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May 25, 2017 · 2:37 pm

CFF17: FIGHT FOR 52¢

CFF_Fight for 52 logoFIGHT FOR 52¢
Part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’17
Coffee Emporium
Over-the-Rhine

Performed by Howard Petrick

V. R. Dunne’s whole life and character had prepared him for the Minneapolis truck drivers strike of 1934. The workers knew him as a good organizer, who smoked union-made cigarettes, was fond of the movies, didn’t get drunk, and was honest. He never raised his voice or wrote someone off without giving them a chance. The men followed his leadership and many of them, if the occasion offered, would be willing to die for him.

  • Wed, May 31 at 7:45pm
  • Sat, June 3 at 4:45pm
  • Sun, June 4 at 8:30pm
  • Fri, June 9 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 10 at 7pm

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May 25, 2017 · 10:48 am

Cast Announced for THE WISDOM OF EVE at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoMariemont Players and director Dee Anne Bryll are excited to announce the cast and production team of THE WISDOM OF EVE!

Director: Dee Anne Bryll
Producer: Tom Storey
Stage Manager: Steve Winslow
Set Design: Dan Dermody
Lighting Design: Beth & Brian Boland
Sound Design: Ed Cohen
Costumes: Chris Cullen
Props: Peggy Kenney
Master Carpenters: Bill Pauly & Art Kibby

Karen – Linda Callahan
Eve – Merritt Beischel
Margo – Katey Blood
Clement – John Langley
Lloyd – Lon Nease
Harvey – Aaron Bates
Thompson – Tom Peters
Bert Hinkle – Joel Lind
Leila – Rilla Foster
Vera – Betsy Bossart

THE WISDOM OF EVE runs September 8-24. For tickets, call Betsy at 684-1236 or visit www.mariemontplayers.com.

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May 24, 2017 · 11:17 am

Buy One Get One 50% Off for IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_Its Only a Play logoIT’S ONLY A PLAY
by Terrence McNally

June 2, 3, 9 & 10 – 8:00pm
June 10 – 3:00pm

Directed by Nathan Greer

Featuring: Chris Griesinger, Karen Griesinger, Ken Jaffe,  Diane Minnich Weber, Jacob O’Connor, Glenn Schaich & Michael Schlotterbeck

If you have ever attended an Opening Night Party then you know what the energy can be like. Everyone is riding high on all of the work that has been put into the production at hand. But there is one more step to make the experience complete. THE REVIEWS. That insane moment when we all care what somewhat else thinks.

IT’S ONLY A PLAY takes us to opening night of Peter Austin’s new play as he anxiously awaits to see if his show is a hit. With his career on the line, he shares his big First Night with his “best” friend, a television star, his novice producer, his doped-up diva, his genius director, a lethal drama critic, and a fresh-off-the-bus coat check attendant on his first night in Manhattan.

It’s alternately raucous, ridiculous and tender—and proves that sometimes the biggest laughs happen offstage. This play contains some adult language.

THE OFFER
Buy one get on 50% off. So grab a theatre friend or just a friend and come and laugh at this ridiculous cast of characters. Call 513.425.7140 and make your pre-paid reserved seat reservation. Or you can walk – in. Offer is valid as long as seats are available. Must show this AD upon arrival to receive offer.

Middletown Lyric Theatre | 1530 Central Avenue | Middletown, Ohio | 513.425.7140

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May 24, 2017 · 6:13 am

Dr. Seuss’ THE CAT IN THE HAT Runs June 2-July 9

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Adam Zeph as The Cat in the Hat. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Dr. Seuss’ THE CAT IN THE HAT
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
June 2-9
Oakley

Directed by Deondra Kamau Means

Cast: Kelcey Steele as Boy, Kalie Kaimann as Sally, Adam Zeph as Cat in the Hat, Rhys Boatwright as Fish, Kyle Taylor as Thing 1/Kitten 1 & Tiffany Rusch as Thing 2/Kitten 2

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mum find when she gets home…?

  • Fri, June 2 at 10am & 7pm
  • Sat, June 3 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, June 4 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, June 9 at 10am & 7pm
  • Sat, June 10 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, June 11 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, June 16 at 10am & 7pm
  • Sat, June 17 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, June 18 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, June 23 at 10am & 7pm
  • Sat, June 24 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, June 25 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, June 30 at 10am & 7pm
  • Sat, July 1 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, July 2 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, July 7 at 10am & 7pm
  • Sat, July 8 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, July 9 at 2pm & 5pm

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May 24, 2017 · 6:10 am

Cast Announced for INSPECTING CAROL at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTWe had a lot of very talented people come to the auditions for TDW’s upcoming production of INSPECTING CAROL over the two days. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

As a director, it’s a good problem to have, as it allows for creation of a better ensemble. On the flip side, talented people who are friends or people with whom I’d like to work are going to end up not being cast, because there are only so many roles. For INSPECTING CAROL, we literally could have cast the show twice, and had excellent casts in both shows.

After determining if somebody *could* be cast or not, the casting process becomes not so much about any individual within a show, but how everybody fits together. Individual talent, once it reaches a certain level, is not as big a factor as the ensemble capabilities. We saw a lot of very good auditions, and they made our choices very tough.

With that, I’m pleased to announce the cast for TDW’s December 2017 production of INSPECTING CAROL:

MJ McMann – Kristy Rucker
Wayne Wellacre – Cameron James Baker
Zorah Bloch – Jody Hart
Sidney Carlton – Dennis Murphy
Dorothy Tree-Hapgood – Carolmarie Stock
Phil Hewlitt – BJ Simpson
Luther Beatty – Joe Hamzy
Walter Parsons – Ivory Mazur
Kevin Emory – Doug Tumeo
Bart Frances – Rick Hunt
Larry Vauxhall – Bill Keeton
Betty Andrews – Amy Sullivan

I cannot wait to see what these people do when we put them all together!
Ray Persing

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