Suddenly Last Summer @ Seat Of The Pants

Through November 1, 2026

https://seatofthepants.org/

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning
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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi

Seat of the Pants Productions’ Suddenly Last Summer, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Craig Joseph, is an immersive work that relies neither on expensive high technology nor on elaborate sets. Using the Hildebrandt Building, a former meat-processing factory, as its venue, this production transports the audience to the Venables’ garden in New Orleans’ Garden District in September 1936. The audience is “immersed” in an enclosed patio within the spacious garden, designed by Sebastian Venables, and in its fast-evolving drama, “performed” by Mrs. Violet Venable, her favorite doctor, Cukrowicz, and Violet’s relatives—Mrs. Holly (Violet’s late husband’s sister) and her two children, Catharine and George.

To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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"A Puertas Abiertas" ("With Open Doors" Latin US Theatre

Through November 7, 2026

http://www.latinustheatre.com

(216) 369-7158

      WORTH NOTING: 

In order to bring attention to local productions of merit at theaters that are not on the Cleveland Critics Circle’s approved Equity Theater list, members of the Circle who attend a community or educational theater production that is perceived as of high quality will have the option of listing that production on the CCC blogsite.  These review(s) fall into that category.

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

If you are looking for a truly unique adult Cleveland theatrical experience you must make plans to visit this Latin US production. You will love the fast moving plot, the easy to follow story with simple to follow subtitles and the deep naughty overtones. Most of all you will enjoy the karma induced ending that delights. Check it out!  

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi

This one-act existential comedy is enjoyable and entertaining, and delightful with some Tremont, Ohio jokes, while offering the audience a glimpse into how humans perceive “death” and the afterlife—and paradoxically pointing out chauvinism and its ironic longevity, as the off-stage male characters, who sound deceitful and treacherous, continue to enjoy their lives on earth. 
To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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World Class Care @ Beck Center For the Arts

Through November 1, 2026

https://beckcenter.org/

(216) 521-2540.    

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

In Eric Coble’s world, modernization is not necessarily a good step forward. What happens when citizens decry personal ownership for personal comfort allowing giant corporations to control all aspects of their lives. After all, how much are people willing to give up? This could be a wave of the future or maybe not. You decide.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
Well-acted and witty, Eric Coble’s Cleveland-inspired farce, World Class Care, evoked laughs and wry grins last Sunday afternoon at the Beck Center. While you don’t have to be from Cleveland to get all the jokes, it helps.
To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
"If you’re from Northeast Ohio, you’ll easily recognize the brand colors and the many jokes that harken back to our local cities, companies and sports teams. “World Class Care” is chock full of Cleveland references, so much so that it feels like an inside joke penned just for us."

To see a full review of this show, read Gwendolyn's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi

Because most audience members are patients of either (or both) University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic—just like me—the relationship between the audience and those two institutions is both painstakingly revealing and infectiously funny. In Act I, scene 1, the audience soon learns that the first “monologue” by Kyle Carlyle (Joshua McElroy) is actually Carlyle’s persuasive “script” for the Grisbys to see their home at Cleveland Clinic. Mildred (Christina Johnson), a longtime resident of Cleveland's heart, and her niece Yolanda (Chennelle Bryant-Harris) listen, reluctant and bewildered, as they take in Kyle’s sales pitch. The rival representative from University Hospitals, Chelsea Pickering (Carolyn Demanelis), is also present and later gives her own spiel to the Grisbys.  

To see a of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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The Ferryman @ Ensemble Theatre

Through October 18, 2026

http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org 

(216) 321-2930

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

Combine a harvest day in 1981 Ireland, lots of craic, “The Troubles” and a huge robust family dealing with life and death and you will have three hours of solid entertainment. You will be gobsmacked when you see this production that is sure to sell out. Be forewarned that there is lots of portrayed adult language and drinking (especially by the underage cast members) as well as live critters and a baby on stage.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
To be completely immersed in a narrative–not just moved by, but so completely immersed in a story that you feel as if you’ve been sucked out of your own reality and deposited into another–is a rare, magical thing. “The Ferryman” at Ensemble Theatre is performing such magic. 

To see a full review of this show, read Gwendolyn's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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Deathtrap @ Weathervane Playhouse

Through November 1, 2026

https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/

(330) 836-2626

WORTH NOTING: 

In order to bring attention to local productions of merit at theaters that are not on the Cleveland Critics Circle’s approved Equity Theater list, members of the Circle who attend a community or educational theater production that is perceived as of high quality will have the option of listing that production on the CCC blogsite.  These review(s) fall into that category.

 

Roy Berko
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To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
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To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

One thing going for this show is the convoluted “everything but the kitchen sink” writing that challenges our senses with more twist and turns than a crooked corkscrew. Minor problems aside it is a pleasant evening of mystery and crime theater.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.

Gwendolyn Kochur
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To see a full review of this show, read Gwendolyn's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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Lend Me A Tenor @ Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

Through October 18, 2026

http://www.CVLT.org

(440) 247-8955

WORTH NOTING: 

In order to bring attention to local productions of merit at theaters that are not on the Cleveland Critics Circle’s approved Equity Theater list, members of the Circle who attend a community or educational theater production that is perceived as of high quality will have the option of listing that production on the CCC blogsite.  These review(s) fall into that category.

 

Roy Berko
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To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
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To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

Comedy is hard. There are so many elements needed to make it work. Yet this production manages to hit the mark throughout the show. It is a rollicking fast pace ride of mayhem that will carry you along for an exciting and exhilarating trip.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.

Gwendolyn Kochur
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To see a full review of this show, read Gwendolyn's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.