If your New Years resolution had to do with appearing onstage in a community theater production, this is a great month to work on that. The Miami Valley is lucky to host numerous theaters companies around town and one of these roles just might be hand picked and waiting for you! The following seven shows are holding auditions this winter for upcoming shows:
Brookville Community Theatre
Coming up in Dayton theatre, 11/7-11/17
Welcome back again, theatre lovers! What do we have to tempt you this week?
Closing This Weekend
Oklahoma!
The Skinny: It’s the turn of the century, and the Oklahoma territory is on the cusp of statehood. There are farmers, their daughters, cow-men and their mounts in this beloved musical extravaganza.
Dates: Oklahoma closes this weekend, 11/10.
Tickets: Please visit the Wright State University Theatre department website here.
Opening This Weekend!
Oedipus Rex
Springfield Stage Works
The Skinny: Oedipus is abandoned after his father hears a prophecy that he is to kill his father and marry his mother. Oedipus is adopted and later hears that same prophecy, and goes in search for the truth. Hijinks do not, in this play, ensue.
Dates: Oedipus opens this weekend and closes next weekend.
Tickets: Please visit the Springfield Stage Works site, www.springfieldstageworks.org
Currently In Production
Fiddler On The Roof
The Human Race Theatre Company
The Skinny: In the early part of the 20th century, the inhabitants of the shtetl of Anatevka, including Tevye and his 5 daughters, must contest with how Russia’s sweeping changes will effect their daily lives.
Dates:
Tickets: Please visit the Human Race Theatre Company website at www.humanracetheatre.org
9 to 5
Playhouse South
The Skinny: A musical workplace-revenge fantasy, based on the 1980 comedy movie.
Dates: 9 to 5 runs this weekend and next, closing Saturday, 11/16.
Tickets: Please call (888) 262-3792.
Opening Next Weekend
Over The River And Through The Woods
Brookville Community Theatre
The Skinny: Nick is a family-dedicated Jersey boy who has to tell his family he’s moving to follow his dream job. Out of town.
Dates: Over The River opens the 14th and runs through the 24th.
Tickets: Please call the Brookville Floral Shop at 937-833-6790.
Coming up in Dayton Theatre, 9/20 – 9/29
Hello again! Welcome back and hello! We’ve got three good shows closing this weekend, a couple still running and one getting ready to open. Let’s get right on stage.
Closing This Weekend!
Hairspray!
Dayton Playhouse
The Skinny: This high-spirited musical musical takes place in 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. Teenager, Tracy Turnblad, dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. The show deals with injustices of parts of American society in the 1960’s.
Dates: Hairspray runs this weekend, closing Sunday, 9/22.
Tickets: Please visit the Dayton Playhouse website at www.daytonplayhouse.com
Hair
Beavercreek Community Theatre
The Skinny: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical!This show introduced America to the “Rock musical”, with songs that became standards, such as “The Age Of Aquarius” and “Easy To Be Hard.” Hair focuses on a “tribe” of hippies, touching on several different individual stories, woven throughout with the tragedy of the Vietnam conflict.
Dates: Hairs also closes this weekend, Sunday 9/22.
Tickets: Please visit www.bctheatre.org
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
The Skinny: During WWII, six women gather at the church to roll bandages and plan the church’s 75th anniversary. Overseeing things is Edith, the pastor’s wise-cracking wife who dispenses Red Cross smocks and witty repartee to Luby, whose son is fighting in the Pacific; Mae Ellen, the church’s rebellious organist who wants to quit but hasn’t the courage; Olene, who dreams of a career in Hollywood; Sammy, a shy newcomer with a secret; and Vera, an influential Baptist with a secret of her own. When Luby learns her son has been wounded, she confounds the others by blaming the vulnerable Sammy. Twenty-five years later, our “First Baptist Six” reunite!
Dates: Closing Sunday, 9/22
Tickets: To make ticket reservations, please call the Brookville Flower Shop at 937-833-3531
Opening This Weekend!
Harvey
The Wright State Theatre Company
The Skinny: Elwood P. Dowd is an endlessly pleasant & delightfully eccentric bachelor living in a small town that isn’t quite aware that its newest citizen is a 6’3″ white rabbit named “Harvey,” that only certain people can see.
