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May 3, 2012 · 8:08 am

THE STORY OF MY LIFE runs June 1-17

THE STORY OF MY LIFE
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
June 1-17
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

Thomas Weaver, a successful writer, returns to his hometown to perform the eulogy for his childhood friend, Alvin Kelby. He struggles to find the appropriate words, but comes up with nothing but blank pages. With the help of Alvin, who appears from the recesses of his mind, Thomas sorts through story after story of the events that made up their friendship, searching for his role in his friend’s untimely death. We follow the lifelong friendship between the two men, an inspiring story told mostly in song.

Directed by Debra Kent

Cast: Scott Knisley as Thomas Weaver & Jeff Sams as Alvin Kelby

  • Fri-Sat, June 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 9 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 16 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 3pm

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May 2, 2012 · 8:20 am

BAND GEEKS! runs May 31-June 17

TRIPTYCH by Kaye Carlile.

BAND GEEKS!
Presented by Human Race Theatre Company
May 31-June 17
Dayton

Reviews: Talkin’ Broadway | Dayton City Paper | Dayton Most Metro |

A new musical. The Cuyahoga Marching Beavers are 75 trombones short of a Music Man, and there’s only one cornet left, but while the band may be close to extinction, its spirit isn’t. BAND GEEKS! is a rousing Glee with instruments, a tribute to the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of “Maria.” If you were ever in a school band, ever knew someone in a school band, even ever heard a school band, you’ll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks!

Directed and choreographed by Greg Hellems
Music directed by Scot Woolley
Produced by Kevin Moore

Cast: Sarah Agar as Nicole, John Robert Armstrong as Mr. Hornsby, Tyler J. Baranski as Alvin, Dane C. Becker as Understudy, Richard Cerato as Spitz, Zach Cossman as Jake, John Fisher as Stewart, Liz Fye as Natalia, Jennifer Joplin as Principal Dixon, Mykal Kilgore as Elliot, Katie Klaus as Laura, Jon Kovach as Kyle & Jennifer Roehm as Molly

  • Thu-Sat, May 31-June 2 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, June 5 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 6-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 13-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 2pm

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May 2, 2012 · 8:06 am

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN runs June 1-9

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Presented by Falcon Theatre
June 1-9
Newport

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. The audience is introduced to the whole Peanuts gang: Patty, Shroeder, Lucy and Snoopy. All of the characters share their observations, largely negative, of Charlie Brown. As the play progresses, the relationships of the Peanuts characters to one another are further expanded. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder and takes great pleasure in tormenting Charlie Brown. Linus loves his blanket. Snoopy lives in his rich imagination. Charlie Brown is in love with a mysterious little, redheaded girl. –StageAgent.com
Receive $5 off your ticket price if you bring a new blanket to the show. All blankets will be donated to Project Linus, a charity which provides blankets to children with illnesses or other special needs. Call the Falcon Theatre ticket line and mention your blanket donation to receive your discount.

Directed by Jennifer Richardson
Music directed by Timothy Smile
Vocal direction by Missy Whitis
Choreography by Lindsey Morgan Huffaker

Cast: Bryan Greaves as Charlie Brown, Elizabeth Molloy as Lucy, Jeffrey Surber as Linus, Dustin Baird as Snoopy, Brittany Smile as Sally, James Havey as Schroeder & Tasha Boeckmann as the Featured Dancer

  • Fri-Sat, June 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 7-9 at 8pm

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May 1, 2012 · 8:54 am

WICKED runs May 30-June 24

WICKED
Presented by Victoria Theatre Association
May 30-June 24
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Examiner | Dayton Most Metro |

Winner of 35 major awards including the Grammy Award® and three Tony Awards®. WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Declared ―the best musical of the decade‖ by Entertainment Weekly and ―a cultural phenomenon‖ by Variety, WICKED is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The  production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento.

  • Wed, May 30 at 8pm
  • Thu, May 31 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Fri, June 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, June 5-8 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 9 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, June 12-15 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 16 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, June 19-22 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 23 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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Local media coverage: Dayton City Paper article | Dayton Daily News article | Dayton Examiner article | Dayton Most Metro article | Dayton Daily News article (6/4) | Dayton Most Metro article (6/5) | Journal News article |

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May 1, 2012 · 8:40 am

AN EVENING WITH DURANG on May 30

AN EVENING WITH DURANG
Presented by SSCC Theatre
May 30 
Hillsboro 

A “Greek tragedy,” a rekindled marriage, and a lesson on where babies come from, converge (with a few other themes), in this collection of hilariously brisk one-act plays by Christopher Durang. Due to content, “An Evening with Durang” is not appropriate for children.

Directed by Rainee Angles

Cast: Official lists

Tickets are free.

  • Wed, May 30 at 7:30pm

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