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November 13, 2025 · 4:57 pm

AIN’T TRUE & UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Know Theatre

Ain’t True & Uncle False for the Holidays
Tall Tales and Twisted Carols
Dec. 7, 9, 13 and 14, 2025

(Cincinnati, OH) Cincinnati’s favorite storyteller, Paul Strickland, will delight listeners with a collection of off-kilter holiday stories and songs, accompanied by harmonies from his partner in art and life, vocalist and kazoo artist Erika MacDonald.

On off-nights at Know Theatre this December, expect hilarious, tall-tale “mis-rememberings” of classic holiday stories and songs. Hint: Frosty the Snowman might be the scandalous love-child of the Abominable Snowman and a snow-cone machine.

ABOUT PAUL STRICKLAND
Cincinnati audiences know and love Paul Strickland for his award-winning performances at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. As a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival, Strickland performed for audiences of up to two thousand people at a time, and drew standing-room only crowds to his tale-telling tents. It is experiences like this that inspired him to found the thriving fifth-year Cincinnati Storytelling Festival which was held this November in the heart of OTR.

ABOUT ERIKA MACDONALD AND HER KAZOO
MacDonald is a Covington-based performance artist. She is best known for her solo shows Tea TIME and The Barn Identity, and for “Show Us Your Weird,” the sold out cabaret she produces at the Know. But her talents on kazoo have made waves now and again over the years: “Strickland’s Southern-fried folk tunes are as wittily offbeat as ever, and they sound even better with MacDonald’s vocal harmonies and killer kazooing” – Orlando Weekly

TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Advance tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at knowtheatre.com
TICKET LINK: https://knowtheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Aint_True_Uncle_False_for_the_Holidays/172377
VENUE: Know Theatre, Mainstage – 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati OH 45202
SHOW DATES AND TIMES (90 minutes with intermission):

  • Sunday, December 7th at 7:30pm;
  • Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30pm;
  • Saturday, December 13th at 2pm;
  • Sunday, December 14th at 7:30pm.

PRICING: $27 General Admission (Includes Ticketing Fees)
RATING: General Audience

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November 12, 2025 · 5:59 pm

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Run Dec. 7-14

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 7-14
[Over-the-Rhine]

The holidays have arrived in Big-Fib Trailer-Park Cul-de-sac… and that means it’s time to gather at Ain’t True & Uncle False’s place. These two lovable tricksters share traditions no one’s quite sure ever existed, retelling holiday classics in wildly misremembered and re-interpreted ways that somehow still land right in the heart. Between the tall tales, twisted carols, and holiday songs you didn’t know you needed, you’ll laugh till your cheeks hurt and maybe even mist up a little.

Part storytelling show, part back-porch concert, Ain’t True & Uncle False for the Holidays is where the season’s joy meets down-home ridiculousness. Expect absurd traditions, unexpected truths, and plenty of moments you’ll want to carry with you long after you’ve heard these Tales Too Tall for Tinsel.

  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT
  • Tue, Dec. 9 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm

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October 31, 2025 · 9:03 am

Back By Popular Demand: DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE

The Know Theatre Celebrates the Holidays with Two New Shows – The Blockbuster DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE and AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati is thrilled to bring back – with an expanded performance schedule – the holiday blockbuster that shattered box office records last season and became the second best-selling show in Know Theatre history. Once again, this holiday season, one family will risk it all to make it to Christmas morning together… or die hard trying.

Christmas Eve, 1988. Mack’s literary star is on the rise (but his marriage is on the rocks) when he returns home to celebrate the holiday with his family. In an effort to reignite their parents’ romance, the teenage kids enact a plan to make Dad a hero again, but when late night intruders kidnap Mom, Mack and the kids embark on a Sweettart and adrenaline-fueled adventure to save their family.

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE is a spoof-parody of the 1988 blockbuster hit “Die Hard,” by local comedy writers A.J. Baldwin & Alexx Rouse. This new holiday comedy brims with bombs, bad accents, and belly laughs that will have the whole family saying “Now I have a machine gun. Ho Ho Ho.” Running November 28 – December 21, 2025. Directed by Tatiana Godfrey.

Rating: PG–13

CW: an array of weaponry, snorting pulverized candy, comedic Hollywood violence, and language!

Cast

  • Andrew Ian Adams (Cashmere, Mack, Jr., Hans)
  • Bea Fields (Bonnie & Al)
  • Alexx Rouse (Lane & Goons)
  • Rory Sheridan (Mack)

Production Team: SB Hall (Scenic Designer), Chris Lipstreu (Lighting Designer), Noelle Wedig-Johnston (Costume Designer), Doug Borntrager (Sound & Video Designer), Ri Moodie (Fight Choreographer), and Drew Homan (Technical Director.) Production Stage Manager is Rebecca Armtrong.

Performance Information

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE runs November 28 – December 21, 2025
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.

Ticket Information

  • Single tickets : $38

  • Tickets for Die Hard… can be purchased at https://www.knowtheatre.com/die-hard/

  • Season 28 Prorated Subscription: $200

    • One reserved seat to all remaining S28 MainStage shows, an entry to all five Serials! episodes, three complimentary tickets for a guest, additional discounts, first access, and concierge service.

