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September 19, 2018 · 8:48 am

FOOLS Runs Oct. 4-14

CU_Fools logoFOOLS
Cedarville University
Oct. 4-14
DeVries Theatre [Cedarville]

FOOLS, by Neil Simon, is the comic tale of Leon, an enthusiastic young schoolteacher who seeks to cure the Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov from the curse of chronic stupidity from which they have been suffering for 200 years. Taking place “a long time ago,” the story becomes complicated when Leon meets the lovely Sophia, so stupid that she only learned to sit down a week ago. She presents quite the challenge for Leon’s goal of freeing the town from stupidity, but he is motivated by her charm. Her longtime suitor, Count Gregor, whose ancestors placed the curse on the town in the first place, is a rival for Sophia’s attentions. No one has told Leon that if he fails to cure the town of stupidity in 24 hours, the curse will make him stupid as well. Join us for a story that makes us laugh at the foolishness of others, and as we begin to think of our own foolishness, we are reminded to not take ourselves so seriously!

  • Thu, Oct. 4 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 5-6 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Thu, Oct. 11 at 10am
  • Fri, Oct. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 14 at 3pm 

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September 18, 2018 · 9:39 am

ECHOES OF MIAMI Runs Oct. 18-21

MU_logoECHOES OF MIAMI
Miami University
Oct. 18-21
Various locations around Center for Performing Arts [Oxford]

Conceived by Saffron Henke
Written by Olivia Gorom, Meryl Juergens, Tanner McCormick, Katelyn Nevin, Melissa Rowan, and Anthony Thompson

Directed by Caroline Avolio, Nate Bissinger, Olivia Gorom, Christiana Molldrem Harkulich, Saffron Henke, Raechel Lombardo, and Tanner McCormick

The myths, legends, and history of Miami itself echo through time in this collection of ten-minute plays written entirely by Miami University students and alumni. Miami’s most mischievous specter, Helen Peabody, will lead audiences to multiple locations to witness performances that will transcend genre and time periods, highlighting the musicality, comedy, poetry, horror, and memories that have been woven into Miami’s own rich story.

  • Thu-Sun, Oct. 18-21 at 7:30pm

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September 13, 2018 · 10:41 am

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Runs Oct. 13-Nov. 10

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 13-Nov. 10
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Eleanor Holdridge

Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While comforted by the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter and dreams of forging a new path. When the Bennets gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected encounter brings about the possibility of an intellectual match and maybe even love for Mary. This enchanting romantic comedy promises to captivate long-time fans of Jane Austen and newcomers alike.
“An unstuffy, highly entertaining and warm-spirited work, the kind of thing multiple generations can enjoy together.” — Chicago Tribune

ADVISORY: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is suitable for audiences ages 10 and older. Written in the spirit of Jane Austen, this romantic comedy features adults engaging in respectful relationships, mild gossip and a few chaste kisses.

  • In preview Sat, Oct. 13 at 8pm & Sun, Oct. 14 at 2pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, Oct. 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Oct. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 20 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 21 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 23-25 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 26 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 27 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 28 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Oct. 30 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Nov. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 2 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 3 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 4 at 2pm
  • Tue, Nov. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 7 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Nov. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 10 at 4pm & 8pm

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September 13, 2018 · 10:12 am

1984 Runs Oct. 12-Nov. 3

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Sara Clark as Julia in 1984. All photos by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

1984
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Oct. 12-Nov. 3
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Billy Chace as Charrington, Sara Clark as Julia, Jeremy Dubin as O’Brien, Agatha Hickerson as Child, Robert Jason Jackson as Martin, Justin McCombs as Winston Smith, Kelly Mengelkoch as Mrs. Parsons, Barry Mulholland as Syme & Nicholas Rose as Parsons

In a dystopian future where persecution masquerades as patriotism and surveillance as security, the shadowy government entity known only as Big Brother watches your every move. When Winston Smith stumbles upon a secret resistance movement, he soon finds himself in dire straits, tumbling down a rabbit hole and grappling with everything he thought that he believed. Fresh off a smash run on London’s West End and a special limited engagement on Broadway, the regional premiere of this taut political and psychological thriller is not to be missed.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Oct. 10-11 at 7:30pm. All seats $43.
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 21 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 28 at 2pm
  • Tue, Oct. 30 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 1-2 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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September 12, 2018 · 10:27 am

ST. NICHOLAS Runs Oct. 12-28

ETC_St. Nicholas logoST. NICHOLAS
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Oct. 12-28
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brian Robertson

Cast: Bruce Cromer as Man

A jaded theatre critic spins a tale beginning with obsession and ending with a descent into a macabre world of vampires. Is it all a drunken lie? A tantalizing fairy tale? Or is it his own version of a higher truth? Bruce Cromer sinks his teeth into this hauntingly funny one-man play that is storytelling at its spooky best.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 21 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Oct. 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 26 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 27 at 2pm & 8pm

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