Cleveland, the location of Ken Ludwig’s comedy Lend Me A Tenor (LMAT), became an important center for the performing arts in the late 19th century, largely due to the large number of immigrants who brought with them their passion for opera and music from Europe. By the first part of the 20th century, virtually all…
Author: katrinf
Producer of Entity Theatre's Winter 2018 production of Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig.
Jim Nellis interviews theatre director Mr. Saunders
The following is an interview between Jim Nellis, an actor performing in Entity’s fall production of Lend Me a Tenor, and the character he’ll be performing; Mr. Saunders. Jim Nellis: My guest today is Henry Saunders, the executive director of the Cleveland Grand Opera company in 1934. Mr. Saunders, tell us about your upcoming production….
Meet the Cast! Part I: The Ladies
We proudly present our very special cast. Why special? Because these talented actors and actresses come from all corners of the world. In this first part our four lovely ladies introduce themselves- in five different languages! MAGGIE is played by Melody Grace Rolph MARIA is played by Camilla Bressan. DIANA is played…
Interview with Producer Katrin Fegert
Meet Katrin Fegert, the wonderfully versatile producer of Lend Me A Tenor. In this interview she explains what kind of jobs a producer must fulfill and what makes this production so special. What is your role as producer of the play? My job as a producer is to co-ordinate all the activities that result in…
What’s wrong with Otello?
As rehearsals continue, characters are developed, sets are being built and make-up and costumes are being meticulously planned. Especially one outfit draws a lot of attention: Tito Merelli’s flashy Otello costume and make-up, which is not only the star’s performance gear but will also disguise another character. Obviously this costume plays a significant part in…
Workshop Weekend with Coach Denise Orita Huether
Dance routines, speech training and a whole lot of scene work with Denise Orita Huether. Our cast had a very productive weekend – and a lot of fun! “I always enjoy taking part in Denise’s workshops. Her experience and talent enable her to devise excellent routines for the actors, which challenge them creatively and physically….
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov 