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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Runs Aug. 18-20

SISP_Midsummer Nights DreamA MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Shakespeare in South Park
Aug. 18-20
South Park Green [Dayton]

Directed by Jene Rebbin Shaw

Cast: Galen Wilson as Theseus, Duke of Athens, Susan Robert as Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, his bride, Elizabeth Horner as Philostrate, John Wysong as Egeus, Maura Piroch as Helena, Mary Beringer as Hermia, Chris Petree as Lysander, Benjamin Hedrick as Demetrius, Ray Geiger as Oberon, King, Kelly Johnson as Titania, Queen, Amelia Merithew as Puck, Oberon’s servant, Heather Atkinson as First Fairy, Phyllis Tonne as Second Fairy/Musician, Erin Bailey as Peaseblossom, Cindy Myers as Cobweb, Ruthey Schultz as Moth, Amanda Korb as Mustardseed, Athenian workmen, Wayne Wolfe as Peter Quince, a would-be playwright, David Meadows as Nick Bottom, a weaver, Marcus McCarty-Towers as Francis Flute, a bellows-mender, Caleb Boquist as Snug, a joiner, Scott Randolph as Tom Snout, a tinker & Raymond Goerig as Robin Starveling, a tailor

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is made up of several interlocking plotlines, particularly the convoluted love story of Hermia, Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius, and the disagreement between the fairy king Oberon and his queen Titania. Connecting these two storylines is Puck, Oberon’s mischievous fairy jester, who drives much of the action of the play. The frame narrative of Theseus’ marriage to Hippolyta in Athens is important, as its orderliness provides a contrast to the chaotic forest where magic reigns and the expected is constantly subverted.

  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 18-20 at 8pm

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CHRIS TUCKER – The Legend Tour | Wed., Oct. 11 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Chris TuckerCHRIS TUCKER ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST MAJOR TOUR IN OVER A DECADE

Tickets For The Highly Anticipated Tour Go On Sale This Thursday, August 10, Starting With An Artist Presale

General Onsale Begins Friday, August 11 at 10:00 AM at Cincinnatiarts.org

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023
ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL

Award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker announces his first major tour in North America since 2011. Produced by Live Nation, the historic 30-city fall 2023 run – The Legend Tour 2023 – kicks off on September 8 at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina, making stops across North America in Toronto, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and more before wrapping up in Detroit, MI at Fox Theatre on January 12.

“I started my career doing stand-up in comedy clubs and it’s stand-up comedy that prepared me for all of my movie roles,” said Chris Tucker. “I’m looking forward to getting back to my roots. I love performing live, there’s nothing like the energy of a live crowd and making people laugh. I’m excited to be back out on tour.”

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale on Thursday, August 10. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale on Friday, August 11 at 10:00 AM at Cincinnatiarts.org.

THE LEGEND TOUR DATES

  • Fri Sep 08 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
  • Sun Sep 10 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall
  • Wed Sep 20 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
  • Fri Sep 22 – Memphis, TN – The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
  • Sun Sep 24 – Durham, NC – DPAC
  • Sat Sep 30 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre-Oakland
  • Tue Oct 03 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
  • Wed Oct 04 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
  • Thu Oct 05 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • Sat Oct 07 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Pantages Theatre
  • Tue Oct 10 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre Columbus
  • Wed Oct 11 – Cincinnati, OH – Aronoff Center
  • Thu Oct 12 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre at Playhouse Square
  • Wed Oct 18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
  • Thu Oct 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center
  • Sun Oct 22 – Baltimore, MD – Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts
  • Thu Oct 26 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
  • Wed Nov 01 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • Sat Nov 04 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • Tue Nov 07 – Oklahoma City, OK – Criterion Theater Wed
  • Nov 08 – Kansas City, MO – Music Hall Kansas City
  • Tue Nov 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater
  • Wed Nov 15 – Orlando, FL – Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
  • Fri Nov 17 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
  • Wed Nov 29 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
  • Sat Dec 02 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
  • Mon Dec 04 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
  • Thu Dec 07 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • Tue Jan 09 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall
  • Fri Jan 12 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

ABOUT CHRIS TUCKER
CHRIS TUCKER is an internationally recognized, award-winning actor, producer, and comedian. He is best  known for his role of Detective James Carter in the blockbuster Rush Hour action-comedy film franchise, starring opposite Jackie Chan under the direction of Brett Ratner. Most recently, Chris was seen on the big screen staring opposite Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis in the Amazon Studio hit AIR.