Dates: Harvey opens Thursday, 9/19 and runs through 9/29
Tickets: Please visit the WSU Theatre Department box office website: http://www.wright.edu/theatre-dance-and-motion-pictures/performances/ticket-information
Currently In Production
Becky’s New Car
The Human Race Theatre Company
The Skinny: Becky Foster is stuck in neutral—middle aged, in middle management and a middling marriage—until an honest misunderstanding with a wealthy widower offers her the chance at an exciting double life…and she takes it. Now she’s frantically juggling to keep her two worlds apart before everything threatens to come crashing down on her. It’s enough to drive Becky off a cliff, and she’s taking the audience along for the ride!
Dates: Running through the 29th.
Tickets: Please visit the Human Race Theatre Company website at www.humanracetheatre.org
A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Skinny: The fourth installment in the popular Church Basement Ladies series takes place in 1960, and reformation is underway. The Church Basement Ladies are once again required to face chance head-on, but they will stand strong in their faith and their friendships.
Dates: Closing 10/27.
Tickets: Please visit the La Comedia website at www.lacomedia.com
Coming Up In Dayton Theatre, 9/5 – 9/22
Welcome back! Has everyone had a good and fulfilling summer? I sure have. But I’m ready to jump back into Dayton’s exciting theatre scene.
Closing This Weekend!
45 Seconds From Broadway
The Skinny: Neil Simon’s 2001 Broadway-based comedy takes place in the Polish Tea Room, a haunt of Broadway-types in general, and comedian Mickey Fox in specific.Taking place over the course of 1 year (4 scenes, 4 seasons), this story follows Mickey and his friends as they do all those play things; live, laugh, love and learn.
Dates: 45 Seconds closes this weekend. Friday, 9/6 at 8, Saturday 9/7 at 5 and Sunday 9/8 at 3.
Tickets: For ticket information, please visit the Dayton Theatre Guild website, www.daytontheatreguild.com
Opening This Weekend!
Hairspray
The Dayton Playhouse
The Skinny: This high-spirited musical musical takes place in 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. Teenager, Tracy Turnblad, dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. The show deals with injustices of parts of American society in the 1960’s.
Dates: Hairspray opens this Friday, 9/6 and runs 3 weekends, closing on Sunday, 9/22.
Tickets: For ticketing information, please see the Dayton Playhouse website, www.daytonplayhouse.com
A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Skinny: The fourth installment in the popular Church Basement Ladies series takes place in 1960, and reformation is underway. The Church Basement Ladies are once again required to face chance head-on, but they will stand strong in their faith and their friendships.
Dates: This show opens Thursday, 9/5 and runs through 10/27.
Tickets: For information regarding tickets, schedule and menu, please visit La Comedia’s website at www.lacomedia.com
Opening Next Weekend!
Becky’s New Car
The Human Race Theatre Company
The Skinny: Becky Foster is stuck in neutral—middle aged, in middle management and a middling marriage—until an honest misunderstanding with a wealthy widower offers her the chance at an exciting double life…and she takes it. Now she’s frantically juggling to keep her two worlds apart before everything threatens to come crashing down on her. It’s enough to drive Becky off a cliff.
Dates: Becky debuts Thursday, 9/12 and runs through Sunday, 9/29.
Tickets: For ticketing information, please visit www.humanracetheatre.org
Hair
Beavercreek Community Theatre
The Skinny: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical!This show introduced America to the “Rock musical”, with songs that became standards, such as “The Age Of Aquarius” and “Easy To Be Hard.” Hair focuses on a “tribe” of hippies, touching on several different individual stories, woven throughout with the tragedy of the Vietnam conflict.
Dates: Hair opens next weekend, 9/13 and closes 9/22.
Tickets: For ticketing information, please visit the BCT website at www.bctheatre.org
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
Brookville Community Theatre
The Skinny: More Church ladies! During WWII, six women gather at the church to roll bandages and plan the church’s 75th anniversary. Overseeing things is Edith, the pastor’s wise-cracking wife who dispenses Red Cross smocks and witty repartee to Luby, whose son is fighting in the Pacific; Mae Ellen, the church’s rebellious organist who wants to quit but hasn’t the courage; Olene, who dreams of a career in Hollywood; Sammy, a shy newcomer with a secret; and Vera, an influential Baptist with a secret of her own. When Luby learns her son has been wounded, she confounds the others by blaming the vulnerable Sammy. Twenty-five years later, our “First Baptist Six” reunite!
Dates: Opening Friday, 9/12 and running through 9/22.
