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Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

The Play House on Friday, May 16, announced that Rachel Fink has been named to the position and will start later this summer. Mark Cuddy, who has been interim artistic and managing director at the Play House since October 2022, will continue to serve as interim artistic director until that position is filled on a permanent basis.

Rachel Fink comes from Chicago, and attended Cleveland Heights High School, Case Western Reserve University and Yale School of Drama

Rachel Fink comes from Chicago, and attended Cleveland Heights High School, Case Western Reserve University and Yale School of Drama

Rachel Fink comes from Chicago, and attended Cleveland Heights High School, Case Western Reserve University and Yale School of Drama

The organization shared a list of steps it is taking after artists raised issues about the mishandling of a sexual assault and the mistreatment of Black women.

Collette A. Laisure stands with artists raising issues of mistreatment at the organization and says her leadership wasn’t enough to disrupt bad behavior.

The playwright pulled the rights to "I'm Back Now" weeks ahead of its premiere.

Artists are speaking out, calling interim artistic director Mark Cuddy's lack of response "criminal."

Director alleges Cleveland Play House leadership mishandled reported assault of an actor and "enables racism."