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November 19, 2024 · 12:38 pm

‘TWAS: A Holiday Musical Runs Dec. 19-22

Photo by Scottie Jackson.

‘TWAS: A Holiday Musical 
Sinclair Community College Theatre
Dec. 19-22
Balir Hall Theatre [Dayton]

Written by Patti Frankhouser Celek
Directed by Gina Kleesattel
Choreographed by Rodney Veal

Cast: Edward Folkerth, Ayauna Goodwin, Janiece Carver, Olivia Burchfield, Adalia Gaynier, Neveah Webb, Hannah Ramey, Shae Trauthwein, and Saul Caplan. Shadow interpreters are: Amy Crissman, Madison Janson, Kristen Weaver, Olivia Rose Parrish & Bethany Crank

More music and dance added to this family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada opens their eyes to possibilities other than a “visitor in red”.  They discover that humans may celebrate in different ways, but ultimately, we must “rescue” each other all year through.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 19-20 at Noon
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm, 4pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm & 4pm

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November 18, 2024 · 3:47 pm

A BLAST FROM THE PAST – LITERALLY Runs Dec. 6-15

A BLAST FROM THE PAST – LITERALLY
Sunset Players
Dec. 6-15
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Written and Directed by Bob Kelley

World famous figures–real and literary–drop into a classroom. A small group of students and a teacher must help guide these figures to ensure that they fulfill their destinies without changing history forever.

  • Fri, Dec. 6 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 7-8 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 13 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 14-15 at 2pm

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November 14, 2024 · 2:45 pm

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) Runs Dec. 13-29

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Dec. 13-29
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Jeremy Dubin

Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II as Geoff, Billy Chace as Santa, Cary Davenport as Cary & Candice Handy as Candice

CSC’s holiday smash hit Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is back again for another season of holiday hilarity! What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent (but undeniably adoring) look at all of your “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Grinch, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Add in topical references that always keep this annual tradition fresh and fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss in an evening of high octane jollity and frivolity. Rated PG-13. Not recommended for any theatregoer who still believes in Santa.

  • In preview Thu, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 21-22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Mon, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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November 13, 2024 · 3:50 pm

THE NUTCRACKER and A CHRISTMAS CAROL Run Dec. 13-14

THE NUTCRACKER and A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg
Dec. 13-14
Parkview Church [Miamisburg]

At a gala Christmas Eve party, Clara’s godfather presents her with an amazing Nutcracker in the form of a wooden soldier. Too excited to sleep, she suddenly finds the Nutcracker brought to life. He tells her he is a prince under the wicked enchantment of the Mouse King, and she joins him in a series of adventures in strange lands as he seeks to regain his throne. When she wakes, she finds the Nutcracker gone. Was it a dream or not? Then her godfather returns with his nephew—who just happens to look exactly like the prince!

This Charles Dickens classic is the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life. Ultimately, these encounters teach him the importance of generosity, kindness, and the Christmas spirit.

  • Fri, Dec. 13 at 6:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2:30pm & 6:30pm

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November 13, 2024 · 3:50 pm

A FROSTY NIGHT Runs Dec. 11-22

A FROSTY NIGHT
Human Race Theatre Company
Dec. 11-22
Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Emily N. Wells

Cast: Mierka Girten as Sharon, Christine Brunner as Noel Claus and Tom Lile as The Snowman

In this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows that he’s up to no good and follows his trail to the North Pole. Will she catch him in the act? Laugh ‘til you’re blue with this adults-only comedy…

  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 11-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 17-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm

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