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April 13, 2023 · 6:04 am

TWELFTH NIGHT Runs May 5-21

LSC_Twelfth NightTWELFTH NIGHT
Loveland Stage Company
May 5-21
[Loveland]

Directed by Kiya Fix
Produced by Becky Jones & Micheal R. Kiser

Cast: Michael Yarick as Feste/Priest, Nick Dunker as Duke Orsino, Anna Hazard as Viola, Katherine Anderson as Olivia, Justin Hanks as Sebastian/Captain, Joe Simmons as Malvolio, Ken Macke as Sir Toby Belch, Pettrina Barresi as Maria/Officer, Jospeh Stanichar as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Andrew Theademan as Antonio & Emily Tilling as Fabian/Valentine

Shipwrecked on the shores of the kingdom of Illyria, Viola believes herself alone in the world and her twin brother drowned. She disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. Duke Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, who in turn falls in love with Viola, thinking she is a man. What ensues is a series of mistaken identities and miscommunications. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night explores themes of love, gender and societal hierarchy. Many scholars and critics believe it is one of the most structurally perfect comedies of all Shakespeare’s works.

  • Fri-Sat, May 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 7 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 14 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 21 at 3pm

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April 13, 2023 · 6:03 am

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Runs May 5-21

DPH_Meet Me in St. LouisMEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Dayton Playhouse
May 5-21
[Dayton]

Directed by: Brian Sharp

Cast: Adonis Lemke as Mr Alonso Smith, Shanon Carlson as Mrs. Anna Smith, Eli Chamberlin as Lon Smith, Emily Hughes as Rose Smith, Alicia Wagner as Esther Smith, Remy Conwell as Agnes Smith, Lila Rogers as Tootie Smith, Dean Shipley as Grandpa Prophater, Betsy Thompson as Katie, Kevin Willardson as John Truitt, Bryan Schuck as Warren Sheffield, Ella Stevens as Lucille Ballard, Maya Wahrhaftig as Eve, Mark Sharp as Postman, Jeffrey Murphy as Motorman, TBD as Clinton Badger, TBD as PeeWee Drummond & TBD as Sidney Purvis
Ensemble: Penny Bayman, Jessica Morningstar, Reagan Day & Scott Leas 

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is a musical theatre treasure and is based on the heartwarming movie. Join the Smith family at the 1904 World’s Fair and see how their love and respect for each other is tempered with the genuine humor that can only be generated by such a special family. The play includes seven of the best loved songs from the film and ten other wonderful numbers, also by Martin and Blane, written specially for the stage.

  • Fri-Sat, May 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 7 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 21 at 2pm

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April 13, 2023 · 6:02 am

Roald Dahl’s MATILDA JR. the Musical Runs May 5-21

THT_MatildaRoald Dahl’s MATILDA JR. the Musical
Town Hall Theatre
May 5-21
[Centerville]

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

  • Fri, May 5 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 6-7 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 12 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 13 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, May 14 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 19 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 20-21 at 3pm

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April 13, 2023 · 6:01 am

Auditions Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoFriday, May 19, 7–9pm
Saturday, May 20, 2–5pm

By appointment only. Click here to SIGN UP.
Also accepting video auditions*

Please prepare a 60-second monologue and 32 bars of a musical theatre song, both in the style of the show and that best showcase your range and ability.

Please bring:

  • Sheet music in the correct key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or accompaniment tracks.

  • An acting resume, headshot, and completed AUDITION FORM.

*For video auditions, please follow the same requirements above, film your audition (full body shot), and upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo. Email the link to production@merittheatre.org. Attach your resume, headshot, and completed audition form to the email. (If you are auditioning by video, you may use an accompaniment track.)

Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 22, at 6:30pm.

Auditions & callbacks will be held at Fort Mitchell Baptist Church (2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017).

Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings beginning June 19. No rehearsals will be held on July 4th.​

CAST

  • Maria Rainer
  • The Mother Abbess
  • Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices
  • Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants
  • Sister Sophia
  • Captain Georg von Trapp
  • Franz, the butler
  • Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper
  • Liesl von Trapp
  • Friedrich von Trapp
  • Louisa von Trapp
  • Kurt von Trapp
  • Brigitta von Trapp
  • Marta von Trapp
  • Gretl von Trapp
  • Rolf Gruber
  • Elsa Schraeder
  • Max Detweiler
  • Herr Zeller
  • Baron Elberfeld
  • Admiral von Schreiber
  • Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, servants, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert​

Produced and Directed by Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Vocal Direction by Marnie Lemma
Choreographed by Jerry and Mia Armelli and Danielle Ashley

Production dates: Aug. 25-Sept. 1​

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

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April 13, 2023 · 6:00 am

FREE Spring Concerts from Sinclair Music Department

SCCM_logoCelebrating Our 50th Anniversary
Sinclair JAZZ Ensemble
featuring Sinclair’s NEW Youth Jazz Ensemble
with guest artist, Eric Lechliter
Also, World Premiere Performance 
Straystation by Mark Taylor
Friday, April 14 • 7 p.m.
Bill Burns, Director
Blair Hall

PRESIDENTIAL NOTES 
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY BANDS
Two Nights • Two Concerts • Both Free
Michael Berning, Conductor
Blair Hall

Sinclair Concert Band 
Monday, April 17 • 7 p.m.

Sinclair Wind Symphony
Wednesday, April 19 • 7 p.m.
with special guests
The Fairborn High School Symphonic Band
and
Dr. Steven Johnson
Narrating “Lincoln Portrait”

Sinclair Chorale
Friday, April 28 • 7 p.m.
Dr. Andrew Hohman, Conductor
Hawker United Church of Christ (Beavercreek)

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