2008 - 2009 Season

June 20-July 6, 2008

Directed by Katie Reed

A 19 year old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open and shut case until one of the jurors begins opening the eyes of the others to the facts. Tempers get short and arguments grow heated as the facts of the murder are re-examined and a new murder threat is born before their eyes.

August 15 - September 7, 2008

Auditions May 31 - June 1, 2008

A musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; book by John
Michael Tebalek
Directed by Frankie Flores

Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, “Godspell” will warm the heart and the spirit when the parables of Jesus Christ come to life through sparkling songs and poignant drama. “Godspell” is a groundbreaking and unique reflection upon the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.

October 10 - 26, 2008

Auditions August 17 - 18, 2008

A Comedy by Michael Parker
Directed by Greg Brown

Senator Douglas is running for president on a “morality” platform, but when his wife Lois goes out of town, he does not hesitate to invite Veronica, his secretary and lover, to come over. When she is unavailable, the Senator has an escort service send the voluptuous Fiona. All seems well until his elderly Congressional colleague needs a place to stay and snow grounds his wife’s flight! When she returns home, the bedlam crescendos to a surprise ending in this outrageous farce.

December 5 - 21, 2008

Auditions October 12 - 13, 2008

A holiday comedy by Jean Shepherd
Directed by Lanier Young

It’s the Christmas season in Northern Indiana and Ralphie desperately wants a genuine Red Rider BB gun under the tree. His parents, his teacher and even Santa Claus insist that he will “shoot his eye out” if he gets the BB gun. This heartwarming story is full of fun for the whole family with messages of family love and growing up.

January 23 - February 8, 2009

Auditions December 7 - 8, 2008

A comedy by Michael Jacobs
Directed by Judie Valentine

Allen and Michelle have been living together in the first real romance for both of them. Michelle thinks they should marry but Allen isn’t sure. She goes home to her parents for advice but doesn’t realize that her parents are also having relationship issues – with Allen’s parents! The pieces fall uproariously into place when the parents decide to meet the young lovers over dinner to lend their maturity and experience for the benefit of their children’s relationship.

March 13 - 29, 2009

Auditions January 25 - 26, 2009

A Comedy by Ken Ludwig
Directed by David Barron

This is the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera with the world famous tenor Tito Morelli performing his greatest role, Otello, at the gala season opener. Saunders, the General Manager, hopes this will put Cleveland on the operatic map. Morelli arrives too late to rehearse with the company and then accidentally takes a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. Max, an aspiring singer is persuaded to get into costume to try to fool the audience and is succeeding admirably until Morelli comes to and there are two Otellos running around!

May 1 - 24, 2009

Auditions March 15 - 16

A musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser; book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Directed by Mary K. Isaacs

Set in New York City, this romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters:Sarah Brown, the upright and uptight”mission doll” out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide the chronically ill nightclub performer; and Nathan Detroit her devoted fiancé, desperate to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. Everything works out in the end in this sure fire audience pleaser.