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December 8, 2020 · 9:52 am

LEMONADE Presented Online by Equality Productions

EP_logoOn December 13 and/or 20, see the outdoor recording of the talented cast of LEMONADE written by James Prideaux, directed by Ed Cohen, and produced by Equality Productions with assistance from Falcon Theatre.

LEMONADE features a pair of Midwestern housewives who find themselves one afternoon trying to escape the boredom of their lives by selling lemonade on the side of a highway.  Along the way, we learn how much each needs passion and drama in their lives, true or not.  Funny and sad at the same time, LEMONADE reveals how desperately we seek to avoid the mundane and how little people really know what’s beneath the surface in their friends and the people we meet every day.

The talented actresses who volunteered their talents to raise money for Falcon Theatre are:

  • Katey Blood as Mabel
  • Eileen Earnest as Edith

TO RECEIVE THE YOUTUBE LINK for the recording, send a donation directly to Falcon Theatre @ https://falcontheater.net/patron-information/

The suggested donation is $10, but donate what you can. Then email equalityproductionscincy@gmail.com how much you donated so we can total the donations given.

In return, you will receive a link to the recording on the show days. The recording will only be available to view those two days.

Equality Productions produces online theater and is expected to raise nearly $2000 in 2020 for charitable organizations in the US and Canada. Its mission is to produce theater that focuses on the voices of women, people of color, and the LBGTQIA+ communities.

Visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Equality-Productions-in-Cincinnati-OH-105457637814367

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December 7, 2020 · 11:15 am

FROSTBITE FOLLIES 2020 Benefits Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLP_Frostbite Follies 2020CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS…AND SUPPORT US…VIRTUALLY!

Even when we can’t be together in person, we can still celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Cincinnati Landmark Productions announces today its first-ever virtual production: FROSTBITE FOLLIES 2020!

It’s fun, light and a celebration of the holiday season, featuring 60 minutes of well-known songs and comedy sketches performed by a small troupe of veteran actors filmed live at our venues earlier this month.

Patrons can purchase a virtual ticket for only $25, and all proceeds support Cincinnati Landmark Productions during this very difficult time.

Call (513) 241-6550 or Click Here to Purchase On-Line

FROSTBITE FOLLIES will be available on-line from December 11-27. Extended through Jan. 3rd! Patrons who purchase the virtual ticket can enjoy the performance whenever they would like and as often as they’d like during that time. Links will be emailed on December 11 or on the date of purchase during the run of the virtual show.

Note: the password-protected performance will be hosted on Vimeo, the popular streaming web site. Check to see if your smart TV has the Vimeo app – or if you have to ability to send a video from your phone, tablet or computer to your television – to enjoy this show on your big screen!

Cincinnati Landmark Productions like many arts organizations has been severely impacted by the pandemic and related shutdown/restrictions. Revenue losses are estimated at over $1 million. In addition to contributing to its Annual Fund Drive, patrons can help the organization survive by purchasing virtual tickets to this show.

FROSTBITE FOLLIES was staged and rehearsed with masks and social distancing for the safety of all involved. Performers were asked to be tested directly before filming, and all tests were negative.

For more information or to purchase your link, call (513) 241-6550 during normal box office hours: Monday through Friday, 11am to 5pm.

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December 7, 2020 · 10:35 am

Human Race Theatre Honors 8th Anniversary of Sandy Hook Tragedy

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The 2017 Cast of 26 PEBBLES. Photo credit: Scott J. Kimmins.

The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton’s premier professional theatre, is pleased to announce an “Encore Performance” of its 2017 world premiere production of 26 PEBBLES by Eric Ulloa – in recognition of the 8th anniversary of the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut.  The production, a fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise, will appear on the streaming platform Broadway On Demand from December 16 – 21, 2020.

“In the long list of mass shootings in our country, “ states Human Race Artistic Director Kevin Moore, “this one stands out so strongly because the victims were so young. Playwright and Broadway performer Eric Ulloa went to the community, interviewed the people of Newtown, and created this powerful play that looks at how the community came together to heal and find their way out of tragedy…to hope.”

This week of performances will serve as a fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise – the organization founded by families of the victims to create a culture that prevents violence, ends school shootings and other harmful acts against children.  “However, a secondary benefit exists,” said Moore.  “This compelling and hopeful story of a community working together to ascend from tragedy is a lesson that many communities could very much use right now.”

