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February 23, 2026 · 4:56 pm

NUNSENSE Runs March 26-29

NUNSENSE
TheatreLab Dayton
March 26-29
TheatreLab Dayton Studio

Directed by Becki Norgaard
Music directed by Paula Dunn Powell

Cast: Angie Thacker as Reverend Mother Sister Mary Regina, Danielle Kubasky as Sister Mary Hubert, Samantha Renee as Sister Robert Anne, Kylene Terhune as Sister Mary Amnesia & Emerson Benbrahim as Sister Mary Leo

NUNSENSE is a riotous musical comedy that proves even the holiest habits can hide a wicked sense of humor. When a culinary mishap leaves the Little Sisters of Hoboken in need of quick cash, the surviving sisters put on a variety show to raise funds and properly bury their dearly departed. What follows is an uproarious evening of show-stopping numbers, tap-dancing nuns, audience participation, and heavenly hilarity. Overflowing with heart, mischief, and catchy tunes, Nunsense is a divine night of laughter you won’t want to miss.

  • Thu, March 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 29 at 2pm

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February 23, 2026 · 4:55 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs March 26-29

SEUSSICAL the Musical
Inspiring Arts
March 26-29
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Cast: Steven Williams as the Cat in the Hat, Ventura as Jojo, Davis Musuraca as Horton, Josie Mabry as Gertrude McFuzz, Ava Bentley as Mayzie LaBird, Wolf Davidson as Mr. Mayor, Liliana Roe as Mrs, Mayor, Riley Grantz as Sour Kangaroo, Darcy Lewis as Baby Kangaroo, Jovan Kenniv as General Schmitz, Macy Baker as Thing 1, Kayli Barker as Thing 2, Sydney Ross as Cindy Lou Who, Travis Monnin as The Grinch & Logan Gardener as Vlad/Yertle
Bird Girls: Lydia Burkhard, Joelle Frederiksen, Anna Gallier, Samantha Mason, Katie Moore & Bethany Robertson
Wickershams: Liam Barker, Jovan Kenniv, Daniel Sigg, Josh Sigg & David Turpin
Jungle Creatures: Christine Beckmeyer, Alivia Butler, Kaiya Haraldsen, Leia Heinbaugh, Alaya Kingsbury & Bella Pearson
Who Ensemble: Tessa Barnes, Madison Boyd, Eleanor Boys, Audrey Bush, Tessa Cooper, Sophia Cox, Thomas Cox, Anna Erickson, Olivia Gallier, Sarah Gallier, Elijah Hamm, Eden Heinbaugh, Emma Kuntz, Evan Lewis, Delaney Lewis, Chloe Nelson, Josias Ng, Zoe O’Connell, Ellie Robbins, Luke Robbins, Emma Robbins, Tyndale Roe, Evelyn Ross, Sydney Ross, Noah Schechter, Abbey Vegso, Maverick Ventura & Victor Wiseman

A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventually, the two fall in love. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

  • Thu, March 26 at 7pm
  • Fri, March 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, March 28-29 at 2pm

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February 22, 2026 · 6:31 pm

THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs March 13-29

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Loveland Stage Company
March 13-29
[Loveland]

Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, and a trio of unforgettable friends as they journey through Oz in search of home, heart, courage, and a way back to Kansas. Packed with classic songs and timeless magic, this family favorite returns to enchant a whole new generation.

  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 29 at 3pm

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February 22, 2026 · 6:30 pm

Sinclair Theatre Presents AMÉLIE the Musical

Dayton, Ohio – February 20 – Sinclair Theatre is proud to present AMÉLIE the Musical, a whimsical adaptation of the hit 2001 romantic comedy, live on stage from March 20 – 28 in Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors and are available online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Groups of 20 or more ordering online save all ticketing fees.

On the day of Princess Diana’s death, Amélie, a young woman more comfortable in her daydreams than in the day-to-day, finds the childhood treasures of her apartment’s previous tenant. This discovery sets her on a campaign of anonymous altruism as she sets out to better the lives of the eccentric neighbors and friends around her.

“Bringing Amélie to the stage has been a journey of discovering how small, tender acts can ripple outward and transform entire lives. What I love most about Amélie is its celebration of quiet courage—the bravery it takes to open your heart in a world that often feels disconnected,” says director, Kimberly Borst. “In this production, we’ve leaned into the magic of Parisian whimsy while grounding the story in something deeply human: the longing to be seen, to be known, and to love without fear.  We have embraced the show’s playful imagination and delicate intimacy and inviting audiences to rediscover wonder in the everyday.”

The cast consists of Ann-Margaret Adkins, Isaiah Autajay, Anthony Lombardo, Allison (Al) Friessen, Anthony (Tony) Cercone, Adalia Gaynier, William Finnell, Nona Whalen, Kailie Gould, Gabriel Reker, Tiffany Higgins, Jeniece Craver, Alida Ohrman, Ryan Hester, and Jhoana Novelo.

