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Jennifer Smith & Leah Mikesell. photo by Patti Celek.

Sinclair Theatre will present a Holocaust play, A SHAYNA MAIDEL by Barbara Lebow, February 7-15th in Sinclair’s NEW Black Box Theatre, located on the fourth floor of building 2 of the downtown Dayton campus. In addition, Sinclair Theatre in partnership with Sinclair’s Holocaust Remembrance Committee will host 3 supporting Holocaust exhibits during the production dates; two from the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education and one developed by Sinclair Faculty Member Amanda Hayden as well as a cast panel discussion.

A SHAYNA MAIDEL (Yiddish meaning “a pretty girl”) is the story of two sisters: one, a modern American who remembers very little of her childhood in Poland and the other, who has survived unspeakable losses including a concentration camp. Worlds collide as one sister gradually shares the losses that have scarred her and the other learns her tragic family history.

Kimberly Borst will direct the show and cast includes: Jennifer Smith, Leah Mikesell, Saul Caplan, Kate Geiselman, A.J. Breslin, and Ella Wylie.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., one Sunday Feb. 9th at 2 p.m., and a Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights performance at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13th. There will also be a morning matinee geared for high schools or middle schools on Wed., Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.

All seats are general admission at $10 each. ALL Thursday tickets cost an additional $5 each and include pre-show appetizers and cash bar beginning at 6 p.m. in the green room (2334) for Sinclair’s popular Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights.

Tickets are on sale now at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets.

If you need further assistance leave a message at 937-512-2808. A student box office agent will return your call as soon as possible. The box office is open one hour prior to performances.

Her Story Must be Told: Women’s Voices from the Holocaust uniquely presents the memories, photos, and stories of 15 Jewish women who survived the Holocaust. The women are from a dozen countries, reflecting different survivor experiences. The viewer gains an appreciation of women’s unique ways of survival: fighting in the resistance, living in hiding or with false identity, and enduring concentration camps. Collectively the stories of sisters, daughters, mothers, wives and friends celebrate women’s strength and valor.

Appropriate for grades 5 and up.

The Bystander to Upstander exhibit addresses examples of bystanders who remained silent in the face of Nazi persecution and ultimately genocide, while also exploring the motivation of upstanders, those who chose not to stand by and instead stood up and spoke out against the Nazi regime. The exhibit sheds light on critical yet often overlooked perspectives of the Holocaust, while encouraging viewers to think about their own action or inaction.

Amanda Hayden, Assistant Professor in Religion, Philosophy, Humanities and Sinclair’s Discipline Coordinator of Religion has compiled photos into a digital presentation depicting the concentration camps then and now.

The cast and director will have an open forum on Jan. 30 at 12:30 p.m. in Blair Hall, first floor building 2, where they will share their Holocaust research and discuss the effect it has made on their work with this production. This discussion is free and open to the public.

Sinclair Theatre Presents Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Rehearsals for Sinclair Theatre’s SPAMALOT include knights Sir Lancelot (Chris Delanis), Sir Galahad (Michael Dean Conley), Sir Bedever (Patrick Greco), Sir Robin (Stephen Kallenberg), King Arthur (Skyler McNeeley) and Patsy (C.J. Suchtya).

Sinclair Theatre will produce the regional premiere of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, October 4-12, in Blair Hall Theatre, located in building 2 of the Sinclair Community College downtown Dayton campus.

SPAMALOT is a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. It’s the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, the lady of the lake and show-stopping musical numbers are just part of this hilarious, yet highly irreverent parody.

Gina Kleesattel will direct the show with music direction by Daniel Greene. Dr. Kenneth Kohlenberg will conduct the 14-piece orchestra and Rodney Veal serves as choreographer. Award winning designers: Terry Stump, scenic; Kathleen Hotmer, costumes; Joe Beumer, lighting; Dan Brunk, sound; and Jennifer Kramer, props; round out the team.

Cast includes: Skyler McNeeley as Arthur, Natalie Sanders as the Lady of the Lake, CJ Suchtya, Stephen Kallenberg, Chris Delanis, Michael Dean Conley, Patrick Greco, Bryan Bryk, John Dunn, Brennan Paulin, and ensemble: A.J. Breslin, Tray Shelton, Samantha Creech, Jasmine Barrett, Jennifer Smith, Coartney Freeland, Anna Sheldon, Maggie Carroll and Aeriel Aniballi.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., one Sunday October 6th matinee at 2 p.m., and a Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights performance at 7 p.m. on October 10th.

All seats are reserved and cost $15 adults and $10 for students, seniors and Sinclair employees. ALL Thursday tickets cost an additional $5 each and include pre-show appetizers and cash bar beginning at 6 p.m. in the lobby for Sinclair’s popular Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights.

Tickets are on sale now at http://brushfire.e-vent.info/events/sinclair/Default.aspx 

If you need further assistance leave a message at 937-512-2808. A student box office agent will return your call as soon as possible. The box office is open one hour prior to performances.