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(Cheviot, OH) The Drama Workshop continues to work at a break-neck pace bringing great theatre to Cincinnati’s West Side. The historic brick building at the corner of Glenmore and Gamble in the heart of Cheviot is buzzing with activity nearly every night.

In addition to its ongoing run of the classic comedy, “Noises Off”, continuing through August 28, TDW is holding auditions for two upcoming productions, rehearsing a third, and preparing to participate in the Ohio Community Theatre Association State Festival.

The Drama Workshop will be holding auditions for selected roles in the holiday musical “Nuncrackers” by Dan Goggin on Tuesday 8/16 & Wednesday, 8/17, 7-10 pm at The Glenmore Playhouse. Thursday 8/18 will be reserved for callbacks if needed. Sign up times are required. Those interested are encouraged to sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449a9af23a75-nuncrackers.

The performance dates for “Nuncrackers” are December 2 – 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM. Additional dates may be added.

Open auditions for the classic Neil Simon comedy “The Odd Couple” will be held on Wednesday, August 17 and Sunday, August 21.  Doors will open at 6:30pm, and auditions will begin promptly at 7pm. Actors are asked to bring a resume and headshot, and will audition in groups. Auditions will run no later than 9 pm, and may end earlier. The director is seeking eight actors. Needed are 6 men (ages 40 to 60) and 2 women (ages late 20s-early 30s). Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

Show dates for “The Odd Couple” are February 24, 2017 through March 12, 2017. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.

Rehearsals for TDW’s next show, James Goldman’s “The Lion in Winter,” have also begun. This tale of intrigue takes place in the court of England at Christmas 1183 – as King Henry tries to ensure his kingdom’s survival, his three feuding sons, the scheming Queen Eleanor, and the opportunistic King of France all want a piece of it. Also a classic feature film starring Peter O’Toole and Katherine Hepburn, TDW’s production of “The Lion in Winter” opens on October 7 and runs through October 23.

Finally, TDW is deep in preparations to participate in the Ohio Community Theatre Association State Festival. This festival includes theatre groups from all over the state, and will take place in Independence, Ohio, over Labor Day weekend. TDW was selected as one of three invitees from the Cincinnati area to perform an excerpt of last season’s award-winning farce, “Unnecessary Farce”. This festival also serves as the Ohio competition to participate in the national-level American Association of Community Theatres play festival.

To order tickets to any upcoming production, please either order online at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or via the 24/7 ticket line at 513.598.8303. All auditions and performances are at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave, Cheviot, 45211.

TDW is open to all people who are interested in theatre, and no skill is required. There is activity at the playhouse most weekends. For more information on how to get involved in this vibrant community organization, please contact TDW through the ticket line, via the website, or on Facebook.

(Cheviot, OH) The Drama Workshop presents the classic farce “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot. Performances run August 12 through August 28; Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8 pm, while Sunday afternoon performances start at 2 pm.

In this play within-a-play, the opening night performance of the farce “Nothing On” is just hours away, and as the cast stumbles through their final dress rehearsal, things couldn’t be going any worse. With lines being forgotten, love triangles unraveling and sardines flying everywhere, it’s complete pandemonium… and we haven’t even reached intermission! Can the cast pull their act together on the stage even if they can’t behind the scenes?

“Noises Off” is directed by Dennis Murphy and produced by Elaine Volker, and features the on-stage talents of Stefanie Adams, Elizabeth Beatty, Tim Binzer, Tasha Boeckmann, Bill Keeton, Kent Smith, Maryann Smith, Eric Thomas, and Ian Tinney.

TDW favorite Stefanie Adams is returning to the TDW stage for the first time since 2014’s “Suite Surrender”. “If you’ve ever wanted to know what’s happening backstage at show – here’s your chance,” she said. “What do those actors do when they aren’t on stage? What happens at rehearsals? Does everyone really like each other?” She added, “In this case, we really do!”

Newcomer Elizabeth Beatty is no stranger to the stage, having turned in award-winning performances across the greater Cincinnati area. “Watching each person grow into their character during rehearsals has been a blast. Every night, someone tries some new comedic bit that makes the rest of us lose it,” she laughed. “Everyone is friendly and inviting. I feel very welcome with the group.”

Eric Thomas appeared in last season’s acclaimed production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, and offered a suggestion to patrons. “The set for this play is worth the price of admission on its own! In Act I, it seems like a perfectly functional set for its purpose. But there’s more than meets the eye. I won’t spoil it, but the audience needs to stay and watch the transition during the first intermission!”

Performances will be at 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Aug. 13, Aug. 19, Aug. 20, Aug. 26, and Aug. 27, and 2 p.m. on Aug. 14, Aug. 21, and Aug. 28. “Noises Off” contains some adult language.

For more information or to order tickets, please call TDW’s 24/7 ticket line at 513-598-8303 or order on line at www.thedramaworkshop.org. Discounts are available for groups over 10. Shows frequently sell out, so reservations are recommended. Advanced reservation seats are $16 each, or tickets may be purchased for $17 at the box office the day of the show. The 96-seat theater uses festival seating, except for season subscribers.

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. In 2015, they were the most-recognized group in the greater Cincinnati area for theatrical excellence.

TDW has a long history of being selected to represent the Southwest Ohio region at the Ohio Community Theatre Association annual conference, including last season’s production of UNNECESSARY FACE. TDW was also honored to represent the state of Ohio at the 2013 American Association of Community Theatre regional conference in Hartford, Wisconsin. The Drama Workshop has been recognized 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.