BorderLight Cleveland

If you were to write a letter to art, what would you say?

We asked you to do just that at our opening night party, "Fringe Unleashed," and here's what a few of you wrote. 

#DearArt #LetterWriting #SupportTheArts #BorderLight2025
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We would like to thank @neorsd.org for Sponsoring #BorderLight2025 and for setting up a super cool sewer tunnel display for us to play with as we learned about the importance of clean water! 😎💧

Thanks for helping our festival be more fun and educational!

#Sponsorship #SupportTheArts #NEORSD

News & Events: Applications Open for 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants The Jonathan Larson Grants are the Wing’s annual investment in emerging musical theatre artists, offering support through unrestricted cash grants, as well as additional support in the form of residen...

📣 Calling theatre composers, librettists, lyricists and musical theatre writing teams 📣

The Jonathan Larson Grant application is open until September 26!

The award amount is tbd, but in 2024 it was $16k+

#SupportTheArts

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Matt Gittins is the composer, lyricist, & orchestrator behind You Go On, a moving musical about loss, resilience, and connection when coping with surviving a school shooting. 

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#BorderLight2025

We owe a huge thank you to @4imprint for keeping us clothed this year! This wonderful company is responsible for all our t-shirts, including: staff shirts, volunteer shirts, and our commemorative festival shirts.

#BorderLight2025 #TheatreFestival #CLEevents #DowntownCleveland #Sponsorship

More stellar photos from #BorderLight2025

We are incredibly proud of all the performers that joined us this year! Wondering how you can get involved?
Visit https://www.borderlightcle.org/ for information on donations, volunteering, and submitting to next year's festival!

A few of our favorite performance photos from #BorderLight2025 📸

This year, we had over 40 shows and over 100 artists performing. In order to keep growing, we kindly ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation in any amount. Thank you!

Donate here: https://www.borderlightcle.org/donate/

Tomorrow, 7/19 is the last day you can get your fringe freak on at #BorderLight2025 

Meet us in @PSQdistrict for a day full of creativity as we wrap up Cleveland’s one and only fringe festival.

Public Square was lit up last night with #BorderLight2025 colors 💛🩵❤️💜💙

This display is part of #IlluminateCLE, dazzling our city with lights by @downtowncle.bsky.social 

Thank you, Cleveland and happy first day of BorderLight!!

#CLE #DowntownCleveland #Theatre #Lights #Festival

🎪 #BorderLight2025 begins tomorrow, July 16th! Party with us at FRINGE UNLEASHED, the opening night kick-off celebration for previews, pop-ups, and live performances! 

Tickets are just $11.25 and still available
https://borderlightcle.vbotickets.com/events

#CLEevents #BorderLightCLE

We are offering performances with American Sign Language interpreters on July 19th! Thanks to our friends at The HeArd, four shows that day will have ASL interpreters. 

#BorderLight2025 #ASL #ASLinterpreter #CLEevents #DowntownCleveland

We are inviting local buskers to informally perform at Playhouse Square Plaza during the following times:

Thursday, July 17
5:00–6:00 PM
6:30–7:45 PM

Friday, July 18
5:00–5:30 PM
6:25–7:45 PM
8:15–8:45 PM

Saturday, July 19
5:15–6:15 PM

You are welcome to perform for tips
#BorderLight2025 #Busker

‼️ VOLUNTEER APPLICATION CLOSES ON 06/30 ‼️

I repeat 🗣️ the volunteer application closes on 06/30! To sign up, visit https://www.borderlightcle.org/volunteer/ 

#BorderLight2025 #CLEevents #DowntownCleveland #Volunteers #TheatreFestival #SummerFun

Experience bold, live performances at BorderLight 2025—Cleveland’s most innovative theatre festival! 
Taking place July 16-19 in the @psqdistrict across 16 stages @playhousesquare 

Special thanks to @fusionfilmworkscle for creating this trailer! 

#BorderLight2025

Saturday, July 19th is all about fringe family fun!! Look for the yellow Fringe Jr. banner on our website to know which shows are recommended for families.

