BERKO: HERE AND THERE—TOUR PLAYHOUSE SQUARE THEATRES, OHIOSHAKES RADIO PLAY, DOBAMA OFFERINGS, KARAMU & CPT GET GRANTS

 

SEE CLEVELAND’S PLAYHOUSE SQUARE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Playhouse Square is excited to be in the planning stages to offer affordable and unprecedented tours inside the historic Playhouse Square theaters. With attention to an extremely safe and socially-distanced approach, we will give participants rare access to spaces "behind the curtain" and experiences perfect for theater lovers and those curious to understand how the magic happens.  We will follow health and safety protocols and consult with the Ohio Department of Health to ensure these private, guided tours are a safe and enjoyable experience. As they make their plans, your input is very important. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to let them know your thoughts by Monday, September 7, 2020.

 

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OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL RADIO PLAY
 
The next in our Ohio Shakespeare Festival Radio Play is a classic thriller.  Series—this time, another brand-new script based on a classic thriller.
“Rainsford is a world renowned big-game hunter who doesn't give much thought to his prey. In a three-day struggle for his life, Rainsford finds out exactly what it's like to become the hunted.”
Tune in live on September 19 at 7pm to our Facebook page, and we'll "see" you there.  Not a Facebook person? You’ll be able to watch it anytime thereafter at this link.

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DOBAMA TO PREPARE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Dobama staff have been hard at work preparing and organizing a multitude of offerings to keep our members and supporters engaged with virtual programs, videos, and more! This unique programming will allow audience and artists to stay connected in a variety of ways. More information will be available this coming September. 
 
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KARAMU HOUSE AND CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE RECEIVE MUCH-NEEDED GRANTS
 
Karamu House and Cleveland Public Theatre are among four Ohio arts and culture organizations to receive much-needed grants to help them get through the COVID19 pandemic. Both received $50,000 from Arts Midwest’s share of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. 
 
Founded in 1915, Karamu House is the oldest producing African American theatre in the nation. Cleveland Public Theatre, recently named winner of the National Theatre Conference’s 2020 Outstanding Theatre Award, is home to Teatro Público de Cleveland, a local Latino theatre company.