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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jonathan Rubin as Lemml, Clark Sayre as Sholem Asch, and Lauryn Shafer as Madje Asch. Costumes by Al Carmicle. Hair and Makeup by Cyrus Redding. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Cincinnati, OH- The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is thrilled to welcome you to their Senior High Winter Play, Paula Vogel’s INDECENT.  The show runs February 12-14th 7 pm; with one matinee on February 14th at 2 pm. All performances take place in Walnut Hills High School’s Westheimer Auditorium.

Powerful and haunting, Indecent by Paula Vogel tells the true story behind the controversial 1923 Broadway production of Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance. Exploring themes of love, censorship, and the resilience of art in the face of oppression, this play weaves music, dance, and storytelling into a moving tapestry. Indecent is a celebration of the enduring power of theatre and a must-see for audiences who crave thought-provoking drama.

“Indecent is an incredibly moving play that tells the story of Jewish tragedy and perseverance, both in America, and Europe,” says director Mike Sherman. “It is also a story about the power of theatre to inspire hope and societal change across generations.”

“Indecent forces us to ask questions about artistic freedom and the responsibility of actors to their communities.” states actress Adelaide Linser, “It is a vital reminder of the arts’ ability to open minds, challenge boundaries, and give life back to stories that have been erased.”

Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for students.Tickets can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

Content advisory: This show is recommended for ages 13 and up.

This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by:

• The Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund
• The Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation
• Wings Walnut Hills Theatre Boosters
• WHHS Parent Association
• Dr. Pepper and Family

Featuring Jonathan Rubin as Lemml, Clark Sayre as Sholem Asch, Lauryn Shafer as Madje Asch, Adelaide Linser as Dorothee/Halina/Manke, Caroline Lovelace as Reina/Chana/Rifkele, Violet Kimnach as Virginia McFadden/Rifkele/Ensemble, Adah Mosher as Elsa/Rifkele/Bagelman Sister/Ensemble, Kendra Sullivan as Freida/Bagelman Sister/Ensemble/Dance Captain, Katherine Hoffman as Mrs. Peretz/Dr. Hornig/Ensemble, Amelia Hoops as Vera/Sarah/Esther/Wiegala Singer/Ensemble, Devlin Kennedy as Avram/Cornovsky/Ensemble, Carter Symon as John Rosen/Ensemble, C.C. Wise as Medel/Nahkmen/Ensemble, Charles Burdsall as Harry Weinberger/ Rabbi Joseph Silverman/Ensemble, Zachary Stucker as Otto/Yekel/Peretz/Schidkraut/Ensemble, Oscar Syroney as Officer Benjamin Bailey/Bartender/Judge McIntyre/Ensemble, Jackson Alexander as Isaac/Ensemble/Swing, Sunny Durig-Roos as Lazar/Ensemble/Swing, Levin Hobson as Nelly Friedman/Violin, Ana Smith as Mayar Balsam/Clarinet, and Winter Cruser as Moriz Godowsky/Eugene O’Neill/Accordion.

• Director- Mike Sherman
• Assistant Director/Dramaturg/Dialect Coach- Noa Jaffee
• Technical Director-  Joe Mitchell
• Student Technical Director/Production Stage Manager/Co-Scenic Designer- Abbie Kershner
• Assistant Stage Managers- McKenzie Bell and Easton Taylor
• Music Director- Steve Goers
• Choreographer- Kate Stark
• Student Choreographer- Elijah Cook
• Intimacy Coordinator- Erin Carr
• Costume Designer/Manager- Alice Carmicle
• Hair and Makeup Designer- Cyrus Redding
• Marketing and Publicity Manager- Adelaide Linser
• House Manager- Ellie Cook
• Lighting Designer- Eleanor Jackson
• Lighting Managers- Dallon Hatton and Eleanor Jackson
• Props Designer-Norah Boehm
• Props Manager- Asher Morin
• Co-Scenic Designer-Riley Coleman
• Scenic Manager- Lily Pavelka
• Lead Scenic Artist- Polly Wilson
• Sound Designers- Violet Garitson and Lily Pavelka
• Sound Manager- Violet Garitson