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1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
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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.
(Ferdinand) 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 The Liar, Everybody and Passage and has spent time working as a professional musician in the New York area. He’d like to 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) Born and raised in Houston, TX, Madeline 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 national touring troupe based more
(Ariel) is an actor, teacher, and choreographer. Previous MFA credits: Cliton (The Liar), Love (Everybody). Other credits: Louise (Gypsy), Gigi (Gigi), Sophie (Mamma Mia), Sandy (Grease), and Ariel (The Little Mermaid). Much love always to family our wonderful cohort! @ellengracediehl www.ellengracediehl.com more
(Miranda) (she/her) is elated to be a part of The Tempest. 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 in The Most Massive Woman more
(Sebastian, Stephano) is 24 years old, coming from High Point, North Carolina. Ireland is excited to enter his third and final year of graduate school. Before acting, Ireland was a musician, and football player. Those communities instilled foundational qualities of self-improvement, and discipline that blend seamlessly with his new more
(Prospera) is a graduate of the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance and is thrilled to be on this next journey. Her previous Cleveland credits include: F (Passage), Death (Everybody), and Lucrece (The Liar). She’s had the privilege of growing up all over the world and comes more
(Caliban) is from wonderfully rainy Seattle, Washington. His stage credits include Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Orlando in As You Like It (BPA), Ferdinand in The Tempest, Hamlet in Hamlet (Kentwood Players), and Dorante in The Liar (CWRU). He has also worked with John Leguizamo at the Guthrie Theatre more
(Antonio, Trinculo) has CPH credits in Passage and The Liar, is from Miami, and currently a 3rd year grad actor at the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. Alfredo recently starred in the award winning short film, ‘Til Death. He was nominated for Best Actor at the Indie Short Fest in 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) is a Cleveland based lighting designer, artist, and programmer. He recently served as Lighting Director and Designer for Animals As Leaders summer tour. Recent theatre designs include: THE LIAR for CPH / CWRU; FUN HOME for Cain Park; DOUBT., WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and A MEMBER more
(Sound Designer) has designed and mixed sound for productions at many area theaters, colleges, and high schools. She has also recorded and sound designed for several podcasts, including Sidewalk, Munchen, MN, and Beyond the Habit. She has a Bachelor Degree in Music from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, with 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) (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
(Director of CWRU/CPH Acting Program) most recently directed The Liar for the MFA Program, Othello at Texas Shakespeare Festival and Ellis Island: The Dream of America for The Cleveland Orchestra and Doubt for the Beck Center. For the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program, he has also directed Passage, Fifth 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