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PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre presents the big-hearted comedy "The Bigfoot Letters" on its second stage in March
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Contact:* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Phone: (440) 247-8955 Email: cvlt(a)cvlt.org Website: www.cvlt.org *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre presents the big-hearted comedy "The Bigfoot Letters" on its second stage in March* CHAGRIN FALLS, OH – Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of THE BIGFOOT LETTERS, written by Russel Stich and Nancy Nixon. This fast-paced, uproarious and unpredictable adventure will run from March 6 through March 15, 2026, at CVLT’s River Street Playhouse - 56 River Street, just west of the main CVLT building in Chagrin Falls. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays March 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7:30 PM, and Sundays March 8 and 15 at 2:00 PM. General admission tickets are available for $15 in advance or at the door. THE BIGFOOT LETTERS tells the story of Sheila Hartman (Kate Smith), a woman from rural southern Ohio whose life is turned upside down when she accidentally hits a Bigfoot with her pickup truck. After deciding to raise the orphaned baby Sasquatch as her own, Sheila enlists the help of amateur investigator Roger Korman (Craig Gifford). The situation quickly spirals into a "chase across the countryside" involving Sheila’s meddling sister Stella (Lisa Freebairn), a local "blow-hard" Pastor (Tom Greene), and the town Sheriff (Neil Rubin). The journey includes stops at a Bigfoot Symposium and Renaissance Faire before converging at the Freak Farm of Squirrelly Joe (Harrison Rosenberger) to decide the infant creature's fate. Directed by Laurel Bryant, the production also features John Hickman, Jessie Canavan, Zozo Turk, Elizabeth Davidson, and Theresa Dean. THE BIGFOOT LETTERS has been praised by critics for delivering on the promise of silliness and generating a lot of energy. Although it is an absurdist comedy, encouraging audiences to suspend disbelief and enjoy the outrageous situations presented on stage, it is also a story with heart that explores themes of hope, empathy, and how we choose our families. Further detail can be found at TheBigfootLetters.com With its minimal scenery and fast-paced, joke-laden writing, the play's focus remains on the literally "larger than life" characters and their hilarious interactions. It is the perfect fare for CVLT's intimate River Street Playhouse, which seats a quarter of the main CVLT house capacity, offering every audience member a close view of this wild story. *ABOUT CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE:* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, now in its 96th Season, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

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SELLING OUT FAST - only two performances open - Twin Masks - Remember for a Lifetime
by Claudia Lillibridge 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC), an intimate 50-seat black box theatre, located at 9076 Church Street, Stes 2 and 3 in Twinsburg, Ohio is proud to announce its opening show for its 2026 Season, Remember for a Lifetime, written by Richard H. Payson, and directed by Sean Donovan. The only remaining production dates with available tickets for purchase are Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. Tickets for those two dates are selling quickly and we strongly advise to purchase tickets online soon. ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES (Feb 20 and 21) ARE SOLD OUT!! Tickets can be purchased online at www.twinmasks.org or by calling 330-888-3211. Adults $15.00/Seniors $10.00. The show is one act with no intermission and is approximately 90minutes. The production does contain some adult language and situations and is not recommended for those 18 years or younger, without parental approval. WRITTEN BY: Richard H. Payson DIRECTOR: Sean Donovan ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Hayley Whitman CAST: Old Man: Dennis Runkle Young Man: Michael Rajko Waitress/Woman III: Lydia Tirakis Woman: Christine Wright Woman II: Claudia Lillibridge SYNOPSIS: Tucked away in a quiet, dying town a man has hidden away from his life. A visitor looking to find meaning in his own life stops for breakfast and the two confront what each of their lives have lost. The question they must each answer is whether what is lost can or should be found again. And to answer their respective questions, they are drawn to people never met and long forgotten. TMPAC is a registered 501c3 non-profit. Produced with special arrangement with Richard H. Payson and Yorba Rowland Productions.

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Parma Schools Foundation The Music Man
by John Roberts 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

The Parma Schools Foundation will be presenting Meredith Wilson"s The Music Man this coming July 31 at 7 Pm, August 1 at 7 pm and Aug 2 at 2 pm. The production will take place at Valley Forge High School in Parma Hts., Ohio. This will be the fourth year that the Foundation has sponsored a summer musical complete with a full pit orchestra. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets may be ordered at musicman.cheddarup.com The show is under the direction of Katie Delvichio Fox with choreography by Diann Smith and conducted by Joshua Arkangel. SAVE THE DATES

