Heard Past Public Performances:
2026

The Stagecrafters Youth Theatre 2026 production

Based on the 1900 novel by L. Frank Baum
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We're off to see the wizard!
On the stage at Orange High School
Stagecrafters Theatre of Orange Community Education and Recreation
32000 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

Performing interpreters
Merry Beth Pietila, Erin LaFountain, & Doug Braun

For more information:
Please go to https://www.orangerec.com/page/stagecrafters-youth-theatre

2026 Playhouse Square Children's Theater Series presents
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
A reimagining of three cherished children’s stories-- of Three Bears, Three Pigs, and Three Billy Goats gruff.

At the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM
(special sensory-friendly performance just for schools**) 

Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
(special matinée performance just for schools**) 

Saturday January 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
(special matinée performance open to the public)

Sunday February 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM
(special sensory-friendly performance open to the public)

Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain & Betty Bridgewater

Tickets for the public performances are available for purchase here. For seating where you can see the interpreters select seats on the RIGHT side of the theater for interpreted performances.

**To book a school field trip To request a field trip, please complete the online 2025-2026 School Field Trip Order Form by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registrations and order by phone are not accepted, but we are happy to answer your questions. For assistance in choosing the best shows for your class, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org

Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for remaining availability and ordering procedures.

2026 Playhouse Square Children's Theater Series presents
David Grahame's
Wind in the Willows
Theatre Heroes journey into the Wild Wood on this multi-media adventure based on the children's novel.

At the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
(special sensory-friendly performance just for schools**)

Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain & Vince Reddy

Tickets for the public performances are available for purchase here. For seating where you can see the interpreters select seats on the RIGHT side of the theater for interpreted performances.

**To book a school field trip To request a field trip, please complete the online 2025-2026 School Field Trip Order Form by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registrations and order by phone are not accepted, but we are happy to answer your questions. For assistance in choosing the best shows for your class, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org

Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for remaining availability and ordering procedures.

2026 Mighty Goliath Productions presents
Based on the original concept of cartoonist Charles Addams
The Addams Family (sensory-friendly matinee)

Saturday February 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Experience The Addams Family in a sensory-friendly performance designed for accessibility and comfort. 

On the stage of the Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center
at Avon Lake High School on 175 Avon Belden Road,
Avon Lake, OH 44012

Performing interpreters
Doug Braun, Colleen Ticherich, & Erin LaFountain

For more information:
Mighty Goliath Productions (MGP) has been supporting the arts in Avon Lake since 1959. In order to produce high quality shows and continue support of the performing arts programs in Avon Lake Schools, they rely on sponsors.  See their website for more information!