2019 FESTIVAL MASTER GUIDE

OVERVIEW

The inaugural BorderLight Festival will span Public Square to Playhouse Square, featuring 100 theatrical performances and special events. Included in the lineup are 40 unique productions on 14 stages across multiple indoor and outdoor venues.

Programming includes more than 100 artists from 9 countries, including Bolivia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Syria, as well as the United States.

SHOW TYPES

There are three types of shows at this year's festival:

Below is a listing of all shows. Click through for additional details.

FESTIVAL DATES

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, July 27th, 2019

TICKETS & PASSES

Check back in Mid-May for information on buying tickets and passes.

MEDIA

Download the full Press Release here.

INTERNATIONAL SHOWS

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Above de “C” as in Camping

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

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BEES

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

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CANCELED – Perhaps, Perhaps… Quizás

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute ** All performances of this show have been canceled OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the…

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CREATURES by Roger Titley

A brief show description will go here. This is called the excerpt. We will either make these or auto-make these. It will be helpful to have them.

Liberation
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Khuraki

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

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Oasis

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

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Poncili Creación

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Near West Theatre and Poncili Creación (Puerto Rico) OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

Sancho
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Silent

A brief show description will go here. This is called the excerpt. We will either make these or auto-make these. It will be helpful to have them.

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The Art and Craft of Historical Fiction Writing – In-Person Workshop

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The Art and Craft of Historical Fiction Writing – Virtual Workshop

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The Walks

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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Under Construction

A brief show description will go here. This is called the excerpt. We will either make these or auto-make these. It will be helpful to have them.

CLE + INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

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CPT’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP)

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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Good at Heart

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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Our Dad is in Atlantis

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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When Farah Cries

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

ALL FRINGE SHOWS

Waiting on Godot

Waiting on Godot

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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Web of Deceit

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

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What Do I See Before Me?

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

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WHERE OUR SHADOWS LIKE TO PLAY

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…

Photo credit: Steve Wagner

Who is the Poetry Psychic?

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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Why Do You Always Wear Black?

An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.

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Wonderlanding

The Lively Storyteller’s Tale Roger Titley’s Creatures & Djapo Cultural Arts Institute OVERVIEW Be amazed as a fantastical menagerie of life-sized animal puppets take over the streets of downtown Cleveland in a free, all ages special event. Created by acclaimed South African puppeteer Roger Titley, the procession will feature cheetah, kudu, elephants, birds and more,…