Tucker’s career began in the early 1990s when he became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam. He then rose to prominence with his first starring role, in the 1995 cult classic Friday, alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker executive produced and co-starred with Charlie Sheen in the hit movie Money Talks, directed by Ratner, and also appeared in Luc Besson’s globally successful sci-fi adventure The Fifth Element. His other film credits include the Hughes brothers’ Dead Presidents, Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, David O’Russell’s award-winning hit Silver Linings Playbook, and Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.

In 2015, Tucker released Chris Tucker Live exclusively on Netflix, marking the first project he starred in and produced through his own company, Chris Tucker Entertainment. He currently tours around the world performing live comedy shows, which have received rave reviews globally. In addition to entertaining millions of fans on stage and screen, Tucker is a dedicated humanitarian, spending much of his spare time traveling the world, doing charitable work through The Chris Tucker Foundation. By making a difference, he truly believes we are blessed to be a blessing.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Cast Announced for BIG FISH at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLSC is proud to announce the fabulous cast of our first 2023-2024 season show, BIG FISH!.

The cast includes:

  • John Boyd as Edward Bloom
  • Mollie Bryson as Sandra Bloom
  • TJ Montgomery as Will Bloom
  • Hanna Marcus as Young Will Bloom
  • Emily Tilling as Josephine
  • John Dorney as Karl
  • Katherine Anderson as Amos
  • Tosha Gibson as Witch
  • Marilyn Zelcer as Adult Jenny Hill
  • Erica Wethington as Young Jenny Hill
  • Jeff Weinkam as Don Price
  • Hunter Gee as Zacky Price
  • Nate Huitger as Doctor Bennett
  • Caitlyn Sanderson as Red Fang
  • Carissa Sloan as Ashton Mayor
  • Abby Farmer as Alabama Lamb
  • Emily Pine as Alabama Lamb
  • Eliza Kuczynski as Mermaid
  • Kimmie Thierauf in Ensemble
  • Nicholas Huitger in Ensemble
  • Tricia Chandler in Ensemble
  • Amy Prestridge in Ensemble

BIG FISH performances: November 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 2023

Tickets will be available starting October 3rd! Check out Lovelandstagecompany.org for more info on our upcoming shows, season and how to get involved!

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Auditions Announced for THE DIVINERS at SSCC Theatre

SSCC_logoAuditions for our fall production of THE DIVINERS are Friday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m., at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus.

Those interested in auditioning or working crew should schedule an audition/interview slot now at SSCCTheatre.com/auditions.

For more information about the show, available roles, and to see the rehearsal schedule, please visit SSCCTheatre.com/auditions.

Jim Leonard, Jr’s THE DIVINERS will be performed November 3 – 5.

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Cast Announced for GENDER BENDER 5.0 at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoMCP is proud to announce the cast for the show that will finish off our 50th Anniversary Season this October/November, GENDER BENDER 5.0!

  • Shell Bellamy
  • Brenden Blackburn
  • Evan Blanton
  • Eva Bower
  • Tim Breithaupt
  • Mollie Bryson
  • Kimary Carlson
  • Alisha Bailey Flaherty
  • Nicole Rose Forbus
  • Paula Jerrilyn Gerhardt
  • Tosha Gibson
  • Lara Turner Gonzalez
  • Eric Grimm
  • Paul Wesley Henkler
  • Darien Hewett
  • Spencer Jones
  • Lacey Knauer
  • Holly M. Kothe
  • Bri Landrum
  • Krista Lynn
  • Amanda Marasch-Brinkman
  • Lora Robinson Pateras
  • Mike Pateras
  • Sadie Petry
  • Genna Pisano
  • Giulia Pisano
  • Charlie Rader
  • Pia Rader
  • Niki Rasmussen
  • Justin Reilmann
  • Riley Ritze
  • Gail Rudolph
  • Gaylene M May
  • Chris Toney
  • Madelaine Wilkerson

Directed by Peyton Hahn and Jon Scheiding.

Performances run Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 2023.

For more information visit www.masonplayers.org.

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