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May 19, 2015 · 1:39 pm

AVENUE Q Runs June 19-28

BCT_Avenue Q logoAVENUE Q
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre
June 19-28
Beavercreek

Directed & choreographed by Shawn Storms
Music Directed by David McKibben

Cast: Danielle Kubasky as Kate Monster, Alan Ruddy as Princeton, Lindsay Sherman as Christmas Eve, A.J. Breslin as Nicky, Brennan Paulin as Rod, Eric Neuenschwender as Brian, Damon Barnett as Trekkie,  Angele Price as Bad Idea Bear/Lucy, Grant Warden as Bad Idea Bear/Understudy Rod & Stephanie Radford as Gary Coleman

AVENUE Q is a gut-bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in life. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show;  a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned.

  • Fri, June 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 26 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 27 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 28 at 3pm

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May 18, 2015 · 11:24 am

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Runs May 29-June 7

XACT_Arsenic and Old Lace logoARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Presented by Xenia Area Community Theatre
May 29-June 7
Xenia

Directed by Tony Copper

Cast: Debra Zweber as Abby Brewster, Anthony Hines as The Rev. Dr. Harper, Mike Frazier as Teddy Brewster,
Heath Grooms as Officer Brophy, Hayden Hill as Officer Klein, Edith Waugh as Martha Brewster, Rachel A. Smith as Elaine Harper, Tony Copper as Mortimer Brewster, Don Henry as Mr. Gibbs, Dan Donahue as Jonathan Brewster, Patrick Taylor as Dr. Einstein, Jeffrey Joyner as Officer O’Hara, Amy Hill as Lieutenant Rooney & Anthony Hines as Mr. Witherspoon

The tale of two charming old ladies who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with homemade elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and “just a pinch” of cyanide and their nephew Mortimer, a drama critic, who must deal with his homicidal family.

  • Fri, May 29 at 6:30pm (Opening gala)
  • Sat, May 30 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 31 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 7 at 3pm

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May 18, 2015 · 10:54 am

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Runs June 18-21

BB_Tom Sawyer logoTHE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
Presented by Bart’s Bards
June 18-21
Springfield Township

Directed by Richard Lee Waldeck
Choreographed by Maddy Fessler
Produced by Erica Mason & Carrie Vogel

Cast:
Boys: Adam Hesselbrock as Tom Sawyer, Blaise Stephens as Huckleberry Finn, Ryan Miller as Sidney Sawyer, Mark Behrendt as Ben Rogers, Ian Vogel as Joe Harper, Gbinal Bloe as George Bellamy, Owen Strickler as Lyle Peters & Harrison Reiger as Alfred Temple
Girls: Sarah Lawson as Becky Thatcher, Alex Reynolds as Amy Lawrence, Hannah Roberts as Lucy Harper, Hailey Scully as Sabina Temple & Megan Kenner as Susie Rogers
Men: Fred Hunt as Judge Josiah Thatcher, Lou Schroder as Lemuel Dobbins/Gideon Wain Temple, Francis Kollis as Lanyard Bellamy, Barry Reynolds as Injun Joe, Rick Hunt as Muff Potter, Bill Fessler as Rev. Josiah Sprague & Doc Robinson, Hugh Staples as Pap, Joe Muldoon as Sheriff & Matt Muldoon as Hartley
Women: Teresa Reistenberg as Aunt Polly, Joy Niehaus as Widow Douglas, Jen Strickler as Sereny Harper, Tristyn Chasteen as Jessica Rogers, Lisa Hunt as Naomi Hollis & Danielle Reynolds as Sally Bellamy
Ensemble: Tommy Vogel, Brianna Fehring, Abby Thompson, Megan Miller, Catie Vogel, Leah Mason, Will Mason, Nolen Honkomp, Noble Honkomp,Christen Fessler, Emma Thompson, Grace Critzer, Reagan Strickler, A.J. Brokesh & Latisha Bloe

Mark Twain’s classic story comes to exuberant musical life in this Broadway adaptation of America’s favorite book. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America. This Broadway musical version of Mark Twain’s immortal novel is set in 1840 in St. Petersburg, Missouri, a bustling town on the banks of the Mississippi River. In the course of the story, Tom matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly, falls in love with the beautiful, feisty Becky Thatcher, and goes on the adventure of his life with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn.

  • Thu-Fri, June 18 & 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm

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May 12, 2015 · 8:37 am

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Runs June 12-July 5

One Man, Matthew Lewis Johnson as Francis Henshall (center) tries to serve his two “guvnors”, Justin McCombs as Stanley Stubbers & Caitlin McWethy as Rachel Crabbe. Photo by Cal Harris.

One Man, Matthew Lewis Johnson as Francis Henshall (center) tries to serve his two “guvnors”, Justin McCombs as Stanley Stubbers & Caitlin McWethy as Rachel Crabbe. Photo by Cal Harris.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
June 12-July 5
Downtown

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II, Cary Davenport, Jeremy Dubin, Jim Hopkins, Matthew Lewis Johnson, Josh Katawick, Courtney Lucien, Justin McCombs, Miranda McGee, Caitlin McWethy, Kelly Mengelkoch & Nicholas Rose

Fast-talking Francis Henshall finds himself in a sticky predicament when, in his constant quest for a quick buck and a bite to eat, he ends up simultaneously working for two rival masters. Can he prevent his bosses from meeting face-to-face, or has Francis bitten off more than he can chew? This raucous new adaptation of Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy, Servant of Two Masters is filled with improvisation, audience interaction, and even a real live skiffle band.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, June 10-11 at 7:30pm. All seats $21.
  • Fri-Sat, June 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 25-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 28 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, July 1-3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 5 at 2pm

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May 11, 2015 · 2:37 pm

CROWNS Runs June 11-28

HRTC_Crowns logoCROWNS
Presented by Human Race Theatre Company
June 11-28
Dayton

Co-Directed and choreographed by Debbie Blunden-Diggs
Co-directed by Scott Stoney
Music directed by Scot Woolley

Cast: Jasmine Easler as Velma, Joilet F. Harris as Mother Shaw, Joy Lynn Jacobs as Wanda, David Jennings as Man, Monette McKay as Yolanda, Debra Walton as Jeanette & Torie Wiggins as Mabel)

When troubled Brooklyn teenager Yolanda is sent to live with her church-going grandmother down South after the death of her brother, she finds healing in the personal stories of the ladies of the congregation and the hats that adorn their heads. Through time and space, their intimate histories create a soulful, joyous triumph of song, dance, culture and glorious “hattitude” in this powerhouse gospel musical like no other.

  • Pay-what-you-can open rehearsal on Wed, June 10 at 8pm
  • In preview, Thu, June 11 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 14 ta 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, June 16 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 16-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm
  • Tue, June 23 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 24-27 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 28 at 2pm

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