YOUR SUPPORT MAKES OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS POSSIBLE
THE DAZZLE AWARDS
CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES FAMILY THEATER DAY AND MORE...
YOU!
THANK
DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS
PRESENTED BY DEE & JIMMY HASLAM
DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS STUDENT SHARE
March 11, 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elementary (Cleveland) – Disney Aladdin KIDS
Bolton Elementary School (Cleveland) – Disney The Jungle Book KIDS
Douglas MacArthur Girls’ Leadership Academy (Cleveland) – Disney The Lion King Jr.
Eastern Heights Elementary School (Elyria) – Disney 101 Dalmatians KIDS
Disney Musicals in Schools, presented by Dee & Jimmy Haslam, is an outreach program that creates sustainable musical theater programs in elementary schools. Each year, four schools are selected from applications from Cuyahoga, Lake, and Lorain Counties with a student poverty level of 50% or higher, bringing arts into areas that are without. These schools receive a 19-week musical theater residency lead by our professional Teaching Artists, with the goal to provide the necessary training to continue the tradition of theater education for years to come.
“Disney Musicals in Schools has changed so many lives! I believe the impact of DMIS will not only provide a sustainable performing arts program at our school, but also it has planted the seed within our students to continue enjoying and participating in the performing arts in years to come!”
Denise Germany, the Director of the DMGLA program
The Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards, presented by Pat & John Chapman, recognizes excellence in Northeast Ohio high school musical theater programs and celebrates the achievement of students in the performing arts. As of this year, we have served more than 15,000 students in the program since it was started.
“I think that [the Dazzle Awards] really showed me how much talent there is out there, just in the Cleveland area itself. There are so many amazing people who have so much amazing talent and it’s just really great to see everyone’s specialties.”
Kayla Streem, a Junior at Solon High School
• 37 participating schools
• 2,000+ participating students
• Five Broadway Master Classes presented by touring Broadway professionals
• Three Technical Theater Master Classes
• Three Musician Master Classes
• Five Audition Workshops
• Technical Apprenticeship for up to three students
• Student Reporter Program for up to four students
• Musical Apprenticeship for up to five students
“[The Dazzle Awards has] inspired me to move forward and has given me the confidence to pursue theater or dance in any way I can in my future.”
Abby Chirdon, a Junior at Archbishop Hoban High School
VE LVETEEN
NEW MUSICAL
VELVETEEN, A NEW MUSICAL
October 22-25, 2024
Playhouse Square
THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD
March 4-7, 2025
Tall Stories
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY
January 21-24, 2025
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Based on the bestselling books by Margaret Wise Brown
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!
April 8-11, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA
Based on the beloved books by Mo Willems
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We are proud to present School Matinee Performances throughout the year for those teachers who make the community their classroom and wish to introduce their students to live theater.
Playhouse Square is pleased to offer the Bus Subsidy Program to school groups who may be deterred from attending school matinee performances due to the cost of transportation.
Sensory-Friendly Performances are presented by Denise E. & Norman G Wells, Jr. The 2024-2025 Children’s Theater Series includes sensory friendly performances of Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny, The Gruffalo's Child as well as Velveteen, A New Musical.
Dynamic teaching artists lead students through Classroom Connections Workshops, offering enhanced learning experiences in the classroom.
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SERIES SOCIAL JUSTICE
Playhouse Square is committed to fighting systemic racism in our community. As part of our commitment, our Social Justice Series explores the issues we continue to face as a community and a nation through the perspectives of outstanding artists of color. Titles are intentionally selected to provide age-appropriate offerings spanning Kindergarten through the high school level.
A Day of Family Fun at Playhouse Square
Family-friendly performances took center stage at Playhouse Square on May 4 for Family Theater Day, presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Guests watched the powerful rhythms of BAM Percussion in amazement, dove into a world of imagination with POLI POP and experienced the moving story of love, history and resilience with Show Way, The Musical
In addition to the ticketed performances, which were generously supported by Kathy & Jim Pender and The Michael Pender Fund, Playhouse Square offered crafts and other experiences free of charge!
FAMILY THEATER DAY
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE PRODUCES
VELVETEEN, A NEW MUSICAL
“This project is a dream come true. The Velveteen Rabbit has much to offer us about the magic of relationship. To be working on a new musical with Cleveland artists who I deeply respect and admire is such a gift.”
Molly Andrews-Hinder, Composer of VelveteenPlayhouse Square’s Education team is in its final phases of producing Velveteen, A New Musical which draws inspiration from Margery Williams’ timeless tale The Velveteen Rabbit. This endeavor marks Playhouse Square’s first journey into fully producing a show tailored for young audiences. This show explores themes of finding your authentic self, the challenges of life transitions and the importance of having social and emotional support.
VE LVETEEN
A NEW MUSICAL
SAVE THE DATE! September 6
presented by Terry and Sheldon Adelman
Dance Showcase brings the area’s finest dance artists together onto one stage. Featuring an array of dance styles, Dance Showcase highlights the richly diverse dance community we are so fortunate to have in Northeast Ohio. The generosity of our donors allows us to present this event free of admission and open to the community.
Broadway Buzz Free Pre-Show Talks: get the story behind the story, one hour before most performances. Access the Broadway Buzz archive at playhousesquare.org/ broadwaybuzz
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE PRESENTS
BROADWAY CLEVELAND
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Oct. 8-27, 2024
SOME LIKE IT HOT Nov. 5-24, 2024 LIFE OF PI Jan. 7-26, 2025
PARADE Feb. 4-23, 2025 & JULIET Mar. 4-23, 2025
SHUCKED Apr. 22-May 11, 2025
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Jul. 15-Aug. 3, 2025
