[NEohioPAL] PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre receives major holiday gift from Ohio Rep. Anielski

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Date: 12/23/14

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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 available for download at 
www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.CVLT.org/promo>


      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre receives major holiday gift from
      Ohio Rep. Anielski

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, now in its 85th 
consecutive year, has received a major boon to its Capital Campaign, 
which launched in 2010 with actor Tim Conway as honorary chair. The 
primary goal of the campaign is to make much-needed improvements to 
CVLT's aging original building at 40 River Street, including handicap 
accessibility, upgraded bathrooms, modernized heating and cooling 
systems, and enhanced production and rehearsal space. The plans also 
include connecting the main building to the adjacent 38 River Street, 
which CVLT owns, and to make improvements to CVLT's other property at 56 
River Street, which houses costumes and props, as well as CVLT's smaller 
second stage, The River Street Playhouse.

On December 23, 2014, State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton 
Hills) visited CVLT to announce that an amendment she submitted to 
Senate Bill 243 has been approved, appropriating $428,321 to help aid in 
the renovation of the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre. "I am pleased that 
Governor Kasich and the General Assembly recognized the importance of 
maintaining such an invaluable local institution," said Rep Anielski. 
"Supporting the arts is crucial in preserving the character and 
livelihood of our many villages, townships and cities. I look forward to 
the CVLT continuing their wonderful productions with many more 
successful years!"

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501c(3) non-profit built and operated 
largely by volunteers, including a working Board of Directors comprised 
of committees that choose programming, plan building repairs, and direct 
the Women's Committee fundraising arm of the Theatre. In addition to the 
Board, over 200 people volunteer for the theatre annually, including all 
of the actors and singers. CVLT's ticket sales fund their year-round 
calendar of live productions, while donations from private citizens and 
local businesses, plus funds from Cuyahoga County residents through 
Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and funding from the Ohio Arts Council, help 
with general operating expenses. The large sums required for serious 
physical improvements, however, are more difficult to come by, making 
the appropriation of nearly half a million dollars from the State's 
Travel and Tourism funds a remarkable gift to the Little Theatre's $2 
million campaign, as well as to the surrounding community.

"Rep Anielski's support for the Chagrin Valley Little Theater began 
several years ago with a tour and casual performance by our Accent on 
Youth Program participants," said Jan Evans, Board of Directors member. 
"Her tireless efforts on our behalf are truly appreciated by the 
residents of Chagrin and those who regularly attend the plays, orchestra 
and film festival performances held at CVLT. This will be an economic 
stimulus for the Village as well. We cannot thank Rep. Anielski enough 
for her work in bringing state financial help to the much needed capital 
improvements for our Theatre."

"State aid provides CVLT with significant financing for major projects 
and serves as seed money to encourage community giving to prepare us for 
future years," said Theatre President, Tom Neff. Those who wish to 
donate to the Capital Campaign may contact the CVLT Box Office at (440) 
247-8955 or visit www.CVLT.org/campaign.php to donate online.

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