorite roles include, Viola in Twelfth Night, Sister Amnesia in Nunsense, Gretchen in Boeing Boeing and Suzi in Wait Until Dark. Abby is thrilled to be joining the talented cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and has so enjoyed getting to know each person involved. She would like to thank her kids for being quiet (it’s so hard) during Zoom rehearsals and her husband for his help and support. 
    Adrianna Boris – Helena/Hippolyta/Snug/ Mustardseed
    You may have seen Adrianna on the LSC stage as Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” or around town as Rizzo in “Grease” at Mariemont Players and Footlighters. Most recently, she voiced Jack Worthing in LSC Radio’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Other favorite roles have included Julia in “The Wedding Singer,” Cecily in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and the Witch in “Into the Woods”. Off stage, Adrianna serves on the boards at Cincinnati Music Theatre and Footlighters; heads the Cincy/NKY chapter of the Shakespeare 2020 Project; and is a loving wife and dog mom. Adrianna holds a B.A. in Theatre Studies from NYU, where she took so many Shakespeare courses she accidentally completed a minor in Medieval & Renaissance Studies. Thanks to Jacqlyn and the whole team at LSC for bringing us together for this project, and thanks to our audience for continuing to support the arts during these weird times!
    Chris Ball – Lysander/Oberon/Flute/Peaseblossom
    Chris would like to thank LSC Radio for a wonderful opportunity! Most recent credits include: Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Earnest (Mason Community Players); Sky in Mamma Mia (Footlighters Inc.); Leo Frank in Parade (CenterStage Players); Sir Lionel/Dance Ensemble in Camelot (CMT); White Guy in The Toxic Avenger (Sunset Players); Robbie in The Wedding Singer (Sunset Players). Enjoy the show!
    David Reid Hatfield – Theseus/Egeus/Snout
    David proudly makes his Loveland Stage radio debut, following his recent area successes with Center Stage (The Hot L Baltimore) and Mariemont Players (All the Way and Three Bags Full). Favorite stage assignments over five decades include co-starring with John Lithgow in Harvard’s Iolanthe, and playing ‘Granddaddy’ in the world premiere of True Accents (Norfolk,Virginia). Recent film and TV credits include ‘The Author’ in Bright, ‘Pete Hill’ in Dogwood Pass, and ‘Grandpa’ in The Journey Home. A big thank you to director Jacqlyn Schott. David produces 2 radio programs a week for CABVI’S Radio Reading Service from his home studio. He dearly loves his wife Carol, his three children, and his four grandchildren.
    Jacqlyn Schott – Hermia/Mote – Director
    Jacqlyn could not be more thrilled to return to LSC Radio to direct this talented cast and crew in one of her favorite plays! After her first directorial debut with INNOVAtheatre’s multiple award-winning Ordinary Days, she was eager to find another passion project; and, after the cancellation of Little Shop of Horrors due to the pandemic, she’s so grateful for this opportunity. Currently studying Student Affairs at Miami University, Jacqlyn is extremely passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and she strives to bring color consciousness, meaningful representation, and safe/brave spaces to any project she is a part of–including her roles on the boards of both INNOVAtheatre and Cincinnati Music Theatre. Special thanks to her loved ones for their never-ending support. And of course, thanks to her beloved cast and crew for being a part of this dream of a show.
    Jazz McMullen – Demetrius/Puck/Cobweb
    Jazz is a Cincinnati Native and graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he majored in Drama, Vocal Music and Musical Theatre. He is thrilled to be making his Loveland debut voicing one of his dream roles! Being no stranger to the stage, Jazz has appeared in such productions as; Dreamgirls (James “Thunder” Early), Parade (Newt Lee/Riley), Beauty and the Beast (Maurice), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), The Whiz (Lion) and a host of others!
