Upstage Players Celebrates 20th Anniversary
North Collinwood’s UpStage Players, one of Northeast Ohio’s hardest working children’s theatre companies, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2014 with the beloved musical Godspell Jr. Tickets are now on sale!
In addition, this year marks the beginning of a new era for UpStage Players, as the group moves to a larger performance venue, the 600-seat auditorium located at the Cleveland Public Library’s Memorial-Nottingham branch. UpStage Players and the Cleveland Public Library are natural collaborators, as both organizations have goals that concern the welfare of children and adults.
“This combination is a win-win for all who take the stage, sit in the audience and help support either the library system or UpStage Players,” said Executive Director Bernadette Walsh.
“We work for the kids of Greater Cleveland,” explained Walsh. “The value of the arts in a community cannot be underestimated. We proudly foster teamwork, service, self-confidence, self-esteem, responsibility, leadership and creativity, and provide a fun social outlet within the safe environment of a theatre experience. A new facility that meets our ever-evolving needs will go a long way in helping UpStage continue to provide a top-notch experience to the young people of Northeast Ohio.”
The mission of UpStage Players is the dedication to the child performer, instilling a love of theatre while building leadership and community. The nonprofit group was founded in 1994–1995 with 30 children and a vision to create love and respect for the performing arts. Beyond evolving into a strong “teaching theatre” organization of nearly three times as many children today, two keys to the success of UpStage over the years have been its unwavering no-cut policy and its army of committed volunteers.
The children of UpStage Players come from varied backgrounds and neighborhoods throughout Northeast Ohio, yet they all enjoy a demonstrable transformation from everyday kids into accomplished artists. For more information, or to get involved with UpStage Players, visit www.upstageplayers.com.
Performance Dates
Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.
Performance Venue
Cleveland Public Library Auditorium, 17109 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44119
Ticket Prices
$8 in advance; $12 at the door
Online Ticket Ordering
Tickets may be purchased through WWW.SHOWTIX4U.COM. The site will walk customers through the process so that they will be able to choose specific seats. Once on the site, click “Buy Tickets” and then search “UpStage Players.” All advance tickets must be purchased before March 17th through the site. After March 17th tickets will only be available at the door prior to performances for $12. Questions regarding ShowTix4U can be answered by e-mailing Kris at KrisUpStage@aol.com.