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January 23, 2026 · 9:56 am

Passion, Persecution, and the Power of Theatre: Join Walnut Hills High School this February for Paula Vogel’s INDECENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jonathan Rubin as Lemml, Clark Sayre as Sholem Asch, and Lauryn Shafer as Madje Asch. Costumes by Al Carmicle. Hair and Makeup by Cyrus Redding. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Cincinnati, OH- The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is thrilled to welcome you to their Senior High Winter Play, Paula Vogel’s INDECENT.  The show runs February 12-14th 7 pm; with one matinee on February 14th at 2 pm. All performances take place in Walnut Hills High School’s Westheimer Auditorium.

Powerful and haunting, Indecent by Paula Vogel tells the true story behind the controversial 1923 Broadway production of Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance. Exploring themes of love, censorship, and the resilience of art in the face of oppression, this play weaves music, dance, and storytelling into a moving tapestry. Indecent is a celebration of the enduring power of theatre and a must-see for audiences who crave thought-provoking drama.

“Indecent is an incredibly moving play that tells the story of Jewish tragedy and perseverance, both in America, and Europe,” says director Mike Sherman. “It is also a story about the power of theatre to inspire hope and societal change across generations.”

“Indecent forces us to ask questions about artistic freedom and the responsibility of actors to their communities.” states actress Adelaide Linser, “It is a vital reminder of the arts’ ability to open minds, challenge boundaries, and give life back to stories that have been erased.”

Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for students.Tickets can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

Content advisory: This show is recommended for ages 13 and up.

This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by:

  • The Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund
  • The Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation
  • Wings Walnut Hills Theatre Boosters
  • WHHS Parent Association
  • Dr. Pepper and Family

Featuring Jonathan Rubin as Lemml, Clark Sayre as Sholem Asch, Lauryn Shafer as Madje Asch, Adelaide Linser as Dorothee/Halina/Manke, Caroline Lovelace as Reina/Chana/Rifkele, Violet Kimnach as Virginia McFadden/Rifkele/Ensemble, Adah Mosher as Elsa/Rifkele/Bagelman Sister/Ensemble, Kendra Sullivan as Freida/Bagelman Sister/Ensemble/Dance Captain, Katherine Hoffman as Mrs. Peretz/Dr. Hornig/Ensemble, Amelia Hoops as Vera/Sarah/Esther/Wiegala Singer/Ensemble, Devlin Kennedy as Avram/Cornovsky/Ensemble, Carter Symon as John Rosen/Ensemble, C.C. Wise as Medel/Nahkmen/Ensemble, Charles Burdsall as Harry Weinberger/ Rabbi Joseph Silverman/Ensemble, Zachary Stucker as Otto/Yekel/Peretz/Schidkraut/Ensemble, Oscar Syroney as Officer Benjamin Bailey/Bartender/Judge McIntyre/Ensemble, Jackson Alexander as Isaac/Ensemble/Swing, Sunny Durig-Roos as Lazar/Ensemble/Swing, Levin Hobson as Nelly Friedman/Violin, Ana Smith as Mayar Balsam/Clarinet, and Winter Cruser as Moriz Godowsky/Eugene O’Neill/Accordion.

  • Director- Mike Sherman
  • Assistant Director/Dramaturg/Dialect Coach- Noa Jaffee
  • Technical Director-  Joe Mitchell
  • Student Technical Director/Production Stage Manager/Co-Scenic Designer- Abbie Kershner
  • Assistant Stage Managers- McKenzie Bell and Easton Taylor
  • Music Director- Steve Goers
  • Choreographer- Kate Stark
  • Student Choreographer- Elijah Cook
  • Intimacy Coordinator- Erin Carr
  • Costume Designer/Manager- Alice Carmicle
  • Hair and Makeup Designer- Cyrus Redding
  • Marketing and Publicity Manager- Adelaide Linser
  • House Manager- Ellie Cook
  • Lighting Designer- Eleanor Jackson
  • Lighting Managers- Dallon Hatton and Eleanor Jackson
  • Props Designer-Norah Boehm
  • Props Manager- Asher Morin
  • Co-Scenic Designer-Riley Coleman
  • Scenic Manager- Lily Pavelka
  • Lead Scenic Artist- Polly Wilson
  • Sound Designers- Violet Garitson and Lily Pavelka
  • Sound Manager- Violet Garitson

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January 15, 2026 · 6:31 am

CONTRADICTION OF THE SOUTHERN SOUL Cancelled at Human Race Theatre Company

Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Human Race Theatre Company will no longer be presenting Contradiction of The Southern Soul, originally scheduled for March 2026.  Contradiction was a special presentation and not a part of the subscription series.

