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September 14, 2022 · 10:00 am

Performers Needed for SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTMusical Theatre Talent Needed for SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS at TDW

The Drama Workshop is searching for two women and two men to fill roles in the upcoming production at the Drama Workshop:

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS
December 2-18, 2022
By Connie Ray & Alan Bailey & John Foley & Gary Fagin
Directed by Judy Berrens
Music Director Maria Palassis

ROLES:

  • MERVIN OGLETHORPE – pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Late 20’s to Late 30’s – non-singing
  • JUNE – sister, 20s – 30s – non-singing
  • DENNIS and DENISE – twins, 20s – 30s *
    *Harmonizing is required and soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass voices will be needed. Roles will be assigned to fill vocal parts, but which character fills which vocal part is adjustable.

In this sequel to the ever-popular New York hit Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, NC, home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory. It’s Christmas Eve, 1941, and America is going to war.

More than two dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more-or-less devout Sanders family will keep the audience laughing, clapping and singing along to bluegrass Christmas favorites.

If interested please contact director Judy Berrens asap and she’ll be happy to provide the script for review. goddessofsplendor@yahoo.com.

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September 7, 2022 · 9:41 am

Hidden History Comes Alive in RADIUM GIRLS by The Drama Workshop Sept. 30-Oct. 16

TDW_Radium Girls large logoTwenty years after its discovery, radium was considered a miracle cure for everything from rheumatism to cancer, Madame Curie was an international celebrity, and luminous watches, first used by soldiers, became fashion pieces—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.

How could something seemingly helpful also be so dangerous? How can a lauded scientific discovery bring despair? Inspired by a true story, “Radium Girls” traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a watch dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.

“At a time when women had just won the right to vote in America, it was a group of women who asserted themselves to create positive change and left in their wake a legacy that had immeasurable impact on the medical field and the labor rights movement. ‘Radium Girls’ celebrates the grit and tenacity of the women who battled seemingly insurmountable odds to be seen and heard. Refusing to be silenced by those who denied science in favor of monetary gain, these women bravely placed their own needs aside in pursuit of justice and safer working conditions for all,” says director Amanda Borchers. “I hope you will join us for this gripping and inspiring tale about the strength of believing in your own voice and advocating for the wellbeing of others.”

Written by D.W. Gregory
Directed by Amanda Borchers 

Cast:

  • Isabelle Allison as Grace Fryer
  • Jake Hart as Tom Kreider
  • Cass Homan as Kathryn
  • Collette Thomas as Irene/Ms. Wiley
  • Dane Rogers as Mr. Roeder
  • Kent Smith as Charles Lee/Venecine Salesman/Board 1
  • Amy Sullivan as Sob Sister
  • Don Huening as Reporter/Drinker/Board 2
  • Jody Hart as Mrs. Fryer/Store Owner
  • Rusty Lacy as Mrs. Roeder/ Madame Curie
  • Arny Stoller as Von Sochocky/Elderly Widow/Martland
  • Michael Kiser as Markley/Flinn/Lovesick Cowboy
  • Seth Millhoan as Knef/Male Shopper
  • Claire Wagner as Society Woman/Court/ Photographer /Bronx mom
  • Jessie Faye as Ms. Macneil
  • Sarah Hoback as Harriet Roeder/Clerk/Shopgirl/ Board3
  • Dennis Murphy as Berry

Show dates and times:

  • Friday, Sept. 30, 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, Oct. 1 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, Oct. 2, 2:00 PM
  • Friday, Oct. 7, 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, Oct. 8, 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, Oct. 9, 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:30 PM
  • Friday, Oct. 14, 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, Oct. 15, 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, Oct. 16, 2:00 PM

All performances are at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot.

Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling the TDW ticket line at 513-598-8303 or by ordering online at www.thedramaworkshop.org.

Cast and crew are vaccinated against Covid-19.  Patrons and volunteers are not required to wear a mask while inside the Glenmore Playhouse.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company, Woodstock, IL.

