With a name like “the Vibrator Play” one can’t help but have some bubbling expectations as they take their seat at Cleveland Play House’s latest production. Is it a bawdy tale of lust and love? A stark look at humanity’s primal urges? An expose on 1950s horror movie gimmicks? And how important was that ‘mature […]
I’ve written a lot over the last season about the changes going on at Cleveland Play House this season – from their move downtown to their increased dedication to audience engagement. It’s been an exciting ride seeing a theatre that’s almost 100 years old not be content to rest on its laurels and…
Earlier this week, I had to bring into work a photo from my childhood. As I was looking through the box of family photos in my bedroom closet, I found this one: And seeing it made me question where that carefree kid went. I can be so focused on whatever tasks I’m juggling that it’s…
Selecting shows is a challenge theatres face every season. While the process includes seeing and reading the productions they’re considering, it’s not always fun and games. A season needs to be built from scratch that speaks to the theatre’s entire audience while embracing their mission. PlayhouseSquare makes it seem effortless, though, when you look at their just-announced KeyBank Broadway…
Another Jump Back Ball is in the books! This past Saturday was the culmination of a lot of people’s hard work and months of planning. And after spending the last few weeks living and breathing nothing but Jump Back Ball, I needed to take some time to step back and recover before I posted my pictures. Better late than never, though. […]
Before I start today’s post, I wanted to take a moment and encourage everyone to contribute to the Chardon Healing Fund. 100 percent of the money raised will help those in the community directly affected by the random and devastating violence from earlier this week. Donations can be made at any PNC Bank branch…
The Day After Tomorrow. Nope, I’m not talking about Roland Emmerich’s ridiculous, end-of-the-world laughfest (I’ll stick to Independence Day, thanks). I’m referring to Jump Back Ball and the fact that I can’t believe it’s only two days away. Although I signed on to co-chair this year’s Jump Back Ball last Spring, it feels like we announced the theme and started planning it a mere month ago. Meredith (my […]
Over the last month, I’ve enjoyed blogging about one of my favorite topics: Cleveland theatre. Specifically, highlighting what a few of our local theatres are doing to engage more diverse audiences and help members of the community explore a deeper relationship with the performing arts. I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about local enrichment programs along the way […]
The countdown has begun: Less than two weeks to go until Jump Back Ball! Scott bought the rest of his outfit this weekend, all of my accessories have come in, and at last night’s Shop Night so many of the decor projects really came together. I’ve even had my requisite dream where everything…
After I moved to Cleveland, the first theatre company I fell in love with was Great Lakes Theater at PlayhouseSquare’s Hanna Theatre. Providing a nice complement to Cleveland Play House’s contemporary plays, GLT most often focuses on classic theatre – having its roots in Shakespeare when John Lithgow’s father helped found it 50 years…
