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Mariemont Players Inc.

🎭 Award-Winning 🏆 community theatre since 1936! MPI was formed over 75 years ago as a church group that performed plays in the village of Mariemont, Ohio.

Founded in 1936, the group began a regular season of performances in the 1950s and was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on August 28, 1956 by its president, Woodrow (Woody) Jarrett. In honor of Woody and Lois Jarrett’s longtime commitment to the theater, the auditorium is named for them. In 1960, for $8,250, the group bought the old Plainville four-room school building. Volunteer memb

ers have been converting the structure into the Walton Creek Theater ever since. The original building’s cornerstone was laid in 1869, but the present solid brick building at the intersection of Walton Creek and Muchmore Roads dates from 1910. We’re fortunate to be one of the few local community theaters with a permanent home. Our continuing improvements to the building include an elevator to the theater auditorium, replacement windows and doors, a new costume room, modern lighting and sound systems, a handicap-accessible restroom on the first floor, a new dressing and Green Room for our casts and crews, and a new roof. The Players have had almost 500 members during the past 10 years. Some have become movie actors, Broadway musical directors and played roles in professional theater, TV and Internet commercials, corporate videos and voice-overs plus dozens of support roles in media and the creative arts.

08/21/2026

🎭 : Let's meet Anne Jones, part of the crew in Mariemont Players' production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring 🍷☠️👵🏻! Learn more and secure your seats now here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/arsenic 🎟

What role or production position are you taking on for Arsenic and Old Lace?
Costume Design 🤩

How long have you been part of the Mariemont Players family? What was your very first show here?
Since 2023, the first show was Rumors. 😍

What is one word you’d use to describe the delightful madness of the Brewster household?
Unconventional? but also quirky, eccentric, & loyal. 👪

The Brewster house is full of strange heirloom quirks. What is the weirdest, oldest, or most unexpected object currently sitting in your home?
My husband loves to get random chotchkies and fun things made... we have a portrait of our family that is almost life-sized. It's equal parts amazing and hilarious. I'm not on team AI, but if it's to make silly things like this, then make me another. 📸

Mortimer is a theater critic who secretly gets annoyed by theater clichés. What is a minor annoyance, pet peeve, or movie/show trope that always gets on your nerves?
Not necessarily a trope, but any one person that takes themselves too seriously is a red flag for me. Teamwork makes the dream work, lighten up and have some fun. 🎢

Share a photo of your favorite "found family" moment with this cast/crew or a favorite memory from a past production!
No photos, but thinking of making letterman jackets for the production teams that follow Jen and Eric Day around Cincinnati. This will be my 6th production with a Day at the helm. 6️⃣

08/18/2026

Ready to wear the crown and plot your way to the top? 👑⚔️

Mariemont Players is holding auditions for James Goldman’s sharp, gripping historical drama, The Lion in Winter! Set during a ruthless Christmas gathering where King Henry II and Queen Eleanor maneuver for power, this show crackles with intelligence, ambition, and intense dialogue. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, all identities, abilities, and experience levels are warmly welcomed!

The Quick Details:
🗓Audition Dates: Sept 21 & 22, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
📍Location: Mariemont Players (4101 Walton Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH)
📝Rehearsals: Begin January 2027
🎭Show Dates: March 4–21, 2027

Expect "warm" readings from the script—no memorization required! Just bring your theatrical résumé (headshot appreciated, but not mandatory) and a list of any scheduling conflicts for the rehearsal season.

Head over to our website to sign up for your audition slot, grab the script sides, and read the full character breakdowns! 👇
https://www.mariemontplayers.com/auditions/winterauditions

08/17/2026

🎭 Rehearsals are officially UNDERWAY for Arsenic and Old Lace! 🎭

Things are getting delightfully chaotic (and a little bit dangerous!) at Walton Creek Theater!

Huge shoutout to the multi-talented Eric Day, who is wearing just about every hat imaginable for this production—serving as Assistant Director, Light/Sound Operator, Fight Coordinator, and taking the stage as Mr. Gibbs!

Eric recently led an intense (and hilarious) fight choreography session with Jeff Griffiths (Officer Klein), Ben Gwinnell (Jonathan Brewster), and Matt Miller (Officer Brophy). You won't want to miss seeing all their hard work and action pay off on stage!

