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January 12, 2016 · 5:59 am

DEARLY DEPARTED Runs Feb. 12-20

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Melissa Keller & Chris Payne.

DEARLY DEPARTED
Village Players
Feb. 12-20
Fort Thomas

Directed by Nathan Henegar

Cast: Betty Coulter as Raynelle, Patrick Downey as Ray-Bud/Bud, Melissa Keller as Suzanne, Judy Littlefield as Marguerite, Chris Payne as Junior, Laura Petracco as Delightful, etc.,  Richelle Roth as Lucille, Judy Sceifres as Veda, Doug Tumeo as Reverend Hooker, etc., Dustin Wagner as Royce & Ginny Busch as Juanita

The beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Despite efforts to pull themselves together for their father’s funeral, problems and mishaps keep overshadowing the solemn occasion. This irreverent comedy centers around a community of misfits who (of course) manage to rise to the occasion in the end.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 14 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 18-20 at 8pm

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January 12, 2016 · 5:50 am

AS IT IS IN HEAVEN Runs Feb. 12-20

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Cast of Sinclair Theatre’s AS IT IS IN HEAVEN visit Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. HEAVEN by Arlene Hutton, opens in Sinclair’s Black Box Theatre, Feb. 12-20. Left to right: Erin Waldon, Bryana Bentley, Ashley Judd, Ashlee Ferrell, Chelsea Overman (dance captain), Zoe Mull, Erin McGee, Gabby Neuerer, Shalemar Davis & Rebecca Henry. Photo by Patti Celek.

AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
Sinclair Community College Theatre
Feb. 12-20
Dayton

Directed by Kimberly Borst
Music directed by David McKibben

Cast: Rebecca Henry as Fanny, Shalemar Davis as Hannah, Marley Judd, Erin McGee, Erin Waldon, Zoe Mull, Gabby Neuerer, Bryana Bentley and Ashlee Ferrell

The utopian atmosphere of a Shaker community becomes complicated when a newcomer claims visions of angels. The Sisters suspect her to be a “winter Shaker;” one who suddenly “converts” when life gets too hard on the farm. Is this a resurgence of a spiritual Shaker celebration or something manufactured so that she can stay? Why is the newcomer privileged to see these visions yet the most devout Eldress is not? Soon other young women see angels too – or do they just long to appear part of a divine cluster amongst the faithful?

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 14 at 2pm. ASL interpreted.
  • Thu, Feb. 18 at 7pm. All seats $10.
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 19-20 at 8pm

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January 11, 2016 · 6:24 am

FATHER OF THE BRIDE Runs Feb. 11-14

GHCT_Father of the Bride logoFATHER OF THE BRIDE
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Feb. 11-14
Hamilton

Directed by Tracy Botos
Produced by Mandy Gambrell

Cast: Brent Peebles as Mr. Banks, Marijo Farley as Mrs. Banks, Hannah Brown as Kay Banks, Caleb Turner as Ben Banks, Brady Knox as Tommy Banks, Michael Wright as Buckley Dunston,  Joel Mobley as Buzz Taylor, Hannah Zmuda as Peggy Swift, Maggie Winsted as Delilah, Beth Schnell as Miss Bellamy, Joey Schnell as Mr. Massoula, Bob McClain as Joe, Teresa Bayer-Iltzsch as Mrs. Pulitzki, Erin Knox as Florist, Darren Lee as Red & Ben Houser as Pete

A romantic comedy set in the ‘50s, was later made into a movie with Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor. It all starts when Stanley Banks first hears that his daughter, Kay, is engaged. Everyone else is happy—they like Kay’s football-playing fiancé—but the news is a shock to Stanley.  He struggles not only with the chaos of a growing guest list, and florists and furniture movers taking over the house, but with the realization that his little girl has grown up.

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 11-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 14 at 2pm

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January 10, 2016 · 8:01 am

REHEARSAL FOR MURDER Runs Jan. 22-30

TCP_Rehearsal for Murder logoREHEARSAL FOR MURDER
Tri-County Players
Jan. 22-30
Sharonville Cultural Arts Center

Directed by Judy Berrens

Cast: Bethany Atchison, Stephen Beck, Francis Boyle, Bob Buchtman, Becky Cole, Trisha Cooper, Neil Geoppinger, Jullie Jordan, Tom Keating, Dan Nieman, Abigail Rebecca, Sarah Specer & Tony Wright.

A playwright turns on the stage work lights and prepares for the first reading of his new play. The actors, producer, director and others connected with the show come onto the stage and under their humorous (and utterly real) theatrical talk, tension grows. For you see, on an opening night, exactly a year ago the playwright’s finance and beautiful leading lady was murdered!

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 24 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 29-30 at 8pm

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January 10, 2016 · 7:48 am

AH, WILDERNESS! Runs Feb. 10-14

CCM_Ah Wilderness promoAH, WILDERNESS!
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Feb. 10-14
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed by R. Terrell Finney

Cast: Jonah Sorscher as Tommy Miller, Olivia Passafiume as Mildred Miller, Owen Alderson as Arthur Miller, Katie Langham as Essie Miller, Rachel Baumgarten as Lily Miller, Devan Pruitt as Nat Miller, Andrew Iannacci as Sid Davis, Andrew Huyler Ramsey as Richard Miller, Spencer Lackey as David McComber, Mickey Tropeano as Norah, Isaac Hickox-Young as Went Selby, Annie Grove as Belle, James Egbert as Bartender, Ryan Garrett as Salesman & Emily Walton as Muriel McComber

Set in an idyllic Connecticut town during the Fourth of July weekend of 1906, Eugene O’Neill’s AH, WILDERNESS! offers a tender portrait of small town family values, teenage growing pains and young love. Described as “a breath of fresh air” and “vividly alive” by the New York Post and nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival in both 1989 and 1998

  • In preview, Wed, Feb. 10 at 8pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 14 at 2pm

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