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August 6, 2014 · 11:52 am

THE GREAT GATSBY Runs Sept. 5-Oct. 4

Jared Joplin as Gatsby and Sara Clark as Daisy. By J. Sheldon Photo.

Jared Joplin as Gatsby and Sara Clark as Daisy. By J. Sheldon Photo.

THE GREAT GATSBY
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Sept. 5-Oct. 4
Downtown

It is the height of prohibition and young Nick Carraway has taken up residence in Long Island’s “West Egg”, home to the nouveau riche. He is soon befriended by his neighbor, the mysterious Jay Gatsby, and drawn into his glitzy, if garish, world of lavish parties and secret speakeasies. But as Gatsby’s secretive past is uncovered and his intentions revealed, Nick finds himself a pawn in a love triangle so scandalous, it threatens to destroy all those around him. This American classic is a poignant examination of America in the early twentieth century, exploring the notions of love, morality, identity and the corruption of the American Dream. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s best known and most beloved work, The Great Gatsby finally comes to the stage in this exclusive new adaption by Simon Levy.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Sept. 3-4 at 7:30pm. All seats $21.
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 28 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 2-3 at 7:3-pm
  • Sat, Oct. 4 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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August 6, 2014 · 11:35 am

D2D Presents RENT September 5 and 6 at the Victoria Theatre

New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning musical, RENT to Dayton

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Dare to Defy Productions is thrilled to present the full stage version of Jonathan Larson’s hit musical, RENT. The production hits the stage at 8 pm September 5 and at 2 pm and 8 pm on September 6, 2014 at the beautiful Victoria Theatre 126 N Main St Dayton, OH 45402.Tickets range from $50 to $25. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

RENT is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS.  It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.

Director JJ Parkey has assembled an amazing cast of actors for Dare to Defy’s ambitious production. BobbyMitchum plays the role of Mark Cohen, a struggling documentary filmmaker and best friend of “Roger Davis”, an HIV-positive musician who is recovering from heroin addiction played by Mark Beyer. Lisa Glover is Mimi Marquez; a sexy HIV-positive stripper and dancer who is also a heroin junkie and Roger’s love interest. 

Paige Dobkins plays a spunky performance artist Maureen Johnson, who is Mark’s ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend of Joanne Jefferson, a tough, headstrong Harvard-educated lawyer played by Shawn Storms. 

Tom Collins, the HIV-positive philosophy teacher, friend and former roommate of Roger, Mark, and Maureen is played by Isaac Tobler. Mike Embree is cast in the role of Angel Schunard, an HIV-positive Drag Queen with a heart of gold and Tom Collins’ love interest. Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III, played by Mathys Herbert is the former friend and landlord of Mark, Roger and Mimi’s apartment. 

The rest of the cast includes: Marcus Bedinger, JamalCann, Haylee Dobkins, Zach King, Danielle Kubasky, TCSChreier and Mackensie Vonderbrink.

Director JJ Parkey exudes enthusiasm as he discusses the relevance of this show for today’s audience. “Making a connection in an isolating age, is more true today than ever before”

The musical was first seen in a sold out, limited three-week workshop run at the New York Theatre Workshop in 1994. This same New York City off-Broadway theatre was also the musical’s initial home following its official January 25, 1996, opening. Tragically, the show’s creator, Jonathan Larson died suddenly the night before the off-Broadway premiere.

RENT, opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre, on April 29, 1996. The musical went on to win every major best musical award, including the Tony Award, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. RENT played its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre on September 7, 2008 after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews. RENT is the seventh longest running show in Broadway history.

RENT has changed Broadway forever and transformed how a generation feels about musical theatre. Whether it’s your 1st time or your 100th time, you won’t want to miss this production of RENT! 

Recommended for Mature Audiences, RENT contains adult language and situations.
 
