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Winter 2018
A storm of great talent!
Get out your best polyester frock and fluff up your fro — it’s party time on the Barracuda, the casino riverboat bound for destruction in “DISASTER!,” a ridiculously funny musical full of 1970s pop and disco hits. Congratulations to Bray Studio's singers (present and former) in the show: Tess Brewer, Noah Carras, Erika Smith, Andrea Poole, Megan Ledford and Gerardo Contreras! Coming April 26-29, 2018. Presented by William Mason High School.
The new cast list is up for HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Congratulations to Bray Studio's Maliyah Gaines, Olivia Reese and Jenna Skidmore! This show opens May 25, 2018, and is sponsored by Royal Theatre Company.
It's time to head for that 2nd star to the right! Best wishes to Bray Studio's Grace Trainer as TINKER BELL in that classic musical PETER PAN, JR! The show will be April 14 & 15, presented by St. Margaret of York Catholic School, Cincinnati, OH.
This little titan talent in NEWSIES the musical is a force to watch! Hats off to 9 yr. old Ella Predmore for her dynamic performance in this show, presented by Inspiring Arts Productions. Ella takes private voice lessons with teacher Carol Bray, Bray Music Studio, in West Chester, OH.
Congratulations to Bray Studio's amazingly talented 8-yr. old singer Polina Komissarova for her wonderfully successful performance in the starring role of FROG, in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD! This musical was nominated for 3 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Presented by Sharonville Performing Arts, Inc., in Greater Cincinnati. Yay!
Kudos to the cast of SEUSSICAL for their successful and wonderfully animated show! Special congratulations go to Bray Studio's Maliyah Gaines, Jenna Skidmore, Ella Predmore, former students Brianna Kendall Smith, and Brinley Culver as JOJO, for their fine performances! Audiences were charmed and thoroughly entertained. Presented by The Children's Theatre of Mason (Royal Theatre Company).ght, color and more by highlighting part of me and selecting the options from the toolbar.
Congratulations to Bray Studio’s talented singers who performed at the 2018 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo & Ensemble contest. It was an exciting day and all gave beautiful performances. ALL singers received outstanding ratings of Superior ( I ) and Excellent ( II ) from the judges in the Solo Vocal category - Laurel Dobrozsi ( I ), Olivia Wiles ( I ), Erika Smith ( I ), Amanda Joiner ( I ), Elizabeth Gildemeister ( I ), Tara Maine ( I ) and Annalise Longfellow ( II ). The event was held on Saturday, January 21, 2018. Well done, everyone!
Cheers to Bray Studio’s Olivia Reese who has been cast as the ever funny ZANEETA SHINN (the Mayor’s daughter), in that wonderfully entertaining musical THE MUSIC MAN! Show dates are March 14-17, and held at The Aronoff Center in downtown Cincinnati, OH. Presented by Cincinnati Christian Schools. Ye, gads!
One of the most well-loved musicals of all time! Congratulations to Bray Studio's Emily Garver who will be starring as MARIA in Rogers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC! The show will give only one performance on March 3rd, 2018. Produced by Performing Arts, Inc., West Chester Junior Players, in West Chester, OH.
Hats off Bray Studio's Andrea Poole cast as LUCINDA in INTO THE WOODS the musical! Show dates are March 8-10, 2018, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Hamilton, OH. Presented by Inspiring Arts Productions.
Congratulations to the brand new cast of MARY POPPINS, especially these 14 current and former Bray Studio singers: Michael Williams (Bert/Willoughby), Anna Kinasewitz (Miss Lark/ Willoughby), Gerardo Contreras (Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman), Megan Ledford (Mrs. Brill), Morgan Tracy (Queen Victoria/featured dancer, jr/precocious players ensemble.), Noah Carras (Von Hussler/ensemble), Claire Connell (Teddy Bear/featured dancer), Mia Prasinos (featured dancer), Leah Allman (featured dancer, jr./precocious players ensemble), Haley Allman, Sarah Goecke, Sophie Rothstein, Tara Maine, Andrea Poole (ensemble)! Presented by Acting Up, March 16-18, 2018. Well done!
