What happens next when desire takes the lead?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This season, characters chase careers, crowns, dreams, and recognition. Along the way, identities are tested, ambitions take hold, and carefully laid plans spin delightfully\u2014and sometimes disastrously\u2014out of control. From operatic mishaps and mistaken identities to royal intrigue and supernatural prophecy, these unforgettable stories explore what happens when desire sets events in motion and chaos follows close behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join us for a season of laughter, suspense, deception, and ambition\u2014where one choice can change everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By Ken Ludwig November 11 – 15th When the world-famous soprano scheduled to headline a one-night-only performance unexpectedly goes missing, panic erupts backstage at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. With a sold-out audience, demanding patrons, and careers hanging in the balance, the company’s frantic staff must concoct an outrageous plan to save the show. What follows is a whirlwind of disguises, misunderstandings, and hilarious mishaps that threaten to bring the entire production crashing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Filled with witty dialogue, fast-paced comedy, and Ken Ludwig’s signature flair for farce, Lend Me a Soprano<\/em> is a delightful celebration of music, theater, and the joy of embracing the unexpected. This modern reimagining of a classic comedy delivers big laughs, surprising twists, and a heartwarming story about finding your voice. This production features costume design by Emma Smith as part of her senior capstone project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t miss this sparkling comedy where the show must go on\u2014no matter what!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n by William Shakespeare February 26 – 28 & March 5 – 7 When three mysterious witches foretell his rise to the Scottish throne, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth become consumed by ambition and a ruthless desire for power. As they climb to the crown through murder and deception, guilt and paranoia begin to tighten their grip, blurring the line between reality and illusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Filled with suspense and supernatural intrigue, Macbeth<\/em> is one of Shakespeare’s most thrilling tragedies. As prophecy, ambition, and fear collide, the Macbeths must confront the consequences of their choices\u2014and the forces they have unleashed. This production features projection design by Professor Daniel Bennett, through sabbatical research support.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLend Me a Soprano<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Directed by Derrick Ledbetter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Little TheaterPG\u201313<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMistaken identities. Operatic chaos. Nonstop laughter.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Macbeth<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Directed by Tosha Fowler<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Little Theater<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPower. Prophesy. Paranoia.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n