[NEohioPAL] Third weekend of 33 Variations includes Post-Show Talkback at Beck Center!

[Pat Miller]

Many parallels run between the lives of Dr. Katherine Brandt and Ludwig van Beethoven in 33 Variations. For instance, Dr. Brandt is recently diagnosed with ALS as she races to finish her research, while Beethoven is going deaf as he obsesses over the completion of a simple waltz. Although they struggle with their deteriorating health, both are driven with passion to overcome any obstacles that stand in the way of their goals. These journeys are nothing short of inspiring and life-affirming!

To find out more about ALS and hearing loss, please attend this Sunday's 3 p.m. performance followed by a discussion with the doctors that assisted the company of 33 Variations. Their expertise not only benefits the production, but allows audience members to better understand the play. Post-show talks will surely enhance the 33 Variations experience!

Saturday, October 26 (8 p.m. Show)

  *   Dr. Eric Pioro, MD, PhD, Director of the Section of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and related disorders at Cleveland Clinic
  *   Lisa Bruening, MS, CCC-SLP, Director of Care Services and Speech Pathologist, ALS Assoc. of Northeast Ohio
  *   Daniel Shapiro, Internationally renowned pianist and a leading interpreter of Beethoven; a faculty member of the Cleveland Institute of Music. His beautiful recording of the Diabelli Variations is available on CD

33 Variations has genuinely moved the critics - see what they have to say!

"This witty, lively and fascinating play is one for both the heart and the mind."
- Kate Miller, Cleveland Examiner<http://www.examiner.com/review/33-variations-is-a-concert-for-the-ears-a-play-for-the-heart>

"Brilliantly acted...catches hold of your imagination"
- Mark Horning, Cleveland Examiner<http://www.examiner.com/review/beck-center-for-the-arts-brings-the-poignant-33-variations-to-stage>

"Thought-Provoking...an intriguing theatrical experience."
- Roy Berko, Broadway World Cleveland<http://www.broadwayworld.com/cleveland/article/BWW-Reviews-Beethovan-and-ALS-Cross-Paths-in-the-Thought-Provoking-33-VARIATIONS-at-Beck-Center-20131014>

"Absolutely engaging...spirited and superb"
- Bob Abelman, The News-Herald<http://www.news-herald.com/arts-and-entertainment/20131014/theater-review-beck-center-hits-right-notes-despite-flawed-33-variations#.UlwMGH7ZUfk.facebook>

"Gorgeous language and imagery...a powerful, visceral manifestation of the creative impulse"
- Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer<http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2013/10/33_variations_at_the_beck_cent.html>

Beck Center for the Arts
presents

33 Variations

By Moisés Kaufman

Now thru November 17, 2013
Studio Theater
8 p.m. FRI & SAT
3 p.m. SUN
(No performance SAT, October 19)
(7 p.m. start time SUN, October 27)
STUDIO THEATER

Directed by Sarah May
Purchase Tickets Online<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER>

Purchase Tickets Over the Phone: 216.521.2540 x10

Join us for post-show talks immediately following performance noted below. Panels will include local experts from the medical and music communities:

Friday, November 8 (8 p.m. Show)

  *   Dr. Richard Lederman, MD, PhD, Cleveland Clinic, Dept. of Neurology<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/33-variations/>, has experience with ALS patients, as well as an interest in the health issues<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/33-variations/> of artists, particularly those that afflicted Beethoven.
  *   Mary Wilson Wheelock, Executive Director of the ALS Association of Northern Ohio

Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood - just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. FREE onsite parking.

WHO'S WHO IN THE COMPANY<http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Whos-Who-in-the-Company-PDF.pdf>

33 VARIATIONS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Pat Miller
Publications Coordinator
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17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>   |   216.521.2540 x20   |   Fax 216.521.2110

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