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Clifton Players and Untethered Theater Brings Manly Comedy to Clifton

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Opens March 30 at Clifton Performance Theatre

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CINCINNATI OHIO–MARCH 23, 2017– Opening March 30, 2017 a comedy, SMALL ENGINE REPAIR will run at Clifton Performance Theatre through April 16, 2017.

Producer and Actor Carter Bratton says about, SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: “It’s about life-long friendship and loyalty. What ultimately made me need to produce it is the question it raises about the difference between men and boys and how their actions butterfly effect this modern world… and it’s the funniest most thrilling piece of theatre I’ve read in a long time.”

“What begins as an impromptu reunion of three childhood friends quickly changes gears into a high-octane, edge of your seat roller-coaster of a play with an ending you have to see to believe!” said director, Jared Doren. “SMALL ENGINE REPAIR by John Pollono, is a hilariously crude and irreverent comedy-thriller about middle-aged men living in a fast-paced, social media world they don’t quite understand anymore.”

Featuring: Nathan Neorr, Charlie Roetting, Carter Bratton and Rupert Spraul. Directed by: Jared Doren. Produced by: Carter Bratton, Untethered Theatre, & Clifton Players.

Synopsis: Former high school buddies Frank, Swaino and Packie—now past their prime—meet off-hours one night in Frank’s out-of-the-way repair shop under cloudy circumstances that only Frank seems to have a handle on. Enter Chad, a plugged-in, preppy college jock, whose arrival ignites a long-simmering resentment that sets this taut, twisty, comic thriller on its breathless course.

Show runs March 30 – April 16, 2017 at Clifton Performance Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Performances Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm: March 30, 31, April 1, 3 (Industry Night), 6, 7 , 8, 13, 14, 15 with Sunday Matinees at 2pm: April 2, 9 & 15.

Tickets are $25. Seniors are $20, and students with ID are $15. There is also a special buy-one-get-one offer upon request via phone. Tickets are available via phone at: 513.813.7469 or online on the Clifton Performance Theatre’s website at: www.cliftonperformancetheatre.com.

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About the Clifton Players:
The Clifton Players, founded in 2007, are a collective of actors committed to presenting the best local talent performing the funniest, most challenging and irreverent material they can find. The Clifton Players is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

About the Clifton Performance Theatre:
The Clifton Performance Theatre opened its doors in 2007, as the home for the Clifton Players, and other theatre groups. The theatre also hosts youth camps, workshops, classes, as well as rentals for parties, and for like-minded group performances.

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Cast Announced for THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version) at Xenia Area Community Theatre

xactDirector Tony Copper is pleased to announce the cast of X*ACT’s production of THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version).

  • Sylvie: Edith Waugh
  • Mickey: Jenn Sparks
  • Renee: Deb Zweber
  • Vera: Rachael Tingley
  • Olive Madison: Olivia Ekler
  • Florence Unger: Abigail Conner
  • Manolo Costazuela: Tony Copper
  • Jesus Costazuela: Patrick Taylor

Looks like an all-star cast to me!

THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version) opens on Friday, May 26th! For more information visit

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HEAVENLY STARS Runs April 22-29

PLOTT_Heavenly Stars logoHEAVENLY STARS
P.L.O.T.T. Performers
April 22-29
The Schoolhouse Restaurant [Camp Dennison]

“Destiny” is the next Broadway sensation and everyone will be auditioning. The director is fair and impartial and is waiting for all to shine. Life’s lessons are the most important aspects of the resume you bring with you to the audition of a lifetime. Will your past actions guarantee you a part or will you need to pray to your heavenly stars? Make the right choices and a starring role could be your destiny.

  • Sat, April 22 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, April 23 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 28-29 at 8pm

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LISTEN FOR THE LIGHT Runs April 21-May 13

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Know Theatre of Cincinnati
April 21-May 13
Over-the-Rhine

Directed by Tamara Winters

Cast: Darnelle Pierre Benjamin, Tess Talbot & Josh Katawick

A former slave with a tragic past questions his faith, a powerful man fights his inner and outer demons, and a precocious young woman locked in a room reluctantly awaits word from God. It’s 1844 and in the small town of Nauvoo, Illinois, Joseph Smith—Mormon prophet—rules all. Or so he believes. Know Theatre is thrilled to produce the World Premiere of this play by award-winning playwright Kara Lee Corthron, originally commissioned by South Coast Rep.

  • Fri-Sat, April 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 23 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, April 26-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 30 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 2-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 7 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 10-13 at 8pm

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Cast Announced for THE TOXIC AVENGER the Musical at Sunset Players

SSP_logoThe Sunset Players is excited to announce the cast of their upcoming Summer production of THE TOXIC AVENGER the Musical.

  • Melvin Ferd The Third/The Toxic Avenger: Brenden Blackburn
  • Sarah the Blind Librarian: Jodi Zerbe
  • Mayor Babs Belgoody/Ma Ferd: Kat Reynolds
  • Black Dude: Garrett Klaas
  • White Dude: Chris Ball

Show dates are July 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22nd.

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