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January 27, 2015 · 11:14 am

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS Runs Feb. 27-March 15

DTG_Under the ElmsDESIRE UNDER THE ELMS
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Feb. 27-March 15
Dayton

Directed by Craig Smith
Produced by Debra A. Kent

Cast: Dave Nickel as Ephraim Cabot, Danielle Dawler as Abbie Putnam-Cabot, Alexander Chilton as Eben Cabot, Mark Anderson as Simeon Cabot, Adam Clevenger as Peter Cabot, William Styles as Sheriff/Old Farmer, Rick Flynn as Fiddler Voice, Brianna Caron as Young Girl, Harry Shepard as Man & Sarah Saunders as Woman

This American classic by America’s leading playwright, Eugene O’Neill, is the story of an old, flinty New England hardscrabble farmer determined to take a young wife after burying his first two, and the raging conflict that follows with his sons and the young wife. “Hauntingly filled with love and loathing.” Greek tragedy imposed on an American landscape.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 3pm
  • Fri, March 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 7 at 5pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 3pm
  • Fri, March 13 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 14 at 5pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 3pm

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January 26, 2015 · 11:16 am

FOUND A PEANUT Runs Feb. 25-March 1

MU_Found a Peanut logo2FOUND A PEANUT
Presented by Miami University
Feb. 25-March 1
Oxford

Directed by Joshua Horowitz
Assistant directed by Theresa Liebhart

Cast: Caleb Schirmer as Jeffrey Smolowitz, Richard Dent as Mike Rosen, Jordan Gravely as Melody Rosen, Kaela Smith as Joanie Bernstein, Aidan McBreen as Little Earl, Jeremiah Plessinger as Scott, JP Horton as Ernie & Jacob Groth as Shane

This coming of age comedy-drama depicts the backyard world of childhood, with its bullies and victims, leaders and outsiders, brats and tattle-tales, friendships and sibling interchanges, and of course, the games. As the children play, we watch as they suffer the indignities of name-calling, learning responsibility, and trying to fit in.

  • Wed-Fri, Feb. 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Feb. 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 2pm

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January 23, 2015 · 9:40 am

LOVE LETTERS Runs Feb. 13-15

RS_Love lettersLOVE LETTERS
Presented by Riverstage Community Theatre
Feb. 13-15
New Richmond

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III writes his first letter to Melissa Gardner to tell her she looks like a lost princess. They are both seven years old. For the next fifty years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and children and careers, they pour out the secrets of their hearts to each other. They defy a fate that schemes to keep them apart, and lives – through letters – for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other.

  • Fri, Feb. 13th at 7pm (David Vornholt & Tracey Garteiz)
  • Sat, Feb. 14 at 2pm & 7pm (Jennifer Taylor & Roger Q. Hawkins)
  • Sun, Feb. 15 at 2pm (Denise Rocklin & Peter Weiglin)

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January 20, 2015 · 11:48 am

LITTLE WOMEN Runs Feb. 20-March 21

Clockwise from top left: Maggie Lou Rader as Jo, Kelly Mengelkoch as Meg, Courtney Lucien as Amy, Annie Fitzpatrick as Marmee and Caitlin McWethy as Beth. PHoto by Cal Harris.

Clockwise from top left: Maggie Lou Rader as Jo, Kelly Mengelkoch as Meg, Courtney Lucien as Amy, Annie Fitzpatrick as Marmee and Caitlin McWethy as Beth. Photo by Cal Harris.

LITTLE WOMEN
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Feb. 20-March 21
Downtown

Directed by Sara Clark

Cast includes: Maggie Lou Rader as Jo, Annie Fitzpatrick as Marmee, Kelly Mengelkoch as Meg, Caitlin McWethy as Beth & Courtney Lucien as Amy

Louisa May Alcott’s treasured classic, LITTLE WOMEN tells the enduring story of the March family – a lively, American household living in refined poverty.  With her husband away in the American Civil War, Marmee is left alone to bring up their four girls; romantic Meg, shy Beth, willful Amy and of course, fiery and independent Jo.  Through the intertwining lives of the sisters we see the familiar frustrations, contradictions and duties that constitute family life and love. We share in the hardships and heartbreak, humor and humility of these passionate and unique young women.  Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences in her celebrated novel, LITTLE WOMEN will enchant all of us all over again in this new adaptation for the stage.

  • In preview, Wed-Thu, Feb. 18-19 at 7:30pm. All seats $21.
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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January 20, 2015 · 11:09 am

A NICE FAMILY GATHERING Runs Feb. 20-March 7

Jerry Yearout as Carl, Kent Smith as Jerry, Mike Burke as Michael, Harold, Amanda Borchers as Stacy, Marcia Grant as Mom, Dawn Lindsey as Jill & Murphy as DadPhoto by Angie Lipscomb Photography.

Jerry Yearout as Carl, Kent Smith as Jerry, Mike Burke as Michael, Amanda Borchers as Stacy, Marcia Grant as Mom, Dawn Lindsey as Jill & Harold Murphy as Dad. Photo by Angie Lipscomb Photography.

A NICE FAMILY GATHERING
Presented by Sunset Players Inc.
Feb. 20-March 7
West Price Hill

Directed by Don Frimming

Cast: Harold Murphy as Dad, Marcia Grant as Mom, Jerry Yearout as Carl, Dawn Lindsey as Jill, Mike Burke as Michael, Amanda Borchers as Stacy & Kent Smith as Jerry

Funny & touching, A NICE FAMILY GATHERING is a ghostly love story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her before he died. Now he’s a ghost on a mission, and his son Carl is the unlikely messenger on Thanksgiving Day. When mom’s date arrives for dinner, the bombshell announcements are made, hormones are out of whack, and hilarity ensues!

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 5-7 at 8pm

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