CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Town Hall Theatre
Jan. 22-Feb. 7
Centerville
A young pig discovers a most unexpected friendship that will not only save his life and but teach him an important lesson about sacrifice and responsibility. Ages 4 and up.
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Caroline Chisholm as Dorothy Gale. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Carnegie & The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Jan. 21-31
Covington
Directed by Matthew Wilson
Music directed by J. R. Cassidy
Vocal directions by Steve Hinnenkamp
Choreographed by Maggie Perrino
Cast: Caroline Chisholm as Dorothy Gale, Jack Manion as Scarecrow, Tyler Kuhlman as Tinman, Sean Mette as Cowardly Lion, Sarah Viola as Aunt Em/Glinda, Lesley Hitch as Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West, Will Reed as Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper of Oz & Jeff Richardson as Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz
Adult Ensemble: Jennifer Barnaba, Derek Harper, Cody Roberts, Megan Urz
Youth Ensemble: Olivia Bayer, Ben Dropic, Maya Hunt, Charlie Klesa, Sara Moore, Jackson Schabell, Mark Schutzman, Audrey Stith
Based on the hit MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will delight audiences of all ages with classic songs and characters. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of J.R. Cassidy, will provide soaring accompaniment for such iconic songs as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.”
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CINCINNATI, OH – December 11, 2015 — The Price Hill Holiday Xtravaganza at the Arts Center at Dunham is back for a second year of holiday cheer with two performances on Sunday, December 20. Presented by We Duet All—a local entertainment and party planner, the Holiday Xtravaganza will benefit the ongoing repair and restoration of the historic Arts Center at Dunham.
This year’s Holiday Xtravaganza consists of a 30-minute musical revue, Santa’s Frosty Follies, featuring Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman and Suzy Snowflake, followed by an hour of visits with Santa Claus and an interactive sing-a-long with the Frozen sisters. Children of all ages can bring their Christmas lists and get a photo with Santa and the princesses after the show. In addition, local vendors will be on-site before and after the performances offering unique last-minute stocking stuffers for sale.
Performances of the Holiday Xtravaganza are at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at The Arts Center at Dunham (1945 Dunham Way) in the Dunham Recreation Complex. Tickets to Santa’s Frosty Follies are $6 for general admission; and $5 for groups of 10 or more. To guarantee seating, RSVP to (513) 588-4988 or purchase online at www.sunsetplayers.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Celebrating 24 years of business, We Duet All is a full-service entertainment and event planning company based on the West Side of Cincinnati. The company offers services around every aspect of an event, from booking the venue to bringing the entertainment right to the door. We Duet All features some of the most talented singers, impersonators, dancers, actors and musicians in the Tri-State. It is also a parent company to “Cincinnati Princess Parties” and “My Choice Chocolates”, which make this unique organization a one-stop shop for events. There’s no party too big or too small-when it comes to events…They Duet All!
The Arts Center at Dunham is a fine arts center for the Westside of Cincinnati. Housed in one of the three remaining buildings of what was the first municipally owned tuberculosis sanatorium in the United States, the Arts Center includes a 350-seat performance venue as well as extensive studio and programming space. See what is happening at the Arts Center at Dunham on Facebook.
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Mrs Bradley (Peggy Allen) introduces the Christmas story to the enthralled Imogene (Sami Williams) and Gladys (Katie Waldfogle) in TDW’s production of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’, running through Dec 19.
(Cheviot, OH) The Drama Workshop’s production of the holiday classic, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER runs through December 19 at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave in Cheviot. The show offers Friday and Saturday evening performances beginning at 7:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees starting at 2 pm.
When the bullying, cigar-smoking Herdman kids find out that church is followed by free cookies, punch, and other refreshments, they show up in force, just in time to learn about auditions for the upcoming Christmas Pageant. When the Herdmans take key parts in the Pageant and collide with the Christmas story head on; the result will either be the most disastrous Christmas Pageant ever . . . or the best!
The show is written by Barbara Robinson, and is directed by an award-winning production team of director Ivory Mazur, producers Megan Schultheis and Gretchen Gantner, and stage manager Wendy Williams.
The cast includes Eric Thomas, Peggy Allen, Nora Daley, Griffin Harding, Ethan Williams, Sami Williams, Joe Hamzy, Sam Schaefer, Camden Doebeli, Katie Waldfogle, Eve Roth, Victoria Covarrubias, Michele Fortman, Amy Waldfogle, Richelle Roth, Claudia Covarrubias, Logan McGill, James Covarrubias, Gary Hohnecker, and Doug Bruening.
As the first show that TDW has done in many years featuring children, the group has focused on ensuring that the young actors have a positive experience as well as growing in their roles. Nora Daley plays Beth Bradley, the narrator of the show. “It’s just been really fun. All the kids are best friends now. But in the end I’d say the best thing in theater is knowing that you made someone smile. When someone sees a show it’s a chance for them to escape their problems and just laugh and enjoy themselves.”
The adults in the show echo Nora’s sentiments. Eric Thomas plays Bob Bradley, Beth’s father. “I’ve seen several TDW productions, but this is my first time working with them. I got to see what makes productions here so special: the people! The dedication to excellence among the behind-the-scenes crew here is extraordinary. The audience will love this play.”
Adult tickets for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER are $16 each when ordered in advance, or $17 at the door. Tickets for children are $7 each. Shows at TDW frequently sell out, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets may be ordered by phoning the TDW 24/7 ticket line at 513.598.8303, or by ordering online through the TDW website at www.thedramaworkshop.org.
The Drama Workshop was founded in 1954. TDW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. The Drama Workshop is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati. In 2015, they were the most-recognized group in the greater Cincinnati area for theatrical excellence.
TDW productions are frequently been selected to represent the Southwest Ohio region at the Ohio Community Theatre Association annual conference. TDW was also honored to represent the state of Ohio at the 2013 American Association of Community Theatre regional conference in Hartford, Wisconsin. The Drama Workshop has been recognized the Cincinnati Preservation Association for their efforts to rehabilitate the former Glenmore Bowl into The Glenmore Playhouse.
Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in becoming involved or in helping advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group through our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or by phone at 513.598.8303.
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.Angie Lipscomb Photography.
CINCINNATI, OH – November 29, 2015 —The Sunset Players brings together characters from two memorable children’s tales in DOROTHY MEETS ALICE at the Arts Center at Dunham as part of its annual children’s show.
Written by Joseph Robinette and produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Inc., DOROTHY MEETS ALICE is a delightful meeting of two of literature’s most famous young ladies after a young man puts off a book report until the last minute. He suddenly finds himself in a strange place somewhere between Oz and Wonderland. It becomes his responsibility to unscramble the stories and steer the familiar characters—including the Cowardly Lion, the Mad Hatter, the Scarecrow and the White Rabbit—to their ultimate destinations while avoiding the Wicked Witch and the Red Queen.
The cast includes:
Performances are December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Friday shows are at 7:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday performances at 2:00 p.m.
Cincinnati State’s Interpreter Training Program will provide sign language interpreting for the deaf community on Saturday, December 12.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at the Sunset Players website (www.sunsetplayers.org) or at the door. Tickets can also be reserved by calling 513-588-4988.
The Arts Center at Dunham is located at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.
Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.
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