Category Archives: On Stage

March 29, 2012 · 9:23 am

DIVIDING THE ESTATE runs April 27-May 13

DIVIDING THE ESTATE
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
April 27-May 13
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

Two generations of former Texas gentility connive and grope to wrest control of the once-cherished and valuable family estate from the hands of the venerable matriarch, who still wants the estate to remain a proud symbol of a vanished way of life. A host of family members square off against her, and each other, in a comedy that precisely captures a time, a place and a way of life.

Directed by Ralph Dennler

  • Fri-Sat, April 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 29 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 4 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 5 at 5pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 12 at 5pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 3pm

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Local media coverage: Dayton Daily News article |

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March 28, 2012 · 8:47 am

THE CRUCIBLE runs April 27-May 5

THE CRUCIBLE
Presented by The Drama Workshop
April 27-May 5
Westwood 

The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lies and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

Directed by Daniel P. Cohen
Produced by Gretchen Gantner

Cast: David Levy as John Proctor, Tara Williams as Elizabeth Proctor, Colette Thomas as Abigail Williams, Glenn Schaich as Reverend Hale, Tony Doench as Reverend Perry, Ron Samad as Giles Corey, Ed Cohen as Judge Danforth, David Dressler as Judge Hathorne, Gretchen Gantner as Ann Putnam, Jen Pritchard as Sarah Goode, Joe Ward as Thomas Putnam, Jim Waldfogle as Francis Nurse, Rose Vanden Eynden as Rebecca Nurse, Fred Hunt as Ezekiel Cheever, Dan Maloney as Willard, Lily Hidalgo as Mary Warren, Lauren Kent as Betty Parris, Natalia Sezer as Mercy Lewis, Kiya Fix as Susanna Wolcott & Khrys Styles as Tituba

  • Fri-Sat, April 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 29 at 3pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 5 at 3pm & 8pm

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March 27, 2012 · 11:29 am

ULYSSES runs April 26-28

ULYSSES
Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music Drama
April 26-28
University Heights

A masterwork of modern literature comes to life. Using the structure of the Homeric Odyssey, the work takes place during Dublin’s “dailiest day possible,” June 16, 1904, as the protagonist, Stephen Dedalus, makes his way through the streets and haunts of the city. At its most basic level, Ulysses is about Stephen’s search for a symbolic father and Leopold Bloom’s search for a son. But the story, so rich with striking characters and wondrous scenes, becomes an unforgettable quest for self. This production features adult themes and situations and is intended for mature audiences.

Adapted by Alison Vodnoy Wolf
Directed by Michael Burnham

Cast: Alyssa Caputo, Jaclyn Chantel, Kate Daugherty, Hannah Halvorson, Will Kiley, Brynn Langford, John Patrick Maddock, Mary Malloy, Megan Marshall, Madeline McKenzie, John Odom, Callie Schuterra, Shaun S. Sutton, Mariel Tompkins, Mia Vera,& Ian Weber

  • Thu-Fri, April 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 28 at 2pm & 8pm

Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available on Monday, April 23 at noon. Limit two tickets per order.

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Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

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March 27, 2012 · 10:58 am

AL DURA: TRUTH OR DECEPTION? on April 24

al Dura: Truth or Deception?
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
April 24
Downtown

Loosely based on a tragic incident in the Middle East, as well as a follow-up notorious round of court battle in Paris, France. On September 30, 2000, France 2 TV broadcast footage of a shootout in Gaza, zooming in on a Palestinian father and his 12-year-old son taking cover behind a concrete drum. According to the report, filmed by a Palestinian reporter for the state-run French network, the boy, Mohammed al Dura, was gunned down by the Israeli forces . . . but was he really . . . ? What you hear from the media is not always the truth, and too often the media become the NEWS. . . .

Written and directed by Kalman Kivkovich

Cast: Ed Barzee as Philippe Karsenty, David Bezona as Marc Levy, Clint Bramkamp as Professor Richard Landes, Angela Forbes as Radio Reporter, Dennis Blom as TV Reporter, Chessie Vigran, Dee Dunn, Tim Bessler, Jay A. Goldfarb & J. Lee Rasmussen

  • Tue, April 24 at 7:30pm

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Local media coveage: Cincinnati Examiner article |

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March 23, 2012 · 9:37 am

THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR runs April 21-May 20

THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
April 21-May 20 
Eden Park 

Reviews: CityBeat | Cincinnati Examiner |

Once upon a time, a mysterious, blues-playing stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the door of the Dupree family with a unique challenge — a “cutting contest,” in which twin guitars are the weapons of choice. If he has his way, the epic musical showdown will change everyone’s life forever. A mystical, magical celebration of love, family and the exhilarating power of music to free your soul. THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR is suitable for adults and children age 13 and older. It contains mild adult language.

Directed by Keith Glover

Cast: Trent Armand Kendall as Dregster Dupree/Jaguar Senior, Jennie Harney as Glory Dupree, Timothy Ware as Jaguar Dupree, Terry Burrell as Good Sister Dupree & David St. Louis as Marvell Thunder

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

Official page  with online ticketing | Goldstar discount |

Local media coverage: Cincinnati Examiner article | Enquirer article | CityBeat article | WVXU interview | Cincinnati Herald article |

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