[NEohioPAL] PRESS RELEASE: CVLT takes a comic view of society's obsession with appearances in "Skin Deep"

[Chagrin Valley Little Theatre]

  *PRESS RELEASE*
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 5/9/13

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Contact: Andrew Rothman
From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

40 River Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44122
Phone: 440-247-8955
E-mail: cvlt at cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt at cvlt.org>
Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/>

High-resolution press photos are freely available for download at 
www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.CVLT.org/promo>


    CVLT takes a comic view of society's obsession with appearances in
    "Skin Deep"

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - When Jon Lonoff's comedy SKIN DEEP premiered in New 
York ten years ago, one reviewer said "in a country obsessed with 
weight, plastic surgery, dating and infidelity, it's little wonder that 
a playwright has come along to tackle all of these subjects in a 
satirical comedy... delighting the audience with every one-liner." The 
country's obsessions certainly haven't changed much since then, and 
Lonoff's comedy, which opens at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre on May 31 
for a four-weekend run, is still every bit as insightful and witty.

The plot centers on the insecure Maureen Mulligan (Jenny Barrett), who 
has has holed herself up in her Queens apartment, hiding herself away in 
a bathrobe behind a wall of self-deprecating humor. Sheila (Jaqueline 
Hummel), Maureen's married, manipulative, self-absorbed sister, sets her 
up on a blind date with sweet, awkward Joe Spinelli (Tim Walsh). Into 
this mix drops Sheila's handsome husband, Squire (Bobby Thomas), the 
quintessential understanding and supportive husband, who has an eye for 
the ladies.

Under the direction of CVLT veteran Barbara L. Rhoades, Jon Lonoff's 
play allows the audience to relate to the issues of body image, mid-life 
crisis, and middle-aged dating, while giving a hearty and poignant laugh 
at how these topics have become ingrained in our consciousness.

Tickets to SKIN DEEP, which runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, May 31 - 
June 22 are $16 regular, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can be 
purchased in advance at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's website - 
www.CVLT.org, or by phone at 440-247-8955 between 1-6 PM, Monday through 
Saturday. Tickets are also available at the door, although reservations 
are suggested. The play is not recommended for children due to mature 
themes.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is located at 40 River Street in historic 
Chagrin Falls Village. CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County 
residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio 
Arts Council.

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