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November 13, 2019 · 11:42 am

AVENUE Q Runs Nov. 29-Dec. 8

CASA_Avenue Q logoAVENUE Q
Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy
Nov. 29-Dec. 8
Essex Studios [Avondale]

Directed by Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Music directed by Janet Langhorst

Cast: Claire Adams as Lucy/Bad Idea Bear/Mrs. Thistletwat, Donnie Adams as Rod/Bad Idea Bear/Newcomer, Chloe Baron as Princeton, Nyela Burson as Gary Coleman, Grace Goodwin as Christmas Eve, Bobby Igoe as Trekkie Monster, Kaya Roll as Kate Monster, Johnny Shirer as Brian & Nick Swope as Nicky

This laugh-out-loud musical tells of a recent college grad who discovers that Avenue Q is not your ordinary neighborhood. He and his new-found “friends” struggle to find jobs, dates, and the ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention LOTS of puppets, AVENUE Q is a truly unique show that has become a favorite for audiences everywhere. For a show with lots of adult issues, this is one puppet-filled comedy, where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned. PG-13 for Sexual slang/Content and inappropriate language. 

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 2:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2:30pm

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November 13, 2019 · 10:36 am

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 13-16

SCCT_A Charlie Brown ChristmasA CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Sinclair Community College Theatre
Dec. 13-16
Blair Hall Theatre [Dayton]

The classic animated television special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.

  • Fri, Dec. 13 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2pm, 4pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm & 4pm
  • Mon, Dec. 16 at Noon

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November 13, 2019 · 9:53 am

THE NAUGHTY LIST Dec. 10-19

OTRi_The Naughty List 2019 logoTHE NAUGHTY LIST
OTRimprov
Dec. 10-19
Arnold’s Bar & Grill [Downtown]

Join Cincinnati’s best improvisers in its oldest bar for the longest running unscripted holiday dinner show in town! For the 8th year in a row, OTRimprov invites you to the historic Arnold’s Bar & Grill to help them celebrate, skewer, lament, embellish, and rhapsodize everything we love – and love to hate – about the holidays.

Using audience suggestions and stories, OTRi’s award-winning improvisers (voted Cincinnati’s Best Improv Troupe in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 – Best of Cincinnati, CityBeat) keep the wit quick as they make up jokes, play games, and create scenes you’re unlikely to forget. The Naughty List will fill your holidays with side-splitting laughs and help accentuate your cheer or your humbug, whichever is winning out that day.

  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 17-19 at 7:30pm

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November 12, 2019 · 10:36 am

STILL ALICE Runs Nov. 22-Dec. 1

YAHP_Still Alice promoSTILL ALICE
Young at Heart Players
Nov. 22-Dec. 1
Dayton Playhouse [Dayton]

Cast: Cassandra Engber, Rachel Oprea, Cher Collins, Chelsey Hall, Shawn Hooks, Brandon Shockney & Steve Strawser

Adapted by Christine Mary Dunford from Lisa Genova’s best-selling novel (which also became an Oscar-winning film), STILL ALICE follows Alice Howland and her family after she is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.  The play gives the audience a chance to explore and understand Alice’s inner thoughts and struggles. A portion of the proceeds from STILL ALICE will benefit the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. 

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 2pm

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November 12, 2019 · 9:51 am

Auditions Announced for LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sunset Players

SSP_logoSunset Players will hold open auditions for Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR directed by John Wesseling on Sunday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00pm at the Art Center at Dunham at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows with all the attendant comic drama, Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR focuses on the harried writing staff as they frantically scramble to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman “Max Prince.”

The cast consists of seven men (young to middle age) and two women (early 20s to 30s) roles. Rehearsals begin in March, and performances are May 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23.

Auditions will involve cold readings from the script. If you cannot make the audition dates and are interested in a role, contact John Wesseling at johnwesseling6@gmail.com to schedule an alternate audition.

Celebrating its 40th season, Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 145 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information about the 38th season, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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