Come see what this incredible cast and crew have been brewing up! 🍷✨

🎟️ Grab your tickets now before they're gone! https://www.mariemontplayers.com/arsenic

08/16/2026

What a fabulous night at our annual Summer Member Party! ☀️🥳🎭

We couldn’t echo President Fred Murrell’s sentiments more: it’s our incredible members who truly make Mariemont Players great—and have for 90 amazing years! As we head into our milestone 90th season, let’s keep that incredible momentum going.

Tonight was packed with delicious BBQ, sweet ice cream sundaes, and tons of excitement for the year ahead. We kicked off celebrations by spotlighting our 90th season opener, Arsenic and Old Lace, opening September 10th! Don’t wait—grab your season subscriptions or single show tickets now! 🎟️✨

https://www.mariemontplayers.com/2026-27-season

We also took time to honor some extraordinary individuals who make our theatre family so special. Huge congratulations to this year’s award winners:

🏆 President’s Award: Natasha Boeckmann
🏆 F.A.M.E. Award (Friendliness, Achievement, Merit, Enthusiasm): Douglas Berlon
🏆 Roger Grooms Award: Angelo Cerniglia (for his brilliant production of Cabaret, which achieved an incredible 99% sold-out capacity—even after adding two extra performances!)
🏆 Elston Hurst Award: Joey Domhoff

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate summer with us, and to all our members who give their heart and soul to Mariemont Players. Here’s to 90 years of amazing theatre! 🥂🎉

08/14/2026

Did you miss Doug Berlon with Jen Dalton and Bob Herzog on Local 12 yesterday morning? No worries—we’ve got you covered! 📺✨

A huge thank you to WKRC Local 12, Jen Dalton, and Bob Herzog for having us on and being such fantastic supporters of local arts! ❤️

Catch the full segment right here! 🍿👇
https://local12.com/news/arc-cincinnati/cincinnati-theatre-troupe-celebrates-milestone-90th-season-douglas-berlon?teaserSource=trending

Doug shared some fantastic fun facts about our rich history—did you know Mariemont Players has been performing in our current building since the 1950s, and over 500,000 patrons have walked through our doors? Watch the clip to hear even more fascinating tidbits about how far we've come! 🎭

We are beyond excited to kick off our milestone 90th Anniversary Season on September 10th with the classic comedy Arsenic and Old Lace.

There's no better way to celebrate nine decades of community theatre than joining us in the audience all year long. Grab your season tickets today to lock in your seats for every single show in this landmark season! 🎟️✨
https://www.mariemontplayers.com/2026-27-season

08/13/2026

Set your alarms! ⏰🎭

Former Board President, VP of Long Range Planning, Roger Grooms Award winner, and co-director of our upcoming November production of A Tuna Christmas (co-directing with Debbi Berlon), Doug Berlon, is heading to WKRC Local 12 tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM to sit down with Jen Dalton!

They’ll be chatting about:
-90 Years of Theatre: Celebrating nine decades of bringing top-tier community theatre to Cincinnati, and the first in the lineup Arsenic and Old Lace opening September 10!
-Our "Light the Way" Campaign: How we're paving the path for the next 90 years.
-What’s Next: A sneak peek into the rest of this incredible anniversary lineup!

Don't miss this fantastic chance to hear all about Mariemont Players tomorrow morning! 📺✨

08/10/2026

🎭 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎭

We are officially 1 MONTH AWAY from opening night of Arsenic and Old Lace! 🍷✨

Look at this amazing cast! They've been working hard to bring this beloved comedy to life, and we want YOU in the audience. 🎭🍷

This show marks the 1st show of our milestone 90th Season, and you won't want to miss a single moment of the celebration! 🎟️

🔥 Don't wait! Grab your tickets today, or lock in your season subscription now to enjoy all the spectacular shows lined up for our 90th season!

