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March 8, 2026 · 7:51 pm

Cast Announced for THE IMPORANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Troy Civic Theatre

Cast Announcement!

Director Cody Peterson is proud to introduce the cast of THE IMPORANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde, the final production of Troy Civic Theatre’s 60th Season!

Cast:

  • John (Jack) “Ernest” Worthing – Nicholas Beard
  • Algernon Moncrieff – Brendan Byers
  • Gwendolen Fairfax – Becky Malas
  • Cecily Cardew – Ella Stevens
  • Lady Augusta Bracknell – Mandi Croft
  • Miss Prism – Mary Harrington Norris
  • Reverend Canon Chasuble – Michael Maxson
  • Lane – Austin Gomes
  • Merriman – Waverly Clark

Get ready for mistaken identities, sharp wit, and plenty of Victorian mischief in this classic comedy!

Show Dates: April 24–26 & May 1–3
Friday & Saturday at 8 PM
Sunday at 2 PM

Tickets available now at TroyCivicTheatre.com

Join us as we close out our 60th season with one of the most beloved comedies ever written!

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March 8, 2026 · 7:51 pm

Auditions Announced for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at The Drama Workshop

The Drama Workshop, director Amy Eyers, and producer Chris Eyers invite you to auditions for our summer production of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, the first show in our thrilling 2026-2027 Season lineup.

Auditions:

  • Sunday, March 22 | 7–10 p.m.
  • Monday, March 23 | 7–10 p.m.
    Possible callbacks Tuesday, March 24 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

To register for a time slot, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-62820524-auditions#/

Audition Requirements

  1. Please bring a resume/headshot and any conflicts from June 1, 2026–August 8. 2026.

  1. Please be ready to demonstrate a general English accent – various dialects are needed.

  1. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

  1. Some actors might be asked to stay for the next session depending on the mix of people signed up.

  1. All cast members will be required to become members of The Drama Workshop and agree to TDW’s Code of Conduct prior to rehearsals starting.

Production Dates: July 24 – August 9, 2026

The Drama Workshop is a community theatre organization that performs at the Glenmore Playhouse Cheviot, OH.  These roles are not paid.

Synopsis:
Ten strangers, each harboring a dark secret, are lured to a secluded island mansion off the Devon coast by an anonymous host. Accused of past unpunished crimes, they begin to be killed one by one in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme, as suspicion and paranoia rise.

Character List:

  • THE BUTLER – Thomas Rogers (m, 30’s).  Rogers and his wife have been hired as caretakers of the eight guests who will be arriving. Thomas, a butler, has been put in charge of the household, attending to everyone’s needs.  He is good at what he does but overwhelmed by lack of help.

  • THE COOK/HOUSEKEEPER – Ethel Rogers (f, 30’s).  While she is technically employed as a cook, like her husband, Ethel is expected to go beyond the scope of her position. Ethel is nervous and overwhelmed.

  • THE GENERAL – John Gordon MacKenzie (m, 60’s).  General MacKenzie is a war veteran and widower.  He is somber and resigned.

  • THE JUDGE – Sir Lawrence Wargrave (m, 60’s-70’s).  A retired criminal judge, Wargrave is a sober and rigid man of the law.  He maintains a cool head even when circumstances become increasingly tense.

  • THE PHYSICIAN – Dr. Edward Armstrong (m, 50’s-60’s). Dr. Armstrong is a highly successful nerve specialist who used to be a surgeon.  He was invited under the pretense of treating Mrs. Owen.  He is defensive and irritable.

  • THE PLAYBOY – Anthony James Marston (m, 20’s).  Handsome, youthful, from a wealthy family and oozing with entitlement and arrogance.

  • THE POLICE OFFICER – William Henry Blore (m, 50’s).  A former police officer, Blore is now a private detective.  He presents himself as wise and in charge after initially being “under cover”.

  • THE SECRETARY – Vera Claythorne (f, 25-35).  Vera, a former governess, was hired to serve as secretary to Mrs. Owen, wife of the mysterious host.  She is intelligent, poised and confident.

  • THE SPINSTER – Emily Brent (f, 50’s-60’s).  Emily, a spinster, is self-righteous, judgmental, and negative. Her rules for proper living allow for no exceptions.

  • THE SOLDIER – Captain Philip Lombard (m, late 30’s). Captain Lombard is confident and self-assured and more than proud of his military service in Africa. He looks out for number one but is attracted to Vera.