Tickets: To make ticket reservations, please call the Brookville Flower Shop at 937-833-3531
Coming up in Dayton Theatre 5/3 – 5/12 (plus Season Announcements!)
Welcome back friends! We’ve got just a couple things going on the next couple weeks, but we also have SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS! So exciting!
Closing This Weekend!
‘Til Beth Do Us Part
Brookville Community Theatre
The Skinny: A comedy about love, marriage and trust.
Dates: Running through Sunday, May 5th.
Tickets: For tickets, please call the Brookville Flower Shop at (937) 833-3531.
Opening This Weekend!
The Late Edwina Black
Troy Civic Theatre
The Skinny: When a some-what unpopular woman dies, the community feeling is rather less of grief and more of relief. When an autopsy shows her remains full of arsenic, an Inspector must interview the three main suspects and try to figure out what really happened.
Dates: Opening 5/3 and closing Saturday, 5/11
Tickets: Please call the ticket chairman at 937-339-7700
Mid-week Opening!
Next To Normal
The Human Race Theatre Company (@ The Victoria Thatre)
The Skinny: The story of a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect her illness has on her family. This contemporary Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses issues such as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.
Dates: Opens Tuesday 5/7 and closes Sunday 5/19
Tickets: Tickets are available via the Victoria Theatre Association website, here: Tickets.
Opening Next Weekend!
Jekyll & Hyde
Playhouse South
The Skinny: This dark, gothic musical is based on the Robert Louis Stevenson book The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde. Nominated for several Tony awards, the music is chilling, moving and altogether wonderful.
Dates: Jekyll takes the stage on Friday, 5/10 and will run Fridays and Saturdays through 5/25 with one Sunday matinee on 5/12. What better treat for Mom?!
Tickets: Tickets are available for purchase via the PHS website, here: Tickets
Season Announcements!
Tis the season for season announcements! Theatres are beginning to release their 2013-2014 seasons. Here’s what I’ve got so far!
Dayton Theatre Guild
45 Seconds from Broadway, by Neil Simon
Directed by Fred Blumenthal. Runs Aug 23-Sep 8, 2013
Time Stand Stills, by Donald Margulies
Directed by Debra Kent. Runs Oct 4-20, 2013
The Gifts of the Magi, by Coats & Germain — (The Holiday Extra)
Director to be announced. Runs Nov 22-Dec 8, 2013
The Subject Was Roses, by Frank D. Gilroy
Directed by Marcia Nowik. Runs Jan 10-26, 2014
Expecting Isabel, by Lisa Loomer
Directed by Natasha Randall. Runs Feb 28-Mar 16, 2014
An Inspector Calls, by J.B. Priestly
Directed by David Shough. Runs Apr 18-May 4, 2014
The Dead Guy, by Eric Coble
Directed by Saul Caplan. Runs May 30-June 15, 2014
Dayton Playhouse
Hairspray Sept. 6-22
Directed by Tina McPhearson and Fran Pesch
Deathtrap, by Ira Levine
Directed by Jennifer Lockwood. Runs October 25-November 3rd
Fellow Passengers, by Greg Carter
Directed by Dodie Lockwood. Runs December 6-15
Working
Directed by Jim Lockwood. Runs January 31-February 16
The Whales of August, by David Berry
Directed by John Riley. Runs March 14th-23
Oklahoma!
Directed by Brian Sharp. Runs May 2-18
Beavercreek Community Theatre
Hair
September 13-22
Dog Sees God
October 25-November 3
A Neverland Christmas Carol
December 6-15
‘Till Beth Do Us Part
January 24-February 2
Carrie
March 7-16
Monty Python’s Spamalot
June 20-29
Human Race Theatre Company
Becky’s New Car
September 12-29
Fiddler on the Roof
October 31-November 17
Torch Song Trilogy
January 30-February 16
Other Desert Cities
March 27-April 3
Play It By Heart
June 12-29
Victoria Theatre Association/Broadway Series
War Horse
October 22-27
It’s A Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play!)
December 3-15
Sister Act
January 28-February 2
Memphis
April 8-13
Beauty And The Beast
May 27-June 1
Million Dollar Quartet
June 17-22
That’s what I’ve got so far — There are more to come, however. It’s gonna be a really good season! I’m already marking my calendars. How about you?