Kudos to Bray Studio's Jenna Skidmore who will be performing as ASAKA (mother of Earth) in Mason Middle School's production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR! Coming next spring.
Fall 2017
Iiiiiit's showtime!
Cheers to Bray Studio's Mia Prasinos who will be performing in that loveable toe-tapping musical 42nd STREET! Show dates are November 9-12. Presented by Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati, OH.
Congratulations to the new cast of SHREK, especially to Bray Studio's Erika Denny (FIONA), Duvall Jones (DONKEY), Maliyah Gaines (HUMPTY DUMPTY/DRAGON), Laurel Dobrozsi (1 of 3 BLIND MICE/HAPPY PEOPLE), and former students Emily Zigmond (PINOCCHIO) and Josh Allen (PIG)! The talent in this show is amazing, and will run February 23-25, 2018. Presented by Lakota West High School, West Chester, OH, in Greater Cincinnati.
I am excited and proud to congratulate Bray Studio alumni Dane Morey (CANDIDE) and Danielle Morey cast in The Ohio State University Opera & Lyric Theater production of Leonard Bernstein's CANDIDE! Show dates are March 8 & 9, 2018.
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Olivia Reese starring as YOUNG SHIRLEY ABRAMOWITZ and Morgan Tracy as TINY TIM and PILGRIM WOMAN, in CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS!
Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment for this holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths. CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS, based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley, introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.
Sponsored by Center Stage Players, Lockland, OH, in Greater Cincinnati. Production Dates: December 7-10, 2017.
One of those glass slippers has gone missing again. Congratulations to Bray Studio's Mag Hochwalt and Sarah Goecke for being cast in that magical Rogers and Hammerstein musical CINDERELLA! Presented by Sharonville Junior Players, December 8 & 9, 2017, at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, Sharonville, OH, in Greater Cincinnati.
Applause, applause for Bray Studio's Polina Komissarova! This 8 yr. old vivacious talent will be making her stage debut taking lead roles in two shows this fall: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, and NUNCRACKERS.
Polina stars as FROG in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. This musical was nominated for 3 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show dates are November 10-12, 2017, and presented by Sharonville Performing Arts, Inc., in Greater Cincinnati.
Little Miss Komissarova has also been cast as MARIA in NUNCRACKERS (1 of only 4 children's parts). This show is filled with Nunsense humor, some of your favorite carols and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet. NUNCRACKERS will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to ensure your holiday season is merry and bright. Sponsored by Lumos Players, Loveland, OH. Performances run Dec. 8-10 at Lakeview United Church of Christ. For more information visit www.facebook.com/LumosPlayers.
Congratulations to the new cast of SEUSSICAL, especially Bray Studio's Maliyah Gaines, Jenna Skidmore, Ella Predmore, former students Brianna Kendall Smith and Brinley Culver as JOJO! Show dates are Nov. 3-5. Presented by The Children's Theatre of Mason (Royal Theatre Company).
Summer 2017
Encore! Encore!
A big shout out to Bray Studio's Jenna Skidmore for her fantastic performance as lead orphan TESSIE in the unforgettable musical ANNIE JR! Presented by The Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, Sharonville, OH, in Greater Cincinnati. The show ran August 4-6, 2017.
Congratulations to Bray Studio’s David Baur, whose Broadway success is celebrated in a feature article in West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle magazine, August Issue, 2017. David’s former vocal training with teacher Carol Bray, Bray Music Studio, led to his acceptance to Wright State University’s Musical Theatre undergraduate program in 2006. Since college graduation and his move to New York City, David has performed in some of the most well-known shows and musicals to ever grace the stage, including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and countless others. However, there’s more than just Broadway fame on the mind of this West Chester native. You can read more about David Baur's rise to the national spotlight - http://www.westchesterandlibertylifestyle.com/2017/07/26/big-dreams-on-the-big-stage/
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Claire Connell cast as BRIGITTA, in THE SOUND OF MUSIC! Show dates to see Claire are July 21, 23 & 28. Presented by Mount Notre Dame, Cincinnati, OH.
