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November 6, 2018 · 2:49 pm

MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 6-9

CSP_Madelines Christmas logoMADELINE’S CHRISTMAS
CenterStage Players
Dec. 6-9
Lockland High School

Directed by Karen Vanover

Cast: Zoe Bates, Ainsley Benken, Regan Boord, Maggie Boord, Betty Coulter, Jorjeh Dobbins, Hope Eulenburg, Kaylan Harrison,
Kate Orza, Luke Orza, Harper Raber, Sammi Sayler, Sophia Sheppard, Kent Smith, Violet Vanover & Erica Watson

Based on the book from the beloved children’s Madeline series by Ludwig Bemelmans, this delightful play with music is a fantastic way to bring in your holiday season. 

Miss Clavel takes the 12 little girls on their morning walk. They go to the zoo and then back to school for their French history lesson. Suddenly disaster strikes when everyone gets the flu! Everyone that is, except the ever-resilient Madeline. Saddened that they may not be able to go home for Christmas, the girls and Miss Clavel take to their beds. But on Christmas Eve, the adventure begins when there is a knock at the front door. Expecting to see Santa, Madeline meets the rug merchant who has brought 12 very special rugs. He reminds Madeline that Christmas is the time of miracles, and that these are not ordinary rugs! Soon everyone wakes up feeling heathy. The rug merchant shows them that they each have a magic carpet and that they can fly home to be with their families for Christmas!

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm

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November 5, 2018 · 12:03 pm

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 16

THT_Mr. Poppers Penquins logoMR. POPPER’S PENGUINS
Town Hall Theatre
Nov. 30-Dec. 16
[Centerville]

It is hard enough for Mr. Popper, a modest painter, to support himself and his family, and the unexpected addition of twelve penguins makes it even tougher. But then! The imaginative Popper turns his talented penguins into a traveling vaudeville act. They sing! They dance! They become a theatrical sensation and give a must-see Penguiny performance! Applause! Applause! This play shows you a wild and witty way to follow your dreams.

  • Fri, Nov. 30 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 1-2 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 14 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 15-16 at 3pm

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November 2, 2018 · 3:37 pm

THE TRIAL OF THE BIG BAD WOLF Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 9

SSP_The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf logoTHE TRIAL OF THE BIG BAD WOLF
Sunset Players
Nov. 30-Dec. 9
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Bob Kelley

Was the Wolf a villain or victim? Were the Three Pigs innocent or at fault? The nursery and fairytale character jurors and Judge Wise O. Al will decide in this fun-filled, action-packed trial-of-the-century. This delightful comedy and its intriguing story line and vivid characterizations will appeal to audiences and performers of all ages.

  • Fri, Nov. 30 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 1-2 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 8-9 at 2pm

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November 2, 2018 · 3:13 pm

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: Live Radio Play Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 9

LTC_Its A Wonderful Life logoIT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: Live Radio Play
Lebanon Theatre Company
Nov. 30-Dec. 9
[Lebanon]

Directed by Adam Smith
Produced by Dawn Stone

Cast: Brahm Corstanje as Foley Artist & Voiceovers, Kevin Wall as George Bailey, Gwendolyn Gay as Mary Bailey, Brad Procter as Announcer/Billy/Joseph/Peter Bailey/Ed/Dr. Campbell, & Sheriff, Wayne Dunn as Clarence/Potter/Burt/Old Man Collins/Martini/Mr. Welch/Cop & Gower, Michael Cline as Ernie/Sam Wainwright/Harry/Young Harry/Nick/Man at Run-on-Bank/Horact the Teller/Man at Martini’s & Bridge Keeper, Julie Hauwiller as Rose/Sadie/Mrs. Hatch & Mrs. Thompson, Mackenzie Pierce as Violet/Matilda/Binky/Ruth & Schultz, Andrew Wright as Young George & Tommy, Rebecca Shelley as Young Violet & Janie, Zuzu as Aubrey Quinn & Alana Money as Young Mary & Peter

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

  • Fri, Nov. 30 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm

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November 2, 2018 · 2:58 pm

BABES IN TOYLAND Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 9

Babes in Toyland Main SliderBABES IN TOYLAND
Beavercreek Community Theatre
Nov. 30-Dec. 9
[Beavercreek]

This children’s melodrama that takes us to Mother Goose Land and Toyland.  Our heroine is Mistress Mary Quite Contrary, who has her heart set on marrying the heroic Alan.  But Alan’s uncle, the villainous Barnaby, is set on marrying her himself, threatening foreclosure on her mother if she refuses.  Mary escapes to the mysterious Toyland through the dangerous Spider Forest, where Alan finds and saves her.  Barnaby pursues Mary and Alan to Toyland, bringing the whole gang of Mother Goose Land characters with him.  There we encounter the magical mystery of Toyland as we meet the Master Toymaker and his quirky assistants Grumio and Marmaduke.  When Barnaby gets his hands on the Master Toymaker’s machine and creates a toy soldier army, it seems all is lost.  In an exciting climax, all the Toyland and Mother Goose Land characters work together to foil his plans and set everything right again.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 7-8 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 3pm

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