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January 10, 2025 · 8:55 am

SNOW CANCELLATIONS for Fri, Jan. 10

Updated 1/10 12:10pm

I will update this page as information is received.

Italicized information comes directly from the presenting organization.

Reminder: This list may not be complete. Always check with the presenting organization.

CANCELLED PERFORMANCES:

  • CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF presented by Mariemont Players
    Performance Update: Cancellation Notice
    Due to the impending snowstorm and in the interest of everyone’s safety, the Friday, January 10th performance of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF has been cancelled.
    Patrons with tickets for tomorrow’s performance will be contacted directly by the box office via email. New Performance Date Added: We will replace this show with a special performance on Wednesday, January 15th at 7:30 PM. To reschedule your tickets for another date, please contact the box office via phone or email. Rescheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! 
  • HOME BREW THEATRE 8 presented by The Drama Workshop
    Friends, out of an abundance of caution due to the predicted snowfall tomorrow (Friday, 01/10/2025). we are CANCELLING the performance. We are currently in the process of contacting patrons to move their tickets to other performances. Patrons who currently hold tickets for the Friday 01/10 performance will be contacted by phone and email. We thank you for your understanding. The safety of our patrons and performers is of the greatest importance to us here at TDW. Thank you and stay safe!
  • SHOCK! The Spine-Tingling Tale of Miss Spidra presented by CenterStage Players
    Out of caution based on the forecasted additional snow, CenterStage Players has made the decision to postpone the opening of our production of SHOCK! Our first performance will now be on Saturday, January 11. We have also added an additional matinee performance on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00 PM. Any tickets that were reserved for Friday, January 10 will be honored at any of the other performances. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at the theatre!

IMPACTED EVENTS 

 

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December 13, 2024 · 10:37 am

The Passing of Robert Weidle

12/17 – Robert’s obituary with Visitation & Funeral Service information.

From the GoFundMe set up to help his family with funeral expenses…

Robert Weidle, Everyone’s Santa (1962-2024)

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of one of our longtime family members, the wonderful Robert Weidle. Anyone who met him loved Robert. With his distinctive laugh and gentle demeanor, he had an inherent way of connecting with people instantly. Robert wore many hats at in local theatre: He was a gifted performer, director, producer, board member, and box office manager with Newport’s Footlighters Inc, and he shared his talents with countless other groups in the area, such as Cincinnati Music Theatre, Mariemont Players, The Drama Workshop, Brieabi Productions, and Beechmont Players—just to name a few. He was actively involved with ACT Cincinnati as an adjudicator and ACT representative, as well as OCTA as a board member, regional rep, and OCTAFest chairperson. He performed professionally at La Comedia in such iconic musicals as Cats and Sound of Music. And, of course, with his big infectious smile and jovial disposition, he was known to the entire Tri-State area as Cincinnati’s Santa Claus. In fact, he was THE Santa Claus for an entire generation of boys and girls, many of whom brought their own children to visit with him at the zoo. But his favorite roles were that of partner to David, father to Rob and Cassidy, and grandfather to Mia and Keito. His unexpected passing leaves a hole in our organization as big as his generous and kind heart. We will miss him terribly.

With Robert’s unexpected passing, there are many financial costs that his children will have to cover. We are using this Go Fund Me to help them defray the cost of his funeral and burial. Thank you for your support for a man who gave us so much joy over the years!

We will announce funeral service information as soon as it is available.

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December 11, 2024 · 5:56 pm

HOME BREW THEATRE 8 Runs Jan. 10-12

1/9 – Friends, out of an abundance of caution due to the predicted snowfall tomorrow (Friday, 01/10/2025). we are CANCELLING the performance. We are currently in the process of contacting patrons to move their tickets to other performances. Patrons who currently hold tickets for the Friday 01/10 performance will be contacted by phone and email. We thank you for your understanding. The safety of our patrons and performers is of the greatest importance to us here at TDW. Thank you, and stay safe!

HOME BREW THEATRE 8
The Drama Workshop
Jan. 10-12
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

HOME BREW THEATRE 8 is the eighth installment of TDW’s celebration of local playwrights and Cincinnati beer. Join us for a selection of often witty and always thought-provoking ten-minute plays by local authors, and a post-show reception at which you can raise a glass to the actors, directors and playwrights. The weekend sells out every year, so make sure you’ve got your seat! It’s a TDW tradition and has quickly become the premier short play festival in town. [Full list of plays, directors and casts below.]