Coming Up in Dayton Theatre: 02/24 – 03/09
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
“it can be interesting to see if other people – like dead people who wrote books – agree or disagree with what you think… because it makes you – a larger part of the human community.” – Eurydice
I’m currently in the midst of rehearsing to play Eurydice in Sarah Ruhl’s beautiful play of the same title. When asked why she loves books, Eurydice says, “It can be interesting to see if other people – like dead people who wrote books – agree or disagree with what you think… because it makes you – a larger part of the human community.”
Theatre, I believe, does the same. We sit in performance spaces surrounded by other audience members, and all experience a show slightly differently; we perform on stages in front of any number of people, but only focus on the ones in the world of the play; we talk about plays and glance at reviews and comment on upcoming events.
I impulsively went to Chicago this past weekend to see two plays, and was reminded of these concepts as I spent some time in the audience. Seeing shows does bring us closer as human beings, whether with the two people we came with or the 212 in the audience, and that can be incredibly moving. So, these next two weeks, take someone you know to come see one of these shows, and enjoy being a part of that community.
Another Openin’, Another Show
…SHOWS CLOSING SOON
Fat Pig 
DAYTON THEATRE GUILD
The Story: From the moment they meet, Tom finds Helen witty and charming, and they quickly fall in love. She happens to be quite plus-sized; Tom claims not to mind, but the people around him do. In this daring and provocative play, one of famed and cruelly witty Neil LaBute’s best, we explore societal treatment of the unfit, our despisal in others of what we fear in ourselves, and the ever-relevant question of whether size really matters or not.
Dates: February 11 – 27, 2011
Tickets and More Information: DTG: Fat P ig, DMM preview
Play On
BROOKVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE
The Story: In this behind-the-scenes comedy about an amateur theatre group, novice director Gerry Dunbar deals with a diva actress (supported by her doting husband) and their play’s haughty author (with a plethora of rewrites), rounded out by a cranky stage manager and technician. This riotous comedy exemplifies only too well the old theatre adage – “If it can go wrong… it will.”
Dates: February 17 – 19 & 24 – 26 at 8pm and February 20 & 27 at 3pm
Tickets and More Information: Brookville Flower Shop, (937) 833-3531
The Foreigner
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Story: Charlie is pathologically shy; staying together at a bed and breakfast, his friend decides telling the other guests he is foreign and speaks no English will be the easiest thing to do… but once alone with the guests, he overhears more than he should – and much more than they want him to. “Based on what the NY Post describes as a “devilishly clever idea,” the play demonstrates what can happen when a group of devious characters must deal with a stranger who (they think) knows no English” (Dramatists).
Dates: Continues through Saturday, February 26
Tickets: (937) 512-2808 or http://www.sinclair.edu/arts
More Information: DMM event page, DMM preview
Picnic
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
The Story: In a small town in Kansas, everything is going calmly and according to plan for widow Flo Owens and her two daughters. Madge, the oldest, is on her way to being a trophy wife while the younger, more rambunctious daughter Millie is getting ready to go to college on a scholarship. However, Flo starts to worry about their safety when Hal, a handsome but troubled drifter, shows up… (WSU)
Dates: February 17th-19th & 24th-26th at 8:00 PM, February 20th, 26th, & 27th at 2:00 PM, and February 23rd at 7:00 PM.
Tickets and More Information: (937) 775-2500, onStageDayton Review
Part of it All
…AUDITIONS AND CASTING CALLS
Honk!
TOWN HALL THEATRE – LANDMARK CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Auditions: February 23, beginning at 3:45 pm; February 26, beginning at 8:45 am. Register in advance.
THT: Berenstein Bears (2011) (Photo Credit Mike Long)
Performances: May 6 – 22, 2011
The Story: “Right from the start, Billy, Beaky, Downy and Fluff start flapping and squawking over their freshly-hatched brother duck. He just doesn’t seem right. His feet are way too big, he’s a lousy quacker and, well, he looks downright ugly! Even his parents are embarrassed to show him to the rest of the barnyard. Feeling miserable and alone, “Ugly” leaves home and begins a dangerous journey that will take him to a place where he, too, can be beautiful.” (THT)
Directed by Brittany Hayden-Hinkle
More Information: (937) 433-8957, Town Hall Theatre
La Cage Aux Folles
DAYTON PLAYHOUSE
Auditions: February 28 & March 1, 2011 (Callbacks March 3 & 4)
Performances: May 13 – 29, 2011
The Story: George (a glitzy nightclub owner) and his partner Albin (also the glamorous chanteuse Zaza)’s son is getting married… and in this musical, he brings his fiancée’s conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair. “The bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly [in this] tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together… stay fabulous… and above all else, stay true to themselves!”
