*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 7/20/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt@cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org> Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> *PHOTOS* at www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.CVLT.org/promo> 2012 cast reunites for BELLES sequel July 29 - Aug. 13 at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's River Street Playhouse CHAGRIN FALLS, OH – Summer is a time for catching up with out-of-town relatives and former high school chums. It starts with a call to attend a reunion. Fear not, after seeing Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's production of BELLES: THE REUNION, July 29-Aug. 13, the drama in your life will seem like a day in the park. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The play reveals the trials and tribulations of the Walker family as told through a crisis-filled weekend of phone conversations among six southern sisters, now scattered geographically. It starts with a "what to do about Mama," who has taken off all her clothes in the community room of the nursing home. From there the audience learns about whose marriages are on the rocks, which free-spirited sister is still trying to earn the respect of her siblings, and who has lost her faith both in her religion and her family. Written by Mark Dunn, the comedy is a sequel to his BELLES, which was a hit with CVLT's audiences in 2012. In this followup, the Walker sisters are years older, and some may even be a little wiser. With two exceptions, the 2016 CVLT cast is a reunion of the earlier production's actresses. In fact, actress Denise Larkin has since moved to North Carolina, but is staying here for the summer to reprise her role. Director Barbara L. Rhoades, a community theater director with nearly three decades of experience, is thrilled to be visiting with the "Walker sisters" again. "I've had the pleasure to meet and work with so many talented actors and actresses over the years," she says, "and this cast is a perfect example. These actresses formed a strong bond and worked very hard to bring Dunn's wonderfully spirited and moving characters to life on this stage, and it's a treat to get to see how these women and the characters they play have grown and changed over the intervening years." The CVLT cast includes Kathy Steiner, Denise Larkin, Claudia Lillibridge, Jenny Barrett, Macey Staninger and Brenda Willis. The show is produced by Cindee Catalano-Edelman, with stage manager Karen Paktinat and tech director Edmond Wolff. CVLT's River Street Playhouse is located at 56 River St., west of the main CVLT building in Chagrin Falls. All seats are $12. Call the Box Office Monday through Saturday 1-6 p.m. at 440-247-8955 or visit the website at www.CVLT.org. Seating is limited, and the Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY plays simultaneously on CVLT's Main Stage next door, so advanced arrival for parking is highly recommended. CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio Community Theatre Association. ###