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DonateOur A Christmas Carol Pre-Show Choir and Ensemble Program has been part of our holiday tradition for 15 years. Free to all A Christmas Carol ticket-holders, these choir performances occur just prior to curtain. Since 2005, audiences have enjoyed sounds of the season from over 200 choirs.
This year, LIVE pre-show performances are back!
The University of Akron's Nuance (2016)
Saint Mary of the Assumption Grace Notes Youth Choir (2017)
Ashland High School Sing & Swing with Arrow Dynamics (2018)
Tri-C Vocal Arts Academy Choir (2019)
Sunday 11/27 @2:30 PM- Divine Word Choir directed by Rebecca Harper
Sunday 12/4 @2:30 PM- Bay High School Choraleers directed by Devon Gess
Friday 12/9 @7:00 PM- Golden Harmonies directed by Ryan Patterson
Sunday 12/11 @2:30 PM- Brimfield 5th Grade Choir directed by Katie Kirby
Thursday 12/15 @7:00 PM- Berea-Midpark High School Symphonic Singers directed by Sarah Novak
Friday 12/16 @7:00 PM- Firelands Honor Choir directed by Wendy Johnson
Tuesday 12/20 @7:00 PM- Oberlin Choristers directed by Tim Unger
Thursday 12/22 @7:00 PM Holiday Flute Ensemble directed by Gayle Getts
Great Lakes Theater is seeking local choirs and ensembles to perform approximately 20-25 minutes of holiday selections before performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square. Performances run between November 26 through December 23, 2022.
This community partnership lives in the nation’s second largest theater district. Choirs and ensembles of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are welcome to participate – from school ensembles, to church choirs, college and professional groups and beyond. No audition is required. Groups may perform a capella or with their own keyboard/pianist.
Each performance will take place at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, welcoming and entertaining up to 1,000 guests as they enter. All participating performers and the program director each receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL after they perform. Plus, we extend a special 50% OFF ticket discount to friends, family and fans of each choir or ensemble. Groups who take advantage of the discount this year get priority when choosing performance dates next season.
The Great Lakes Theater Community Choir & Ensemble Performance web page lists all participating groups. We share this via email and social media to get the word out about your group’s talents to our holiday audience and spotlight your program in the community.
Choir Performance Request
Thank you for your interest in performing before Great Lakes Theater's A Christmas Carol. We are thrilled to bring back our community partnership with local choirs and ensembles of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels.
We will reach out to confirm your date preferences and provide further information surronding your group's performance.
Brimfield 5th Grade Choir
Berea-Midpark High School Symphonic Singers
Divine Word Choir
Firelands Honors Choir
Oberlin Choristers
Olmsted Falls Middle School Golden Harmonies
Gayle Getts' Holiday Flute Ensemble
Bay High School Choraleers
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Great Lakes Theater Camp
Daily classes will be held at Brook Park Elementary School in a two-week session from Monday through Thursday, June 12-22, 2023. The program is designed for students of all levels of experience and ability.
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