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Last Day to Register for 2026 Oscar Viewing Party is Feb. 13!
by Houde School Of Acting 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Don’t miss the 2026 Oscar Viewing Party at the Houde School of Acting! Tonight is your final chance to grab a ticket and celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night in style. Catered dinner Live Oscars® watch party Dancing + community Black tie & cocktail attire encouraged Registration closes Feb. 13 — tickets are $45! 👉 Sign up now: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/oscarparty2026 <https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/oscarparty2026?utm_…> Come for the awards. Stay for the magic. ✨ #LastChance #OscarParty #HoudeSchoolOfActing _ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free lessons and acting tips! https://youtube.com/channel/loUCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw <https://youtube.com/channel/UCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw> Sincerely, Studio Assistant Houde School of Acting www.houdeschoolofacting.com 2310 E Superior Ave. Cleveland Oh 44114 <https://maps.google.com/?q=2310+E+Superior+Ave.+Cleveland+Oh+44114> <https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool> <https://www.instagram.com/houdeschoolofacting/>

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Upcoming Classes at The Dance Hub
by Elyse Morckel 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Join us at *The Dance Hub <https://www.themovementproject.org/the-space>*, The Movement Project’s new home and a welcoming space for the Northeast Ohio dance community. Whether you’re looking to maintain your training or curious to try something new, we invite you to join us in the studio. *UPCOMING CLASSES* *Friday, February 13th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Functional Ballet (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Elyse Morckel* *Monday, February 16th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan Gargano* **NEW Tuesday, February 17th** 6:30–7:45 PM *All Levels Modern/Contemporary <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Emma Devore* *Wednesday, February 18th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan Gargano* *ABOUT THE CLASSES* *Company Class* Designed for professional and college-level dancers, these classes offer a rigorous and inspiring environment led by TMP company members and guest artists. **NEW All Levels Class** Open to adult movers of all experience levels—no prior movement training is required. Come explore movement in a welcoming, supportive space. *Functional Ballet* blends classical and contemporary ballet with conditioning, emphasizing anatomical efficiency, alignment, and artistic risk-taking. *Modern/Contemporary* explores space, time, and energy through technique, improvisation, and phrase work. Your first class can be taken using a *$12 single-class pass*, available on our website. Discounted class passes are available for continued training. *Learn more, view class details, and register for your first class on our website. <https://www.themovementproject.org/class-schedule>* *We look forward to moving with you soon.* *Elyse Morckel (she/her/hers)* Associate Director | Company Member 330.962.9547 | elyse(a)themovementproject.org https://www.themovementproject.org/

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Impressions Workshop with James III (Abbott Elementary, Astronomy Club on Netflix) + More
by Imposters Theater 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

First Impressions Workshop w/ James III *Impressions Workshop for Absolute Beginners* with James III (Abbott Elementary, Astronomy Club on Netflix, Good Burger 2) Have you ever wanted to do an impression, but didn't know where to start? Working on a new impression, but can't quite crack it? This workshop combines improvisation and comedy writing techniques to develop funny, three-dimensional, true to life solo impressions. Perfect for beginners and open to anyone interested in building an impression from the ground up. *Date/Time: *Sunday 03/15/26 11am-1pm *Cap:* 14 *Cost: *$50 All sales are final. *ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR* James has been featured on Abbott Elementary, I Think You Should Leave, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Conan, and Good Burger 2 (for which he also wrote punch up.) Check him out on Netflix’s Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show ( https://youtu.be/H3w7cMXRCB0?si=6lp0aDPE0Pf2Ni7V) Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102 *GET TICKETS <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/first-impressions-james-iii>* More with James III & Connor Ratliff *The Acting Class <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/connor-ratliff-presents-the-actin…> (It's actually a comedy show)* By Connor Ratliff ft. James III A one-person* improv show disguised as an acting class, from the creator of the *Dead Eyes* podcast. [*yes, there are two people in this one. But it's an ACTING class, not a MATH class.] Date/Time: Saturday 03/14 Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm Price: $15 *Questionable Choices: The Improvised Standup Show* <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/questionable-choices-031426> Hosted by Bill Squire (Comedy Central, WMMS) ft. James III & Connor Ratliff We perform improvised standup based on your burning questions. Come ready to ask us anything about anything! February show ft. Bill Squire, Connor Ratliff, James III, Nick Dlouhy, Caitlin Menosky, & Kadijah Wingo Date/Time: 03/14 Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm Price: $15 <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/nonstop-characters-comedy-worksho…> *Nonstop Characters workshop with James III * <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/nonstop-characters-comedy-worksho…> A high-octane improv, acting, and writing workshop to get out of your head and get into character. Once one character exercise ends another immediately begins with only one goal: to *never* stop. Get ready to create 1 million characters in three hours. (*Give or take - but most likely take - 999,991*) Date/Time: Sunday 03/15/26 1:30pm-4:30pm Cost: $70 Full Schedule <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule> | Classes and Workshops <https://www.imposterstheater.com/classes>| Join Our Newsletter <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…>

