The Book Club Play @ Seat of the Pants Productions

Through May 31, 2026

http://www.seatofthepants.org 

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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Mark Horning
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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur

Whether you love or loathe reading, there’s little question as to whether you will enjoy “The Book Club Play,” a show that explores the life-altering capabilities of story and examines the power of community, all while tapping into the absurd humor of everyday interactions and relationships. 

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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi

What Bohan underscores in this production is a sense of familiarity with book clubs, making the audience an extension of the play’s world. The human drama within this small club explores recurring themes, including rigid definitions of what (great) literature should be, the contrast between high and low cultures, hidden feelings and identity, and “differences” that too often create conflict and misunderstanding.

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

Joey Morona
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Elephant's Graveyard @ Seat of the Pants Productions

David Lenahan (Trainer), Tricia Bestic (Ballet Girl) and Brett DiCello (Strongman) and the cast of "Elephant's Graveyard" at Seat of the Pants Productions. Photo by Grace McConnell.

Elephant's Graveyard

Gordon Green Event Venue

Feb. 6-22

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Roy Berko
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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
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> Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur

"Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. 

Or in the case of Seat of the Pants’ “Elephant’s Graveyard,” we’ll talk about the elephant that is not in the room, because while the play tells the story of the fate of a circus elephant named Mary, it does so without providing any physical representation of the five-ton mammal. Using skilled storytelling, “Elephant’s Graveyard” breathes life into a harrowing, but important, cautionary tale of violence, spectacle and mob mentality."

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

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
Set in a creative performance space within the Gordon Green Event Venue, the audience experiences a sense of a circus and different places in town, which, in their imagination, “witness” people’s irresponsible, impulsive, and self-righteous actions and excuses. Scenic designer Stacey Costanzo’s stage design—an empty oval space surrounded by tent structures, with sectional drapes and hangings—creates an open environment, allowing the performing area to metaphorically transform into different parts of the town. Michael Boll’s lighting emphasizes the magical illusion that a circus provides, separating scenes of the circus performers from those of the townspeople.
To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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