The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents OFF THE HILL At 13 Community Centers Across the Region 10/3-11/1

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of NEW KID by Dennis Foon will perform "Off the Hill" at 13 community centers across the region from October 3 through November 1. "The Playhouse is thrilled to be partnering with community arts centers in order to bringprofessional 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."

NEW KID tells the story of Nick and his parents from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America - a strange new place where he doesn't even speak the language. Nick struggles to find his bearings and make friends in his new home. He desperately wants to fit in with his school mates, but this turns out to be harder than he expected. Gradually, he makes friends, even as one student proves to be a mean-spirited bully.

As Nick takes on the ignorance he sees around him, he teaches his own mother about perseverance and making a new start. The playwright plunges the audience into Nick's experience by having him and his mother speak English, even as the others speak a comic, invented language. This humorous play challenges everyone to question bullying and prejudice and to welcome the new perspectives newcomers can bring.Anthony Vaughn Merchant (Nick), Jacqueline Raposo (Mother), Kristen Jackson (Mug) and Lily Blau (Mench) from The Playhouse's Bruce E. Coyle Intern Company will appear in NEW KID . Education Director Mark Lutwak will direct . Other members of the production team includeChristopher Boone (Set Designer), Chad Phillips (Costume Designer), Anna Goller (Props Designer), Cedric Collier (Sound Technician) and Grace Briner (Stage Manager).

NEW KID will also tour area schools for grades three through seven this fall from October 3 to November 1. 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 FamilyCharitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee.

NEW KID COMMUNITY CENTER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Saturday, October 3 at 3 p.m. Silverton Paideia Academy 6829 Stewart Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3711 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 Sunday, October 4 at 3 p.m.

Baker Hunt Art and Culture Center 620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 Saturday, October 10at 3 p.m.Evendale Cultural Arts Center10500 Reading Road Evendale, Ohio 45241 Sunday, October 11at 3 p.m. Wyoming Fine Arts Center 322 Wyoming Avenue Wyoming, Ohio 45215 Friday, October 16at 7:30 p.m. Oxford Community Arts Center10 South College Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Saturday, October 17at 3 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center 5021 Whetsel Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Saturday, October 17at 7 p.m. District A at Ballet Teach 6463 Kennedy Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45213 Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m.Green Acres Art Center 8400 Blome Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. Sharonville Fine Arts Council 11165 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 Saturday, October 24at 7 p.M. Fairfield Community Arts Center411 Wessel Drive Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Friday, October 30at 7 p.m. Dunham Recreation Center 1945 Dunham Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 Sunday, November 1 at 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC8485 Ridge Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

Note: Details vary by location. Contact the site for tickets and prices.

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