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March 3, 2022 · 12:31 pm

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Bloom at the Playhouse Beginning March 19 with the Modern Classic that Inspired the Blockbuster Movie

PIP_Steel Magnolias promoCINCINNATI (March 3, 2022) — Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will bring Truvy’s beauty salon to the Marx Theatre stage beginning March 19 with the production STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Based on Robert Harling’s beloved off-Broadway hit, which inspired a blockbuster movie of the same name, the show features beloved characters, snappy dialogue and a timeless celebration of female friendship. STEEL MAGNOLIAS, presented by the Leading Ladies runs through April 17. Previews begin March 19, and opening night is March 24.

A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss at Truvy’s beauty salon, including beloved characters like the wise-cracking Truvy, her eager new assistant Annelle, curmudgeonly Ouiser, millionaire Miss Clairee, local social leader M’lynn and her sweet-natured daughter Shelby.

“The characters’ quirks and idiosyncrasies are grounded in truth,” adds Laura Gordon, who directs the Playhouse production. “Their relationships are honest. I think they continue to resonate with audiences because they’re so recognizable. I think the play is a perfect mix of warmth, honesty and humor.”

Gordan’s all-female design production team stayed true to the original period in which STEEL MAGNOLIAS was set: the mid-1980s. Costume designer Holly Payne, herself raised in Arkansas, built on her experience growing up as a woman in the South to select authentic period costumes that are true to the time and place of STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

“I think the familiarity of this story is one of its strengths,” Gordon adds. “I’m excited to share a story that embraces friendship through good times and bad, that celebrates kindness and the resilience of the human spirit, all while having a good laugh. As Truvy says, ‘Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.’”

CAST 
Kate Abbruzzese (Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie), Gina Daniels (Clairee Belcher), Annie Fitzpatrick (M’Lynn Eatenton), Naomi Jacobson (Ouiser Boudreaux), Brittany Anikka Liu (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto), Susan Lynskey (Truvy Jones)

PRODUCTION
Robert Harling (Playwright), Laura Gordon (Director), Regina García (Set Designer), Holly Payne (Costume Designer), Jaymi Lee Smith (Lighting Designer), Melanie Chen Cole (Sound Designer), Stephanie Klapper, CSA (Casting Director), Brandon T. Holmes (Stage Manager), Andrea L. Shell (Second Stage Manager)

TICKETS
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. For patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech-disabled, dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services.

Performances on Tuesdays through Saturdays will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. There is one Wednesday matinee at 1 p.m. on March 30. There is one audio-described performance on April 9 at 2 p.m. and one signed performance on April 10 at 2 p.m.

Individual tickets start at just $35. Student tickets are just $15 on the day of the show for all other performances. Discounted ticket prices for teens are available for all productions and are $30 to $45, depending on show and seat location. There will be four post-show meet-the-artist discussions during the run. For tickets, visit cincyplay.com.

ADVISORY
Recommended for ages 13 and up. This all-female cast discusses marital relationships, medical illness and death, and they make sarcastic references to sexuality and non-threatening acts of violence. Being good Southern belles, they usually deliver these lines through cheeky euphemisms.

EVENTS

MEET THE ARTISTS Stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with the cast and crew:

  • March 27 at 2 p.m.
  • April 6 at 7:30 p.m.
  • April 10 at 2 p.m.
  • April 14 at 7:30 p.m.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
All patrons must present either proof of vaccination or negative Covid PCR or ANTIGEN test to attend a performance. Additionally, face masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times, in all areas of the Playhouse building — including while seated during the performance. Visit the Health & Safety page for details.

SPONSORS
Production Sponsor is the Leading Ladies. Design Sponsor is Bahl & Gaynor Investment Council, and Artist Sponsor is Key Bank. Honorary Producer is Sentinel Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. Season Sponsor is Heidelberg Distributing Company, and Season Sponsor of New Work is the Rosenthal Family Foundation.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

ACCESS
The Playhouse is fully accessible. Audio enhancement receivers, large print programs, and complete wheelchair access are available.

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February 28, 2022 · 12:50 pm

Major Gifts Officer Sought by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoCincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply. 

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer
Starting Salary: $60,000

Position Overview
The Major Gifts Officer is a critical member of the development team, primarily managing major contributions to the Playhouse’s Annual Campaign and Directing the Future Capital Campaign. The Major Gifts Officer works collaboratively with the development team, executive staff and board-level volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts for annual operations and for the capital campaign. The Major Gifts Officer is a full-time exempt position with benefits. Evening and weekend hours are often required.

