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September 16, 2026 · 5:05 pm

Sunset Players Presents their Season Opener, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Beginning Sept. 19th

Sunset Players is giving Steel Magnolias some iron-clad talent.

Featuring the incredible talents of Rachel Brzezinski, Melissa Roth, Becky Cole, Sheccid Donatt, Virginia Venegas and Angela Klocke Forbes. This show is directed by Trey Reeves, produced by Dennis Murphy, and stage managed by Wendy Williams.

Steel Magnolias centers on the lives of six women in a Louisiana beauty salon, and focuses on their friendship, humor, and resilience as they navigate life’s joys and tragedies, including a wedding, a pregnancy, and a death. Written as a tribute to the playwright’s sister, the play is known for its witty dialogue and its poignant exploration of community and strength in the face of loss.

Steel Magnolias opens Friday, September 19, 2026 and runs through September 26, 2026 at Sunset Players located at the Dunham Arts Center.

For more details, please visit: https://sunsetplayers.org/product/steel-magnolias/

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September 16, 2026 · 5:04 pm

Sinclair Presents LITTLE WOMEN

Dayton, Ohio – September 15 – Sinclair Theatre is proud to present Little Women, a refreshing take on Lousia May Alcott’s literary classic, live on stage from October 9 – 17 in the Black Box Theatre, Building 2, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Groups of 20 or more ordering online save all ticketing fees. 

Against the backdrop of the Civil War, the March sisters find themselves at the intersection of authenticity and the pressures they face to be accepted in a war-torn society. Get ready for a production tackling what it takes to grow up, facing a world defined by gender, classism, and personal tragedy. This modern take on Alcott’s classic is fit to burst with humor, emotion, and soul. 

“This cast has been an absolute joy to work with. They are incredibly dedicated to the work, but they also bring so much playfulness, humor, and genuine fun into the rehearsal room,” says director Kimberly Borst. “Little Women asks these actors to bring a lot of heart, energy, and vulnerability to the stage, and they’ve embraced every bit of it. They challenge each other, support each other, and, most importantly, they make each other laugh. I think audiences are going to fall in love with this wonderfully talented, hilarious, and wholehearted group of actors.” 

The cast consists of Ryan Ford, Zella Younce, Allison Byron, Alida Ohrman, Isaiah Autajay, Tiffany Higgins, Debra Strauss, Adalia Gaynier, Ryan Hester, and Derikson Meng. 

LITTLE WOMEN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com 

Where: Sinclair Community College, Black Box Theatre (Building 2), 444 W. Third St., Dayton  

Ticket Information: $10 plus $2 service fee. No at-the-door ticket sales. All tickets must be purchased online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets  

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September 14, 2026 · 4:53 pm

Auditions Announced for BLAME IT ON THE MOVIES at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

ALL INDIVIDUALS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TOP OF THE AUDITION SLOT (2:00/6:00) TO LEARN THE DANCE CALL
  • Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 2:00-5:00pm
  • Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm
Invited Callbacks:
Monday, October 12, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
 
Audition & Callback Location:
The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
801 Matson Place
Cincinnati, OH 45204
 

BLAME IT ON THE MOVIES
October 8 – November 1, 2026

Original Music and Lyrics by Billy Barnes
Musical Sequences Compiled and Conceived by Bill Barnes, Ron Abel, and David Galligan

With a staggering collection of over 75 of the most well-known songs from the most well-known films, ranging from Gone with the Wind to Footloose, Blame It on the Movies! is a delicious romp through cinematic history. You’ll be guided through a cavalcade of the most memorable music from the movies. Blame It on the Movies! features unforgettable tunes from The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Pink Panther, Rocky, Psycho, Jaws, Goldfinger, The Color Purple and countless others. It’s a fun-filled homage to movie musicals, screwball comedies, shoot-em-up Westerns, sizzling screen romances, thrillers, action-adventure flicks, historical epics and auteurs alike.

Production Team: Dee Anne Bryll, Director; Ryan Heinrich, Music Director; Cassidy Steele, Choreographer; TBA, Production Stage Manager

PRODUCTION TIMELINE:
Rehearsals will take place at our rehearsal space located at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. Rehearsal dates are subject to finalization based upon cast selections/availability. Not all cast is required at all rehearsals.

Rehearsals:

  • Rehearsals begin the week of December 13th
  • Adjustments to the rehearsal schedule will be made to account for the holiday season
  • Rehearsals run every Sunday-Thursday through Wednesday, January 20th
  • Sunday rehearsals run 6:00-10:00; Weeknight rehearsals run 6:30-10:30
  • A detailed rehearsal schedule will be published for the cast closer to the start of rehearsal

Tech Rehearsals:

  • May Not Be Missed
  • Sunday, January 17-Wednesday, January 20 from 6:00-11:00pm

Performances:

  • January 21-February 14, 2027
  • Thursday-Saturday Performances at 7:30pm
  • Sunday Performances at 2:00pm

IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION:

Production Notices

  • Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
  • No roles have been precast
  • All roles are paid positions
  • Housing and transportation are not provided and are the responsibility of the actor

Audition Information

  • All Individuals must arrive at the top of the audition call (2:00 – Saturday & 6:00 – Sunday) to learn the dance call
  • Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show
  • Please bring sheet music that is clearly marked for our accompanist
  • Must have a resume listing theatrical experience
  • Complete the following audition form Blame It On The Movies Audition Form
  • All auditionees will receive notice within 1 month of auditions about final casting decisions
  • If you are unable to attend auditions, but would still like to be considered for this production, please contact Shannon Eaton at shannoneaton@clpshows.org no later than Friday, October 9th at 5:00pm.

