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ORDINARY DAYS Runs July 14-23

TR_Ordinary DaysORDINARY DAYS
The Refuge
July 14-23
Know Theatre of Cincinnati [Over-the-Rhine]

Cast: Roman Harris-Richardson, Bryn Studer, Kate Sexton, and Jacob Gildenblatt.

Embark on a heartfelt journey through the bustling streets of New York City with the enchanting musical “Ordinary Days.” This captivating story weaves together the lives of four ordinary individuals, each searching for connection and meaning in the chaos of everyday life. Paths unexpectedly intertwine between stories of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set against a backdrop of soul-stirring melodies and lyrical poetry, “Ordinary Days” invites you to witness the extraordinary beauty found in the simplest moments. With its enchanting blend of wit, vulnerability, and a profound exploration of the human experience, this musical promises to leave audiences captivated, inspired, and reminded of the extraordinary within the ordinary.

  • Fri-Sat, July 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 2:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 23 at 2:30pm

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Auditions Announced for ORDINARY DAYS at The Refuge

TR_Ordinary DaysAttention all theatre performers!

The Refuge Arts Center is a new Cincinnati based theatre.

We are happy to announce that this summer for our very first season we will be putting on a production of ORDINARY DAYS.

Please submit your audition to this google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CtDh43QAAn_JbrLBxiBaHTxYMzsYQUKIWdsP-Lxu8wg/viewform?edit_requested=true

The last day to submit will be April 25th. If you have any questions, you can reach us on here or at our email therefugeartscenter@gmail.com We hope to hear from you soon!

We here at The Refuge strive for representation of all kinds. We encourage that performers of any gender, any race, and any ability audition for which ever part they wish! Thank you for your time and your talent. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.

Character Descriptions:

  • Claire (traditionally cast as female)  Soprano, 20-30s: Claire is embarking on a new stage of her life with boyfriend Jason. The decision to share an apartment is the catalyst for Claire to face her past.
  • Jason (traditionally cast as male) Tenor, 20-30s: Jason is the boyfriend of Claire. A romantic at heart, he spends the bulk of the musical attempting to further his relationship, at first by moving in and then by proposing. Claire consistently resists his attempts leading to the central conflict of their story arc.
  • Deb (traditionally cast as female) Mezzo, 20-30s: Deb is a cynical and defensive grad student who is struggling to find focus in her life. She meets struggling artist Warren when he finds her thesis notes in the street. 
  • Warren (traditionally cast as male) Tenor, 20-30s: The cheerful and sometimes annoyingly optimistic Warren sees beauty in the simple things in life. The heart of the show and it’s message.

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