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
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.
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,…
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,…
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,…
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.
CLE + INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
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.
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.
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.
ALL FRINGE SHOWS
2 The Left: A Tribute to the Life of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes
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 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,…
Accidental Comedy Presents: Che Guerrero
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Accidental Comedy Presents: Nancy Norton
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
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.
American Refugee
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,…
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.
Anywhere But Here, a solo experience
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BELL, BOOK, AND LATE-NITE DRIVE THRU
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,…
Betsy Carmichael’s BINGO Palace
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Birdbrain
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,…
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,…
Charming Disaster’s Musical Tarot Show
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,…
Coco and Gigi
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,…
Di Yiddishe Vayb
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,…
Distant Shores
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
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.
Fragile Eggsistence
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,…
Fragments of Samantha
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,…
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,…
Galahad and the Dragons
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
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,…
Help Me Help You Help Yourself
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.
It’s Now or Never: My Life in the Late Middle Ages
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,…
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,…
Parents & Children, Husbands & Wives: It’s All Relatives
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
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!
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.
Shadow Realm: Down the Rabbit Hole
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,…
ShMILF Life
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,…
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,…
SongCraft
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 Children of Lir
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 Coitus Society Soiree
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 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,…
The Victim Goddess
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,…
This Is NOT About My Dead Dog
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Trouble Down South
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
Un/Packing
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,…
Uncle Toots’ Pasta Dish
An inspiring multimedia experience chronicling the life and spiritual journey of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the controversial member of 90s pop music phenom TLC.
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.
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,…
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,…
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,…
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.
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.
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,…