We were thrilled to share this heartfelt, music-filled memory play from Broadway and cabaret star Sally Mayes. Though we won’t be bringing this one-woman show to the Loft Theatre stage, we look forward to presenting more stories that move, inspire, and entertain in the rest of our 40th Anniversary Season.

Ticket Holders:
If you purchased tickets, please contact the Dayton Live Box Office at 937-228-3630 to donate the cost of your ticket, exchange for another show this season, or receive a refund.

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January 15, 2026 · 6:31 am

Know Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne

This award-winning play explores the infinite possibilities in one couple’s love story

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati is proud to present the Regional Premiere of Constellations, by British playwright Nick Payne. Directed by Know Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Bridget Leak, this sparkling and passionate love story about one relationship across parallel universes has captivated audiences on the West End and on Broadway and garnered two Olivier awards.

Marianne is a physicist. Roland is a beekeeper. After a chance encounter at their friend’s barbecue, they date, and break up. Or maybe they don’t. Maybe they fall in love and live happily ever after. Or again, maybe they don’t. Exploring the vast possibilities contained in our ordinary lives, this tender romance lives in multiple realities through its language, questioning the infinite paths that one couple takes, based on the phrasing of a sentence.

Director Bridget Leak is reminded of a time when she was walking with a loved one through the most trying time of their life, “We all wished we had done it with more grace. The superpower of this play is the knowledge that in a universe of endless possibilities, there was one time when you were enough.” Running February 12–22, 2026. Playwright Sponsors: Michele & Drew Petersen.

Rating: PG
CW: Cancer, Dying with Dignity
Run time: 90 minutes with no intermission

Cast

  • Caitlin McWethy (Marianne)
  • Phineas Clark (Roland)

Production Team: Melissa Bennett (Scenic Designer), Marly Wooster (Lighting Designer), Ben Trader (Assistant Lighting Designer) Noelle Wedig-Johnston (Costume Designer), Trey Tatum (Sound Designer), Julia Guichard (Dialect Coach), and Drew Homan (Technical Director.) Production Stage Manager is Rebecca Armstrong.

Performance Information

CONSTELLATIONS runs February 12 – 22, 2026

Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

All evening performances are at 7:30pm, matinee performances are at 2pm; the Know opens its door to guests one hour before curtain.

Arts & Service Industry Night: Monday, February 16th at 7:30pm

ASL-Interpretation: Friday, February 20th at 7:30pm

Ticket Information

  • Single tickets : $38
  • Tickets for Constellations can be purchased at https://www.knowtheatre.com/constellations/
  • Flex Pass : $190
  • 6 MainStage tickets in any combination for the price of 5 ($228 value)
  • Welcome Thursdays: Each Thursday during MainStage productions we offer Pay-What-You-Wish Walk-Up tickets and $15 online tickets.
  • Industry Night: $20 Tickets for Arts & Service Industry Professionals
  • Group Pricing at 10+ tickets (Save 19%)

Know Theatre of Cincinnati exists to build belonging through bold theatre.

Know Theatre is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Know Theatre is also supported by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group.

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January 15, 2026 · 6:30 am

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents Regional Premiere Drama WHERE WE STAND, Jan. 31-Feb. 22


(Cincinnati, OH) A secret shared. A community tested. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) kicks off the new year with the regional premiere drama Where We Stand by Donnetta Lavinia Grays. Rich in humor, music, and heart, this lyrical solo-theater piece explores the story of an individual driven to the brink, challenging our understanding of forgiveness, mercy, and who is truly worthy of either. Directed by Candice Handy, Where We Stand takes the stage January 31–February 22, 2026.

