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Becky Howard, Kerry Simpson, Pam McGinnis
Gayle Smith, Jackie Pfeifer, Barbara Jorgensen, Adee McFarland, Gail Andrews Turner & Kathy Campbell

THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE
Young at Heart Players
June 12-22
Dayton Theatre Guild Theater

Directed by Fran Pesch

Fanny, Jef, and Willa are all at a crossroads in their lives. These extraordinary Wild women come up with delightful and surprisingly unorthodox ways to declutter their lives, their homes, and their relationships so they can move on, proving it’s never too late to start over. Throughout the play, we also meet a series of women who are being interviewed for a video project on defining moments that changed their lives.

• Fri-Sat, June 13-14 at 7:30pm
• Sun, June 15 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, June 20-21 at 7:30pm
• Sun, June 22 at 2pm

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STILL ALICE
Young at Heart Players
Nov. 22-Dec. 1
Dayton Playhouse [Dayton]

Cast: Cassandra Engber, Rachel Oprea, Cher Collins, Chelsey Hall, Shawn Hooks, Brandon Shockney & Steve Strawser

Adapted by Christine Mary Dunford from Lisa Genova’s best-selling novel (which also became an Oscar-winning film), STILL ALICE follows Alice Howland and her family after she is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.  The play gives the audience a chance to explore and understand Alice’s inner thoughts and struggles. A portion of the proceeds from STILL ALICE will benefit the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. 

• Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 8pm
• Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, Nov. 29-30 at 8pm
• Sun, Dec. 1 at 2pm

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20TH CENTURY BLUES
Young at Heart Players
May 31-June 9
Dayton Playhouse

Cast: Heather Martin, Pam McGinnis, Jamison Meyer, Jackie Pfeifer, Gayle Smith & Gail Andrews Turner

Four women meet once a year for a ritual photo shoot, chronicling their changing (and aging) selves as they navigate love, careers, children, and the complications of history. But when these private photographs threaten to go public, relationships are tested, forcing the women to confront who they are and how they’ll deal with whatever lies ahead… This production contains strong language and adult situations.

• Fri-Sat, May 31-June 1 at 8pm
• Sun, June 2 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, June 7-8 at 8pm
• Sun, June 9 at 2pm

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FIRST KISSES
Young At Heart Players
June 2-11
Dayton Playhouse

Directed by Fran Pesch

Featuring: Annie Pesch & J. Gary Thompson

A love story of one couple over the course of more than 60 years. Note: Production contains some adult language.

• Fri-Sat, June 2-3 at 8pm
• Sun, June 4 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, June 9-10 at 8pm
• Sun, June 11 at 2pm

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CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
Young at Heart Players
June 3-12
Dayton Playhouse

Directed by Annie Pesch

Cast: Cheryl Mellen as Marty, Dave Gaylor as James, Steve Strawser as Schultz, Megan Cooper as Theresa & Jordan Norgaard as Lauren

In this charmingly comic off-Broadway hit, unanticipated revelations result when five people enroll in a community center adult acting class. Over six weeks, seemingly silly theatre games unwittingly expose their innermost hopes and fears. Secrets are disclosed. Relationships begin and end. Real-life drama supplements the make-believe.

• Fri-Sat, June 3-4 at 8pm
• Sun, June 5 at 2pm
• Sat, June 11 at 8pm
• Sun, June 12 at 2pm

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