Emerald Entertainment presents two shows:

The Family Line - 3:00PM
First on the bill is a staged reading by playwright Peter Lawson Jones, a Cleveland native and County Commissioner in Cuyahoga County. Previous productions include full stagings at Karamu Performing Arts Theatre, Harvard University and Ohio University. Most recently, it enjoyed a staged reading at the Beck Center in Lakewood, Ohio. Mr. Lawson will be in attendance for the reading and participate in a Question and Answer session immediately following the show.

Synopsis: Brad Roberts, his own dreams of professional basketball stardom no longer attainable, seeks redemption through a son. His wife, Sheila, asks only for love and support. Their friends, Walter who is struggling to climb the corporate ladder and Belinda who seeks something better in life, pour our their own hopes and desires. However, the happily married couple soon encounter difficulties to their dreams when Sheila is informed she cannot have children.
Tickets: All seats $5, reserved seating.On sale now by phone or at the door ONLY

Eve in Paradise - 7:30PM
Emerald Entertainment is proud to present an encore performance of their acclaimed play. A portion of the proceeds from this special performance will benefit the newly founded non-profit, "Helping Young Mothers Mentor". This organization specializes in helping young mothers, ages 12-18, who do not have a place of residence during their pregnancy. "It is a blessing to be in a position to support causes that can encourage others," says Greg Stallworth, Playwright and Producer for Emerald Entertainment. The company is excited to bring Donna Winston, Cicely Cobbins and David Livers back to the stage under the direction of Terri Robinson.

Synopsis: A hilarious one-act romantic comedy involving the trials and tribulations of Sanford Davis, a retired and extremely single postal worker. Attempting to avoid another lonely weekend, Sanford seeks companionship through the singles columns. There it is! "Young woman seeks sexy older man to spend pleasurable evenings." Sanford responds to the ad and is soon meeting the new woman of his dreams, Eve. However, Eve comes with two friends, Destiny and Eternity, and none of the women have Sanford's best interest at heart. The three partners in crime take Sanford on a journey through the "Garden of Love" he'll not soon forget.
Tickets: All seats $20, reserved seating.On sale now by phone, at the door, or on-line.
Both productions have been rated PG-13 by the producer.