MIAMI MOVES
Miami University
Nov. 16-20
Gates-Abegglen Theatre, Center for Performing Arts [Oxford]
The world is moving again! To celebrate, we’re giving the traditional dance concert a makeover with this collection of pieces curated to showcase unique and ecclectic types of human movement. Expect the unexpected!
Filed under On Stage
LITTLE WOMEN
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Nov. 11-Dec. 3
[Over-the-Rhine]
Directed by Jemma Alix Levy
Cast: Angelique Archer as Beth; Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* as Mr. Laurence/Robert March/Mr. Dashwood, Shelley Delaney* as Hannah/Mrs. Mingott /Messenger, Justin McCombs* as John Brooke/Doctor/Parrot, Elizabeth Chinn Molloy as Jo, Emelie O’Hara* as Amy, Patrick Earl Phillips* as Laurie, Maggie Lou Rader* as Meg & Torie Wiggins* as Marmie/Aunt March
Louisa May Alcott’s treasured classic, Little Women tells the enduring story of the March family and their four daughters; romantic Meg, shy Beth, willful Amy, and of course, fiery and independent Jo. Through the intertwining lives of the sisters, we see the familiar hardships, heartbreak, humor, and humility of these passionate and unique young women. Little Women enchants new generations with the regional premiere of this new adaptation.
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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
CenterStage Players
Nov. 11-20
Lockland High School
Directed by Cathy Alter
Produced by Mark Culp
Cast: Athena Updike as Anne Frank, Ken Macke as Otto Frank, Mary Puetz as Edith Frank, Chloe Price as Margot Frank, James Updike as Mr. Van Daan, Marilyn Zelcer as Mrs. Van Daan, Tyler Becks as Peter Van Daan, Erica Beimesche as Miep Gies, Chris Koonce as Mr. Kraler & Ray Lebowski as Mr. Dussel
Anne keeps a diary and records the trials and tribulations experienced by the families, as well as her own coming of age in a tiny room surrounded by frustration, selfishness and a heaping dose of fear. She battles low spirits, teenage issues and loneliness.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Springboro Community Theatre
Nov. 11-20
Springboro Performing Arts Center
Directed by Tim Rezash
Music and vocal direction by Judy Mansky
Choreographed by Kara Castle
Cast: Jacob Sawtelle as Chip Tolentino/Jesus, Liz Lindon as Logainne Schwarzandgrubenniere, Aaron Brewer as Leaf Coneybear, Jose Gutierrez del Arroyo as William Barfee, Caitie Gutierrez del Arroyo as Marcy Park, Lilly Robillard as Olive Ostrovsky, Lindsey Cardoza as Rona Lisa Peretti/Olive Mom, Brad Bishop as Douglas Panch/ -Olive Dad & Ben Essex as Mitch Mahoney
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
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OLIVER!
Royal Theatre Company
Nov. 11-13
Mason High School
Cast: Dez Hutchens as Oliver Twist, Brandon Cole as Fagin, Matthew Wood as The Artful Dodger, Dane Doebereiner as Bill Sikes, Myra Kelly as Nancy, Keira McCoy as Bet, Donovon Coppridge as Mr. Bumble, Cameron Jackson as Mrs. Corney, Kyle Hickin as Mr. Brownlow, Luke Royer as Mr. Sowerberry, Sophia Canino as Mrs. Sowerberry, Keira McCoy as Charlotte, Blane Baker-Straight as Noah Claypole, Blane Baker-Straight as Mr. Grimwig, Syeirra Todaro as Mrs. Bedwin, Sydney Fisher as Old Sally, Aiden Canino as Charley Bates, Sky Denbow as Knife Grinder, Kira Doebereiner as Rose Seller, Keely Wissel as Strawberry Seller, Brandon Cole, Dane Doebereiner, Kyle Hickin as Governors, Sophia Canino as Milkmaid, Olivia Cowell as Maid, Emily Weaver as Matron, Alexandria Taylor as Nurse, Molly Jordan as Captain, Sky Denbow as Dippler, Luke Royer as Lamp Lighter, Michael Wood as Oliver Twist Double, Karen Kilgore as Oliver Twist’s Mother & Adam Woodrey as Hussar/Doctor/Bartender
Fagin’s Thieves: Madeleine Brickner, Mauricio Garcis-Izquierdo, Molly Jordan, Quinn Rodway & Chloe Sernoffsky
Towns Children: Madeline Bruns, Maddy Elder, Kara Flores-Golden, Rhys Rodway, Quinn Suttman, Michael Wood, James Woodrey & Kate Woodrey
Townspeople: Blane Baker-Straight, Sophia Canino, Olivia Cowell, Sky Denbow, Kira Doebereiner, Sydney Fisher, Jenna Freeman, Kyle Hickin, Olivia Hoelle, Carsen Malone, Chase Plats, Luke Royer, Alexandria Taylor, Malissa Tipton, Syeirra Todaro, Emily Weaver, Keely Wissel & Stevie Yannucci
Workhouse Assistants: Olivia Cowell, Sydney Fisher, Alexandria Taylor & Emily Weaver
Workhouse Children: Levi Baum, Madeline Bruns, Maddy Elder, Kara Flores-Golden, Addison Greene, Lily Hall, Cara Beth Manning, Lilli Mardis, Winnie Richardson, Rhys Rodway, Drew Schulz, Quinn Suttman, Michael Wood, James Woodrey & Kate Woodrey
The streets of Victorian England come to life in Oliver, the timeless, award-winning musical based on Charles Dicken’s Oliver Twist. Oliver begins his struggle-filled life as a malnourished workhouse orphan who becomes the neglected apprentice of a slimy undertaker and his selfish, controlling wife. Eventually he escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a gang of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin.
When Oliver is arrested for a theft that he did not commit, the victim, Mr. Brownlow, shows mercy – which Oliver has never seen, and takes him in. Unfortunately, Fagin fears for the safety of his criminal hideout and employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap Oliver and bring him back. The smothering life of crime once again threatens Oliver’s chances of ever fully escaping the harsh streets and discovering the true love of a family.
Filed under Family-Friendly, On Stage
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