    “Give me your hands if we be friends and Robin shall restore amends.”
    Jill Gornet – Announcer
    Jill is excited to be one of the Producers/Founders for LSC Radio. Jill is a multiple Orchid winner for Producing Gypsy, Bugsy Malone Jr, The Drowsey Chaperone and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. She also won an Orchid for Costuming Bugsy Malone Jr. Jill was last seen on-Stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rilke/ensemble). Her favorite role was Vera in Smoke On The Mountain with Sharonville Fine Arts. Retired from the USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
    John Nixon – Incidental Music
    John’s musical experience stretches over a wide range of styles and eras from directing a Renaissance choral group in his native England to performing and recording on digital electronic instruments for modern-day musicals. John has worked with many of Cincinnati’s community theater groups as music director and orchestra member and is the recipient of numerous Orchid awards at local, regional and state levels. He directed the music and vocals for “Miss Saigon”, “Anything Goes”, “The Producers” and “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” and most recently “Cole” for Loveland Stage Company.
    John Sloan – Bottom/Starveling/Philostrate
    John is thrilled to be performing one of his dream roles in this production. Having been a mainstay at LSC for almost ten years now, he has performed in 14 LSC shows and directed 2. He would like to thank Jacqlyn, Micheal, and Jill (hi Mom!) for this opportunity and would like to emphasize the importance of continuing the arts during these strange times. Your donations to LSC will not only be very much appreciated, but will also ensure that we can continue to bring quality theatrical entertainment to Loveland and the rest of the Cincinnati area.
    Micheal Harris-Kiser – Foley
    Micheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He currently serves as President of LSC, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board.
    Crew: 
    Bob Kessler – Tech Director
    Bob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers. 
    Dave Bauer – Audio Director
    The webmaster of LSC’s award-winning website, Dave brings a lifetime of passion for all things music, sound and photography.  By day, Dave works in schools in Southwest Ohio maintaining computer systems and making sure teachers have the technology they need.  By nights and weekends, Dave is the owner of Technology Concierge Services and is the sound designer for two local bands.  This is Dave’s second involvement in an LSC production.
    Greg Smith – Lighting Design
    An Orchid award-winning Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Producer, Greg always enjoys doing lighting design for a musical at LSC.  The opportunities for creativity are endless when working with such a talented cast and crew. 
    Nancy Hartman-Downing – Camera Operator
    Nancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Woman’s Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.
    Thomas Cavano – Camera Operator
    Tom has been involved with community theater in the Cincinnati area for over 30 years. He first performed with LSC in 2008 (The King and I). Since then, he has performed in numerous LSC productions, directed three award-winning shows (Spelling Bee, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein), co-produced many shows, the most recent being Memphis, and has taken an active role in off stage work including set construction, design, decor and stage crew.
    Nov 10, 2020
  • Act 3 of the Importance of being Earnest

