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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 26-Dec. 28

Bruce Cromer as Ebenezer Scrogge & Von Eric Huhn as Tiny Tim. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Bruce Cromer as Ebenezer Scrogge & Von Eric Huhn as Tiny Tim. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 26-Dec. 28
Eden Park

Directed by Michael Evan Haney
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Ollie Corchado as Dick Wilkins, Bruce Cromer as Ebenezer Scrooge, Craig Wesley Divino as Fred, Tad Ehlers as Peter Cratchit/Gregory/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s, Joy Farmer-Clary as Belle/Catherine Margaret, Annie Fitzpatrick as Mrs. Fezziwig/Patience, Ryan Wesley Gilreath as Bob Cratchit/Schoolmaster Oxlip, Nathan E. Goodlett as George/Charles/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s, Joseph Forest Lennon Hamzy as Ignorance/Matthew/Rich Son at Fezziwig’s, Jay Hobson as Undertaker/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Dale Hodges as Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Peake, Jared Joplin as Young and Mature Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future, Kelly Mengelkoch as Mrs. Cratchit/Laundress at Fezziwig’s, Gregory Procaccino as Jacob Marley/Old Joe, Alex Purcell as Constable at Fezziwig’s/Caroler, Delaney Ragusa as Martha Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Douglas Rees as Mr. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present, Christopher Michael Richardson as Man with Pipe/Caroler/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Laurie Roberts as Rose/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Nick Rose as Mr. Cupp/Percy/Father at Fezziwig’s, Jordan Shaw as Want/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ty Joseph Shelton as Tiny Tim, Kinley Brooke Soemaker as Fan/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Claire Simba as Scrubwoman(Mary) at Fezziwig’s/Caroler, Stephen Skiles as Mr. Sosser/Topper/Man with Shoe Shine/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Livvy Stubrenauch as Belinda Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Kelsey Torstveit as Mrs. Dilber/Caroler/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ethan Verderber as Boy Scrooge/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Bootback & D’Amante M. Wilson as Poulteress/Guest at Fezziwig’s

The Playhouse’s version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life — his first love Belle, his kindhearted employer Fezziwig, his nephew Fred and his heartily abused clerk Bob Cratchit — he realizes that it’s never too late to change his miserly ways. A CHRISTMAS CAROL’s heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year. A CHRISTMAS CAROL is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted.

  • Wed, Nov. 26 at 7pm
  • Fri, Nov. 28 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 30 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 4-5 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec 6 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 11-12 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 16-19 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 22 at 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri, Dec. 26 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 27-28 at 2pm & 7pm

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THE WEDDING SINGER Runs Nov. 14-23

PS_The Wedding SingerTHE WEDDING SINGER
Presented by Playhouse South
Nov. 14-23
Kettering

Directed by Jen Skudlarek
Music directed by Jason Clark
Choreographed by Lisa Glover

Cast includes: Jeremy Aldridge as Robbie, Lauren Stubbs as Julia, Michael Vanderveen Jr. as Sammy, Brett Norgaard as George, Lisa Glover as Holly, John-Michael Vanover as Glen, Mackensie Vonderbrink as Linda and Donna Cason as Grandma Rosie

Remember the totally awesome days of neon and spandex? They’re Here! Playhouse South is going full on 1980’s with their production of THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the popular 1998 film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The show takes place in 1986 and follows Robbie Hart, New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. When his fiancee leaves him at the altar, he discovers that he cannot stand to be around weddings and lashes out at every happy couple for whom he sings. Heartbroken, he is forced to reexamine the meaning of love and marriage before he destroys every wedding in New Jersey. With the help of Julia, a local catering waitress, Robbie embarks on a hilarious journey of identity, romance, and Bar Mitzvahs.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 16 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 2pm

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Bart’s Bards Seeking Director for Summer Musical

BB_logoBart’s Bards, a Christian theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Parish, is holding an Open Call for Directors for our summer musical. The show runs June 18 – 21, 2015 and is performed on the Ray Sowell Memorial Stage in the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center in Springfield Township, OH. Interested persons should email Erica Mason at erica.mason@cchmc.org to confirm a 30 minute appointment time on one of the following dates:

  • Saturday November 22, 2014, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Monday November 24, 2014, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Please present your directing ideas for one, or more, of the following shows: Peter Pan, Annie or The King & I. You may also pitch your own show, but it must include children in the cast. Please note: your appointment time will be 30 minutes no matter how many shows you pitch.

Please be prepared with the following items:

  1. Your theatrical resume and contact information.
  2. List any production or technical crew persons that work with you on a regular basis.
  3. Regarding the chosen musical (one of the three suggested), please answer the following questions:
  • What technical issues does the show present, and how would you resolve them?
  • Are there any foreseen casting difficulties with the show?
  • How would you over-come them?
  • What draws you to want to be a director?
  • What would make somebody want to see this show?

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Bart’s Bards Board Co-Chairwoman, Erica Mason, at erica.mason@cchmc.org.

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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Runs Nov. 21-Dec 13

Jeremy Dubin, Justin McCombs, Jeremy Dubin and Justin McCombs. Photo and design by Cal Harris.

Jeremy Dubin, Justin McCombs, Jeremy Dubin and Justin McCombs. Photo and design by Cal Harris.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Nov. 21-Dec 13
Downtown

Directed by Patrick Flick

Cast: Bill Chance, Frank Delaney, Jeremy Dubin, Andrew Gehrlein, Josh Katawick, Courtney Lucien, Justin McCombs, Miranda McGee, Caitlin McWethy, Maggie Lou Rader, Paul Riopelle, Abby Rowold, Tess Talbot & Brent Vimtrup

Double the antics! Double the hijinks! Double the twins! That’s right, Shakespeare’s earliest and wackiest comedy features not one, but TWO sets of identical twins, leading to twice the confusion, and twice the fun. Twin masters Antipholus and Antipholus and their twin servants Dromio and Dromio, separated at birth and each unknown to the other, just happen to end up in the same town on the same day. What ensues is an increasingly unlikely string of misunderstandings and mistaken identities as the twins unintentionally wreak havoc on each other’s lives.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Nov. 19-20 at 7:30pm. All seats $21.
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 29 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 30 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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ISN’T IT ROMANTIC Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 7

DTG_Isnt it RomanticISN’T IT ROMANTIC
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Nov. 21-Dec. 7
Dayton

Directed by Marcia Nowik

Cast: Angela Timpone as Jamie Blumberg, Lauren Caldwell as Harriet Cornwall, Wayne Wolfe as Marty Sterling, Marcella Balin as Tasha Blumberg, Richard Young as Simon Blumbert, Dorothy Michalski as Lillian Cornwall, Dave Gaylor as Paul Stuart & Scott Huffman as Vladimin

It’s the late 1970’s New York where women share their thoughts and desires with each other and press on to Have It All as they end their twenties. Job? Boyfriend? Husband? Children? And what to do about meddling parents and friends? Enjoy the holiday season with this delightful comedy.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 3pm
  • Fri, Nov. 28 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 29 at 5pm
  • Sun, Nov. 30 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 3pm

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