Directed by Doug Lloyd
More Information: Dayton Playhouse: Auditions
One Short Day
…SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE THEATRICALLY MINDED
First Friday
DOWNTOWN DAYTON PARTNERSHIP
The Basics: In this monthly event, Dayton showcases a variety of artistic, creative, and fun events and locations downtown. Gallery exhibits and entertainment provide a great way to discover downtown and have a great time!
Date: Friday, March 4 (and the first Friday of every month!)
More Information and Events Listing: Downtown Dayton partnership: First Friday
~KN
Coming Up in Dayton Theatre: 02/10 – 02/23
ETC: Cait Doyle's Hot Mess in Manhattan
Thursday, February 10 – Wednesday, February 23
Renowned dancer Twyla Tharp observed that the arts are the only way one can run away without leaving home, and the shows in the greater Miami Valley area these next two weeks reflect that concept well. While there are a couple of deeper shows, there are quite a few comedies and musicals, which range across a spectrum from the witty Twelfth Night to humorous Hello, Dolly! One thing all of these shows have in common, however, is the ability to remove us from the stresses of our daily lives. This is also true of the deeper plays – like Fat Pig – which can provide escape while concurrently challenging us to consider social issues. This can be just an effective a tool for kids busy with school, so be sure to check out the children’s auditions while you’re at it. For those two or two and a half hours, you can step away from whatever occupies your thoughts, relax, and just enjoy a show… “running away” to take a breath, reenergize, and just laugh.
Another Openin’, Another Show
…SHOWS OPENING SOON
The Last 5 Years
SPRINGFIELD STAGEWORKS
The Story: Cathy is a struggling actress; Jamie, a rising writer. Over the course of five years, they fall in and out of love, The Last 5 Years chronicling that journey in an emotionally powerful and intimate song cycle.
Dates: February 10 – 13, 2011 One weekend only!
Tickets: $10 at the door
More Information: Springfield StageWorks
Fat Pig
DAYTON THEATRE GUILD
The Story: From the moment they meet, Tom finds Helen witty and charming, and they quickly fall in love. She happens to be quite plus-sized; Tom claims not to mind, but the people around him do. In this daring and provocative play, one of famed and cruelly witty Neil LaBute’s best, we explore societal treatment of the unfit, our despisal in others of what we fear in ourselves, and the ever-relevant question of whether size really matters or not.
Dates: February 11 – 27, 2011
Tickets and More Information: DTG: Fat P ig, DMM preview
Play On
BROOKVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE
The Story: In this behind-the-scenes comedy about an amateur theatre group, novice director Gerry Dunbar deals with a diva actress (supported by her doting husband) and their play’s haughty author (with a plethora of rewrites), rounded out by a cranky stage manager and technician. This riotous comedy exemplifies only too well the old theatre adage – “If it can go wrong… it will.”
Dates: February 17 – 19 & 24 – 26 at 8pm and February 20 & 27 at 3pm
Tickets and More Information: Brookville Flower Shop, (937) 833-3531
…SHOWS CLOSING SOON
Twelfth Night
HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY
The Story: After being shipwrecked, Viola pretends to be her drowned brother. When she falls in love with her employer, for whom she’s delivering love notes to the Lady Olivia, the result is a classic love triangle in this hilarious Shakespearean comedy of mistaken (and disguised) identities. HRTC sets this production in 1927 America, complete with speakeasies, tights, and all the music of the Roaring Twenties!
Dates: January 27 – February 13.
Tickets: Ticket Center Stage
More Information: Human Race Theatre Company: Twelfth Night
Hello, Dolly!
- Hello, Dolly! cast (Photo Credit Scott Huck)
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
The Story: Dolly Levi, adored by all (especially the waiters at the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant) is a self-termed meddler, but this time, she’s scheming to arrange her own marriage, to the well-known and rich Horace Vandergelder. In this optimistic and fun musical, Dolly charms (and meddles) her way into his heart, setting up a few other matches along the way.
Dates: February 3 – 5, 10 – 12; curtains at 8:00 pm, with additional Saturday performances at 2:00 pm. Call for info on additional student and senior citizen matinees.
