Yearly Archives: 2012

February 24, 2012 · 10:50 am

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE runs March 15-17

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Presented by Rivertown Players Inc
March 15-17
Lawrenceburg

Set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the restless years following World War Two A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is the story of Blanche DuBois, a weak and disturbed woman on a desperate prowl for someplace in the world to call her own. After losing their ancestral home, Belle Reve, Blanche shows up at the doorstep of her sister, Stella. However, Blanche’s snobbery wins her the instant dislike of Stella’s husband, Stanley. Stanley becomes enraged when Blanche hits it off with Stanley’s friend, Mitch. Eventually, Stanley ends up raping Blanche. However, no one believes Blanche and she is forced to go to an insane asylum. –StageAgent.com 

Cast: Amanda Borchers as Blance, Brittany Sandlin as Stella, Kyle Reese as Stanley, Ethan Brunner as Mitch, Lynn Minges as Eunice, John Beckelhymer as Steve, Shaun Vilardo as Young Collector, Thomas Daily as Pablo, Erika Holt as Woman/Hooker, Bruce Kingery as Doctor, Jamie Haney as Vendor/Woman & Abby Rinck as Nurse

  • Fri, March 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 16 at 7:30pm. Includes 30th Anniversary Wine and Cheese Party
  • Sun, March 17 at 7:30pm

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February 23, 2012 · 12:26 pm

TDW Fundraiser at City Barbecue on March 10

Do you love good barbeque? Do you love community theater? Have you often wondered how to merge those two loves together? Well folks, look no further! Now you can enjoy amazing BBQ and raise money for The Drama Workshop at the same time!

On Saturday, March 10th, dine in or carry out your meal from the City Barbeque at 6475 Glenway Avenue, and The Drama Workshop will get 25 percent of your total purchase amount. All you have to do is hand over our special TDW flyer to the cashier when you pay—it’s that easy! The more pulled pork and corn pudding you eat, the more money we get: it’s a win-win! Flyers will be available at all Tally & Son shows at Westwood Town Hall, at The Glenmore Playhouse, emailed to our membership, and posted on our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org/tdw_news/TDW_City_BBQ_Flyer.pdf.

This is an easy way to raise money and support The Drama Workshop as we continue to renovate our new home.

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February 23, 2012 · 12:20 pm

Actor Needed for MLT’s DEADLY MURDER

Middletown Lyric Theatre has extended its auditions for its April production of the spine tingling thriller, DEADLY MURDER. If you are interested in auditioning for this play please contact Charley Shafor immediately at cshafor@middletowlyric.org or 513-425-7140. Synopsis and character descriptions follow.

DEADLY MURDER
By: David Foley
Directed By: Charley Shafor

Performance Dates: April 12th – 14th

Cast Needed: 1 Adult Male

Audition Requirements: cold readings from the script

About the Show:
Camille Dargus has fought her way up from humble beginnings to a glittering Manhattan lifestyle. She has beauty, brains, wealth, and a successful career as a jewelry designer for the leading lights of New York society. She also has a penchant for attractive young men enter Billy, a handsome young waiter, and brings him back to her Soho apartment. But there’s more to Billy than meets the eye. Camille must use all her wits and cunning to save her life–and to prevent the dark secrets of her past from destroying everything she’s worked for.

Character Descriptions: Billy – twenty to early thirty something male who is, good looking, confident, sexy, athletic, etc. He is incredibly charming, knows what he wants and can manipulate anyone to achieve his goals. Confident in his own skin and comfortable with showing a little.

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February 23, 2012 · 9:57 am

SHIZZLE DIZZLE MAGIC SHOW on March 17

SHIZZLE DIZZLE MAGIC SHOW
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Saturday Morning Children’s Series
March 17
West Price Hill 

Shizzle Dizzle Magic will delight your whole family with clean comedy magic! You’ll love their award winning magic and be delighted by their quirky humor! This high energy show engages all ages. Kids, parents, teens, and grandparents all laugh side by side!

They’re the world’s only “Mother & Son” family magic act. Mystical Matthew is a fourth generation entertainer. His mother, The Great Nancini, is one of only 3% of the world’s magicians who are ladies. Together they create one of the most dynamic and entertaining shows traveling today!

The real stars of the show are the audience! There’s tons of audience participation. Will someone from your family be the next big star?

  • Sat, March 17 at 11am

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February 23, 2012 · 9:21 am

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LIVE runs March 24-25

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LIVE
Presented by Victoria Theatre Association as part of the PNC Family Series
March 24-25
Dayton

Seatbelts everyone! THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS® celebrates its 25th anniversary with an all-new musical adventure. Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. The Friz and her reptilian sidekick, Liz, know just where to find them! This is no ordinary field trip, as a hop on the Magic School Bus takes the class and the audience on a whirlwind tour. From the Arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change and learn how conservation, recycling and alternative energy can make a positive difference. Recommended for ages 4-10.

  • Sat-Sun, March 24-25 at 1pm & 3:30pm

Official page | Online ticketing | FaceBook event |

Local media coverage: Dayton Daily News article |

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