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February 27, 2019 · 9:32 am

MARY POPPINS Runs March 27-31

RP_Mary Poppins logoMARY POPPINS
Rotary Presents
March 27-31
Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed by Rodney Neal
Produced by Mandy Gambrell

Cast: Chelsey Cavender as Mary Poppins, Clancey Butts as Bert, Jason S. Lakes as George Banks, Sarah Grace McCollough as Winifred Banks, Ryleigh Doss & Evie Sias as Jane Banks, Gabe Neal as Michael Banks, Marijo Farley as Katie Nanna, Holly Meyer as Miss Lark, Mike Massie as Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman, Mary Vosseberg as Mrs. Brill, Chase Engel as Robertson Ay, Karen Scott-Vosseberg as Miss Andrews, Kelly Massie as Mrs. Corry, Bill Balfour as Park Keeper, Dylan Tuner as Neleus, Erika Sammond as Bird Woman, Matt Guion as Northbrook, Greg Henderson as Von Hussler, Molly Wanko as Miss Smythe, Josie Halverson as Fannie, Ella Pfirman as Annie, Alexandra Lander as Queen Victoria, Evan Blust as Valentine, Lacey Parsons as Teddy Bear, Andie Angel as Mr. Punch & Olivia Jones as Doll
Ensemble: Andie Angel, Matt Guion, Olivia Jones, Marijo Farley, Erika Sammond, Kevin Rife, Makayla Longfield, Dan Schindler, Megan Rademacher, Jake Spicer, Emily Muench, Kristina Stoddart, Maria Helbig, Alexandra Lander, Logyn Sanchez, Katie Cooke, Sam Murray, Dylan Turner, Molly Wanko, Mike Massie, Kelly Massie, Sam Downs, Gary Bracknell & Chase Engel
Young Ensemble: Evan Blust, Katie Schwartz, Kaiden Thomas, Josie Halverson, Peter Waning, Tim Massie, Tyler Hull, Kaylee Beck, Amy Massie, Ella Pfirman, Clark Pfirman, Angela Rusche, Ben Brown, Ava Martin, Grace Martin, Makayla Platt, Samira Platt & Naomi Wanko

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

  • Wed-Fri, March 27-29 at 7pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm

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February 22, 2019 · 9:35 am

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Runs March 23-April 21

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 23-April 21
Shelterhouse Theater [Eden Park]

Directed by Lisa Portes

Cast: Jennifer Bareilles as Logan, Nat DeWolf as Caden, Ashley Austin Morris as Alicia & Scott Parkinson as Jaxton

Watch as a group of liberal artists walk the fine line of political correctness in this fresh, satirical comedy. Armed with progressive lingo and questionably good intentions, they attempt to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving play for local elementary schools. Slowly but surely, the well-meaning plans dissolve into an outrageous sendup of PC behavior. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY treads the minefields of appropriation to inject some laughter into activism, apathy and all the assumptions in between. Advisory: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY is suitable for adults and teenage audiences. This biting satire contains mature themes and mild adult language about America’s sometimes troubling history. It also contains some questionable Thanksgiving reenactments. Be advised: no turkeys will be harmed in the making of this play.

  • In preview Sat, March 23 at 8pm and Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, March 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, March 28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 2-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, April 16 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 17 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, April 18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm

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February 22, 2019 · 9:16 am

THE LION IN WINTER Runs March 22-April 6

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Greg Mallios, Clay Winstead, Tracy M. Schoster, Jared Earland, Allen R. Middleton, Lexi Rigsby & Dan Robertson. Photo by Claudia Hershner.

THE LION IN WINTER
Falcon Theatre
March 22-April 6
[Newport]

Directed by Tara Williams

Cast: Allen R. Middleton as Henry, Tracy M. Schoster as Eleanor, Greg Mallios as Richard, Jared Earland as Geoffrey, Clay Winstead as John, Lexi Rigsby as Alais & Dan Robertson as Philip

Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, is a modern-day classic. Comedic in tone, dramatic in action the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henrys paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, Every family has its ups and downs, and this royal family is no exception.

  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 28-30 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 4-6 at 8pm

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February 21, 2019 · 11:55 am

THE OXFORD COMMA Runs March 22-24

OXFORD COMMA hires posterTHE OXFORD COMMA
Xavier University Theatre
March 22-24
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Amelia Pedlow
Produced by Stephen Skiles

Cast: Gigi Relic as Karen, Elliott Auch as George, Max Carlson as Nick & Cat Sholtis as Charlotte

At a small private boys’ school in California, Charlotte, George and Karen try to teach while their second semester seniors doubt everyone and everything. So when the lines between friends and spouses — as well as teachers and students — start to blur, everyone must decide what’s real and what isn’t. The Oxford Comma is a quantum play about love.

  • Thu, March 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 7:30pm

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February 21, 2019 · 10:25 am

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Runs March 21-April 7

WSU_A Little Night Music logoA LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Wright State University
March 21-April 7
Festival Playhouse [Dayton]

Steven Sondheim’s award-winning musical filled with lush period costumes, elegant dance, passionate romance, and featuring the haunting “Send in the Clowns.”

  • Thu, March 21 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 27-28 at 7pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm
  • Thu, April 4 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm

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