    Act 3 of the Importance of being Earnest

    Loveland, Ohio – Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest recorded live at the Loveland Stage Company by LSC Radio in beautiful Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio is now ready for your viewing pleasure.

    If you want to watch Act 1 & 2 first:

    Loveland Stage Company presents Act 1 of “Old-time Radio Shows”

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    Cast

    Adrianna Boris – Jack
    You may have seen Adrianna on the LSC stage as Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” or around town as Rizzo in “Grease” at Mariemont and Footlighters.  Other favorite roles have included Julia in “The Wedding Singer,” Cecily in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and the Witch in “Into the Woods”. Thanks to Micheal and the whole team at LSC for bringing us together for this project!
    Carissa Griffith-Sloan – Foley Artist
    Carissa is no stranger to the LSC stage. She has appeared onstage in a number of LSC productions including The Drowsy Chaperone (u/s Drowsy), White Christmas (Martha), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), and many others. Another favorite role was Grempkin in Peter and the Starcatcher at Footlighters.  Carissa would like to thank her husband, John, for always being her favorite scene partner, and everyone involved with putting this production together.
    David Taylor – Composer, Piano
    David is a keyboard player who enjoys the challenge of creating great sounds and performing.  He has performed for many community theatre companies and high school drama productions in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas including several CMT productions.  Favorite shows he has performed in and created the sounds for include The Producers, Young Frankenstein, The Toxic Avenger, Seussical the Musical, Big Fish, and Shrek.  By day, David is a Financial Analyst for Coesia managing the forecasts and budgets for all of the North America, Mexico, and South America regions.
    Jacqlyn Schott – Algernon
    There’s magic in the number three and Jacqlyn couldn’t be more elated to return to Loveland’s stage for the third time as a part of such a fun trio! Three of her favorite past credits include Spider (James and the Giant Peach), Caroline Bramble (Enchanted April), and directing Ordinary Days. This fall, Jacqlyn will be reprising the role of director for Little Shop of Horrors and hopes you’re already planning on return visits to LSC so “you too can be a star!” As always, she thanks her loved ones for their never-ending support.
    Jill Gornet – Lane/Merriman
    Jill is excited to be co-producing Gypsy, which is one of her favorite musicals. She was co-producer for Bugsy Malone, Jr., Don’t Drink the Water and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jill won an Orchid as the producer of The Drowsy Chaperone. She was last seen on-stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rifke/ensemble). Retired from USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
    John Sloan – Gwendolen
    John is back once more at Loveland Stage Company.  He has appeared in too many LSC shows to list them all, but favorites include: Young Frankenstein (Igor), Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching-Ho), and The Producers.  He last appeared in The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #1) which was directed by his lovely wife, Carissa, and has directed the recent LSC productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Don’t Drink the Water.  Thanks to Micheal for this opportunity.  Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting the arts!
    Joshua Marcus – Miss Prism
    This is Joshua’s first performance with Loveland Radio, but has previously been seen on stage in, The Drowsy Chaperone (George) and Cole, An Entertainment (Performer). He is excited to be a part of another amazing Loveland production. Joshua would like to thank his wife, Leah, and his children, Hanna and Samuel, for their love, support.
    Melinda Murray-Hubbard – Chausible
    Melinda is glad to be back once again with LSC after performances in Cole, An Entertainment and The Drowsy Chaperone. She has also recently been seen as Sponge in Bart’s Bards’ James and the Giant Peach, and was a costume assistant for the LSC production of Bugsy Malone, Jr. Dr. Hubbard is always up for something new, and this show fits the bill! She thanks her incredible family for supporting her and the amazing folks at LSC for this opportunity. Ya’ gotta get a gimmick!
    Thomas Cavano – Lady Bracknell
    Tom has been involved with community theater in the Cincinnati area for over 30 years. He first performed with LSC in 2008 (The King and I). Since then, he has performed in numerous LSC productions, directed three award-winning shows (Spelling Bee, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein), co-produced many shows, the most recent being Memphis, and has taken an active role in off stage work including set construction, design, decor and stage crew.
    Vincent Eldridge – Cecily
    Vincent has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this genderswapped version of The Importance of Being Earnest. He has been seen on stage as Gangster #2 in The Drowsy Chaperone at LSC, as part of the Octet in Sweeney Todd with Queen City Productions, as was in the Gender Bender last October with Mason Community Players. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys learning the art of lighting and was the lighting designer for The Little Mermaid and Sorry, Wrong Number/The Hitch-Hiker. Outside of theatre he spends his free time painting and trying his best at woodworking. He’d like to give a shout out to the rest of the cast, the crew, and the director for making this a wonderfully fun experience!

    Crew
    Bob Kessler – Tech Director
    Bob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers.
    Charlie Rader – Camera Operator
    Dave Bauer – Audio Director
    The webmaster of LSC’s award-winning website, Dave brings a lifetime of passion for all things music, sound and photography.  By day, Dave works in schools in Southwest Ohio maintaining computer systems and making sure teachers have the technology they need.  By nights and weekends, Dave is the owner of Technology Concierge Services and is the sound designer for two local bands.  This is Dave’s first involvement in an LSC production.
    Greg Smith – Lighting Design
    An Orchid award-winning Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Producer, Greg always enjoys doing lighting design for a musical at LSC.  The opportunities for creativity are endless when working with such a talented cast and crew.
    Micheal Harris-Kiser – Director
    Micheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He serves as secretary for the LSC board, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board. He is extremely happy to bring this great musical to you.
    Nancy Hartman-Downing – Camera Operator
    Nancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Woman’s Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.

    The Covid-19 pandemic has hit all of us very hard. Among those most impacted have been the people of the entertainment industry – actors and actresses, musicians, performing artists of all types. Also affected, those behind the scenes, riggers and stagehands, lighting and sound designers, makeup and costume designers, carpenters, electricians and all those who make the art of live performance possible.

    Their desire to “get back at it” is fierce. They love doing what they do.

    Everyone involved in Loveland Stage Company counts ourselves among those mentioned above. And while our “day gig” may or may not have been as seriously impacted, our desire to “get back at it” is strong.

