Clague Playhouse celebrates 90 seasons, 50 in the barn
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Clague Playhouse's 90/50 Planning Committee: Marie Smith, Pam Kilpatrick, Mary Kay Blantz, Bernice Bolek, Richie Lynch, Dottie Palazzo, Jan Nagy and Dianne Tocarchick. Not pictured: George Theis. Photo by Kelly Berkheimer
Clague Playhouse board president Richie Lynch accepts a proclamation from Mayor Dennis Clough declaring Aug. 19, 2017, as Clague Playhouse Day. Photo by Kelly Berkheimer
Mary Rose Oakar directed the first show in the Clague Barn in 1967. Photo by Kelly Berkheimer
Costumes from nine decades were on display by models including: Jan Nagy (1930s), Ellyn Kilpatrick (1960s), Charlotte Willoughby (1970s), Heather Smith (1980s), and Margy Haas (2000s). Photo by Kelly Berkheimer
Russ Kilpatrick, Clague Playhouse board member, in his kilt playing his bagpipes greets our guests. Photo by Kelly Berkheimer
Pole banners celebrating Clague Playhouse will be displayed around the city of Westlake in September and January. Photo by Kelly Berkheimer
An example of the hat centerpieces. Photo by Kelly Berkheimer