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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 March 2016 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 March… * *NOW through March 6:* END DAYS <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/enddays.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=mar2016> (River Street Playhouse, Comedy) * *March 12:* RSVP Improv Show <http://www.cvlt.org/improv.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=mar2016> (River Street Playhouse, Improv) Coming in April / May… * *April 1 - April 30:* SPAMALOT <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/spamalot.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=mar2016> (Main Stage, Musical) * *April 2 - May 7:* Spring Youth Theater <http://cvlt.org/youth?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=mar2016> (Registration open!) * *April 5 - April 6:* Auditions for "Calendar Girls" <https://www.facebook.com/events/1019978888058439> (Main Stage, Comedy) * *April 29 - May 14:* ME AND JEZEBEL <http://cvlt.org/86thSeason/meandjezebel.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaigan=mar2016> (River Street Playhouse, Comedy) */End Days <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/enddays.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016>/* by DEBORAH ZOE LAUFER *NOW through March 5, 2016 Friday & Saturday nights at 8 PM* *Tickets: * $12 Note: Not recommended for children. *www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/enddays.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/enddays.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by THERESA BENYO-MARZULLO Would you rather face the end of the world with laughter, regrets, or Elvis? Deborah Zoe Laufer's witty black comedy END DAYS offers both humor and compassion as it explores the dynamics of post-9/11 family life. With Armageddon seemingly bearing down on them, the Steins discover what they hold most sacred. Rachel Stein (Ren Harris) is a rebellious teen having a bad year. Her deeply depressed father (Scott Stachiw) lost his job after 9/11 and hasn't changed out of his pajamas since then. Although Jewish, Rachel's mother (Brenda Redmond) had an epiphany and has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus (Andrew Gordon.) Adding to the plot, Rachel's new teenage neighbor, Nelson (Travis Reilly), dresses up like Elvis, is passionate about Stephen Hawking, and in love with Rachel. With the apocalypse due to arrive on Wednesday, Rachel's only hope is that Hawking, (also played by Gordon), can save them all! */An Evening of Improvised Theater <http://www.cvlt.org/improv.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016>/* *March 12, 2016 Saturday night at 10 PM* (8 PM show is already SOLD OUT!) *Tickets: * $10 Note: Not recommended for children. *www.cvlt.org/improv.php <http://www.cvlt.org/improv.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by TRACY CUBBAL River Side Valley Players (RSVP), an offshoot of the Improvisation for Actors program at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, will perform Saturday, March 12 at the River Street Playhouse at 10 pm. (the earlier 8 PM show has already sold out.) In the fine tradition of Chicago-style improvisation scene at the Second City, iO Chicago, and the Annoyance Theatre, these intrepid actors will take audience suggestions and turn them into original, never-seen-before scene work that will make you laugh, cry, think, and wonder. “RSVP will be working together to discover characters and story with the only safety net being their teamwork on stage,” said Tracy Cubbal, director of RSVP. “Everything is unscripted.” The performances are created collaboratively by the players with no advance planning. RSVP performances include both long-form improvisation, in which a series of interconnected scenes are inspired by a single suggestion; and short-form improv comedy, in which the players adhere to different rules for each scene. Coming up in April 2016... Spring Youth Theatre Begins April 2nd Students will have the opportunity to work on their acting skills through participation in a variety of theatre exercises which stress improvisation, focus, creativity, voice and movement. This is an ideal opportunity for students who want to explore and enjoy theatre activities without the time-commitment of preparing for a final production. There will be no final presentation in this session. Grades 1 & 2: Saturdays 4/2 - 5/7 • 9:00 - 10:45 • $100 Grades 3 - 5: Saturdays 4/2 - 5/7 • 11:00 - 12:45 • $125 Grades 6 - 12: Saturdays 4/2 - 5/7 • 1:15 - 3:15 • $125 Download the Registration Form <http://cvlt.org/downloads/YT-Registration.pdf> Auditions for CALENDAR GIRLS April 5 & 6 Adapted by Tim Firth from the 2003 film he wrote with Juliette Towhidi, this endearing comedy is based on the true story of a group of women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for cancer research. Auditions Tuesday April 5 & Wednesday April 6 7:30 PM both nights 10 women, 4 men needed. No appointments needed. We will read from the script. Read complete details and character breakdown here. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1019978888058439/> Directed by Barbara L. Rhoades */Monty Python's Spamalot <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/spamalot.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016>/* by ERIC IDLE Music by ERIC IDLE & JOHN DU PREZ *April 1 - April 30, 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM Sundays April 10, 17, and 24 at 2:00 PM * *Tickets: * $20 Regular / $16 Student & Senior Not suggested for children. *www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/spamalot.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/spamalot.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by MICHAEL ROGAN Musica Direction by LYNNE PROVANCE Choreography by JEN JUSTICE */Me and Jezebel <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/meandjezebel.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016>/* by ELIZABETH FULLER *April 29 - May 14, 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM * *Tickets: * $12 all seats Not suggested for children. *www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/meandjezebel.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/meandjezebel.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2016> or call 440-247-8955* Directed by LAUREL BRYANT STARRING Talia Valline as Liz Fuller Lisa Freebairn as Bette Davis *We want to hear your opinions! Please take our brief survey! <https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE1NM3NxdzNJRXBNRGVFSjNfOE84Q3c6MQ>* *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://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture <http://cuyahogaartsandculture.org/>. The Ohio Arts Council <http://www.oac.state.oh.us/> helps fund our organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre <http://www.aact2.org>.