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November 11, 2021 · 9:30 am

FOUR SHORT PLAYS On Dec. 7

CPI_logoFOUR SHORT PLAYS
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Dec. 7
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

  • Fan Appreciation Night: A hockey tough guy doesn’t know what he’s in for when he’s sent to the penalty box.
  • Kindergarten Form: A personal item on a school questionnaire is too much for a mother to answer.
  • All Our Tomorrows: Two older people who’ve met in an L.A. motel lobby on a stormy night have to be courageous enough to get past a skunk in the courtyard in order to start a life for themselves.
  • Take Care of Grandpa: A twelve-year-old girl is put to the test of how well she can protect her grandfather from himself.

About the Playwright: Roger Brookfield is an original member of CPI, and his first play was in 1997. His plays have been performed in New York (city & state), California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Ohio. He has received awards for his plays in L.A., San Diego, Montrose, NY, and Springfield, OH.

11/11/21 – COVID-19 Policy

  • Tue, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm

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November 10, 2021 · 9:59 am

ELF the Musical Jr. Runs Dec. 4-12

TCTC_Elf logoELF the Musical Jr.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 4-12
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Eric Byrd

Cast: Katie Pees Arber as Deb, David Armando as Matthews/Fake Santa/Ensemble, Chris Logan Carter as Chadwick/Ensemble, Alloria Frayser as Jovie, Leah Hall as Sarah, Griffin Hatfield as Michael Hobbs/Charlie the Elf, Je’Shaun Jackson as Store Manager/Ensemble, Kyndra Jefferies as Sam/Emma Van Brockin, A. James Jones as Buddy, Tori Kocher as Darlene Lambert, Rodney Neal as Mr. Greenway/Ensemble, Dain Alan Paige as Walter Hobbs, Ryan J. Poole as Santa/Ensemble, Deb Schubert as Emily & Michelle Wells as Charlotte Dennon/Ensemble
Ensemble: Brinley Culver, Brooke Chamberlain, Stella D’Ascenzo, Celia D’Ascenzo, Kai Horvit, Dez Flynn Hutchens, Elli Maddock, Peyton Morgan, Kip Richardson, Chelsea Russell, Kate Stark, Morgan Tracy, Kavan Vadivelu & Keya Vadivelu

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

11/10/21 COVID-19 Heal & Safety Protocol

  • Sat, Dec. 4 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 10 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 11 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, Dec. 12 at 2pm

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November 10, 2021 · 9:20 am

THE ROAD TO MECCA Runs Dec. 3-19

DTG_Road to Mecca logoTHE ROAD TO MECCA
Dayton Theatre Guild
Dec. 3-19
[Dayton]

Directed by Scott Madden
Produced by Debra Kent

Cast: Kathy Campbell as Miss Helen, Lynn Vanderpool as Elsa Barlow & Peter Wallace as Marius Byleveld

Helen Martins is a South African woman living in a Christian community. She realizes she is getting older, and her neighbors expect her to move into a nursing home. Pastor Byleveld comes to her house to collect the papers approving her move, but Helen refuses to sign. Her friend, Elsa comes to visit from Cape Town, hoping to help settle the situation, and Helen’s neighbors are concerned about the odd sculptures Helen is creating in her yard.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 11 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 12 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 17 at 8pm 
  • Sat, Dec. 18 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 19 at 3pm

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November 9, 2021 · 10:41 am

THE TIN WOMAN Runs Nov. 12-21

TROY_Tin Woman logoTHE TIN WOMAN
Troy Civic Theatre
Nov. 12-21
Troy City Park

Directed by Niccole SueAnn Wallace

Cast: Steve Dietrich as Hank, Carlos Baez, Jr as Jack, Rachel Smith as Joy, Angela Riley as Nurse, Beth Shrake as Alice, Michelle Roush as Darla & Racheal Tingley as Sammy

Sean Grennan’s comedic drama “The Tin Woman” is based on a true story, and uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given a new chance at life.

Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether or nor she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. Joy eventually tracks down Jack’s family to find closure – but are Alice, Hank, and their daughter Sammy ready to accept Jack’s death?

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 21 at 2pm

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November 9, 2021 · 9:39 am

CHRISTMAS WITH ANTON Runs Dec. 3-5

LSC_Christmas with Anton logoCHRISTMAS WITH ANTON
Loveland Stage Company
Dec. 3-5
[Loveland]

Directed by Glenna Knapp

A sweet and poignant story of what love really means, set during the Holiday Season.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 2:30pm

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