July 9 and 10, at Talespinner Children's Theatre (TCT), 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, presents the first two of four plays of its new play series, "PLAYground."

PLAYground is an exciting new program that showcases new works for children by Cleveland-area writers during this two-week intensive workshop program in July of 2016. Writers (using local directors, and actors age 16 and up) will be given one week's rehearsal to showcase their works in a true workshop fashion, book in hand, and one weekend to perform that workshop for the public, complete with audience talk-backs following performance. During the week, they are given full use of the TCT rehearsal space, stage, and access to puppets, props, and costumes.

PLAYground gives Cleveland-area writers a chance to put their work up on its feet, to help provide development of ideas, and exposure to the public. Plays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT.

All performances are "pay what you can:"

King Kosteiei by Krysia Orlowski 

July 9 at 2PM and July 10 at 7PM 

Zodiacstory by Kate Atherton and Devon Turchan 

July 9 at 7PM and July 10 at 2PM

Next weekend:

Voice of the Violin by Stuart Hoffman 

July 16 at 2PM and July 17 at 7PM

The Princess and the Nightengale by Marian Fairman 

July 16 at 7PM and July 17 at 2PM