  • 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

  • Sensory Friendly Performances: $15 Tickets

  • Group Pricing at 10+ tickets (Save 19%)

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS is the latest creation from locally-based and nationally recognized storytellers and theatre makers, Paul Strickland and Erika MacDonald. Told from the perspective of two loveable tricksters, this telling of wildly misremembered holiday classics is part storytelling, part back porch concert that will play a Limited Run: December 7, 9, 13 & 14. Suitable for general audiences but intended for ages 13 and up.

Performance Information

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Limited Run:

  • Sunday, December 7th at 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December 13th at 2:00pm
  • Sunday, December 14th at 7:30pm

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.

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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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October 29, 2025 · 5:31 pm

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE Runs Nov. 28-Dec. 21

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Nov. 28-Dec. 21
[Over-the-Rhine]

By A.J. Baldwin and Alexx Rouse
Directed by Tatiana Godfrey

Christmas Eve, 1988. Mack’s literary star is on the rise but his marriage is on the rocks when he returns home to celebrate the holiday with his family. In an effort to reignite their parents’ romance, the teenage kids enact a plan to make Dad a hero again, but when late night intruders kidnap Mom, Mack and the kids embark on a Sweettart and adrenaline-fueled adventure to save their family.

A spoof-parody of the 1988 blockbuster hit “Die Hard,” this new holiday comedy brims with bombs, bad accents, and belly laughs that’ll have the whole family saying “Now I have a machine gun. Ho Ho Ho.”

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 30 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 3-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 17-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm

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October 21, 2025 · 4:59 pm

Know Theatre of Cincinnati Calls for New Work

Applications Are Open Through Early December for the 2026 Cincinnati Fringe Festival and Serials! Season 16

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati is excited to announce the opening of applications for their two wildly popular theatrical incubator programs: the 23rd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival (May 29 – June 13, 2026) and Serials! now in its sixteenth season, running every other Monday for five performances between January 26th and March 23rd, 2026.

The Cincinnati Fringe Festival is a 14-day festival of new work and live performance from local, national and international indie theatre artists that takes place annually over the first two weeks of June. The Cincy Fringe is a curated festival and each Primary Lineup application is reviewed by three arts professionals on the basis of diversity, innovation, passion, regional singularity, and for the project’s ability to be produced within the constraints of the Fringe structure. Applicants can submit to five different categories of programming: Primary Lineup, Special Events, Fringe In Development, Conceptual Fringe and Kids Fringe. With a Pay-What-You-Wish Application, a $125 Producer’s Fee, and a 50/50 box office split, the Cincinnati Fringe Festival aims to reduce the financial barrier for theatre artists to enable them to make exciting choices and take chances with their work – not their wallets. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 9, 2025; Applicants will be notified of their application status by February 2, 2026.

Serials! exists with the intention of giving local artists the opportunity to see their ideas onstage in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Playwrights are encouraged to submit their ideas for serialized scripts that can be brought to full conclusion through no more than five episodes, to be performed live on the Know Theatre Cabaret Stage. Prior to each performance, each production is given time to do a technical rehearsal in the space and producers receive a 50/50 box office split. At the end of the five performances, the audience votes for the show that they wish to see performed in its entirety during a weekend run on the Know Theatre Cabaret Stage.

This year the Know Theatre welcomes new producers for Serials! After four seasons of production under the keen-eyed and loving care of Liz Carman, the Know is pleased to announce that Serials! Season 16 will be helmed by local theatre makers, Alexx Rouse and Zach Robinson of A to Z Productions. Rouse has been personally involved as a writer and producer since Serials! Season 2 and Robinson since Serials! Season 3. Serials! has been integral to their personal as well as professional stories, as the two theatre makers met during Serials! Season 3, fell in love, and have since collaborated on many successful productions including All’s Faire, a Ren Faire who-done-it comedy musical that has gone on to be professionally produced multiple times.

The application for Serials! requires the submission of a title, short and full descriptions, a 5-page writing sample, cast size, the request of a 1-5 episode arc, special production requests and the production team’s general availability. The application for Serials! Season 16 closes Monday, December 15; applicants will be notified of their selection by Friday, December 19, 2025.

Applicant Information
Applicants interested in applying to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival can find the Applicant Handbook, FAQs, and Application at https://cincyfringe.com/

For questions regarding the application or the festival, please contact Fringe Producer, Katie Hartman at katiefringe@knowtheatre.com

Applicants interested in applying to Serials! Season 16 can find the Applicant Handbook and Application at https://www.knowtheatre.com/serials-16/

For questions regarding Serials! or its application, please contact Serials! Producers, Alexx Rouse and Zach Robinson at Serials@knowtheatre.com

Ticket and Performance Information
Serials! Season 16 will take place on Mondays at 7:30pm: January 26, February 9 & 23, and March 9 & 23, 2026

Tickets and passes are now on sale for Serials! Season 16 and may be purchased by phone at (513) 300-5669 or purchased online at https://www.knowtheatre.com/serials-16/

  • Single Tickets: $17 ($15 plus $2 processing fee)
  • Five-show Pass: $75

The 23rd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival: May 29 – June 13, 2026. Passes will go on sale when the 2026 festival lineup is announced on Monday, April 6, 2026 at cincyfringe.com. Single tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 27, 2026.

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

Serials! Season 16 and the 23rd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival are made possible by the Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation. 

The 23rd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival is sponsored by Norah and Joe Mock of Cutler Real Estate.

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 and an Associate Member of the National New Play Network.

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