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April 27, 2012 · 9:01 am

THE FOOL on May 22

THE FOOL
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
May 22
Over-the-Rhine

In 2001 Enron collapsed. Congress reacted by writing hundreds of pages detailing new rules and regulations to avoid something like that happening in the future. In 2008 Leman Brothers collapsed. Congress reacted by writing thousands of additional pages detailing rules and regulations to avoid something like that happening in the future. But perhaps what’s really needed is to take a page from the past. The King’s Fool was free to ridicule the folly, absurdity and corruption of those in power. Could a Corporate Fool save today’s masters of the universe from themselves? More importantly could the Fool actually criticize a CEO without losing his headcount?

Written by Fred Rothzeid
Directed by Charlie Goetz

Cast:  Ben Greenberg as John Lansman, Arnie Shayne as Thomas Biggs, Lauren Showen as Kate, Ryan Fissel as Gary Goodman & Elaine Wilson as Mrs. Greene

  • Tue, May 22 at 7:30pm

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April 23, 2012 · 10:37 am

THE CIVIL WAR runs May 10-12

Musical Redux – THE CIVIL WAR
Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music Musical Theatre
May 10-12
University Heights

THE CIVIL WAR is a moving musical meditation on the Civil War as seen through the eyes of Union and Confederate soldiers, slaves and landowners, along with American “everymen” from all levels of society. Featuring an eclectic score that includes gospel, folk, rhythm and blues, country and rock, the musical was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical. By turns humorous and emotionally gripping, THE CIVIL WAR is a sweeping portrait of a country torn by unrest and a moving tribute to the 620,000 men and women who made the greatest sacrifice for their principles.

Directed by Jason Podplesky
Music directed by Ryan Shirar

  • Thu-Fri, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 12 at 2pm & 8pm
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available on Monday, May 7, at noon—please contact the CCM Box Office at 513.556.4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.

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April 19, 2012 · 8:29 am

SONGS FROM THE TALL GRASS runs May 18-27

SONGS FROM THE TALL GRASS
Presented by Fairfield Footlighters
May 18-27
Fairfield

SONGS FROM THE TALL GRASS is about the struggles and the triumphs of breaking the sod in the Midwest. The music tells the story about life and love during a time of the great expansion of our country.

SONGS was written as a way to ensure that the music during this time of discovery and exploration in America doesn’t go extinct. This production is based on letters and journal entries from the time, and follows a family as they homestead new land. The production’s music consists of song lyrics originally written in the 1800s, but with contemporary music and arrangements created by Hale.

Directed by Dianne Robinson

Cast: NARRATOR Aaron Leonard, FATHER. Brendan Fookes, MOTHER. Addie Bagford, SON Alex Laflin, DAUGHTER Anna Schindler, BACHELOR Robert Stimmel, EMMA Kendra Leonard, VINNIE REAM Caitlyn Brandenburg, JOHN RIDGE.Adam Schwartz/Benjamin Hartwig, TRAPPER Renee Maria.
SEWING CIRCLE (Mothers): Dewayna Corn, Teresa Riestenberg, Teresa Bayer Iltzsch
GRANGE MEN (Fathers): Dan Schindler, Jeffrey Jackson, Jason Vaughn, Bob Dromberger, Derek Metz (son)
GOV’T OFFICIAL William Willet
SCHOOLGIRLS (Daughters): Helen Mullen, Olivia Pannek, Emma Guenther & Abby James
CHILDREN: Maddie Perry, MacKenzie Vaughn, Naomi Stoner, Micayla Jackson, Elle Yeatts, Kandyce Kreiner

  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 27 at 2pm

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April 19, 2012 · 8:17 am

THE LARAMIE PROJECT runs May 18-26

THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Presented by Sinclair Community College Theatre
May 18-26
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

A powerful portrait of one town’s healing in the face of terrible tragedy. Five weeks after Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten and left to die on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyo., members of the Tectonic Theater Project traveled to the small town to begin a series of more than 200 interviews with its residents. The result was The Laramie Project, a poignant and deeply moving play that showcases man’s capacity for both brutal intolerance and breathtaking compassion.

Directed by Scott Stoney

Cast: Angela Dermer, John Dunn, Chris Hammond, Cydnie Hampton, John Ray, Matthew Smith, Matt Turner, Rob Willoughby & Rachel Wilson

  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm
  • Wed, May 23 at 10am
  • Thu, May 24 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 25-26 at 8pm

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Local media coverage: Dayton Daily News article | Dayton City Paper article | Dayton Most Metro article |

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April 18, 2012 · 8:07 am

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) runs May 17-20

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED)
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre 
May 17-20
Hamilton 

600 Years of History in 6000 Seconds…History Will Never Be The Same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) is a ninety minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters – it’s what you’ve done with it!

Directed by Brian Smith
Produced by Tracy Botos

Cast: Jake Brown, Scott Christian & Jeff Christian

  • Thu-Sat, May 17-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm

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