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  • Family ties abound in Loveland Stage Company’s “Mamma Mia” Cast

    Family ties abound in Loveland Stage Company’s “Mamma Mia” Cast

    Carras family in Loveland Stage Company’s “Mamma Mia” which opens August 15.  Seated Noah Carras.  (l-r)  Elizabeth Carras and Betsy Carras, English teacher at Mason City Schools.

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Stage Company’s “Mamma Mia” opens August 16 and runs through the 25th.  The musical revolves around the popular music of ABBA but the heart of the storyline is about family.  And family ties are found throughout the talented cast.

    Ava Swearingen plays the role of Sophie, desperately trying to find her “real” father. Ava’s mother, Bobbie Jo is in the ensemble.

    Betsy Carras (pictured above),  an English teacher in Mason City schools, is joined in the cast by her two children Elizabeth and Noah.

    Lee Vest, cast as Pepper, is joined by his dad Dave who is working on set construction

    Artistic Director and set Designer Deirdre Dyson is joined by her husband Dick, who is the light designer.

    Steve and Theresa Kovacs are the co-producers of this production.

    The production opens August 15 and will continue through August 25.  Showtimes are August 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 730 p.m. and 3 p.m. on August 18, 24 (with an ASL presentation) and  25.

    All tickets are $20 and can be purchased at  http://lovelandstagecompany.org  or by calling 513-443-4572.  The theatre is located at 11 S. 2nd St. 9Rt. 48), Loveland OH 45140.

  • Rehearsals are underway for Loveland Stage Company‘s early spring production

    Rehearsals are underway for Loveland Stage Company‘s early spring production

    Loveland, Ohio – Rehearsals are underway for Loveland Stage Company‘s early spring production of the hilarious musical ”The Drowsy Chaperone.”

    Carissa Sloan is directing the musical comedy with Jill Gornet producing.  Marjory Clegg, award winning choreographer, is managing “those danding feet” and Jeanne Bilyeu is orchestral director with Brian Harvey as music director.

    The musical, which is a parody of 1920’s American Musical comedy productions will open at the theatre (111 S. 2ndst. (Rt. 48) in Loveland) March 1 at 7:30 p.n.  Other dates are March 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, March 3, 10 and 17 at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.lovelandstagecompany.org. For groups of 15 or more or for handicapped seating, call 513-443-4572

  • “Memphis, the Musical” will open Loveland Stage Company’s 39th season and it has attracted terrific actors from all over the Cincinnati area!

    “Memphis, the Musical” will open Loveland Stage Company’s 39th season and it has attracted terrific actors from all over the Cincinnati area!

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    Memphis, the Musical” will open Loveland Stage Company’s 39thseason November 2 and it has attracted terrific actors from all over the Cincinnati area!

    Alex Ross,  playing the male lead  of Huey Calhoun, is a Sharonville resident. This is his fourth role with Loveland for which he has received four awards. He performs locally with bands and as soloist and has Memphis experience, performing in the city with a house blues band on Beale Street.

    Kyndra Jefferies, portraying Felicia Farrell, lives in College Hill.  Although this is her first show with LSC, she has appeared with CMT and Children’s Theater. Kyndra was recently credited in the movie just filmed, “The Old Man and the Gun.”

    Roger Dumas Jr. (Delray Farrell), a Mt. Airy resident, has chosen the LSC stage to make his return to the theater after nearly a decade. He says theater is his passion!

    Austin Hoard ( Gator) is a Sycamore High School Graduate making his debut at LSC and works for the Aves Theater as set designer and technical director.

    An Iowa native, Mary Puetz (Gladys Calhoun), now lives in Symmes Township. Very active in community theater, “Memphis, the Musical” is her fifth show this year!

    Toledo native Jon Scheiding is the vocal director of the musical, and a Toledo native. This is Jon’s first time directing with LSC but has performed in and done tech for countless shows across the area.  His hobby? He has a pilot license and loves flying!

    Director Liz Olekas was born in the Chicago area and now lives in Maineville. This is her debut at directing at LSC but has directed for and performed in numerous community theater shows in the area. Her first show with LSC was “Jekyll and Hyde” and she credits Mark Woods, longtime member of LSC, recently deceased, for getting her on stage for that experience.

    Loveland native Jeanne Bilyeu (orchestra director) now lives in Symmes Township. She has directed the music for LSC’s last two shows “9 to 5” and “Little Mermaid” and has done a lot of work with Acting Up.

    Choreographer Margie Clegg, a familiar face to LSC patrons, hails from New York. She is sharing choreographer duties with David A. Choate. David is the producing Artistic Director for Revolution Dance Theatre, a non-profit arts service organization in Cincinnati. He trained with the Cincinnati Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance company as well as the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

    At least 25 other talented actors, dancers and singers comprise the rest of the cast, all from various communities in the Cincinnati area.

    “Memphis, the Musical”, which is rated “R”, opens November 2, 7:30 p.m. at the theatre located at 111 S. 2ndSt. (Rt. 48), 45140.

    Evening shows are also scheduled Nov. 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17, all at 7:30.

    Matinees are Sunday November 4, 11 and 18 at 3 p.m.

    Tickets are $20 for all performances.

    For more information see the website at http://lovelandstagecompany.org  or by call 513-443-4572.

