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FOUND A PEANUT Runs Feb. 25-March 1

MU_Found a Peanut logo2FOUND A PEANUT
Presented by Miami University
Feb. 25-March 1
Oxford

Directed by Joshua Horowitz
Assistant directed by Theresa Liebhart

Cast: Caleb Schirmer as Jeffrey Smolowitz, Richard Dent as Mike Rosen, Jordan Gravely as Melody Rosen, Kaela Smith as Joanie Bernstein, Aidan McBreen as Little Earl, Jeremiah Plessinger as Scott, JP Horton as Ernie & Jacob Groth as Shane

This coming of age comedy-drama depicts the backyard world of childhood, with its bullies and victims, leaders and outsiders, brats and tattle-tales, friendships and sibling interchanges, and of course, the games. As the children play, we watch as they suffer the indignities of name-calling, learning responsibility, and trying to fit in.

  • Wed-Fri, Feb. 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Feb. 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 2pm

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MU’s COMMUNICATING DOORS Recognized by LCT

MU_Communicating Doors_logoPanelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Gion DeFrancesco for his scenic design in Miami University’s production of COMMUNICATING DOORS.

Set in a London hotel, this comic, murder-suspense thriller turns the world upside down as the doors between adjoining hotel rooms sends the actors back and forth in time in an attempt to rewrite their history. Panelists praised DeFrancesco’s “striking and realistic” set design as “a visual treat”.

Miami’s Communicating Doors runs through November 23rd. Tickets can be purchased at http://blogs.miamioh.edu/home/box-office/.

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT party in the summer.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.

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Miami University’s THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED Awarded 4 Star LCT Recommendation

Mario Formica, Adam Joesten, Caitlin Douglass & Theresa Liebhart

Mario Formica, Adam Joesten, Caitlin Douglass & Theresa Liebhart

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have awarded Miami University’s production of THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED with a 4.0 star recommendation.

THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED satirizes the world of tabloid gossip, scandal, Hollywood and celebrities through the story of a rising young star who finds himself in the midst of an identity crisis. Though determined to be true to himself and announce that he is gay, his agent is hesitant for him to do so knowing what it could do to his career.

Panelists enjoyed the production. One panelist declared, “By far, the best college performance I have seen in awhile. I commend the students, and the university, for taking on such a difficult piece in content and pop culture. The direction and actors were a dynamic group in forming a truly captivating show that made the audience chuckle several times while leaving us with many thoughts in the end.” Another noted: A studio theater production well done! I felt like I was at an off-Broadway show.”

Miami’s THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED  runs through October 25th. Tickets can be purchased at http://blogs.miamioh.edu/home/box-office/.

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT party in the summer.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.

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COMMUNICATING DOORS Runs Nov. 19-23

MU_Communicating Doors_logoCOMMUNICATING DOORS
Presented by Miami University
Nov. 19-23
Oxford

Directed by Lewis Magruder

Cast: Brendan Hall as Julia, Madison Ellis as Poopay, Jeremiah Plessinger as Reece, Kate Hendrickson as Ruella, Hunter Doebereiner as Harold & Jessica Filkill as Jessica

Set in a London hotel, this comic, murder-suspense thriller turns the world upside down as the doors between adjoining hotel rooms sends the actors back and forth in time in an attempt to rewrite their history. Says the playwright, “It’s a mix of Psycho and Back to the Future in the Hitchcock vein—but it’s funny.”

  • Wed-Sat, Nov. 19-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 2pm

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EMOTIONAL CREATURE Runs Oct. 1-5

MU_Emotional Creature_logoEMOTIONAL CREATURE
Presented by Miami University Theatre
Oct. 1-5
Oxford

Directed by Rosalyn Erat Benson
Music directed by Reina Dickey

Cast: Nora Papke as Girl #1, Natalie Santoro as Girl #2, Tamara Ljubibratic as Girl #3, Myka Lipscomb as Girl #4, Natasia Reinhardt as Girl #5 & Meryl Juergens as Girl #6

In EMOTIONAL CREATURE, Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues offers an empowering view of being human and being female. Through a series of stories, songs, and monologues, the production celebrates the diversity and commonality both personal and political, of the issues girls and women face across varying cultures and continents.

  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 1-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 5 at 2pm

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