It’s the right time of the year for a little suspense and laughter, and Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” at Geauga Lyric Theater is the right choice for an autumn evening.
Deathtrap Opens Sept. 29 at GLTG
It’s the right time of the year for a little suspense and laughter, and Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” at Geauga Lyric Theater is the right choice for an autumn evening.
The second show in GLTG’s 2017-18 season, it is an intimate story with a five-person cast. Sidney Bruhl, played by Jack Warren, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell. In looking over a script from a college student (Cameron Zona), he recognizes a possible Broadway hit, and devises a plan to make the success his. Add his wife Myra (Civia Wiesner), psychic Helga ten Dorp (Emily Stack) and attorney Porter Milgrim (Winn Douglass) and the plot becomes convoluted.
The show will run weekends Sept. 29 through Oct. 15. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m.
Tickets for “Deathtrap” and the rest of Geauga Lyric Theaters season are on sale at www.geaugatheater.org, and can also be purchased by calling the office at 440-286-2255.
New this season is Backstage Bistro. In association with Chowdown Catering, the second Saturday of each production will have a themed meal at the Geauga Lyric Arts Center at 106 Water St. at 6 p.m. before the performance. Cost will be $15 for adults and $10 for children; show tickets are not included. For more information, call the box office.
The historic Geauga Theater is located on Chardon Square at 101 Water St.
Words and Wine
Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Child psychiatrist Chuck Joy from Erie, Pa., will be the featured poet at the next gathering of Words and Wine, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville. He will be reading selections from his latest book titled “Theme of Line” following an open mic for poems.
For more information, contact Margie DeLong, 440-579-5990.
Burton Art Show
Oct. 3-15
The 34th annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake and Portage counties.
During show hours, there will be a scavenger hunt with prizes for the children. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite art piece for the Popular Choice Award. The free event is open to the public
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 15 only, 1-4:30 p.m.
The library is located at 14588 W. Park St. in Burton. For information, call the library at 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
Benefit Choir Recruiting Voices
The Good Tidings Benefit Choir is recruiting voices for the 28th annual free holiday concert for the Geauga Hunger Task Force.
Practices start Oct. 8 for the first section on Handel’s “Messiah” plus other Christmas music at the Sisters of Notre Dame Chapel, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson Township, and will be held Sundays from 2-4 p.m.
The choir is open to high school students and older. Bring a copy of the score or there will be copies available for approximately $8. Solo auditions will take place during the practices. The Christmas programs are Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.
For information, email Susan Juhasz at srgcjuh@windstream.net.
