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LITTLE THEATRE<br>
December 2015 News & Events</span></h1>
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</a>440-247-8955<br>
40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH 44022</span></p>
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sans-serif"><strong>November 20 - December 19: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015">CHITTY
CHITTY BANG BANG</a> (Main Stage, Musical)</li>
<li style="color:#000000; font-size:13px;
line-height:20px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>November 27 - December 12: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015">THE
NORWEGIANS</a> (River Street Playhouse,
Comedy)</li>
<li style="color:#000000; font-size:13px;
line-height:20px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>December 5 & 6: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015">Holiday
Show & Gingerbread Tea</a></li>
<li style="color:#000000; font-size:13px;
line-height:20px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>December 22 & 23: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015">Chagrin
Falls Studio Orchestra Holiday Wassail Concert</a></li>
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line-height:20px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>December 13 & 14: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/auditions">Auditions
for END DAYS</a></li>
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line-height:20px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>December 20 - 28: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/auditions">Auditions
for SPAMALOT</a></li>
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line-height:20px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>Coming in January: </strong><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/youth?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015">Winter
Youth Theatre</a> (Registration Now Open!),
Christopher Durang's <a
href="https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=54836">VANYA
AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE</a> (Opening
January 15)</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:18px; font-family:Georgia, Times New
Roman, Times, serif"><strong><em><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015">Chitty
Chitty, Bang Bang</a></em></strong></h2>
<p style="color:#000000; font-size:14px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
text-align:center" align="center"><strong>Through
December 19, 2015 <br>
Friday & Saturday nights at 8 PM<br>
Sunday Dec. 13 at 2 PM </strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>Tickets: </strong> $20
regular / $16 student & Senior</p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="color:#000000; font-size:12px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>For
information see <a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php">www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php</a></a><br>
or call 440-247-8955</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Directed by
MICHAEL J. ROGAN<br>
Musical Direction by LYNNE PROVANCE<br>
Choreographed by PAMELA LaFORCE</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Based on the
beloved 1968 film, <em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang</em>
will have audiences of all ages flying high with
its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.
Can a loveable but wacky inventor and his children
outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has
decreed that all children be banished from his
kingdom? Can the children avoid the clutches of
the evil Childcatcher? With the help of their
friend Truly Scrumptious, the fantastic titular
flying car, and a few wonderful songs by the
award-winning Sherman brothers, it's sure to turn
out splendidly in the end!</p>
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font-size:18px; font-family:Georgia, Times New
Roman, Times, serif"><strong><em><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015">The
Norwegians </a></em></strong></h2>
<p style="color:#000000; font-size:14px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
text-align:center" align="center"><strong>Through
December 12, 2015</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>Tickets: </strong> $12 all
seats<br>
Not recommended for children</p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="color:#000000; font-size:12px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>For
information see <a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php">www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php</a></a><br>
or call 440-247-8955</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Directed by
YVONNE E. PILARCZYK </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">This holiday
season, leave the kids at home and head north for
laughter with C. Denby Swanson's playfully dark
comedy THE NORWEGIANS, at CVLT's River Street
Playhouse. The River Street is CVLT's smaller
second venue, just west of the main theater
building.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Marylee Gotch
and Katherine Remick play jilted ladies Olive and
Betty, two former southern women now living in
Minnesota. They've hired Norwegian hit-men Gus
(Nick Grimsic) and Tor (Don Knepper) to whack
their ex-boyfriends. These gangsters, it turns
out, aren't so great at what they do...</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Give yourself a
treat with this <em>Fargo</em>-esque tale that's
bound to keep you laughing!</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:18px; font-family:Georgia, Times New
Roman, Times, serif"><strong><em><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015">Holiday
Show &<br>
Gingerbread Tea</a></em></strong></h2>
<p style="color:#000000; font-size:14px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
text-align:center" align="center"><strong>
December 5 & 6, 2015 <br>
Saturday & Sunday at 1:00 & 3:30 PM</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>Tickets:</strong> $8 all
seats, $2-add on for 'tea'</p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="color:#000000; font-size:12px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>For
information see <a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php">www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php</a></a><br>
or call 440-247-8955</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">'Gingerbread
Tea' featuring gingerbread and beverages is
available upstairs in CVLT's River Room a
half-hour before and after each showtime. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Tea is served at
12:30 & 1:30 for 1 PM shows and 3:00 &
4:00 for 3:30 PM shows. Tea seating is limited to
60 per tea-time, so reserve now!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">When purchasing
show tickets, please specify which tea time (if
any) you wish to add-on for each show ticket
you've selected. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%"> This show,
