[NEohioPAL] April Events & Auditions from Chagrin Valley Little Theatre



Title: CVLT Monthly Email
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

April 2009 e-News

  • Performances & Events in April:
    • Incorruptible (March 20 - April 11)
    • Almost, Maine (April 17 - May 2)
    • Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (April 24 - May 16)
  • Also in April :
    • 80th Season Announcement at Jekyll's Kitchen
    • Auditions for Perfect Wedding (April 1)
    • CFAC's Chagrin Arts Winter Series - Apollo's Fire
    • Spring session Youth Theater slots still available! Call 440.247.8955 for info on Saturday classes.

Performances in April

Incorruptible
A Dark Comedy about the Dark Ages

NOW until April 11, 2009
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM

Directed by Michael Rogan

Welcome to Priseaux, France, c. 1250 A.D. The river flooded again last week. The chandler’s shop burned to the ground. Nobody’s heard of the wheelbarrow yet. And Saint Foy, the patron saint of the local monastery, hasn’t worked a miracle in thirteen years. In other words, the Dark Ages still seem pretty dark!

All eyes turn to the pope, whose promised visit will surely encourage other pilgrims to make the trek and restore the abbey to its former glory. That is, until a rival church claims to possess the relics of Saint Foy – and their bones are working miracles!

All seems lost, until a larcenous, one-eyed minstrel appears and teaches the locals a few imaginative tricks to right their financial ship. In the process, the monks learn a little something about redemption.

A Monty Pythonesque comedy that gives new meaning to the old Biblical buzzsaw, "robbing Peter to pay Paul!"

Tickets: $14 regular / $10 for students and seniors.

Purchase online 24/7 at www.cvlt.org/79thSeason/incorruptible.php
or call the Box Office at 440-247-8955 between 1 and 6 PM, Mon-Sat.

Almost, Maine
April 17 - May 2, 2009
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM

Directed by David Malinowski

Spring is in the air here in Cleveland, but in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, the residents are still fighting the cold. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter nights’ dream written by John Cariani, best known as CSU Tech 'Julian Beck' on the television show Law & Order.

Audiences are treated to nine quirky, romantic vignettes exploring the impact of love on our lives. All 19 characters in these pieces are played by four actors - Chuck Matthews, Maggie Leach, Natalie Dolezal and Jon Gellott. Almost, Maine uses a "magical realism" style, where everything is realistic except for the one magical moment which seems to fit in seamlessly. The result is an enchanting and whimsical evening that will help take that last chill Winter off of your heart on your way into Spring!

Tickets: $8 all seats
at CVLT's River Street Playhouse
56 River Street

Purchase online 24/7 at www.cvlt.org/79thSeason/almostmaine.php
or call the Box Office at 440-247-8955 between 1 and 6 PM, Mon-Sat.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel
THE OHIO PREMIERE!
April 24 - May 16, 2009
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM

Directed by Robert McCoy

CVLT presents the first Ohio production of Mitch Albom's comedy, in which two bungling Alabama brothers think they’ve shot an angel, not a duck, while hunting in the swampy southern woods. A cynical tabloid reporter and his unwilling photographer are sent to cover the story but think there might be something to it when they find feathers, a wing, and a tiara at the scene. Throw in a shopgirl at the local Gasmart, a half-man/half-alligator, and a ghost, and you have a wonderful comedy with a heartfelt message.

This mix produces a love story, sibling rivalry, yellow journalism, race relations, and cultural stereotypes – all wrapped up with a surprise ending!

Tickets: $14 regular / $10 for students and seniors.

Purchase online 24/7 at www.cvlt.org/79thSeason/duckhunter.php
or call the Box Office at 440-247-8955 between 1 and 6 PM, Mon-Sat.

80th Season Announcement
at Jekyll's Kitchen
April 19
Sunday, 4-7 PM

Join Chagrin Valley Little Theatre as we celebrate the announcement of the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's 'Ruby Jubillee' 80th Season and the opening of Chagrin Fall's latest eatery Jekyll's Kitchen at 17 River Street in Chagrin Falls!

You'll be entertained with music by Stephen Eva (Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra) and friends, plus hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and characters from CVLT's productions.

Sponsored by Evans Printing Company, Hamlet Retirement Community, Jekyll's Kitchen, North Coast Education Services, and Odyssey HealthCare.

www.cvlt.org/79thSeason/jekylls.php

Tickets: $25. Casual Attire.
RSVP by April 16th - Call 440.247.8955

Also Happening at CVLT in April

AUDITIONS FOR PERFECT WEDDING
Director Barbara L. Rhoades will be holding auditions for the comedy Perfect Wedding on April 1. The play runs June 5 - 27. Roles available for four women and two men. Complete audition details posted at www.cvlt.org/auditions.php.

CHAGRIN ARTS WINTER SERIES CONCLUDES
CVLT serves as the box office for the Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture's Chagrin Arts Winter Series, this month featuring Apollo's Fire on April 24. See www.chagrinfoundation.org for complete information.


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Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and is supported by the Ohio Arts Council



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