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July 10, 2023 · 7:20 pm

ORDINARY DAYS Runs July 14-23

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The Refuge
July 14-23
Know Theatre of Cincinnati [Over-the-Rhine]

Cast: Roman Harris-Richardson, Bryn Studer, Kate Sexton, and Jacob Gildenblatt.

Embark on a heartfelt journey through the bustling streets of New York City with the enchanting musical “Ordinary Days.” This captivating story weaves together the lives of four ordinary individuals, each searching for connection and meaning in the chaos of everyday life. Paths unexpectedly intertwine between stories of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set against a backdrop of soul-stirring melodies and lyrical poetry, “Ordinary Days” invites you to witness the extraordinary beauty found in the simplest moments. With its enchanting blend of wit, vulnerability, and a profound exploration of the human experience, this musical promises to leave audiences captivated, inspired, and reminded of the extraordinary within the ordinary.

  • Fri-Sat, July 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 2:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 23 at 2:30pm

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July 8, 2023 · 9:42 am

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG – High School Edition Runs July 27-30

TSC_The Play that Goes WrongTHE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG – High School Edition
The Story Collective of Cincinnati
The Story Collective of Cincinnati
July 27-30
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Linder Theatre[Sycamore Township]

Cast: Justin Hanks as Chris, Josh Braden as Trevor, Collin Jung as Max, Brian Berendts as Robert, Kayla Stroud as Sandra, David Karsner as Dennis, Susan Jung as Annie & Gabe Hoyer as Jonathan

This hilarious, award-winning romp, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, takes the audience to a fictitious performance of The Murder at Haversham Manor where actors and crew humorously try to avoid things going awry, to no avail. Performed by the professional artists of The Story Collective, this “High School Edition” of the show edits the original text for length, content, and flexibility without losing any of the quality you expect. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. 

  • Thu-Sat, July 27-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 30 at 3pm

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July 8, 2023 · 9:20 am

trueGIFT on July 27

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trueTHEATRE
July 27
Memorial Hall [Over-the-Rhine | Online]

True Theatre continues to produce quarterly one-night-only events featuring five people, from all walks of life, sharing true, personal stories, based on the theme of the evening.

Truly, we can think of no better gift than the sharing of stories, but some of the stories you’ll hear at this show will challenge that notion!

  • Thu, July 27 at 7:30pm

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July 6, 2023 · 9:07 am

ABOVE THE SAND Runs July 21-29

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Mason Community Players
July 21-29
Mason Community Playhouse

Written & composed by Tom Davis
Directed by Lara Gonzalez
Music directed by Tom & Sara Davis
Produced by Tess Catlin and Gail Rudolph

Cast: Corey Meyer as Wilbur Wright, Nicco Morello as Orville Wright, Eva Bower as Katharine Wright/Ensemble, Kim Toft as Agnes Wright/Ensemble, David Bower as Milton Wright/Ensemble, Geoffrey Hill as Paul Laurence Dunbar, David Abbott as Senator Taft/Ensemble, Stephen Catlin as Mr. Tate/Ensemble & April Pursley as Bessie Coleman
Ohio/Kitty Hawk/Paris Ensembles: Janet Abott, Kelley Flaugher, Jay Fultz, Joel Lind, Becca McLaughlin, Julie Poux, Rich Rudolph, Ray Smith & Virginia Venegas

Above the Sand  is written and composed by MCP member Tom Davis. It tells of the challenges and triumphs of Wilbur and Orville Wright as they bring the power of flight to the world.  The story takes the audience on a journey from a bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Paris, France. Above the Sand  is a piece of local history that has affected life around the world. It shines a light on the struggles of those who dream an idea into reality, then ultimately triumph.

  • Fri-Sat, July 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 23 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 27-29

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July 6, 2023 · 9:05 am

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Runs July 20-22

SBS_logoMERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
SouthBank Shakespeare
July 20-22
Bellevue Beach Park

Directed by Nick Minion

Cast: David Goble as Falstaff, Liz Carman as Alice, Hannah Beaven as Margaret, Tony Newton as Ford, Brad Pontius as Page, Zoe Blake as Host/Ann Page, Victoria Forbes as Slender, Aiden Dalton as Caius/Pistol, Elliet Malatesta as Evans, Christine Gallagher as Shallow, Austin Fidler as Simple/Robin, Hannah Ehteshami as Quickly, Parker Culp as Nym/Fenton & Sarah Malarney as Bardolph/Rugby

Sir John Falstaff, the larger-than-life knight with a penchant for revelry, finds himself embroiled in a hilarious and intricate plot orchestrated by the clever Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. As Falstaff attempts to seduce them both in pursuit of their fortunes, the merry wives join forces to teach him a lesson he’ll never forget.

  • Thu-Sat, July 20-22 at 7pm

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