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August 5, 2025 · 5:17 pm

THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs Sept. 4-21

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Footlighters, Inc.
Sept. 4-21
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed & choreographed by Zac Holman
Produced by Cathy Lutts and Michelle Burdett

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Follow the yellow brick road in this timeless and beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl named Dorothy travels over the rainbow to the enchanted Land of Oz to discover the magical power of home. With its inspiring lessons about friendship, and featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film, The Wizard of Oz has entertained and thrilled audiences for generations.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm

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August 5, 2025 · 5:15 pm

DAD’S PLACE – A Farce Runs Sept. 3-14

DAD’S PLACE – A Farce
Human Race Theatre Company
Sept. 3-14
The Loft [Dayton]

Directed by Joe Deer

Paul briefly steps away from a lucrative writing career in LA to help his father, Karl, go through an apartment that’s overrun with “stuff”. Paul seeks to use this time away from corporate clients to write something more meaningful, but the distractions of Karl’s life prove to be more than Paul’s creative inspiration can overcome. In the end, Paul finds he has just as much “stuff” to work through.

  • Wed-Sat, Sept. 3-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, Sept. 9-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm

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August 5, 2025 · 5:12 pm

THE RAINMAKER Runs Sept. 4-21

THE RAINMAKER
Mariemont Players
Sept. 4-21
[Walton Creek]

Directed by Aaron Whitehead
Produced by Steve Winslow

Cast: Madelynn Meredith as Lizzie Curry, Nathan Turner as Starbuck, Joey Domhoff as File, Keith Cassidy as H.C. Curry, Jordan Graff as Noah Curry, Jake Hart as Jimmy Curry & Wayne Kirsch as Sheriff

In the drought-stricken Midwest, life feels stagnant for Lizzie Curry and her family—until a charismatic stranger named Starbuck arrives, claiming he can bring rain. As Starbuck’s presence challenges the family’s beliefs and brings hope to their barren land, Lizzie begins to see herself in a new light. This poignant and romantic drama is a timeless tale about faith, love, and self-discovery. Full of heart and humanity, The Rainmaker shows how even the smallest spark can ignite profound change.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm

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August 4, 2025 · 4:57 pm

Cast Announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Lamplight Theater Company

The Lamplight Theater Company is delighted to announce its cast for ‘A Christmas Carol’, a live radio broadcast from 1946, adapted for stage by Joe Landry with music by Kevin Connors.

Director Leslie DeVoe (nee Brinkman) and Producers Mary Beth Davis and Davie DeVoe, along with Technical Director, Charlie Rader, crew and the cast, can’t wait to bring all of the immersive experiences our theatre loves to bring to its guests – a feast for the senses.  Join us to kick off the holidays before the holidays get busy!  Tickets are on sale now at LamplightTheater.org with performances Nov 7 – 16!  Send any inquiries to LamplightTheater@outlook.com.

**The Cast**

  • Abraham Becker
  • Elaine Becker
  • Roselyn Becker
  • Ruth Becker
  • Jen Binder
  • Nan Bongiani
  • Zara Carpenter
  • Christopher Collier-Schoonover
  • Rochelle Collins
  • Maxwell Collins-Posey
  • Dorothy M. Crane
  • Cory Crice
  • Rick Enriquez
  • Nicole Rose Forbus
  • Shawn Foster
  • Dirk Kaufman
  • Raymond Lebowski
  • Joann Merrill
  • Elizabeth Moore
  • Kayla Nelsen
  • Susan Schapiro
  • Gina Serger
  • Nicole Williamson
  • Cathy E. Woodruff
  • Tom Yoder
  • Peter Zelinski

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July 31, 2025 · 5:32 pm

Cast Announced for BROADWAY NIGHTS: A Musical Revue at Fairfield Footlighters

Fairfield Footlighters is pleased to announce our cast for BROADWAY NIGHTS: A Musical Revue, playing September 26-28 at the Fairfield Community Arts Center (411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield Ohio). 

BROADWAY NIGHTS: A Musical Revue
Written & Directed for the stage by Kate Brauer-Bell
Music direction by Elizabeth Hickerson
Choreography by Genevieve Perrino & Alaska Stoughton
Producer: Dan Schindler
Stage Manager: CJ Bell
Dance Captain: Alaska Stoughton

CAST:

  • Evaluna Bast
  • Chris Bell
  • Anna Berringer
  • Alexander Black
  • Holly Meyer Colant
  • Alex Delvalle
  • Brady Dunn
  • Chase Engel
  • Darien Hewett
  • Milo Hickerson
  • Olivia Ann Klosterman
  • Kelly Marie Lonneman
  • Grace Manning
  • Michael Meymann
  • Madalyn Miles
  • Christopher J. Murphy
  • Ashland Sage Nordman
  • Ivy Swelbar
  • Kayla Swelbar
  • Eden Walker
  • Lori Wegman

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