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September 15, 2020 · 10:38 am

FANNIE LOU HAMER, SPEAK ON IT! Runs Sept. 23-Oct. 4

KTC_Fannie Lou Hamer logoFANNIE LOU HAMER, SPEAK ON IT!
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Sept. 23-Oct. 4
[Various]

Directed by Derek Snow

Cast: Elizabeth Leigh Taylor as Fannie & Nathan Singer as Music Man

This is a pay-what-you-can production. Advance tickets are available for various donation levels at knowtheatre.com; they also accept donations in person for walk-up tickets.

Fannie Lou Hamer, the midcentury activist for voting, civil, and women’s rights, comes to life in Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It!, a traveling production that recreates Fannie’s famous civil-rights rallies. Fannie is bringing her pickup truck and her Music Man to a parking lot near you to share her journey from sharecropper to activist, sing her favorite old-school spirituals with you, and empower you to be the fearless firebrand she knows you can be.

Click here to see the most up-to-date list of locations with addresses.

  • Wed, Sept. 23 at 6:30pm – Know Theatre, North Lot | FB event
  • Thu, Sept. 24 at 6:30pm – The Carnegie [Covington] | FB event
  • Fri, Sept. 25 at 6:30pm – The Fitton Center [Hamilton] | FB event
  • Sat, Sept. 26 at 3:30pm – Wyoming Fine Arts Center | FB event
  • Sat, Sept. 26 at 6:30pm – Price Hill Will | FB event
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 3:30pm – Westwood Public Library | FB event
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 6:30pm – Museum Center [West End] | FB event
  • Wed, Sept. 30 at 6:30pm – The Bonbonerie [Obryonville] | FB event
  • Thu, Oct. 1 at 6:30pm – Findlay Market Beer Garden [West End] FB event
  • Fri, Oct. 2 at 6:30pm – Fountain Square [Downtown] | FB event
  • Sat, Oct. 3 at 3:30pm – Artsville [Madisonville]
  • Sat, Oct. 3 at 6:30pm* – Madison Lot – East Walnut Hills
    *This performance will also be livestreamed | FB event
  • Sun, Oct. 4 at 3:30pm – Kennedy Heights Arts Center | FB event
  • Sun, Oct. 4 at 6:30pm – Five Points Alley [Walnut Hills]

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September 9, 2020 · 11:34 am

PRECIPICE: What Took Us Over the Edge Runs Sept. 18-20

FLI_Precipice logoPRECIPICE: What Took Us Over the Edge
Footlighters Inc.
Sept. 18-20
[Online]

A New Song Cycle
Music by Matthew Nassida
Lyrics by Lexi Rigsby

Directed by Amanda Marasch
Produced by Katie McCarthy & Chad Brinkman

Cast: Michael Bojtos, Chris Brasfield, Amanda Marasch-Brinkman, Kelsey Chandler, Amanda Emmons-Shumate, Joyanna Feller, Caitlin Fry, Emma Horn, George Ivan, Je’Shaun Jackson, Kristen Jeter, Field Oldham, Mayi Reyes, Jamard Richardson, Molly Sexton, Alex Slade & Cian Steele

A musical theater song cycle, explores the significant human moments of revelation and change. As we stand on the edge of a proverbial cliff – uncertain whether to retreat or take a step forward into the abyss – we are welcomed by the memories, good and bad, that brought us to the brink. This powerful new work examines the exhilaration and the fear that comes as we stumble upon our tipping points and allow each of us to see ourselves from the ether standing beyond the precipice.

With an all-star cast of performers from across the United States, we bring you an exploration into human lives. The Footlighters, Inc. is proud to premiere PRECIPICE: What Took Us Over The Edge, a year in the making, by the emerging musical theater writing team of Rigsby and Nassida.

After the final live broadcast performance, a video recording of the program will be available on our YouTube channel for your enjoyment at a later date. 