⚠️ Please see our specific age guidance for details. Some shows are 14+ and others are 14 and under. ⚠️ 

#BorderLight2025 #CLEevents

Events | DANCECleveland | Modern and Contemporary Dance in Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, OH, DANCECleveland is the country's oldest modern dance presentation organization

✨ Did someone say free classes? Join our friends at @DANCECleveland July 26th for their Free Community Dance Day at @playhousesquare featuring 13+ different classes for all ages & abilities.

Registration opens TODAY—no prior dance experience needed! Learn more:

🪄Some of our magicians might make money appear out of thin air, but we can't! Donations are still open 🎩

Proceeds go towards housing artists, accessibility accommodations, providing free public performances, & more. 

For more info: https://www.borderlightcle.org/donate/ 💫

#BorderLight2025

Hey, students! Looking to do something fun with your summer? How about volunteering for a theatre festival? 

Submit an application today: https://www.borderlightcle.org/volunteer/

‼️ Deadline to apply is June 30th ‼️

*Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult

#BorderLight2025

Happy Pride Month 🌈 Check out our LGBTQ+ shows! 
 
-Arachne
-Mental Illness and Friends
-rustbelt. 
-Get With The Times, Jane!
-Jacquesalope 
-Five And A Half Feet of Fearsome
-Sharif
-She Was A Conquistawh*re
-D.O.C. Studios
-A Burlesque Play on Modern Dating
-In The Shadows
-Mary Kay Vampires

Shows are already selling out and ticket sales have only been live for 2 weeks! Be sure to purchase yours soon 🎟️

TikTok saw it first 🫣 be sure to follow us @borderlightcle on there 💃

#BorderLight2025 #CLEevents #TheatreFestival #SummerFestival #PerformingArts #DowntownCleveland

We'd like to thank Carnegie Investment Counsel for sponsoring the Carnegie Community Spotlight at #BorderLight2025

This incredible series celebrates Cleveland-based performers, amplifying the creativity & voices that make our region shine 🌟 Learn more: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2025supporters/

We're more than a theatre festival, we celebrate human creativity in all its forms 🎨 🖌️ Located across 16 stages in @psqdistrict.bsky.social we showcase a wide variety of shows.

View our 2025 Lineup: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2025-festival/ 

#TheatreFestival #DowntownCleveland

💥 Tickets to #BorderLight2025 are officially on sale now 💥

We hope you join us @PSQdistrict this July 16-19 for a vibrant celebration of humanity, arts, & culture. There are many different shows to choose from!

Check out the artists here: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2025-festival/ 

#CLEevents

🌈 Help us keep the lights on by donating to BorderLight Theatre Festival! Our goal is to assert Cleveland’s stature as a world-class city of artistic innovation and economic growth. We hope you join our effort!

Donate Today: https://www.borderlightcle.org/donate/ 

#BorderLight2025 #SupportTheArts

⚠️ Volunteers Needed for BorderLight 2025 ⚠️
Volunteering is a great way to share your passion for the arts. Perks include: complimentary tickets (space permitting), a t-shirt, snacks, and entries to a prize raffle!

Fill out an application: https://www.borderlightcle.org/volunteer/

#BorderLight2025

Every year, BorderLight loves shining a spotlight on music acts—not to be confused with musicals. If theatrical singing isn't your vibe, we still have many different music artists that just might be your next obsession 🎶

Discover new music at #BorderLight2025

🗓️ July 16th-19th

Travel back in time and experience Under The Sycamores. This self-guided audio tour offers a glimpse into Cleveland's history while walking through Erie St Cemetery.

Only $8 per download! More info: https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/erie-st-cemetery-audio-tour

#audiotour #history #radiotheatre

The show must go on... but not without your support! BorderLight accepts donations in many forms: cash, stock, corporate matching, and even gently used iPads.

Learn More: https://www.borderlightcle.org/donate/

#BorderLight2025 #theatrefestival #fundraising #performingarts #cleveland

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April is #DiversityMonth and we are proud to celebrate it! Every year, BorderLight showcases a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, stories, & traditions from around the world. We hope you #celebratediversity with us & participate in #BorderLight2025 this July!

#theatre #festival #diversity #DEI