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THE ART OF DINING at Mariemont Players Cancelled due to COVID-19

MPI_logo 2020Dear MPI Community,

As we continue to learn more about the COVID-19 health crisis, and public health officials forecast the coming months, the Mariemont Players board of directors has made the very difficult decision to cancel our May production of The Art of Dining.

As you know, there is currently a ban on gatherings of more than 100 people in the state of Ohio, and at this time, we don’t know when it will be lifted. Also, the CDC has recommended that organizations do not hold gatherings of more than 50 people for the next 8 weeks, which takes us into the middle of the run for The Art of Dining. This creates a significant amount of uncertainty and we refuse to risk the safety of our patrons, cast, and crew.

In this difficult time, many arts organizations are having to cancel their productions in the best interest of public health and safety. If you have tickets to a live performing arts event which is canceled due to COVID-19, please consider donating your ticket to the organization.

If you would like a refund for your tickets, we are more than happy to issue one. Please contact the box office at 513-684-1236 or email us at waltoncreektheater@gmail.com, if you would like a refund. As it is tax season, our accountant is extremely busy, so we do ask that patrons requesting refunds allow us reasonable time to process each refund.

We will continue to monitor the situation, and we fully intend to be back on stage as soon as our public health officials declare it is safe to do so. Keep an eye on mariemontplayers.com, as well as our Facebook page, for updates.

Thank you for your continued and valued support of Mariemont Players. We look forward to seeing you at the theater as soon as possible.

Regards,
Patrick Kramer
President, MPI Board of Directors

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THE REVOLUTIONISTS Cancelled at Human Race Theatre Company

HRTC_new logoTo our Human Race family,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce today that due to the ever evolving circumstances in our town and country, The Human Race Theatre Company will be canceling our upcoming production of THE REVOLUTIONISTS. As we did with the final four performances of GLORIA: A LIFE, we are making this decision in the best interest of our patrons, artists, staff and community.

Ticket holders to all canceled performances have several options. You may choose to donate your purchase as a charitable gift to The Human Race Theatre Company. All non-profits are feeling the impact of these closures and your contribution is greatly appreciated. We are doing our best to keep our staff fully employed during this time. You also have the option to exchange your ticket for the remaining production in this season – LOOPED which should prove a riotous relief from our confinement in June! If you have not renewed your subscription for the 2020-2021 Season, you may ask for the price of your tickets to be credited toward your renewal or purchase of a new one. Your tickets may also be credited to your account for future use.

Please contact Dayton Live to confirm what you’d like to do with your tickets.

As we all hunker down and find new ways to stay engaged, we ask that you keep an eye out on our website and Facebook page. We are currently planning some super fun live streaming and pay-per-view specials that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. These may include our Meet & Greet, our April Monday Night Play Reading and THE MILF ALSO RISES (if we are still quarantined on the rescheduled dates in May!) Stay tuned for more info!

To make any changes or donations, the Dayton Live Ticket Office can also be reached at 937-228-3630. They are there to help Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

We wish you health and well-being and hope to see you at The Human Race Theatre again soon!

Best,
Kappy Kilburn, Executive Director
Kevin Moore, Artistic Director

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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Postponed at Footlighters

fli_logoA message from the Footlighters, Inc. Board of Directors:

Friends and Patrons,

The top priority of our organization is the health and well-being of the community and our theatre family. In response to the COVID-19 virus, we have made the very difficult decision to POSTPONE our production of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN that was due to open in April 2020.

At this time, we are working through next steps, including potential new dates for the show. As soon as these details have been finalized, we will provide an update to our valued patrons and supporters.

If you have already purchased tickets for the show you can either request a refund for the price of the ticket or consider converting your ticket into a tax-deductible donation to support our current efforts to correct our failed boiler issue.

Should you desire to be refunded for your ticket, your options are as follows:

  • Tickets purchased online from our website will be processed as a credit to the purchaser’s credit card.
  • Tickets purchased by cash or check will be issued via check.

All requests for refunds should be directed via email to footlighters.ky@gmail.com.  We ask that any refunds be requested and received no later than April 30, 2020.  While we will work as quickly as possible to process requests, please allow up to 30 days for your request to be fulfilled.

While this unfortunate situation has impacted all of us, our mission remains:

To create an entertaining and enjoyable theatre experience of the highest caliber for our patrons and foster a creative and supportive environment for our performers, technical staff, and local artists. We remain a true contributor to the vibrancy of our neighborhood, and we are a destination for patrons who wish to be entertained and enlightened by our performances. We are, and continue to be, an all-volunteer run and supported organization.

Please consider donating your ticket purchase back to Footlighters, in order to support our ongoing efforts to maintain our beautiful facility and to continue providing the highest-quality theatre to our community.  We are grateful to you for your continued support of the arts and of Footlighters, especially during these most challenging times, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at the Stained Glass Theatre.

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COVID-19 Update From CenterStage Players

CSPOH_logoLike many of our community theatre colleagues in the greater Cincinnati area, we were saddened when our most recent production was put on hold the night before we opened due to the COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the Governor of Ohio.  While we agree these are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone, it was still difficult knowing the hard work that our cast and crew had put into the development of their program.  CenterStage Players continues to extend our best wishes to everyone and hopes that everyone stays safe during this time of uncertainty.  We look forward to seeing everyone across the area return to the stage as soon as possible.

At this time we are announcing that we are rescheduling our May show along with a change in venue.  HEATHERS The Musical (directed by Amanda Borchers) will now hit the stage on July 2, 3, 5, and 10-12 (barring any governmental or CDC restrictions).  This show will be performed at The Arts Center at Dunham (home of Sunset Players).  Thanks to everyone who was instrumental in keeping this show alive and moving it to the new location.

We are also announcing changes to our 2020-21 season.  Our revised lineup is as follows:

MOMUS & APHRODITE by Fred Rothzeid
A Greek comedy taking place in Athens . . . Ohio!
Directed by Chris Lee
Produced by Kent Smith & Burt McCollum
September 11-20, 2020

MACBETH by William Shakespeare
A modern twist on a classic Shakespeare story
Directed by Tom Peters
Produced by Fred Hunt
November 13-22, 2020

INCORRIGIBLE by Teri Foltz
A regional premier written by a local playwright
Directed by Mark Culp
Produced by Lisa Hunt
February 19-28, 2021

BUGS! by Stephen Williams
A family musical comedy of fantasy and wonder
Directed by Burt McCollom
Produced by Trisha Cooper
April 23-May 2, 2021

Please continue to visit our website (www.centerstageplayersinc.com) and Facebook page for show and audition information.

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COVID-19 Update from Lebanon Theatre Company

LTC_logoGiven the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and statewide bans on large gatherings, auditions for Assassins have been postponed indefinitely.

The show will also be postponed from it’s original dates in May. Please check back here or at LTCPlays.com for updated information.

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