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:
- International Shows: From renowned, award-winning companies
- CLE + International Shows: Unique, only-in-CLE collaborations among international companies and local theatre organizations
- Fringe shows: A full-blown collection of widely varied fringe shows!
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
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,…
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,…
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…
CREATURES by Roger Titley
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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,…
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,…
CLE + INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
ALL FRINGE SHOWS
A Kingdom, A Chasm
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
A Reading of The Plague by Albert Camus
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,…
Aim’d so near
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
AntiCone
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Central Concern
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,…
CPT’s International Ensemble Projects
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Dancing Wheels Quest for Equality
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,…
Dear Cleveland: The Symphonic Soliloquies
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,…
Form I-485
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Fran and Gus
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,…
Gray Space
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,…
HERE NOW; The Soapbox Testaments
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,…
Hey Siri
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,…
In Their Footsteps
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Love’s Lost Raree Box
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Maya: the Illusionist
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,…
Nature Song
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,…
Not A Uterus In Sight
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,…
Pajama Stories for Adults
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,…
Pajama Stories for All
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,…
Pajama Stories for Children
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,…
Peter Pan and Wendy
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Pinch and Squeal’s Wizbang!
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,…
Polynesian Dance Performance
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,…
Resistance
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took on the Supreme Court
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,…
Song Embroidery
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,…
Table For Two
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
The Body is the Best
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,…
The Last Hurrah
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,…
The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within
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,…
The Small Garden
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,…