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DRACULA: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Runs Oct. 29-Nov. 9

DRACULA: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really 
Human Race Theatre Company
Oct. 29-Nov. 9
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Emily N. Wells

Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. No damsels in distress, no romanticized villains – just a gleeful stake through the heart!

  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, Nov. 4-8 at 7 :30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 9 at 2pm

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THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE Runs Oct. 9-11

THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE
UC College-Conservatory of Music Musical Theatre
Oct. 9-11
Church of Our Saviour/La Iglesia de Neustro Salvadore [Clifton]

World premiere staged performance
Conceived, composed and written by Blake Allen

Directed & choreographed by Vincent DeGeorge
Music Directed by Ian Axness
Additional Choreography by Josh Walden

The Shards of an Honor Code Junkie is an autobiographical story of a young homosexual Mormon man who embarks on a journey of self-love and acceptance while challenging Brigham Young University’s staunch eight Honor Code Rules. This contemporary musical celebrates the love-tenants that are part of the Mormon faith, while confronting some of the less-supportive aspect of student culture at the University. CCM Musical Theatre has been working closely with writer/composer Blake Allen to bring his 2021 chart-topping concept album to life on stage for the first time. In the words Blake Allen: “I hope that the story of Shards…can help those in dark corners to feel loved and find some light.” Please be aware that this production contains themes of drug usage, emotional abuse & its aftermath, suicide, non-consensual physical intimacy, eating disorders, religion.

Free, reservations required.

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 11 at 2pm & 8pm

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TRANSMIGRATION Runs Oct. 28-30

TRANSMIGRATION
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Oct. 28-30
CCM Village [University Heights]

Produced by Brant Russell & Samuel Stricklen

Transmigration, so named for “the movement from one place to another” or “the transition from one state of being to another,” features six teams of CCM Acting students who craft and then perform original 30-minute shows simultaneously in different locations throughout CCM Village. Transmigration audience members will have the opportunity to experience four different works of their choosing in one spectacular evening.

  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 28-30 at 7pm

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FRIGHTFEST On Oct. 28

FRIGHTFEST
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative 
Oct. 28
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

CPI’s annual ten-minute play festival fundraiser returns with a Halloween theme to support the Cincinnati Care Center Animal Blood Bank.

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  • Tue, Oct. 28 at 7:30pm

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THE HEART SELLERS Runs Oct. 25-Nov. 23

THE HEART SELLERS
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 25-Nov. 23
Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Desdemona Chiang

Cast: Bridget Kim as Jane & Angeleia Ordonez as Luna

A funny and moving new comedy about finding direction in the land of opportunity. When Luna and Jane meet at the supermarket on Thanksgiving Day in 1973, the two women discover they have much in common. They are both Asian immigrants new to America and are spending the day alone while their medical resident husbands work long shifts on the holiday. As Luna and Jane attempt to cook a frozen turkey in two hours and drink a little too much wine, they find solace and companionship in each other. Dreams of Disneyland, disco dancing and learning to drive lead to intimate discussions as they share their hopes and fears for making a new home in a new land. The Heart Sellers is recommended for older teenagers and adults. New to America, two women spend Thanksgiving together sharing their hopes, dreams and a bottle (maybe two) of wine. Using some adult language, their conversation includes the Asian immigrant experience and communism, as well as several references to the male anatomy.

  • In preview Sat, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed Oct. 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 30-31 ta 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 2 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Nov. 4-7 ta 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 9 at 2pm
  • Tue, Nov. 11 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 12 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 13-14 ta 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 16 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Nov. 18-21 ta 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 2pm

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