Monthly Archives: October 2017

Cast Announced for THE GIRLS OF MILLER COURT at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop (TDW) is pleased to announce the cast of THE GIRLS OF MILLER COURT, our winter production. This is an original play written by Jack Williams, directed by jef brown and produced by Valeria Amburgey.

In 1883 London, Jack the Ripper has started his deadly spree. Prostitutes Mary Kelly, Polly Nichols, Liz Stride, Kate Eddowes, and Annie Chapman meet at the local tavern and hatch an audacious plan – to lay a trap for the killer and thereby save their own lives. Will they succeed in their plan to stop the Ripper’s rampage, or become victims themselves? A fresh new take on the Ripper tale, you’ll be sure to enjoy this fascinating tale by local playwright Jack Williams. Some adult situations.

The cast includes:

  • Mary – Susan Unes
  • Annie – Jeanette Tacon
  • Kate – Heather Pfeiffer
  • Liz – Elizabeth Beatty
  • Polly – Stephanie LK
  • Archer – Burt McCollom
  • Robert – Collin Wenzell
  • Jack – Kent Wramplemeier
  • Jamie – Jeremy Cox
  • Jailer – Russ Derek McGee
  • Constable – Clint Bramkamp

Show dates are February 23 through March 11, 2018. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.

Visit https://thedramaworkshop.org/ for additional information.

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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Runs Nov. 7-12

VTA_An American in Paris promoAN AMERICAN IN PARIS
Victoria Theatre Association
Nov. 7-12
Schuster Center [Dayton]

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!

  • Tue-Fri, Nov. 7-10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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Director Needed for MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at RiverStage Community Theatre

RSCT_logo.jpgRiverStage Community Theatre of New Richmond, Ohio has lost the director for their 2017 Christmas show, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, and is now looking for a director able to work within the short time frame. Performance dates will be December 8 (Friday), 9 (Saturday), 10 (Sunday) and 16 (Saturday) and 17 (Sunday).

RiverStage has been given the exciting opportunity for this show of using a new-to-them 463-seat venue.

Only the serious need apply. Contact Linda riverstagehq@gmail.com with resume.

An excerpt of the script can be found online at https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/media/pdf/excerpts/exMiracleOn34thStreetThePlayM96.pdf

RiverStage Community Theatre is located conveniently to Cincinnati on US 52 East. We are an Orchid and OCTA award-winning member of ACT Cincinnati.

Find us online at riverstagenewrichmond.org.

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AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO Runs Nov. 4-Dec. 17

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Photo of Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx courtesy of Frank Ferrante Productions.

AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 4-Dec. 17
Shelterhouse Theater [Eden Park]

Directed by Dreya Weber

Cast: Frank Ferrante as Grouch & Gerald Sternbach as Accompanist

Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx. Called “masterful” by the Chicago Tribune and “a tour-de-force” by Variety, this fast-paced 90 minutes of hilarity contains all of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs. Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, MGM’s Louis B. Mayer and Marx foil Margaret Dumont. Appropriate for ages 12 and up with very mild adult content.

  • In preview Sat, Nov. 4 at 8pm & Sun, Nov. 5 at 7pm
  • Thu, Nov. 9 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, Nov. 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 17 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 18 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 19 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Nov. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 24 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 25 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 26 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Nov. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 29 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Nov. 30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 2 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
  • Tue, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 16 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 17 at 2pm

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TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL Runs Nov. 4-19

TC_Tenderly logoTENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL
The Carnegie
Nov. 4-19
Covington

Directed by Dee Anne Bryll and Ed Cohen
Music direction by Steve Goers

Cast: Kim Schroeder Long as Rosemary Clooney, Allen R. Middleton as The Doctor

TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL follows Rosemary Clooney’s rise to Hollywood stardom, and continues beyond battles with depression to a triumphant comeback. With many of her signature songs woven in and out such as “Come On-A My House,” “Tenderly,” and “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” audience members will learn the story of her successes on film, radio, and TV, as well the struggles in her personal life.

  • Sat, Nov. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 5 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 19 at 3pm

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