    Out of the lemons of the Covid-19 pandemic, Loveland Stage Company proudly brings you LSC Radio! While we can’t be on stage performing live for you right now, we can bring performances that hearken back to the “good old days” of radio broadcasts. In addition, we’ll have video cameras rolling so you can see our “broadcast” as it happened. We can continue to maintain social distancing and other best practices required these days and still perform for you!

    Loveland Stage Company will bring you a new production in both audio only and video with audio approximately once a month. But we’re not doling it all out at once! Oh, no. Each Act of our production will be released once weekly (we anticipate on Friday) for your weekend viewing/listening pleasure! All productions will be listed below and accessible from here or the main menu above (under LSC Radio).

    Aug 19, 2020
  • Watch Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest by the Loveland Stage Company

    Watch Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest by the Loveland Stage Company

    Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest recorded live at the Loveland Stage Company by LSC Radio in beautiful Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio is now ready for your viewing pleasure.

    If you want to watch Act 1 first:

    Loveland Stage Company presents Act 1 of “Old-time Radio Shows”

     

    Cast

    Adrianna Boris – Jack
    You may have seen Adrianna on the LSC stage as Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” or around town as Rizzo in “Grease” at Mariemont and Footlighters.  Other favorite roles have included Julia in “The Wedding Singer,” Cecily in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and the Witch in “Into the Woods”. Thanks to Micheal and the whole team at LSC for bringing us together for this project!
    Carissa Griffith-Sloan – Foley Artist
    Carissa is no stranger to the LSC stage. She has appeared onstage in a number of LSC productions including The Drowsy Chaperone (u/s Drowsy), White Christmas (Martha), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), and many others. Another favorite role was Grempkin in Peter and the Starcatcher at Footlighters.  Carissa would like to thank her husband, John, for always being her favorite scene partner, and everyone involved with putting this production together.
    David Taylor – Composer, Piano
    David is a keyboard player who enjoys the challenge of creating great sounds and performing.  He has performed for many community theatre companies and high school drama productions in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas including several CMT productions.  Favorite shows he has performed in and created the sounds for include The Producers, Young Frankenstein, The Toxic Avenger, Seussical the Musical, Big Fish, and Shrek.  By day, David is a Financial Analyst for Coesia managing the forecasts and budgets for all of the North America, Mexico, and South America regions.
    Jacqlyn Schott – Algernon
    There’s magic in the number three and Jacqlyn couldn’t be more elated to return to Loveland’s stage for the third time as a part of such a fun trio! Three of her favorite past credits include Spider (James and the Giant Peach), Caroline Bramble (Enchanted April), and directing Ordinary Days. This fall, Jacqlyn will be reprising the role of director for Little Shop of Horrors and hopes you’re already planning on return visits to LSC so “you too can be a star!” As always, she thanks her loved ones for their never-ending support.
    Jill Gornet – Lane/Merriman
    Jill is excited to be co-producing Gypsy, which is one of her favorite musicals. She was co-producer for Bugsy Malone, Jr., Don’t Drink the Water and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jill won an Orchid as the producer of The Drowsy Chaperone. She was last seen on-stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rifke/ensemble). Retired from USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
    John Sloan – Gwendolen
    John is back once more at Loveland Stage Company.  He has appeared in too many LSC shows to list them all, but favorites include: Young Frankenstein (Igor), Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching-Ho), and The Producers.  He last appeared in The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #1) which was directed by his lovely wife, Carissa, and has directed the recent LSC productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Don’t Drink the Water.  Thanks to Micheal for this opportunity.  Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting the arts!
    Joshua Marcus – Miss Prism
    This is Joshua’s first performance with Loveland Radio, but has previously been seen on stage in, The Drowsy Chaperone (George) and Cole, An Entertainment (Performer). He is excited to be a part of another amazing Loveland production. Joshua would like to thank his wife, Leah, and his children, Hanna and Samuel, for their love, support.
    Melinda Murray-Hubbard – Chausible
    Melinda is glad to be back once again with LSC after performances in Cole, An Entertainment and The Drowsy Chaperone. She has also recently been seen as Sponge in Bart’s Bards’ James and the Giant Peach, and was a costume assistant for the LSC production of Bugsy Malone, Jr. Dr. Hubbard is always up for something new, and this show fits the bill! She thanks her incredible family for supporting her and the amazing folks at LSC for this opportunity. Ya’ gotta get a gimmick!
    Thomas Cavano – Lady Bracknell
    Tom has been involved with community theater in the Cincinnati area for over 30 years. He first performed with LSC in 2008 (The King and I). Since then, he has performed in numerous LSC productions, directed three award-winning shows (Spelling Bee, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein), co-produced many shows, the most recent being Memphis, and has taken an active role in off stage work including set construction, design, decor and stage crew.
    Vincent Eldridge – Cecily
    Vincent has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this genderswapped version of The Importance of Being Earnest. He has been seen on stage as Gangster #2 in The Drowsy Chaperone at LSC, as part of the Octet in Sweeney Todd with Queen City Productions, as was in the Gender Bender last October with Mason Community Players. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys learning the art of lighting and was the lighting designer for The Little Mermaid and Sorry, Wrong Number/The Hitch-Hiker. Outside of theatre he spends his free time painting and trying his best at woodworking. He’d like to give a shout out to the rest of the cast, the crew, and the director for making this a wonderfully fun experience!

