*"Mamai's "Streetcar" is a joy – that rare staging of a classic piece of theater that doesn't cause you to yearn for a better production. This** is** that production. [Bernadette Clemens] is riveting and mercurial, and we are in her thrall like a smitten beau from the moment she arrives onstage, deposited by the rattling streetcar Desire."* ~ Andrea Simakis, *The Plain Dealer* *"As built by Mr. Williams and conducted by the Mamai Theatre Company, this is a streetcar ride well worth taking."* ~Christine Howey,* Scene Magazine* *"It is the accumulated effect of the small, carefully honed moments crafted by Williams, exhaustively discovered by Fields, and interpreted by his exceptional cast that make this production such an interesting and entertaining piece of work."* ~Bob Abelman, *The Cleveland Jewish News* *"The chemistry between Stella, played by Rachel Lee Kolis and Stanley [played by Jason Kaufman] is electric and sensual....[t]he same is true of Eunice [Christine McBurney] and Steve [Tony Zanoni] who are the upstairs neighbors. John Busser as Mitch, Blanche’s love interest, brings a slew of little idiosyncrasies and movements that make him a delight to watch." * ~Mark Horning, *ASX Entertainment* *Critically-Acclaimed Classic, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, by Tennessee Williams, ends this weekend at* *Mamai <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/>**!* You can sponsor <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh>, join our mailing list <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh> or purchase tickets <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!three-sisters/cguq> online! *A Streetcar Named Desire* *By Tennessee Williams* Directed by Mitchell Fields Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by D. Justin Bilewicz III Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Cyrus O. Taylor Properties Design by Monica Plunkett July 16-August 2, 2015 Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center DeMolay Room 3615 Euclid Avenue at E. 36th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Thurs-Sat @7:30pm, Sun @2:30pm Free and ample parking in gated lot on site Air-Conditioned, ADA-Accessible theatre *Details <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!a-streetcar-named-desire/cabk>* With: Bernadette Clemens* as Blanche Jason Kaufman* as Stanley Rachel Lee Kolis+ as Stella and John Busser as Mitch Christine McBurney+ as Eunice Tony Zanoni+ as Steve Nate Miller as Pablo Jonathon Loya as Young Man Joseph Milan as Doctor Jeanne Task as Matron Andrea Belser as Negro Woman Rocky Encalada+ as Mexican Woman * *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association * *+**Equity Membership Candidate* *The Mamai 2015 Season Continues this Fall...* *Death and the Maiden* *By Ariel Dorfman* Directed by Katia P. Schwarz Scenic Design by Don McBride Lighting Design by Robert Peck Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Costume Design by Katia P. Schwarz Properties Design by Cody Swanson September 17-October 4, 2015 Kennedy's at Playhouse Square 1401 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 *For DEATH AND THE MAIDEN tickets call the Playhouse Square Box Office directly at 216.241.6000 <file://localhost/tel/216.241.6000>* Air-Conditioned. Ample area garage and street parking. Open seating with the exception of press and sponsors. Please arrive early. Note: This production venue is not ADA Accessible. Kennedy's is accessible via staircase from Ohio Theatre lobby. Details <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!death-and-the-maiden/cbsd> With: Derdriu Ring* Jeffrey Grover* Terence Cranendonk * *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association * This production of *Death and the Maiden* is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *Special Pre Show Event: * Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 pm DISCUSSION WITH DEATH AND THE MAIDEN DIRECTOR & ACTOR Beachwood Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library 25501 Shaker Blvd. Beachwood, OH Join *Death and the Maiden* director Katia P. Schwarz and actor Derdriu Ring, who portrays the play's protagonist, Paulina, to hear readings from the play and engage in a discussion of the political context of the play and the fascinating life of playwright, Ariel Dorfman. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all. Please register at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-831-6868 <file://localhost/tel/216-831-6868>. *Special Post Show Events at Kennedy's: * *Sunday, September 20th* LIVING UNDER A DICTATORSHIP Panelists will include guests who have experienced life under dictatorship. *Sunday, September 27th* HEALING FROM TRAUMA Panelists will include Alexander Leslie, Director of Prevention Programs from the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. *Local Public Funding Supports & Enriches the Work of Mamaí Theatre* *Company* In 2015, Mamai Theatre Company received over $3,700 in support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which has helped us produce our third season as Cleveland’s newest classical theatre. This type of funding strengthens our community and enriches the quality of life in our neighborhoods for people of all ages. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about this extremely important funding partner. The financial support received from the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture will help Mamai Theatre Company bring you our third production this season: Ariel Dorfman’s important play, Death and the Maiden. In keeping with our mission to create equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre, this production features a strong female protagonist and is directed by a woman. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is the public funder of arts and culture organizations, programs and events in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s sole funding source is a dedicated cigarette tax levied within Cuyahoga County. Established by voters in 2007, CAC has awarded over 1,200 grants since then, distributing over $125 million in tax dollars to more than 300 organizations based in the County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s sole funding source is a dedicated tax within Cuyahoga County. Renewal of this funding source will be on the ballot on November 3 for voters to consider. Please take a few minutes to learn more about this important source of public funding and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture by visiting their website: cacgrants.org. *TICKETS ON SALE NOW* *www.mamaitheatreco.org <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/>*