Monthly Archives: June 2023

June 15, 2023 · 12:07 pm

MUSICALS SHE WROTE: Celebrating Women Songwriters Runs June 23-July 1

CMT_Musicals She WroteMUSICALS SHE WROTE: Celebrating Women Songwriters 
Cincinnati Music Theatre
June 23-July 1
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by Joe Stollenwerk
Music Direction by Joel Kurzynski
Choreography by JV Katz
Produced by Megan Williams and Eric Bardes

Cast: Carter Bechtol, Lisa Breithaupt, Emily Bruns, Mollie Bryson, Kennedy Florence, Peyton Hahn, Anna Snyder, Lori Valentine, Julie Wartner & Monica Weber

Musical Theatre songwriting has always been a boys’ club. But women have been writing musicals—a lot of them—since the 19th century! This revue will trace the history of women writing music or lyrics from the early days of operetta and musical comedy through the Golden Age, the Post-Golden Age, and today. From early songs you might not know were written by a woman—“Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” and “Hey Big Spender”—to the feminist anthems in A…My Name is Alice and I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road up to the last decade’s explosion of women writing musicals from the serious to the ridiculous.

  • Fri, June 23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 24 at 4pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 1 at 4pm & 7:30pm

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June 15, 2023 · 12:06 pm

RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (The Beach Ball Chronicles) Runs June 23-25

VP_Relatable and InflatableRELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (The Beach Ball Chronicles)
Village Players
June 23-25
[Fort Thomas]

Directed by Drue Harris

Six new plays by local authors

GRIPING IN THE GREEN Room by Roger Collins

  • Hedwyn – Katie Jensen
  • Osian – C.J. Bossart
  • Jim – Ella Wesselman

A DAY AT THE BEACH by Teri Foltz

  • Owen – Ryan Bowron
  • Holly – Tara Ruggles
  • Mother – Elaine Michael

SANDCASTLE by Teri Foltz

  • Margie – Kathryn Muck
  • Annie – Ashley Gore
  • Ellery – C.J. Bossart

MONSTER TALENT by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt

  • Pat – Autumn Ashford
  • Aaron – Fred Murrell
  • Voice – Ella Wesselman

LOVE POTION #1 by Rose Vanden Eynden

  • Robin – Autumn Ashford
  • Wiz – Sherry McCamley

A PURPOSE-Driven Beach Ball by A.K. Forbes

  • Candace – Kathryn Muck
  • Troy – Ryan Bowron
  • Jim – Fred Murrell
  • Nancy – Sherry McCamley
  • Fri-Sat, June 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 25 at 2pm

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June 14, 2023 · 7:39 am

LOVE LETTERS Runs June 23-25

SSCC_Love LettersLOVE LETTERS
SSCC Theatre
June 23-25
[Hillsboro]

Directed by Paula Campagna

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards. They continue to exchange letters over nearly 50 years, discussing their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – they have passed between them throughout their separated lives.

  • Fri, June 23 at 7:30pm featuring Bronwyn Jones & Bob Brown
  • Sat, June 24 at 7:30pm featuring Chelsea Heifner & Brendan Bell
  • Sun, June 25 at 3:30pm featuring Carol Hayward & Terry Inlow

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June 14, 2023 · 7:37 am

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Runs June 22-Aug. 6

LAC_CinderellaRodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA
LA Comedia Dinner Theatre
June 22-Aug. 6
[Springboro]

The most beloved fairy tale ever told! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella returns to our stage with its beautiful musical score featuring songs such as “In My Own Little Corner,” “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful,” and “Impossible.”
Originally presented on TV in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in TV history. Now, the enchanting stage adaptation is your family’s chance to experience this timeless fairy tale live on stage!
The hearts of princes and princesses of all ages will soar when the slipper fits!

  • Thu-Fri, June 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 1 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Sun, July 6-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 29 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 3-45 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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June 9, 2023 · 12:05 pm

Auditions Announced for GEEZERS at Tri-County Players

TCP_logoTri-County Players and Director John Vanderplough announce auditions for the drama GEEZERS by Tommy Lee Johnston.

Auditions

  • Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21; 7:00PM-8:30PM.
    Sharonville Branch Public Library, 10980 Thornview Drive, 45241.

A resume/ headshot would be appreciated, but is not mandatory.
Questions to: johnvanderplough@hotmail.com with the subject line GEEZERS.

GEEZERS is the story of a twenty-something young man who takes his first job in the a retirement community. While there, he interacts with several of the seniors who teach him much about the world and about himself. Each senior has a backstory which is dramatized by each having a younger version of themselves tell their story to Jack.

Main Characters:

  • Jack (stage age mid-20s)– the key character and lead of the show. It’s a challenging role as Jack is in just about every scene. His anxiety sometimes makes it difficult for him to communicate.
  • Gina (age 35-45)– a nurse practitioner director of nursing services; hard-edged as she takes her job seriously. Also a heavy role.
  • Jenny (age 40-55)– a regular visitor to the facility to see Miss Emily. Jenny has only a few scenes, but she is important for her interactions with Emily.

The Geezers:

  • Ray– likes to sleep in the recliner, and he constantly carries his pillow with him as a companion. He drops in and out of conversations as he sleeps.
  • Neil– an Air Force veteran who now walks with cane. A bit of a curmudgeon, he is quick-witted and likes to jab anyone within earshot.
  • Kate– Former actress who never forgoes an opportunity to speak of her glory days. She runs the roost at the center, and looks to catch the eye of any breathing man who may be in the room.
  • Emily– suffers from dementia, quietly watches many hours of TV, but has moments of great lucidity.
  • Young Ray, Young Neil, and Young Kate (stage age 20-27)– These three each tell the Geezer’s backstory in one long, dramatic scene with Jack. Because of this, there will be limited rehearsals until September.

Performances: Six shows, Friday, September 29 – October 8, 2023. Sunday matinees.
Load-in/tech week: September 22–28.
Venue is Bell Tower Arts Pavillion, Evendale. OH.

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