focused toward children 10 and under has Santa,
Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty, Mouse Puppet, Elves,
Old Man Winter, and more! There is a short
Christmas play which includes the kids in the
audience coming up on stage to sing with the
characters and then also has the villains being
chased through the audience. It is a fun packed
half hour which concludes with the children
walking across the stage as they visit with Mousie
the puppet, cuddle with Rudolph, and talk with
Santa, if they so choose. Parents are encouraged
to bring their cameras to capture the great
picitures during and after the show.</p>
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font-size:18px; font-family:Georgia, Times New
Roman, Times, serif"><strong><em><a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015">CFSO
Wassail Concert</a></em></strong></h2>
<p style="color:#000000; font-size:14px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
text-align:center" align="center"><strong>
December 22 & 23, 2015<br>
Tuesday & Wednesday night at 7 PM</strong><br>
<span style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif">Doors open at 6:15 for Wassail and
cookies </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif"><strong>Tickets: </strong> $25 adult,
$15 child or student with valid ID</p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="color:#000000; font-size:12px;
font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>For
information see <a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php">www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php</a></a><br>
or call 440-247-8955</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Directed by
STEPHEN A. EVA</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">The Chagrin
Falls Studio Orchestra and friends wrap you up in
the Christmas Spirit with this light, family
friendly Christmas show. This annual event
epitomizes the warmth and fellowship of the
Chagrin Falls community. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%">Come in out of
the cold, get a cup of warm wassail punch, and
share all of the Christmas music that makes this
time of year so special, performed by the
marvelous orchestra under the baton of Steve Eva.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%"> This year's
performance features Christmas arrangements by
Mannheim Steam Roller and a brand new musical
arrangement of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:12px; line-height:150%"> The Christmas
Wassail Concerts are co-presented by the Studio
Orchestra and Chagrin Valley Little Theater.</p>
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Roman, Times, serif">OPEN AUDITIONS</h2>
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font-size:18px; font-family:Georgia, Times New
Roman, Times, serif"><span
style="text-align:justify; font-family: Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;
font-size:14px; line-height:150%">Complete
character lists and audition details at <a
href="http://www.cvlt.org/auditions?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.cvlt.org/auditions">www.cvlt.org/auditions</a></a></span></p>
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font-size:14px; font-family:Georgia, Times
New Roman, Times, serif">MONTY PYTHON'S
SPAMALOT</h3>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">The hit musical based on
the 1975 comedy juggernaut, with songs by
Eric Idle, Neil Innes and John Du Prez,
follows King Arthur and his knights on a
hilariously outrageous quest for the Holy
Grail.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Director - John Haller<br>
Musical Director - Matthew Dolan<br>
Choreographer - Jen Justice </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%"><strong>Open Auditions</strong><br>
<strong>Sunday, December 27 & Monday,
December 28</strong><br>
7:30 to 10 PM at the CVLT Main Building,
40 River St. Chagrin Falls</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Call Backs: Wednesday
December 30, 6PM to 10 PM - CVLT Main
Building, 40 River St. Chagrin Falls </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%"><strong>TAPalot
Auditions</strong><br>
<strong>Sunday, December 20 & Monday
December 21</strong><br>
7:30 to 10 PM at CVLT's River Street
Playhouse, 56 River St. Chagrin Falls</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Are you auditioning for
<em>Spamalot</em>? Want to brush up your
tap skills? More importantly, do you want
to learn the EXACT audition routine for
"Bright Side of Life?" Join the Director
and Choreographer for two hours of fun,
tapping, music, and frivolity! A tap warm
up and drills will be taught and then we
will learn the tap "break" for "Bright
Side of Life." Come to one night or come
to both!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Production runs Fridays,
Saturdays, Select Sundays in April 2016</p>
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font-size:14px; font-family:Georgia, Times
New Roman, Times, serif">END DAYS</h3>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Debora Zoe Laufer's
amusing story of a mother who believes The
Rapture is at hand, a husband who hasn't
shed his pajamas in years, their 'goth'
daughter, and her nerdy admirer. An
intriguing and unusual play in which
Jesus, Stephen Hawking, and the mysteries
of the universe all play a part.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Director - Theresa Benyo
Marzullo <br>
Producer - Kourtney Daugherty</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%"><strong>Open Auditions</strong><br>
<strong>Sunday, December 13 & Monday,
December 14</strong> with possible
callbacks on Dec. 15. All start at 7pm. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%"> A unique script with
many funny, yet touching, moments as the
four main characters battle through their
own personal challenges. The director is
seeking need actors that can play up the
funny moments withosut being caricatures.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">This show will be at
CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River
St. Chagrin Falls </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; font-family:
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
color:#000000; font-size:12px;
line-height:150%">Production runs Fridays
& Saturdays at 8pm February 19 - March
5, 2016 </p>
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<p style="font-size:12px; color:#666666; font-family:Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif" align="center">Chagrin Valley
Little Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County
residents through <a
href="http://cuyahogaartsandculture.org/">Cuyahoga Arts
and Culture</a>. The <a
href="http://www.oac.state.oh.us/">Ohio Arts Council</a>
helps fund our organization with state tax dollars to
encourage economic growth, educational excellence and
cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Proud member of the <a
href="http://www.aact2.org">American Association of
Community Theatre</a>.</p>
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