I am so happy to announce these Bray Music Studio 2017 Orchid Awards WINNERS in the category of Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance:
• Michael Williams as JOSEPH in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT
• Spencer Walsh as FESTER in ADDAMS FAMILY
• Spencer Walsh as PHARAOH in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT
• Kayla Stroud as BROTHER in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT
• Kate Shields as NARRATOR in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT
• Megan Ledford as GRANDMA in ADDAMS FAMILY
Michael, Spencer and Kayla are voice students of teacher Carol Bray. (Kate and Megan are former voice students of Carol Bray.) Presented by The Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati (ACT Cincinnati) and Southwest Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTAFest), held June 23 & 24. Congratulations everyone!!! APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE! (More photos below.)
The new cast list has gone up for ANYTHING GOES. I am pleased to congratulate the following 12 Bray Studio singers in this tremendous Cole Porter musical: Noah Carras, Annie Wesner, Mia Prasinos, Haley Allman, Maliyah Gaines, Michael Williams, Sarah Goecke, Annalise Longfellow, Chris Mann, Andrea Poole, Jenna Skidmore and former student Megan Ledford!
This production is sponsored by Acting Up Theatre, Mason, OH. Performances are slated for September 22-24, 2017. Let the rehearsals begin!
A smashing success! Congratulations to these 16 fine Bray Studio singers (both current and former) for their outstanding performances in the Acting Up Theatre's 2017 FUNRAISER: "Broadway Through the Ages" - Kayla Stroud, Michael Willliams, Spencer Walsh, Maliyah Gaines, Anna Kinasewitz, Megan Ledford, Tara Maine, Andrea Poole, Veronica Turner, Annie Wesner, Haley Allman, Brandon Cole, Mia Prasinos, Danielle Morey, Ally Peebles, and Kate Shields! And special kudos to Ally Peebles and Danielle Morey as Choreographers and Dane Morey as Director of this show!
There were two wonderful weeks of amazing performances, and 5 out of the 6 performances were completely SOLD OUT! What a fantastic show! Well done, everyone!
Congratulations to Bray Studio’s Spencer Walsh, 2016-17 Cappies of Greater Cincinnati Winner for Comic Actor in a Play - Peter and the Starcatcher!
“ One cannot talk about the production and not mention the splendid performance of Spencer Walsh as Smee. His portrayal was filled with over-the-top shenanigans that were absolutely hilarious.”
Spring 2017
Come See What's New!
As the 2016-17 show season comes to an end we celebrate these Bray Studio Cappies of Greater Cincinnati Nominees for their outstanding performances: Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh and Megan Ledford!!!! Well done!
Bravo to Bray Studio’s Claire Connell as ROZ in the 2017 Junior Musical Theater Intensive at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music's Preparatory department production of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, JR! Show times were May 4 - 6.
Students from CCM Prep’s Junior Musical Theatre Intensive (Jr. MTI) previously presented an excerpt of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, JR at the iTheatrics Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, where they earned an Excellence in Dance award. CCM’s Jr. MTI program has presented at this competition for four years and has achieved recognitions of excellence each year. The competition has also led to individual opportunities for students.
WHAT A SHOW! CONGRATULATIONS to Bray Studio's Kayla Stroud as JANET VAN DE GRAAFF (the role made famous by Sutton Foster on Broadway), to Spencer Walsh (ADOLPHO), to former student Megan Ledford (KITTY), and to Annalise Longfellow and Erika Smith (Ensemble) in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE! And cheers to the rest of this talented cast! The show was an enormous success! (More pictures below.)
Bravo to Bray Studio's Claire Connell who starred as ARIEL, Emily Thole (SEA CREATURE/PRINCESS), Grace Hoffman (MERSISTER) and the rest of the wonderful cast of LITTLE MERMAID! Presented by St. Susanna School, Mason, OH, on April 27-29.
THREE CHEERS to professional artist April Hilen-Shropshire for her fantastic singing of our National Anthem at FC Cincinnati's Soccer game at Univ. of Cincinnati, my alma mater! April studied voice at Bray Studio during her high school years!
