The cast includes:
Performances run Feb. 2-4.
For more information visit www.treecountyplayers.com.
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An improvised dinner show that wants to know if you’ve been bad or good
December 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 @ Arnold’s Bar & Grill
It’s a little bit naughtya and a little bit nice — but always a whole lot of fun — and is the only ticket in town guaranteeing you’ll never see the same show twice. OTRimprov, transforms the patio at Arnold’s Bar & Grill into a magical world to celebrate everything you love, and love to hate, about the holidays.
OTRimprov’s improvisers transport you to magical lands and create scenes you’re unlikely to forget. Whether showing how Santa would handle unexpected gift requests or reimagining your favorite holiday stories in magical ways, The Naughty List will fill your holidays with side-splitting laughs. Bring your cheer or your humbug; either way, you’ll help craft the incomparable experience only OTRimprov can provide.
On the tradition of The Naughty List, director Paul Wilson comments,
“Seeing families and friends come back year after year, to have them talk about their favorite moments and what they love about the experience is incredibly satisfying. And the people who discover us each year tell us how glad they are they found us and how they can’t wait to come back. All that and having it happen at Arnold’s, an iconic and uniquely Cincinnati location …it makes for a holiday tradition we are grateful to be a part of.”
And to delight even more of your senses, host Arnold’s Bar & Grill provides a delectable a la carte menu of dinner, drinks, and dessert for you to enjoy before and during the show. Audience members can arrive up to 90 minutes prior to the 7:30pm start time to feast – but please note that you must arrive no later than 7:00pm to guarantee dinner service. Dinner and drinks are not included in the ticket price. All parties are welcome and encouraged to request a reservation time for dinner when they purchase tickets at OTRimprov.com.
Cast in Alphabetical Order
Production Team
About OTRimprov
OTRimprov (OTRi) began in 2010 as a collection of wayward improvisers looking for like-minded performers and a place to play in Cincinnati. After headlining shows for the Little Big Night at Know Theatre of Cincinnati, we formed our own partnership with Know Theatre’s Jackson Street Market, a resource sharing program for fledgling companies, and began producing shows independently.
We continue to explore a variety of styles and formats, while developing a strong improv community populated with smart, engaging people and doing work that is collaborative, curious, and sometimes a little bit daring. We foster new talent through training and a welcoming atmosphere, where all performers feel inspired to explore and take risks.
Calendar Listing
THE NAUGHTY LIST
7:30pm December 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
Dinner service from Arnold’s Bar & Grill is available at every performance. Audience members can arrive for dinner as early as 6:00pm but must arrive no later than 7:00pm to guarantee service. Dinner and drinks are not included in the ticket price. All parties are welcome and encouraged to place reservation times when they purchase tickets
Arnold’s Bar & Grill – 210 E 8th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tickets: $20
Dinner and drinks are not included in the ticket price.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting otrimprov.com
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Children selected will receive 15 weeks of FREE classes; Shoes and dancewear included
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Cincinnati, OH, November 21, 2023) – All second graders in the Tri-State are invited to audition for our FREE CincyDance! Program, which connects children to the joy and discipline of dance! The audition will be held Friday, December 15 from 4–6 pm and Saturday, December 16 from 2–4 pm at the Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center in Walnut Hills. (All details below) Following the audition, select dancers will be chosen to join CincyDance’s Ballet Foundations class, a 15-week program that will teach children ballet fundamentals in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Students also have the opportunity to win a lifetime scholarship to the Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy. Classes will take place Wednesdays after-school OR Saturday afternoon starting January 2024. Invited students will be provided shoes and all dance attire. Classes focus on ballet, as well as other dance styles including street, modern and musical theater.
CincyDance! is a fully scholarshipped program designed to remove barriers and encourage racial, gender and economic diversity within the Otto M. Budig Academy. After the Ballet Foundations experience, five to six students will be given the opportunity to receive full, lifetime tuition scholarships to Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy. The Academy’s pre-professional training program provides students with a world-class dance education as well as performance opportunities with the Academy and Cincinnati Ballet’s professional company. Students may go on to pursue dance as a career pathway or as a personal passion. The December 11th audition is the beginning to a student’s exciting journey with Cincinnati Ballet and high-quality dance training.
DATE: December 15, 2023 and December 16, 2023
CHECK-IN TIME: 4 pm for 5 pm Audition | 2 pm for 3 pm Audition
WHERE: 1801 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Any second in the Tri-State area
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will audition in bare feet.
HOW TO PREPARE: Show up and bring your best self! No previous dance training or audition materials are required.
HOW TO REGISTER: Register here or by call us at 513-562-1111. Due to the limited capacity, we encourage all participants to pre-register online or by phone. Limited registration will be available on day of audition.
SAFETY: Masks are currently optional at the Ballet Center. Cincinnati Ballet follows all health and safety protocols recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. Class space is limited.
