Myself and friends recently visited for the first time seeing the play Anything Goes…read more WOWZER! What a fabulous show. The talent and singing skills were Broadway! We highly recommend this playhouse and encourage you to see one of their community plays there! 5 STARS!

I got to attend the opening night performance of the first show at this theater in Twinsburg. I'll…read morebe honest, my expectations were low. The theater operates out of a storefront next to a laundromat, and they are just starting out. However, what I saw on Friday was extremely promising. The show was low budget, yes, but the script choice was impeccable. Avow is a beautiful, challenging, and timely piece of theater and it was admirably performed. Not at all the safe, hokey selection I would expect from a theater still in its infancy. TMPAC has some balls, as it were, and I look forward to seeing a community theater tackle more provocative shows like this one. The space itself is large and well maintained with newly renovated restrooms and comfortable seating. They don't offer real concessions yet, but I did see that cookies and bottled water were made available to patrons free of charge (though donations were accepted).

I saw the thought proving show The Orphans, at Twin Masks Theatre. This is a very intimate…read moreperformance space which enhanced the production and enabled the audience to be right in the action. The actors, who were all exceptional, were easily understood and heard, which isn't always the case in larger theaters. This up and coming theatre is something you must experience.

Saw Menopause 2 the musical and it was hilarious, even for the men in our party! Hanna is located…read moreon 14th street, not next to the line of theatres. This theatre seemed more modern than the other theatres. The seating definitely more plush, spacious and comfortable but overall not as big Mimi Ohio, Connor Palace or KeyBank State theatre where the larger headliner shows are.

We went to see Sense & Sensibility. First time at Hanna Theater. Everyone working there was very…read morepleasant, helpful, and happy to be there, especially the two gentleman in Will Call. The theater is laid out perfectly for performances. It's smaller which gives just about every seat in the house a good view. This is nice because it can cater to every price point.

Wow, who knew community theater could be this good! Jersey Boys was awesome. Great cast, great…read moreenergy. This was my first show and I liked the friendly small theater vibes. You can get a local craft beer for $6 and snacks and sodas were for sale by a volunteer for $2 each - a great, family friendly value. Free parking, easy exit. Highly recommend!

I've been distracted lately and it's easy to get caught up is the day to day crap... truth is…read morecommunity theater is amazing and y'all should go every chance. Weather vane is amazing. Saw Ragtime tonight. Great show, very professional, singing was superb. Complex story, it's been a long time since I'd seen this play, it was written in the mid 70s and it's sad that so many of the themes, set in 1905 haven't changed much. Anyway... go to the theatre. It's good for ya.

I was looking for theaters to visit besides the usual playhouse square shows and stumbled upon…read moreDobama. Totally didn't know about it despite living on the east side for three years. Located on Lee and actually seems to share a building with the public library. Got student tickets to Land of Oz for a show on a Friday. I bought them in person and the lady at the counter was super helpful and let me know about affordable ways to see a show like the "pay what you can" prices an hour before the show- which I definitely recommend for any weekday showings. You can also volunteer as an usher and see the show for free. Basically all seats offer a really good view because it is a smaller theater. But wow!!!! So much talent in one show. The actors were all amazing singers and dancers. It was pretty hilarious too. Very cool and creative set and costume design. My expectations were not the highest- I was a little unsure of seeing a show in a cleveland suburb, but I was absolutely blown away. They also serve reasonably prices drinks at the bar and even had a few special cocktails based on the theme of the show which was cute.

This is a really cute little theater that is a well kept secret, very easily overlooked. I know I…read morehad never heard of it until Yelp's ticket giveaway. It's actually in the same building as the town's library and only has 5 rows, so all seats offer a good view. The play we saw was wonderful, living up to the expectations of an Obie Award winner. Tickets are inexpensive, and the shows only play for about a month each. I think most of those in attendance have been longtime membership holders and go often. It's time that the theater reach other demographics, and I would strongly recommend going based on my experience! Bonus: you get 10% off your bill at the wine bar Taste across the street with a same day ticket, but the discount does not apply to happy hour.

We saw "Heathers" at Western Reserve and had a phenomenal time…read more The theater / playhouse is a beautifully restored farm-house with seating for 100+ and additional standing room only in the back bar area. The bar served beer and wines and was staffed by an energetic crew serving cold beverages. While "Heathers" was somewhat dark in nature at times - the acting, singing and choreography stood up to any of the community and professional theater we've seen elsewhere across the country. In a few words - beautiful, precise, heartfelt and dramatic all in one play. Loved meeting the owner Dawn and several of actors after the play. Great evening!!

Nice little community theatre that holds just over 100 people, with a little concessions stand…read morearea, tiered seating and a fun atmosphere! We saw a kids play here where our nieces were performing, all the kids did great!

Wonderland Wives was easily one of the best shows I've been to in years. Loved the setting and…read moresmall theater. Top notch acting. Can't wait to return.

A great hidden gem in the theatre community in cleveland! Every time I go the sets are different…read moreshowing that the people running the theatre know how to utilize an intimate space effectively for each production. The theatre used to be a garage but you can't tell because it's so well maintained. The productions put on are newer and often reflect more progressive ideology which is awesome because I don't feel like they are catering towards money. It's nice to see people of all theatrical backgrounds in these shows. Most of the actors are cleveland based. Make sure to bring a jacket because the theatre can be a little breezy and do carry cash for the little snacks they offer up at the front. Also they are a Non profit and you can make donations which are tax deductible

Was so happy to get a chance to see the performance of As You Like It at the Van Aken Market…read moreDistrict by the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival. CSF has been putting on free outdoor performances for 26 years at various locations around Cleveland. This year the 2 plays being produced are As You Like It and Measure for Measure. The production of As You Like It is edited to about 1 hour 45 minutes without intermission, and has modern costuming and touches including cell phones and recent songs. The real twist is that a number of the roles have been gender swapped; especially interesting since Shakespeare provides characters that were swapping genders already and all roles were played by men and boys. Overall the production was fun, had nice energy and was just simple and casual enough to make it work with the outdoor setting. The actors were energetic and personable. The leads were especially good and members of the company played multiple roles. Even though they use Shakespeare's words, they manage to make it easy to follow the show and understand what is going on; they are especially good at hitting the jokes and generating crowd interaction. I would recommend giving the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival a visit for a lovely way to spend a Summer evening outdoors soaking in some entertaining theater. The price is right (FREE!) and the performances are a great way to be introduced to Shakespeare or to see one of your favorites. Check out their schedule and stop by when they are near you.