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February 20, 2015 · 4:16 pm

LEGALLY BLOND JR. The Musical Runs March 20-22

ACTUP_Legally Blond Jr promoLEGALLY BLOND JR. The Musical
Presented by Acting Up
March 20-22
Mason

Directed by Brent Peebles
Assistant director Dan Docherty
Voice directed by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Erin Kelley

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Based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde Jr., follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.Adapted for younger performers and based on the popular movie, this show features an upbeat original score that’s sure to leave cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

When Elle’s high school boyfriend Warner dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate Emmett and spunky hairdresser Paulette along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive – in fact, law may be her natural calling after all as she quickly begins outsmarting her peers.

The show’s sense of humor, as well as its themes of self-empowerment and open-mindedness, make Legally Blonde Jr. ideal for young performers and young audiences.

  • Fri, March 20 at 7pm
  • Sat, March 21 at 3pm* & 7pm
    *sign language interpreted
  • Sun, March 22 at 3pm

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February 19, 2015 · 10:30 am

BIG The Musical Runs March 19-22

HRC_Big the musical logoBIG The Musical
Presented by Rotary Club of Hamilton
March 19-22
Hamilton

Cast: Jeremy Braley as Josh Baskin, Julia Lynn Bowen as Susan Lawrence, Pam Noah Leonard as Mrs. Baskin, Marion “Peanut” Edmonson as Billy Kopecki, Matthew Hollon as Young Josh Baskin, Jordan Collins as Cynthia Benson, Bill Balfour as MacMillian, Brett Parr as Paul Seymore, Lisa Bowen as Ms. Watson, Rodney Neal as Tom, Angie Kemp Neal as Diane, Mark Durbin as Nick, Kelly Massie as Abigale, Adam Blount as Lipton, Corey Williams as Barrett & McLean Strickland as Birnbaum
Dance ensemble: Kayla Rice, Baylee Rose, Jaime Kruzel, Kyleigh Coomer, Annelise Noonan & Jasmen Gordon
Adult ensemble: Gary Bracknell, Kim Paglia Bracknell, Hannah Brown, Linda Clark, Melinda Cromer, Bob Dronberger, Lisa Dronberger, Sharyn Farley, Greg Henderson, Teresa Bayer-Iltzsch, Erin Graham Knox, Tom Mobley
Olivia Pannek, Dan Schindler, Kristina Stoddart, Jim Ward, Barb Winkler & Jane Winkler
Teen ensemble: Aidan O’Neal, Avery Moore, Bailey Edmonson, Betsy Phillips, Brody Lail, Hannah Neal, Isabelle Murray, Jackson Alfrey, Joel Mobley, Kaylee Polk, Leah Bracknell, Lizzy Schutte, Meghan Cromer, Mia Biondo, Michael Dennison, Noah Henderson, Sierra Braun, Sydnee Cromer & Tim Massie
Kid ensemble: Aimee Mikulek, Angela Rusche, Brady Knox, Bradey Sexton, Chloe Partin, Gabe Neal, Jordan Bair & Makayla Platt

A 1996 musical adaptation of the 1988 Tom Hanks film Big. It involves a 12-year-old boy, Josh Baskin, who grows up overnight after being granted a wish by a “Zoltar Speaks” machine at a carnival. With the aid of his best friend, Josh must cope with his new adulthood while finding another “Zoltar” machine so that he can wish himself a kid again.

  • Thu, March 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 20 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 21 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 2pm

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February 19, 2015 · 10:02 am

PETER PAN Runs March 19-April 12

Nicholas McQuillen as John Darling, Alyson Snyder as Peter Pan & Bailey Rose as Wendy Darling.

Nicholas McQuillen as John Darling, Alyson Snyder as Peter Pan & Bailey Rose as Wendy Darling.

PETER PAN
Presented by Wright State University
March 19-April 12
Dayton

Directed by Joe Deer
Music directed by Scot Woolley
Choreographed by Greg Graham

Cast: Bruce Cromer as Captain Hook, Alyson Snyder as Peter Pan, Bailey Rose as Wendy Darling, Nicholas McQuillen as John Darling, Sam McLain as Michael Darling, Katie Post as Mrs. Darling, Madeline Sensenstiein as Liza, Tyler Simms as Smee, Alex Caldwell as Tiger Lily, Lauren Everett as Jane Darling & Eli Davis as Nana
Lost Boys: Danielle Bessler, Drew Bowen, Paige Dobkins, Kate Mueller, Layan Elwazani & Brynnan McNeill;
Pirates: Haylee Dobkins, Emsie Hapner, Cody Lewis, Wahuria Nyambura, Tyrell Reggins, Kyle Sell and Ben Tracy
Indians: Caroline Chisholm, Eli Davis, King Jones, Dakota Mullins, Phillip Stock, Hannah Struppa, Megan Valle, Meradith Zahn & swing Madeline Sensenstien

Based on the famous story by James Barrie, PETER PAN tells the tale of the mischievous boy who can fly, who never ages and who spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the spellbinding isles of Neverland as the playful leader of the Lost Boys.

  • Thu, March 19 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, April 2 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 4 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 5 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 8-9 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm

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February 19, 2015 · 8:57 am

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs March 19-28

BAB_25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Presented by Brieabi Productions
March 19-28
Anderson Township

Directed by Joey Schnell
Produced by John L. Schneider II

Cast: Monica Tenhover as Rona Lisa Peretti, Jeff Surber as Vice Principal Panch, Andy Vest as Mitch Mahoney, Christopher Ball as Chip Tolentino, Andrew Herbert as William Barfee, Pam Blessing as Leaf Coneybear, Anna Randazzo as Marcy Park, Regina Stack as Logainne Schwartzandgrubierre & Ashley Herbert as Olive Ostrovsky

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
A riotous ride complete with audience participation,

  • Thu-Sat, March 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 26-28 at 7:30pm

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February 18, 2015 · 11:47 am

IKELOS Runs Feb. 26-27

KTC_IkelusIKELOS
Presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 26-27
Over-the-Rhine

Initially presented as part of the 2014 FringeNext Series, Meddling Kids returns with Ikelos as part of Know Theatre’s Fringe Encore programming.

Diagnosed with narcolepsy at a surprisingly young age, awkward teenager Ike is learning to adjust to a life riddled with untimely and unpredictable spurts of sleep. As he struggles to pass his final semester of high school, Ike does his best to distinguish his whimsical dreams from his unpromising reality. Ike’s relatable narrative explores both the tragedy and humor of our fantasies.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 26-27 at 8pm

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