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BECKY’S NEW CAR Runs March 1-17

TDW_Beckys New CarBECKY’S NEW CAR
The Drama Workshop
March 1-17
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

Directed by Tom Peters

Cast: Cat Cook as Becky, Devin Knott as Chris, Christie Bishop as Joe, Clint Bramkamp as Steve, Michael Scarpelli as Walter, Kaitlin Schiltz as Kenni & Colleen McElroy as Ginger

Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life…and the audience is offered a chance to join the wild ride. BECKY’S NEW CAR is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.

  • Fri-Sat, March 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 3 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 10 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 17 at 2pm

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Drama Workshop’s HOME BREW THEATRE 7

TDW_Home Brew 7HOME BREW THEATRE 7, The Drama Workshop’s celebration of short plays by local authors includes 10 plays to make you laugh, think, and maybe get sentimental. Performances are Jan. 19-21.

HOME BREW THEATRE 7 also features a Meet the Artists reception after each performance, featuring brews from Braxton Brewing Co.

Eight of the 10 plays are world premieres!

  • Friday, January 19, 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 20, 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 20, 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 21, 2 p.m.

Proudly presenting:

THE FENCE*
by Robb Willoughby
Directed by Dane Rogers and Sarah Hoback
Featuring Jimmy Jackson, Eric Thomas and Rose Vanden Eynden

HOPE SPRINGS A TURTLE
by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
Directed by Suzanne Stymiest
Featuring Kat Falk and Susan Smith

I’M FRIGGIN’ RETIRED*
by Eric Thomas
Directed by Jessie Faye
Featuring Mary Jo Bissmeyer, Cat Cook, Justin Hanks,
Elizabeth Hickerson, Tim Rogers and Andrew Theademan

JUST LISTEN*
by Teri Foltz
Directed by Nick Dunker
Featuring Clint Bramkamp and Amy Sullivan

OCCUPATIONS*
by Keith Vanden Eynden
Directed by Diane Nieman-Senffner
Featuring Justin Hanks, Colleen McElroy,
Michael Scarpelli and Lisa White

PET THERAPY*
by Christie Bishop
Directed by Dane Rogers and Sarah Hoback
Featuring Justin Hanks, Kathryn Muck and Rose Vanden Eynden

THE ROYAL TREATMENT*
by Alan Jozwiak
Directed by Adam Drake
Featuring Will Christman, Katie Jensen, Kathryn Muck

THE RULES*
by Jessie Faye
Directed by Kaleigh-Brooke Scheiding
Featuring Will Christman, Kathryn Muck,
Andrew Theademan and Maddy Weinkam

SQUIRRELS IN A KNOTHOLE
by Peter J. Stavros
Directed by Allie Webber
Featuring Jamie Ball, Ray Lebowski and Tim Rogers

STABBED IN THE BACKWARDS*
by Fred Tacon
Directed by Micheal Kiser
Featuring Bob Brunner, Cat Cook, Elizabeth Hickerson,
Steve Krieger, Michael Scarpelli and Kaitlin Schiltz

* indicates World Premiere

Get Your Tickets Now!

Call (513) 598-8303 or at www.thedramaworkshop.org/tickets

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Auditions Announced for DEAR WORLD at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop, led by director Dennis Murphy and musical director Linda Abbott, will hold a second round of auditions for the musical DEAR WORLD on Monday, Jan 29. The auditions begin at 7 pm with doors opening at 6:30 for sign ups. Auditions will be held at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot, OH 45211. 

The production is still in need of 3 middle-aged men, and 1-2 younger men. There are also still roles available for women. One character is mute, playable by any gender. We’d like to cast someone for that role who knows ASL, but someone willing to learn would be good too!

DEAR WORLD has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, famous for such musicals as Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage au Folles. Book is by Lawrence and Lee.

Based on a play called The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux, the plot follows the eccentric Countess Aurelia and her struggles against the straitlaced authority figures in her life. She and her cohort defend their Parisian neighborhood against scheming and corrupt developers. The forces of idealism, love, and poetry win over those of greed, materialism, and science.

Performances for DEAR WORLD will be May 3 thru 19, 2024.

An accompanist will be provided for auditions. Please bring sheet music in your key with cuts clearly marked.  Also bring a headshot and resume, and any conflicts February 1 through May 19, 2024.

