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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Booty of the Year
Written by Cisco Montgomery

Directed by Kevin Crowley

A story of love, betrayal and sibling rivalry, is set in the world of professional wrestling, where two sisters, jealous of each other's careers and in love with the same man, are manipulated by a greedy promoter into wrestling each other in a Realty TV contest that portends tragic consequences . . .

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Hitchhikers May be Inmates
Written and directed by Kevin Crowley

Two recovering alcoholics battle their demons and each other as they flirt with "falling off the boat" and back into the arms of their personal addictions. Hitchhikers . . . is about trust. When you rely on a group of professional liars for help, should it come as any surprise that they may not be trustworthy?

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Clinical Mischief
written by Robert Yates

This is not the first time Sam Dobbins has been in trouble. In fact, this may be his very last chance to prove he can make it in the working world. His big dreams get in the way. Can he mature before time runs out?

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Embers from the Ashes: A Girls Holocaust Diary
Written by Kalman Kivkovich

Directed by Tom Manning

Loosely based on a recently found journal. A 14-year-old Israeli girl discovers having a sister who had perished in the Holocaust. Decades later, in 2006, she learns that a Polish woman had found her sister's notebook, but kept it a secret for 61 years . . .

About Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative is a grassroots arts organization of local playwrights, directors and actors devoted to bringing new plays by local playwrights to the Cincinnati stage.

NEW VOICES SERIES
Come and be a part of the creative process in developing new dramatic works. Don't miss these unique opportunities. Local actors and directors and dramaturgs team with playwrights in showcasing new works for the stage. Audience members enter into a dialogue with the playwright, actors and director, providing valuable feedback to the playwright.

The New Voices Series of staged readings is held at the Fifth Third Bank Theater at the Aronoff Center. The series season runs from September to June. All readings are on Tuesday evenings and begin at 7:30 pm. After the readings, audiences are invited to provide feedback to the author whose work was presented.