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The Allen, Outcalt, and Helen
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1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
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"The unimagined life is not worth living!” So proclaims the charismatic and incurable trickster in David Ives’ adaptation of the rollicking 17th century comedy in verse, The Liar. A handsome but incorrigible liar, Dorante, comes to Paris seeking love and pleasure, which he finds in the beautiful Clarice, whose name he mistakes for that of her best friend, Lucrece. After lying his way into a world of chaos, will he be able to use those same cunning tricks to get out of trouble? With mistaken identities, jealous rivals, clever servants, demanding parents, and confused friends, this ingenious and playful update of the classic French romp will fill you with laughter, delight, and rhyme! Featuring the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program Class of 2024.
(Alcippe) is a Southern California native who received his BFA in Acting from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Sic ‘Em Bears. He was recently seen in CWRU/CPH’s EVERYBODY and PASSAGE and has spent time working as a professional musician in the New York area. He’d like to thank his more
(Clarice) was born and raised in the mighty metropolis of Houston, Texas and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (summa cum laude) in Acting from the University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance. Following undergrad, Madeline performed in theatres across the country with the American Shakespeare Center's more
(Cliton) (she/her) is truthfully ecstatic to be in this cast of The Liar. Ellen is an actor, singer, dance teacher, and choreographer. Previous CWRU/CPH credits: Love (Everybody) and S/D/J/Mosquito/Gecko (Passage). Other credits include: Louise (Carousel), Sibella (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), Sophie (Mamma Mia!), Louise (Gypsy), Sandy more
(Isabelle/Sabine) (she/her) is excited to return to the Helen stage after Everybody (Friendship) and Passage (G). A proud New Jersey native, she spent her childhood summers studying theatre at the Paper Mill Playhouse and New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Victoria received her BA from Fordham University where she performed more
(Geronte) is 24 years old, coming from High Point, North Carolina. Ireland is excited to dive into his second year of graduate school, and continue honing his craft. Ireland has a plethora of acting experience from a melting pot of disciplines. Shakespeare, Commedia dell’arte, contemporary drama, and the Laban more
(Lucrece) is a graduate of the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance and is thrilled to be on this next journey. She’s had the privilege of growing up all over the world and comes to Cleveland from Houston. She is thankful to God and to her more
(Dorante) is from wonderfully rainy Seattle, Washington. His stage credits include Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Orlando in As You Like It (Bainbridge Performing Arts), The Prince in the musical The Light Princess (Dacha Theatre), Rolly in Mae West’s The Drag (Play Your Part Theatre), Ferdinand in The more
(Philiste) has CPH credits in Passage and Everybody, is from Miami, and currently a 2nd year grad actor at the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. He will be moving to Los Angeles in 2024 to pursue a career in the TV/Film industry. Alfredo recently starred in the award winning more
(Translator and Adpator) David Ives is probably best known for his evenings of one-act comedies called All in the Timing and Time Flies. All in the Timing won the Outer Critics Circle Playwriting Award, ran for two years Off-Broadway, and in the 1995-96 season was the most performed play more
(Director/Director of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Progr) is the Director of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. He most recently directed Passage and Middletown for the MFA Program, Othello at Texas Shakespeare Festival and As You Like It for the CWRU Department of Theater. For the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program, more
(Scenic Designer) is thrilled to be back with CWRU MFA Program! Regional Theatrical design credits include: Cleveland Play House productions of These Mortal Hosts, Venus in Fur, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour and A Soldier’s Tale with Catch and Release. CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program’s design credits include Passage, She more
(Costume Designer) has credits with the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program that include The Misanthrope, Too True to Be Good, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and last season's Passage. Her scores of theater and opera design credits range with companies as diverse as Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Lake more
(Lighting Designer) is a Cleveland based lighting designer, artist, technician, and programmer. Recent Northeast Ohio theatre designs include: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE for Magical Theatre, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and THE MUSIC MAN for Near West Theatre. Other N.E. Ohio design work includes: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and A MEMBER more
(Sound Designer & Composer) is Music Director of Music Theatre at Baldwin Wallace University. Frequent sound designer/music director at Great Lakes Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival: Little Shop of Horrors, The 39 Steps, Mamma Mia, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest (2021 Cleveland Critics Circle more
(Associate Director/ Vocal Coach) is a member of Actor’s Equity a local actress, and a voice, speech, and dialect coach. She is one of the co-founders of Cleveland’s immersive theater company Shadow of the Run LLC, and was the playwright for their first immersive piece, Wanderlust. She more
(Movement Coach and Choreographer) is a native of Cleveland, Ohio holds more than 30 years of experience in dance performance, choreography, teaching, and leadership. She holds a degree in Dance from Tennessee State University and is certified in Lester Horton Pedagogy, the official technique taught at the Alvin Ailey more
(Fight Choreographer) is an award-winning fight choreographer and director. He teaches courses on Stage Combat for Baldwin Wallace University and currently serves as Artistic Director for Cleveland Shakespeare Festival. His directing credits most recently include works at Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, Beck Center for the Arts, Baldwin Wallace University, and more
(Dramaturg) is an Associate Professor of Theater at Case Western Reserve University where he teaches theatre history and dramaturgy. He is the author of several books and articles focusing on regional theatre, including his most recent book on Cleveland Play House America’s First Regional Theatre. As a more
(Stage Manager) (He/Him) is a Cleveland based stage manager and Artist with his BFA in Stage Management from Wright State University. His recent stage management credits includes Everybody, Passage and the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program Solo Shows (Cleveland Playhouse), Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity (Karamu House), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom more
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The Allen, Helen and Outcalt theatres are located at Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
Administrative Offices and Education Center
1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 400-7000
Production Center
7401 Detour Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103