Reports to: Director of Development

Position Responsibilities
Fundraising (75%)

  • Manages a portfolio of 150+ donors and prospects for the Playhouse capital and annual campaign with gifts ranging between $10,000-99,999. They will be actively identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors and prospects.
  • Develops a written cultivation plan for each donor in Portfolio, setting benchmarks for solicitation date and amount.
  • A focus on converting capital campaign donors to annual fund campaign supporters.
  • Meet annual goals for meaningful connections, solicitation proposals developed and secured, and planned gift asks.
  • Works with the senior-level fundraising team on prospect management and assist with strategic planning, with the goal of maintaining and growing the annual campaign while successfully completing the capital campaign.
  • Monitors the major gifts portfolios of executive leadership and Board member volunteers, facilitating and supporting their annual fundraising efforts.
  • Supports the Director of Development on the annual Board Campaign and manages the Board’s ArtsWave Special Gifts Campaign.
  • Manages the Planned Giving program, including creating and implementing an annual plan that includes regular touch points and maximizing website usage and communications vehicles. 

Administration (25%)
Maintains plans in Tessitura CRM on each prospect, documenting active and passive moves on a regular basis for each prospect.

  • Serve as a staff liaison for the Capital Campaign Cabinet and Annual Campaign Committee.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Minimum of 5 years in development, with direct experience with annual fund campaigns. Capital campaigns a plus.
  • Proven track record in solicitation and securing major gifts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable talking on the phone and with face-to-face interactions.
  • Willingness and ability to learn donor software and utilize the system for moves management, report preparation and other data needs.  Tessitura experience a plus.
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities on a regular basis.
  • Commitment to DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) values and ability to interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and characteristics.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Position is located in a climate-controlled office and currently includes home-based remote work.
  • Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets).
  • Position requires a minimum amount of external activity, but on occasion may require local travel to other worksites.
  • Light lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of supplies, files, etc.: generally, up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 25 lbs.
  • Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching.
  • Ability to speak clearly to and hear/listen to employees/clients via phone or in person.

The physical demands and safe working expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Bethany Doverspike, Director of Development, at bethany.doverspike@cincyplay.com and cc Amy Stier at amy.stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate is identified.

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February 18, 2022 · 10:29 am

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Runs March 19-April 17

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 19-April 17
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Laura Gordon

Cast: Kate Abbruzzese as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Gina Daniels as Clairee Belcher, Annie Fitzpatrick as M’Lynn Eatenton, Naomi Jacobson as Ouiser Boudreaux, Brittany Anikka Liu as Annelle Dupuy-Desoto & Susan Lynskey as Truvy Jones

At Truvy’s beauty salon you can always get the best hair ‘do — and the best gossip! A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss. Beloved characters like the wise-cracking Truvy and her eager new assistant Annelle, curmudgeonly Ouiser, millionaire Miss Clairee, and local social leader M’lynn and her sweet-natured daughter Shelby all find their lives and relationships tested. But in the face of impossible decisions, their bonds with one another only strengthen. Written with heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee, Steel Magnolias revels in the power and grace of female friendship. Ages 13 and up.

2/18/22 – Health and Safety

  • In preview Sat, March 19 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, March 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 27 at 2pm
  • Tue, March 29 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, March 30 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 21-April 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 3 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 12-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 17 at 2pm

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February 10, 2022 · 1:25 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Announces 2022-23 Season

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CINCINNATI (Feb. 10, 2022) – Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has announced the lineup of shows for its 2022-23 season, including the first in its new state-of-the-art Rouse Theatre. The 2022-23 mainstage season will feature eight shows, several of which the Playhouse will stage at venues around Greater Cincinnati in the fall of 2022 as construction of the Rouse Theatre is completed.

The Rouse Theatre will open in March 2023 with a new production of the musical A Chorus Line. The season also includes an Agatha Christie mystery, another chapter in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle and two world premieres, including a fresh take on the classic Western Shane from acclaimed playwright Karen Zacarías.

“From our grand opening production of A Chorus Line to exciting world premieres and new work, the 2022-23 season embodies the very best of American theatre and celebrates the rich diversity of our world,” said Blake Robison, producing artistic director. “Our new facility will serve the entire Cincinnati arts and culture community. We are eager to open our doors, share resources and highlight the work of so many outstanding artists.”

