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September 2, 2021 · 10:52 am

Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT Runs Sept. 17-19

XUT_American Idiot logoGreen Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT
Xavier University Theatre
Sept. 17-19
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Stephen Skiles
Music direction by Scot Buzza
Choreography by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Peyton Wright as Tunny, Connie Kavensky as St. Jimmy, Emma Hunt as Heather, Kennedy Florence as Whatsername, Jo Dearman as Extraordinary Girl, Taylor Parks as Alysha, Kayleigh Tamborski as Leslie, Alexis Pinto as Libby, Sienna Glaze as Ben, Jenna Treinen as Theo, Ryan Whitford as Johnny, Matthew Callas as Will, Anthony Contreras as Joshua, Joe Mitchell as Miguel, Nick Minion as Andrew, Casey Johnson as Chase, Carter Bechtol as Brian, Matt Sherman as Declan & Dylan Waters as Gerard

Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When they decide to flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. Winner of two Tony Awards, AMERICAN IDIOT is a high-octane, energy-fueled rock opera, featuring every song from Green Day’s album, AMERICAN IDIOT, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN. Adult language and situations, including drug use and wartime violence. Haze and intense stroble lighting are used during the performance.

9/2/21 Covid-19 Policy: In accordance with Xavier University’s COVID regulations, all individuals are required to wear masks while inside buildings on campus, including during theatrical performances in the Gallagher Student Center Theatre. Audience members will be asked to leave, without refund, if masks are not worn during the performance.
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Fri, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 19 at 2pm

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September 1, 2021 · 10:22 am

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Runs Sept. 10-12

SISP_The Importance of Being Earnest promoTHE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Shakespeare in South Park
Sept. 10-12
South Park Historic District [Dayton]

Directed by Galen Wilson

Meet John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. They attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Earnest. The pair struggle to keep up with their own stories and become tangled in a tale of deception, disguise.

  • Fri-Sun, Sept. 10-12 at 8pm

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September 1, 2021 · 10:08 am

SYLVIA Runs Oct. 1-10

XACT_Sylvia logoSYLVIA
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Oct. 1-10
[Xenia]

Directed by Mike Taint

Cast: Ted Eltzroth, Cassandra Steimle, Amy Taint, Matthew Benefiel, Edith Waugh & Susan Connolly

Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 1-2 at 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 8-9 at 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 3pm

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August 31, 2021 · 10:52 am

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Runs Oct. 1-9

VP_The Last Five Years logoTHE LAST FIVE YEARS
Village Players
Oct. 1-9
[Fort Thomas]

Directed by Nathan Henegar
Music/Vocal Direction by Allen Lindsey
Produced by Jen Fischer Davis

Cast: Amanda Marasch as Cathy & Jon Scheiding as Jamie

An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.

9/24/21 Covid Policy (scroll down): Effective immediately, and in concordance with guidelines issued by the State of Kentucky, Village Players will require masking for patrons and crew regardless of vaccination or test-result status for all live performances until further notice. Concessions will be limited to bottled water, though patrons may bring covered, outside snacks (non-alcoholic) to enjoy outside of the performance space before the show and during intermission.
Masks must be worn correctly, covering both the mouth and nose, while inside the building and during the entirety of each performance. Village Players reserves the right to revoke admission to any performance at any point for lack of adherence to this policy. Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons.  
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 7-9 at 8pm

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August 31, 2021 · 10:39 am

THE ODD COUPLE Female Version Runs Sept. 30-Oct. 16

FLI_The Odd Couple FV logoTHE ODD COUPLE Female Version
Footligthers, Inc.
Sept. 30-Oct. 16
[Newport]

Directed by Tom Peters
Produced by Cathy Lutts & Freida Houck

Cast: Jen Drake as Olive, Stefanie Adams as Florence, Mary Stone as Mickey, Elizabeth Hickerson as Vera, Stephanie Klein as Sylvie, Jessie Faye as Renee, Adam Drake as Manolo & Jeff Richardson as Jesus

Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might try to harm herself, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double-date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.

9/24/21 Covid Policy: Please note that guests over age 12 will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (antigen or PCR) that was administered no more than 72 hours before their ticketed performance. You may display proof on a smartphone (e.g., a photo of your card) or present a physical copy. Guests under age 12 must have a negative test under the same parameters.
All patrons, visitors, volunteers, and crew members must wear a facemask at all times while indoors at The Stained Glass Theatre—even when seated. Performers will be unmasked while on stage, but they will be required to wear a mask at all other times. If you do not have a facemask upon entry, you will be provided one.
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Thu-Fri*, Sept. 30-Oct. 1* at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 2pm*
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
    *Sign language interpreted.

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