    Crew
    Bob Kessler – Tech Director
    Bob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers.
    Charlie Rader – Camera Operator
    Dave Bauer – Audio Director
    The webmaster of LSC’s award-winning website, Dave brings a lifetime of passion for all things music, sound and photography.  By day, Dave works in schools in Southwest Ohio maintaining computer systems and making sure teachers have the technology they need.  By nights and weekends, Dave is the owner of Technology Concierge Services and is the sound designer for two local bands.  This is Dave’s first involvement in an LSC production.
    Greg Smith – Lighting Design
    An Orchid award-winning Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Producer, Greg always enjoys doing lighting design for a musical at LSC.  The opportunities for creativity are endless when working with such a talented cast and crew.
    Micheal Harris-Kiser – Director
    Micheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He serves as secretary for the LSC board, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board. He is extremely happy to bring this great musical to you.
    Nancy Hartman-Downing – Camera Operator
    Nancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Woman’s Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.

     

     

     

     

    The Covid-19 pandemic has hit all of us very hard. Among those most impacted have been the people of the entertainment industry – actors and actresses, musicians, performing artists of all types. Also affected, those behind the scenes, riggers and stagehands, lighting and sound designers, makeup and costume designers, carpenters, electricians and all those who make the art of live performance possible.

    Their desire to “get back at it” is fierce. They love doing what they do.

    Everyone involved in Loveland Stage Company counts ourselves among those mentioned above. And while our “day gig” may or may not have been as seriously impacted, our desire to “get back at it” is strong.

    Out of the lemons of the Covid-19 pandemic, Loveland Stage Company proudly brings you LSC Radio! While we can’t be on stage performing live for you right now, we can bring performances that hearken back to the “good old days” of radio broadcasts. In addition, we’ll have video cameras rolling so you can see our “broadcast” as it happened. We can continue to maintain social distancing and other best practices required these days and still perform for you!

    Loveland Stage Company will bring you a new production in both audio only and video with audio approximately once a month. But we’re not doling it all out at once! Oh, no. Each Act of our production will be released once weekly (we anticipate on Friday) for your weekend viewing/listening pleasure! All productions will be listed below and accessible from here or the main menu above (under LSC Radio).

    Aug 10, 2020
  • Gypsy tickets going fast

    Gypsy tickets going fast

    by Ann Barfels

    Loveland, Ohio – Tickets are going fast for Loveland Stage Company’s next production in their 2019-2020 season! “Gypsy” opens March 6 and continues through March 22 at the theatre located at 111 So. 2ndStreet (Rt. 49) in Loveland.

    The well known musical tells the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, the epitome of a “backstage mom”, and her dreams and efforts to get her two daughters to perform onstage. It casts an affectionate eye on the hardships of show business life. The character of the eldest daughter Louise is based on Lee, and the character of June is based on Lee’s younger sister, better known as June Havoc in adult life. Baby Louise is played by Ella Kiel and the adult Louise is played by Bonnie Emmer. Baby June is played by Lauren Fritzche and Sophie Viselhoman portrays Dainty June. Lisa Breithaupt portrays Rose, the mother and Larry Harmon is Herbie, the agent, and boyfriend.

