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February 22, 2019 · 9:35 am

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Runs March 23-April 21

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THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 23-April 21
Shelterhouse Theater [Eden Park]

Directed by Lisa Portes

Cast: Jennifer Bareilles as Logan, Nat DeWolf as Caden, Ashley Austin Morris as Alicia & Scott Parkinson as Jaxton

Watch as a group of liberal artists walk the fine line of political correctness in this fresh, satirical comedy. Armed with progressive lingo and questionably good intentions, they attempt to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving play for local elementary schools. Slowly but surely, the well-meaning plans dissolve into an outrageous sendup of PC behavior. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY treads the minefields of appropriation to inject some laughter into activism, apathy and all the assumptions in between. Advisory: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY is suitable for adults and teenage audiences. This biting satire contains mature themes and mild adult language about America’s sometimes troubling history. It also contains some questionable Thanksgiving reenactments. Be advised: no turkeys will be harmed in the making of this play.

  • In preview Sat, March 23 at 8pm and Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, March 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, March 28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 2-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, April 16 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 17 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, April 18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm

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February 22, 2019 · 9:16 am

THE LION IN WINTER Runs March 22-April 6

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Greg Mallios, Clay Winstead, Tracy M. Schoster, Jared Earland, Allen R. Middleton, Lexi Rigsby & Dan Robertson. Photo by Claudia Hershner.

THE LION IN WINTER
Falcon Theatre
March 22-April 6
[Newport]

Directed by Tara Williams

Cast: Allen R. Middleton as Henry, Tracy M. Schoster as Eleanor, Greg Mallios as Richard, Jared Earland as Geoffrey, Clay Winstead as John, Lexi Rigsby as Alais & Dan Robertson as Philip

Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, is a modern-day classic. Comedic in tone, dramatic in action the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henrys paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, Every family has its ups and downs, and this royal family is no exception.

  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 28-30 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 4-6 at 8pm

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February 21, 2019 · 12:15 pm

Actor Needed for Film THE DARK ARTIST

MISC_Casting call2THE DARK ARTIST!
A Film by Cole Durham
Story by Maddy Jenkins

Synopsis- Jeremy a high school senior art prodigy is given a special project to complete by his art teacher Mr. Caractacus. When Jeremy opens the project folder, he finds out his teacher has a very odd style of art interest. Mr. C likes gory gruesome crime scene art. Once Jeremy does the project, he begins to find out why Mr. C likes these photos and the story begins to open and unravel.

Mr. Caractacus- Mid 20’s early 30’s bearded handsome man who comes across as very charismatic.

All we’re looking for is an actor for Mr. Caractacus. You will read from the script, no need to any preparation. Any help that may be offered for the film would be greatly appreciated as well.  This is a no pay film and it’s my first production. Any questions contact me, Cole Durham at cjdspartan@gmail.com or at 937-716-6007.

When:  February 26th at 5:45PM
Where: 260 Chapman St. Waynesville, OH 45068

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February 21, 2019 · 12:08 pm

Catch Us and Our Shorts with Sunset Players’ One Act Plays

ssp_youve caught us in our shorts logoCINCINNATI, OH – February 20, 2019 — Sunset Players presents five one act plays in You Caught Us in Our Shorts—for the Sixth Time at The Art Center at Dunham (1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238).

The one act plays are:

  • The Philadelphia by David Ives
    Celebrates and mocks how we cope with negativity and everyday hardship in the City of Brotherly Love. Cast includes Jef Brown, Mark Motz and Kaitrin McCoy.
  • The Next Level by AK Forbes
    Trapped in between this world and the next, two ghosts try to communicate with their grieving son. Cast includes Helen Swartwout, Jim Swartwort and Zac Newman.
  • Breaking and Entering by AK Forbes
    A married couple’s attempt to spice up their love life with a role-playing game is inadvertently interrupted by an inexperienced burglar. Cast includes Jordan Schneider, Kaitrin McCoy and Nick Young.
  • Bad Connection by AK Forbes
    Two sales associates attending an out-of-town conference wake up together with no memory of the night before. Cast includes Meagan Blasch and Dan Maloney.
  • The Other Room by Ariadne Blayde
    A brilliant teenager with autism has a chance encounter with a popular classmate that leads to growing connection between them and his inner life. Cast includes Justin Bourne, Shannon Watts, Russ D. McGee, Zac Newman, Thomas Riggs, Evan Rogers and Irving L. Straun Jr. as Talbott.

Performances are March 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15 and 16. All shows are at 8PM, except Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.  Cincinnati State’s Interpreter Training Program will provide sign language interpreting for the deaf community on Saturday, March 9.

Tickets are $15 general admission or $13 for seniors, students or groups of 10 or more and can be purchased online at the Sunset Players website (www.sunsetplayers.org) or at the door. Tickets can also be reserved by calling 513-588-4988.

In its 39th season, Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information about season, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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February 21, 2019 · 11:55 am

THE OXFORD COMMA Runs March 22-24

OXFORD COMMA hires posterTHE OXFORD COMMA
Xavier University Theatre
March 22-24
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Amelia Pedlow
Produced by Stephen Skiles

Cast: Gigi Relic as Karen, Elliott Auch as George, Max Carlson as Nick & Cat Sholtis as Charlotte

At a small private boys’ school in California, Charlotte, George and Karen try to teach while their second semester seniors doubt everyone and everything. So when the lines between friends and spouses — as well as teachers and students — start to blur, everyone must decide what’s real and what isn’t. The Oxford Comma is a quantum play about love.

  • Thu, March 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 7:30pm

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