WHAT EXCITING NEWS! We are happy to congratulate these 16 Bray Studio singers (both current and former) who will be performing in the Acting Up 2017 FUNRAISER: Maliyah Gaines, Anna Kinasewitz, Megan Ledford, Tara Maine, Andrea Poole, Veronica Turner, Spencer Walsh, Annie Wesner, Michael Williams, Haley Allman, Brandon Cole, Mia Prasinos, Danielle Morey, Ally Peebles, Kate Shields and Kayla Stroud!!!! What a fantastic show this will be!!!! Sponsored by Acting Up Theatre, Mason, OH.
Congratulations to college sophomore Dane Morey for his amazing performance as KURT, in The Ohio State University's production of HEATHERS the musical!!!! (Dane is seen here center stage in the red jacket.) The show ran April 13-21, 2017.
Dane, a Junior at OSU double-majoring in Theatre and Industrial and Systems Engineering, studied Piano and Voice with teacher Carol Bray, of Bray Music Studio, from his elementary years through the end of high school.
Kudos to the cast, and especially for the brilliant performances by Bray Studio's Michael Williams (JOSEPH), Spencer Walsh (PHAROAH), Kayla Stroud (JUDAH), Annie Wesner (MRS. POTIPHAR),Andrea Poole, Claire Connell, Haley Allman, Jenna Skidmore and former student Kate Shields (NARRATOR), in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! The show ran April 7-9, 2017, sponsored by Acting Up Theatre, Mason, OH.
Congratulations to soprano Danielle Morey for her beautiful performances in the operas DIDO AND AENEAS, by Purcell, and Puccini's LA RONDINE, at The Ohio State University!!!! (Danielle is seen here on the balcony, fourth from the right, in LA RONDINE.) The performances were for the OSU 2016-2017 Opera season.
Danielle Morey, a Freshman at OSU majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and minoring in Music, studied both Voice and Piano with teacher Carol Bray, at Bray Music Studio, from her elementary years through the end of high school.
Hats off to the amazing and colorful cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, especially Bray Studio's Emily Zigmond (MRS. POTIPHAR/ WIFE), Laurel Dobrozsi (WIFE), former student Joshua Allen (BENJAMIN) and Jenna Harris (ensemble)! The show was presented by Lakota West High School, in West Chester, OH, and ran March 24-April 1.
Congratulations to these Bray Studio singers who participated in the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) Junior High Solo and Ensemble Contest and for their awards: Morgan Copas (I - Superior), Nandini Likki (I - Superior), Tara Maine (I - Superior), Andrea Poole (I - Superior), and Anna Kinasewitz (II - Excellent). The event took place on March 25, 2017.
Hurray for the fine talents of Bray Studio's Kate Fulmer (JACK'S MOTHER), Olivia Wiles (RAPUNZEL) and the rest of the cast in their wildly successful Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical INTO THE WOODS! Here's a beautiful pic of Olivia Wiles as RAPUNZEL! Show dates were March 17-25, and presented by Lakota East High School.
Winter 2017
Kicking off the new year with great entertainment!
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Maliyah Gaines (JUANITA) and Brinley Culver for being selected for the cast of an exciting new production of Leonard Bernstein's musical WEST SIDE STORY. The show will open this Memorial Day weekend by The Children’s Theatre of Mason.
Applause, applause for Bray Studio's Brooklyn Allison for her electrifying and vivacious performance as ELIZA DOOLITTLE, and to Alex VanVeelden as the bumbling and clever ALFRED P. DOOLITTLE in this wonderful production of MY FAIR LADY. The show was held at the Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, March 1-4, 2017, and presented by Cincinnati Christian Schools Theatre Department. Congratulations to everyone for a wildly successful show! (More pictures below.)
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Michael Williams for his wonderfully successful performance as DICKON, in that delightful musical THE SECRET GARDEN!!! The show ran Feb. 17-25, with Beechmont Players, Cincinnati, OH.
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Kayla Stroud who has been cast as JANET VAN DE GRAAFF (the role made famous by Sutton Foster on Broadway), to Spencer Walsh as ADOLPHO, to former student Megan Ledford as KITTY, and to Annalise Longfellow and Erika Smith (Ensemble) in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE! And cheers to the rest of this talented cast! Coming this spring. Presented by Wm. Mason High School, Mason Ohio. You won't want to miss this hilarious show!
