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May 15, 2025 · 3:41 pm

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL Runs June 5-14

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL
East Side Players
June 5-14
Blue Ash Recreation Center Amphitheater

Directed by Elise Gillespie and Caroline Conard

Official cast list

It’s creepy and it’s kooky!! It’s a hilarious musical! It’s every father’s nightmare! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And worse, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia! Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.

  • Thu-Sun, June 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 11-14 at 7:30pm

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May 14, 2025 · 3:53 pm

Auditions Announced for A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED at Lumos Players

Lumos Players is thrilled to announce auditions for our summer production of Agatha Christie’s A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED – A Miss Marple Thriller!

An announcement in the local paper sets the scene for a murder to occur at Miss Blacklock’s Victorian home. When an unexpected guest dies under the foretold circumstances, it’s up to Miss Marple to unravel the mystery. Classic Christie suspense, quirky characters, and twists await!

Auditions:

  • Sunday, July 6 | 1:00–5:00 PM
    Lakeview UCC – 8639 Columbia Rd, Maineville, OH 45039
    Callbacks: Monday, July 7 | 7:00–9:00 PM

Sign Ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CADAF22A0FAC70-56309549-auditions#/

What to Expect:

  • Auditions will consist of script readings.
  • Sides will be emailed out in advance to those who sign up.
  • Headshots are not required, but they are preferred.

Performance Dates:
August 29 & 30 and September 5 & 6 at 7:30 PM
Lakeview UCC, Maineville, OH

Rehearsals:
Sundays (1-5pm), Mondays and Thursdays (7-10pm)

Character Descriptions:

  • Miss Marple (60–70): Overly inquisitive, grandmotherly, but shrewd. A clever amateur detective.
  • Letitia Blacklock (45–50): Attractive and well-maintained. Reserved, opinionated, and caretaker of Bunny, Julia, Patrick, and Phillipa.
  • Inspector Craddock (50): Serious, business-minded local police inspector.
  • Julia Simmons (22–24): Beautiful but difficult. Studying pharmacy. Staying with her Aunt Lettie.
  • Patrick Simmons (25–26): Julia’s handsome, jokester brother. Enjoys teasing and sibling rivalry.
  • Dora “Bunny” Bunner (45–50): Befuddled, humorous, and Lettie’s old school chum and companion.
  • Mitzi (25–26): Lettie’s cook. Explosive, possibly paranoid, but hilarious. From a mid-European or Asian background.
  • Phillipa Haymes (26): Elegant, blonde, and classy war widow with a young son.
  • Edmund Swettenham (26–27): Dark, “foreign-looking” Brit. Aspiring writer, awkward around his pushy mom, smitten with Phillipa.
  • Mrs. Swettenham (58–60): New to the village. Pushy and flustered easily.
  • Sergeant Mellors (25–30): Craddock’s assistant. Not the brightest, but very diligent.
  • Rudi Scherz (20–21): Young Swiss national. Mysterious and crucial to the plot.

Come be a part of this thrilling mystery and help us bring Christie’s classic tale to life!
We can’t wait to see you at auditions!

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May 13, 2025 · 3:46 pm

DARE TO DREAM MUSICAL SPECTACULAR to Benefit ROYAL Theatre Company on May 30

ROYAL Theatre Company to Present
DARE TO DREAM MUSICAL SPECTACULAR
An Original Musical Review
May 30, 2025

ROYAL Theatre Company, Home of the Children’s Theatre of Mason, is proud to present Dare to Dream Musical Spectacular, an original musical review, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. We invite you to be part of an extraordinary evening that promises to inspire, entertain, and celebrate the amazing impact our life’s dreams can have.

This show is one night only! Tickets are $100 per person for the Gala and show or $50 per person for the show and dessert only. Tickets for the Gala include a reception, two drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and the show. To purchase tickets to the event and preview silent and live auction items please visit our website ROYALTheatreCompany.com. If you are interested in being a Dare to Dream sponsor, please contact Nicole@ROYALTheatreCompany.com

Dare to Dream Musical Spectacular is an innovative performance that highlights the dreams, hopes, and aspirations that drive us all. Featuring mesmerizing music, heartfelt performances, and choreography, it is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the courage to pursue what seems impossible. The Gala will set the stage for an amazing night! The money we raise through this event will allow ROYAL Theatre Company to provide its ongoing initiatives to nurture creativity, education, and positive change through the arts. “Audience members will not only be wowed and entertained, they will also be personally moved in a way that impacts how they pursue their lives and dreams,” says Karen Kilgore, President of
ROYAL Theatre Company.

Fans can follow ROYAL Theatre Company on Meta: Facebook (ROYAL Theatre Company, Home of Children’s Theatre of Mason) and Instagram (royal_theatre_company).

About ROYAL Theatre Company, Home of The Children’s Theatre of Mason ROYAL Theatre Company produces two large-scale productions each season, from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Oliver to Beauty and the Beast and Lion King Jr. as well as many other popular favorites. ROYAL Theatre Company offers children from ages 6-18 and other talented actors from all over the Cincinnati area the opportunity to take part onstage as performers as well as off stage as crew members, make-up assistants and many other behind-the-scenes roles. To volunteer, donate or learn more, visit ROYALTheatreCompany.com or call 513.398.0116.

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May 13, 2025 · 3:46 pm

2025 Fall Season Announced by Sinclair Theatre

Sinclair Theatre’s Fall 2025 Season

anthropology
By Lauren Gunderson
October 10-18
Performances in the Sinclair Theatre Black Box

All tickets $12

Directed by Gina Neuerer

When Merril creates an AI version of her sister, she finds herself questioning the difference between reality and fiction.  As her creation begins to develop motives of its own, Merril’s life is thrown into chaos as her family gets pulled into the power of a well-programmed machine.  A contemporary thriller telling a story that intertwines the love of family with AI technology, anthropology will take you on a journey that will have you questioning what is real and what is not. 

‘Twas – A Holiday Musical
By Patti Frankhouser Celek
December 11-14
Performances in Blair Hall Theatre

All tickets $10

Directed by Kelsey Celek

A family-fun holiday musical! When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways.  They learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada and discover that while humans have different traditions, ultimately all celebrations are about love and togetherness.   

Sinclair Theatre’s Spring 2026 shows will be announced at a later date.

Tickets can be purchased online (no at-the-door ticket sales) at www.sinclair.edu/tickets beginning August 1.

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May 13, 2025 · 3:46 pm

Auditions Announced for SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Loveland Stage Company

The Loveland Stage Company is proud to announce auditions for its Fall show, SOMETHING ROTTEN!

Auditions will take place June 1st & 2nd from 6:30-9:30pm at Loveland Stage Company.

Brush up on your Bard, warm up those vocals, and don’t forget to review the dance routine ahead of time! To sign up for a slot and to view all audition details (including character descriptions, rehearsal calendar, and the choreography routine) please visit the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/…/30E044DAFA82FA64…

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this outrageous, toe-tapping, show-stopping musical comedy!

SOMETHING ROTTEN! runs November 7-23, 2025.

Director: Amy Prestridge
Producers: Becky Jones and Chris George
Stage Manager: Nor White
Choreographer: Hunter Gee

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