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August 28, 2019 · 10:51 am

THE ELEPHANT MAN Runs Sept. 27-Oct. 6

CSP_The Elephant Man logoTHE ELEPHANT MAN
CenterStage Players
Sept. 27-Oct. 6
Lockland High School Auditorium

Directed by Tom Peters
Produced by Fred Hunt

Cast: Aaron Whitehead as John Merrick, Jay Dallas Benson as Frederick Treves, Arny Stoller as Carr Gomm/Conductor, Burt McCollom as Ross/Bishop Walsham How/Snork, Chris Koonce as Pinhead Manager/London Policeman/Lord John, Jacob Hart as Will the Porter/Belgian Policeman, Sally Flint as Streetwalker/Pinhead/Princess Alexandria, Bridgid Dunn as Countess/Miss Sandwich & Jessie Faye as Mrs. Kendall/Pinhead

THE ELEPHANT MAN is the story of John Merrick during his stay at London’s Whitechapel Hospital under the care of Sir Frederick Treves, a surgeon, in 1880. Premiering in London in November of 1977, the production moved to Broadway in 1979 and ran until 1981, winning the Tony Award for Best Play (among others). The play was adapted for a 1982 broadcast on ABC and a radio play by the BBC in 1988.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm

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August 28, 2019 · 10:25 am

DR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS Runs Sept. 27-Oct. 5

MCP_Dr Evil and the Basket of Kittens logoDR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS
Mason Community Players
Sept. 27-Oct. 5
[Lebanon]

Directed by Paula Brinkman
Produced by Tess Catlin

Cast: Erin Marie Schwartz as Mary Shelley, Michael Easterling as Dr. Frankenstein, Theo Brinkman as Frank Jr., Dana Davis as Shirley, Stephen Catlin as Dr. Evil, Rene Saldanha as Inferna, Lucy Mullenix as Margo, Trisha Courtney as Mama Sher Were, Robert Terry as Pappa Tuppa Were, Mark Mehlhope as Unna Were, Katie Altman as Silva Were, Kalena Jackson as Annie Were, Sage Altman as Giggle Were, Jennifer Lisa as Arch Duchess Arsenica, Anthony Lisa as Prince Vladi, John David Hamilton as Lord Warhammer, Hannah Gregor as Contess Gothma, Nancy Turselic as Bomb, Julie Walborn as Pierce, Scott Dimmich as Meteorologist, McKenzie Kugler as Mummy, Alisha Flaherty as Mother & Landon Flaherty as Child

This darkly funny farce pits the eternal battle of pure evil against innocent fuzzy goodness. Dr. Evil wants to destroy the world, but when a basket of kittens arrives on his doorstep, it’s his own world that gets turned upside down. The Council of Evil is set to arrive any minute for the unveiling of the thermal ray — Dr. Evil’s latest weapon of world domination — and he must impress them at all costs. If the Council finds him with this basketful of precious kittens, they may never offer the financial backing he needs to complete his dastardly project. Being truly evil, there is only one solution that Dr. Evil can think of… (gasp!) the kittens must be destroyed. But with several identical baskets going in and out of his lab and the crazy antics of his assistant’s mummified mother, his own vampire mother and the practical-joke-loving family of were-hyenas who live next door, the kittens just may make it out alive. You’ll be rooting for the precious little fur balls the whole way. If not, Dr. Evil’s neighbors, Mary Shelley and Dr. Frankenstein, who narrate the evil tale, might think you’re just as evil as Dr. Evil himself. One thing is true, being bad has never been this much fun!

  • Fri, Sept. 27 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Sept. 28-29 at 2pm
  • Fri, Oct. 4 at 7pm
  • Sat, Oct. 4 at 2pm & 7pm

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August 28, 2019 · 10:01 am

ROCK OF AGES Runs Sept. 26-Oct. 13

WFIT_Rock of Ages promo

Photo by Tammy Cassesa.

ROCK OF AGES
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
Sept. 26-Oct. 13
[East Price Hill]

Directed by Doug Berlon
Music directed by Greg Dastillung
Choreographed by Jules Shumate

Cast: Robert Breslin as Drew, Tina DeAlderete as Sherrie, Christopher Carter as Lonny, Greg Shaffer as Dennis, Tyler Kuhlman as Stacee, Gabriyel Thomas as Justice, Justin Glaser as Hertz, Katie McCarthy as Regina, Akeem Campbell as Mayor/Ja’Keith, Evan Blanton as Franz, Royce Louden as Joey Primo/Ensemble, Ally Davis as Constance/Ensemble, Brandis Dewillgen as Waitress/Ensemble
Ensemble: Shalie Hull, Rick Hunt, Hope Pauly & Anna Stanford

It’s the end of the big, bad 80’s and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last venues – a place where sexy Stacee Jaxx reigns  and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage while he longs for small-town girl Sherri. But the decade’s rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end. Can Drew, Sherri, and the gang save the 80’s? With monster hits songs like, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Wanted Dead or Alive” and “Don’t Stop Believing,” ROCK of AGES lets the party go on forever!  Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical.

