Thank You!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to support us this weekend for our production of Side Show! We are so grateful to our amazing cast and crew! This show would not have been a success without them.

Today we begin the second of our two summer professional workshops. We hope that you will continue to follow us in our new blog, following our journey through A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Performance Weekend

Thank you to everyone who came out for opening night of Side Show! The night was a great success and we are looking forward to the rest of the weekend! If you didn't get a chance to catch last night's performance, there are still two opportunities to see this amazing production!

Dates/ Times:
June 7 at 7:30pm
June 8 at 1:30pm

Ticket Prices:

$15 for adults

$12 for students and seniors

Call (440) 338-3171 for reservations

Location: Chagrin Falls High School, Studio Theatre

400 E. Washington Street

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

The Bearded Lady

Believe it or not, it is actually possible for a woman to have a beard. Generally, this is the case of a hormone imbalance or a genetic disorder called congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis (CGHT), also known as "werewolf syndrome". Many sideshows and circuses actually used fakes, but history's most notable acts were the real deal. Come and see our own Molly Pavilonis take on this famous role!

Tech Week

Tech week is already here! Today our actors begin their 13-hour days in preparation for this weekend's shows. Everything is starting to really come together as we move from memorizing and blocking to nit-picking and working on the details. We are so lucky to have the amazing Ben Needham working with us on this production! He's been cuing up the lighting all day and his efforts are not without reward. The set looks amazing to begin with, but the lighting adds a whole other dimension that is sure to completely transform the theater!

Dates and Times:

July 5 at 7:30 pm

July 6 at 7:30 pm

July 7 at 1:30 pm

Ticket Prices:

$15 for adults

$12 for students and seniors

Call (440) 338-3171 for reservations

Location: Chagrin Falls High School, Studio Theatre

400 E. Washington Street

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

End of Week 2

As week two comes to a close, we are so proud of the great work that our young thespians have done so far. The show is now completely blocked and today was the first day off book for the entire cast. Although we are still piecing together the finishing touches on costumes and props, we are adding more and more every day to the rehearsals. Make sure that you reserve your tickets soon!

Dates and Times:
July 5 at 7:30 pm
July 6 at 7:30 pm
July 7 at 1:30 pm

Ticket Prices:
$15 for adults
$12 for students and seniors
Call (440) 338-3171 for reservations

Location: Chagrin Falls High School, Studio Theatre
400 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Reptile Girl

Sideshows and circuses are usually filled with acrobats, gymnasts, and acts with exotic animals. Rachel Hoy's character combines all of these ideas into one very unique character, Reptile Girl. Rachel is a very gifted gymnast who will be showing off her talents in Side Show. Get ready for backflips, handstands, and lizard-like movements as she is transformed into a half-human, half-reptile creature!

The Cannibal King

Sideshows were a popular source of entertainment where people could suspend their disbelief for a moment in time. These shows combined real acts (like the Siamese twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton) along with some fake characters, such as the Cannibal King. While many sideshows claimed these exhibits to be from tribal African villages, they were often times black men that were native to England, or British and Irish performers that were dressed and painted up to look like Africans. Today, "wild man" acts are no longer part of mainstream circuses, but the story of Side Show takes us back to a different point in entertainment history. We promise our CeeJay won't bite... just so long as you applaud!