Cheers to Bray Studio's Michael Williams (JOSEPH), Spencer Walsh (PHAROAH), Kayla Stroud (JUDAH), Annie Wesner (MRS. POTIPHAR), Andrea Poole, Claire Connell, Haley Allman, Jenna Skidmore and former student Kate Shields (NARRATOR), all part of the wonderful new cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! The show will run April 7-9, 2017, and is presented by Acting Up Theatre, Mason, OH.
Congratulations to these Bray Studio singers for their participation in the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) High School Solo and Ensemble Contest and for their awards: Olivia Wiles ( I - Superior), and Elizabeth Gildemeister ( II - Excellent). The event was held on February 11, 2017.
The 2017 Cincinnati Arts Association Overture Awards Scholarship Competition was held on January 21st, for all of Greater Cincinnati’s high school students. It is an honor for me to announce CONGRATULATIONS to Bray Studio’s Kayla Stroud for making it to the Semi-Finals in Musical Theatre. Miss Stroud is 1 of 19 who achieved this distinction out of 300 who competed in the Theatre category, on January 21st. Kayla is a Senior at William Mason High School, in Mason, OH.
Each year, more than 500 of the region’s most talented high school students compete as solo artists to win the top prize of $4,000, or to place among the 3-runners up for $1,000, in each of 6 categories. The Overture Semi-Finals will take place on February 11th, at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Cincinnati, and is open to the public.
Cheers to Bray Studio's Claire Connell in the role of ARIEL, Emily Thole (SEA CREATURE/PRINCESS), Grace Hoffman (MERSISTER) and the rest of the wonderful new cast of LITTLE MERMAID!!!! To be presented by St. Susanna School, Mason, OH, this spring.
Congratulations to former Voice student Megan Ledford, who has been selected for the 2017 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Ledford, Junior at Mason High School, Mason, OH, will perform Soprano 2 with the Carnegie Hall High School Honors Concert Choir on February 5 in New York City.
Earlier this year, Ledford auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in her application and audition recording.
According to Morgan Smith, Program Director, “Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing. We processed more than 18,000 nominations this year and have selected nearly 750 of the most talented student performers from around the world. Working with these conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that these musicians never forget”.
Ledford has studied music for eight years and is a member of the Mason High School Concert Choir. Along with the other finalists, she will travel to New York City for five days in February 2017. Ledford will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned conductors, work with other Finalists, and get a taste of New York City. Two performances, an Honors Choral Performance and an Honors Instrumental Performance, will take place Sunday, February 5 at Carnegie Hall.
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Morgan Copas, who has been nominated to participate in the OMEA District 13 Honors Chorus, under the baton of William Sauerland, Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Chabot College in Haywood, CA! The dates of the event are February 24 and 25, 2017.
Congratulations and best wishes to Bray Studio's Kate Fulmer (JACK'S MOTHER) and to Olivia Wiles (RAPUNZEL) in the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical INTO THE WOODS! This fanciful musical will keep you captivated and smiling to the end. Show dates are March 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, at 7:00pm, and March 19 at 2:00pm. Presented by Lakota East High School.
Fall 2016
You won't want to miss this!
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Brooklyn Allison starring as ELIZA DOOLITTLE, and Alex VanWeelden (ALFRED P. DOOLITTLE) in this wonderful production of MY FAIR LADY!!! And kudos to everyone else who made the show! Coming to the Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, March 1-4, 2017, and presented by Cincinnati Christian Schools Theatre Department. “With a little bit of luck” you’ll get a grand night out to see this hilarious musical.
Cheers to Bray Studio's Michael Williams (JOSEPH), Spencer Walsh (PHAROAH), Kayla Stroud (JUDAH), Annie Wesner (MRS. POTIPHAR), Andrea Poole, Claire Connell, Haley Allman, Jenna Skidmore and former student Kate Shields (NARRATOR), all part of the wonderful new cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! The show will run in the spring, 2017, and is presented by Acting Up Theatre, Mason, OH.
