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THE GIN GAME Runs Feb. 16-25

OXACT_The Gin Game logoTHE GIN GAME
Oxford Area Community Theatre
Feb. 16-25
Oxford Community Arts Center

Directed by Virgil Seger

Cast: Bett Kooris & Arny Stoller

This winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama uses a card game as a metaphor for life. Weller Martin is playing solitaire on the porch of a seedy nursing home. Enter Fonsia Dorsey, a prim, self-righteous lady. They discover they both dislike the home and enjoy gin rummy, so they begin to play and to reveal intimate details of their lives. Fonsia wins every time, and their secrets become weapons used against one another. Weller longs for a victory to counter a lifetime of defeats, but it doesn’t happen. He leaves the stage a broken man, and Fonsia realizes her self-righteous rigidity has led to an embittered, lonely, old age.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 23-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 2pm

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SUITE SURRENDER Runs Feb. 16-24

MUSICPOSTER02SUITE SURRENDER
Beechmont Players Inc.
Feb. 16-24
Anderson Center

Directed by Laura Berkemeier

Cast: Lori Valentine as Athena, Erin Russell as Claudia, Elizabeth L. Taylor as Murphy, Jay Gossett as Francis, Mason Parker as Otis, Brieanne Sheehan (B-Marie Baker) as Dora, Gary Glass as Mr. Dunlap, Samantha Toberman as Mrs. Osgood & Phil Clary as Mr. Pippet

It’s 1942 and two feuding Hollywood divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. Everything seems to be in order for their performances at a wartime benefit…that is, until they are somehow booked into the same hotel  suite. Close encounters, mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 3pm
  • Fri, Feb. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 3pm & 8pm

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Concessions & Hospitality Manager Sought by Cincinnati Arts Association

caa_logoAPPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2018

POSITION OPENING: CONCESSIONS & HOSPITALITY MANAGER

The Cincinnati Arts Association seeks a Concessions & Hospitality Manager to join our team at our Music Hall location. The Concessions & Hospitality Manager is responsible for effectively administering all operational aspects of concessions and catering services at Music Hall, while creating a positive, memorable experience for patrons and clients through first-class customer service.

Responsibilities:
The Concessions & Hospitality Manager’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: the overall coordination, supervision, evaluation, and training of all concessions staff; ensuring enforcement of all state and local laws and regulations governing sales and handling of food and alcoholic beverages; purchasing and maintaining inventory of food and beverage supplies/product; act as liaison with clients, caterers, suppliers and internal departments; managing the point-of-sale system; monitoring concessions budget to ensure efficient operations; handling/balancing cash, receipts, and invoicing; ensuring adequate inventory and cash control systems and procedures are in place; coordinating vending machine needs with vendors; prepare concessions payroll; performing bartending and minor catering functions as required.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional managerial and customer service skills. Must possess the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a pleasant and patient attitude with customers and staff. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and make critical decisions. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; a high level of organization and attention to detail. Must be knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the food and beverage industry, specifically laws of the State of Ohio. Proficient skills in processing and preparing invoices and other financial documents. Basic knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule (work on nights and weekends will be required); and the physical ability to move rapidly, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 40 lbs. Associate’s degree and a minimum of five years’ hands-on related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. TIPS or similar alcohol control certification a plus.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may complete an application at/or send resume by February 2, 2018 to:
Cincinnati Arts Association
Attn: Human Resources
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Or email: HR@cincinnatiarts.org

No phone calls please.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Employer

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SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Runs Feb. 16-24

MTG_Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks logoSIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
Milford Theatre Guilde
Feb. 16-24
Day Heights Fireman Memorial Building [Milford]

Directed by Becky Cole

Cast: Micheal Kiser as Michael Minetti & Linda Roll as Lillian Harrison

Lilly, the aging wife of a Southern Baptist minister, takes a dance lesson every week from Michael, a sarcastic, much younger, instructor. What starts as a battle gradually becomes something quite different. Contains adult language.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 23-24 at 8pm

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THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS Runs Feb. 16-24

CSP_The Secret Life of Girls logoTHE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS
CenterStage Players
Feb. 16-24
Lockland High School Auditorium

​Directed by Karen Vanover

Cast: Regan Boord as Rebecca, Sammi Sayler as Chandler, Natalie Greene as Stephanie, Nora Dailey as Abby, Claudia Corvarrubias as Sutton, Victoria Corvarrubias as Sutton’s Mom, Ainsley Benken as Kayla, June Daley as Abby’s Mom & Megan Hirka as Anna Marie

An honest and unflinching examination of the continuing problems of bullying and how these mean-spirited behaviors have been facilitated by the advent of cell phones, Facebook and Snapchat. Through the experiences of 7 young women, the play highlights the impact of “cyberbullying”, it’s real world consequences, and how we can all be part of the solution. Talk-back sessions will be held after some performances.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 22-24 at 8pm

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