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Sinclair’s FREE EXPRESSIONS Tackles Depression

SCCT_A Super Happy StorySinclair Theatre Offers FREE EXPRESSONS SERIES Tackling Depression 

Sinclair Theatre presents a FREE EXPRESSIONS SERIES production of “A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad” by Jon Brittain with original music by Matthew Floyd Jones, on April 16-19 in Sinclair’s Black Box Theatre, building 2, downtown Dayton Campus.

Tickets for this musical are FREE but must be reserved on the website: www.sinclair.edu/tickets.

This fun, silly and sad musical that tackles depression and suicide with honesty is directed by Gina Neuerer, chair of Sinclair’s Music, Theatre and Dance Department. Cast includes Tracie Puckett-Knight, Kelly Boehm, Sunny Fox, Ryan Hulsman, Feather Norman, Hannah Ramey, Anna Senyk, and Sierra Ward.

Ticket holders will be seated first and walk ups welcome 10 minutes before curtain. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Tuesday/Friday, April 16 and 19. There will be two noon performances, geared toward campus and school groups, on Wednesday/Thursday, April 17 and 18.

A chair lift is available for anyone who needs assistance on the stairs leading to the Black Box Theatre. Early arrival is requested as no one can be seated after the production begins. Mature subject matter not intended for children. 

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RIDE THE CYCLONE Runs March 15-23

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Front seats: Courtney Collinsworth & Faeryn Bass. Middle seat: Valentine Rangel. Back seats: Dominick Griffin & Henry Ballard. Photo illustrations by Patti Celek.

RIDE THE CYCLONE
Sinclair Theatre
March 15-23
[Dayton]

Directed by Chris Harmon
Musical direction by Charles Larkowski
Choreography by Jennifer Sydor

Cast: Henry Ballard, Faeryn Bass, Josiah Callinan, Courtney Collinsworth, Dominick Griffin, Valentine Rangel & Athena Shurtleff

It’s the hilarious and outlandish story of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir whose lives are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.  A funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!

  • Fri-Sat, March 15-16 at 7pm
  • Sun, March 17 at 2pm
  • Tue, March 19 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 21-23 at 7pm

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RIDE THE CYCLONE at Sinclair

Sinclair Theatre presents RIDE THE CYCLONE

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Front seats: Courtney Collinsworth & Faeryn Bass. Middle seat: Valentine Rangel. Back seats: Dominick Griffin & Henry Ballard. Photo illustrations by Patti Celek.

Get ready to Ride The Cyclone at Sinclair from March 15-23 in Blair Hall Theatre! “Cyclone” is a new musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell that has become a viral TikTok sensation! It’s the hilarious and outlandish story of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir whose lives are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.  A funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!

Directed by Chris Harmon with musical direction by Charles Larkowski, and choreography by Jennifer Sydor, the cast includes: Henry Ballard, Faeryn Bass, Josiah Callinan, Courtney Collinsworth, Dominick Griffin, Valentine Rangel, and Athena Shurtleff.

All seats are reserved and cost $18 for adults and $15 for students/seniors (plus ticketing fee). Tickets are available online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Evening performances are at 7 p.m. with one matinee on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

ASL interpreted performances on Sunday and Thursday, March 17 & 21. Join us for Tuesday Student Madness on March 19 when all student tickets cost only $10!

Ride the Cyclone contains adult and “teen age” humor, including references to sex, drugs, and violence. Please refer to house policies when ordering tickets on the website.

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Sinclair Theatre Presents LOVE/SICK

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Sinclair Theatre will present LOVE/SICK, Oct. 6-14 in Sinclair’s Black Box Theatre on the fourth floor of Building 2 on the downtown Dayton campus.  A darker cousin to Almost, Maine, John Cariani’s LOVE/SICK is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this one-act romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, LOVE/SICK is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone, according to Dramatist Play Service. (Adult themes).

Directed by Kimberly Borst, the ensemble includes:  Shae Trauthwein, Deangelo Powell, Tracie Puckett-Knight, Kofi Gunter, Ethan Harris, Josiah Callinan, Anna Senyk, Shaun Diggs, and Courtney Collinsworth.

Evening performances are at 7 p.m. with one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Oct. 8th. ASL interpreted performances are Oct. 8th and 12th. General admission seating at $10 per ticket. Tuesday Student Madness seats are $5 for students from any school. For more information visit the ticketing site at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. FREE parking in the Sinclair Visitor’s lot or student garage. Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain and early arrival is suggested.

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THE HELLO GIRLS Runs March 24-April 1

SCT_The Hello GirlsTHE HELLO GIRLS
Sinclair Community College Theatre
March 24-April 1
[Dayton]

Directed by Kimberly Borst
Music directed by Charles Larkowski

THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by true events.  Presented during Women’s History Month, this is the story of women who answered the call, with music and lyrics by Peter Mills; book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel. These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I.  They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations.

  • Fri-Sat, March 24-25 at 7pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 31-April 1

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