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Cast Announced for THE BALD SOPRANO at Xenia Area Community Theatre

Xenia Area Community Theater is very happy to announce the cast of THE BALD SOPRANO, which will be staged as a part of “A Night of the Absurd” opening Friday, March 13, 2026.

  • Jeannine Sandlin – Mrs. Smith
  • Andrew Stokely – Mr. Smith
  • Lauren Eifert – Mary
  • Hayley Penchoff – Mrs. Martin
  • Aaron Brewer – Mr. Martin
  • James Voisard – Fire Chief
For tickets to this one-of-a-kind night of theater, please see the X*ACT website for details.

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Current Snow Cancellations for the Weekend Jan. 23-25

Last Update: 8am 1/25/26

This page will be updated as new information is received.

If a performance is not listed, please verify with the organization’s official website and social media pages before heading out. Stay safe all.

Unless otherwise noted, please contact the host theater regarding ticket exchange/refund options.

Sat, Jan. 24th

Sun, Jan.

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OLD-SCHOOL LIVING Runs Jan. 23-Feb. 1

OLD-SCHOOL LIVING
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Jan. 23-Feb. 1
[Xenia]

Directed by Dee Berdine

Cast: Beth Anderson as Linda, Connie Strait as Denise, Cheryl Dern as Barb, Brian Laughlin as Greg, Aaron Tanzer as Gary, Eric Shoemaker as Don/Chuck, Mark Sharp as Sam, Michelle Phillips as Carrie, Debbi Frantz as Andrea & Dean Shipley as Jacob

At their 50th class reunion, Denise pitches the idea of buying their recently vacated high school and converting the classrooms into condos. Several classmates join in and Snow Water High School becomes Snow Water Housing for Seniors. Hilarious morning announcements, guest speakers, activities, and exercise programs, lend  a whole new meaning to being a senior in high school.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 23-24 at 7pm
  • Sun, Jan. 25 at 3pm CANCELLED
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 30-31 at 7pm
  • Sun, Feb. 1 at 3pm

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DIRTY DEEDS AT THE DEPOT Runs Dec. 12-21

DIRTY DEEDS AT THE DEPOT aka PROFESSOR MACK’S MIRACLE ELIXIR OF LIFE
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Dec. 12-21
[Xenia]

Directed by Melodee Bass

Cast:  Lexi Bailey as Passenger, Lilith Bryant as Josie Earp/Passenger, Edith Waugh as Sheriff Willi Becaught,  Jim Spencer as Judge Jerry Mander, Austin Ferrell as Dusty Trails, Katie Thorpe as Claire Voyant, Kaeli Zweber as Passenger, Caleb Benefiel as Justin Tyme, Katie Waid as Lacie Camisole, Heather Williams as Cy Kosis, Onyx Davis as Helen Highwater, Wade Davis as Wyatt Earp, Matthew Benefiel as Professor Thaddeus Mack, Deborah Benefiel as Paige Turner, Betsy Benefiel as Passenger, Nick Beard as Duncan Disorderly, Anastasia Brake as Young Child & Aubrie Waid as Child

Step right up, folks—because San Juan Capistrano is about to get a whole lot wilder! From sweethearts and school marms to gypsies, villains, and scalawags, Dirty Deeds at the Depot is a rip-roaring old-fashioned melodrama full of romance, mystery, comedy, and a whole heap of trouble at the train station.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 19-20 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 3pm

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Cast Announced for OLD SCHOOL LIVING IN OUR OLD SCHOOL at Xenia Area Community Theatre

XACT is thrilled to roll out the red carpet and officially announce the cast of OLD SCHOOL LIVING IN OUR OLD SCHOOL — a comedy so full of heart (and hilarious chaos) that you’ll wish you went to Snow Water High!

Meet the fabulous team bringing the laughs to the Ohio debut:

  • Linda – Beth Anderson
  • Denise – Connie Strait
  • Barb – Cheryl Dern
  • Greg – Brian Laughlin
  • Gary – Aaron Tanzer
  • Don / Chuck – Eric Shoemaker
  • Sam – Mark Sharp
  • Carrie – Michelle Phillips
  • Andrea – Debbi Frantz
  • Jacob – Dean Shipley

Help us give a huge, enthusiastic CONGRATULATIONS to this fun-loving, high-energy cast! We can’t wait for you to see what they bring to the stage.

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