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Daniel Hahn is Playhouse Square’s Vice President of Education, overseeing programs serving over 200,000 annually. Key initiatives include the Children’s Theater Series, the Dazzle Awards, Disney Musicals in Schools, Family Theater Day and Sensory-Friendly Programming. A native Clevelander, Mr. Hahn joined Playhouse Square in April 2013 after serving as Great Lakes Theater’s Director of Education for 12 years. Originally trained as an actor at New York’s American Music and Dramatic Academy and the National Shakespeare Conservatory, he graduated summa cum laude from both Baldwin Wallace University (B.A., Theater) and the University of Akron (M.A., Theater).

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Twelve Writers Appointed in the Third Year of The Royal Society of Literature's International Writers Programme

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the UK's charity for the advancement of literature, has today, on its 203rd Birthday, announced the authors honoured in the third year of the RSL International Writers programme. This annual, life-long award recognises the contribution of writers across the globe to literature.
Twelve Writers Appointed in the Second Year of the RSL International Writers Programme

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the UK's charity for the advancement of literature, has announced the authors honoured in the second year of the RSL International Writers programme. This annual, life-long award recognises the contribution of writers across the globe to literature in English.
Bernardine Evaristo OBE Announced as New President of Royal Society of Literature

The Royal Society of Literature, the UK’s charity for the advancement of literature, has today announced that Professor Bernardine Evaristo OBE FRSL is to be the new President of the organisation when Dame Marina Warner steps down at the end of 2021.
Playhouse Square Partners to Host JUMP BACK TOGETHER to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Playhouse Square Partners – the young professionals’ organization of Playhouse Square – is turning 30! While they would typically recognize their anniversary at the annual Jump Back Ball, the celebration will be held online this year, and everyone is invited. 
Royal Society Of Literature Celebrates 200th Birthday With 60 Appointments and Five-Year Festival

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the charity that represents the voice of literature in the UK, has today in celebration of its 200th birthday announced RSL 200, a five-year festival launched with a series of major new initiatives and 60 new appointments championing the great diversity of writing and writers in the UK.
BWW Blog: Campus Theatre Brings Students Together, Draws Alumni Back - Frosty's World #4

It’s fun to see the broad influence of student theatre on our entire campus.  Spring Awakening, from Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, is in the middle of a four day virtual run at Baldwin Wallace University. 
Playhouse Square to Offer Streaming Sensory-Friendly Concert by Dan and Claudia Zanes

On Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m., Playhouse Square will stream a sensory-friendly concert by newlyweds Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Eliaza. The concert is free to Northeast Ohio residents of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit Counties who have sensory needs.
2020 Emerging Translator Mentorship Programme is Now Open For Applications

The Emerging Translator Mentorships programme, the PCI London supported programme featuring Antonia Lloyd-Jones, is open for this year's applications.
Cast Announced For RSC's EUROPEANA, PEER GYNT, and BLINDNESS AND SEEING, Part Of Projekt Europa

Casting details are announced for Europeana, Peer Gynt and Blindness and Seeing, three productions that are part of PROJEKT EUROPA, a season of work at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, exploring, celebrating and interrogating our relationship with Europe.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces 2020 Summer Season

On announcing the season Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director, said: a?oeCreated in Stratford-upon-Avon, shared around the world, crossing borders of creativity, community, culture and technology, our new season celebrates Shakespeare's unique contribution to world culture, whilst at the same time asking us to consider our own place within society, our families and community. Whether experiencing our work on stage in Stratford-upon-Avon, on nationwide tours, in schools and local communities, through live cinema screenings or via the latest digital innovations, the shared experiences and emotional connections forged through live theatre feel as urgent and necessary today as they ever havea??.
COME FROM AWAY Comes To Cleveland

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Cleveland debut at Playhouse Square for a limited engagement July 9 28 as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. COME FROM AWAY tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets, visit playhousesquare.org, call 216-241-6000 or visit the Playhouse Square Ticket Office (1519 Euclid Ave in downtown Cleveland). Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 216-640-8600.
Photo Flash: Terrence McNally and More Receive Broadway League Honors

The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2019 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.
Playhouse Square Announces Nominees For Third Annual Dazzle Awards

With the aim of recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly hosts the Dazzle Awards presented by Patricia and John Chapman, affiliated with the Broadway League Foundation's National High School Musical Theatre Awards ("The Jimmy Awards").
BWW Review: Inlet Dance Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio

Dee Perry's narration required the dancers to move beyond the rhythm of the music (an original score by Jeremy Allen) in relationship to her voice. Wade took his audience into consideration, intending for the reactions of children to fill quiet places in the score. In this work, everyone participated - the audience a necessary collaborator in this read-aloud.
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Announces 2018 Youth Media Award Winners! Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, & More!

DENVER- The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults-including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards-at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Photo Flash: Playhouse Square Announces Winners of THE DAZZLE AWARDS

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly held its inaugural Dazzle Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ("The Jimmy Awards") presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Playhouse Square Announces Winners of First Annual Dazzle Awards!

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly held its inaugural Dazzle Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ('The Jimmy Awards') presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Playhouse Square Announces Dazzle Award Winners Tonight

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly introduces the Dazzle Awards, affiliated with theNational High School Musical Theatre Awards ('The Jimmy Awards') presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Playhouse Square Presents the Dazzle Award Nominees; Winners to Be Announced, 5/21

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly introduces the Dazzle Awards, affiliated with theNational High School Musical Theatre Awards ("The Jimmy Awards") presented by The Broadway League Foundation.

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