Production Dates: Performances run 3 weekends from July 24 – August 9, 2026. There are a total of 10 performances. Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2pm each weekend, with a Thursday 730pm performance during the final weekend.

Rehearsal Plan: Pending confirmation of actors’ availability, the rehearsal schedule will be three rehearsals per week beginning in June 2026.

Please contact director Amy Eyers with any questions.
amyeyers21@gmail.com

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March 8, 2026 · 7:50 pm

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY | Wed., April 1, 2026 | Aronoff Center

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
April 1, 2026
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

[Cincinnati, OH] – Relive the magic of the legendary folk-rock duo! The internationally acclaimed hit, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, returns to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM for one show only. The immersive concert-style tribute show, complete with nostalgia-inducing, unforgettable hits, will recreate the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel live on stage and chronicles the amazing journey of the iconic, Grammy Award-winning act. The event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2025-26 Season.

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

Fans aren’t the only ones blown away by The Simon & Garfunkel Story. Earlier this year, immediately following a performance in Long Island, Art Garfunkel himself rushed the stage, grabbed the microphone, and declared, “What a great f—— show!” before leaving the audience in awe once again. If the legend himself is a fan, you know this is a tour you won’t want to miss.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story covers the duo’s humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s, as well as their dramatic split in 1970. The Simon & Garfunkel Story culminates with the pair’s famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 which had more than half a million fans in attendance. The show features a set list of nearly thirty songs and uses state-of-the-art video projection, photos, and original film footage. A full live band will perform all the hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” and many more, complete with the unmistakably perfect harmonies that will transport audiences down memory lane.

With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel’s unforgettable songs and poetic lyrics poignantly captured the times and made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Over the years, they won ten Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. In 1977, the Brit Awards honored their “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album with Best International Album. In 2003, Simon & Garfunkel were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the following year saw their “The Sound of Silence” awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

For tour dates, tickets and more information about The Simon & Garfunkel Story, visit www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com.

ABOUT RUCKUS ENTERTAINMENT (Producers)
Ruckus Entertainment, based in Los Angeles and formed in 2022, brings together veteran entertainment producers Alison Spiriti, Justin Sudds, Dean Elliott, and Ralph Schmidtke who are collectively responsible for producing over 100 touring productions seen by millions around the world. Their burgeoning production company brings audiences world-class concerts and live events and is focused on celebrating the history and music behind iconic, globally recognized musical artists. Current productions include The Simon & Garfunkel Story, The Life and Music of George Michael, and The British Invasion.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), MIAMI UNIVERSITY, ARTSWAVE, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRIHEALTH

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, altafiber, Bahl & Gaynor, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

media ParTNer:  103.5 wgrr-FM

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:             The Simon & Garfunkel Story

WHEN:            Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – 7:30 PM

WHERE:             Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICE:                Ticket prices start at $52.50, inclusive of all fees.

INFO:               This immersive, concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half-a-million fans in attendance.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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March 8, 2026 · 7:49 pm

THE PYROMANIACS Runs March 25-April 4

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THE PYROMANIACS
One Off Productions
March 25-April 4
Gabriel’s Corner [Over-the-Rhine]

Directed & produced by Rupert Spraul
Co-produced by Hannah Gregory

Cast: Ellyn Broderick as Babette/Mrs. Knechtling/Firefighter, Kevin Crowley as Lead Fireman, Terry Gosdin as Doctor of Philosophy/Policeman/Firefighter, R. Graham Rogers as Eisenring/Firefighter, Katie Scarlett as Anna/Firefighter, Rory Sheridan as Schmitz/Firefighter & Brian Willis as Biedermann

Fires are becoming something of a problem, but well to do man of business Gottlieb Biedermann has got things under control, until he discovers that the two men he’s invited into his home are the Pyromaniacs who have already burned down much of the town. He and his superficial wife, concerned only with saving themselves and their home decide to appease the Pyros—which serves only to postpone the inevitable holocaust.

  • Wed-Sat, March 25-28 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, April 1-4 at 7:30pm

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March 5, 2026 · 3:09 pm

HAY FEVER Runs April 8-19

HAY FEVER
Human Race Theatre Company with Wright State University
April 8-19
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Bob Hetherington

Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, Judith and David Bliss, a retired actress and her novelist husband, find peace to be impossible when their children, Simon and Sorel, appear with guests of their own. A houseful of misunderstandings, tempers, and drama ensue as the quiet weekend comes to a hilarious and exhausting end.

  • Wed-Sat, April 8-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, April 14-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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