GOD OF CARNAGE
Presented by Xavier Players
Nov. 14-16
Evanston
Described as “savagely funny” by the International Herald Tribune, this comedy follows two sets of parents who meet after a playground fight between their sons to discuss the incident in a rational manner. As the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in a chaotic clash of egos and accusations.
Filed under On Stage
PUZZLES
Presented by Miami University
Nov. 6-8
Oxford
Written and directed by DayDay Robinson
PUZZLES is about four individuals with autism. Marcus, 18, becomes physically aggressive when upset or confused. Eric, 33, is trying to find love and understand social ques. Kayla, 15, is a foster child passed from different homes who is just trying to find a family to call her own and Bobby, 10, is trying to understand the changes with his body. Each of these characters tells a story from an important day of their lives and are able to find voices in a society that leaves them voiceless.
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Deirdre Manning as Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dec. 3-Jan. 4
Over-the-Rhine
Directed by D. Lynn Meyers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll
Cast: Deidre Manning as Briar Rose, Terrance J. Ganser as Prince William/Edward, Deb G. Girdler as Wisteria, Michael G. Bath as Falcon, Sara Mackie as Marigold, Brooke Steele as Daisy, Denise Devlin as Lilac, Kate Wilford as Queen Olivia, Phil Fiorni as King Stefan,Geofrey Warren Barnes as Wizard, Kadeem Ali Harris as Bud, Molly Israel as Blossom, Aziza Macklin as Petal, Patrick E. Phillips as Branch/Dragon, Emily Scott as Bloom & Natalie Joyce Smith as Stem
Romance, comedy, action, rock n’ roll, and opera—this magical, musical version of Sleeping Beautyhas it all! Meet Briar Rose, her overprotective parents, three wacky fairies (and a wicked one), and a dragon with an attitude as our contemporary twist on the classic tale returns to Ensemble’s stage. From the creators of Cinderella and Snow White, this enchanted and memorable musical will delight audiences of all ages this holiday season.
Filed under On Stage
Jim Ward as Scrooge. Photo by Richard O. Jones.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Dec. 3-7
Hamilton
Directed by Patricia Ganz
Produced by Kevin Brunck, Joellyn Goos & Tracy Botos
Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption comes to life on the GHCT stage just in time for the holidays! Join us for this beloved holiday tradition and experience the arrival of the ghosts, the “Bah Humbugs” and Scrooge’s joyful discovery of life and love.
Filed under On Stage
RAPUNZEL AND THE PRINCE
Presented by RiverStage Community Theatre
Nov. 21 & 22
New Richmond
A comedic adaptation of the fairytale.
Filed under Family-Friendly, On Stage