The original production was directed by Igor Goldin, and the cast included Christine Brunner, Gina Handy, Scott Hunt, Jennifer Joplin, Caitlin McWethy and Jason Podplesky.  Production Stage Manager was Lexi Muller.  Scenic Design by Scott J. Kimmins; Costume Design by Jessica Pitcairn; Lighting Design by John Rensel; and Composer/Sound Design by Jay Brunner.

Tickets will be available at Broadway On Demand starting December 9th.  A single viewing is $10, with an option to add additional donations.  All sales & donations will benefit Sandy Hook Promise.  For more information and links to buying tickets, visit www.humanracetheatre.org

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December 4, 2020 · 9:12 am

Walnut Hills High School’s VIRTUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Runs Online through Dec. 11

WHHS_Virtual Theatre FestivalFor Immediate release:

The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is proud to announce that our Virtual Theatre Festival is now streaming through December 11th!

This festival features five short productions that are entirely directed, acted, produced, and filmed by students.  The line up includes:

4 A.M.
By Jonathan Dorf
Directed by Sophia Rooksberry

10,000 CIGARETTES
By Alex Broun
Directed by Gabriel Donnelly

A PLAY WITH WORDS
By Peter Bloedel
Directed by Maya Busche

CASSIOPEIA
Written and Directed by Megan Graeler

I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT
By Bradley Hayward
Directed by Clare Graff
Assistant Directed by Nate Caudill 

Streaming pases are only $3 per show but service fees apply. 

To purchase a streaming pass, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

For complete cast lists, please visit:

https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/current-season/virtual-theatre-festival

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December 3, 2020 · 1:16 pm

TDW Home View Theatre Presents DENISE’S DO-OVER

TDW_Denises Do-Over promoDenise’s Do-Over by Susan Decatur is available for viewing on December 4 as the fifth installment of The Drama Workshop’s Home View Theatre series.

Ms. Decatur’s comedy about a divorcee entering the world of online dating was a natural choice for this series explains TDW Production Vice President Dennis Murphy, “When discussing Home Brew plays that would make good Home View choices, we were struck by the idea that with a few minor alterations, Denise’s Do-Over could be re-envisioned as a play about singles meeting thru a video conferencing site rather than on the phone.  An extra bonus was that the actors could all perform from the comfort and safety of their homes. Add in that the show’s director, Amanda Emmons-Shumate, was already familiar with this technology and it was a win-win-win situation!”

Peggy Allen plays Denise, a role that she played in the premiere of the stage version of the play.  Kristy Rucker plays Denise’s friend who convinces her to try online dating.  Chris Bishop, Rob Bucher, Jim Swarthout and Jim Waldfogle play Denise’s video dates.

Tickets for any of the Home View Theatre productions can be purchased at http://www.thedramaworkshop.org/homeview or by calling the box office at (513) 598-8303. Single videos are $5 or you can subscribe to the whole series for only $25.

Other Home View Theatre titles include:
 
Stranded Traveler, written and directed by Eric Thomas, a play about someone asking for money at a bus stop who is challenged to be honest about the request. It features Chris Bishop and Stephanie Klein.

Local Legends was directed by Alexa Justice and features seven local storytellers relaying their favorite ghostly tales. Some of the stories are related to Cincinnati history. The storytellers are Adrianna Marie Boris, Jeb Brack, Greg Hand, Kat Jones, Kat Klockow, Carolmarie Stock and Bill Stringer.

A Paranormal Investigation into The Raven, written and directed by Dennis Murphy, features Besty Bossart and CJ Bossart. Ms. Bossart plays the host of a paranormal investigation show, who is trying to get to the bottom of why a lovelorn man (Mr. Bossart) is being tortured by a phantom raven.

A Better Place, written by Eric Thomas and directed by Scott Unes, featuring Scott and Susan Unes. A man who’s having trouble getting over a breakup, asks for a ride from a rideshare driver. She agrees to take him on a voyage of the heart to get him to a better place, emotionally.

The Gift of the Magi adapted for the screen and directed by Dennis Murphy and starring Ray Lebowski, Anna Hazzard and D’Waughn Hazzard. A young couple discover the true meaning of love while celebrating their first Christmas together.

All of the Home View Theatre videos are presently available for viewing except for The Gift of the Magi which is expected to be released by December 23.

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