*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 2/1/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 available for download at www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.CVLT.org/promo> CVLT’s new comedy END DAYS explores a family on the edge of the apocalypse Would you rather face the end of the world with laughter, regrets, or Elvis? Chagrin Valley Little Theatre presents the dark comedy END DAYS on February 19 at 8 PM for six performances Friday and Saturday nights through March 5. Performances will be on the River Street Playhouse stage, which is CVLT's smaller venue at 45 River Street.. Directed by Theresa Marzullo of Aurora, Deborah Zoe Laufer’s witty two-act play offers both humor and compassion as it explores the dynamics of modern family life in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. With Armageddon seemingly bearing down on them, the Steins discover what they hold most sacred. Ren Harris, a Kent resident, plays the part of Rachel Stein, a rebellious sixteen-year-old who is having a bad year. Her deeply depressed father (Scott Stachiw of Chagrin Falls) lost his job after 9/11 and hasn’t changed out of his pajamas since then. Although Jewish, Rachel’s mother (Brenda Redmond of Twinsburg) had an epiphany and has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus (Andrew Gordon of Hudson.) Adding to the plot, Rachel’s new teenage neighbor Nelson Steinburg (Travis Reilly of Cleveland Heights) dresses up like Elvis, is passionate about science and Stephen Hawking, and is 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. “I want to focus on the relationships between the characters and how each was affected by the tragic events of 9/11,” Marzullo said. “At the same time, I’m bringing out the discord in the family and how each member comes together with the help of a ‘savior’ in the form of a nerdy, quirky, but good-hearted neighbor boy. END DAYS is a black comedy which, although dealing with a serious subject like the possible end of the world, finds humor in it all." CVLT's River Street Playhouse is located at 56 River St., west of the main CVLT building in Chagrin Falls. All seats are $12. This production contains strong language and is not recommended for children. Call the Box Office Monday through Saturday 1-6 p.m. at 440-247-8955 or visit the website at www.CVLT.org <http://www.CVLT.org>. 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. ###