DIGI AND MIKE SCHUELER present
TALK
- World Premiere
- By Theresa Rebeck
- Directed by Mêlisa Annis
September 26 – October 25, 2026
ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE
DIGI AND MIKE SCHUELER present
September 26 – October 25, 2026
ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE
This world premiere delivers biting satire of the current media environment and will no doubt get people talking. Hoping for a ratings boost, the host of a news commentary talk show decides to do a live broadcast. When an unplanned guest is added to the mix of standard talking heads, the conversation goes off the rails, and the show descends into chaos. All political points of view are represented, and all are skewered as this razor-sharp and funny play shines a satirical spotlight on news and dialogue in today’s fast-moving media world. A centerpiece of the inaugural Made in Cincy: New Works Festival, Talk was commissioned by the Playhouse from the award-winning Broadway and Hollywood writer and Cincinnati native Theresa Rebeck.
Praise for Theresa Rebeck:
“Theresa’s intelligence and rapier wit energize every word she writes.” — Jeff Goldblum, actor
Talk is recommended for older teenage and adult audiences. The show reflects today’s political and media climate, where NOTHING is off limits. This biting satire uses some language and frequently references mature subjects to discuss topics including immigration, racism, classism, minimum wage, the government… and more. We warned you.
Visual by Kenton Brett
Watch this video from our Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison, Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz and Literary Manager Tatiana Godfrey to get the inside scoop on Talk.
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This exciting annual event illuminates new play development by inviting audiences to witness and participate in the process.
(Formerly Meet the Artists), stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.
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Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Are you passionate about freedom of the press? Are you concerned about erosion of the First Amendment? Do you wonder how real journalists navigate the current media environment? Join us following the 2 p.m. performance
of Talk on Sunday, Oct. 11 for a dynamic discussion about the state of journalism today with a panel of esteemed Cincinnati journalists:
The event is FREE and open to all, whether you attend that day’s performance or not. Reservations are not necessary.
To buy tickets for the 2 p.m. performance on Sun., Oct. 11, click here.
Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.
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