Dear Parents, Caregivers, Educators, and Opera Lovers,
We are so pleased to share this full length version of “Trip Jones and the Case of the Missing Music” recorded in 2018 by Space Cabin Studios and featuring:
Stephen Variames, Piano
Brianna Drew, Trip Jones
Evan Koons, Dr. Jones
Madeline Jentsch, Diva & Director
Lauren McAllister, Stage Manager & Rival
Kelly Holterhoff, Narrator
A study guide with pre and post show activities can be found here: Trip Jones Study Guide
Enjoy!
Join ROKCincy for free performances of Little Red Riding Hood at these locations:
| Kenton County Public Library | January 19, 2019 | 2:00 PM |
| Erlanger Library | February 23, 2019 | 2:00 PM |
| Art at the Barn – Mariemont | March 2, 2019 | 2:00 PM |
| CCAC | March 10, 2019 | 2:00 PM |
| Miami University – Middletown | March 15, 2019 | 10:00 AM |
| Dunham Center for the Arts | April 6, 2019 | 2:00 PM |
Don’t see a performance near you? Ask your local library or community center to host a show by emailing schedulerokcincy@gmail.com.
ROKCincy in partnership with Cincinnati Opera is thrilled to announce their tour of Cesar Cui’s “Little Red Riding Hood.” With english translation by Adam C Wright, this familiar fairy tale comes to life with beautiful music and colorful sets and costumes. The performance is approximately 40 minutes long and is appropriate for grades K-6 and their families. A Q&A with the performers is offered afterward the show.
Show duration: approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for Grades K – 6
To schedule a performance, email schedulerokcincy@gmail.com
In partnership with Cincinnati Opera, ROKCincy presented Ana y su Sombra, written by Gabriela Ortiz. Ana y su Sombra is a Spanish/English opera about a homesick young girl and her precocious shadow, each trying to find their own identity in a strange place. We took this show to 3 local schools and ended with a free, public performance at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater in Price Hill.
Music Director: Stephen Variames
Ana/Yeya: Christina Kerstan
Sombra: Christina Bilz
Kevin Truax: Old Oak Tree/Pete/Asombra
Matthew Umphreys: Piano
Karen Lee: Violin
Nave Graham: Flute
ROKCincy would like to thank Melanie Chavez, Jeremy Campbell, and Cincinnati Opera for their support of this production.
In partnership with Cincinnati Opera, ROKCincy presented Ana y su Sombra, written by Gabriela Ortiz. Ana y su Sombra is a Spanish/English opera about a homesick young girl and her precocious shadow, each trying to find their own identity in a strange place. We took this show to 3 local schools and ended with a free, public performance at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater in Price Hill.
Music Director: Stephen Variames
Ana/Yeya: Christina Kerstan
Sombra: Christina Bilz
Kevin Truax: Old Oak Tree/Pete/Asombra
Matthew Umphreys: Piano
Karen Lee: Violin
Nave Graham: Flute
ROKCincy would like to thank Melanie Chavez, Jeremy Campbell, and Cincinnati Opera for their support of this production.
Singers Stay Tuned for Audition Dates and Times!
Roles:
Trip Jones: Tenor or Soprano
Professor Jones/Director: Baritone
Stage Manager: Mezzo-Soprano
Diva: Soprano
Check out our schedule of free Community Performances!
| November 10, 2017 | 7:30 PM | Fitton Center for Creative Arts |
| January 14, 2018 | 2:00 PM | Clifton Cultural Arts Center |
| January 20, 2018 | 1:00 PM | Memorial Hall |
| February 3, 2018 | 12:00 PM | ArtsWave Days: Campbell County Library, Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch |
| February 10, 2018 | 2:00 PM | Green Township Public Library |
| February 24, 2018 | 2:00 PM | Kenton County Library – Covington Branch |
| April 7, 2018 | 2:00 PM | Dunham Center for the Arts |
| April 14, 2018 | 2:00 PM | Boone County Scheben Branch Library |
| April 21, 2018 | 2:00 PM | Kenton County Library – Erlanger Branch |
We’re thrilled to announce our 2017-2018 tour, “Trip Jones and the Case of the Missing Music.” This original work is an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure opera and is sure to be a hit! Stay tuned for more information about auditions and scheduling.
In addition to the school performances we do throughout the year, ROKCincy brings FREE public performances to communities all over the Greater Cincinnati area!
| Incline Theater | October 1, 2016 | 2:00 pm |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | January 8, 2017 | 2:00 pm |
| Memorial Hall | January 21, 2017 | 2:00 pm |
| Deupree House | February 12, 2017 | 2:00 pm |
| ArtsWave Arts Sampler
Fairfield Community Arts Center |
February 18, 2017 | 2:15pm |
| Kenton County Library (Scott Street) | March 4, 2017 | 2:00 pm |
| Dunham Center for the Arts | March 11, 2017 | 2:00 pm |
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