Arts & Entertainment
Geauga Lyric Theater has a new group - The GLTG Repertory Company (REP), which is composed of 16 teens who auditioned for a chance to be part of the unique team that will be putting on six productions in nine months, each with about three weeks to rehearse.
GLTG REP Launches Gathering Blue
Nov. 10-11, 7:30 p.m.
Geauga Lyric Theater has a new group – The GLTG Repertory Company (REP), which is composed of 16 teens who auditioned for a chance to be part of the unique team that will be putting on six productions in nine months, each with about three weeks to rehearse. A challenging project directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen, each will have different roles, sometimes as actors, sometimes as backstage crew, sometimes running lights or sound. Once a month they take part in a master class.
“Gathering Blue” is a companion story to the book “The Giver,” and while not a sequel, tells of other communities in the same world.
The story centers on Kira, played by Julia Reid. Lame from birth and orphaned as a young teenager, she lives in a cruel society, where there is no room for the weak or sick. Her skill at embroidery saves her, and she is assigned to work on a robe used in an important ceremony. All the colors are vibrant, except for the blue threads, as the group has forgotten how to make blue. As she searches for the missing color, she finds truth and friends and tries to use both to change her world for the better.
Tickets for all GLTG REP shows are $5, general admission, with sales at the door.
For information on future shows, scheduling for school groups, or other questions, contact Miloro-Hansen at educationoutreach@geaugatheater.org.
The historic Geauga Lyric Theater is located at 101 Water St. in Chardon. For more information, visit www.geaugatheater.org.
Words and Wine
Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Warrensville Heights resident Brian Taylor will be the featured poet at the next Words and Wine poetry reading series being held at Rider’s Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Published in the “Jawbone Open,” he has participated in four national poetry slams.
Open mic will precede his reading.
For more information, contact Margie DeLong, 440-579-5990.
WomenSafe Theater Party
Nov. 26, 2 p.m.
The matinee performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater is a benefit hosted by Friends of WomenSafe. The lobby will open at 1 p.m. for a gift certificate raffle. Complimentary refreshments will be served during intermission.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. The theater party is made possible through the continuing generosity of the Junction Auto Family.
Featuring the award-winning score, the musical is the story of Belle and the Beast, who happens to be a handsome prince cursed by a beautiful enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be lifted. If not, he and his servants will be doomed for all eternity.
Call 440-285-3741 for more information or to reserve seats. Or, visit www.fows.info.
Hillcrest Concert Band
Nov. 28, 7 p.m.
Hillcrest Concert Band will present “In Search of Christmas” at the Hamlet Hills Atrium, 200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin Falls. The concert is free and open to all.
