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In Blair Hall Theatre on the downtown Dayton Campus, Building 2

David Shockey as Joseph. Children left to right: Sasha Greco, Sadie Hornick, Maria Greely, Rachael Updike, Kaydence Kinney, George Giese, and Carmen Medina. Photo by Patti Celek.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph … is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

Directed by Kimberly Borst with music direction by David Brush and choreography by Jessica Eggleston, Sinclair’s production features a cast of 30. David Shockey will play Joseph with Callista Kinney as the narrator. Additional cast includes: CJ Suchyta, Russell Paquay, Patrick Greco, Chase Niemitalo, Kofi Gunter, DeAndre Swann, Nic Mellott, Matt Poliachik, Connor Gray, Mark Kreutzer, Micah Koverman, Kasaahn Johnson, Rafael Santillan, Kylee Pauley, Rachel Charles, Riley Karr, Zoe Miller, Mackenzie Moore, Alexis Paige, Trinity Rice, Lilly Robillard, George Giese, Sasha Greco, Maria Greely, Sadie Hornick, Kaydence Kinney, Carmen Medina, and Rachael Updike.

Tickets are available online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Adult tickets cost $18 with student/seniors pricing at $15. All evening performances are at 7 p.m. with a Sunday, Feb. 16^th matinee at 2 p.m. ASL interpreted performances are Sunday and Thursday.

Back by popular demand, Sinclair Theatre will present A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE ON STAGE in Blair Hall, Dec. 13-16, on the downtown Dayton campus. Listed by local media as a “Can’t-Miss Family Show to Celebrate the Holidays,” this 45-minute production is a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre.

Directed by Gina Kleesattel with music direction by David Brush and choreography by Rodney Veal, this faithful stage adaptation of the 1965 animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the 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.

“This has become a tradition for groups and families as we enter our sixth year of performances,” says Gina Neuerer, chair of Sinclair’s Music, Theatre and Dance Dept. “We’re thrilled that people are gathering friends and family to come to Blair Hall to experience this very special holiday event together.”

All seats are reserved at $8 each and the regular house policy of  “no children under 6” has been lifted. However, all patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please review detailed house policies before ordering tickets.

Tickets are available online now at: http://www.sinclair.edu/tickets and one performance is already sold out.

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 should call 937-512-2076.

Cast includes:

• Charlie Brown: Christopher Koehler
• Snoopy: Christopher Leavitt
• Lucy: Kiarra Matos
• Linus: Austin Vega
• Pig Pen: Devante’ Wheaton
• Frieda: Sabrina Smith
• Schroeder: Nic Mellott
• Violet: Rebecca Shelley
• Sally: Riley Karr
• Patty: Leia Gaddis
• Shermy: Carter Paige

Performances times:

• Friday, Dec. 13 – 7* PM
• Saturday, Dec. 14 – 2*, 4 & 7 PM
• Sunday, Dec. 15 – 2* & 4 PM
• Monday, Dec. 16 – Noon*

In partnership with Sinclair’s American Sign Language Dept., Sinclair Theatre will provide *ASL shadow interpreted performances of A Charlie Brown Christmas as indicated. Shadow interpreting is when interpreters follow actors onstage while interpreting, instead of being located to the side of the action. Onstage interpreters include: Annelise Wilimitis as Charlie Brown, Cecelia Shannon as Lucy, Shayla Kohut as Linus and Destinie Warren as all other characters.