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CINDERELLA Runs Dec. 1-30

ETC_Cinderella 2021CINDERELLA
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dec. 1-30
[Over-the-Rhine]

Book by Joseph McDonough,
Music by David Kisor
Composed by Fitz Patton

Directed by D Lynn Meyers

Cast: Rachel Barkalow as Aristotle the Crow, Michael G. Bath as King Frederick, Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Gaston, Deb Girdler as Brunhilda, Christian Hall as Plato the Toad, Sara Mackie as Priscilla, Abby Palen as Socrates the Spider, Patrick Earl Phillips as Prince Frederick, Brooke Steele as Cinderella, Torie Wiggins as Clarissa & Kate Wilford as Gwendolyn

What do you get when you combine a nearsighted bookworm heroine, two fabulously self-absorbed stepsisters, one devilishly diva stepmother, along with a self-empowering Well-Wisher? A fun spin on the classic fairy tale that demonstrates being smart is true beauty! When the King pressures his romantically challenged son to choose a bride from hundreds of “applicants,” a cross-country tour of the kingdom ensues to reunite a missing sneaker—yes a sneaker!—with its rightful owner. Cinderella is suitable for all ages.

11/2/21 Health and Safety Policy

  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 1-3 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 4 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 9-10 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 12 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 14-17 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 18 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 19 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 20 at 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 21-22 at 2pm &7pm
  • Thu, Dec. 23 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 28 at 2pm
  • Wed, Dec. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, Dec. 30 at 2pm

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 24-Dec. 30

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Cast of 2019’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 24-Dec. 30
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Michael Evan Haney
Music directed by Rebecca N. Childs
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Bruce Cromer as Ebenezer Scrooge, Charlie Cromer as Young and Mature Scrooge |/ Ghost of Christmas Future, Paulina De La Parra as Mary (Scrubwoman at Fezziwig’s) / Mrs. Dilber / Streets, Annie Fitzpatrick as Mrs. Fezziwig / Patience / Streets, Parker Flautt as Peter Cratchit / Gregory / Apprentice at Fezziwig’s / Streets, Ryan Wesley Gilreath as Bob Cratchit / Schoolmaster Oxlip / Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ashlynn Isabel Hezlep as Belinda Cratchit / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Streets, Maeada King as Business Person with Newspaper / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Streets, Taha Mandviwala as Mr. Sosser / Dick Wilkins / Topper / Man with Shoe Shine, Sara Masterson as Belle / Catherine Margaret, Matthew McGinn as Constable at Fezziwig’s / Undertaker / Streets, Kelly Mengelkoch as Mrs. Cratchit / Laundress / Streets, Daniel Petzold as Fred / Guest at Fezziwig’s, Gianna Porfano as Rose / Poulteress / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Caroler / Streets, Greg Procaccino as Jacob Marley / Old Joe, Douglas Rees as Mr. Fezziwig / Ghost of Christmas Present, Makenzie Ruff as Martha Cratchit / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Streets, Benjamin Sheffer as Boy Scrooge / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Ignorance / Streets, Britney Nicole Simpson as Ghost of Christmas Past / Mrs. Peake, Sabian Swan as Charles / Apprentice at Fezziwig’s / Bootblack / George / Streets, Braylen Underwood as Tiny Tm / Matthew / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Streets, Athena Updike as Fan / Guest at Fezziwig’s / Want / Streets, & David Whalen as Mr. Cupp / Percy / Rich Man at Fezziwig’s

A holiday family favorite! Our production of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life the familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life — his first love Belle, his kindhearted employer Fezziwig, his nephew Fred and his heartily abused clerk Bob Cratchit — he realizes that it’s never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas Carol’s heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year. Special price for kids! Recommended for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted. Please contact the Box Office if you have questions or require additional information.

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  • In preview Wed Nov. 24 at 7pm
  • Fri, Nov. 26 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 28 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 1-3 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 4 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 8-10 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 12 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 14-17 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 18 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 19 at 2pm
  • Tue, Dec. 21 at 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, Dec. 22-23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 26 at 7pm
  • Mon-Thu, Dec, 27-30 at 7pm

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LYSISTRATA Runs Nov. 12-14

XUT_LysistrataLYSISTRATA
Xavier University Theatre
Nov. 12-14
Gallagher Student Center Theatre [Evanston]

Directed by Bridget Leak

Cast: Olivia Pletcher as Lysistrata, Emily Bruns as Calonice, Victoria Forbes as Myrrhine, Alexa Kreuzer as Ismenia, Caroline Marino as Lampito/Young Athenian, Tate Clemons as Alexis/Reconciliation, Hannah Levin as Woman Corinth/Phoebe, Lauren Davidson as Police Woman/Theola, Lesley Webster as Athenian Woman, Anna Verderber as Leader of Chorus of Old Men, Abigail Dirr, Valerie Waggal, Tessa D’Errico, Ally Knizner & Michelle Mitchell as Old Men Greek Chorus, Sarah Malarney as Leader of Chorus of Old Women, Isabelle Trapp, Ally Linser, Sophia DiPuccio, Zoe Blake & Christine Fries as Old Women Greek Chorus, Reece Niederhausen as Magistrate, David Ludwig, Andrew Murcia & Matthew Callas as Officers/Delegation, Matt Sherman as Cinesias, Nick Minion as Herald and Maximus Winski & Robert Culpepper as Spartans

On a mission to end the Peloponnesian War, Lysistrata bands together the women of Greece in a pact to withhold sex until the men declare peace. As the women tantalize and tease their way to harmony, a timeless story emerges of sexual politics, political power struggles, and the battle between the sexes. Funny, poignant, and more than a little dirty, Lysistrata celebrates the power of women and reason in the face of destruction.

10/27/21 COVID-19 Policy

  • Fri, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 14 at 2pm

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DAUGHTER OF WAR Runs Oct. 28-Nov. 6

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Poster by Eric Kilpatrick

DAUGHTER OF WAR
Cincinnati Lab Theatre
Oct. 28-Nov. 6
Madcap Education Center [Cheviot]

Written by Elizabeth a. Harris
Directed by Rachel Mock

Cast: Kate Mock Elliot, David Derringer, Bob Allen & Lydia Nol

Anna wants a normal life with her daughter and, Jack, the man she loves. But war changes a person, as she discovers upon her return from serving in Iraq. As she manages her civilian life she must face the demons that haunt her and threaten to tear her world apart. DAUGHTER OF WAR by Elizabeth A. Harris is one woman’s journey through war, love, and the hope for a better tomorrow.

10/26/21 COVID-19 Policy: Due to the ongoing pandemic we are requiring all of our audience members to wear masks.

  • Thu, Oct. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 29-30 at 8pm
  • Thu, Nov. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 5-6 at 8pm

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Runs Nov. 5-7

SSCC_Diary of Anne Frank logoTHE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
SSCC Theatre
Nov. 5-7
SSCC Daniels Auditorium [Hillsboro | Online]

Directed by Rainee Angles

Cast: Brendan Bell, Danielle Bice, Jacob Bice, Bob Brown, Paula Campagna, Madison Hatfield, Aidan Holmes, Ian Holmes, Leslie Holmes, Mark Holmes, Jackson King, and Payton Taylor

In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, based on the original play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 7 at 3:30pm

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