David Hansen News

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the 10th anniversary of Station Hope on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. Station Hope is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland’s social justice heritage and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity.

Cleveland Public Theatre presents 10 Minutes to Midnight: 9 Quirky Plays for the Holidays. This World Premiere production is onstage from December 2 through December 18 at CPT’s historic Gordon Square Theatre.

Script2Stage2Screen is presenting their second production of the season, Crying on Trains by David Hansen. This beautifully written play tells the story of an evolving friendship between a patient and her nurse. It's truly a tender, touching story of courage, friendship, and love.

Cleveland Public Theatre will present 10 Minutes to Midnight: 9 Quirky Plays for the Holidays.

Dreamcatcher's Summer Solos, a reading series of one-person plays, promises a joyous return to in-person performance

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre will present Summer Solos readings on Wednesdays from July 7 through 28 at 6:30 pm at the Visual Arts Center of NJ at 68 Elm Street in Summit.

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is presenting three programs this summer, which include improv, readings of one-person shows, and a cabaret. The improv show will be live-streamed from an outdoor stage, and the readings and cabaret will be outdoors with live audiences.

Cleveland Public Theatre has announced pop-up performances from CPT's virtual seasons, streamed on CPT's Facebook and YouTube pages, as part of CPT's Second Spring Season: Alive On Line.

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) will be accepting video auditions for non-Equity actor-teachers for its School Residency Program for the 2021-2022 school year.  These are full-time, seasonal, paid positions, beginning in either August or December 2021 through May 2022.  Auditions will not be held in-person.

Cleveland Public Theatre has announced the Zoom Premiere of Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble) written by David Hansen, directed by Caitlin Lewins, and performed by David Hansen, Anne McEvoy, Zyrece Montgomery, Zach Palumbo, Brian Pedaci, and Hillary Wheelock.

a?oeSherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Streeta?? offers a new twist on the beloved and brilliant Arthur Conan Doyle tales of London's greatest detective. This time 'round, Holmes is confounded by a mysterious menace lurking very close to his home. But just who is the Bully of Baker Street? And when his/her identity is discovered, can that bully be stopped? Will Sherlock's keen observational and deductive skills foil this scourge or will the stately Holmes of England be stumped, especially since his trusty sidekick Watson is away on an a?oeextendeda?? vacation? And what is Little Orphan Annie doing in the story? And just what role does she play in the disappearance Holmes is attempting to solve?

Cleveland's Play House Square has announced a buy it now and if something comes up, free ticket exchanges policy for the 2020-2021 season. The shows planned are:

The YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On! continues July 3 with the Celtic Tiger, starring famed Irish dancer-choreographer Michael Flatley.

Boston Baroque has introduced its first-ever live recorded performance streaming platform, Boston Baroque Live. In response to the shuttering of concert halls around the world, Boston Baroque is committed to keeping the music alive for audiences.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan presents Pandemonium 2019a?"CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectaculara?"on this Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2019 theme is a?oeAlchemy.a??

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Pandemonium 2019a?"CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectaculara?"on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2019 theme is a?oeAlchemy.a??

Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to produce William Shakespeare's King Lear, directed by regional talent Eric Schmiedl. This limited engagement runs May 31 to June 30 in the Studio Theater. This intimate performance space puts the audience in the middle of this regal family drama. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Buy early and save with promo code: MADNESS to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by May 30, 2019. Preview performance is the Thursday before opening night, May 31. Tickets range from $10 Smart Seats to $33 each. Group and student discounts are available.  Tickets are on sale now.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE continues its 39th season-THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT- with a WORLD PREMIERE!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Pandemonium 2018-CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectacular-on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2018 theme is "Labyrinth of Desire."

ENSEMBLE THEATRE prepares to open its 39th consecutive Season! THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT. Our entire 2018- 2019 Season will take place in the heart of Coventry Village on the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus !!!