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August 22, 2012 · 11:35 am

THROUGH THE NIGHT runs Sept. 22-Oct. 21

THROUGH THE NIGHT
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Sept. 22-Oct. 21
Eden Park

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat |

Local media coverage: Enquirer article | CityBeat article | Dayton Daily News article |

Directed by performed by Daniel Beaty

This tour-de-force solo performance embodies the stories of six African-American men, ranging in age from 10 to 60, whose lives are intertwined in beautiful and unexpected ways during one life-changing evening. Dayton native Daniel Beaty’s signature style displays a dazzling blend of humor, poetry, music and drama that earned him Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Transcending race and gender, THROUGH THE NIGHT is a hard-hitting and inspirational story filled with possibility and promise.

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 22 at 8pm & Sun, Sept. 23 at 7pm. $25 seats available.
  • In preview Wed, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm. $25 seats available.
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 29 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed, Oct. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 6 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Oct. 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 13 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Oct. 16 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 17 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 20 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 21 at 2pm & 7pm

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August 21, 2012 · 10:01 am

WAIT UNTIL DARK runs Sept. 21-30

WAIT UNTIL DARK
Presented by Fairfield Footlighters
Sept. 21-30
Fairfield

Cast: Bob Brunner as Harry Roat, Kevin Noll as Carlino, Kent Wrampelmeier as Mike Talman, Bob Kelley as Sam Hendrix, Amber Potter as Susy Hendrix & Abby James as Gloria

A tense situation develops for Suzie Hendrix, who is blind, when a gang of criminals believe she has possession of a doll filled with drugs that they want, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it back.  But they soon find out Suzie is not an easy victim when she levels the playing field when darkness falls.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 23 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm

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August 21, 2012 · 9:52 am

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE runs Sept. 21-29

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE
Presented by Village Players
Sept. 21-29
Fort Thomas

Directed by Dan Maloney

Cast: Tara M. Epplen as Florence, Tim Fischer as Hannibal, Kristen Lundberg as Fairy May, Ivory Mazur as Jeff, Judy Scheifers as Mrs. Paddy, Tony Wilson as Titus, Megan Miller as Lily Bell, Mark Eppley as Samuel, Barbara Karol as Mrs. Savage, Ginny Utz Butsch as Miss Willie & Chris Bishop as Dr. Emmett

After inheriting $10 million, Mrs. Savage decides to establish a fund to help others realize their dreams. But her grown step-children have their own designs on the money and commit her to a sanatorium, hoping to “bring her to her senses.” There she meets various social misfits—just the kind of people she wants to help. A warm-hearted, uplifting comedy.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 23 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 27-29 at 8pm

Official page | FaceBook event | Goldstar discount |

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August 20, 2012 · 12:04 pm

THE PRODUCERS runs Sept. 20-Oct. 6

THE PRODUCERS
Presented by Footlighters Inc
Sept. 20-Oct 6
Newport

Directed by Mary Haas with Gary Rogers
Music directed by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Maggie Perrino
Produced by Freida Houck, Gary Wettengell & Amy Hubbs

Cast: Jeff Richardson as Max, Robert Breslin as Leo, Jules Shumateas Ula, Joe Hornbaker as Roger, Steffen Whorton as Carmen Ghia & Eric Haas as Franz
Ensemble: Diane Line (Shirley), Bryan Franke (Mr. Marx), Kevin Rutkowski, Greg Good, RJ Caldwell, George Fee, Betsi Brockmeier, Marsha Roudabush, Meredith Mason, Megan Ansley Callahan, Mary Stone, JV Katz, Jillian Schwab, Natasha Boeckmann, Lindsey Morgan & Amanda Emmons

New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he’s visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a scheme tailor-made for producers who can only make flops: raise far more money than you need, then make sure the show is despised. No one will be interested in it, so you can pocket the surplus. To this end, they produce a musical called Springtime for Hitler and as opening night draws near, what can go wrong?

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 20-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 23 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 27-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 3-6 at 8pm

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August 20, 2012 · 11:56 am

THE MIRACLE WORKER runs Sept. 20-30

THE MIRACLE WORKER
Presented by Wright State University
Sept. 20-30
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton City Paper | Dayton Most Metro |

In Tuscumbia, Alabama, an illness renders infant Helen Keller blind, deaf, and consequently mute . Pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, she learns no discipline and grows into a wild, raging creature by the age of six. Desperate, the Kellers hire Anne Sullivan to serve as a governess and teacher for their young daughter. After several fierce battles with Helen, Anne convinces her parents she needs two weeks alone with her if she is to achieve any progress in her education. In that time, she teaches her discipline and language through the use of her fingers, a breakthrough that has a direct effect on everyone’s life and the way they live it. –Wikipedia

  • Thu, Sept. 20 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept.23 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 26-27 at 7pm
  • Fri, Sept. 28 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 29 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm

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Local media coverage: Dayton Daily News article |

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