At Community Centers Across the Region

(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of CYRANO adapted by Jo Roets from Edmond Rostand will perform "Off the Hill" at 16 community centers across the region from January 16 through February 14. 

"The Playhouse is thrilled to be partnering with community arts centers in order to bring professional live theatre directly into neighborhoods across the region," said Education Director Mark Lutwak. "This is a play that will leave families with a lot to talk about."
 
This unique adaptation of CYRANO tells the story of the famously large-nosed Cyrano who is in love with Roxanne. She, in turn, adores Christian. What Cyrano lacks in beauty he makes up for with his artful words and their effect on the heart of the woman he loves. Christian, though handsome beyond words, can barely form a sentence without the help of his friend Cyrano. The two are bound by one thing: their love for Roxanne. They conspire to work together to create the perfect man — one with Cyrano's romantic and thoughtful words and Christian's dashing features. Will Roxanne fall in love with a face or the words behind it? 

Tim Abrahamsen (Cyrano), Jonathan Self (Christian, etc.) and Kelly Pekar (Roxanne, etc.) from the Bruce E. Coyle Intern Company will appear in CYRANO. Education Director Mark Lutwak will direct. Other members of the production team include Lily Blau (Assistant Director), Jonn Baca (Fight Choreographer), Veronica Bishop (Technical Director), Gordon DeVinney (Costume Designer), Anna Goller (Props Designer), Terah Herman (Education Associate) and Grace Briner (Stage Manager).
 
CYRANO will also tour area schools for grades six through 12 this winter from January 16 to February 14. For more information about the Playhouse's education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at 513/345-2242 or visit www.cincyplay.com. 
 
Off the Hill is made possible by the Ohio Arts Council and The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee.
 
CYRANO COMMUNITY CENTER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
 
Saturday, January 16 at 3 p.m.
The Woman's Art Club Cultural Center
6980 Cambridge Avenue
Mariemont, Ohio 45227
 
Saturday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Sharonville Fine Arts Council
11165 Reading Road
Sharonville, Ohio 45241
 
Sunday, January 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
 
Saturday, January 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Center
7850 Five Mile Road
Anderson, Ohio 45230
 
Saturday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m.
District A: Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church
5950 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
 
Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011
 
Friday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
3711 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
 
Saturday, January 30 at 3 p.m.
Bluebird Arts Alliance at Highlands High School
2400 Memorial Parkway
Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
 
Saturday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Fairfield Community Arts Center
411 Wessel Drive
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
 
Sunday, January 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Greenacres Arts Center
8400 Blome Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
 
Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m.
Miami University Middletown
4200 E. University Blvd.
Middletown, OH 45042
 
Saturday, February 6 at 1 p.m.
Covedale Center for the Arts
4990 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45238
 
Saturday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Madisonville Arts Center
5021 Whetsel Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
 
Saturday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Silverton Paideia Academy
6829 Stewart Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
 
Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Evendale Cultural Arts Center
10500 Reading Road
Evendale, Ohio 45241

Sunday, February 14 at 12 p.m.
Wyoming Fine Arts Center
322 Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming, Ohio 45215
 
Note: Details vary by location. Contact the site for tickets and prices.