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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Runs March 31-April 9

XACT_The Importance of Being Earnest logoTHE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Xenia Area Community Theatre
March 31-April 9
Xenia

Directed by Connie Strait

Cast: Jim Buckner as Lane, Patrick Taylor as Algernon Moncrieff, Anand Sharma as Jack Worthing, Kathleen Day as Lady Bracknell, Kylee Pauley as Gwendolen Fairfax, Kim Rodgers as Miss Prism, Katelynn Clark as Cecily Cardrew, John Day as Rev. Chasuble &  Nicholas Clark as Merriman

Oscar Wilde’s classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack’s double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest.

  • Fri, March 31 at 6:30pm (Opening Gala)
  • Sat, April 1 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 9 at 3pm

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DOGFIGHT Runs March 31-April 8

D2D_Dogfight logoDOGFIGHT
Dare 2 Defy Productions
March 31-April 8
Mathile Black Box Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Angie Thacker
Music directed by Lorri Toppping
Choreographed by Lisa Glover

Cast: Ray Zupp as Eddie Birdlace, Mackensie King as Rose Fenny, Bobby Mitchum as Berstein, Layne Roate as Boland, Tia Seay as Marcy/Peggy Hippie, Jesse Trieger as Fector/ Bus Passenger/Understudy Eddie, David Baker as Stevens/Bus Passenger, Brett Norgaard as Gibbs/Bus Driver, Danielle Delorme as Mama/Suzette/Hippie, Samantha Creech  as Ruth Two Bears/Librarian/Chippy/Hippie, Skyler McNeely as Lounge Singer/Pete/Various Others & TC Schreier as Swing

It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, she rewrites the rules of the game.

Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, and studded with impressive songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, James and the Giant Peach, Edges, and A Christmas Story), DOGFIGHT offers audiences the winning combination of a great musical score, an unexpected love affair and a genuine soul. This romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey stays with you long after the performance.

  • Fri, March 31 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 1 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Fri, April 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 8 at 2pm & 8pm

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SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Runs March 30-April 15

UTC_Small Engine Repair logoSMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Untethered Theatre and Clifton Players
March 30-April 15
Clifton Performance Theatre

Directed by Jared Doren

Cast: Nathan Neorr, Charlie Roetting, Carter Bratton & Rupert Spraul

A casual reunion of three longtime buddies, slouching unprofitably through their 30’s, ultimately betrays a darker purpose.

  • Thu-Sat, March 30-April 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 2 at 2pm
  • Mon, April 3 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 6-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 13-15 at 8pm

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CHILDREN OF EDEN Runs March 30-April 1

CCM_Children of Eden logoCHILDREN OF EDEN
UC College-Conservatory of Music Studio Musical Theatre Series
March 30-April 1
University Heights

Directed & choreographed by Vince DeGeorge
Music directed by Steve Goers

From the composer of the smash hits Wicked and Godspell comes a uniquely personal and intimate retelling of the biblical Genesis story. Through the narratives of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and Noah and his family, this beloved 1991 musical explores the uniquely human trait to desire adventure but yearn for the comfort and safety of home or “Eden.”

Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, March 27. Visit the CCM Box Office or call 513-556-4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.

  • Thu-Fri, March 30-31 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 1 at 2pm & 8pm

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs March 15-19

RCH_Joseph logoJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Rotary Club of Hamilton
March 15-19
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed by Kevin Brunk
Vocal direction by Mark Durbin
Choreographed by Scott Carlysle, Jody Mangino, Kayla Rice and Sandy Wiesman
Produced by Jane Winkler and Barb Winkler

Cast: Julia Bowen as the Narrator, Katelyn Fox as the Narrator, David Hurt as Joseph, Wayne Wright as Pharoh, Robert Weidle as Jacob, Brett Parr as Potiphar, Kayla Rice as Mrs. Potiphar, Adam Blount as the Butler & Jim Ward as the Baker
The Brothers: Rodney Neal as Reuban, Dustin Farris as Simeon, Ethan Bryant as Levi, Chandler Hoffert as Judah, Adam Blount as Dan, David Eschenbrenner as Napthali, Zach Plummer as Gad, McLean Strickland as Asher, Brett Parr as Issachar, Nicholas Brown as Zebulan & Matthew Hollan as Benjamin
The Wives: Angie Neal as Reuban’s Wife, Molly Bowen as Simeon’s Wife, Olivia Pannek as Levi’s Wife, Kait White as Judah’s Wife, Baylee Rose as Dan’s Wife, Hannah Rose as Napthali’s Wife, Samantha Murray as Gad’s Wife, Abby Brown as Asher’s Wife, Logyn Sanchez as Issachar’s Wife & Betsy Phillips as Zebulan’s Wife
Adult Ensemble: Kim Bracknell, Gary Bracknell, Pam Naab, Michael Reardon, Paul Rusche, Dan Schindler, Jim Ward, Jane Winkler, Barb Winkler, Melanie Winstead & Teresa Lltzsch
Children’s Chorus: Ben Brown, Josie Halverson, Ella Pfirmann, Hannah Neal, Gabe Neal, Katie Schwartz, Leah Bracknell, Makenna Stitsinger, Amy Mikulich, Angela Rusche & Kimberlyn Rowland
Featured Dancers: Kenzi Carlyle, Grace Connaughton, Baylee Rose, Livi Smith, Chloe Partin, Emma Bowers, Skylar Carlyle & Hannah Rose

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in the delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where advances from Potiphar’s wife land him in jail. When news of Joseph’s gift of interpreting dreams reaches Pharaoh (riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually, his brothers, after suffering greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity Joseph reveals himself, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles from country-western and calypso to rap and rock and roll, this show is an entertaining spectacle for all. Written by Broadway royalty, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this show will have your toes tapping and your heart singing.

  • Wed-Sat, March 15-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 2pm

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