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March 26, 2025 · 3:25 pm

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Runs April 25-May 4

EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Oxford Area Community Theatre
April 25-May 4
Oxford Community Arts Center

Staged by R. Scott Shriver

Cast: Clare Squance & Vincent Hobart Smith alternating performances

When Mum’s in the hospital and Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’, there’s not much a seven year old can do.

  1. Ice cream
  2. Water fights
  3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV

These are the first three items on a list of every brilliant thing in the world worth living for. Duncan MacMillan’s play Every Brilliant Thing pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to be a child of a suicidal mother and the lengths we go for those we love. Based on true (and untrue) stories, Every Brilliant Thing is a life-affirming story of how to achieve hope through focusing on the smallest miracles of life.

  • Fri, April 25 at 7:30pm (performed by Clare Squance)
  • Sat, April 27 at 7:30pm (performed by Vincent Hobart Smith)
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm (performed by Clare Squance)
  • Fri, May 2 at 7:30pm (performed by Vincent Hobart Smith)
  • Sat, May 3 at 7:30pm (performed by Clare Squance)
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm (performed by Vincent Hobart Smith)

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March 26, 2025 · 3:24 pm

PUFFS, Or SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC Runs April 3-12

PUFFS, Or SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC
Mount St. Joseph University Theatre Arts
April 3-12
University Theatre [Delhi Township]

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Rating: PG-13.

  • Thu-Sat, April 3-5 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 11 at 7pm
  • Sat, April 12 at 2pm

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March 25, 2025 · 3:26 pm

THESE SHINING LIVES Runs April 25-May 3

THESE SHINING LIVES
Village Players
April 25-May 3
[Fort Thomas]

Directed by Becky Collins

THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, its true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them. Content Disclosures: Mild language, sexual innuendo, discussion of death and terminal disease. 

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 1-3 at 8pm

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March 25, 2025 · 3:25 pm

HAIR Runs April 24-27

HAIR
UC College-Conservatory of Music
April 24-27
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Vincent DeGeorge
Music directed by Steve Goers

HAIR celebrates the ‘60s counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. To an infectiously energetic rock beat, the show wows audiences with songs like “Aquarius,” “Good Morning, Starshine,” “Hair,” “I Got Life” and “Let The Sunshine In.” Exploring ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world. Content advisory: This production includes profanity, sexual themes, alcohol and drug use, and themes of violence, racism and war.

  • Thu-Fri, April 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 26 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
    *3/25 – ASL interpreting available, requested seating

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March 25, 2025 · 3:24 pm

CHARLIE & DOGGY AND THE SONG AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD Runs April 18-19

CHARLIE & DOGGY AND THE SONG AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
Bravo Bearcats
April 18-19
University of Cincinnati Probasco Auditorium

Cast: Nathan Knarr as Charlie, Jack Bunch as Doggy, Luke Fahey as Beth, Peyton Knight as Sarah, Kyle Rosa as Neema, Jinx Rodriguez as Spooky, Patrick Morrow as Mr. Curdy, Hailey Walls as Mrs. Curdy, Quentin Konya as Mr. Sherry, Ben Anticoli as Alloycious, CJ Koziar as Future Charlie

In his quiet, humble, seaside town, Charlie, a lonely boy with big dreams, meets washed up sailor Doggy who tells him of an ancient myth: The Song at the Edge of the World. No one has ever been brave enough to complete the journey North and with sheer determination and help from Doggy’s first mate (a stuffed dog named Ben), the two unlikely friends set off on their quest. Our heroes are met with many trials along the way in this tale of courage, friendship, and the answer to their ultimate question: what makes a good story? With a sweeping Irish-folk/rock inspired score by Dayton natives Philip Drennen and Skyler McNeely, Charlie and Doggy is sure to entertain and win your heart.

Free, reservations required here.

  • Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm
  • Saturday April 19 as 2:30pm and 7:30 pm

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