    Although the story centers on Gypsy Rose Lee, there is no nudity in the production and it is considered PG.

    Jule Styne wrote the music for the show with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents was the librettist. “Gypsy” is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, “Gypsy: Memoirs of America’s Most Celebrated Stripper”. The production is under a license agreement with Tams-Witmark.

    Familiar songs in the show include “Some People”, “Let Me Entertain You” and of course, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”

    Bonnie Emmer who portrays Louise in Loveland Stage Company’s “Gypsy” sungs “Little Lamb.” The show opens March 6 and continues through March 22.

    Micheal Harris-Kiser is directing the production with Marjory Clegg as choreographer, Brian Harvey as Vocal Director and Jeanne Bilyeu as Orchestra Director.

    Performances are at 7:30 PM on March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 3 PM on March 8, 15 and 22.

    An ASL Interpretive Performance will be on March 8 at 3 PM

    All Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by visiting www.lovelandstagecompany.org. For group rates and accessible seating please call 513-443-4572.

    Thank you for supporting Community Theatre!

    Directions and Parking

    Feb 27, 2020
  • Loveland Stage Company opens Gypsy March 6

    Loveland Stage Company opens Gypsy March 6

    Loveland, Ohio – Before the set for “Cole” was actually put away auditions were held for “Gypsy”, the next production in Loveland Stage Company’s 2019-2020 season. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Arthur Laurents, the show is loosely based on the 1957 autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist. The story mainly focuses on the mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with ”stage door Mom.”

    In the photo above is Larry Harmon as Herbie and Lisa Breithaupt as Rose rehearsing for the next Loveland Stage company production of “Gypsy” which opens March 6 and runs through March 22.

    Michael Harris-Kiser is directing the production along with Marjory Clegg as choreographer. Brian Harvey and Jeanne BIlyeu are Vocal Directors.

    “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” are two of the most popular songs from the musical which has had four revivals on Broadway, a Tony Award in 1989 and has been made into a movie, “Gypsy” in 1962 starring Natalie Wood and a made for TV movie in 1993 starring Bette Midler.

    The production is being presented with arrangements by Tams Witmark and will open March 6 and continue through March 22. Sunday matinees will be at 3 PM and Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 PM.

    For more information see the web site at www.lovelandstagecompany,org

    Jan 19, 2020
  • Art Jarvis makes stage debut in Loveland Stage Company’s “Mamma Mia”

    Art Jarvis makes stage debut in Loveland Stage Company’s “Mamma Mia”

    Contributed by Ann Barfels

    The latest Prompter is here!

    Loveland, Ohio – Although he holds many roles in the community (Loveland School Board President,  President of Jarvis Global Investments LLC, and is the current season sponsor for the theatre company), Art Jarvis hasn’t appeared on stage since high school, and never with lines to memorize!  In high school, he appeared in the ensemble of “Wizard of Oz” and “Camelot” and also was a member of the Cincinnati Boys Choir. But this is all new to him.

    When Deirdre Dyson, artistic director, and Steve Kovacs, co-producer approached Art and offered him the role of the priest in their production of “Mamma Mia”, Art was reluctant to accept since he had just had foot surgery and wasn’t sure he could even walk by the opening date of August 15. But he accepted and is now excited and appreciative of the new experience and the chance to make new friends.

    He is amazed at the amount of time involved to produce a show, “But it shows” says Art. A typical show calls for an average of 15 hours of rehearsal per week and many weeks might involve more than that during the average 6 weeks to put a show together. Add to that painting the set, making costumes, etc. and you can easily reach over 20 hours per week.

    Art says the main reason he accepted this new and challenging experience is that, “Loveland Stage Company is a jewel in Loveland’s crown!”

    “Mamma Mia” opens August 15 and runs through the 25.

    Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. on the 15th , 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and at 3 p.m. on the 18th, 24th and 25th.

    There will be an ASL interpreter at the 3 p.m. show on the 24th.

    Tickets are $20 and can be bought online at http://lovelandstagecompany.org  for large groups or accessible seating call 513-443-4572. The theatre is located at 111 S. 2nd St. (Rt. 48), Loveland, 45140.

    Aug 8, 2019
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