Please use this link to sign up for an audition slot. http://tiny.cc/cegrvz

For questions please email the director at durfsworld@yahoo.com

ROLES AVAILABLE

Principals

(4 female; 2 male)

  • The Countess Aurelia – the Madwoman of Chaillot. Mezzo/Alto
  • Mme. Constance – the Madwoman of Passy. Mezzo Soprano
  • Mme. Gabrielle – the Madwoman of St. Sulpice. Soprano
  • The Sewerman – an elegant slob with superb manners,authority on underground Paris
  • Nina – a waitress at the Café Francis
  • Julian – a young assistant to the Presidents. Tenor

Supporting

  • The Sergeant – a Police Officer assigned to Chaillot, near the Seine
  • The Waiter at the Café Francis
  • The Mute – a young street urchin
  • President Number One – The International Substrate of Paris, Inc.
  • President Number Two – The International Substrate of Paris, Inc.
  • President Number Three – The International Substrate of Paris, Inc.
  • The Prospector – a Cassius-like cadaver of a man in an oversized raincoat

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

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HOME BREW THEATRE VII Runs Jan. 19-21

TDW_Home Brew 7HOME BREW THEATRE VII
The Drama Workshop
Jan. 19-21
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

HOME BREW THEATRE 7 will be the seventh installment TDW’s celebration of local playwrights and local beer. Join us for a selection of witty and thought-provoking ten- minute plays by local authors, and a chance to raise a glass with the actors, directors and writers at a post-performance reception. It’s a TDW tradition and has quickly become the premier short play festival in town!

THE FENCE
By Robb Willoughby
Directed by Jeff Nieman
Cast: Jimmy Jackson, Eric Thomas & Rose Vanden Eynden

HOPE SPRINGS A TURTLE
By Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
Directed by Suzanne Stymiest
Cast: Kat Falk & Susan Smith

I’M FRIGGIN’ RETIRED
By Eric Thomas
Directed by Jessie Faye
Cast: Victoria Covarrubias, Cat Cook, Justin Hanks, Elizabeth Hickerson, Tim Rogers and Andrew Theademan

JUST LISTEN
By Teri Foltz
Directed by Nick Dunker
Cast: Clint Bramkamp & Amy Sullivan

OCCUPATIONS
by Keith Vanden Eynden
Directed by Diane Senffner
Cast: Justin Hanks, Colleen McElroy, MIchael Scarpelli & Lisa White

PET THERAPY
By Christie Bishop
Directed by Dane Rogers and Sarah Hoback
Cast: Justin Hanks, Kathryn Muck & Rose Vanden Eynden

THE ROYAL TREATMENT
By Alan Jozwiak
Directed by Adam Drake
Cast: Will Christman, Katie Jensen & Kathryn Muck

THE RULES
By Jessie Faye
Directed by K.B. Scheiding
Cast: Will Christman, Kathryn Muck, Andrew Theademan & Maddy Weinkam

SQUIRRELS IN A KNOTHOLE
By Peter D. Stavros
Directed by Allie Webber
Cast: Jamie Ball, Ray Lebowski & Tim Rogers

STABBED IN THE BACKWARDS
By Fred Tacon
Directed by Micheal Kiser
Cast: Bob Brunner, Cat Cook, Elizabeth Hickerson, Steve Krieger, Michael Scarpelli & Kaitlin Schiltz

  • Fri, Jan. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 2pm

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2024-2025 Season Announced by The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is pleased to announce our 2024-25 Season. Further announcements are forthcoming with details regarding subscriptions, tickets, auditions, etc.

Play On! a comedy by Rick Abbott
Directed by Victoria Covarrubias
August 2-18, 2024.

Crimes of the Heart a drama by Beth Henley
Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn
October 4-20, 2024

My Three Angels a comedy by Bella and Samuel Spewack
Directed by Dennis Murphy
December 6-22, 2024

Home Brew Theatre 8
January 10-12, 2025

The Mousetrap a mystery by Agatha Christie
Directed by Amy Eyers
February 28 – March 16, 2025

Bingo! The Winning Musical by Heitzman, Reid and Holcenbert
Directed by Gina Kleesattel
May 2-18, 2025

THE DRAMA WORKSHOP was founded in 1954. TDW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. The Drama Workshop is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Association of Community Theatres of Greater Cincinnati. The Drama Workshop has been recognized by the Cincinnati Preservation Association for their efforts to rehabilitate the former Glenmore Bowl into The Glenmore Playhouse. Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in becoming involved or in helping advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group through our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or by phone at 513-598-8303.

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