NEW! The HeArd's Upcoming
Sign-Interpreted Performances
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that events open to the public, such as any performance at a "theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment" will provide equal access for all participants, including Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind individuals. When requested, this includes the provision of qualified sign language interpreters to facilitate effective communication between people whose primary method of communication is sign language and those whose primary method of communication is speech. (https://www.ada.gov).
Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance 2021 production of
Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM
A new adaptation of the classic comedy in present-day Long Island
on The Outcalt Theatre stage in Playhouse Square
at 1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters: Patte Bettis-Eddie, Erin LaFountain, & Merry Beth Pietila
To purchase tickets online click here
Great Lakes Theater's 2021 production of
William Shakespeare's The Tempest
Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM
A king gets tempted by spirits, teased by sprites, and tormented by a monster on an enchanted island
upon The Parker Hannifin stage at Playhouse Square's Hanna Theatre
at 2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters:
Rachel Hollander, Rachel Cornacchione, & Christine Anastasia Mason
Understudy Interpreter: Karen Schiller
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
Great Lakes Theater's 2021 production of
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Open your heart to Charles Dickens' classic tale of one man's ultimate redemption
on the stage of Playhouse Square's Mimi Ohio Theatre
at 1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters: Ariana Zimcosky & Jocelyn A. McCullough
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
Near West Theatre's 2021 production of
Disney's The Little Mermaid
December 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM
With a little help from her underwater friends, Ariel sets out on a wayward journey, "Wanderin' free..."
on The Near West Theatre stage in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District
6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Performing Interpreters: Vince Reddy, Karen Schiller, Erin LaFountain, & Rachel Cornacchione
Tickets are affordable, with a recommended donation of $15 (or pay what you can).
To get your seats click on this link or call the box office at 216-961-6391.
Fine Arts Association's 2021 production of
Meredith Willson's
Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM
A holiday classic of musical theater based on the movie of the same name
on The Fine Arts Association stage in Willougbhy
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters: Ariana Zimcosky, Christine Anastasia Mason, & TBD
To purchase tickets call Customer Service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the interpretation.
Fine Arts Association's 2022 production of
Joseph Robinette's
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM
A dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreating the magic and mystery of Narnia
on The Fine Arts Association stage in Willougbhy
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters:
Clarice Craig-Mavec, Christine Anatstasia Mason, Rachel Cornacchione, & Doug Braun
To purchase tickets call Customer Service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the interpretation.
Great Lakes Theater's 2021 production of
Richard Maltby, Jr. & Murray Horwitz's
Ain't Misbehavin'
Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM
A Jazzy Musical Celebration of Fats Waller
upon The Parker Hannifin stage at Playhouse Square's Hanna Theatre
at 2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters: Merry Beth Pietila, Betty Bridgewater, & Colleen Ticherich
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
Great Lakes Theater's 2021 production of
William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM
See Beatrice and Benedick exchange scorching insults rather than sweet nothings
upon The Parker Hannifin stage at Playhouse Square's Hanna Theatre
at 2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters:
Rachel Hollander, Rachel Cornacchione, & Christine Anastasia Mason
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
Great Lakes Theater's 2021 production of
Roger Bean's The Marvelous Wonderettes
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Off-Broadway's Effervescent '50's Jukebox Musical
upon The Parker Hannifin stage at Playhouse Square's Hanna Theatre
at 2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters: Colleen Ticherich, Ariana Zimcosky, & Betty Bridgewater
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
An original Fine Arts Association's 2022 production
Fine Arts Association's Alice in Danceland
Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM
An exciting new venture combining FAA's Theatre Department and Dance Department
on The Fine Arts Association stage in Willougbhy
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters: Erin LaFountain, Christine Anastasia Mason, & TBD
To purchase tickets call Customer Service (440-951-7500) for seats where you can view the interpretation.
... Stay tuned for more sign-interpreted performances in Summer 2022!
We can't wait to see you back again!