This is a joint production by Friends of the Groom and another Cincinnati Theater Organization, The Story Collective. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE STORY COLLECTIVE SITE BY CLICKING HERE: TICKETS

Discover the remarkable story of St. Francis at the staged reading of an original full-length musical, Francis: The Man from Assisi, with performances on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Avenue, Terrace Park, OH 45174. The project is a collaboration between two professional Cincinnati-based theater organizations:  The Friends of the Groom Theater Company and The Story Collective. 

Presented as a staged reading, the show features actors performing with scripts in hand, minimal costumes, and no elaborate sets or lighting, while still delivering the full story and music of this inspiring tale.

The musical, written by playwright Tom Long and composer Allen Pote, explores the life of Saint Francis as he journeyed from his early days as the pleasure seeking son of a wealthy merchant to become a figure of compassion, radical poverty, and service. Long and Pote have collaborated on over 17 musicals together, bringing decades of experience in theater and music to this production.

Tickets are $15 and seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.thestorycollective.org/tsc-francis

For more information, contact Friends of the Groom Theater Company at (513) 831-2859 or email at fog@fuse.net.