  • Thu, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat at 8pm
  • Sun at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 2-3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 2pm

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August 28, 2019 · 9:53 am

THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW! – A Puppet Parody | Oct. 19-20, 2019 | Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

CAA_That Golden Girls Show logoARONOFF CENTER – JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
OCTOBER 19-20, 2019 

Tickets on-sale Friday, August 30 at 10:00 AM 

CINCINNATI, OH – That Golden Girls Show! – a puppet parody is a brand-new comedy that parodies classic Golden Girls moments – with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down at the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater. The show plays for four performances only:  Saturday, October 19 at 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 20 at 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Tickets range from $25-$45 and additional service fees may apply.

From Sophia’s get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose’s tales from St. Olaf, Blanche’s insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, and Dorothy’s daily struggle to make sense of her life.

Devoted fans will fondly remember these four girls from Miami, and for first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of the television series.

The cast includes Meggie Doyle as Rose, Erin Ulman as Blanche, Casey Andrews as Dorothy, and Ashely Brooke as Sophia.

Co-created by Thomas Duncan-Watt & Jonathan Rockefeller. Direction by Michael Hull, Written by Doug Kmiotek, Puppets by Rockefeller Productions, David Goldstein (Set & Lighting Design), David Ferdinand (Sound Design), Jessica Haff (Puppet Supervisor), PRF Productions/Peter Feuchtwanger (Production Supervisor), Mason Hughes (Production Stage Manager), Peter Brown (Assistant Stage Manager), ABM Agency/Amanda Bohan (Marketing Director), Krista Robbins (Company Manager), General Management by Theater Mogul/Jill Bowman, Exclusive Tour Direction by Broadway & Beyond Theatricals/Victoria Lang, Ryan Bogner and Tracey McFarland, Co-created by Thomas Duncan-Watt, Originally created and produced by Jonathan Rockefeller.

Production by Shady Pines Entertainment.

For more information, visit https://www.thatgoldengirlsshow.com.

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), CINCINNATI-NORTHERN KENTUCKY HONDA DEALERS, FURNITURE FAIR, LOCAL12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Courtyard Marriott & Residence Inn-Rookwood, Graphic Village, Heidelberg Distributing, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cincinnati Downtown, Kroger, Millennium Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth, Ultimate Air Shuttle

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August 27, 2019 · 10:22 am

Auditions Announced for SWEENEY TODD at Queen City Productions

QCP_logoQueen City Productions will hold auditions for its winter production of SWEENEY TODD, the musical thriller by Stephen Sondheim, September 28th and 29th.

SWEENEY TODD is the chilling tale of a barber who is out for blood. Sent away years ago, Sweeney is back and looking to take revenge on the crooked Judge and Beadle who wrongfully transported him and tried to take his family. With the help of the pie shop owner, Mrs. Lovett, can Sweeney exact his plan for vengeance or will the bloodshed be for not? Featuring songs like, “Johanna,” “Worst Pies in London” and “A Little Priest,” you won’t want to miss your opportunity to be a part of this production. It will be to die for!

Auditions:

  • September 28th from Noon to 4:00pm
  • September 29th from 6:30 to 10:00pm

Invited callbacks will be September 30th from 7:00-10:00pm

Auditions and callbacks will be held at:
Theatre 42 – 2752 S US Route 42, Lebanon, OH 45036-8369

Auditionees:

  • Auditionees should be at least 12 years of age
  • Please prepare a song that best showcases your vocal ability and your personality. The song should be from the musical theater genre.
  • Those auditioning may sing a cappella or may bring an instrumental backing track. There will be no one present to accompany on piano.
  • Auditionees will also be asked to read from the script

Performance Dates: December 5th-15th over 2 weekends
All performances will be located at Theater 42

To sign-up for an audition slot please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44ACAA2AAAFD0-sweeney
Walk-ins will be seen when a slot is available.

For questions, please email queencityproductions@yahoo.com

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