👉 Get your tickets & subscriptions here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/2026-27-season

📸 by Kristy Rucker

08/08/2026

🎭 : Let's meet Susan E. Smith, part of the cast in Mariemont Players' production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring 🍷☠️👵🏻! Learn more and secure your seats now here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/arsenic 🎟

What role or production position are you taking on for Arsenic and Old Lace?
Martha Brewster 🤩

How long have you been part of the Mariemont Players family? What was your very first show here?
In January, 2019, I ended a 24-year hiatus from acting to play Charlotte in “Three Bags Full.” The people involved in that production are still my dearest friends. 😍

Abby and Martha are famous for their deadly hospitality. What is your actual go-to favorite drink or comfort food to offer guests when they come over?
There’s something just that special about sharing a cuppa or having kaffee kuchen with a friend. Cookie Monster is my spirit animal. 🍪

The Brewster family is full of unexpected surprises. What is a random, unusual, or surprising secret talent you have that most people don't know about?
Passing down a family tradition, I make unique Christmas stockings out of woolen felt, beads, sequins and other objects. Artsy-craftsy. 🎄

The Brewster house is full of strange heirloom quirks. What is the weirdest, oldest, or most unexpected object currently sitting in your home?
My mother is a quilter and she owns two, Featherweight Singer sewing machines. They’re often exhibited in museums. 🪡

Mortimer is a theater critic who secretly gets annoyed by theater clichés. What is a minor annoyance, pet peeve, or movie/show trope that always gets on your nerves?
Not a fan of pumped up music to get the audience to feel something. If you’re trying to hook me like that, chances are it’s just a bad show. 🎶

08/07/2026

Ready to stir up some spectral trouble on stage? 👻🎭

Mariemont Players is holding auditions for Noël Coward’s razor-sharp, hilarious supernatural comedy, Blithe Spirit! Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, all identities, abilities, and experience levels are welcome.

The Quick Details:
🗓Audition Dates: Sept 14 & 15, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
👀Callbacks: Sept 16, 2026
📍Location: Mariemont Players (4101 Walton Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH)
🎭Show Dates: January 7–24, 2027

Expect "warm" readings from the script—no memorization required! Just bring your theatrical résumé (headshot appreciated, but not mandatory) and a list of any scheduling conflicts for the holiday rehearsal season.

Head over to our website to sign up for your audition slot, download the script sides, and read the full character breakdowns! 🔗👇

https://www.mariemontplayers.com/auditions/blithespiritauditions

08/06/2026

🎭 : Let's meet Jennifer Day , part of the crew in Mariemont Players' production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring 🍷☠️👵🏻! Learn more and secure your seats now here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/arsenic 🎟

What role or production position are you taking on for Arsenic and Old Lace?
I am the Director, and I'm very excited to helm this production! 🤩

How long have you been part of the Mariemont Players family? What was your very first show here?
My first production was Where's Charley? in 1996. Incidentally, that was the first time I got to work with Julia Hasl Miller, who is playing Abby in this show. Here's a pic of the two of us in our fancy updo's. 👱🏻‍♀️

The Brewster house is full of strange heirloom quirks. What is the weirdest, oldest, or most unexpected object currently sitting in your home?
The oldest objects in my home are a set of antique art deco glass perfume bottles that used to belong to my mother. They sat on her bedroom dresser and now they're on mine. 💋

Mortimer is a theater critic who secretly gets annoyed by theater clichés. What is a minor annoyance, pet peeve, or movie/show trope that always gets on your nerves?
Whyyyyy do people in scary movies walk around a dark house when they know there's a killer on the loose??? I'd be running straight to the nice brightly lit building (or asking, "What about the running car?" like in the Geico commercial). 😱

Jonathan Brewster ends up looking like Boris Karloff thanks to a bad surgeon. If you had to look like any classic movie icon or fictional character, who would you choose?
Hannah Waddingham is a beautiful woman! I'd look like her any time. 💃

Share a photo of your favorite "found family" moment with this cast/crew or a favorite memory from a past production!
I've gotten to direct several shows here at Mariemont, including Evelyn In Purgatory which ran in January 2020 - right before Covid19 shut the world down. One of my cast members sent us all a reunion pic with a special guest inserted into the photo. Take a look and see who made a special appearance on our school room set...👀

Address

4101 Walton Creek Road
Cincinnati, OH
45227

Telephone

+15135011718

Website

http://mariemontplayers.com/

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