The 2022-23 season lineup features:

OFF-SITE PERFORMANCES – FALL 2022

  • Agatha Christie’s masterpiece mystery, Murder on the Orient Express takes audiences on a thrilling ride with Ken Ludwig’s adaptation at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theatre.
  • The iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo comes to life with incredible vibrancy in Frida…A Self Portrait, written and performed by Vanessa Severo, at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, Kentucky.
  • In an exclusive engagement of a new production, The Lion tells an intimate musical tale about one man’s courage and the redemptive power of music at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater in Price Hill.
  • In addition, the Playhouse’s Off the Grid Series will present two immersive theatrical experiences in the fall:
    • Haunted Corn Maze is an all-new, immersive experience that promises chilling stories and festive frights aplenty in the corn maze at Berger Farm and Gardens on weekends in October.
    • Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig’s Holiday Party will ring in the holiday season in December with an immersive Victorian-era party experience at The Phoenix event space downtown.

ROUSE THEATRE GRAND OPENING SEASON

  • A Chorus Line, bursts with artistic passion as it opens the Rouse Theatre in March 2023.
  • Another chapter of the American Century Cycle unfolds in August Wilson’s Seven Guitars.
  • One of the greatest Westerns of all time is given new life by Karen Zacarías in Shane — a co-commission with the Guthrie Theater.

ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE SEASON

  • Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady paints a darkly poetic yet whimsical portrait of the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil.
  • Origin Story is a world premiere comedy from playwright Nathan Alan Davis that answers life’s biggest questions in surprising ways.

“With our robust schedule of fall events, we’re deepening our roots in the community like never before,” Robison said. “The stages may be different, but the quality of artistry and the innovative spirit of our community events remain the same.”

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Derek Snow.

Robison also announced two new community-based initiatives that will begin after the opening of the new mainstage theatre complex in 2023:

  • The Resident Artists program will enable local artists to utilize Playhouse resources to enhance their own creative endeavors. Cincinnati-based theatre artists Curtis D. Shepard and Derek J. Snow will make up the inaugural cohort for the new program. Both Shepard and Snow have worked extensively in the Greater Cincinnati area as actors, directors and playwrights and have recently received national attention for their work with The Breath Project.
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    Curtis D. Shepard

    Meetup Mondays will host small arts and cultural organizations in need of a venue, hold discussions and events, offer enrichment opportunities and more. Further details on Meetup Mondays will be announced later.

“Our plan is to share our space with artists and community organizations,” said Robison. “Partnerships like these keep Cincinnati’s arts community rich with talent and collaboration.”

A full listing of the season with dates, directors, sponsors and descriptions is included below.

Subscriptions to the 2022-23 season go on sale in early March. The Rouse Theatre season subscription package will include Murder on the Orient Express. Seating in the new Rouse Theatre will begin in the spring after the renewal process for current subscribers is complete. The Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre package includes Frida…A Self Portrait and The Lion. Build Your Own Series packages allow a minimum of three shows from either theatre.

Individual tickets for fall productions, including Off the Grid, are expected to go on sale this summer, and individual tickets for the Rouse and Rosenthal Shelterhouse theatres will go on sale sometime in the winter. COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for next season are unknown and will be announced later.

For more information, visit cincyplay.com or call the Box Office at 513-421-3888 or 800-582-3208 toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services. The Playhouse is fully accessible.

SEASON SPONSORS
Rouse Theatre Season presented by Schueler Group
Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre Season presented by Margaret and Albert Vontz III
Season Sponsor of New Work: The Rosenthal Family Foundation

OFF-SITE PERFORMANCES – FALL 2022

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Andrew May as Hercule Poirot in the Indiana Repertory Theatre 2020 production of Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Photo by Zach Rosing.

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Risa Brainin
Sponsored by U.S. Bank

Sept. 25 – Oct. 23, 2022
Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Whodunit? Detective Hercule Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Ten passengers board the luxurious Orient Express. But after the train unexpectedly stops in the isolated, snow-swept mountains, only nine of them are still alive. This masterpiece from the world’s most popular mystery writer promises a suspenseful evening of theatre that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

ONE-LINER
Whodunit? Detective Hercule Poirot is determined to find out in this masterpiece from the world’s most popular mystery writer.

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Vanessa Severo in the Portland Center Stage 2021 production of FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT. Photo by Owen Carey.

FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT
Written and performed by Vanessa Severo
Directed by Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz
Sponsored by Digi and Mike Schueler

Oct. 15 – Nov. 6, 2022
The Carnegie Theatre, 1028 Scott St, Covington, KY 41011

Short Description
Frida Kahlo, the iconic Mexican painter, captured the difficulties and wonders of her life with incredible vibrancy. Now, she comes to life onstage through playwright and performer Vanessa Severo. With music and movement, this searing new play cracks open a powerful portal between Vanessa and Frida bringing breathtaking physicality and raw honesty to this stunningly creative production.

