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The Allen, Outcalt, and Helen
Theatres are all located at
1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
CPH is dedicated to serving diverse audiences with nationally acclaimed education programs.
in your school:
at Cleveland Play House:
September 20 - 30, 2023 , The Helen
written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
directed by ELEANOR HOLDRIDGE
Run time: Approx. 2 hours, including intermission
Advisory: Light strobe, haze, and thunder.
Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest, reiterates many of his great themes around family strife, conflict and ultimately forgiveness and reconciliation. The exiled Duchess of Milan, Prospera, finds revenge within her grasp with the arrival on her island of those who had banished her. She must ultimately decide whether to move forward or dwell in the anger of the past. An unforgettable collection of characters both human and fantastical gives the graduating Class of 2024 an ideal opportunity by delving into this suspenseful, magical and joyful work.
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(Ferdinand) Josh is a Southern California native who received his BFA in Acting from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. (Sic ‘Em Bears). He has performed as an actor in venues all over the country and was most recently seen in Cleveland Play House's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, The Play That more
(Alonsa) (she/her) is a recent graduate of the Kent State University theatre department and is so excited to be working with CPH for the first time in The Tempest! This spring she made her directorial debut co-directing Minds of Dolls, a black box show at Kent. She has recently more
(Boatswain) (he/him) is thrilled to make his CPH debut. Recent professional credits include Shreddy Eddy in Dobama Theatre's production of Airness, understudying Don John as well as Dogberry in Great Lakes Theater's Much Ado About Nothing, and two of his own original pieces Fran and Gus and The Shadow more
(Gonzala, Goddess) Madeline is in her final year of the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA in Acting program. Although born and bred in Houston TX, she has performed across the country with the American Shakespeare Center’s National Tour for two years. She has also performed internationally at more
(Ariel) Ellen is an actor, singer, and dancer. After growing up with classical ballet training, Ellen has studied a wide variety of dance styles and has been teaching and choreographing for over a decade. She works with students of all ages and backgrounds. CWRU and CPH credits include: Ariel, more
(Miranda) Victoria is a third-year MFA candidate in the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program. She is originally from New Jersey and spent her childhood summers studying theatre at the Paper Mill Playhouse and NJPAC. She holds a BA from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in more
(Sebastian, Stephano) Dylan is entering his third and final year of his MFA Acting program for the CWRU/CPH Program. Ireland recently made his CPH debut as Lord Byron and The Creature in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Coming from North Carolina, Ireland received a BA in theater performance from the University more
(Prospera) Shunté is a graduate of the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance and is thrilled to soon be a graduate of the Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program! Her previous Cleveland credits include: Countess Von Strak (Amadeus), Prospera (The Tempest), Lucrece (The Liar), Death more
(Caliban) Gavin is from wonderfully rainy Seattle, Washington. Recently he appeared as Victor Frankenstein / Percy Shelley in Cleveland Play House’s critically acclaimed production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. He has also worked with John Leguizamo at the Guthrie Theatre to workshop his new play, Our Hood, as well as more
(Antonio, Trinculo) Alfredo is a Cuban-American actor, musician, and graduate of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program class of 2024. He recently made his Cleveland Play House debut as Max in The Play That Goes Wrong directed by Melissa Rain Anderson. While pursuing his MFA, Alfredo has returned to his more
(Director) Off-Broadway productions include world premieres of Selma ’65 (LaMaMa), Steve & Idi (Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre), and Cycling Past The Matterhorn (Clurman Theatre). Regional world premieres include Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano, David Grimm’s adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, Lauren Gunderson’sThe Revolutionists (Cincinnati Playhouse), NNPN Rolling World Premieres more
(Scenic Designer) is a Cleveland, Ohio based Scenic and Lighting Designer. Recent designs include, The Wedding Band at Stratford Festival, Wine in the Wilderness at Two River Theatre, and Two Train Running at Pittsburgh Public Theatre. Mr. Morris has designed Scenery for over 160 Productions, and was the recipient more
(Costume Designer) is thrilled to collaborate on her first production at the Playhouse. Her professional costume design work has been featured at a wide range of nationally- and regionally-recognized theatres throughout the country, including the Cleveland Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Summit Performance more
(Lighting Designer) has designed and mixed sound for productions at many area theaters, colleges, and high schools. Recent design credits include FUN HOME at Cain Park, The Other Place at Dobama, Something Rotten at Beck Center, and The Moors at Oberlin College. She is the resident sound designer for more
(Sound Designer) has designed and mixed sound for productions at many area theaters, colleges, and high schools. Recent design credits include FUN HOME at Cain Park, The Other Place at Dobama, Something Rotten at Beck Center, and The Moors at Oberlin College. She is the resident sound designer for more
(Composer) is delighted to be working with CPH for the first time, and with director Eleanor Holdridge for their seventh collaboration. A composer and working musician in New York City, his work includes scores for plays, musicals, opera, and film. His full-length music-theater works include The Singing (Richard Rodgers more
(Puppet Designer and Artisan) Celebrating 25 years as a professional artist and technician of all things stage & film! Kirsten has also delighted in learning from experiences such as hitchhiking across the country & jumping out of airplanes. Inspiration is gleaned from making music and dancing in addition to more
(Movement Coach) is a performer, director, stage writer, composer, and choreographer from NYC. She is thrilled to join the faculty at CWRU / Cleveland Playhouse MFA after 10 years teaching at the FSU / Asolo Conservatory. Eliza has created original multi-disciplinary work in NYC at PS 122, Dixon Place, 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
(Voice Coach) is a member of Actor’s Equity 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 was the on-set dialect 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) is a Cleveland based stage manager and Artist with his BFA in Stage Management from Wright State University. His recent stage management credits include: Everybody (CWRU/CPH), Passage (CWRU/CPH), Irma Bombeck (CPH), The Tempest (CWRU/CPH), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Karamu House), Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Here Chameleon Skin more
(Director of CWRU/CPH Acting Program) is an actor, teacher, and director who has worked extensively in theatre and film across North America. For the Cleveland Play House, his credits include Shakespeare in Love, All the Way, Luna Gale, The Crucible, The Little Foxes, Lincolnesque, Noises Off!, Ten Chimneys, In more
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