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August 26, 2024 · 5:37 pm

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Runs Sept. 20-28

THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Middletown Lyric Theatre
Sept. 20-28
[Middletown]

Directed by Charley Shafor

Cast: Mary Beth Benken-Riesenberg as Amanda Winglield, Victoria Christy as Laura Wingfiled, Michael Sanchez as Tom Wingfield & Adam Jones as The Gentleman Caller

Amanda Wingfield is a faded remnant of Southern gentility who now lives in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura, who has a physical handicap and debilitating shyness. When Amanda convinces Tom to bring home from his workplace a “gentleman caller” for Laura, the illusions that Tom, Amanda, and Laura have each created in order to make life bearable collapse about them.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Fri, Sept. 27 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 3pm

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August 26, 2024 · 5:36 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Run Sept. 19-Oct. 27

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Sept. 19-Oct. 27
[Springboro]

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is based on the 1977 film starring John Travolta that became a cultural phenomenon and cemented the Bee Gees as disco-era icons. Tony Manero still lives at home and works as a paint store clerk in Brooklyn. However, he lives for the weekends, when he and his friends go to the local disco and dance the night away, and he is the king of the dance floor. This mega-musical hits our stage with dazzling new choreography and the songs from the chart-topping soundtrack!

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 10-11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 17-18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 24-25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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August 23, 2024 · 8:09 am

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Runs Sept. 19-Oct. 6

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Footlighters, Inc.
Sept. 19-Oct. 6
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Dennis Murphy
Vocal and Music Direction by Linda Abbott
Choreography by Dennis Murphy
Produced by Jennifer Day and Janet Wisner

Cast: Eric Thomas as Man In Chair, Clare Hingsbergen as The Drowsy Chaperone, Mary Ann Sprague as Janet Van De Graaf, James Lindeman as Robert Martin, Ben Essex as Aldolpho, Michael Richart as George, Lisa Breithaupt as Mrs. Tottendale, Robert Weidle as Underling, Jeremy Fischer as Feldzieg, Kristin Schisler as Kitty, Ken Macke as Gangster #1, Doug Bruening as Gangster #2 & Virginia Venegas as Trix
Ensemble: Kathleen Connor, Nicole Line, Racheal Patranek, Abbie Schuler, Molly Simpson & Afton Skeeters

To chase his blues away, a reclusive musical theater addict shares his favorite Broadway cast album with the audience. Magically, the 1928 musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone bursts to life in his apartment as he delivers a running commentary about the show. The musical tells the hilarious tale of a wedding between a popular Broadway starlet and a handsome, tap-dancing millionaire. But will the wedding take place? With a forgetful best man, a scheming ex-producer, two gangsters in disguise, and a perpetually inebriated chaperone, what could possibly go wrong?

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 3-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm

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August 23, 2024 · 8:08 am

HeARTLAND On Sept. 17

HeARTLAND
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Sept. 17
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Written by Paul Shortt

Rural Kansas 1970, Phillip and Bobby Hart, art and music teachers with a sideline antique business, have a developing conflict: Bobby disapproves of Phillip’s rising ambition, grandiosity and, most particularly, his art forgery ¬– forgeries Bobby once considered mischievous and exciting. Suddenly, malicious accusations from the outside are made against Phillip.

About the Author:
Career set design professor, UC-CCM, with Playhouse, Opera, Ballet and other credits; also delving into architecture and themed attractions in the US and abroad. Hooked on writing short fiction, poetry, and plays from several summer stints with Antioch Writers and Kenyon Playwrights workshops.

  • Tue, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm

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August 23, 2024 · 8:07 am

Acting, Stage Manager and Company Manager Roles Available at American Legacy Theatre

Company Manager ($1,000/wk)
Stage Manager ($800/wk)
Four Acting Positions ($600/wk)

ABOUT THE POSITION:

SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with ALT, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin.

SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools. This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.

** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**

TIMELINE:

SUBMISSIONS: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024 for first consideration.

Applications/auditions are still accepted afterwards if not filled.
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024

Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

FULL DETAILS HERE: https://www.artswave.org/discover/jobs

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