Over in Cleveland Heights, OH, Dobama Theatre continues to take pandemic life in stride. Despite bans on large in-person gatherings, they continue to engage, educate, and entertain.… Read more “Dobama Theatre’s Nathan Motta talks about times of growth, change”
Category: Interviews
Western Reserve Playhouse turns on the radio for “It’s a Wonderful Life” this December
“This is a brand-new show that we’ve chosen! Originally, we were meant to perform the musical “My Favorite Year,” but were unable due to the pandemic. So,… Read more “Western Reserve Playhouse turns on the radio for “It’s a Wonderful Life” this December”
Holsinger brings Frankenstein to Zoom, chats about performing solo
“Sometimes I have the real feeling of being a kid playacting alone in their bedroom,” says Holly Holsinger, as she talks about what it’s like to perform… Read more “Holsinger brings Frankenstein to Zoom, chats about performing solo”
Cleveland Actors’ Play Date now online, keeping theater alive and stress levels down
Imagine cozying up by your fireplace (or space heater) with a warm blanket, mug of cocoa or glass of wine on a cold evening, and reading a… Read more “Cleveland Actors’ Play Date now online, keeping theater alive and stress levels down”
Cleveland theaters respond to pandemic
A recent WKYC.com article by Kevin Landers is boldly titled, “Ohio Citizens for the Arts warns without federal or state funding, theaters may never reopen1.” Amidst this… Read more “Cleveland theaters respond to pandemic”
Backstage Blood: an interview with Patrick Ciamacco about EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Be prepared, Cleveland – the Dead are coming! Blank Canvas Theatre is resurrecting a horror movie staple in the most spectacular live format: be prepared for EVIL… Read more “Backstage Blood: an interview with Patrick Ciamacco about EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL”
SUMMER RALLY! Les Hunter of Playwrights Local talks about fundraising with stories and beer
It’s summer, and nothing says FUN like “FUNdraiser,” right? Especially when it’s paired with a rally… at a local brewery! Playwrights Local has just recently announced its… Read more “SUMMER RALLY! Les Hunter of Playwrights Local talks about fundraising with stories and beer”
The Common Room Theatre brings the magic of comedy to Cleveland
“We formed a company called The Common Room Theatre, [the name] truthfully inspired by Harry Potter,” says Co-Artistic Director Ryan Santa. The name speaks to something they all… Read more “The Common Room Theatre brings the magic of comedy to Cleveland”
20 years later, Mark and Roger still haven’t paid the RENT – 20th anniversary tour (video interviews included)
Mark, Roger, Angel, Maureen and the whole RENT gang are back, and still not paying the RENT in the 20th anniversary tour at Playhouse Square. The story… Read more “20 years later, Mark and Roger still haven’t paid the RENT – 20th anniversary tour (video interviews included)”
Blank Canvas Theatre slices into SWEENEY TODD – interviews with Patrick Ciamacco (Sweeney Todd) and Trinidad Snider (Mrs. Lovett)
It’s a tale of revenge and rage, and it’s playing at the Blank Canvas Theatre now through March 10, 2018. One of Stephen Sondheim’s darkest pieces, SWEENEY… Read more “Blank Canvas Theatre slices into SWEENEY TODD – interviews with Patrick Ciamacco (Sweeney Todd) and Trinidad Snider (Mrs. Lovett)”