One-liner
Iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo comes to life onstage with breathtaking physicality and raw honesty in this stunningly creative production.

THE LION
By Benjamin Scheuer
Directed by Sean Daniels and Alex Stenhouse
Sponsored by Chemed

Nov. 12 – Dec. 4, 2022
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45204

Short Description
An exclusive Playhouse engagement, The Lion features a singer-songwriter who shares the turbulent story of his family and his own brush with mortality. Six guitars accompany him as he explores love, loss and the redemptive power of music through heartrending monologues and original songs. Hailed by critics as a “wondrous” and “spellbinding” experience, The Lion redefines the genre of musical theatre.

One-liner
An exclusive Playhouse engagement, a singer-songwriter shares the story of his family through heartrending monologues and original songs.

Off The Grid Events – Sponsored by First Financial Bank

HAUNTED CORN MAZE
Friday and Saturday evenings, October 7 – Oct. 30, 2022
Berger Farm and Garden Center, 7849 Main St. (RT 32), Cincinnati, OH 45244

The fields of Berger Farm and Garden Center still have many spooky tales to tell. This all-new, immersive experience promises chilling stories and festive frights aplenty! These haunted corn maze performances coincide with Berger Farm’s annual Fall Fun Festival and take place on Friday and Saturday nights across four weekends in October. In addition to the interactive experience in the corn maze, guests can enjoy a hot drink station, a bonfire pit and hay bales.

MR. AND MRS. FEZZIWIG’S HOLIDAY PARTY
December 14 – 18, 2022
The Phoenix, 812 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

You’re invited to ring in the holiday season with Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig! Everyone’s favorite hosts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol invite you to this Victorian-era party featuring beverages, a buffet and festive activities like parlor games, Victorian dances, a puppet show and more. Take it all in at your leisure as actors perform throughout the stately event spaces at The Phoenix, creating a truly immersive theatrical celebration for the holidays.

2022-23 ROUSE THEATRE GRAND OPENING SEASON

The Singular Sensations present
A CHORUS LINE
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicolas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Directed by Blake Robison

March 11 – April 14, 2023

Short Description
Celebrate the grand opening of the Rouse Theatre with one singular sensation! Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, A Chorus Line finds 17 dancers competing for a role in a new Broadway musical. Heartfelt monologues and beloved musical numbers like “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “What I Did for Love” underscore this timeless experience that’s bursting with artistic passion.

One-liner
Celebrate the grand opening of the Rouse Theatre with the sensational, Tony Award-winning musical that bursts with artistic passion.

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation presents
AUGUST WILSON’S
SEVEN GUITARS
Directed by Ron “OJ” Parson

April 22 – May 14, 2023

Short Description
It’s 1948 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, and a group of old friends gathers to mourn and reminisce about Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton — a gifted guitarist whose untimely death has irrevocably changed each of them. With live blues and lyrical dialogue, August Wilson’s Tony Award-winning play — a part of his American Century Cycle — promises a soulful exploration of the ties that bind and the chords that hold us together.

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With live blues and lyrical dialogue, August Wilson’s Tony Award-winning play promises a soulful exploration of the ties that bind and the chords that hold us together.

SHANE
By Karen Zacarías, Playhouse Associate Artist
Directed by Blake Robison
Co-Commissioned by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Guthrie Theater
Sponsored by Johnson Investment Counsel and Clark Schaefer Hackett

June 3 – 25, 2023
WORLD PREMIERE

Short Description
One of the greatest Westerns of all time finds new life on the stage! Shane, a mysterious ex-gunfighter, is a man with a dangerous past. Yet, the Starrett family finds kinship with him, and Shane helps protect their Wyoming farm in 1889. Based on the classic novel by Jack Schaefer, this world premiere by acclaimed playwright Karen Zacarías brings an exciting, fresh perspective to an extraordinary American genre.

One-liner
One of the greatest Westerns of all time finds new life on the stage with a fresh perspective from acclaimed playwright Karen Zacarías.

2022-23 ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE SEASON

THE CHINESE LADY
By Lloyd Suh
Sponsored by Ohio National Financial Services

March 25 – April 30, 2023

Short Description
Afong Moy is 14 years old when she’s brought to the United States in 1834 and placed on public display as “The Chinese Lady” — supposedly the first to step foot on U.S. soil. Decade after decade, she performs as a living exhibit. Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy’s life, The Chinese Lady is a darkly poetic yet whimsical portrait of our collective past through the eyes of a young Chinese woman.

