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Winter Quarter -- 2012
Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Feb. 24-March 3, 2012
- Friday, February 24, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, March 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
- Friday,March 2, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Sinclair Theatre will present the light-hearted comedy, Almost, Maine by John Cariani, February 24- March 3rd in Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.
The show is a series of vignettes about love guaranteed to heat up a chilly winter date night. Amidst the glow of the northern lights, the residents of the mythical town Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, and often hilarious, ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
Director Kimberly Borst, performance faculty member at Sinclair, has selected a cast including:. Jenna Burnette, Angela Dermer, Cameron Elliot, Chris Hahn, Amanda Hanisch, Michael Marvin, John Ray, Becca Sebree and Josh Smith.
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., one Sunday February 26th matinee at 2 p.m., a Wednesday, February 29th 10 a.m. school matinee and a Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights performance at 7 p.m. on March 1st.
All seats are reserved and cost $15 adults and $10 for students/seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets online now go to: Sinclair.edu/tickets. Box office opens February 19th 11-3 Monday through Friday and one hour prior to performances. 937-512-2808. ALL Thursday tickets cost an additional $5 each and include pre-show appetizers and cash bar for Sinclair’s popular Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
April 19-22, 2012
- Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
- Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 21, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 22, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Directed by Stephen Skiles, chair of Sinclair Theatre and Dance.
Reed Martin of the Reduced Shakespeare Company will serve as artistic director.
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Praised by the Los Angeles Times as “wildly funny” and by the Montreal Gazette as “the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime”.
“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!” — The Today Show
Cast includes: Kevin Erman, Chris Hahn and Josh Smith.
Spring Quarter -- 2012
The Laramie Project
By Moisés Kaufman and Members of The Tectonic Theater Project
May 18-26, 2012
- Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 19, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
A powerful portrait of one town’s healing in the face of terrible tragedy. Five weeks after Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten and left to die on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyo., members of the Tectonic Theater Project traveled to the small town to begin a series of more than 200 interviews with its residents. The result was The Laramie Project, a poignant and deeply moving play that showcases man’s capacity for both brutal intolerance and breathtaking compassion. Named one of Time Magazine’s 10 best plays of 2000.
“Nothing short of stunning. Not to be missed.” — New York Magazine
Completed Productions: Fall Quarter -- 2011
The CrucibleBy Arthur Miller
Oct. 14-22, 2011
When a group of young girls begin to accuse people in the town of witchcraft, a terrifying series of events begins to unfold, ultimately leaving a town in fear, and the man at the center of it questioning his faith and morality. Based on the true story of the Salem witch trials, The Crucible offers a terrifying glimpse of tragedy caused by hysteria. One of the greatest American plays of all time and winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this heart-pounding drama is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
"A powerful drama." —NY Times.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Music by Jimmy Roberts
Book & Lyrics by Joe Dipietro
November 3-6, 2011
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind "the relationship." From dating and marriage, to the agonies and triumphs of in-laws, newborns and trips in the family car, this hilarious musical revue pays tribute to those who have loved, lost or dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Saturday night?"
"It's SEINFELD set to pop music!"—Newark Star Ledger
All seats for the Blair Hall Mainstage Season are reserved: tickets cost $15 adults and $10 students/seniors. Studio Series tickets are general admission at $10 each.
2011-2012 SEASON
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