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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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Sinclair Theatre presents I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY for Holocaust Remembrance Day

SCC_I Never Saw Another Butterfly logoSinclair Theatre, in partnership with Sinclair’s Office of Diversity, brings back its Free Expressions Series during spring semester beginning with I Never Saw Another Butterfly, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, on January 26 and 27, 2023.

The presentation contains a song cycle, by Ellwood Derr, and a one-act play, by Celeste Raspanti, based on the poetry created by children in Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp. Performances are at noon and 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26th with a third performance at noon on Friday, Jan. 27th. All performances are in Sinclair’s Black Box Theatre, building 2 on the downtown Dayton campus.

All performances are provided free of charge as part of the Free Expressions Series mission of “free theatre for free thought at Sinclair.” Groups of 20 or more should email patti.celek@sinclair.edu for reservations. All other seating will be first come, first served at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain.

The song cycle features Sinclair Music, Theatre and Dance faculty: Kimberly Borst (soprano), Stephanie Voelker (soprano), Bill Burns (saxophone) and Bryon Dobbs (piano).

The play, directed by Nelson Sheeley, features: Kimberly Borst as Irena, Anna Senyk as Raja, Chris Koehler as Hanza and Sierra Ward and Kamilah Noaks as the children.

This presentation is approximately 80 minutes in length and perfect for school and community groups. A discussion guide will be available, written by Sinclair History professor, Jamie Fries.

Mark your calendars for the next Free Expressions presentation during Black History Month, Jackie Robinson Steals Home, by Peter Manos, and directed by Shaun Diggs, on Feb. 16-17 in Blair Hall.

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Live on Stage: Sinclair Theatre’s A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

SCCT_Charlie Brown 2022 promoCharlie Brown is BACK, live on stage, in Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theatre from December 15th through the 18th. The Sinclair Theatre Dept. is delighted to offer this 40-minute holiday classic for the ninth time. With tickets remaining at their 2014 price of $8, this is a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre. First shown as an animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters in 1965, this show has become a Sinclair family tradition.

Directed by Gina Kleesattel with music direction by Charles Larkowski and choreography by Rodney Veal, this faithful stage adaptation features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang as they grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Featuring colorful costumes and scenery, the show is perfect for school, church, scout and other youth groups.

SCCT_Charlie Brown 2022 promo2“It’s delightful to see many groups and families returning year after year to get in the holiday spirit,” says Gina Neuerer, chair of Sinclair’s Music, Theatre and Dance Dept. “We’re also excited to announce that ALL performances will be ASL Shadow interpreted expanding our partnership with Sinclair’s American Sign Language Dept.”

All seats are reserved and the regular house policy of  “no children under 6” has been lifted. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket (from infants to seniors). Please review detailed house policies before ordering tickets available now at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets

If you need further assistance, email box.office@sinclair.edu or leave a message at 937-512-2808. Box office messages are monitored by student box office agents who work around their class schedules and return calls as quickly as possible.  The box office is open one hour prior to performances if tickets are still available for purchase at the door. Groups of 20 or more can save the $2 per ticket processing fee when ordering online with a credit card. For additional group information, email patti.celek@sinclair.edu.

Cast includes:

  • Charlie Brown: Gage Recker
  • Snoopy: Diesel Weatherly
  • Lucy: Corinne Tew
  • Linus: Ethan Harris
  • Pig Pen: Josiah Callinan
  • Frieda: Emma Campbell
  • Schroeder: Deangelo Powell
  • Violet: Shamya Sumlin
  • Sally: Anna Senyk
  • Patty: Sierra Ward
  • Shermy: Derek Dunn-Melvin

ASL Shadow Interpreters: Nargila Kasimova, Victoria Cooper, Siera Ferguson, Ansley Collins

Performances times:

  • Thursday, Dec. 15 at noon
  • Friday, Dec. 16 at noon
  • Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2, 4 & 7 pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 & 4 pm

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