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September 23, 2015 · 7:20 am

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs Oct. 22-24

XU_The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Xavier University Theatre
Oct. 22-24
Gallagher Student Center Theatre [Evanston]

Directed by Stephen Skiles
Music directed by Scot Buzza
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast includes: Maya Farhat as Marcy, Sean Burlingame as Leaf, Kalie Kaimann as Schwarzy, Tyler Kuhlman as Chip, Justin Lee as Barfee, Cassie Delicath as Rona & Eric Minion as Panch

Ever wanted to fit in? Ever thought that second place wasn’t good enough or that winning could finally help you figure out who you are? THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is the story of a group of socially awkward kids finding joy, heartache and a purpose competing at the regional spelling bee. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk awards for best book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 24 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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September 21, 2015 · 4:16 pm

THE WINTER’S TALE Runs Oct. 20-25

Caleb Farley as Florizel & and Madison Pullins as Perdita. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Caleb Farley as Florizel & and Madison Pullins as Perdita. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE WINTER’S TALE
Northern Kentucky University
Oct. 20-25
Stauss Theatre [Highland Heights]

Cast: Brandon Holcomb as Leontes, Emily Fry as Hermione, Rhys Boatwright as Polixenes, Hunter Henrickson as Camillo, Kate Stuard as Paulinia, Trey Paris as Antigonus, Madison Pullins as Perdita, Caleb Farley as Florizel, Connor Moulton as Old Shepherd, Andrew Wiemann as Shepherd’s Son, Justin Woolums as Autolycus, Xander Wells as Archidamus/Guard, Hallie Hargus as Emilia/Shepherdess, Natalie Bellamy as Mopsa/Polixenes’ Wife, Gretchen Priddy as Dorcas/Lady, Aaron Marshall as Servant 1/Shepherd 1, Andrew Bishop as Servant 2/Shepherd 2, Anthony Newton as Lord 1/Officer, Brandon Critchfield as Lord 2/Jailor, Alex Bertucci as Prince Mamillius, Finn Eddleman as Child King Leontes & Luke Bertucci as Child Polixenes

Tragic, romantic, hilarious, and uplifting, this genre-bending masterpiece is one of Shakespeare’s most elegant and haunting plays. THE WINTER’S TALE leaps from darkest tragedy to lighthearted romance and a truly magical conclusion. This enchanting classic celebrates redemption, reconciliation, and the mending of broken hearts. Princes and princesses, disguised identities, jealous kings, oracles, pickpockets, and one ravenous bear.

  • Tue-Sat, Oct. 20-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 3pm

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September 21, 2015 · 3:21 pm

trueGAMBLE on Oct. 19

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trueTHEATRE
Oct. 19
Over-the-Rhine

Although great storytelling is not limited to true, personal stories, True Theatre believes that these real moments of our lives, from the mundane to the extraordinary, give both the speaker AND the listener the ultimate sense of being part of a larger community than they were aware.

Come join us for an evening of True Theatre …where time slows down and we can listen.

  • Mon, Oct. 19 at 7:30pm

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September 17, 2015 · 5:26 pm

FATHER OF THE BRIDE Runs Oct. 1-11

CU_Father-of-the-Bride promoFATHER OF THE BRIDE
Cedarville University
Oct. 1-11
Cedarville

Directed by Rebecca Baker

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-Fri, Oct. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 3 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Thu, Oct. 8 at 10am
  • Fri, Oct. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 10 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 11 at 3pm

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September 17, 2015 · 4:52 pm

MAD RIVER RISING Runs Oct. 17-Nov. 14

PIP_Mad River Rising promoMAD RIVER RISING
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 17-Nov. 14
Eden Park

Directed by Blake Robison

Cast: Billy Finn as Spencer Eddy, Grant Goodman as Charlie Stewart, Rob Hogan as Angus Stewart, Ty Joseph Shelton as Young Angus/Nick Stewart, Sheila Tousey as Mae/Marie Cousino Stewart & Terry Weber as Hopley Stewart

Determined to save the land he loves, Angus Stewart escapes from his nursing home and is found hiding in the family barn. As a boy, the cantankerous 85-year-old witnessed his Ohio farmhouse wash away in the catastrophic flood of 1937. Now, the floodgates of progress are threatening to sweep it aside once again. Mad River Rising flows from past to present and remembered moments in between as its unforgettable characters wrestle with the uncompromising bonds of family, responsibility and legacy. What results is a poetic, poignant and utterly captivating drama.

Advisory: MAD RIVER RISING is appropriate for adults and teenage audiences. The show’s cantankerous protagonist has reached an age where he says whatever he wants, even when that results in slightly saltier language.

  • In preview Sat, Oct. 17 at 8pm and Sun, Oct. 18 at 2pm. $30 seats available.
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, Oct. 20-21 at 7:30pm. $30 seats available.
  • Thu, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 24 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 27-29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 31 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 1 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Nov. 3-5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 7 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 8 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Nov. 10 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 11 at 1pm
  • Thu, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 13 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 14 at 4pm & 8pm

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