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Cincinnati Ballet 2023-2024 Season Sponsors:
PNC, Margaret and Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Foundation, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Jodie Gates, Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
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From Cincinnati Music Theatre
To all our community theatre friends and family, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend Skip Fenker. His joy and passion he had for theatre was shown in every production he has been a part of. He has been part of the CMT family for over 20 years. Let us cherish all our dearest memories we shared with him. We love you Skip, may you rest in peace.
Please join us for a Celebration of Skip’s life at Tillie’s Lounge on Dec. 10th.
Edward Allen Fenker, Jr., affectionately known as “Skip” by his family and friends, took his final bow on November 26, 2023, leaving a legacy filled with creativity, a passion for theater and love for puppetry that touched the hearts of many. Skip, the son of Edward Allen Sr. and Marian Ruth (nee Schultz) Fenker, is survived by his brother David Fenker, sister-in-law Amy Valle Fenker, nephew Danny Fenker (Dana), great niece Maeve Fenker and countless friends who will miss him deeply.
Skip’s theatrical career was renowned, directing over 50 shows and earning nearly 30 awards, including an Emmy nomination; a much deserved salute to his unwavering dedication and exceptional talent.
As a master puppeteer, writer and designer, his creative brilliance and nimble hands brought to life characters for Larry Smith Puppets, Wayne Martin Puppets and Heiken Puppets – enchanting audiences locally and across the country. His ability to infuse puppet characters with emotion and personality was nothing short of magical, leaving indelible memories for those fortunate enough to have seen his work.
However, it was Skip’s talent as a theater director that truly set him apart. Over the course of his journey, he directed an impressive array of more than 50 shows, each production bearing the mark of his creativity and visionary leadership. His innate ability to bring a script to life, coupled with his fiery passion for perfection, transformed every performance into a masterpiece – earning him the admiration and respect of those on and off the stage.
Skip’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of so many. Rest in peace, dear friend. Your final curtain call may have come, but you will be beautifully remembered. May your spirit continue to shine brightly in this world through the life you lived and the art you so passionately shared with us all.
“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” Peter Pan
Family and friends will be gathering at Tillie’s Lounge on Hamilton Avenue on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life also is being planned for early 2024 to honor his legacy. www.springgrove.org
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-Beavercreek Community Theatre
BCT is devastated by the unexpected loss of a treasured family member. We are shocked and saddened by the passing of John Falkenbach this morning. If you were involved in Dayton community theatre, or OCTA, you knew and loved John. John’s contributions to Dayton theatre were enormous and BCT will not be the same without him. We will share any information about arrangements as they become available. Rest well John, to say you will be missed is an understatement.
– Obituary from Littleton & Rue
John Anthony “Tigger” Falkenbach, 65, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of John C. Falkenbach and Mary Ann (Torlina) Hudson.
John’s journey through life was marked by a profound love for the arts, and his passion for theatre was unmistakable. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in the class of 1976 and was an alumnus of Ohio Northern University. He worked as a financial consultant/ accountant for over 40 years, most recently working for Robert Haff International and was assigned to various companies throughout the Miami Valley Region during his 16 years of service.
However, it was the stage that truly captured Johnnie’s heart. He was involved in community, educational, and professional theatre for almost 50 years. He was active onstage and behind the scenes where he was a director, lighting designer, producer, actor, and techie. He was a cherished member of the following theater communities: Beavercreek Community Theatre (BCT), Dayton Playhouse, Troy Civic Theatre, Xenia Area Community Theatre, Dayton Theatre Guild, Little Theatre Off Broadway, and the Springfield Civic Theatre. He was a 51-time Daytony winner including 40 awards for Lighting Design and four for Set Design. John was inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame in 2018. He was the Treasurer on the BCT Board of Directors and was active in the Ohio Community Theatre Association for over 35 years serving in many capacities. Among his favorite productions were “Company” and “Godspell,” where he shared his talent and creativity with countless audiences.
Johnnie was instrumental in opening the first Little Caesar’s Pizza franchise in Springfield, Ohio. He loved the character, Tigger, from Winnie the Pooh, and enjoyed playing Chess, cards and games with his family and friends. Johnnie is credited with inspiring his siblings, niece and nephews to also sing, dance and perform.
Johnnie leaves behind a legacy of love and creativity. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Ann Hudson, stepmother, Carol Falkenbach, as well as his siblings: David Michael (Debbie) Falkenbach, Mary Beth (Mark) Goodin, and Gary Joseph (Rita) Falkenbach. He also leaves behind a brother-in-law Robb Butterfield and nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart: Bradley, Jeremy (Caleb), Seth (Matt), Kayla (Mike), Justin (Julie), and one great nephew Syre, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Falkenbach and sister Amy Butterfield (Falkenbach).
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, December 1st, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, with a service to begin at 7:00 p.m. Following the service, a meal will begin at 8:00 p.m. in The Landing at Littleton & Rue, providing an opportunity for loved ones to come together, share memories, and celebrate John’s life.
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Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 