Category Archives: On Stage

ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID Runs Sept. 12-22

BVCT_Always a Bridesmaid logoALWAYS A BRIDESMAID
Brookville Community Theatre
Sept. 12-22
[Brookville]

Directed by Jen Bell

Cast: Teresa Blakeley as Kari Ames-Bissette, Kerry Simpson as Libby Ruth Ames, Sheryl Koontz as Sedalia Ellicott, Stephanie Davis as Monette Gentry, Melissa Rose as Charlie Collins & Mindy Bowers as Deedra Wingata

A hilarious comedy about four friends who made a  prom night oath to always be in each other’s weddings. More than 30 years later they are still making “the long walk” for each other.  Hop on this marriage-go-round for a  laugh-out loud journey with these bridesmaids as they navigate the waters of love and matrimony.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 19-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 3pm

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MACBETH Runs Oct. 26-27

US_Macbeth logoMACBETH
Unrehearsed Shakespeare
Oct. 26-27
Colerain Park Amphitheater

Coordinated by Adrianna Boris
Dramaturgy by Brendan Horell
Special Effects by Nick Castle

Cast: Jacqlyn Schott as Witch 1/Murderer 1, Liz Koch as Witch 2/Murderer 2, Victoria Garcia as Witch 3/Murderer 3, Kent Smith as Duncan/Old Man, Nick Castle as Malcolm, Marty Vota as Donalbain, Dan Maloney as Macbeth, Megan Williams as Lady Macbeth, Zachary Julian as Seyton, Brendan Horell as Doctor/Siward/Doctor at English Court, Karly Danos as Gentlewoman/Menteith, Stormi Bledsoe as Porter/Caithness, Elizabeth Hickerson as Banquo, Aimee Ward as Fleance/Macduff’s Son/Young Siward, Chris Ball as Macduff, Amalia Tollas as Lady Macduff, Jackie Miesle as Lennox, Heidi Olson as Ross, Mimi Witsken as Angus/Captain in Duncan’s Army &  Kaitrin McCoy as Hecate
Attendants/Servants/Messengers/Lords/Sewers/Ghosts: Stormi Bledsoe, Nick Castle, Karly Danos, Brendan Horell, Zachary Julian, Kaitrin McCoy, Jackie Miesle, Amalia Tollas, Heidi Olson, Kent Smith, Marty Vota, Aimée Ward & Mimi Witsken

“Double, double, toil and trouble…”

Unrehearsed Shakespeare is a performance concept that attempts to reconstruct how these plays were performed in Shakespeare’s time. Actors carry scrolls containing only their own lines, so they can react in real time to each other – they’re hearing the other actors’ lines for the first time, just like the audience. It’s an organic, genuine exercise in theatrical realism that strips away most of the embellishments and leaves us with what matters most – Shakespeare’s brilliant text. We hope you’ll join us for this experience!

Free, no reservations required. Bring a chair, a blanket, and a pumpkin spice latte and experience Shakespeare’s spookiest masterpiece – MACBETH.

  • Sat-Sun, Oct. 26-27 at 5pm

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SUFFRAGETTES: WITH LIBERTY AND VOTING FOR ALL Runs Sept. 21-22

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Laura Stenger as a Suffragette.  Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

SUFFRAGETTES: WITH LIBERTY AND VOTING FOR ALL
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Sept. 21-22
[Oakley]

Written and directed by Mary Tensing
Music by Tracy Walker

Cast: Whitney Daniels, Lauren Everett, LaShondra Hood & James Stringer Jr.

​​In 2020, the nation will the celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States – the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Experience the empowering history of the brave women who made triumphant strides through sacrifice and determination. Through story and song, learn about the great gift these women left us – an empowering heritage of pride, momentum and purpose. From 1920 to today, these women are a constant source of strength and inspiration.

  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm

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Roald Dahl’s MATILDA Runs Sept. 20-22

ACTUP_MatildaRoald Dahl’s MATILDA
Acting Up
Sept. 20-22
Mason High School Theater

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

  • Fri, Sept. 20 at 7pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm

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GEEZERS Runs Sept. 20-29

FFL_Geezers logoGEEZERS
Fairfield Footlighters
Sept. 20-29
Fairfield Community Arts Center

Directed by John Vanderplough
Produced by Dan Schindler

Cast: Samuel Downs as Jack, Marijo Farley as Gina, Dan Schindler as Ray, Matthew Wick as Young Ray, Peggy Allen as Kate, Ali Lander as Young Kate, Dick Bell as Neil, Clayton Eschenbrenner as Young Neil, Diane Minnich Weber as Emily & Missy Frazier as Jenny

GEEZERS introduces us to some beautiful and wonderful old people who are enjoying their golden years in a retirement home. Jack, a pathologically shy, 27-year-old man, begins a job there helping the seniors with their daily needs. But it’s the “geezers” who wind up helping Jack with his needs. A funny, heartwarming drama about growth and wisdom, learning and loving, life and death. Rated PG-13 for strong language, adult themes and situations.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm

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