Category Archives: On Stage

THE BATTLE OF HOG HOLLER Runs Sept. 8-18

BVCT_The Battle of Hog Holler logoTHE BATTLE OF HOG HOLLER
Brookville Community Theatre
Sept. 8-18
[Brookville]

Written and directed by James Nelson

Cast: Junior Cruea as Twila Faye Buchanan, Kerry Simpson as Blanche Sinclair, Kendal Garrett as Jon Paul Jackson, Lillian Petty as Julie Simpson, Debbi Robbins as Lynelle Porter, Aaron Coy as Samson Covington, Adonis Lemke as Jimmy Thompson, Mark Van Luvender as Pervis Claiborne, Megan Renney as Ellie Clark, Bonnie Bertelson as Elizabeth Winston, Mark Madigan as Harley Wydell, Emily Monnig as Scarlet Ratliff & Krissy McKim O’Malley as Eula Mayfield

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 8-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 15-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 3pm

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SWEAT Runs Sept. 17-Oct. 9

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9/22 – Thursdays performance of SWEAT has been canceled due to a non-COVID medical emergency.

Ticket holders can expect a phone call from our box office as well as an email and will be able to redeem their tickets for another performance. We apologize to those planning to attend tonight and will work with you to ensure you can still see the production on another date.

SWEAT
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 17-Oct. 9
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Darnell Pierre Benjamin

Cast: Burgess C. Byrd as Cynthia, Ollie Corchado as Oscar, Charlie Cromer as Jason, Denise Dal Vera as Jessie, Mierka Girten as Tracey, Allen R. Middleton as Stan, “ranney” as Brucie, Derek Snow as Evan & Jay Wade as Chris

This powerful drama takes us to the forgotten heart of America, where old friends come together at their favorite bar as they struggle to survive a fraying economy. For decades, they’ve shared secrets and laughs on the factory floor, but now layoffs pit them against one another as inequities of race and class fan the flames. Based on the playwright’s extensive research and interviews with real residents of Reading, Pennsylvania, Sweat is a topical reflection of the present and poignant outcome of America’s economic decline. MacArthur genius and two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner Lynn Nottage infuses this searing script with her trademark mix of compassion, humor, and suspense. It’s explosive drama, made in America. Content warning: This production contains strong language and adult content, including themes of racism and racial slurs; descriptions of violence and alcohol/drug use; and sexual references.

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 17 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue, Sept. 20 at 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 24 at 2pm &  8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 27-29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 1 at 2pm &  8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 8 at 2pm &  8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 9 at 2pm

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Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Runs Sept. 16-Oct. 2

DPH_Spamalot logoMonty Python’s SPAMALOT
Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 16-Oct. 2
[Dayton]

Directed by Jenni Cypher

Cast: Jackie Randall as Lady of the Lake, CJ Suchyta as King Arthur, Kurt Cypher as Patsy, Kevin Willardson as Sir Robin, John David Hamilton as Sir Galahad, John Detty as Sir Lancelot, Eli Chamberlin as Sir Bedevere, Jake Spicer as Herbert/Not Dead Fred & Jamie McQuinn as Historian
Ensemble: Katie Adams, Jennifer Austin, Shanna Camacho, Emma Francis, Steve Hopp, Tom Horwath, Allyson Jacob, Jessica Kaiser, Isadore Karrick, Amber Pfeifer, Sarah Roddey & Rachael Tingley

As gleefully silly yet wickedly smart as the beloved film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” – SPAMALOT is an irreverent parody of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. It’s a joyous romp of a musical, filled with wild characters and wilder shenanigans. From killer rabbits to farting Frenchmen, the Lady of the Lake, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, and the Knights who say Ni, Spamalot will make you want to take your coconuts in hand and join this wacky quest!

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 30-Oct. 1
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm

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THE YELLOW BOAT Runs Sept. 16-25

MCP_The Yellow Boat logoTHE YELLOW BOAT
Mason Community Players
Sept. 16-25
Mason Community Playhouse

Directed by Kevin Dunaway

Cast: Taylor Duecker as Benjamin, Charlie Rader as Father, Pia Rader as Mother, Sofie Tedesco as Joy, Spencer Flaherty as Eddy, Jaycen Smith as #1, Megan Jungkunz as #2, DeCharmus Grover as #3 & Richa Gupta as #4

The story of THE YELLOW BOAT is a glorious affirmation of young Benjamin’s short life and the strength and courage of all children who face serious illness. As a uniquely-gifted visual artist, Benjamin’s buoyant imagination transformed his physical and emotional pain into a blaze of colors and shapes through his fanciful drawings and paintings.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm

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SHE KILLS MONSTERS Runs Sept. 16-25

XACT_She Kills Monsters logoSHE KILLS MONSTERS
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Sept. 16-25
[Xenia]

Directed by Tanya Kimmet

Cast: Rachel A. Brown as Agnes, Olive Cooper as Tilly/Tillius, Kerik Bass as Chuck, Eve Diamond as Vera, Liberty “Libby” Phillips as Lilith/Lily, Allison “Ally” Fischer as Kaliope/Kelly, Oliver Bahn as Orcus/Ronnie, Ben Cronan as Miles/Doppleganger, Melodee Bass as Narrator, Edith Waugh as Farrah the Fairy, Jordan Jones as Evil Gabbi, Catherine “Cat” Shannon as Evil Tina, Matthew Long as Steve, Gavin Dryden as Bugbear, Monsters, Ryan Kimmet as Bugbear, Monsters, Doug Lange as Bugbear, Monsters, Kaeli Zweber as Bugbear, Monsters, Teen Girl, Understudy, TC Kimmet as Bugbear, Monsters & Debra Zweber as Understudy

SHE KILLS MONSTERS tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 16-17 at 7pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 23-24 at 7pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 3pm

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