WEEKEND COMEDY
Beechmont Players Inc.
Dec. 5-7
Anderson Center [Anderson Township]
Directed by Steve Phelan
Cast: Heath Parks as Frank, Susan Smith as Peggy, Kiya Fix as Jill & Pat Germano as Tony
A generational collision between two couples who’ve been double-booked into a weekend vacation rental provides laughter and a perceptive look at aging, marriage, and happiness.
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CINCINNATI, OH – November 10, 2019 — Gather the clues to piece together this classic children’s nursery rhyme turned whodunnit Humpty-Dumpty Is Missing opening December 6 at Sunset Players and The Art Center at Dunham (1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238).
In the tradition of his grandfather, Samuel Shovel and his father, Sam Spade, private investigator Sammy Scoop faces the biggest challenge of his illustrious career with the sudden fall and disappearance of the jolly Humpty-Dumpty. Sam and his sidekick Alice from Dallas combine forces to crack the case and grill a list of suspects, including Mistress Mary, Rip Van Winkle, Henny-Penny, Peter Rabbit and his sisters, Rapunzel and the Handsome Prince, all who had motive and opportunity. Humpty-Dumpty Is Missing is written by Joseph Robinette, directed by Bob Kelley and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performances are December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Friday night performances are at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
The cast includes:
Tickets are $6 or $25 families/groups of five or more and can be ordered online at https://www.sunsetplayers.org/current-production—tickets or at the door. Tickets can also be reserved by calling 513-588-4988.
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 120 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, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.
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Sara Kenny as Lucy and Trey Paris as Charlie Brown from TCT’s 2015 staging of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 7-15
Taft Theater [Downtown]
Directed and choreographed by Roderick Justice
Cast: David Armando as Shermy, Amy S. Baumann as Peppermint Patty, Donald Burns as Franklin, Madeleine Burgoon as Marcie, Jeremy Neale Cox as Linus, Ian Timothy Forsgren as Pig Pen, Haley Gillman as Lucy, Faustina Gorham as Frieda, Joseph Green as Charlie Brown, Bob Herzog as Snoopy, Aubrey E. Jones as Sally, Joey Logan as Woodstock, Evan Koons as Schroeder, John Wenstrup as Santa & Alexandra Williams as Violet
Ensemble: Brooke Schamberlin, Sylas Craven, Marlo D’Ascenzo, Mia Bella D’Ascenzo, Chloe Goodman & Geoffrey Hill
Back by popular demand, bring your family and celebrate the season with our live rendition of your favorite holiday TV special! Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down. Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us about what’s most important during the Yuletide season.
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Disney’s FROZEN JR.
Kincaid Regional Thatre
Dec. 6-15
Stonewood Gardens [Falmouth, Ky.]
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
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JUNIOR CLAUS
Town Hall Theatre
Dec. 6-22
[Centerville]
Junior Claus is the only son of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Like many teenagers, Junior is reluctant to take over the family business. When a sudden drop in Christmas spirit renders Santa incapable of making the great ride, Junior must take the reins. Meanwhile, a scheming, miserly elf takes advantage of Santa’s absence as he plots to turn the workshop into a for-profit enterprise. Together with his cheery elf best friend, a gregarious penguin and a host of colorful characters, Junior must learn the true meaning of Christmas in time to save the day.
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