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April 5, 2019 · 2:03 pm

BASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Runs May 3-18

FT_Baskerville logoBASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Falcon Theatre
May 3-18
[Newport]

Directed by Derek Snow

Cast: Matt Dentino as Holmes & Alan Kootsher as Watson
Ensemble: Nick DeNuzio, Dan Robertson & Jordan Trovillion

A mysterious demon hound from hell has tormented the Baskerville family for generations. Multiple deaths have been blamed on the devil dog through the years. With the latest death of a Baskerville, it seems apparent that the hound has struck again. Or has it? Our capped and caped hero steps in to solve the puzzle.

Holmes and Watson set about assembling the clues, but all the other roles (dozens of them, male and female) are played by an ensemble of three actors. Hilarious twists, turns, red herrings, lightning-fast costume changes, and antic fun follow.

  • Fri-Sat, May 3-4 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 9-11 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 16-18 at 8pm

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April 5, 2019 · 11:14 am

PICNIC Runs May 3-12

TROY_Picnic logoPICNIC
Troy Civic Theatre
May 3-12
Troy City Park

Directed by Jim Lockwood

Cast: Georgann Enright as Helen Potts, Colin Girolamo as Hal Carter, TBA as Millie Owens, James Rowley as Bomber, Sydney Edington as Madge Owens, Beth Shrake as Flo Owens, Angela Riley as Rosemary Sydney, TBA as Alan Seymour, Sandy Ehrlich as Irma Kronkite, Michelle Robinson as Christine Schoenwalder &  Ron Ecklebarger as Howard Bevans

“In a small town, all dreams seem big…” It’s a balmy Labor Day in the American heartland, and a group of women are preparing for the annual town picnic…but they’ll have to lay a lot on the line before they can lay out the checkered cloths. When a handsome young drifter named Hal arrives, his combination of uncouth manners and titillating charm stirs up everything. Sensual, charming, passionate and delightfully funny, PICNIC is a timeless American classic about life, about love, about dreams…and about the line between restraint and desire.

  • Fri-Sat, May 3-4 at 8 pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 2pm

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April 5, 2019 · 10:20 am

The Passing of Ed Stern

MISC_Ed SternFrom Legacy.com:

Edward was born on June 10, 1946 and passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Edward was a resident of Kentucky at the time of passing. He graduated from the University of Virginia (BA) and Indiana University (MA). Donations in his memory may be made to the Edward J. Stern Endowment for Artistic Excellence at Playhouse in the Park or to the University of Virginia Theatre Department.

Sent to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Supporters: 

Dear Playhouse Supporter,

As a member of our Playhouse family, we wanted to share with profound sadness the passing of Ed Stern (1946 – 2019).

Ed served as the Playhouse’s Producing Artistic Director for 20 years from 1992 – 2012, fully one-third of the Playhouse’s history. During Ed’s tenure, the Playhouse:

  • Won two Tony Awards
  • Had three of our shows on Broadway and one off-Broadway
  • Had productions on four continents
  • Established a new play commissioning program
  • Greatly expanded our education and outreach programs
  • Completed a major renovation of the Playhouse’s public and production support spaces

Ed directed 40 plays during his 20 years here. A list of his shows can be found below. He set the bar for theatrical artistic excellence within our community. Beyond that, he helped foster the growth of the other professional theatres in town and championed all of the arts. Ed will long be remembered as one of the key leaders the Playhouse has ever had.

He will be deeply missed.

Sincerely,
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Buzz Ward
Managing Director

PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED BY ED STERN
1992-93 
The House of Blue Leaves 
Our Country’s Good 
Scotland Road

1993-94
Death and the Maiden 
Dancing at Lughnasa 
The Merry Wives of Windsor, Texas

1994-95
Inspecting Carol 
Hometown Heroes

1995-96
Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me 
Arms and the Man

1996-97
Private Lives

1997-98
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 
Coyote on a Fence 
The Little Foxes

1998-99
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde 
Red Corners

1999-00
Much Ado About Nothing 
Wit 
A Little Night Music

2000-01 
Inherit the Wind

2001-02
King Lear 
Men on the Take

2002-03 
Ah, Wilderness 
The Smell of the Kill

2003-04
One 
Mister Roberts

2004-05
Twelfth Night 
The Retreat from Moscow

2005-06
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 
Stone My Heart

2006-07 
Of Mice and Men 
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure

2007-08 
Othello

2008-09
Travels of Angelica 
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

2009-10
Victoria Musica 
The Fantasticks

2010-11
The Piano Teacher

2011-12 
God of Carnage 
As You Like It

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April 4, 2019 · 4:16 pm

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Runs May 3-12

Georgia McBride Main SliderTHE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
Beavercreek Community Theatre
May 3-12
[Beavercreek]

Directed by Doug Lloyd

Cast: TJ Montgomery as Casey, Ben Douglas as Miss Tracy Mills, Chuck Larkowski as Eddie, Sara Duibley as Jo & Kevin Rife as Rexy/Jason

He’s young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking on his door, and he’s just found out that his wife is going to have a baby. To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a rundown, small-town Florida bar. When the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace his act, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business – and himself.

  • Fri, May 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 4 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 11 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 3pm

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April 4, 2019 · 3:50 pm

OVER THE TAVERN Runs May 3-11

BPIOvertheTavern CoverOVER THE TAVERN
Beechmont Players Inc.
May 3-11
Anderson Center

Directed by Richard Zenk

Cast: Nora Kovasckitz as Annie, Fred Gorney as Chet, Luke Randazzo as Eddie, Jessica Faye as Ellen, Aurelia Dolive as Georgie, Thomas Stricker as Rudy & Chessie Vigran as Sister Clarissa

The heartwarming story of the family who runs the neighborhood tavern, and lives above the bar. Told primarily through the eyes of the young teen son, we see a slice of life in Catholic Buffalo New York in the 1950s.

  • Fri-Sat, May 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 11 at 3pm & 8pm

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