Show sponsored by Greg Schaper and Dr. Danielle Schaper 

The Drama Workshop (TDW) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. Founded in 1954, TDW 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 (ACT) of Greater Cincinnati. It has been recognized by the Cincinnati Preservation Association for its 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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September 5, 2022 · 1:21 pm

Auditions Announced for SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTAuditions for The Drama Workshop’s Production of
SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Running December 2-18, 2022
By Connie Ray & Alan Bailey & John Foley & Gary Fagin

Directed by Judy Berrens
Music directed by Maria Palassis

Auditions will be held Sept 8 and 9, 2022, from 7– 9 p.m. at The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore, 45211.  Doors open at 6:30pm.  Parking in lots around the building.

Be aware that the Harvest Home Fair Parade, in Cheviot, is taking place on Thursday, Sept 8, starting at 6 p.m., (https://www.harvesthomefair.com/events/parade/), so parking is at a premium. Harrison Ave will be closed at North Bend Rd.

Roles: 4 Male, 3 Female

  • MERVIN OGLETHORPE – pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 30s – 40s
  • BURL SANDERS – father, 40s – 50s
  • VERA – mother, 40s – 50s
  • STANLEY – uncle, 30s – 50s
  • DENNIS and DENISE – twins, 20s – 30s
  • JUNE – sister, 20s – 30s

In this sequel to the ever-popular New York hit Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, NC, home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory.  It’s Christmas Eve, 1941, and America is going to war.

More than two dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more-or-less devout Sanders family will keep the audience laughing, clapping and singing along to bluegrass Christmas favorites.

If you can act and sing – Great.  If you can also play an instrument – Wonderful!

If you only play an instrument and want to join us onstage – Welcome!

The show was conceived for the Sanders family to also be the band, although auditionees are not required to play an instrument. However, the ability to play any of the following instruments (piano, guitar, bass, percussions, stand-up bass, fiddle, harmonica or accordion) would be beneficial.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Prepare 16 bars of a Bluegrass or Country song or a Christmas Hymn.  Bring sheet music in the key that you will sing the song. An accompanist will be provided.

Auditionees should also bring a list of conflicts from September 18th to November 30. Rehearsals may begin September 18 if possible.

Cast members are expected to be fully vaccinated according to the current CDC guidelines.

Please contact the producer, Elaine Volker, at eavolker@gmail.com for questions or for a copy of the script.

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September 2, 2022 · 11:26 am

RADIUM GIRLS Runs Sept. 30-Oct. 16

TDW_Radium Girls logoRADIUM GIRLS
The Drama Workshop
Sept. 30-Oct. 16
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

Directed by Amanda Borchers

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure for everything from diabetes to rheumatism, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, RADIUM GIRLS traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 9 at 2pm
  • Thu, Oct. 13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 16 at 2pm

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August 25, 2022 · 3:24 pm

Call for Submissions for TDW’s Home Brew Theatre 6

TDW_Home Brew logoThe Drama Workshop is now accepting submissions for Home Brew Theatre 6. Home Brew Theatre 6 will be staged at TDW’s Glenmore Playhouse one weekend only, January 20-22, 2023. Yep! January this season!!

Submissions will be accepted through 9/18/2022.

Home Brew Theatre is TDW’s festival featuring short plays by local authors, including a Meet the Artists reception where local beer is featured. Since Home Brew Theatre’s inception in 2016, it has quickly become Cincinnati’s premiere short play festival.

Submission Rules:

  • Plays on any topic will be considered. There is no theme. Dramas, comedies and musicals will be considered.

  • Plays must be unpublished.

  • Plays must not have been performed for a paying audience in the greater Cincinnati area in the two years prior to the January 2023 performance. (Public readings and workshops are permitted.)

  • Plays should require very little in terms of props and sets. We have to transition quickly between plays. We will use tables, chairs, rehearsal cubes, and not much else.

  • Playwrights must live within 100 miles of Cincinnati, and are encouraged to attend at least one performance.

  • Limit 2 submissions per playwright.(Maximum 1 per playwright will be produced.)

  • Plays must be submitted anonymously. No identifying information can appear on the document itself. All contact information should be in the body of the submission email.

  • Email your submission(s) to tdw.homebrew@gmail.com, with the subject “HBT6 Submission: [Play Title(s)]”.

  • Playwrights of selected plays will receive a small honorarium.

  • Playwrights may be consulted regarding production aspects of their plays, but final decision making resides with the production creative team and The Drama Workshop.

  • All performance and publishing rights will remain the ownership of the authors.

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