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See it on the web at http://www.cvlt.org/monthlymail.htm <http://www.cvlt.org/monthlymail.htm> CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE December 2015 News & Events www.CVLT.org <http://www.CVLT.org>440-247-8955 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH 44022 Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> Happening in December… * *November 20 - December 19: *CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015> (Main Stage, Musical) * *November 27 - December 12: *THE NORWEGIANS <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015> (River Street Playhouse, Comedy) * *December 5 & 6: *Holiday Show & Gingerbread Tea <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015> * *December 22 & 23: *Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra Holiday Wassail Concert <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015> * *December 13 & 14: *Auditions for END DAYS <http://www.cvlt.org/auditions> * *December 20 - 28: *Auditions for SPAMALOT <http://www.cvlt.org/auditions> *Coming in January: *Winter Youth Theatre <http://www.cvlt.org/youth?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015> (Registration Now Open!), Christopher Durang's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=54836> (Opening January 15) */Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015>/* *Through December 19, 2015 Friday & Saturday nights at 8 PM Sunday Dec. 13 at 2 PM * *Tickets: * $20 regular / $16 student & Senior *For information see www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/chittychitty.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by MICHAEL J. ROGAN Musical Direction by LYNNE PROVANCE Choreographed by PAMELA LaFORCE Based on the beloved 1968 film, /Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/ will have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance. Can a loveable but wacky inventor and his children outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? Can the children avoid the clutches of the evil Childcatcher? With the help of their friend Truly Scrumptious, the fantastic titular flying car, and a few wonderful songs by the award-winning Sherman brothers, it's sure to turn out splendidly in the end! */The Norwegians <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015>/* *Through December 12, 2015* *Tickets: * $12 all seats Not recommended for children *For information see www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/norwegians.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by YVONNE E. PILARCZYK This holiday season, leave the kids at home and head north for laughter with C. Denby Swanson's playfully dark comedy THE NORWEGIANS, at CVLT's River Street Playhouse. The River Street is CVLT's smaller second venue, just west of the main theater building. Marylee Gotch and Katherine Remick play jilted ladies Olive and Betty, two former southern women now living in Minnesota. They've hired Norwegian hit-men Gus (Nick Grimsic) and Tor (Don Knepper) to whack their ex-boyfriends. These gangsters, it turns out, aren't so great at what they do... Give yourself a treat with this /Fargo/-esque tale that's bound to keep you laughing! */Holiday Show & Gingerbread Tea <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015>/* *December 5 & 6, 2015 Saturday & Sunday at 1:00 & 3:30 PM* *Tickets:* $8 all seats, $2-add on for 'tea' *For information see www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/gingerbread.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015> or call 440-247-8955* 'Gingerbread Tea' featuring gingerbread and beverages is available upstairs in CVLT's River Room a half-hour before and after each showtime. Tea is served at 12:30 & 1:30 for 1 PM shows and 3:00 & 4:00 for 3:30 PM shows. Tea seating is limited to 60 per tea-time, so reserve now! When purchasing show tickets, please specify which tea time (if any) you wish to add-on for each show ticket you've selected. This show, focused toward children 10 and under has Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty, Mouse Puppet, Elves, Old Man Winter, and more! There is a short Christmas play which includes the kids in the audience coming up on stage to sing with the characters and then also has the villains being chased through the audience. It is a fun packed half hour which concludes with the children walking across the stage as they visit with Mousie the puppet, cuddle with Rudolph, and talk with Santa, if they so choose. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the great picitures during and after the show. */CFSO Wassail Concert <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015>/* *December 22 & 23, 2015 Tuesday & Wednesday night at 7 PM* Doors open at 6:15 for Wassail and cookies *Tickets: * $25 adult, $15 child or student with valid ID *For information see www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/cfso-holiday.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec2015> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by STEPHEN A. EVA The Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra and friends wrap you up in the Christmas Spirit with this light, family friendly Christmas show. This annual event epitomizes the warmth and fellowship of the Chagrin Falls community. Come in out of the cold, get a cup of warm wassail punch, and share all of the Christmas music that makes this time of year so special, performed by the marvelous orchestra under the baton of Steve Eva. This year's performance features Christmas arrangements by Mannheim Steam Roller and a brand new musical arrangement of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." The Christmas Wassail Concerts are co-presented by the Studio Orchestra and Chagrin Valley Little Theater. OPEN AUDITIONS Complete character lists and audition details at www.cvlt.org/auditions <http://www.cvlt.org/auditions?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=dec2015> MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT The hit musical based on the 1975 comedy juggernaut, with songs by Eric Idle, Neil Innes and John Du Prez, follows King Arthur and his knights on a hilariously outrageous quest for the Holy Grail. Director - John Haller Musical Director - Matthew Dolan Choreographer - Jen Justice *Open Auditions* *Sunday, December 27 & Monday, December 28* 7:30 to 10 PM at the CVLT Main Building, 40 River St. Chagrin Falls Call Backs: Wednesday December 30, 6PM to 10 PM - CVLT Main Building, 40 River St. Chagrin Falls *TAPalot Auditions* *Sunday, December 20 & Monday December 21* 7:30 to 10 PM at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River St. Chagrin Falls Are you auditioning for /Spamalot/? Want to brush up your tap skills? More importantly, do you want to learn the EXACT audition routine for "Bright Side of Life?" Join the Director and Choreographer for two hours of fun, tapping, music, and frivolity! A tap warm up and drills will be taught and then we will learn the tap "break" for "Bright Side of Life." Come to one night or come to both! Production runs Fridays, Saturdays, Select Sundays in April 2016 END DAYS Debora Zoe Laufer's amusing story of a mother who believes The Rapture is at hand, a husband who hasn't shed his pajamas in years, their 'goth' daughter, and her nerdy admirer. An intriguing and unusual play in which Jesus, Stephen Hawking, and the mysteries of the universe all play a part. Director - Theresa Benyo Marzullo Producer - Kourtney Daugherty *Open Auditions* *Sunday, December 13 & Monday, December 14* with possible callbacks on Dec. 15. All start at 7pm. A unique script with many funny, yet touching, moments as the four main characters battle through their own personal challenges. The director is seeking need actors that can play up the funny moments withosut being caricatures. This show will be at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River St. Chagrin Falls Production runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm February 19 - March 5, 2016 *We want to hear your opinions! 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