What does community mean? And what do we owe to one another? In a town running low on compassion, a mysterious outsider stands before their community to confess a life-altering choice made at the crossroads of desperation and desire. A gripping blend of fable and modern-day storytelling, this stirring, poetic solo piece invites the audience to become part of the story, weighing mercy against consequence in real time.

When I first read Where We Stand, it blew me away and I knew immediately we had to do it,” says ETC’s Producing Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers. “It’s about judgment, condemnation, and being right or wrong—themes that resonate so clearly with our society now. I think our country has gotten to a place where we’ve forgotten about compassion, redemption, or the potential for salvation that every individual might find within themselves. The show has gorgeous music as part of the plot and brings to life multiple characters played by just one person. It’s a craft that some actors have, to do a one-person show and Torie certainly has it.”

About the Cast
Torie Wiggins (Man) has performed many solo shows at various venues across the country, including Your Negro Tour Guide and His Eye is on the Sparrow at Ensemble Theatre. Some of her film work includes A Christmas Melody, starring and directed by Mariah Carey and The Old Man and the Gun with Robert Redford and Danny Glover. She has performed with and directed at many local theatres, appearing on the stages at Know Theatre of Cincinnati,
Human Race Theatre Company, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. She has also worked with WAM Theatre in The Berkshires and The Resident Acting Company in New York City.

Production team: Brian c. Mehring (Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer), Jason Alexander Holmes (Music Director), Dr. Daryl L. Harris (Costume Designer), Robert Carlton Stimmel (Sound Designer), Shannon Rae Lutz (Properties Curator & Design Assistant), and Jacob Dowell (Technical Director). Production Stage Manager is Lexi Muller. Assistant Stage Manager is Maddi O’Connell.

Performance Information
Performances Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. A complete calendar of performances is available at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

Ticket Prices
Tickets start at $22 for adults; student tickets are $29; and children are $27. Half-Price Rush Tickets: All remaining tickets for the current day’s performance(s) are available two hours prior to each show time for half-price (discount only applies to adult tickets) when purchasing by phone or in person.

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2025–2026 Season Presenting Sponsor is the LKC Foundation.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich, and inspire our audiences

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January 6, 2026 · 6:03 pm

Lucy Darling: SIMPLY DARLING | March 22, 2026 | Aronoff Center

Viral Sensation Lucy Darling is Coming to Cincinnati
in Touring Show SIMPLY DARLING

March 22, 2026
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Tickets on sale Friday, January 9 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Carisa Hendrix, the performer behind the glamorous 1940s-style socialite Lucy Darling, is back on tour with her show, Simply Darling, which will make its much-anticipated Cincinnati debut at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2025-26 CAA Presents! Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 9 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

Hendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to twenty-one million views. Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about. From coast to coast, her shows have sold out in record time, proof that Lucy Darling’s blend of wit, sweetness, and old-Hollywood glamour has struck a chord with audiences.

Now, Hendrix is bringing more sharp-tongued charm to the stage in Simply Darling, a touring variety show that is designed to give the fans even more of what they have been craving – the perfect chance to take a break from reality and indulge in the mischief, sarcasm, and wonder that we all deserve.

After a year of sold-out performances across North America, Simply Darling is Lucy’s answer to her fans’ demand for more. The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, and part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.

For more information about Carisa Hendrix and Lucy Darling, visit https://www.carisahendrix.com/.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS 

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), MIAMI UNIVERSITY, ARTSWAVE, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRIHEALTH 

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, altafiber, Bahl & Gaynor, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Lucy Darling: Simply Darling
WHEN:               Sunday, March 22, 2026 – 7:00 PM
WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
PRICE:                 Ticket prices start at $52.50, inclusive of all fees.
INFO:                  Carisa Hendrix, the performer behind the glamorous 1940s-style socialite Lucy Darling, is back on tour with her show, Simply Darling. After a year of sold-out performances across North America, Simply Darling is Lucy’s answer to her fans’ demand for more. The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, January 9 at 10:00 AM

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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