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January 25, 2023 · 5:57 am

2023-2024 Season Announced by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoGHCT is excited to announce our 2023-2024 season!

GREASE
October 5-8, 2023
Directed by Nicholas Brown

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.

GHCT’S ALL WRAPPED UP FOR CHRISTMAS
November 30-December 3, 2023
Directed by Sue Combs

Join us for an original musical revue to celebrate Christmas with us!

Neil Simon’s BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
February 15-18, 2024
Directed by Anna Brown

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…

HELLO, DOLLY!
April 25-28, 2024
Directed by Matt Neal
This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.

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December 16, 2022 · 6:02 am

Cast Announced for CLUE ON STAGE at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoThe cast includes:

  • Dylan McGill as Wadsworth
  • Hannah Portman as Yvette
  • Megan Rehberg as Miss Scarlet
  • Rhonda Lucas as Mrs. White
  • Jodi Strother as Mrs. Peacock
  • Clancey Butts as Prof. Plum
  • Patrick Nieman as Colonel Mustard
  • Grant Zentmeyer as Mr. Green
  • Ensemble: Ali Lander, Chris Stall & Doug Striker

Directed by Scott Christian, performances run Feb. 9-12

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November 8, 2022 · 5:49 am

Auditions Announced for CLUE at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoCLUE
​Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin
Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture
Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE
Original Music by Michael Holland

  • Monday, December 5 at 7pm
  • Tuesday, December 6 at 7pm

The Creative Center at the Palace
215 S. Third St.
Hamilton, OH 45011(Please enter through the door off the parking lot)

Please come prepared to read from the script.
Those auditioning for WADSWORTH will be asked to audition with a British accent.

Performance Dates
February 9 – 11 @ 7:30pm
February 12 @2:00pm

Cast Requirements:

  • WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal, and “by the book”. He is the driving force.
  • YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid.
  • MISS SCARLET, a dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.
  • MRS. PEACOCK, the wealthy wife of a senator, A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
  • COLONEL MUSTARD, a puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.
  • PROFESSOR PLUM, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.
  • MR. GREEN, a timid yet officious rule follower. He’s awfully anxious.
  • ENSEMBLE WOMAN
  • CLUE2 ENSEMBLE MEN

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August 30, 2022 · 9:31 am

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 2

GHCT_Steel Magnolias logoSTEEL MAGNOLIAS
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed by Chris Beiser
Produced by Barb & Jane Winkler

Cast: Lori Wegman as Truvy, Alisha McFarlane as Annelle, Lisa Breithaupt as Clairee, Chelsey Cavender as Shelby, Sue Combs as M’Lynn & Rhonda Lucas as Ouiser

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.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm

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July 15, 2022 · 12:16 pm

Auditions Announced for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoGHCT and director Chris Beiser are happy to announce auditions for STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

Sun-Mon, July 31-Aug. 1 from 7-9pm

Auditions will take place at the Creative Center at the Palace
215 S. Third St.
Hamilton, OH 45011

Auditions will consist of reading from the script.

Rehearsals will begin the week of August 15th and will be 4 times a week. Specific rehearsal dates will be decided depending on cast availability. Those auditioning should be ready to list all conflicts from August 15-October 2.

Performances are set for September 29-October 2, 2022

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

  • Truvy: (40-50). Owner of the best local beauty shop in Chinquapin, Louisiana.
  • Annelle:(18-24). Beauty shop assistant. Nervous. New to town.
  • Claire: (55-70). Widow of the former mayor. Grande dame.
  • Shelby: (22-25). Prettiest girl in town. About to be married.
  • M’Lynn: (50-early 60). Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman.
  • Ouiser: (55-70). Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable.

The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way are meant to be portrayed cartoonish or as caricatures.

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