<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>MARC MORITZ now offering Private Monologue and Acting Coaching</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><br></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>UPCOMING : CPH Non-Equity Generals (See Notice below)</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><br></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>This is a busy time for Auditions. Summer Theatres and College Theatre Programs will be Auditioning soon! </b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><br></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>ARE YOU PREPARED? </b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>I can prepare you to successfully Audition!</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><br></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>This the perfect time to find that perfect Contemporary & Classical Monologue. Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. Do you?</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><br></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>I have worked at GLTF, The Cleveland Playhouse as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for. I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work!</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as Juilliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared.</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>CONTACT: MARC MORITZ via Email or 216-255-1120</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Reasonable Rates! Available East & West Side Location</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>BIO:</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Marc Moritz (AEA) most recently appeared in YENTL at The Cleveland Playhouse and was a GLTF Company Member - appearing in INTO THE WOODS as well as THE CRUCIBLE , YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU & ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical Merrily We Roll Along . Theaters worked include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama and many more.Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of Ragtime. Also: Ten Minutes From Cleveland ,Cat In The Hat - Seussical ,Argan - Imaginary Invalid , Gremio - Taming Of The Shrew , Uncle John -Grapes Of Wrath , Alan -Baby , Touchstone - AsYou Like It , Ed - You Can't Take It with You -among others. Marc was the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops withPaul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell Universitywhere he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at The Cleveland Improv Institute, housed in the landmark Cleveland Hermit Club, and was on staff at Chicago's Second City Training Center. He currently Adjuncts at Kent State and JCU and received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University.</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><br></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>NOTICE:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></strong></p><p style="text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></strong></p><p style="text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE ANNOUNCES YOUNG TAP DANCER AUDITIONS FOR</strong></p><p style="text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><em style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MAURICE HINES IS TAPPIN' THRU LIFE</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">APRIL 26 FROM 3-7 PM</a></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>CLEVELAND, OH</strong><em> (April 10, 2014) </em>Cleveland Play House (CPH) will hold auditions for young tap dancers (under age 13) <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">on April 26</a> for their upcoming world premiere production of <strong><em>Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life.</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong>Starring dance legend Maurice Hines, this explosive production will pay tribute to the late Gregory Hines and a number of showbiz forerunners including Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Nat King Cole. Featuring contemporary tap icons The Manzari Brothers, and backed by the sizzling 9-piece band The Diva Orchestra, the evening will culminate in a tap-dancing extravaganza. Co-produced with Alliance Theatre and Arena Stage, <strong><em>Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life </em></strong>will dance its way onto PlayhouseSquare's Allen Theatre stage <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3">May 30 – June 29.</a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>Audition Information</strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Highly skilled tap dancers <strong>age 13 or younger</strong> are encouraged to audition for CPH's production of <strong><em>Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life.</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong>Dancers must be able to perform at an advanced level in order to audition for this paid role. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Auditions are by appointment only and will be held in CPH's downtown rehearsal spaces in the Middough Building (<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4">1901 E. 13</a><sup><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4">th</a></sup><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4"> Street</a>). Tappers should perform a 60-90 second routine which they have mastered, without music, and of a skill and energy level that could be used in the actual production. Tappers should note that the style of the show is more akin to the close-to-the-floor rhythm or "hoofing" style of Savion Glover than the lighter, athletic style of Fred Astaire or traditional Broadway tap. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To schedule an audition, please email <a href="mailto:casting@clevelandplayhouse.com">casting@clevelandplayhouse.com</a> and include:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">· Child's name and age</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">· Number of years the child has been tapping</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">· Parent's name and contact phone number</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">· Resume and current headshot or photo</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">· Times which child is available to audition <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://6" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6">on Saturday, April 26 between 3 and 7 p.m.</a><br><br>Rehearsals will be <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7">May 27-29</a> with additional rehearsals possible during preview period<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://8" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="8">from May 30 to June 4.</a> Rehearsals will begin daily at noon. It may be possible to rehearse the young tapper during afterschool hours if necessary. Performances are eight shows a week, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://9" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="9">Tuesday-Sunday</a>, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://10" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="10">from May 30 through June 29.</a> <br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> </strong></span><br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Maurice Hines</strong></span><br><br><strong>MAURICE HINES</strong> (<em>Creator, Choreographer, Performer</em>) Broadway credits include <em>Eubie</em>, <em>Bring Back Birdie</em><em> </em>with Chita Rivera and Donald O'Connor, <em>Sophisticated Ladies</em>, conceived/directed/choreographed/starred in <em>Uptown…It's Hot</em><em> </em>(1986 Tony Award Best Actor nomination) and collaborated with Maurice White to choreograph/direct the hip-hop musical <em>Hot Feet</em><em> </em>featuring the music of Earth, Wind, and Fire. Along with his brother and father, he performed in <em>Hines, Hines, & Dad</em><em> </em>in New York, Las Vegas, and Europe and also performed in <em>Uptown…It's Hot!</em><em> </em>(Atlantic City); choreographed <em>Hairspray</em><em> </em>(Santo Domingo); and choreographed/starred in <em>Dance, Dance, Dance Snap</em> and <em>Cool Papa's Party</em><em> </em>(Metro Stage, Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography). He starred in the national tour of <em>Guys and Dolls</em>, directed/choreographed/starred in the national tour of <em>Harlem Suite</em><em> </em>with successive leading ladies Jennifer Holiday, Stephanie Mills and Melba Moore and starred in the national tour of <em>Jelly's Last Jam</em>. Film credits include Francis Ford Coppola's <em>The Cotton Club</em>. At the age of five, Maurice studied tap at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in New York City. He created the dance company Ballet USA with Mercedes Ellington. Maurice has directed and choreographed many music videos, including <em>I'll Be Good to You</em>, the first release off of Quincy Jones' <em>Back on the Block</em> album. Maurice became the first African-American director for Radio City Music Hall when he directed <em>The</em><em>Radio</em><em> </em><em>City</em><em> Spectacular.</em> Maurice's latest album on Arbor Records <em>To Nat 'King' Cole, With Love</em> was released to critical acclaim.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Founded in 1915, <strong>Cleveland Play House</strong> is America's first professional regional theatre. Throughout its rich history, Cleveland Play House has remained dedicated to its mission to inspire, stimulate and entertain diverse audiences in Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards. It has produced more than 100 world and/or American premieres, and over its long history more than 12 million people have attended over 1,300 CPH productions. Cleveland Play House looks toward its centennial while performing in three state-of-the art venues at PlayhouseSquare in downtown Cleveland.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Ohio Arts Council helped fund Cleveland Play House with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. We also thank the residents of Cuyahoga County for supporting Cleveland Play House through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: start; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></p><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Sent from my iPad</span></div></body></html>