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May 22, 2023 · 5:55 am

Auditions Announced for GLADYS NIGHT at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players and director Steve Phelan will be holding auditions for their fall production, Gladys Nights, by Becky Kimsey.

Directed by: Steve Phelan
Produced by: Mary Jo Bissmeyer

Synopsis:
Gladys is having a mid-life crisis. Stuck in the daily grind of a telemarketing job with an irritating boss, Gladys is visited by her childhood imaginary friend, Pepper– a sexy badass international assassin who made a pact with Gladys 30 years ago that she would never let Gladys become boring. Pepper talks her into becoming an assassin too, but during the negotiation process, Gladys inadvertently talks all her clients out of it. The detective trying to catch Gladys in the act falls for her romantically instead, and in the end, Gladys must choose between Pepper (and her new career) and romance.

Auditions:

June 12th & June 14th at 7:00p

Cherry Grove United Methodist Church
1428 Eight Mile Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255

Please bring a resume and conflicts from August 7 – October 14. Headshot is encouraged. Cold readings will be done from the script.

Rehearsals start in the beginning of August and will rehearse 3 days a week. Final schedule will be determined after the show is cast and conflicts have been provided.

Show Dates:
October 6-8 and 12-14, 2023 at the Anderson Center Theatre

Characters:

  • Gladys: (female) mild mannered and overweight; 40s
  • Pepper: (female) an acrobatic international assassin; 20s-30s
  • Bobby: (male) Gladys’ obnoxious patronizing boss; 40s
  • Ray: (male) detective with a soft spot; 40s
  • Generic Man: plays Man, Donny, Greg, Waiter, and Mr Jacobson; 20s-40s
  • Generic Woman: plays Alice, Theresa, Attendant, and Sunny; 20s-40s
  • Techie #1: Easily intimidated; 18-20s
  • Techie #2: Not easily intimidated; 30s-40s

Questions?
Contact director Steve Phelan at stevephelan7588@gmail.com or producer Mary Jo Bissmeyer at mjbissmeyer@gmail.com

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May 21, 2023 · 11:28 am

TWELFTH NIGHT Runs June 16-25

BCT_Twelfth NightTWELFTH NIGHT: A Musical Adaptation
Beavercreek Community Theatre
June 16-25
[Beavercreek]

Directed by Matt Owens

A musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, a classic story of love and mistaken identity. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.

  • Fri-Sat, June 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 18 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 24 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 25 at 3pm

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May 18, 2023 · 5:54 am

EVIL DEAD the Musical Runs June 16-25

DPH_Evil DeadEVIL DEAD the Musical
Dayton Playhouse
June 16-25
[Dayton]

Cast: John Detty as Ash, Shana Fishbein as Linda, Sarah Roddey as Cheryl, Jake Spicer as Scotty, Madison Stapleton as Shelly, Jessica Detty as Annie, Matthew Ebersbach as Jake, Naman Clark as Ed/Moose & A Special Guest as Professor Knowby

Five college students spend the weekend in an abandoned cabin in the woods, accidentally unleashing an evil terror. In this comedic take on the legendary horror franchise, characters and demons sing and dance to songs written specifically for the musical. The musical takes creative liberty with the plot line of the movies, mixing the characters and concepts of all three, as well as changing sequences for the sake of the stage and comedic intent. Roughly, the first act adapts the original The Evil Dead while the second act adapts Evil Dead II. The show contains large amounts of swearing, violence, and blood effects.

  • Fri-Sat, June 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 18 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 25 at 2pm

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May 18, 2023 · 5:54 am

2023-2024 Season Announced by Fairfield Footlighters

fflFairfield Footlighters is happy to announce our 2023-2024 season!

THE TEMPEST
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Kate Brauer-Bell
September 22nd-24th, 2023

Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits.

AMATEURS
By Tom Griffin
Directed by Abby James
November 10th-12th, 2023

Amateurs is a full-length comedy by Tom Griffin. The tangled desires and hopes of the guests at an opening night party of a New England community theatre group are examined in this bittersweet and touching comedy about the rambunctious world of “show people,” and the highs and lows of the dramatic business we call show!

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
By George S. Kaufman
Directed by Mark Lunsford
February 23rd-25th, 2024

The family of Martin Vanderhof lives “just around the corner from Columbia University — but don’t go looking for it.” Grandpa, as Martin is more commonly known, is the paterfamilias of a large and extended family of charming eccentrics. His granddaughter, Alice, is an attractive and loving girl who is still embarrassed by her family’s idiosyncrasies. When Alice falls for her boss, Tony, a handsome scion of Wall Street, she fears that their two families – so unlike in manner, politics and finances – will never come together. But why be obsessed by money? After all, you can’t take it with you…

FOUR OLD BROADS
Leslie Kimbell
Directed by John Vanderplough
May 24th-26th, 2024

Retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation – and NOT another trip up to Helen, Georgia to see that “precious little German village for the umpteenth time.” A Sassy Seniors Cruise through the Caribbean may be just the ticket if she can just convince her best friend, Eaddy Mae Clayton, to stop praying and go with her. Unfortunately, things have not been very pleasant at Magnolia Place Assisted Living since Nurse Pat Jones began working there. The newest resident, Imogene Fletcher, is suddenly losing her memory. Maude Jenkins is obsessed with her favorite soap opera and planning her own funeral. Sam Smith, retired Elvis impersonator, keeps trying to bed every woman in the building. A mystery unfolds with laughter as the gals try to outsmart the evil Nurse Pat Jones and figure out why so many residents have been moved to “the dark side,” what exactly IS that mysterious pill, and what happened to Doctor Head? Hilarity ensues as Imogene goes undercover and Maude enters the Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant to throw Pat off their trail. If they can solve the mystery, they may make it to the cruise ship after all.

We can’t wait to see you all as our new season of shows debut!

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May 18, 2023 · 5:52 am

Cast Announced for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players and director Jim Waldfogle are excited to announce the cast of their summer production, Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.

Cast::

  • Hercule Poirot: Gary Glass
  • Monsieur. Bouc: Kent Wramplemeier
  • Mary Debenham: Meghan Moore
  • Hector MacQueen: Allan Conzelmann
  • Princess Dragomiroff: Susan Schapiro
  • Greta Ohlsson: Sandy Schlueter
  • Countess Andrenyi: Katherine Anderson
  • Helen Hubbard: Trisha Cooper
  • Col. Arbuthnot: Nick Dunker
  • Samuel Ratchett: John McInerney
  • Head Waiter/Michel: Bryce Willson

Congratulations to the above and thank you to all who auditioned. We can’t wait to get started!

Directed by Jim Waldfogle
Produced by Katherine Anderson & Dan Cohen

Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS will run July 28-30 and Aug 3-5, 2023. All performances will be at the Anderson Center Theatre.

It’s not too early to get your tickets so visit www.beechmontplayers.org or call 513-233-2468 to purchase. Season tickets are available as well – call the box office to purchase!

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