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September 9, 2021 · 10:15 am

THE WEST END Runs Oct. 9-Nov. 7

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THE WEST END
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 9-Nov. 7
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Nicole A. Watson

Cast: Brian D. Coats as Peek, LaTonya Borsay as Grace, Shanelle Leonard as Chloe, Kevin Cristaldi as Zieglar & Amara James Aja as Heath

It’s 1941 in Cincinnati’s historic West End. Every day, the region grows as Black Americans migrate from the Deep South and forge new lives in northern cities. At the same time, German residents face growing hostility as the U.S. teeters on the brink of World War II. Grace, who has fled the South and settled in the West End, houses people of both backgrounds in her row house. When a stranger arrives in the middle of the night in her backyard, Grace must confront the secrets of her past and the irrevocable ripples they have made on her present. This world premiere drama by Cincinnati native Keith Josef Adkins shines a light on a transformative chapter of our city’s history. Recommended for ages 13 and up. This historical drama finds characters wrestling with mature topics like racism, war, xenophobia and adult relationships. They discuss these with in-depth wisdom and stoicism, though not without occasional adult language and a few acts of violence.

9/9/21 Covid-19 Policy.

  • In preview Sat, Oct. 9 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, Oct. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 2pm
  • Tue, Oct. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 20 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 24 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Oct. 26-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 30 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 31 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Nov. 2-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 7 at 2pm

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September 8, 2021 · 11:20 am

ROMEO & JULIET Runs Oct. 8-Nov. 13

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Crystian Wiltshire as Romeo & Courtney Lucien as Juliet. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography

ROMEO & JULIET
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Oct. 8-Nov. 13
[Over-the-Rhine | Online]

William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of two star-crossed lovers and the feuding families who tear them apart, returns to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company stage in all of its everlasting grandeur. Revel in lavish masked balls, rousing street brawls, tragic young love, and some of the most exquisite poetry ever penned, all in a beautiful Italian Renaissance setting. Fall in love again for the first time.

9/8/21 Covid-19 Policy: At this time, all ticketholders must be masked as well as show proof of a full COVID vaccination status OR provide a negative COVID test to enter The Otto M. Budig Theater. More details on the exact procedure will be shared with you before your performance.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Oct. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 2pm.
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 24 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 30 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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September 8, 2021 · 10:50 am

WOMEN IN JEOPARDY Runs Oct. 8-24

DTG_Women in Jeopardy logoWOMEN IN JEOPARDY
Dayton Theatre Guild
Oct. 8-24
[Dayton]

Directed by Margie Strader
Produced by Deirdre Root

Cast: Cassandra Engber as Mary, Peggy McDonald Allen as Jo, Heidi A. Porter as Liz, Valkyrie Williams as Amanda, Jimmy Fritchman as Trenner & Alex Carmichael as Jackson/Kirk

Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new boyfriend, who is just plain creepy. He’s a dentist with a copy of Silence of the Lambs in his waiting room and an antique dentistry collection in his basement — and worse, he may be a serial killer! His missing hygienist was just found dead, apparently murdered by a dental instrument. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend before it’s too late.

9/8/21 Covid-19 Policy: In order to help ensure the health and safety of all our audience members, cast & crew members, and volunteers, we are requiring masks to be worn inside our building at all times, except when actively consuming liquid or food. We further are closing ticket sales at 75 per performance to better accommodate the ability for audience members to distance themselves from others, not part of their group, while seated in the theatre.
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 3pm
  • Fri, Oct. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 3pm
  • Fri, Oct. 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 23 at 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 24 at 3pm

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September 8, 2021 · 10:31 am

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE Runs Sept. 30-Oct. 3

GHCT_Curous Savage logoTHE CURIOUS SAVAGE
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Sept. 30-Oct. 3
MUH Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed by Chris Beiser
Produced by Teresa Bayer-Iltzsch & Marijo Farley

Cast: Lori Wegman as Florence, Joe Schneider as Hannibal, Laura Sutton as Fairy May, Chase Engel as Jeffrey, Lyndall Murray as Mrs. Paddy, Sue Combs as Ethel Savage, Jason S. Lakes as Titus, Clayton Eschenbrenner as Samuel, Cindy Wilmes as Lily Belle, Alisha McFarlane as Miss Wilhelmina & Bob McClain as Dr. Emmett

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 2pm

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September 7, 2021 · 9:38 am

SHOCK! the Spine-Tingling Tale of Miss Spidra Runs Oct. 8-24

KTC_Shock logoSHOCK! the Spine-Tingling Tale of Miss Spidra
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Oct. 8-24
[Over-the-Rhine | Online beginning Oct. 22]

Directed by Andrew Hungerford

Cast: Paul Riopelle, Tess Talbott, Brianna Bernard & Terry Neumann

In the late 1950’s young actor Joyce is given the opportunity to take her love of horror movies to the next level, as a Horror Host of a late night television B Movie Extravaganza: Miss Spidra’s Night Parlor. And some 50 years later, an older Joyce reflects on the challenges, the fun, and the schlock, when a documentary considers her legacy.

This world premiere from Joseph Zettelmaier (All Childish Things, Pulp, The Man-Beast) comedic drama about schlocky horror and what happens when you start living a dream you didn’t know you had.

10/1/21 COVID-19 Policy

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 13-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 20-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 24 at 3pm

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