BLACK NATIVITY
Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Dec. 13-14
Forest Park
BLACK NATIVITY originally performed in 1961, was a celebration of more than just Christmas. BLACK NATIVITY celebrated what happened in Bethlehem some 2,000 years prior with a distinctly African American flavor, bringing to light not only the story of baby Jesus, but the beauty of gospel music and the genius of Hughes.
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CHICAGO
Presented by Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy
Nov. 29-Dec. 8
Avondale
Come see CASA’S big-top twist on this killer (LOL) musical!
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FELLOW PASSENGERS
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Dec. 6-15
Dayton
Directed by Dodie Lockwood
Cast: Chuck Larkowski, Megan Cooper & Franklin Johnson
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol story in a wonderful new adaptation titled, Fellow Passengers, opening Dec. 6 for two weekends. This fresh adaptation was written by Greg Carter, director of the Strawberry Workshop in Seattle, Washington. Fellow Passengers is a narrative version chock full of the beautiful language of Dickens’ original work.
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NUNCRACKERS
Presented by Troy Civic Theatre
Nov. 29-Dec. 14
Troy
Directed by Barrie Van Kirk
Produced by Sherry Scheuerman
Cast: Terressa Knoch as Rev. Mother, Jessica Carson as Sister Mary Hubert, Bonnie Littlejohn as Sister Robert Anne, McKenzie Stotler as Sister Mary Paul, Jason Studebaker as Sister Mary Leo, Don Kuchta and Kevin Glover as Father Virgil
Chorus: Sydney Edington & Chuck Fox
Children of Mount Saint Helen School: Kayleigh Gleason, Victoria Glover, William Gleason, Dalton Studebaker, Lauren Fonner, Jovie Studebaker & Campbell Zwierzchowski
The Sisters of the Convent in Hoboken are back in town (last seen in 1996) with the children from the Mount Saint Helen School and Father Virgil to share their gifts and talents with our community in a special Christmas program.
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A NEVERLAND CHRISTMAS CAROL
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre Youth Theatre
Dec. 6-15
Beavercreek
Directed by Teresa Connair
From the moment Peter Pan eavesdrops at the Darlings’ nursery window and overhears Mrs. Darling reading “A Christmas Carol” to her children, Christmas becomes more spirited than ever before! Come along on this grand holiday adventure as Wendy and her brothers accompany Peter back to Neverland to share the story of Scrooge and teach the lost boys the traditions of Christmas. When Captain Hook threatens to sabotage the festivities, the whole gang presents a comical Dickens-inspired reenactment to show Hook the error of his ways and save Christmas in Neverland.
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