Roles

  • The production features eight roles available for performers of any background. In a deliberate effort to foster creative casting, all eight roles are open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and vocal ranges.

Please contact Shannon Eaton at shannoneaton@clpshows.org for any questions. See less

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September 14, 2026 · 4:52 pm

Auditions Announced for HOW IT FEELS TO FALL FROM THE SKY at Dayton Theatre Guild

HOW IT FEELS TO FALL FROM THE SKY, by Dominic Finocchiaro, is a serious, but darkly comic play about five strangers in New York who are brought together because they randomly witness a woman falling to her death from a tall building. In their makeshift support group, we gradually learn about the traumas and fears that each of them carry, and on reflection, that we all carry. Above all, this play explores the value of human connection, sometimes found in the most unexpected places.

Production Dates: December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, 2026

Director: Marjorie Strader
Producer: Rhea Smith
Stage Manager: Kathryn Sykes

Audition Dates: Monday October 12 and Tuesday October 13 at 7 PM at the Dayton Theatre Guild; 430 Wayne Ave; Dayton

Auditions:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A resume and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
  • Please bring ALL scheduling conflicts between October 14 and December 13, 2026

Character Descriptions:

  • Marjory (80s) The person who organizes the group. A widow who never had children, she terribly misses her husband of over 60 years. She is unpretentious with a wry sense of humor and provides a motherly/grandmotherly sort of support to the group.
  • Kathryn (30s-40s) Tightly strung lawyer struggling to raise her 10-year-old autistic son alone after her husband left her for a much younger woman. She is angry about almost everything. She is blunt and frank to a fault and has little room for sentiment in herself or anyone else.
  • Birch (20s) A young actress trying to make it in New York with very little luck or progress so far. She is outgoing, but carries a lot of self-doubt, fear and depression.
  • Leonard (40’s, although could be played older) A reclusive mystery novelist of some renown. He has not written in the last five years since the suicide of his wife, and in fact has become an extreme germaphobe, terrified to leave his apartment.
  • Luis (19) a Latino food delivery worker, grinding it out in a gig economy. He appears to be extremely carefree and gregarious, but hides the fact that he is an alcoholic, trying to recover with uneven success.

Luis is the only character whose ethnicity is a central part of the script. All the other characters could be any race or ethnicity.

For further information, please contact Marjorie Strader (mstraderia@gmail.com)

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September 14, 2026 · 4:51 pm

Auditions Announced for St. John Passion Play 2027

The St. John Passion Play, a Cincinnati tradition, celebrates its 109th anniversary this year as the longest-running passion play in the United States. The St. John Passion Play looks at the final week of Jesus Christ’s life, as He comes into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and suffers His Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection. This magnificent production has touched and changed many lives of the theatergoers who attended.  The cast and crew of The Saint John Passion play are proud to be a part of this Christian ministry by bringing the Passion of Our Lord to life, and evangelizing the Cincinnati area. The St. John Passion Play community wants to welcome all those who share our vision to bring more souls to Christ, and to keep this Cincinnati tradition alive for future generations.

On September 12, 13, 19, and 20th, 2027, auditions will be held at Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill Street (at Patterson), Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. See the attached flyer for information.

The 110th season of the St. John Passion Play will be held at the Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill Street (at Patterson), Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. The performances are on the following dates:

  • Saturday, March 13st at 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 14nd at 3:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 21th at 3:00 pm           

We are in need of male and female actors of all ages, wardrobe technicians, seamstresses, make-up artists and hairstylists, stage crew, lighting and sound effects technicians, carpenters and electricians, ushers, and publicity committee members. We especially need high school age and older males for the roles of apostles, temple guards, Roman soldiers, and servant roles. Middle school students are needed for cross-climbers, rabbinical and servant roles. Elementary school students are needed for children of Jerusalem roles and servant roles. 

Students are also encouraged to invite relatives, friends and neighbors to participate in the St. John Passion Play in both cast and crew positions. Adults of all ages who are ambulatory are needed for various roles and crowd scenes. Women with infants-in-arms, toddler and pre-school age children are welcome. Students can earn community services hours by participating in any aspect of the play. 

The St. John Passion Play greatly appreciates your school community’s participation. Both our current and past cast and crew members are deeply impacted by the experience and it has brought them closer to God and the Lord. We want your community to benefit from the St. John Passion Play experience and be a part of the evangelization process.

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