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August 13, 2013 · 2:49 pm

HAIR Runs Sept. 13-22

BCT_HairHAIR
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre
Sept. 13-22
Beavercreek

Directed by Doug Lloyd
Music direction by Linday Sherman
Choreographed by Stacy Gear

The original rock musical that changed the face of theatre, Hair tells the story of the “tribe” – a group of politically active, long-haired hippies living a bohemian life in New York City – fighting against the draft and the Vietnam War. Claude, Berger, Sheila and their friends struggle to balance their young lives, loves and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society. Ultimately, Claude must decide whether to resist the war as his friends have done, or to succumb to the pressures of his parents (and conservative America) to serve in Vietnam, compromising his pasafistic principles and risking his life. Filled with songs that became anthems of the anti-war movement and rock classics including, Aquarius, Let the Sun Shine In, Hair, Easy to be Hard, and Good Morning Starshine, Hair is the voice and the ideals of a generation that will continue to be relevant for years to come.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 3pm

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August 13, 2013 · 2:29 pm

REDFORD’S RULES on Sept. 10

CPI_Redfords RulesREDFORD’S RULES
Presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Sept. 10
Downtown

Written Doug Decatur & Joe E. Bobbitt
Directed by Jim Waldfogle
Music Coordianted by Bart Collins

Cast: Andrew Hensley as Steve, Ric Young as Greg “Doc”, Vernon Burns as JOE, Pat Hopkins as Austin, Tyler Boothe as Doug, Adrianne Underhill as Aunt Clara/Caitlin, Jodi Dunavan as Nancy/Tina, Tisha Boone as Julie/Marcy/Teller, Morgan Woodring as Keri/Receptionist & Greg Reinert as McFarland/Flasher

Steve is struggling with dating. His buddies’ conflicting ideas are more humorous than helpful. As a possible solution, Steve has invited their old college Professor to poker night. REDFORD’S RULES is a collection of good laughs and perhaps some thought provoking wisdom.

  • Tue, Sept. 10 at 7:30pm

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August 12, 2013 · 9:12 am

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Runs Sept. 13-29

mpi_logoBAREFOOT IN THE PARK
Presented by Mariemont Players Inc.
Sept. 13-29
Mariemont

Directed by Roberto Henriquez
Produced by Jo Anne Bessette

Cast: Samantha Isler as Corrie Bratter, Robert Warfel as Telephone Repairman, Art Kibby as Delivery Man, Joe Hooker as Paul Bratter, Sandy Schlueter as Mrs. Ethel Banks & Arny Stoller as Victor Valasco

Newlyweds Paul, a buttoned-down lawyer, and Corie, his free-spirit wife, have a passionate relationship. But dealing with their tiny fifth floor walk-up, a nosy neighbor who lives in the attic, a loopy mother and bad plumbing leads to loads of laughs and learning to live and love.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13 & 14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept 22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 27 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept 28 t 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm

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August 9, 2013 · 11:31 am

OTHER DESERT CITIES Runs Sept. 4-22

ETC_Other Desert CitiesOTHER DESERT CITIES
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 4-22
Over-the-Rhine

Reviews: Behind the Curtain | CityBeat | Enquirer | Broadway World Cincy |

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers

Cast: Sara Mackie as Brooke Wyeth, Dennis Parlato as Lyman Wyeth, Amy Warner as Polly Wyeth, Dale Hodges as Silda Grauman & Ryan Wesley Gilreath as Trip Wyeth

A new play by the creator of TV’s hit drama Brothers and Sisters, this searing comedy was named the Outstanding Play by the Outer Critics Circle and called “the best new play on Broadway” by The New York Times. When a once-promising novelist returns home to Palm Springs to visit her parents, conflict ensues after she reveals the imminent publication of her juicy tell-all memoir—a book that focuses on the politically explosive and tragic death of her antiwar-activist brother. With her parents trying to cling to their Reaganesque social status, the family is thrown into turmoil and must come to grips with its painful past. This critically acclaimed new play crackles with wit, razor-sharp one-liners, a fierce cast of characters, and a storyline that grabs you from the opening scene to its riveting conclusion.

  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 4-5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 10-12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 13 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 20 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm

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August 9, 2013 · 10:13 am

45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY Runs Aug. 23-Sept. 8

DTG_35 Seconds from Broadway45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Aug. 23-Sept. 8
Dayton

Directed by Fred Blumenthal
Produced by K.L.Storer

Cast: Saul Caplan as Mickey Fox, K.L.Storer as Andrew Duncan, Marcus Simmons II as Solomon Mantutu, Dave Nickel as Bernie, Mary Mykytka as Megan Woods, Debra A. Kent as Arlene, Debra Strauss as Cindy, Patty Bell as Raylean, John Spitler as Charles, Terry Larson as Zelda, Gail Andrews Turner as Bessie & Steve Kantor as Harry Fox

America’s comedy master sets this piece in the “Polish Tearoom,” a place not unlike the real Hotel Edison coffee shop in NYC where Simon once sipped coffee while meeting with other entertainment pros. In this warm and gentle comedy of remembrance, show business insiders, Broadway wannabes and the occasional tourist traipse in and out, each with a unique story. All the while a 60-ish Borsht Belt standup, Mickey Fox, dispenses one-liners, negotiates with a London producer and deals with a very needy brother-in-law.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 3pm
  • Fri, Aug. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 31 at 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 1 at 3pm
  • Fri, Sept. 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 3pm

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