The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park wants your theatergoing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Following is a list of content within The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead that may be of concern to some members of our audience. Please understand that some information may give away surprises within the story. The information is provided to help you make informed decisions. Keep in mind, however, that the language and themes outlined below, taken out of context, may seem more offensive than they would be within the context of the actual play. This information will continue to be updated until the opening of the show to address any changes that may occur throughout the rehearsal process. Please check back often.

The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead is suitable for adult and some older teenage audiences. It contains mature themes and strong adult language.

Rhonda Russell is a typical 40-something housewife. Married for 17 ½ years, she spends her days juggling the needs of her young son, trying to avoid parking tickets as she picks up the dry cleaning or stopping at the vet on the way home to buy de-worming tablets for the cat. However, her typical life comes to an abrupt halt the day her husband calls home from work to tell her that he’s moved out of their house.

The mystery takes a more desperate turn two months later when her best friend and next door neighbor Lynette sees Rhonda’s husband outside the local McDonald’s with a younger blonde. When Rhonda rushes to the mall to confront the other woman, what results is a crime of passion that forever changes her life and the lives of everyone around her.

One actress transforms into multiple characters in this intriguing and poignant play in which each new voice unravels ever-more revealing twists to the story. The facts behind the case are not nearly as clear and simple as they at first seem. The result is an intriguing examination of how one person can affect so many others, for better or for worse. A runaway hit in Australia, New Zealand and Canada’s renowned Stratford Festival, The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead will receive one of its first United States productions at the Playhouse.

The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead contains the use of strong adult language. This includes the colloquial use of variations of the word “f**k” as an oath or adjective (10 times), “dam*” or “goddam*” (six times), “bast*rd” (four times), “hell” (three times), “b**ch” (four times), “pissed” (four times), “crap” (twice), “screw” (once), “slut” (once), “ass” (once) and a few expressions invoking God’s name (“For God’s sake,” “For Chrisake” or “Jeeze”). The show also makes the single use of a derogatory expression used to refer to a gay woman.

A woman attacks another woman in the show, fracturing her skull. One young man is described as being a bit of a delinquent.

One character is seen drinking beer.

There are brief descriptions of a couple of sexual acts. One character enters into an extramarital affair.

A woman is incarcerated for attacking another person. The show examines the effect of one person’s death on several lives.

The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.