  • Fri, Jan. 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 12 at 2pm

Official page |

ALIEN AGENDA by AK Forbes
Directed by Fred Hunt
Featuring: Katherine Anderson, Clint Bramkamp and Parker Culp

EVERY GREETING CARD CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVER by Holly Sauerbrunn
Directed by Justin Hanks
Featuring: Mark Culp, Jessie Faye, Donald Huening II, Jimmy Jackson, Holly Sauerbrunn and Emily Tilling

HELL FIRE IN by Rose Vanden Eynden
Directed by Judy Berrens
Featuring: Jeff Nieman and Brittany Quist

JOHNNY RABBIT by Peter J. Stavros
Directed by Dane Rogers and Sarah Louise Rogers
Featuring: Jason Cox, Jimmy Jackson, and Kathryn Muck

JUST OUT OF SIGHT by Keith Vanden Eynden
Directed by Kaitlin Schiltz
Featuring: Mark Culp, Kristy Rucker, Andrew Schiltz and Emily Tilling

NOT ABOUT PRETTY by Wendy Vogel
Directed by Tracy M. Schoster
Featuring: Kristy Rucker and Emily Tilling

PRINCE HARMING by Eric Thomas
Directed by Kaleigh-Brooke Scheiding
Featuring: Jessie Faye, Kate Nicole Hoffman, Kathryn Muck and Holly Sauerbrunn

REST IN PEACE by Christine Charlson
Directed by Michael Yarick
Featuring: Nathan Chesney, Parker Culp, Kate Nicole Hoffman, Ben Lacy and Jamie Sivrais

THE HILL by Robb Willoughby
Directed by Micheal Kiser
Featuring: Steve Krieger, Megan Schultheis and Brandon Saylor Jr.

UNEXPECTED COMPANY by Liz Coley
Directed by Michael Scarpelli
Featuring: Parker Culp, Kate Nicole Hoffman, Ben Lacy and Rusty Lacy

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November 12, 2024 · 3:38 pm

Auditions Announced for BINGO the Winning Musical at The Drama Workshop

The Drama Workshop and director Gina Kleesattel are pleased to announce auditions for BINGO THE WINNING MUSICAL!  Book by Michael Heitzman & Ilene Reid.

Music and Lyrics by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid & David Holcenberg. Elaine Volker is producing.

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday December 8. 6-9pm
  • Sunday December 15. 6-9pm

Auditions will be held at The Drama Workshop located at 3716 Glenmore Ave.

Please sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-53106122-auditions

Production dates: May 2-18

Synopsis: Best friends and Bingo pals Vern, Honey and Patsy brave a terrible storm in order to attend the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and tribute to its founder, Edwin S. Lowe. As the storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall, Patsy and Honey remind each other of the ominous night 15 years ago that began in the same way. In flashback, Honey tells us about the night Vern and her best friend, Bernice, had their falling out. Bernice’s sweet yet headstrong daughter, Alison, enters the Bingo hall in disguise – Bernice’s health is failing, and Alison is determined, with the help of Bingo, to reunite her mother with her long-lost best friend.

Audition Requirements

Auditioners should prepare a short (~1 minute) light/comedic monologue.  In addition, you may also be asked to read from the script.

All characters sing.  Please prepare a 24-36 bar musical number.  Best style is “Broadway pop”.  Please bring music for the accompanist.  No acapella singing will be accepted.

Several women characters also require a belt voice.  If you can belt, please show it.  You may be asked to do a “range check” with the musical director as well.

Character Descriptions

VERN – 40s; Matriarch of the group; funny; robust; stubborn and crusty, but with a good heart buried under her gruff exterior. Mermanesque Broadway belt, showing range and power from low A to a solid C.

PATSY – 40s; Somewhat mousey; neurotic; obsessively superstitious, yet underneath all that anxiety lies a rock star who can let it rip! Pop belt to F.

HONEY – 40s; Leggy; beautiful, but a little past her prime. She’s an extremely loveable sex kitten if not the brightest of bulbs. Belt/mix to E.

SAM WONNIETSKI/FRANK – 40s; Sam is the Bingo caller – tall, rugged, and handsome. He loves his job and takes his calling very seriously. The only thing that can distract him is Honey – the woman of his dreams. In flashbacks, he doubles as FRANK – a long-haired, hippie bingo caller from the past. Baritone to F.

MINNIE MARTINELLI – 60s; Friendly bingo hall manager, she’s everyone’s favorite, cute, cuddly grandma. Although this woman could be the oldest in the group, she’s still spry and quick on her feet. She must be extremely comfortable interacting and improvising with the audience and have a good, warm energy. Belt up to C.

BERNICE BOODALAY – 40s; Super mom; genuinely sweet and cheerful. She’s the peacemaker and pie baker, and spreads sunshine wherever she goes….maybe a bit passive aggressive with her friends. Belt to C.

ALISON BOODALAY – 20s; Bernice’s daughter – fresh faced, passionate, optimistic, perky and quirky. She is a young, comedic character woman in an ingénue’s body. Must be able to belt F sharp.

If you have questions, please email Producer Elaine Volker at eavolker@gmail.com

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November 7, 2024 · 4:03 pm

Cast Announced for THE MOUSETRAP at The Drama Workshop

The Drama Workshop and director Amy Eyers are pleased to announce the cast of Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP.

  • Mollie Ralston – Katherine Anderson
  • Giles Ralston – Grant Zentmeyer
  • Christopher Wren – Elias Dean
  • Mrs. Boyle – Amy Sullivan
  • Major Metcalf – Harold Murphy
  • Miss Casewell – Rusty Lacy
  • Mr. Paravicini – Michael Kiser
  • Detective Sergeant Trotter – Nick Dunker

THE MOUSETRAP is produced by Christopher Eyers.

Performances are February 28 – March 16, 2025 at The Drama Workshop’s home, The Glenmore Playhouse.

Tickets are available at thedramaworkshop.org or by calling 513-598-8303.

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