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At Playmakers Youth Theatre, children and teens of all experience and ability levels soar, developing their individual talents, learning life skills and growing as performers and people in an enriching, supportive and quality theatrical experience. Playmakers Youth Theatre is a dynamic Jewish youth theater program that emphasizes self-confidence, creativity, teamwork and an appreciation for the pe

rforming arts among its young performers. In addition to welcoming children of all levels of talent, Playmakers is an inclusive program that is also wonderfully accessible and rewarding for children and youth with disabilities or physical limitations.

04/12/2026

🗞️ This just in — our Newsies are hard at work and having a total blast! We’re just about a month away from opening and already this is a headline-worthy production we can’t wait to share with you!

02/13/2026

Congratulations, Newsies! Check email for the cast list and for information about your first rehearsal and next steps. We can't wait to get started and to bring 1899 New York to the stage together! If your child auditioned for Newsies but you didn't receive the list by email, please email [email protected] so we can correct the contact information we have on file. Shabbat Shalom!

02/10/2026

The cast list for Roald Dahl’s W***y Wonka KIDS was sent via email last night. We’re feeling so excited and lucky that we get to bring this fun-filled show to life with such fantastic group — two casts! — of young performers!

If your child auditioned for Wonka but you didn’t receive the list by email, please email [email protected] so we can correct the contact information we have on file.

02/09/2026

Pardon the Super Bowl interruption (although a Playmakers commercial sounds like a fun idea!), but we're posting to let Playmakers families know that Newsies callback information is now in your inboxes. This is a small callback, and students should know that if their name doesn't appear on the list, it does NOT mean that they are not being considered for a featured role. If you did not receive the email (or don't in the next few minutes), please be in touch so we can correct your contact info in our system.

To our hard-working, amazing Fiddler casts: it is SO tricky to close one show (literally, just a few hours ago!) and immediately switch gears and launch into the casting process of another. We are still cheering for and applauding your extraordinary run -- keep celebrating!!

02/08/2026

We’re holding on tight because we can’t believe our Fiddler run closes today. Join us at 2pm to catch Cast B’s final performance! 💓🎻

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02/06/2026

👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo, Casts A-B and B! What an amazing round two opening night, complete with pre-show pizza. How lucky are we to have two more chances to see Fiddler?! Join us Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 2pm! ✨🤍

02/05/2026

Casts A-B and B take the stage tonight and can't wait to welcome you to Anatevka! Join us this evening at 7pm, Saturday 2/7 at 8pm, and Sunday 2/8 at 2pm. Tickets at playmakers.eventive.org or at the door!

02/03/2026

Yesterday was a big day! Auditions for W***y Wonka and Newsies and two Fiddler on the Roof shows all in one Sunday! Thank you to everyone who joined us.

We loved watching auditions and seeing and meeting all of you! We so many talented students -- and tons of new faces!! -- and we have a very hard job ahead of us as we cast. We are also kicking off Cast B's Fiddler on the Roof tech week and still have a set of performances ahead of us that we're so excited for. So, thank you for being patient! A few updates so you know what to expect:

W***Y WONKA: Your cast list will be emailed by Monday 2/9. If your child auditioned but you do not receive that email from us, please email Emma ([email protected]) -- it means we have incorrect contact info on file for you. Your first rehearsal will be Thursday, February 19th!

NEWSIES: For this show, we will hold a small callback on 2/9 in the evening and will share the callback list via email later this week. This callback will only be to see a few specific things and will be small, so if your name is not listed, please know that it does not mean you aren't being considered for a featured role. Your cast list will be emailed on 2/13 and your first rehearsal is Thursday 2/19! If your child auditioned but you do not receive these emails from us, please email Emma ([email protected]) -- it means we have incorrect contact info on file for you.

We can't wait to dive in and bring both shows to life with you!

02/02/2026

Sunrise, sunset…and just like that, Cast A took their final bow last night after a beautiful run! This cast wowed us with their resilience, their deep connections to each other & their heartfelt performances. We miss them already! Yesterday was also opening night for our A-B performers who made Anatevka come to life so magically! What a weekend! 🤍🌅🎻

02/01/2026

Today is audition day! Newsies auditioners: arrive any time between 10:30-12:30. Wonka auditioners: drop in between 10:30-1:00. We can’t wait to see you soon!

01/30/2026

Cast A of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. takes the stage tomorrow night, Saturday 1/31, and we can't wait! This cast has worked especially hard despite snow day disruptions and it's finally time for their much-deserved opening night. Please note: tomorrow's show now begins at 8:00 PM! Tickets available at playmakers.eventive.org and at the door.

01/29/2026

Register for Playmakers Jr: Fish Tales, our spring program for young performers in K-1st grade. Playmakers Jr. meets Sundays 12:30-2pm & is led by Liza Kammer. Register at www.tinyurl.com/fish-tales 🐡🐠🐟

Address

Cleveland, OH

Telephone

+12168310700

Website

http://www.mandeljcc.org/playmakers

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