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January 11, 2022 · 10:00 am

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED Runs Feb. 11-20

XACT_Shakespeare Abridged logoTHE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Feb. 11-20
[Xenia]

Directed by Kirk & Melodee Bass

Cast: Nick Beard, Grace Conkel, Dustin Evans & Brian Laughlin!

All 37 plays in 97 minutes! Three madcap men in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) was London’s longest-running comedy.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 11-12 at 7pm
  • Sun, Feb. 13 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 18-19 at 7pm
  • Sun, Feb. 20 at 3pm

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January 11, 2022 · 9:36 am

AMOUR Runs Feb. 10-13

GHCT_Amour logoAMOUR
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Feb. 10-13
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed by Ryan Heinrich
Produced by Erin Heinrich

Cast: Sean Miller-Jones as Dusoleil, Talia Noelle Zoll as Isabelle, Dylan McGill as Prosecutor General/Boss, Kyle Rosa as News Vendor/Communist, Sami Shaaban as Painter/Doctor/President, Katelyn Quinn as Whore/Claire, Scott Christian as Bertrand/Policeman/Lawyer, Clancey Butts as Charles/Policeman & Maria Helbig as Madeleine/Nun

In post World War II Paris Dusoleil is an ordinary civil servant. His lazy co-workers are unhappy because Dusoleil is a hard worker who finishes his work early. To pass the time, he writes letters to his mother and daydreams about the beautiful (but married) Isabelle. Suddenly, he discovers that he has the power to walk through walls. He proceeds to use this power to harass his boss, spread wealth to the poor and win the heart of Isabelle.

1/11/21 – All patrons are required to wear masks while attending performances.

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 10-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 13 at 2pm

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January 10, 2022 · 11:08 am

Sinclair Theatre Presents THE MEETING

SCCT_The Meeting promoSinclair Theatre will present The Meeting, by Jeff Stetson, on Feb 9 & 10 in Blair Hall Theatre, building 2 on the downtown Dayton campus.

What if Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had had a private strategy session? This fictional account of a meeting between two of the most important men of modern times takes place in 1965 in a Harlem hotel during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

“Differing in their philosophies, but alike in their mutual respect, the two men debate their varying approaches to the same social problems…” according to Dramatists Play Service.

Directed by Sinclair Theatre graduate, Shaun Diggs, this production will be offered free of charge through the support of Sinclair’s Diversity Office. Performances are at 7 pm on Feb. 9th and 10th with a matinee performance at noon on the 10th.

There will be no tickets for this event. All seating is on a first come, first served basis, however, groups of 10 or more can reserve seats by contacting patti.celek@sinclair.edu . Masks must be worn on all Sinclair campuses. A study guide, written by Furaha Henry Jones, is available upon request. The production is about 30 minutes, with a panel discussion following.

Cast includes Shaun Diggs as Martin Luther King, Jr.; Rico Parker as Malcolm X; and DeAngelo Powell as the Rashad, the bodyguard. Additional support provided by Sinclair Theatre alumni Andrew Ian Adams (costumes), and Ronald J. Frost (stage management and lighting). 

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January 7, 2022 · 9:55 am

MY FAIR LADY Runs Feb. 8-20

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Shavey Brown, Mark Aldrich, Shereen Ahmed (center), William MichalsandColin Anderson in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY.

MY FAIR LADY
Broadway in Cincinnati
Feb. 8-20
Aronoff Center Proctor & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

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From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & Iand South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY.  Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times).  “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1).

Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.”  But who is really being transformed?

1/7/22 – Health and Safety

  • Tue-Thu, Feb. 8-10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 12 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 13 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Feb. 15-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 18 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 19 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 20 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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January 6, 2022 · 10:32 am

MATILDA the Musical Jr. Runs Feb. 5-13

TCTC_Matilda logoMATILDA the Musical Jr.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 5-13
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by Nate Bertone
Choreographed by Roderick Justice

Cast: Christian Arias as Rudolpho/Escapologist /Ensemble, David Armondo as Sergei/Ensemble, Evan Blust as Michael Wormwood, Sophie Caton as Hortensia, Brinley Culver as Amanda, Issiah Current as Bruce, Celia D’Ascenzo as Matilda, Marlo D’Ascenzo as Erica, Mia D’Ascenzo as Little Kid, Ryleigh Doss as Alice, Douglas Fries as Mr. Wormwood, Tommi Harsch as Miss Honey, Sarina Patel as Prudence, Spring Starr Pillow as Miss Trunchbull, Kip Richardson as Tommy, Kavan Vadivelu as Nigel, Keya Vadivelu as Lavender, Angela Powell Walker as Mrs. Phelps & Michelle Wells as Mrs. Wormwood
Ensemble: Lauren Everett, Ian Timothy Forsgren, Nick Godfrey, Kali Marsh, Ashley Morton, Caroline Rakestraw, Chelsea Russell, Avery Sherman & Thomas Les Smith

Broadway’s biggest little hero, Matilda, is an extraordinary little girl with a vivid imagination. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda is armed with astonishing wit, intelligence and mysterious powers. At school, she catches the eye of her sweet schoolteacher, Miss Honey, but also the mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who loves to think of clever ways to punish children. Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other and together they dare to take a stand against Miss Trunchbull to change their destiny.

1/6/21 – Health & Safety Policy

  • Sat, Feb. 5 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 6 at 2pm
  • Fri, Feb. 11 at 7pm
  • Sat. Feb. 12 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, Feb. 13 at 2pm

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