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Theatrical events have always been a part of the Ohio Historical Society's offerings, but now OHS has established a formal program to use drama and theatrics as a regular part of its exhibitions!
Using the backdrop of the exhibits within the Ohio Historical Center and the Ohio Village, the Ohio Historical Society offers a wide variety of theatrical events. Original monologues and theme performances based upon primary sources, fully realized productions of plays written by Ohioans, shows about events and people related to Ohio, and even celebrations of Ohio's history of the performing arts are being presented regularly, and as after-hours and special ticketed events.
The Museum Theatre Program is quickly developing and growing, building a company of actors to handle the growing number of performances within the facilities. Additionally, the Society continues to contract with outside theatre companies and individual performers to further extend a variety of offerings to its visitors.
Schedule a new MUSEUM THEATRE show to be performed for your school or group during its visit to the Ohio Historical Center absolutely free of charge!
Choose one of these 25-minute shows, offered for performance Thursdays & Fridays, October 26, 2000 - June 1, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.:
- Do Your Part - 1943: AMERICA IS AT WAR! What can you do to support our boys at the front? As participants in this show, you will meet and talk with a Civil Defense Coordinator or Red Cross Volunteer. Find out how everyone supported the soldiers on the battle lines by doing their part to help out on the Home Front.
- Joey Danger, American Super-Spy! - The 1940s, a time before television, where imagination, special sound effects and the magic of radio created shows filled with action and adventure! In this special "live" broadcast, the audience not only gets to see how these live radio shows were made, but participates with the show's Director by playing the parts and creating the sound effects.
- The Pigeon Coos at Midnight (or The Last Passenger) - WHO KILLED BUTTONS?!?!?! It's a riddle only an OHS History Detective can solve! Through clues, deductive reasoning and some creative thinking, the audience helps our Detective put together the pieces of the puzzle surrounding Buttons, the last wild Passenger Pigeon's untimely end, until the mystery is finally solved.
It is possible for two different shows to be booked for the same day. If no shows are scheduled in advance, OHS will choose what show will be performed. Shows are scheduled for the KILROY THEATRE, seating capacity (with chairs) is 40.
Blackout dates include: November 10, 16, 17 & 23; December 28 & 29; February 15 & 16; April 19 & 20. Other dates and times may not be available. Call 614/297-2663 for reservations.
The Ohio Historical Society's Museum Theatre Program 2000-2001 Season:
- 10/20/00 - The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
This adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale, written and directed by Thomas Nealeigh, featured a cast of talented actors playing all the mysterious characters of Sleepy Hollow in full production in the Ohio Village
- 11/25-26/00 - Footsteps of the Elders, Home Front
"The wonder women of World War II prove they can do it!" One of Columbus's premiere Senior Reminiscence Theatre performance ensemble presented, on our stage, their fully-produced show chronicling the experiences of growing up in the 1940s from the point of view of those who were there.
- 12/8-10, 16-17/00 A Christmas Carol Radio Drama
During playwright Thomas Nealeigh's play within a play, the Ensemble gave voice to the characters of Dickens's classic while re-creating old London through a variety of 1940s sound effects, all while presenting an eye-opening drama of "behind the scenes" with the personal tragedies and triumphs of a holiday during wartime. The "radio drama" portion of the program aired Christmas Eve 2000 on WMNI radio, Columbus.
- 2/23/01 at 7 p.m. 2/24-25/01 at 2 p.m. - Hit the Ground Running Theatre, Inc.
Freedom, Sweet As Suguh In M'Tee (Auditorium)
Columbus playwright Sheila K. Middlebrook weaves a comparison of the long-term effects of slavery on the African-American populace. From the work of Harriet Tubman on the Underground Railroad, to Sojourner Truth's fight for acceptance, to stories shared by her own family, Ms. Middlebrook recounts, tantalizes and compels the audience to re-evaluate its preconceived notions of what freedom is really all about.
- 3/23-25/01 - Center Stage Theatre, Don't You Dare Cry For Me (Auditorium)
The African-American company, Center Stage Theatre, brings local playwright Denise Edwards's chronicle of a family's struggle with the price of
freedom, equality and the civil rights movement back to Columbus. First performed at
the Rife Center in September 1996, this story of a young woman not interested in being part of America's political process, who is visited by her ancestors, presents a powerful opportunity to learn about the struggles and lessons of African-Americans over the generations.
- Lawyer's Performance Ensemble, The Andersonville Trial
4/20-22/01 at 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
4/27-28/01 at 7 p.m. (Town Hall)
Returning to present their classic work for the Society, the Lawyer's Performance Ensemble production of The Andersonville Trial, coupled with the Ohio Village's Civil War Re-enactment, offers a great opportunity for the family to experience the history and horror of this conflict.
Ticket information for these shows is as follows:
$10/members, adult, $8/member child; $12/nonmember adult, $10/nonmember child. For reservations call 800/686-1541 or 614/297-2666. For information about the event call 614/297-2679. Subject to availability, tickets for the performance may be purchased at the door. To check if tickets are available the day of the event, please call 614/297-2640.
The Ohio Historical Society Museum Theatre Program looks forward to serving the people of Columbus and its theatre community by joining the Theatre Roundtable as an associate member. They have also joined the International Museum Theatre Alliance.
If you, your group, company, or troupe is interested in auditioning or being considered for upcoming performances and events, please contact Thomas Nealeigh. He can be reached at (614) 297-2679; written in care of the Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH 43211; or emailed at tnealeigh@ohiohistory.org.
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