2020/2021
The 2020/2021 season was utterly disrupted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. On-line productions were created and presented as the season progressed. But were able to wrap up the season with three live productions!
Off-the-Hill Production. Productions highlighted in lavender were part of LTC's partnership with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's Off-the-Hill touring plays. For 2020/2021, these were presented as professionally pre-recorded on-line accessible productions.
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Wind in the Willows
An Off-the-Hill Virtual Production By Toby Hulse From the Book by Kenneth Grahame Oct. 2020 (via limited online engagement) This classic tale of four animal friends in the English countryside comes to life! In this witty and magical adaptation, humble and friendly Mole leaves behind his spring cleaning to explore the Thames riverbank. There, he makes fast friends with loyal and brave Ratty, who introduces Mole to impulsive Toad and wise Badger. Together they embark on thrilling and daring adventures throughout the Wild Wood.
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Archie's Christmas Shopping
Producer - Kate Edington Director - Kim Toft Online premiere - Nov. 18, 2020 Winter is here, which means Christmas is coming soon. Don’t miss out as the Lebanon Theatre Company takes you on a Christmas shopping adventure. What could go wrong as Archie, his family, and friends navigate the store, the salespeople, and each other to complete their Christmas shopping list? This was presented as a 30 min pre-recorded on-line production.
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Christmas Jubilee
Director - Jay Mills Filmed & Edited - Andy Ryerson Online premiere - Dec. 2020 A collection of favorite Christmas songs, performed by members of LTC and Bethany United Church of Christ.
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The Snowy Day
An Off-the-Hill Virtual Production By Jerome Hairston Based on the books by Ezra Jack Keets Music by Victor Zupanc Feb. 19-21. 2021 (via limited online engagement) The artistic world of beloved author Ezra Jack Keats unfolds onstage! Follow the adventures of Peter and his friends through heartwarming stories about the wonder of a fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first time, the awe in finding a special treasure and the excitement of sending the perfect letter to a friend. Written with whimsical spirit, this imaginative play with music celebrates the tiny moments of joy within a child’s world.
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The automobile Blondie tries to buy as a surprise for Dagwood and the refrigerator Dagwood buys as a surprise for Blondie makes this show a hilarious comedy of errors.
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Easter Music
Director - Jay Mills Online premiere - Apr. 2021 Back by popular encouragement are the Bethany UCC Choir, joined by LTC performers. The combined performers' Christmas music concert helped spread the cheer of the season, and now we celebrate spring and the lenten message of Easter.
As before, the 15 singers (with the accompaniment of bass, drums, and piano) will sing traditional music as well non-traditional pieces. And they won’t forget the gospel singing. |
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Our Miss Brooks
Producer - Kate Edington Director - Wayne Dunn Online premiere - Apr. 16, 2021 at 7:30pm Our Miss Brooks finds herself in a tricky situation trying to appease student Walter Denton, Principal Osgood Conklin, students Harriet and clueless student Stretch Snodgrass. All have speeches that they have asked for help with from Miss Brooks, before they are read aloud at an assembly honoring— or dishonoring— the board of education. The results are such that could only happen to Our Miss Brooks.
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Dragons Love Tacos
By Ernie Nolan Adapted from the book by Adam Rubin Apr. 23-25, 2021 (via limited online engagement) Do you know what dragons really love? Tacos, of course! Chicken tacos, beef tacos, big tacos and tiny tacos. As a boy and his dog watch a television show about dragons, they unexpectedly get caught up in the “Dos and Don’ts” of what to feed them. But if they accidentally eat spicy salsa, watch out!
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suburb IMPROV - ridiculous joy
Producer - Tom Badger Director - Sean Dillon June 5, 2021; 7pm & 9:15pm suburb IMPROV is a comedy improv show, featuring over a dozen of the best improvisors in Cincinnati. The theme of the show is "ridiculous joy" - bringing an evening of laughter and fun! The goal of suburb IMPROV is to bring the Cincinnati Improv community out to 'burbs and people that haven't had the opportunity to see this type of comedy. In addition to the amazing cast, Ricky Nye Inc. will be the musical guest. Ricky Nye is one of the best piano players in Cincinnati, and he and his band play blues, boogie woogie, and music that fits the theme of the show - "Ridiculous Joy”!
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Sunset Duets
Music Director - Sara Davis June 7, 2021 Live performance on the streets of Lebanon, Ohio, of a series of duets, featuring the voices of Kimberly Toft and Adam Jones; with accompanist Sara Davis. The event is free, but donations via our website are welcome!
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Sunset Duets: Shine Bright
Our second offering of our Sunset Duets series. Live performance on the streets of Lebanon, Ohio, of a series of duets, this time featuring the voices of Kaci Lovejoy and David Shockey; with accompanist Jared Adamson. The event is free, but donations via our website are welcome!
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Moonlight and Magnolias
Producer - Wayne Dunn Director - Kurt Percy Sept. 3-5 & 10-12 - live performances! 1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. So what’s an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists, and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.
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All Together Now
Producer - Director - Wayne Dunn Music Director - Jay Mills Nov. 12-13 - live performances! The COVID pandemic struck most forms of performing arts since 2019. Going out to the shows became a fond memory of the past. Perhaps nowhere was the anxiety over continued existence more sharply felt than in local performing arts such as theatre. We live on donations and ticket sales.
Many of us held our breath, hoping that something would change, and we would be back on stage where we love to be. But audiences were not ready to be comfortable in a crowd until recently. Music Theatre International, agent for the majority of musicals, felt the loss of royalties as much if not more than the individual theatre companies. So they did the unexpected: MTI is giving free royalties to many of their shows’ songs performed over the weekend of November 12-14. So Lebanon Theatre opted to be one of the 1600 schools and community theatre groups in 36 countries to be part of 3800 performances of All Together Now! The show not only has 15 slots for numbers from the best of the old and new Broadway Songs, but it also features a couple videos reflecting on the place for arts in our lives from local stars to Broadway veterans. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime international celebration of arts in humanity! |
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Season is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Season is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
