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April 21, 2014 · 11:04 am

THE IRISH CURSE Runs May 9-17

THE IRISH CURSE
Presented by Clifton Players
May 9-17
Clifton

Directed by Cathy Springfield

Cast: Michael Bath, Carter Bratton, Kevin Crowley and Buz Davis & Pete Wood

Size matters to this small group of Irish-American men who meet every Wednesday night, in a Catholic church basement, at a self-help group for men with small penises. This allegedly Irish trait is the focus of their weekly whining as they feel this shortcoming has ruined their lives. When a 20-something blue-collar guy joins the group, he challenges everything these men thought about “the Irish curse,” tackling their obsession with body image and unmasking the comical and truthful questions of identity, masculinity, sex, relationships, and social status that define their lives.

Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 8pm
Sun, May 11 at 7pm
Thu-Sat, March 15-17 at 8pm

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April 16, 2014 · 10:49 pm

THE IRISH CURSE Comes Back to Clifton

This wickedly delightful and heart wrenching play by Martin Cassella is getting a second run in May due to popular demand. The Clifton Performance Theatre had a sold out run in March with lines winding outside the door on nights with a full house. The company decided to bring it back for 6 more shows. Originally the Clifton Players had planned to stage “Riverside” by Kevin Crowley in May. Schedule conflicts for the rather large cast of actors has now moved that to next season. The opening now gives the wildly talented cast to respond to requests for tickets by offering additional shows.

The League of Cincinnati Theatre’s gave the production 4.5 out of 5 stars with an LCT member adding “a hilarious and touching show…I was completely captivated…I got: emotional depth, laser-quick dialogue, and electric chemistry between characters.” David Lyman of the Cincinnati Enquirer adds, “This is as good an ensemble as any local stage has assembled all season. There is an enviable intimacy among them. Some of it is the familiarity built in to Casella’s script. But most of it stems from the remarkable interaction of these veteran actors.” The cast includes veterans Kevin Crowley, Buz Davis and Michael Bath and introduces Pete Wood to the Clifton audience.

What THE IRISH CURSE is — and how it manifests itself — is the raw centerpiece of this wicked, rollicking and very funny new play. From it’s blistering language to it’s brutally honest look at sex and body image, THE IRISH CURSE is a revealing portrait of how men, and society, define masculinity. In doing so, it dares to pose the fundamental question that has been on the minds of men since the beginning of time: “Do I measure up to the next guy?”

One evening, when a twenty-something blue-collar guy joins the group, he challenges everything the other men thought about “the Irish curse” …tackling their obsession with body image and unmasking the comical and truthful questions of identity, masculinity, sex, relationships, and social status that define their lives.”

THE IRISH CURSE Show times

Friday, May 9 at 8pm
Saturday, May 10 at 8 pm
Sunday, May 11 at 3 pm
Thursday, May 15 at 8 pm
Friday, May 16 at 8pm
Saturday, May 17 at 8 pm

Tickets are on sale NOW 513-861-SHOW (7469) http://theirishcurse.brownpapertickets.com/

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March 3, 2014 · 9:32 am

Clifton Player’s THE IRISH CURSE Measures Up to a 4.5 Star LCT Rating

Kevin Crowley & Buz Davis.

THE IRISH CURSE, size matters to this small group of Irish-American men who meet every Wednesday night, in a Catholic church basement, at a self-help group for men with small penises.

Panelists praised the THE IRISH CURSE as “a hilarious and touching show…I was completely captivated. Considering the subject matter, I didn’t expect what I got: emotional depth, laser-quick dialogue, and electric chemistry between characters.” The entire cast was commended for their work: “the perfect epitome of a great ensemble. the chemistry between these actors was palpable…Each of these actors in their own way gave their own bravura performance.”

Cathy’s Springfield fine direction was also singled out: “she deserves kudos for having kept this powerhouse ensemble in check, letting them fly at critical moments,” maintaining a perfect pace and “just the right balance of humor and pathos.”

THE IRISH CURSE continues through March 15th. Tickets can be purchased at http://cliftonperformancetheatre.com/

League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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February 25, 2014 · 12:21 pm

THE IRISH CURSE at Clifton Performance Theatre

What better way to get ready for the “wearing of the green” than a little “Irish Curse.” This wickedly delightful and heart wrenching play by Martin Cassella opens at the end of February. What “The Irish Curse” is – and how it manifests itself – is the raw centerpiece of this wicked, rollicking and very funny new play. From its blistering language to its brutally honest look at sex and body image, THE IRISH CURSE is a revealing portrait of how men, and society, define masculinity. In doing so, it dares to pose the fundamental question that has been on the minds of men since the beginning of time: “Do I measure up to the next guy?”