THE MATCH GAME
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
April 13-May 5
[Over-the-Rhine]
Directed by Jared Doren
Cast: Savannah Boyd as Nora, Bruce Cromer as Johnny, Deb G. Girdler as Deb, Henry Howland as Sean, Jared Joplin as Brian, Jennifer Joplin as Steph & Allen R. Middleton as Alan
A world premiere comedy! Steph has typical mid-life woes on her plate: a precocious daughter about to graduate high school and an absentee father who just moved in, who may or may not be faking dementia. Oh, and did we mention she has a little bit of cancer? Steph has ulterior motives for letting in her dad and a grand scheme to pull it off. When the family gathers for a birthday party with a hidden agenda, they’re forced to confront the truths they’ve been too afraid to acknowledge. The 2022 winner of the Jackie Demaline playwriting competition, this world premiere comedy hilariously reflects on how families aren’t always well matched. As Steph and her family navigate hard truths and schemes, they use adult language and mentions of sexual relationships. Steph and (possibly) her father are dealing with serious health conditions, and cancer and Alzheimer’s are heavily discussed, albeit with a healthy dose of levity and humor.
- In preview Sat, April 13 at 7pm
- In preview Tue, April 16 at 7pm
- Wed-Fri, April 17-19 at 7:30pm
- Sat, April 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, April 21 at 2pm
- Tue-Fri, April 23-26 at 7:30pm
- Sat, April 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, April 28 at 2pm
- Tue-Fri, April 30-May 3 at 7:30pm
- Sat, May 4 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, May 5 at 2pm
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