Tickets: Cedarville University: Tickets
More Information: Cedarville University: Theatre Season, DMM behind-the-scenes preview
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee cast (Photo Credit John Gebhardt)
DAYTON PLAYHOUSE
Spelling Bee cast (Photo Credit John Gebhardt)
The Story: Six eclectic students in the throes of puberty compete (along with some volunteer audience members) in pursuit of spelling bee fame; the adults and hosts aren’t so far from childhood themselves! In this fun and interactive musical, the students learn where they can stand out and fit in all at the same time.
Dates: January 28 through February 13; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm.
Tickets and More Information: Dayton Playhouse, call the box office at (937) 424-8477, and read my DMM feature, s-y-n-e-r-g-y and spelling .
Part of it All
…AUDITIONS AND CASTING CALLS
The Phantom Tollbooth
ZOOT THEATRE COMPANY
Auditions: Friday February 11, 2011 – 6 – 8 pm
Performances: April 15 – 30, 2011, at both Town Hall Theatre and the Schuster Center Mathile Theatre
The Story: In this adaptation of the youth classic, after the very bored Milo receives a make-believe tollbooth, he is transported to the Lands Beyond, a fantastic and imaginitive world. He meets Tock the watchdog, the floating Alex Bings (whose legs have not yet grown down to earth), Dynne (a monster made of smoke), and many others, ultimately learning the boundlessness of imagination.
Directed by John Lavarnway
More Information: Actors of all ages will perform a one-minute monologue with a puppet (provided). Zoot Theatre Company
Honk!
TOWN HALL THEATRE – LANDMARK CHILDREN’S THEATRE
THT: Junie B. Jones (Dec. 2010) (Photo Credit Mike Long)
THT: Junie B. Jones (Dec. 2010) (Photo Credit Mike Long)
Auditions: February 23, beginning at 3:45 pm; February 26, beginning at 8:45 am. Register in advance.
Performances: May 6 – 22, 2011
The Story: “Right from the start, Billy, Beaky, Downy and Fluff start flapping and squawking over their freshly-hatched brother duck. He just doesn’t seem right. His feet are way too big, he’s a lousy quacker and, well, he looks downright ugly! Even his parents are embarrassed to show him to the rest of the barnyard. Feeling miserable and alone, “Ugly” leaves home and begins a dangerous journey that will take him to a place where he, too, can be beautiful.” (THT)
Directed by Brittany Hayden-Hinkle
More Information: (937) 433-8957, Town Hall Theatre
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
BEAVERCREEK COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRE
Auditions: February 22 – 23, 2011, from 7 – 8:30 pm (see contact information below to schedule a 5-minute appointment)
Performances: April 8 – 17, 2011
The Story: Alice falls down a rabbit-hole into “a world of talking animals, comic royalty, and races where the contestants run in circles!” (BCT) This children’s adaptation provides a contemporary view of the Carroll classic, where “nonsense makes quite good sense” and we can believe as many as six impossible things before breakfast.
More Information: Beavercreek Community Theatre, 429-4737, or email kids@bctheatre.org
One Short Day
…SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE THEATRICALLY MINDED
Queen Nur’s “Sweet Potato Pie and Such”
SPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCIL: “Creative Connections”
The Basics: Using a wide repertoire of folktales, African percussion, song, and dance, the “incomparable and entertaining storyteller” Queen Nur performs and tells stories that originated on the African continent but spread throughout the world. This family-oriented show will sure to keep all audience members clapping, stomping, and celebrating African-American heritage.
Date: Wednesday, February 16, at 7:30 pm
Tickets: Free; seating is first-come, first-served.
More Information: Springfield Arts Council
Cait Doyle’s Hot Mess in Manhattan
ENCORE THEATER COMPANY
The Story: Carrie Bradshaw is a Lie. In this stylistically encompassing new musical, we journey through the wilds of New York City life in an honest, hilarious, contemporary, and touching look at one woman’s interaction with the city that never sleeps. Encore Theater Company is pleased to be the host theatre for the out-of-town tryout of this New York bound musical.
Date: Saturday, February 12, 8pm at Sinclair Community College (Building 8 )
Tickets: http://brushfire.e-vent.info/Events/Sinclair/Start.aspx
We encourage local theatre companies to submit calendar items HERE, and official press releases to onStageDayton@gmail.com.