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Cleveland Public Theatre's Test Flight Continues This Week With a Teatro Publico Show
by Kim Furganson 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

cleveland PUBLIC theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2026 Celebrating 10 Years! Featuring workshop productions by Northeast Ohio artists as part of CPT’s New Play Development Program. Now Through April 4, 2026 Test Flight 2026 continues this weekend with Teatro Público de Cleveland’s The Exit Door by Nathalie Bermudez. Ticket holders get to enjoy a post-show reception each night. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/test-flight-week-3…> for details. FEBRUARY 12-14, 2026 The Exit Door<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/test-flight-week-3…> Teatro Público de Cleveland<https://www.cptonline.org/education/teatro-publico-de-cleveland/> By Nathalie Bermudez The Exit Door explores migratory grief and the emotional journey of immigration through a young woman navigating a foreign airport. Trapped between the life she left and the future she hopes for, she discovers moments of humor and magical realism while confronting identity and the courage to begin again. (New Dates) APRIL 2-4, 2026 The Wolf الذيب<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/test-flight-week-4…> Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi<https://www.cptonline.org/about/resident-artists-and-companies/masrah-cleve…> مسرح كليفلاند العربي Written & directed by Shakeeb Julien A young villager convinces a war weary warrior to take them as an apprentice. As they travel, they meet colorful characters, growing with every new encounter. Will you be the same when you finally make your way back home? Click here<https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoGrnyjw0C/> for interviews from artists from both productions. Test Flight in the News FreshWater Cleveland (Feb. 5)— From concept to stage: CPT’s Test Flight artists reflect on what works, prepare new stagings<https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/street-level/From-Concept-To-Stage-CPTs…> FreshWater Cleveland (Jan. 29)— Cleared for takeoff: Cleveland Public Theatre marks 10 years of Test Flight with six plays<https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/Cleared-For-Takeoff-Cleveland-…> The Land (Feb. 6)— Cleveland Public Theatre’s Test Flight turns 10 — and sends new work aloft – The Land<https://thelandcle.org/stories/cleveland-public-theatres-test-flight-turns-…> TICKET INFORMATION Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/box-office/>” with no handling fees here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/category/series/te…>, or through the CPT Box Office at 216.631.2727. Every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT. Mingle with the artists after the show and discuss the performance in a lively, social atmosphere while enjoying a selection of free beverages. Hot beverages are always free! The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a patron elevator and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. Test Flight is generously sponsored by The Nord Family Foundation and John P. Murphy Foundation.

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Casting & Auditions for Over the River & Through the Woods
by Gary Davis 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hi, All, Silver Lining Players has partially completed casting for Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro. The four grandparents will be played by Tom Stephan, Ruthie Klee, Tim Champion and Joanna Bratt. We are still looking for two younger performers to play Nick and Caitlin in the 20s/30s age range. All actors will receive a $100 stipend. Anyone interested can email me at gary(a)garydavis.net and we will set up an audition at your convenience. Over the River and Through the Woods is a heartwarming comedy about family relationships and will be directed by Mary Mahoney and stage managed by Susan Rusinoff. Rehearsals start March 1 and performances will be April 17 - 26 at Makeshift Theater at Coach House in Akron. You can get a preview of the script at https://www.scribd.com/document/597924757/over-the-river-and-through-woods-… . Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in auditioning. If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a note. Tickets can be purchased at https://makeshift.booktix.com/ . Silver Lining Players will be performing at Makeshift Theater at Coach House at 732 West Exchange St. (entrance on S. Portage Path). Gary Davis - Director Silver Lining Players gary(a)garydavis.net Please visit us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Silver-lining-players/100092461250573/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/silverliningplayers.akronohio/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea at Tri‑C Metro!
by Ricky Quintana 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Tri-C School of Creative Arts Presents Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea A Playful, Poignant Reimagining of The Little Mermaid CLEVELAND, OH — Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus Theatre Arts program proudly presents Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea by Julia Izumi, a whimsical and heartfelt exploration of unrequited love and the myths we create around it. The production is directed by Ricky Quintana. In this playful and quirky loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid , audiences meet a Little Rain Cloud who unexpectedly falls in love with a human. Parallel to this tale, a writer named Dolan (modeled on Andersen himself) reveals his own struggles with love, longing, and the stories we tell to understand them. Blending magical realism with emotional honesty, the play examines love’s joy, ache, and volatility. Playwright Julia Izumi’s imaginative work offers a fresh take on a classic story, celebrating the humor and heartbreak of love in its many forms. Performance Dates: February 27–28, March 5–7 at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at 2:00 p.m. Location: John P. Murphy Foundation Theatre Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Admission is FREE! No tickets are required, but reservations can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/32szyd2r Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Prop Runners Needed!
by Clague Playhouse 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Clague Playhouse is in need of a backstage props runners for our next production* Lettice and Lovage* running March 26, through April 19, 2026. We are also looking for props runners for our last production *Ordinary Days* running May 21, 2026 thru June 14, 2026. You can run the entire show or preferably two folks swapping nights during the run. You would be needed to be available tech week. Shows are Thursdays thru Saturdays with call at 6:30 pm and Sundays with call at 1:00 pm. *This is a pay job.* We are also looking for a props master for *Ordinary Days*. You do not need to be at shows. If interested, please send me an email lanceswitzer(a)att.net and I will contact you and answer your questions. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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