In November, an original play The Star on My Heart, written by Ohio writer and theater director Angela Miloro-Hansen, will premiere in Northeast Ohio. The play is based on the true story of Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher. Of the 15,000 children that were imprisoned in the Terezin concentration camp, Inge is one of the few that survived. This is a story of rare courage, determination and love. Inge, in spite of the hardships she endured, gives proof that the joy in life cannot be kept out of even the darkest places.
The Star on My Heart is an independent project in collaboration with Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid and Geauga Lyric Theater Guild (GLTG) located in Chardon. In addition to performances of the play, educational outreach is planned for regional students. Plans include hosting Inge Auerbacher in Ohio from her home in NY, to attend performances and be available for limited speaking engagements.
Writer/Director Angela Miloro-Hansen has been active in theater since 1999, and is a 2010 Hiram College graduate. She directs, teaches and acts on a regular basis and serves as the Educational Outreach Coordinator for Geauga Lyric Theater Guild. Chris Cipriani, prior Executive Director of GLTG and current Director of Programming at Shore Cultural Centre, is serving as the project and educational outreach coordinator.
Shore Cultural Centre was fortunate to have received an Ohio Arts Council grant towards a portion of expenses for this meaningful project. The OAC grant has a goal to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
Performances will take place at Geauga Lyric Theater Nov. 13 through 15, 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Performances at Shore Cultural Centre will be held Nov. 20 through 22, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Inge Auerbacher will be in attendance for the Sunday, Nov. 15 matinee and Friday, Nov. 20 evening performance. On Sunday, Nov. 15 at Geauga Theater at 8 p.m., and Wednesday, November 18, at Shore at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Auerbacher will be speaking, free with a ticket for a The Star on My Heart performance or $10.00 per person, at 8:00 p.m. at Geauga Theater Sunday, Nov. 15, and at Shore Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. She is the author of six books, including I Am a Star, of which she will be happy to sign at her appearances. To learn more about Inge Auerbacher, click here.
Tickets may be purchased directly through the venues. You can call the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild at 440-286-2255, visit their website, or visit the box office 101 Water Street, Chardon. The Shore Cultural Centre can be reached at 216-289-8578, here, and is located at 291 E. 222nd Street in Euclid.
