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Sinclair Theatre presents Alice by heart

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Sinclair Theatre presents the regional debut of Alice by heart, a captivating new musical by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Steven Sater. October 11-19 in Blair Hall Theatre, building 2, Dayton Campus. 

The characters from the beloved novel grow up amidst the chaos of war sending a teenage Alice into the “madness” of love, sexuality and adult situations. Can an escape to Wonderland help Alice save her beloved Alfred, or is she doomed to the realities of heartbreak and hardship? Adult themes, mature subject matter. Not intended for those under 13. 

Sinclair Theatre presents Alice by heart

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Sinclair Theatre presents the regional debut of Alice by heart, a captivating new musical by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Steven Sater. October 11-19 in Blair Hall Theatre, building 2, Dayton Campus. 

The characters from the beloved novel grow up amidst the chaos of war sending a teenage Alice into the “madness” of love, sexuality and adult situations. Can an escape to Wonderland help Alice save her beloved Alfred, or is she doomed to the realities of heartbreak and hardship? Adult themes, mature subject matter. Not intended for those under 13. 

Sinclair Theatre presents Alice by heart

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Sinclair Theatre presents the regional debut of Alice by heart, a captivating new musical by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Steven Sater. October 11-19 in Blair Hall Theatre, building 2, Dayton Campus. 

The characters from the beloved novel grow up amidst the chaos of war sending a teenage Alice into the “madness” of love, sexuality and adult situations. Can an escape to Wonderland help Alice save her beloved Alfred, or is she doomed to the realities of heartbreak and hardship? Adult themes, mature subject matter. Not intended for those under 13. 

 

Sinclair Theatre presents: Puffs

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Sinclair Theatre proudly presents the hilarious comedy PUFFS, by Matt Cox, LIVE ON STAGE, beginning May 14-23 in Blair Hall Theatre on Sinclair’s downtown campus. Limited seating will be available and all COVID 19 safety protocols will be enforced.
The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ “
Licensing agent Concord Theatricals claims: “This clever and inventive play ‘never goes more than a minute without a laugh’ (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Their hilariously heartfelt and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.”
Directed by Chris Harmon, the cast includes: Kasaahn Johnson, DeAndre Swann and Lilly Robillard as the three friends; Meredith Sandstorm as narrator; with David Shockey, Kylee Pauley, Mark Kreutzer, Callista Kinney, Leia Gaddis, Christopher Koehler and Grace Baumgardner.
PUFFS also provides unique opportunities for student designers Aurora Azbill (costumes), Carter Paige (props) and Liv McNamara (asst. scenic). Design team also includes: Chris Harmon (set), Daniel Brunk (sound) with Sinclair alums Jessy Henning (lighting) and Brian Morgan (stage manager).
“This production has been a long time in coming,” says Gina Neuerer, chair of Sinclair Music, Theatre & Dance. “PUFFS was originally planned as our opener in the fall and it has taken great coordination to be able to finally produce it on stage safely. We’re extremely grateful to Sinclair administration for approving our safety plan and allowing our students to perform live.”
Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. All tickets must be purchased online in advance at www.sinclair.edu/tickets The box office will not be open for will call or sales at the door. Patrons can show their e-ticket on their phone at the theatre doors for touchless scanning or they can print their tickets at home.
“Our software algorithm provides for social distancing by automatically seating every other row and maintaining 3 empty seats between groups,” says Patti Celek, Sinclair Theatre marketing and box office manager. “We encourage people to plan who they want to be in their party and purchase all tickets at the same time.”
All patrons will be required to wear a mask while on Sinclair’s campus. Free parking is available in the new lot directly across Fourth St. from Blair Hall which is in building 2 OR in the student parking garage on 5th Street.

Dracula Rises Again

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sinclairdraculaSinclair Theatre presents a wickedly theatrical picture of Bram Stoker’s famous vampire, DRACULA, October 21-29, in Blair Hall Theatre, building 2, on Sinclair’s Downtown Dayton campus.

 

This version, written by Steven Dietz, is directed by Kimberly Borst who wanted to create a production that stayed true to the novel.  “The legend of Dracula has been so diluted and mocked throughout the last one hundred years, that there is very little fear left in the original story.  My goal was to evoke the same fear and horror that readers felt when the book was first published in 1897,” says Borst.

 

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, one Sunday matinee at 2 pm on October 23, and a Throwback Thursday performance at 7 pm on Oct. 27th. Sunday and Thursday performances are American Sign Language interpreted.

