Ashtabula Arts Center Revised Mask Policy
Ashtabula Arts Center Revised Mask Policy, effective June 2, 2021
In order to protect the many children & other vulnerable patrons in our building, the Ashtabula Arts Center will, at this time, continue to require that visitors wear face masks while indoors, or when seated in Straw Hat Theatre. However, anyone who wishes may show their COVID vaccine record at the front desk, or to a Straw Hat usher at a performance, and may go without a mask in our building and in Straw Hat Theater. We will still require masks to be worn behind the front desk. We have come to this decision based on the guidance of the Ashtabula County Health Department, and with consideration to our organizational values. We thank our patrons and visitors for their understanding and support.
Auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: June 14-15
Auditions for the third show of our 2021 Straw Hat Theatre season, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, will be held June 14-15, 6:30-8 p.m. Auditions are open to kids ages 10-14. Auditioners should come prepared with a short song and short monologue. This show will be directed by Mary Ann Kline; performance dates are August 13-15 & 20-22. All Straw Hat performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Call (440) 964-3396 to schedule an audition time.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Based on the Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Announcing auditions for “Nunsense II”
Announcing auditions for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Our 2021 Straw Hat Theatre season is still a work in progress, but we are VERY excited to announce auditions for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change on May 4-5 between 6:30-8 p.m.! Call (440) 964-3396 to schedule your audition spot. This show will be directed by Steve Rhodes, and performance dates will be July 23-25 & July 30-August 1. All Straw Hat performances begin at 7:30 p.m. If possible, auditioners should wear clear masks and/or face shields for their auditions. Please come prepared with a short song and a monologue. We ask that anyone auditioning to perform this summer be vaccinated for COVID.
We’ll be announcing the rest of our summer season as soon as we are able!
Get half-price tickets to “Doctor Dolittle Jr” when you donate to the Humane Society
You can help animals in Ashtabula County when you see Doctor Dolittle Jr in November! With each item you donate for the Ashtabula County Humane Society, you can get half off the price of a ticket to the 2 p.m. matinee of Doctor Dolittle Jr on Saturday, November 16. Drop off items and purchase half-price tickets at our front desk.
Needed Items:
Purina wet or dry dog food
Purina wet or dry cat food
dog & cat treats
dog & cat toys
rabbit food
scoopable kitty litter
pet beds
paper towels
Dawn dish soap
latex gloves
Looking for a furry new family member? Check out the Ashtabula County Humane Society’s adoptable pets here.
Auditions for the Rescued from the Mess production of “The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women”
Auditions will be held at the Ashtabula Arts Center Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Sunday, June 10, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. for the Rescued from the Mess production of The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women by Carolyn Gage, directed by Marti Dixon. There are roles for 9 adult women of varying ages. Readings will be from the script. Performance dates are July 20-21 & 27-28 in Straw Hat Theatre. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Rescued from the Mess and Theatre on the Edge.
From samuelfrench.com: “A play with intense audience participation! Engrossing, controversial courtroom drama, where the audience must serve as judge and jury, deciding motions and verdict, in a case against the five women who betrayed the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, the last surviving daughter of the Tsar of Russia.”
Read more about the show and characters here.
Sensory-Friendly “Junie B. Jones Jr” on Thursday, March 22
Our sensory-friendly performance of Junie B. Jones Jr will be this Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly performances are adapted for our audience members on the autism spectrum, or with other sensory-processing issues, and their families. Call (440) 964-3396 to get tickets, and let our box office know about any seating requests or other accommodations you require. Children’s Show Advance Sale Tickets: $13 Adult, $11 Senior/Student/Military, $9 Child 2-12. For tickets at the door, add $2. Tickets are nonrefundable.