     

  • “Memphis, the Musical” starts November 2 at Loveland Stage Company

    “Memphis, the Musical” starts November 2 at Loveland Stage Company

    Rehearsing for “Memphis, the Musical” are (l-r) Alex Ross (Huey), Kyndra Jefferies (Felicia), Austin Hoard (Gator), Roger Dumas,Jr. (Delray) and Charlie Rader (Mr. Simmons.)

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    Auditions are over and rehearsals have begun for Loveland Stage Company’s production of “Memphis, the Musical”. The show will open the company’s 39th season on November 2 and continue through November 18.

    From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love.

    Lead roles are played by Alex Ross, Kyndra Jefferies, Roger Dumas Jr, Austin Hoard, David Choate and Mary Puetz.

    Liz Olekas is directing this show with Jeanne Bilyeu leading the Orchestra and the choreographers are Margie Clegg and David Choate.

    For more information visit www.lovelandstagecompany.org.

    Loveland Stage Company 2018-2019 Season Tickets Now Available!

  • 9 to 5 The Musical coming to Loveland Stage Company

    9 to 5 The Musical coming to Loveland Stage Company

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    We’ve all had a bad boss or two, so come see 9 to 5 the Musical at Loveland Stage Company and live vicariously as we get revenge on one of the worst of them.

    Loveland Stage Company (LSC) is proud to present 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. 9 to 5 is based on the 1980 hit movie, of the same name, starring Dolly Parton. Set in the late 1970s, this is the story of an unexpected friendship, revenge, and a little romance.

    This production is headed by first time LSC Director, Denise Schnieders and Producer Kate Arnold. With the help of Marjory Clegg (Choreographer), Tara Bridge (Vocal Direction) and Jeanne Bilyeu (Orchestral Director).

    The cast of 27, including several new faces to LSC as well as a number of Orchid Award winners, take the audience back to the 1970’s with the story of three coworkers who’ve had enough of being overlooked and chased around their boss’s desk because they are women. They hatch a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss, Mr. Hart. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company and making it the best place to work inside or outside of Consolidated Industries.

    In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!

    The cast includes: Mary Vosseberg* (Violet), Megan Archibald (Doralee), Jodi Zerbe* (Judy), T. Edison Morris III (Mr. Hart), Stephanie Sams* (Roz), Brett Parr* (Joe), Zac Holman* (Dwayne), Adam Peters (Josh), Missy Fram (Missy Hart), Davi Hutchins (Maria), Jonathan Eckman (Dick), Tonya Oslak (Kathy), Terry Neack (Margaret), Charlie Rader (Bob Enright), John Masterson (Mr. Tinsworthy), Gary Bracknell (Detective/Ensemble), David Cord* (Doctor/Ensemble), Natalie Beaulieu* (Candy Striper/Ensemble), Amber Browning (Ensemble), Carolyn Finn (Ensemble), Norm Lewis (Ensemble), Liz Olekas (Ensemble), Alex Rader* (Ensemble), Pia Rader (Ensemble), Lori Reichling (Ensemble), and Greg Stevens (Ensemble).

    We’ve all had a bad boss or two, so come see 9 to 5 the Musical at Loveland Stage Company and live vicariously as we get revenge on one of the worst of them.

    Tickets are available online at www.LovelandStageCompany.org/Tickets.

    Performance dates and times are:

    March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30 pm

    March 4, 11, and 18 at 3:00 pm

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  • Join Loveland Stage Company at the Kit Kat Klub thru November 18

    Join Loveland Stage Company at the Kit Kat Klub thru November 18

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    Berlin, 1931; the Nazis were rising to power and we find ourselves at the seedy Kit Kat Klub. Welcome to the Loveland Stage Company’s (LSC) production of Cabaret. 

    Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit, inspiring numerous subsequent productions in London and New York, as well as the 1972 film by the same name. 

    LSC’s production staff includes Pat Furterer (Director), K Buckler (Producer), John Nixon (Music Director) and Marjory Clegg (Choreographer).

    Cabaret is the story of American writer, Cliff Bradshaw (Payton Hahn) as he begins working in Germany by teaching English to Ernst Ludwig (John Sloan). While visiting the decadent and seedy Kit Kat Klub we are introduced to the Emcee (Charlie Rader) and the beautiful English cabaret star Sally Bowles (Bonnie Emmer). As the Emcee guides us through the story, we see the development of a relationship between German boarding house owner Fraulein Schneider (Pia Rader) and Jewish fruit vendor Herr Schultz (Dave Marcus).  

    Loveland Stage Company will proudly present Cabaret the first 3 weekends in November.

    Performance dates: November 3 (7:30 pm), 4 (7:30 pm), 5 (3:00 pm), 10 (7:30 pm), 11 (7:30), 12 (3:00 pm), 16 (7:30 pm), 17 (7:30 pm) and 18 (7:30 pm). 

    Tickets are on sale now at www.LovelandStageCompany.org/Tickets.

     

     

  • [Exclusive Video] Loveland Stage Company dedicates their new marquee

    [Exclusive Video] Loveland Stage Company dedicates their new marquee

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Stage Company cut a red ribbon, hooted, and lit up their new marquee at dusk on Tuesday.

    This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is exclusive coverage of the event and includes an interview with Bob Kessler about how for the most part volunteers constructed the new sign. Kessler led the project and is the President of the Stage Company.

    The new lighted marquee replaces a sign that laid flat on the front of the wall and was not very visible as motorist and pedestrians went past the theater. The still photos of the construction below were provided by the Stage Company. (© 2017 Loveland Stage Company)

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