And if one production isn't enough for you, say hello to another production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, with Bray Studio's Emily Zigmond (MRS. POTIPHAR/ WIFE), Laurel Dobrozsi (WIFE), former student Joshua Allen (BENJAMIN), Jenna Harris, and the rest of the fine cast at Lakota West High School, in West Chester, OH! This show will also be presented in spring, 2017.
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Lane Sanders (JOVIE, the cynical Macy’s female employee) and to Jenna Skidmore (SHAWANDA, the caring elf), both leads in the new cast of ELF, JR., the musical! Presented by Sharonville Junior Players, Dec 9 & 10.
We are proud of Bray Studio's Lily Anton, who will be performing in that classic musical ALICE IN WONDERLAND! Presented by Sharonville Young Artists, December 1 & 2, 2016.
You will want to keep an eye on Bray Studio's young rising star, 9 year old Brinley Culver! Brinley begins her first performing season in Cincinnati in three musicals. She will be starring as MARIE in the musical ARISTOCATS, on November 17, in West Chester, OH, sponsored by Performing Arts, Inc. Next, you can find her in ANNIE, the musical, presented by Children’s Theatre of Mason, on Nov. 4-6. Then, taking a lead role in SEUSSICAL, as KANGAROO, JR., Brinley and her cast will be performing at Anderson Center, on Jan 27, 28, 2017. Congratulations and best wishes to Brinley for great success in all of her shows!
It's time for another SEUSSICAL! JR., the musical wild adventure, starring our own Kate Fulmer as BIRD GIRL, and Choreographer of the show! The show is presented by Lakota East High School, West Chester, OH and opens Nov. 4, 5 and 6. Best wishes to Kate and her castmates for a fantastic performance!
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER features Bray Studio's Kayla Stroud (MOLLY ASTER), Spencer Walsh (MR. SMEE), and former student Megan Ledford (LOST BOY) among other wonderful talents! It is a brand new play based on a novel from humorist Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and tells the origin story of Peter Pan and Captain Hook and how they became the eternal enemies we know so well. The show is presented by Mason High School, Mason, OH, and runs Oct 21, 22, 28, 29. Break a leg!
Congratulations to Bray Studio's Spencer Walsh (UNCLE FESTER), Kayla Stroud, Annie Wesner, Andrea Poole, former students Megan Ledford and Kate Shields, and the rest of the fine cast and crew of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, the musical! The show was a big success, full of hilarious and creepy antics and dynamic entertainment. The show ran September 23-25, presented by Acting Up Theatre, Mason, OH.
Sunner 2016
Heroes, Villains & Oddballs!
Kudos to Bray Studio's Olivia Wiles and Laurel Dobrozsi performing in the musical HAIRSPRAY, running July 21-23, at Miami University's Parrish Auditorium! Presented by Encore Youth Theatre.
Here's a performance from baritone Ryan Slone singing "Stars," from LES MISERABLES, at Casa Verde, Milan Italy, July 31, 2013. Ryan trained at Bray Music Studio during his high school years. You can catch him now at Chelsea Opera in NYC! Bravo, Ryan!!!
We are excited to congratulate Danielle Morey and Ally Peebles, WINNERS of the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) Scholarship Award!!!!! They are 2 of only 3 winners in the state, and we are proud that they are singers from Bray Music Studio, under the direction of teacher Carol Bray!
Wow! What a great weekend at the 2015-2016 Association of Community Theatre (ACT) of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. OCTAFest – the Ohio Community Theatre Association convention and Orchid Awards presentation, held on June 23-25.
I am so proud to announce these Bray Music Studio 2015-16 Orchid Award Winners:
• Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance - Danielle Morey, as SARAH, in GUYS AND DOLLS.
• Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance - Kayla Stroud, as ADELAIDE, in GUYS AND DOLLS.
• Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance - Victoria Shields, as ARIEL, in THE LITTLE MERMAID.
• Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance - Danielle Morey, as SCUTTLE, in THE LITTLE MERMAID.
• Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance - Kayla Stroud, as URSULA, in THE LITTLE MERMAID.
The OCTA Southwest Regional Conference is held the fourth weekend of June each year. This conference, hosted by ACT-Cincinnati, Inc. brings together all community theater in the southwest region for a celebration of theater featuring excerpts from one show from each group’s past season.
