Carmel Community Playhouse to Feature Spillman, Nicely et al, in Talent Showcase, 8/13-8/15

Carmel Community Players will present its first community-based talent showcase in a cabaret format for three performances from August 13 - 15 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.

CCP's Cabaret Talent Showcase will include a variety of local actors, singers and musicians performing monologues, vocal selections and instrumental pieces. Proceeds from the event will benefit Carmel Community Players and help cover operating and production costs for the 2010-11 "Make 'Em Laugh!" season.

Some of the acts selected from auditions include Indianapolis actress Ginny Spillman, Indianapolis actor Paul Nicely, jazz performer and Carmel vocal coach Heather Ramsey, sister duo Ashleigh and Sam Harms, guitarist Tommy Baldwin, American Cabaret Theatre singer/actress April Armstrong, dancer Claire Cassidy, Carmel Fest winner Courtney Krauter, brother and sister duet with Kevin and Katie Krauter, former Carmel HS Ambassador Katie Mazzini, and CCP alumni Meridith Keller, Stephanie Bizzle, Susan Smith, and others ranging from age 10 to adult.

"We are really excited about the level of talent we were able to attract from throughout the Indianapolis metro area. There is clearly a strong interest by area artists in performing in Cabarets and we are very happy to be able to provide them the opportunity," says CCP president Michael T. Long. "This is the real deal and we encourage the public to come out to Clay Terrace to support these very talented acts."

The Cabaret Talent Showcase will be presented at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, August 13th and 14th, and at a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, August 15th. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students with a valid student id card. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting CCP online at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling CCP's box office at 317-815-9387. Tickets may also be available at the door.

CCP provides live dramatic and musical presentations that expand and develop creative opportunities for the entire community. Founded in 1993, CCP responded to a growing need in this community for affordable, local, quality entertainment that would meet the needs of cultural enrichment for the entire family. CCP focuses on providing a community-based venue for both experienced and inexperienced participants in theater, both on-stage and behind the scenes. Adults and children alike extol the virtues of being on stage. Such experiences allow you to overcome fears, develop talents, work in a team environment, experience excellent literature and improve self-confidence.

The Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace is the new home of Carmel Community Players, Carmel's oldest community theater group. The 4,500 sq. ft. playhouse features a 32' x 20' stage and can seat up to 120 guests. When productions are not being staged, the facility is available for organizations, schools, and businesses to rent for various meetings and events with proceeds benefitting Carmel Community Players, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The Carmel Community Playhouse is located at the south end of the Clay Terrace outdoor mall at 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 140. For more information, visit carmelplayhouse.com.

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