One-liner
The Chinese Lady is a darkly poetic yet whimsical story about Afong Moy — supposedly the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil in 1834.

ORIGIN STORY
By Nathan Alan Davis
Directed by Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz

May 20 – June 25, 2023
WORLD PREMIERE

Short Description
In this heartfelt, world premiere comedy, Margaret finds herself in a quarter-life crisis, wading through banal office triviality by day and the slow-moving graveyard shift at a drive-thru by night. She yearns to belong somewhere, and so do the coworkers and customers who she interacts with every day. With delightfully unexpected turns and an ensemble of endearing characters, Origin Story is a touching tale about life’s biggest questions and the surprising ways we find the answers.

One-liner
With delightfully unexpected turns and an ensemble of endearing characters, Origin Story is a world premiere comedy about life’s biggest questions and the surprising ways we find the answers.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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February 1, 2022 · 1:40 pm

Immersive Theatre Goes Off the Grid Again

WITH FOUR, NEW INTERACTIVE EVENTS STARTING IN FEBRUARY

PIP_Tom Mom and Pop promoCINCINNATI (Feb. 1, 2022) Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Grid series returns for its fifth year of interactive, site-specific programming with four upcoming events, starting with “Top Mom and Pop” the weekend of Feb. 25 and 26 at Garage on York in Newport, KY.

Off the Grid uses an innovative artistic approach– interactive performances take place in site-specific or social settings– that reimagine the nature of theatrical storytelling.

“We are excited to welcome back adventure seekers this spring to a whole new season of Off the Grid. We are once again exploring new venues with fun interactive story-telling experiences designed to make you a part of the show.” said Daunielle Rasmussen, director of artistic engagement.

The 2021-22 season of Off the Grid events take place, in-person at locations around Greater Cincinnati:

  • Feb. 25 and 26: A reality-style cooking show at Newport’s Garage on York | Facebook event
  • March 24 and 25: An interstellar adventure in Cincinnati Museum Center’s Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery
  • April 13 – 24: An interactive Dungeons and Dragons experience at the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio
  • May 14: A time-travelling cabaret aboard the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad

Details for each event are below. Tickets for the February, March and April events are on sale now at cincyplay.com. Tickets to the May event aboard the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad go on sale March 1. COVID-19 Safety protocols will vary by venue. Visit cincyplay.com for details.

INTERSTELLAR EXPEDITION
Written by Margot H.G. Manburg
Dates: March 24 and 25, 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Tickets: $30

For the first time in 200 years, humankind has a second planet to call home in the far reaches of space. But disaster strikes, threatening the lives of crewmembers. Captain Promise Jones, charged with the safety of everyone onboard, summons the brightest astronauts from neighboring ships to redirect their course. Can they work together to survive the expedition? Step aboard the starship in this thrilling, interactive adventure as audience and crew members alike engage in star charting, training modules, simulations and more!

HEXES AND VEXES: A Dungeons and Dragons Interactive Experience
Presented in partnership with Green & Garb
Written by Julia Gomez and Kyle Carey Miller
Dates:

  • April 13-15: 7 p.m.
  • April 22: 7 p.m.
  • April 23: 7 and 8:30 p.m.
  • April 24: 6 p.m.

Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
Tickets: $30

Surrounded by a blighted and enchanted forest, the Kingdom of Cinestreal has long been protected by the ancient magic of the Queen’s Crown. But calamity erupts when a cloaked mage steals this powerful artifact and vanishes beyond the city’s walls. Only by assembling your motley crew of friends, your magical items and all your knowledge of spells can you hope to vanquish the villain and — with the luck of the dice — restore peace and balance to your beloved home.

THE ERSATZ EXPRESS
Written by Ethan Graham Roeder
Date: May 14, 7 p.m.
Location: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Tickets: $50, (Ticket includes a personal pizza and one beverage (beer or soft drink). Cash bar available.

You’re cordially invited to an evening of starlit cabaret and time-traveling adventures! Along the tracks of the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, you’ll encounter a ragtag band of time-traveling explorers who commandeer your train ride as they try to get back to their own era. It’ll take more than song and dance to convince them that you shouldn’t be taken along with them. Secure your seats to a uniquely entertaining train ride full of love, loss and live, locomotive storytelling.

SPONSORS
The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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