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Brian Berendts, Elizabeth A. Harris, Michael Hall & Sue Breving. Photo by: Mikki Schaffner.

SLOW DESCENT FROM HEAVEN
Presented by New Edgecliff Theatre
Feb. 20-March 2
Clifton

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

Directed by Ed Cohen

Cast: Brian Berendts, Elizabeth A. Harris, Michael Hall & Sue Breving

Relationships for Molly have never come easy; part of that might have to do with the fact that she’s worked hard to advance her career as a NASA scientist in the late twenty first century. From the passionate Russian lover to the practical minded momma’s boy, she has her work cut out for her. Taking a glimpse into Molly’s life in between two world-changing events in NASA, we see that life for some is a lot like the painful push to leave the Earth’s atmosphere, while for others it’s more like the slow descent back down from Heaven.

• Wed-Sat, Feb. 20-23 at 7:30pm
• Tue-Sat, Feb. 27-March 2 at 7:30pm

Official page with online ticketing |

Bonnie Emmer as Beth Finnegan & Nate Netzley as Brian Dowd.

(Cheviot, Ohio) The Drama Workshop’s production of “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”, by Jack Neary, has been selected to be the State of Ohio representative to the American Association of Community Theater Division 3 regional play festival. The festival will host community theaters from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. It will be held in April at the Schauer Arts & Activities Center in Hartford, Wisconsin.

The two-person comedy was named as the Ohio entry in the regional festival after TDW presented a one-hour excerpt at the Ohio AACT Festival, held this past weekend at Seton High School in Cincinnati. Additionally, Nate Netzley and Bonnie Emmer both received acting awards, and Gretchen Gantner and Bonnie Emmer received an award for costuming.

Supporting Netzley and Emmer at the state festival was a TDW production crew including director/producer Ray Persing, stage manager Tobie Braverman, sound designer Jason Cox, and backstage crew Elaine Volker and Cindy Emmer.

“Jerry Finnegan’s Sister” recounts the relationship between Brian Dowd, played by Netzley, and Beth Finnegan, played by Emmer. Ever since the Finnegans moved in next door, Brian has wrestled with an unrequited ‘something’ for his best friend’s sister. The trouble is that every time he’s spoken with her for more than 30 seconds, he’s ended up with his foot in his mouth. Now 23 and a junior in college, Brian has learned that Jerry Finnegan’s sister is planning to get married – and he knows that his time has now run out. The audience follows along as he relives his past encounters with Beth, while he tries to work up the courage to finally tell her how he feels.

“Jerry Finnegan’s Sister” was enthusiastically received by audiences over its opening weekend. The final three performances will be at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, over this coming weekend. Show times are 8 pm on January 25 and 26, and 2 pm on January 27. Seating is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. All seats are $15, and may be reserved by phoning the TDW ticket line at 513.598.8303, or online at http://www.thedramaworkshop.org.

For additional information, please contact Gretchen Gantner at 513.470.5516 or at groose1876@aol.com.

THE DRAMA WORKSHOP was founded in 1954. TDW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of theatrical arts. Based at the newly renovated Glenmore Playhouse in Cheviot, The Drama Workshop is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Association of Community Theaters. TDW productions have been regularly selected to represent the Southwest Ohio region at the Ohio Community Theater Association annual conference. Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in helping to advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group through our website at http://www.thedramaworkshop.org or by phone at 513-598-8303.

THE DRAMA WORKSHOP will hold auditions for their 5th and final show in their inaugural season at The Glenmore Playhouse.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by Neil Simon

Directed by Laura Boggs
Produced by Mary Stone
Assistant Producer: Leslie Roden

Monday, February 4 from 6:30-9:00 pm
Wednesday, February 6 from 6:30-9:00 pm
Callbacks Friday, February 8 at 6:30 pm

At The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, Ohio, 45211.

Cold reads only. No appointments necessary. If available, please bring headshot and resume. For questions, contact producer Mary Stone at maryinnyc@yahoo.com

Performance Dates: April 26, 27, 28, May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12, 2013.

A conservative young lawyer and his irrepressible bride struggle with marital discord after the ecstasy of the honeymoon gives way to the reality of setting up housekeeping in a five-flight walk-up. Throw in an emotionally repressed mother-in-law, a bohemian upstairs neighbor, and a bottle of Ouzo, and you end up with a laugh-a-minute comedy that will keep you in stitches! A Neil Simon classic.

2 Women, 4 Men

Cast:

• Corie Bratter–pretty, free-spirited young bride of Paul. Stage Age: age 22-32
•  Paul Bratter –conservative young lawyer; recently married to Corie. Stage Age: 25-35 
• Mrs. Banks–Corie’s bemused mother. Stage Age: over 50
•  Victor Velasco–Paul and Corie’s eccentric, crazy neighbor. Stage Age: over 50
•  Telephone Repair Man–Stage Age: any age
•  Delivery Man- Stage Age: any age

Tongue and Groove proudly presents and supports
The Clifton Players
with a fundraiser at The Clifton House!
(500 Terrace Ave, 45220)
Sun. Jan. 27th 5pm-8pm

Catch up on the Players hugely successful 1st season & preview our upcoming shows – all in a single evening
Click to purchase event tickets or to make a donation
or call 513-861-SHOW

The Clifton Player’s ensemble & special guests will read scenes from:

SUPERIOR DONUTS by Tracey Letts
winner of three League of Cincinnati Theater awards

DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES by Kevin Crowley, a pitch-black comedy
winner of two LCT awards

A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Sam Hunter, 2011 Obie Award winner in NY and recipient of two LCT awards

Maybe even a little improv!
Live music during the breaks.

 All performed by Clifton Players outstanding ensemble:
Michael Bath, Carol Brammer, Kevin Crowley, Buz Davis, Cathy Springfield, Reggie Willis, Carter Bratton and MaryKate Moran

$15 admission: Includes food, BYOW(ine) or BYOB(eer)

Additional donations accepted (encouraged!)

Unable to join us? How about a tax-free donation at the link above? You can also call and place you order/donation over the phone or by mail. 513-675-6589 *mailing address 404 Ludlow Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

So why are you donating? Mainly so we can purchase rights to even more plays for the future.
Cheers to keeping live performance on Ludlow!