Music by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen. Book by Craig Lucas. Based on the motion picture Amelie written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant. AMELIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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

Ticket Information:  Adults: $20 Students/Seniors $15 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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February 22, 2026 · 6:30 pm

Playwright in Residence Sought by American Legacy Theatre

PLAYWRIGHT IN RESIDENCE
PLAYWRIGHTS FOR CHANGE PROGRAM

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
American Legacy Theatre is seeking our next Playwright in Residence for our Playwrights for Change (P4C) program. P4C is American Legacy Theatre’s two-year residency program for playwrights ready to turn bold ideas into fully realized productions. We pair artists with the time, mentorship, and resources to develop their work from first idea to opening night—with the community driving the process every step of the way. From shaping the themes that matter most, to offering feedback through public readings and talkbacks, to championing full productions, the community is not just “along for the journey”; they are at the center of it. Since its launch, P4C has supported multiple artists whose work has gone on to shape both local stages and national conversations.

TIMELINE
Submit application by March 2, 2026 for first consideration. Applications accepted after as well, until Playwright is selected. Note: late submitters may be considered for future Playwright in Residence positions. The Playwright in Residence will start on contract with ALT on July 1, 2026.

EXPECTATIONS
The Playwright in Residence will meet with American Legacy Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director & CEO (virtually) 2-4 times per month to write an original play or musical over the course of ~10 months (July 2026-April/May 2027). The play/musical will have four public-facing workshop performances, scheduled over two weekends – an excerpt will be performed twice in November 2026, and the full piece will be performed twice in April/May 2027. Please note that these performances will take place in Cincinnati; the Playwright in Residence must be present for these performances and participate in post-show talkbacks.

If community feedback from the workshops indicates that the community would like to see the Playwright in Residence’s play/musical developed as a full production, the Playwright in Residence will be invited to continue working with American Legacy Theatre through spring 2028, when the world premiere production would take place in Cincinnati. (It is worth noting that so far, all workshopped pieces have been invited to become fully-staged productions.)

COMPENSATION
$500 per month for the first 12 months.

PLAYWRIGHT IN RESIDENCE APPLICATION

Please complete our online application (https://forms.gle/4vDRvmA1wRC9dmDAA). The questions asked in the application are listed below. Before completing the online application, we encourage you to draft your responses separately, then copy and paste your answers into the form. Please note that all open-ended questions have a maximum of 3500 characters per response.

In addition to completing the online application, please email the requested documents listed below (resume, writing sample, and optional additional attachments) to info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line “Playwright In Residence – (Last Name)”. Please submit by March 2, 2026 for first consideration. In total, your attachments must not exceed 20 pages.

  1. Contact Information
    Legal first name:
    Legal last name:
    Stage/pen name:
    Email:
    Phone:
    Website (optional):
    Social media handles (optional):Can you speak to how your lived experiences inform your artistic approach to playwriting?
  2. Genre
    What type of work would you like to create with American Legacy Theatre?
    Play
    Musical
    Other

    If other, please describe:

  3. Community Themes
    American Legacy Theatre is guided by community input. The community has identified the following themes of interest as focuses for the next Playwright In Residence’s work.

    • Prejudice: racism; sexism; homophobia; antisemitism; transphobia; ableism; classism; anti-foreigner/anti-immigrant
    • Community: creating community; loneliness/isolation; shared humanity; others seeking to destroy community; belonging/inclusion; safe spaces
    • Society: political division; politics and truth; world conflicts; conspiracy theories; bipartisanism; propaganda; censorship/free speech; civics/citizenship
    • Gender: female identity; gender dysphoria; transgender identity; gender equality; reproductive rights
    • Family dynamics: divorce; parent/child disconnect; abuse
    • Mental health: anxiety; personality disorders; suicide; self-harm; eating disorders; body dysmorphia; depression; social anxiety

      Which theme (from the list above) would you like to focus on? Why?

  4. Your Idea
    Please describe your idea connected to the community theme you have selected.
  5. References (x3)
    Reference #1 first name:
    Reference #1 last name:
    Reference #1 email:
    Reference #1 phone:
    Reference #1 title (optional):
    Please describe how reference #1 knows you:

    Reference #2 first name:
    Reference #2 last name:
    Reference #2 email:
    Reference #2 phone:
    Reference #2 title (optional):
    Please describe how reference #2 knows you:

    Reference #3 first name:
    Reference #3 last name:
    Reference #3 email:
    Reference #3 phone:
    Reference #3 title (optional):
    Please describe how reference #3 knows you:

  6. Attachments
    Please send the following to info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line “Playwright In Residence – (Last Name)”. Please submit by March 2, 2026 for first consideration. In total, your attachments must not exceed 20 pages.

    • Resume (required)
    • Writing samples (required) – Please provide an excerpt from 2 scripts to show a sample of your work. If you only have 1 script to share, you may submit a different genre of writing as your 2nd sample. (Please note your writing samples do NOT have to be related to the theme you plan to explore with American Legacy Theatre.)
    • Additional attachments (optional) – You are welcome to share links to YouTube videos of your work and/or music samples

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