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Shaker Theatre Arts Presents BARNUM This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022


The Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments will present Barnum, playing March 17, 18, and 19 @ 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.

Shaker Theatre Arts Presents RENT School Edition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020


Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments proudly present RENT School Edition, playing March 19th, 20th, and 21st @ 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at Shaker Heights High School, 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.

Shaker Theatre Arts Will Present MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2019


Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments proudly present William Shakespeare's Macbeth, playing November 14, 15, and 16 @ 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.

Shaker Theatre Presents PIPPIN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2018


This year, a company of over 60 students and adults is coming together to create Pippin. Directed by Department Chair Scott J. Sumerak, the co-curricular production engages students enrolled in several areas of the Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department course curriculum. including the ensemble actor training program, the production training program; and the technical studies program, as well as students not enrolled in classes, in a variety of roles: performers, musicians, managers, dramaturges, designers, and technicians.

Shaker Theatre Presents NEW STAGES 36: Shaker New Plays Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2018


The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-sixth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 36: Shaker New Plays Series, March 21, 22, 23 & 24 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 23, in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six ten-minute plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Sense and Sensibility and Carrie, the musical, and concludes with Origin: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.

Shaker Theatre Arts Presents SENSE & SENSIBILITY By Kate Hamill Based On The Novel By Jane Austen
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2017


Shaker Theatre Arts Department proudly presents the fall play, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, playing November 16-18 at 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.

Shaker Theatre Arts to Present NEVERMORE: THE TALES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2017


Shaker Theatre Arts presents 'Nevermore: The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, a spring Ensemble Show' on April 21-22 at 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120. 

Tickets On Sale Today for NEW STAGES 35: SHAKER NEW PLAYS SERIES 
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2017


The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-fifth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 35: Shaker New Plays Series, March 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 17 in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six one-act plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Urinetown and concludes with Nevermore: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.

New Stages 35 presents Shaker New Plays Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2017


The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-fifth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 35: Shaker New Plays Series, March 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 17 in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six one-act plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Urinetown and concludes with Nevermore: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.

Shaker Theatre Presents THE NINTH GRADE THEATRE EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017


January, February, and March are showcase months for Shaker Theatre's integrative approach to writing and performance in the high school, what we like to call, our 'Giving Voice' season.

Shaker Theatre Arts & Music Departments Present URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016


Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments proudly present the Fall Musical, Urinetown, playing December 1-3 at 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.

Shaker Theatre Arts & Music Departments Present URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2016


Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments proudly present the Fall Musical, Urinetown, playing December 1-3 at 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.

Shaker Theatre Presents 'Wonderland' As Spring Ensemble Show
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2016


?The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents, The Spring Ensemble Show. A truly unique program, the three Ensembles will present the culmination of a year's worth of study and rehearsal. This year all three Ensembles are adapting Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.

Shaker Theatre Presents 'Wonderland' As Spring Ensemble Show
by Louisa Brady - Apr 9, 2016


?The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents, The Spring Ensemble Show. A truly unique program, the three Ensembles will present the culmination of a year's worth of study and rehearsal. This year all three Ensembles are adapting Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 28th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 28, 2011


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Pinkalicious' extends, 'Un-Type Cast' prepares, 'Xanadu' replaces 'Promises, Promises,' 'The Andrews Brothers' jukeboxes the night away, an 'Evita' with full orchestra and more....

Photo Flash: Porchlight Presents INTO THE WOODS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2010


Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning Sondheim classic Into the Woods at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont through May 30, 2010.

THE BIBLE: The Complete Word Of God (Abridged) Plays At OTC 5/15-6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2009


Referred to as an 'irreverent roller coaster ride' by The Reduced Shakespeare Company, The Bible is a hilarious jaunt through the most well known biblical tales. Each member of the three-person cast dons many hats to bring to life the multitude of characters in this vibrant musical comedy. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) is an energetic and hysterical compilation that asks the important theological questions: 'Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn't the word 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds?'

THE BIBLE: The Complete Word Of God (Abridged) Plays At OTC 5/15-6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 3, 2009


Referred to as an 'irreverent roller coaster ride' by The Reduced Shakespeare Company, The Bible is a hilarious jaunt through the most well known biblical tales. Each member of the three-person cast dons many hats to bring to life the multitude of characters in this vibrant musical comedy. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) is an energetic and hysterical compilation that asks the important theological questions: 'Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn't the word 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds?'

Cyrano: Translated by Ouroboros at the Theatre Building
by Chicago News Desk - Jul 1, 2008


Cyrano: Translated by Ouroboros at the Theatre Building
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 18, 2008


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