 

Adult tickets cost $18 with student/senior tickets at $15. All Throwback Thursday tickets cost $10. Tickets are available online NOW at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Like Sinclair Theatre on Facebook and watch for upcoming Wicked Wednesday promotions!

“Not for the sensitive or squeamish audience, this production contains a lot of gore, blood, and erotic scenes aimed to shock, while telling the story that Bram Stoker told in the pages of his novel,” Borst continued.

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A “blood and special effects” artist, Kaoime E. Malloy, has been added to the technical staff as well as a fight choreographer Gary Minyard and flying director William G.L. Courson (Sinclair alumnus).

 

Cast includes: Leo Santucci as Dracula, Maximillian Santucci as Van Helsing with Sydney Baker, Thomas Puckett, Jonathan Kelly, Tristan Rivera, Gabriella Neuerer, Nick Baver, André Tomlinson, Chelsey Hall and Erin McGee.

 

Award-winning designers include: Chris Harmon (scenic), Kathleen Hotmer (costumes), Dan Brunk (lighting) and Sarah Gomes (props). Student designers include Brooke Watson (wigs & makeup) and Isaiah Parnell (sound).

 

A Charlie Brown Christmas at Sinclair

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By Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Directed by Gina Kleesattel
Music Direction by Katherine Frauman

This classic holiday show is LIVE ON STAGE and back by popular demand due to last year’s sold out performances. First shown as an animated television special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters in 1965, this faithful stage adaptation features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang as they grapple with the meaning of Christmas. With colorful costumes and scenery, this 40-minute production is quickly becoming a family holiday tradition and offers a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre.

Performances are:

Wed.: Dec. 17 – Noon 

Thurs.: Dec. 18 – 10AM — ASL Shadow Interpreted — SOLD OUT

Thurs.: Dec. 18 — Noon — ASL Shadow Interpreted 

Fri.: Dec. 19 – Noon 

Fri.: Dec. 19 7PM — ASL Shadow Interpreted  — SOLD OUT

Sat.: Dec. 20 – 2PM – SOLD OUT

Sat.: Dec. 20 — 4 PM

Sat.: Dec. 20 — 7PM – SOLD OUT

For more information or to order tickets: www.sinclair.edu/tickets.

All tickets $8

Sinclair Students Are ‘Theatre Practitioners of the Future’

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A scene from Sinclair's production of "Women of Lockerbie."

One of the greatest strengths of the Theatre program at Sinclair Community College is its focus on the individual student, according to Steven Skiles, chair of Sinclair’s Theatre and Dance Department.

“We want to get to know our students,” Skiles says. “We want to get to know what their goals are. Do you want to go on to a four-year institution? Do you want to go straight to New York? Is it your dream to be an American actor living in London?”

“We try to engage students in those conversations,” he continues, “so that when they’re going through the program here, they also have a larger goal in mind that keeps them moving forward.”

Students in Sinclair’s Theatre program have a choice between three major tracks: performance, technical theatre, and a double major incorporating both. Even students who choose a single emphasis are required to take some courses in the other discipline, however.

“We like to give our students the opportunity to learn about as many different aspects of the theatre as they can,” Skiles says, “so that when they go out into the workforce, they have many different capacities in which they can fill positions.”

Hands-on experience is another major component of the Theatre program, according to Skiles.

“We’re a very practically-oriented program,” he says. “We want our students doing things; we want them involved in productions. On the stage, behind the stage, designing for the stage; we want them to be a very large part of our production season.”

Before graduating, students in both programs must complete a capstone: a portfolio showcasing their work in the case of technical students, and an auditions class for performance majors, which covers such topics as putting together a resume, cultivating and maintaining contacts in the theatre industry, and the various skills needed to put together a good audition.

But the most important responsibility of the program, according to Skiles, is in shaping and educating the theatre professionals of tomorrow.

“We’re not a program that says ‘This is what you have to do’ or ‘This is the approach you have to have as an actor,’” Skiles says. “I don’t want ten million actors out there approaching a role the same way I would. These are the theatre practitioners of the future, man, and we want to create proactive, engaging students who will move the theatre forward in ways that we can’t even imagine.”

The Theatre Department won raves for its production of “Women of Lockerbie” last spring and “The Crucible” this past fall. Upcoming productions include “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy by Tony Award-winning actor and playwright John Cariani, and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” currently the longest-running comedy on the London stage. Performances of “Almost, Maine” begin at Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theatre on February 24.