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April 8, 2025 · 3:28 pm

CHILDREN OF EDEN Runs May 8-June 15

CHILDREN OF EDEN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
May 8-June 15
[Springboro]

Based on the Biblical book of Genesis, CHILDREN OF EDEN is a beautifully dramatic portrayal of creation and the flood that examines the complex love between parents and children. With music from Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book from John Caird (Les Misérables), this joyous tale of love and the power of forgiveness is perfect for the entire family. Featuring musical theatre hit songs such as “Lost In The Wilderness,” “Spark Of Creation,” and “Ain’t It Good,” this is a can’t miss event for church groups and theatre fans alike!

  • Thu-Fri, May 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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February 25, 2025 · 5:39 pm

INTO THE WOODS Runs March 27-May 4

INTO THE WOODS
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
March 27-May 4
[Springboro]

Familiar fairy tale characters Little Red, the Baker and his wife, a Witch, and Cinderella all invade one another’s stories with wicked consequences in Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical. 

They realize they must work together to set everything straight in the kingdom and their humorous and touching journey features a sophisticated score with favorites such as “Into The Woods,” “Giants In The Sky,” and “No One Is Alone.”

  • Thu-Fri, March 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 29 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 30 at at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 3-4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 10-11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 17-18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 24-25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 3 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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February 25, 2025 · 5:26 pm

Auditions Announced for CHILDREN OF EDEN at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN on Saturday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING MEN:

  • FATHER: 35-60, An impressive man, truly a father figure. Protective, loving, wants the
    best for his children, but parents with a firm hand. A5-G3
  • ADAM: 20-30, Bright and childlike, devout, loving, hard-working yet reserved. A5-A3
  • CAIN: 18-25, Abel’s older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother’s footsteps of longing for what is in the world. He is strong, stubborn and independent. A5-B3
  • ABEL: 18-25, Cain’s younger more conservative brother who follows the rules. G5-B3
  • SETH: 18-25 Adam and Eve’s third son and the family’s second chance at life. Innocently adventurous E5-B3
  • NOAH: 20-30, Rough but simple. He is shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds an ark to save his family and honor Father. A5-A3
  • JAPETH: 18-25, He is in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. Clever, rebellious, stubborn, Noah’s youngest child.
  • HAM: 18-25, He is Noah’s middle child, not as docile as Japeth, nor hot headed as Shem. G5-B3
  • SHEM: 18-25, Noah’s oldest child, hot headed, strong and impulsive. E5-B3
  • SNAKE: 18-25, the slick, smooth talking reptile that convinces Eve to try the apple. G5-B3

SEEKING WOMEN:

  • EVE: 20-30, Curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose and imperfect life of knowledge over and a perfect life of innocence. A5-G3
  • MAMA: 20-30, Noah’s wife and very motherly. She possesses gentle strength and serves as the mediator for the family. A5-G3
  • YONAH: 18-25, Noah’s servant who falls in love with his son Japeth. She is strong, humble, kind and smart. G5-G3
  • APHRA: 18-25, Ham’s pregnant wife, a constant worrier. E5-B3
  • AYSHA: 18-25, Shem’s wife, bitter and constantly accusing of others. E5-B3

SEEKING CHILDREN (WILL BE DOUBLE CAST)

  • YOUNG CAIN: 10-13, The older of the two brothers, curious and questioning. D5-B3
  • YOUNG ABEL: 8-11, The younger of the two brothers, favors Adam, obedient and devout. D5-B3

SEEKING ENSEMBLE:

  • STORYTELLERS: Strong singers to act as ensemble members throughout the production and understudy principle roles. Ages 18+

Please prepare a 32 bar cut of a standard Musical Theatre song. Please provide a current headshot and resume.

All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH.
Rehearsals: April 21 – May 4 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM).
Tech: May 5 – 7.

Performances: May 8 – June 15. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.

Performers are paid biweekly. Meal each performance, gym membership, workman’s comp provided.

If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com. Non-Equity.

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition on the 8th, you may send resume, headshot, and video before that day to submissions@lacomedia.com

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January 28, 2025 · 5:49 pm

JERSEY BOYS Runs Feb. 13-March 23

JERSEY BOYS 
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 13-March 23
[Springboro]

With phenomenal music and great storytelling, Jersey Boys explores the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 8 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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December 13, 2024 · 10:37 am

The Passing of Robert Weidle

12/17 – Robert’s obituary with Visitation & Funeral Service information.

From the GoFundMe set up to help his family with funeral expenses…

Robert Weidle, Everyone’s Santa (1962-2024)

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of one of our longtime family members, the wonderful Robert Weidle. Anyone who met him loved Robert. With his distinctive laugh and gentle demeanor, he had an inherent way of connecting with people instantly. Robert wore many hats at in local theatre: He was a gifted performer, director, producer, board member, and box office manager with Newport’s Footlighters Inc, and he shared his talents with countless other groups in the area, such as Cincinnati Music Theatre, Mariemont Players, The Drama Workshop, Brieabi Productions, and Beechmont Players—just to name a few. He was actively involved with ACT Cincinnati as an adjudicator and ACT representative, as well as OCTA as a board member, regional rep, and OCTAFest chairperson. He performed professionally at La Comedia in such iconic musicals as Cats and Sound of Music. And, of course, with his big infectious smile and jovial disposition, he was known to the entire Tri-State area as Cincinnati’s Santa Claus. In fact, he was THE Santa Claus for an entire generation of boys and girls, many of whom brought their own children to visit with him at the zoo. But his favorite roles were that of partner to David, father to Rob and Cassidy, and grandfather to Mia and Keito. His unexpected passing leaves a hole in our organization as big as his generous and kind heart. We will miss him terribly.

With Robert’s unexpected passing, there are many financial costs that his children will have to cover. We are using this Go Fund Me to help them defray the cost of his funeral and burial. Thank you for your support for a man who gave us so much joy over the years!

We will announce funeral service information as soon as it is available.

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