RENT
Presented by Dare to Defy Productions, LLC
September 5, 2014 at 8 PM and September 6, 2014 at 2PM and 8 PM  

Victoria Theatre 126 N Main St Dayton OH, 45402                                                        

For Tickets Call (937) 228-3630 or go on-line atwww.ticketcenterstage.com

Director JJ Parkey
Music Director Ian Benjamin
Choreographer Edward Carignan
Stage Manager Dionne Meyer
Technical Director Jason Vogel 

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August 6, 2014 · 11:14 am

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Runs Sept. 5-21

DPH_How to SucceedHOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 5-21
Dayton

Directed by Jeff Sams
Music directed by Nancy Perrin
Choreographed by Annette Looper

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The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company. “It stings mischievously and laughs uproariously.. It belongs to the blue chips among modern musicals.” New York Times

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm

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August 5, 2014 · 1:09 pm

PS Announces Auditions for NOISES OFF

PSI_logoCalled the funniest farce ever written, NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

Auditions will be held on August 11 and 12 at 7pm and will consist of cold readings only. Please bring a list of conflicts for August 19-October 5. Callbacks, will be held on Wednesday August 13.

Performances are September 26, 27, October 3, 4 at 8 PM and September 28 and October 5 at 2 PM. Rehearsals will be Monday-Friday with a four day weekend given for Labor Day.

With questions, please contact the director, Jenni Cypher, at jennic42@gmail.com

CHARACTERS:

  • LLOYD FELLOWES – director of the play, 40-55. Artistic, tyrannical, pretentious, cranky, not a “people person” but a bit of a ladies’ man. Thinks everyone is an idiot but him. He’s wrong. Involved with Brooke AND with Poppy.
  • DOTTY OTLEY – actress, plays housekeeper Mrs. Clackett, 50s. Basically sensible, but prone to flights of melodrama. Her retirement money is wrapped up in this production, so the stakes are high for her. Involved with Gary.
  • GARY LEJEUNE – actor, plays harried real estate broker Roger, 30s. Pompous and self-absorbed, but also so neurotic he literally can’t finish a sentence. Oversensitive and easily wounded. Has anger management difficulties. Involved with Dotty.
  • BROOKE ASHTON – actress, plays lingerie-clad tax inspector Vicki, 18-25. Gorgeous, but out to lunch. Distracted, unfocused, basically well-meaning but oblivious. She is NOT dumb, but it’s easy to see why someone would think she was. Involved with Lloyd.
  • FREDERICK DALLAS – actor, plays the dashing and wealthy Philip, 30s. Goodhearted, naïve, deplores physical violence, handsome and knows it, would like to be a Method actor but doesn’t really get it. Currently in the middle of a nasty divorce.
  • BELINDA BLAIR – actress, plays the charming and wealthy Flavia, 30s. Bright, fun-loving, gossipy optimist, knows everyone’s business. Secret Machiavellian, cast mother and doggedly determined show savior. May harbor a little crush on Frederick.
  • SELSDON MOWBRAY – actor, plays the rather incompetent Burglar, 60-75. Slightly doddering, alcoholic, half-deaf (when he wants to be), charming old duffer of a stage veteran. In decline, but craftier than he seems.
  • POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR – stage manager, 30s. Mousy, shy, maybe a little plain. Constantly stressed and harried, along with Tim takes the brunt of Lloyd’s and the actors’ abuse. Tries very, very hard to be good at her job. Involved with Lloyd.
  • TIM ALLGOOD – stagehand, 18-25. Very young, raw, inexperienced, is absolutely and shamelessly taken advantage of by Lloyd. When not asleep on his feet, performs his duties with almost manic enthusiasm

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August 5, 2014 · 12:00 pm

OUR TOWN Runs Sept. 5-14

XACT_Our TownOUR TOWN
Presented by Xenia Area Community Theatre
Sept. 5-14
Xenia

Directed by Mike Taint

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Set at the turn of the 20th century, the play reveals the ordinary lives of the people in the small town of Xenia, Ohio, U.S.A. The play focusses particularly on the lives of George Gibbs, a doctor’s son, and Emily Webb, the daughter of a newspaper editor. Act I takes place in 1901 and depicts a typical day in the town. Act II, which takes place in 1904, shows the wedding of George Gibbs and Emily Webb. Act II, which takes place in 1913, depicts the interaction between Grover’s Corners dead townspeople and the living ones.

  • Fri, Sept. 5 at 6:30pm
    Opening night gala
  • Sat, Sept. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 3pm

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