Playhouse’s “Complete History of Comedy†Earns 4 Star LCT Rating
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Complete History of Comedy (Abridged) with a 4 Star Rating, the Abridged Shakespeare Company’s latest world premiere that skewers comedy in all its forms.
Panelists called The Complete History of Comedy “hilariousâ€: “I had fun! And laughed! I’ve already recommended this production to a number of people and will keep recommending it.†The entire ensemble was commended (Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor and Dominic Conti): “They did an outstanding job with this material and it was a delight to watch…The energy from these three was contagious, and the audience enjoyed being a part of the show.†Martin and Tichenor were also applauded for their efforts scripting this world premiere. One panelist commented: “It is hard to condense so much comedic history into two hours and they did an admirable job with the play.â€
The Complete History of Comedy, Abridged continues through October 29th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyplay.com.
League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.