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April 5, 2012 · 9:02 am

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS runs May 4-20

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Presented by Mariemont Players Inc
May 4-20
Mariemont

Nick, an Italian-American boy from New Jersey, wants to follow his dream and move to Seattle – far away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents and their routine Sunday dinners. But both sets of grandparents scheme to keep him from moving, using the lovely, and single, Caitlin O’Hare as bait.

Directed by Ginny Weil
Produced by Charles Sampson

Cast:  Ann Baker, Bill Hartnett, Norma Niinemets, Kristy Rucker, Michael Sauer & Arny Stoller

  • Fri-Sat, May 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 10-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 19 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm

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April 4, 2012 · 9:47 am

THE ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY JR runs May 4-20

THE ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY JR
Presented by Town Hall Theatre 
A Landmark Children’s Theatre Company All-Cast Production
May 4-20
Centerville 

Stanley Lambchop’s life is boring! He wishes to see the world and have great adventures. Be careful what you wish for, Stanley! When a bulletin board falls on him, pressing him flat as a pancake it’s just the beginning of a world-wide adventure as he searches for a cure! From Washington D.C. to Paris, France to Hawaii – all for the cost of a postage stamp! But will he ever be 3-dimensional again? After an accident leaves him flat, Stanley Lambchop makes the most of his new shape, embarking adventures courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service! Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Cast list

  • Fri, May 4 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 5-6 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 11 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 12 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 3pm, optional Mother’s Day pre-show tea available
  • Fri, May 18 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 19-20 at 3pm

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April 4, 2012 · 9:30 am

RAVENSCROFT runs May 4-12

RAVENSCROFT
Presented by Troy Civic Theatre
May 4-12
Troy

This psychological drama is a thinking person’s Gothic thriller, a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a manor home out in the country to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. Inspector Ruffing becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women: Marcy, the beautiful Viennese governess with a past; Mrs. Ravenscroft, the flirtatious and lonely widow of the manor; Gillian, her charming but possibly demented daughter; Mrs. French, the formidable, passionate and loyal cook, and Dolly, a terrified but simple maid. They lead him through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of Patrick’s demise. There are ghosts on the staircase, skeletons in the closet, and much more than the Inspector bargained for. Prepare to be teased, seduced, bewildered, frightened, but most of all tickled.

Directed by Barbara Lurie

Cast: Dave Nickel as Inspector Ruffing, Tina Hayes as Marcy Kleiner, Libby Scancarello as Mrs. Ravenscroft, Jenny McClain as Gillian Ravenscroft, Barbara Lurie as Mrs. French and McKenzie Stotler as Dolly

  • Fri-Sat, May 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 4pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 8pm

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April 3, 2012 · 7:58 am

HAPPY DAYS runs May 3-July 1

HAPPY DAYS
Presented by La Comedia Dinner Theatre
May 3-July 1
Springboro 

Reviews: Dayton Examiner |

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy Days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures’ television series, HAPPY DAYS reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams.

HAPPY DAYS is complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’. This perfectly family-friendly musical will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long!

  • Thu, May 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 4-5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 9-10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 16-17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 25-26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 30-31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 1-2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 8-9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 15-16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 22-23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 29-30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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April 3, 2012 · 7:38 am

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA runs May 3-19

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Presented by Footlighters Inc.
May 3-19
Newport

The show takes place in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara-a beautiful, childish young woman-loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode sparks an immediate romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Extremely protective, Margaret attempts to keep them apart. As the story unfolds, a secret is revealed about Clara: she is not all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but her own hopes as well.

Directed by Dennis Murphy

Cast: Catherine Ross as Margaret Johnson, Abby Paljieg as Clara Johnson, Rich Setterberg as Roy Johnson, Jeff Richardson as Signor Naccarelli, Samantha Toberman as Signora Naccarelli, Steffen Whorton as Fabrizio Naccarelli, Gregory Good as Guiseppe Naccarelli & Samantha Stein as Franca Naccarelli
Ensemble: Kevin Rutkowski, Brittany Smile, George Fee, Shannon Beam, RJ Caldwell, Marypat Carletti & Amanda Emmons-Wolery

  • Thu-Sat, May 3-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 10-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 7-19 at 8pm

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