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 2:30pm

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September 9, 2020 · 11:14 am

HEATHERS The Musical Runs Sept. 18-20

VVT_Heathers logoHEATHERS The Musical
Virtual Venue Theatricals
Sept. 18-20
[Online]

Direction & Technical Direction by Charity Farrell
Music directed by Gillian Berkowitz
Choreographed by Katelyn Parish

Cast: Charity Farrell as Veronica Sawyer, Gavin Cole as Jason Dean, Abby Parr as Heather Chandler, Emily Kay as Heather Duke, Christina Emily Jackson as Heather McNamara, Nathan Cockroft as Ram Sweeney, Mark Quach as Kurt Kelly, Casey Borghesi as Martha Dunnstock, Jade Litaker as Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, Trevor William Hayes as Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper/Kurt’s Dad & Jimmy Lewis as Principal Gowan/Veronica’s Dad/Ram’s Dad
Ensemble: Jill Amantea, Jamie Dee Bradley, Riley Dominiak, Mikey Marmann, Carrington Martin, Michael McCrary & Conor Sheehan

Veronica Sawyer is a brainy, beautiful misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High School. But before she has time to get comfortable atop the teenage food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid, J.D. When the almighty Heather Chandler kicks her out of their group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass … until J.D. suggests a more sinister plan for that bullet. Heathers is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal show based on one of the all-time great teen comedies.

The show starts promptly at the scheduled time, so allow yourself time to log into the viewing portal early.

  • Fri-Sun, Sept. 18-20 at 8pm

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September 4, 2020 · 1:25 pm

VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A Radio Play Runs Oct. 1-10

TCP_Vintage HitchcockVINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A Radio Play
Tri-County Players
Oct. 1-10
Evendale Founders Pavilion Amphitheater
3270 Glendale Milford Rd

Directed by Judy Berrens
Original music composed and performed by Dennis Andrew Betz

Cast: Stephen Beck, Trisha Cooper, Neil Geoppinger, Stephanie Klein, Eric Thomas & Kelly Geoppinger as Foley Artist

Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films. With The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. 

Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, areas that can accommodate up to four people will be spaced out 6 feet apart. All COVID health policies will be in place.

  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 1-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 4 at 3pm CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
  • Fri, Oct. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 10 at 4pm* & 8pm
    *rescheduled cancelled matinee

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September 4, 2020 · 11:55 am

GODSPELL Runs Sept. 12-13

TC_Godspell logo bannerGODSPELL
Presented by Carnegie Creative Disruption Committee
Sept. 12-13
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park [Hamilton]

Cast: Joshua Carandang as Jesus, Kyle Taylor as Judas/John the Baptist, Kaylee Michael as Socrates/Day by Day Soloist, Maddie Vaughn as DaVinci/Turn Back O Man Soloist, Kara Hancock as Thomas Aquinas/Lessons Well Soloist, Ashley O. Morton as Gibbon/By My Side Soloist, Je’Shaun Jackson as Martin Luther/All Good Gifts & Mackenzie Ruff as Sartre/Bless the Lord Soloist
Ensemble: Royce Louden, Eric Klear, Elizabeth Taylor, Sam Johnson, Andi Angel, Maria Zierolf, Ethan Brooks Baker, Jordan Darnell, Logan Weinfurtner, Liam Sweeney, Savannah Boyd, Julia Olinger, Ezra Crist, Lyndsey Adams

The uplifting musical’s physically distant staging across Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park’s beautiful campus guarantees this will be like no production of GODSPELL you’ve experienced before! Each performance, featuring songs from Stephen Schwartz (PIPPIN, WICKED), has two start times to allow for social distancing within walking audience groups. This format does require sustained walking and standing throughout the show. For those who need a more accessible way to view the show, please call The Carnegie box office to reserve an art cart ticket, which includes access to one of Pyramid Hill’s custom golf carts.

  • Sat-Sun, Sept. 12-13 at 4:30pm & 6:30pm

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