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November 7, 2014 · 11:47 am

EIGHT: THE REINDEER MONOLOGUES Runs Dec. 5-13

Terry Gosdin as Comet, Leah Strasser as Vixen, David Levy as Donner, Mike Fielder as Cupid & Linnea Bond as Blitzen.

Terry Gosdin as Comet, Leah Strasser as Vixen, David Levy as Donner, Mike Fielder as Cupid & Linnea Bond as Blitzen.

EIGHT: THE REINDEER MONOLOGUES
Presented by Falcon Theater
Dec. 5-13
Newport

Directed by Tara Williams

Cast: Eric Day as Dasher, Mike Fielder as Cupid, AJ Ford as Hollywood, Linnea Bond as Blitzen, Terry Gosdin as Comet, Lisa Dirkes as Dancer, David Levy as Donner & Leah Strasser as Vixen

Tired of the standard family-friendly Christmas fare? Want a little less jingle and a little more coal in your stocking? Have we got the show for you: eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. You’ve heard about the rumors about him and what he does in the toy shop. You’ve seen Vixen on late night talk shows, and heard about Rudolph’s big secret. Yes, the reindeer finally speak up and believe us: they do not hold back! Eight: The Reindeer Monologues is an adult romp up to the North Pole (and down Santa’s… well, you get the idea). Contains mature language and subject matter. 

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 11-13 at 8pm

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November 7, 2014 · 11:22 am

NUNSENSE Runs Dec. 2-6

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Presented by Dare to Defy Productions
Dec. 2-6
Dayton

Cast: Angie Thacker as Mother Superior/ Mary Regina, Angele Price as Sister Mary Hubert, Cassie Mikat, as Sister Robert Anne, Tori Kocher as Sister Mary Leo & Danielle Kubasky as Sister Mary Amnesia

Following the death of 52 of the 72 nuns, from the Sisters of Hoboken Parish due to their cooks’ unfortunate cooking abilities, Mother Superior has a dream that she should start a greeting card company to raise money for the funerals. The company is such a success that she accidentally spends all of the remaining money on a TV and VCR for the
convent, leaving her without funds to pay for the funerals for four of the dead sisters. The nuns are placed on ice and a variety show is staged to raise the necessary funeral expenses.

  • Tue, Dec. 2 at 6pm
  • Fri, Dec. 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 8pm

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November 7, 2014 · 10:59 am

FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS Runs Dec. 4-21

John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS
Presented by the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 4-21
West Price Hill

Direction and music direction by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Patti James

Cast: John Battagliese as Francis, Charlie Meredith as Sparky, Thomas Knapp as Smudge & Tyler Huckstep as Jinx.

FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS offers the best of FOREVER PLAID tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas Special.  At first Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous three minute and eleven second version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” – this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas which puts the “Day-O” in Excelsis!  This truly “heaven-sent” holiday treat will lift audiences’ spirits and remind youngsters that not all good music has to be auto-tuned.

  • Thu, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Dec. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm

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November 5, 2014 · 11:08 am

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL Run Dec. 5-13

CSPOH_Charlie Brown XmasA CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL
Presented by CenterStage Players of Ohio
Dec. 5-13
North College Hill

Directed by Karen Vanover

Based on the TV special, when Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is.

A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the story of Scrooge as if written by Dr. Seuss.

  • Fri, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 5, 2014 · 10:51 am

BLACK FLY SPRING Runs Dec. 4-7

Mac Blais, Tatum Hunter, Annelise Moloney & Alex Roberts.

Mac Blais, Tatum Hunter, Annelise Moloney & Alex Roberts.

BLACK FLY SPRING
Presented by Xavier University Theatre
Dec. 4-7
Evanston

Directed by Regina Pugh

Cast: Tatum Hunter as Lana, Mac Blais as George, Annelise Moloney as Kip & Alex Roberts

A year after her sister is killed while working as a war photographer, a young woman is set to present the photographs at a memorial. When she and her fiancé retreat to a lakeside mountain town to reflect and prepare, they find themselves at odds over their secrets, desires and their place in the world. A new play from a daring young playwright, BLACK FLY SPRING explores how we move forward during times of despair. The playwright, Nick Gandiello will be conducting audience talk-backs after the shows on Dec. 4-6.

  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 4-7 at 7:30pm

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