Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Monthly News Update Sex with Strangers <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/sexwithstrangers.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> Final Shows: May 5 & 6 Fri/Sat at 8 PM Sun April 30 at 2 PM Limited tickets remain for this acclaimed comedy / drama by Laura Eason at our River Street Playhouse! The story of the tangled and passionate relationship between a blogger and a gifted novelist stars Joe Kenderes and Christine Wright. Read the full review at Cleveland.com <http://www.cleveland.com/brunswick/index.ssf/2017/04/titillating_title_belies_the_d_1.html> *Details & Tickets »* <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/sexwithstrangers.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> Improvisational Theatre May 11 : "No RSVP Required" <http://www.cvlt.org/improv.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> The River Side Valley Players improv group host their monthly casual improvisation evenings on the second Thursday of each month. Troupe members present improvised scenes in a relaxed environment that allows for audience participation and discussion. Refreshments will be available. No tickets are required. A $5+ donation to CVLT's Putting It Together campaign <http://www.cvlt.org/campaign.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> is requested. Chagrin Valley Arts Hop <http://www.cvcc.org/events/details/chagrin-valley-arts-hop-18395> May 5 & 6 The Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the second Annual *Chagrin Valley Arts Hop <http://www.cvcc.org/events/details/chagrin-valley-arts-hop-18395>*. Pick up a "passport" at any participating location and get it stamped at 7 or more locations to qualify for prizes including a CVLT Season Subscription, and visit CVLT during the event for buy-one-get-one tickets to opening night of DROP DEAD! <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/dropdead.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> Proud to Be An American <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/cfso-american.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> May 13 at 8 PM The Chagrin Studio Orchestra <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/cfso-american.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> presents an concert <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/cfso-american.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> celebrating the music of America, inclucing Aaron Copeland's *Fanfare for the Common Man*, plus John Williams' *Summon the Heroes* and *Olympic Fanfare*. You'll also be treated to the famous Sandi Patty rendition of *The Star Spangled Banner*, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Night of a Thousand Tonys <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=75363> May 20 at 7:30 PM Academy for the Performing Arts senior *Tori Shell* presents "Night of a Thousand Tonys <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=75363>" at CVLT's River Street Playhouse. This fully student-run and performed musical event also features the talents of Neil Kelly, Kennedy Slomovitz, Mikayla Cox-Graham, Ona Martini, Hayley Thompson, Bob Fields, Rachel Hoy, Georgia Markey, and Mary Gilchrist. *Details »* <http://www.cvcc.org/events/details/chagrin-valley-arts-hop-18395> *Tickets »* <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/cfso-american.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> *Tickets »* <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=75363> Upcoming Events June 2 - June 24 : Drop Dead! <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/dropdead.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> This wild comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore skewers the world of theater as a zany crew of washed-up actors try to save their careers… and their lives! June 18 & 19 : Auditions - A Midsummer Night's Dream <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/shakespeare.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> Actors ages 15 - 19 sought for The Shields Players' production of Shakespeare in the Park. Performances July 28, 29, and August 11. June 23 - July 15 : The 10-10 Festival <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/10-10.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> CVLT's biennial one-acts festival returns for a fifth edition, featuring the best scripts selected from over a thousand submissions! June 30 : Signup Deadline - Audition Fundamentals <http://www.cvlt.org/87thSeason/audition.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may2017> Actors of all ages and experience levels, join award-winning actor and director Michael J. Rogan for this four week intensive class on the principles of auditioning. 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