Chagrin Valley Little Theatre facts for kids
The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT) is a special place in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States. It's a community theater, which means local people put on plays and shows there. CVLT started way back in 1930. This makes it one of the oldest community theaters in the entire country! Only one other theater, the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, started a bit earlier.
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What is the Main Building Like?
The main building of the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre has many important parts. It has a large auditorium where 262 people can sit and watch performances. There are also two dressing rooms for the actors and a small workshop where they build parts of the stage sets. You will also find a welcoming lobby when you enter.
The second floor of the main building is called The Stuart & Roberta Sears River Room. This room is used for special events. People gather here before and after shows.
What is the River Street Playhouse?
Right next to the main building is another important place called The River Street Playhouse. This building is like a giant storage space for the theater. It holds all the props, which are items used on stage. It also stores scenery, which are the backgrounds for plays, and many costumes.
The River Street Playhouse also has a smaller stage. This stage can seat about 65 people. It is used for smaller shows or different kinds of performances. This building became part of the theater in 2011.
What Shows Does CVLT Put On?
The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre has a busy schedule each year. Their season usually starts in September. They put on about eight big shows every year. Up to three of these shows are often musical theater productions.
CVLT also has an active youth theatre program. Young actors get to learn and perform in their own shows. The theater also hosts special events. One popular event is the annual Murder By The Falls fundraiser.
Notable Actors Who Performed Here
Some famous actors have performed on the CVLT stage over the years. They include:
- Tim Conway (a well-known comedic actor)
- Howard Da Silva (a talented actor from stage and movies)
