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By: William Shakespeare
Adapted by: Toby Vera Bercovici
CSU's Theatre and Dance season opens with its Fall 2025 production of The Winter's Tale, by William Shakespeare, directed and adapted by Toby Vera Bercovici. It is a sweeping story of suspicion, loss, and the possibility of forgiveness. Though once classified as a comedy, the play defies easy labels, moving from psychological drama to a startlingly hopeful conclusion. This production uses movement, original music, and puppetry to explore the emotional depths of one of Shakespeare's most imaginative works.
Director: Toby Vera Bercovici
Cast:
7:30pm Thursday
7:30pm Friday
2pm and 7:30pm Saturday (matinee an is ASL interpreted performance)
2pm Sunday (ASL interpreted performance)
MASKS
Audience members may choose whether to wear a mask at Playhouse Square, although there may be exceptions required by certain artists or productions. Guests who are unvaccinated are asked to wear a mask. We ask that all audience members be respectful of one another's choices. Guests exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who have tested positive within the last 14 days must stay home.
CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS
All transactions inside the theaters will be cashless. All food and beverage purchases must be made with a valid debit or credit card, or with mobile wallet options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Cash accepted at all merchandise and souvenir locations.
AIR QUALITY
Playhouse Square has the latest HVAC technology, including air handlers equipped with MERV 13 rated filters, which are known to trap COVID-19 particles. As an additional measure, GPS brand bi-polar ionization, which is known to reduce risk from COVID-19, has been installed in our HVAC system. The theaters will be prepared by running portable HEPA filter units for three hours prior to each performance.
SEATING
All engagements will be ticketed up to full capacity.
TICKETS
Please consider digital ticket delivery for an easy, touch-free experience. As a reminder, all guests must have a ticket.
ENHANCED CLEANING
We are following enhanced cleaning and strict disinfection protocols.
CLEAN HANDS
We have hand sanitizer available in the theaters and encourage guests to wash their hands frequently.
There are no content advisories listed for this production.
Allen Theatre
1407 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115