Cleveland Play House Sets Special Pre- and Post-Show Events for TEN CHIMNEYS - 1/13 to 2/5

Cleveland Play House will be presenting TEN CHIMNEYS at the new Second Stage in the Allen Theatre complex, starting on January 13th and running through February 5th. In addition to regular performances, several special events have been scheduled to further engage and education show patrons.

PRE-SHOW CONVERSATIONS
Theatre-goers are encouraged to attend a discussion group – led by a member of the cast or creative team – before every performance. Pre-show conversations begin 45 minutes before performance time and are presented in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. With insights into the story, its themes and creative decisions, you're sure to learn something interesting about the production.

POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS
Scheduled following performances on January 22nd, 24th, 29th and February 5th, audience members are invited to stay for talkbacks with members of the cast and creative team. These discussions allow for the opportunity to ask questions of those involved onstage and backstage. It's also a chance to follow up on thoughts the show may have spurned in your head while you were watching it.

PLAYDATE
A new program created to engage both children and adults in the theatre is being offered on January 15th from 2pm to 5pm. While adults attend TEN CHIMNEYS, children are broken into two age groups to participate in activities related to the themes of the show. Cost is $15 per child and reservations can be made by calling 216.795.7000, ext. 4.

NIGHTOUT! SERIES
NightOUT! takes place on January 19th and is designed for members of the LGBT community and their friends to socialize with each other at the theatre and in downtown hot spots. Tickets are $25 and include the 7:30pm performance of TEN CHIMNEYS and admission to the pre-show happy hour at Blue Bar at the Wyndham starting at 6pm. Happy hour includes free appetizers and assorted drink specials.

STUDENT MATINEES
Special 10:30am performances of TEN CHIMNEYS are scheduled for January 20th and February 1st to allow for an extraordinary field trip for students in grades 6 to 12. Interactive activities allow students to engage in the creative arts during a day at the theatre. For more information, call 216.400.7061.

EDUCATOR EVENING
January 17th is Educator Evening from 5pm to 9:30pm. The night includes a professional development class, dinner and a ticket to that evening's performance. Visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com/events/educator-evening--ten-chimneys for more details and RSVP information.

Preview performances are January 13th to 15th and 17th, with opening night on January 18th. Evening performances are at 7:30pm Wednesdays to Saturdays and 7pm on Tuesdays. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:30pm.

Tickets range from $49 to $69, with discounts for students under $25 and groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com or by calling the PlayhouseSquare box office at 216.241.6000.