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Are You Looking for Costumes for Halloween
by Cleveland City Dance 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

Looking for Costumes you can move in? �Look no further. ��Items start at $1 and range up to $50 including some people have created with their imaginationMonday -Friday 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 4:30- 8:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm. � Information also available on classes, upcoming workshops and The Sugarplum Fairy Tea and The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker. Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Lakeland Theatre auditions for Merrily We Roll Along
by Martin Friedman 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

*Lakeland Civic Theatre* *Auditions for* *Merrily We Roll Along* Music and Lyrics by *Stephen Sondheim* Book by *George Furth* Directed by *Martin Friedman* Musical Direction by *Jordan Cooper* Sound Designed by *Eric Simna* Choreography by *Jennifer Justice* *The Play:* *Merrily We Roll Along, *written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was first produced in November of 1981, where it ran for 17 performances. Not very successful eh? It tells of the disintegration of the friendship of successful songwriter Franklin Shepard, his lyricist and best friend Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn. The action moves backward through time, from 1976 to 1957. This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three people. This show has great personal meaning to me. And while the book is problematic; I am confident that our production team and the actors that are cast can overcome this. This is one great play. And the roles; did I mention the roles? Each one of these six folks are wonderful roles with fully realized characterizations and motivations. It will take special actors/singers to breathe life into these people. *Audition Information:* *Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 23 and 24 at Lakeland Community College in Building D at 7:15pm. * *Auditions for the role of Frank Jr. (between the ages of 11 and 14 years of age) will ONLY take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 23 and 24 between the times of 5:45 and 6:45 pm. This is so they will be out by 7:00 pm. * *NO APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY.* *Please: **One 32 bar cut in the style of the show. A Sondheim piece is preferred. A strong command of musical styles and vocal athleticism is greatly needed for this show.* *You need only come to one of the audition dates**. YOU DO NOT NEED AN AUDITION TIME. JUST SHOW UP AT 7:15 AND WE WILL HAVE YOU SING and then READ. We will have everyone sing and they everyone will read from the script. * *CALLBACKS will be held on Wednesday, October 25 between 7:15 and 9:00pm.* *ALL ROLES ARE COMPENSATED. Sorry, no EQUITY contracts for this show. * *The Roles:* *Ranges are approximate* *Frank:* *Mid to late 30’s. Male. Piano playing experience is a bonus**. Range: A2 –Bb4.* *Charlie: **Mid to late 30’s. Male. ** Range: A#2- G#4.* *Mary:* *Mid to late 30’s. Female. ** Range: G3-Gb5.* *Beth: **Mid to late 30’s. Female. ** Range: A3-G5.* *Joe:* *Mid to late 40’s. Male. **Range: A2-F#4.* *Gussie: **Early 30’s. Female. ** Range: G3-C5.* *Frank Jr:* *11-13 years. Male. * *The ENSEMBLE**: 6-8 individuals (male and female evenly divided) that will play a multitude of characters and will have much to sing. Each ensemble member needs the vocal stamina and acting strength of the lead roles. Every ensemble member has multiple featured moments. Mid 20’s to mid-40’s. This is not a chopped liver ensemble.* *Production and Rehearsal Dates and Additional Information:* *Merrily We Roll Along **will open on Friday, February 2, 2018 and run through February 18, 2018. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. * *There will also be two presentations at NIGHTTOWN (in Cleveland Heights) on Monday, January 8 and Monday, January 23.** DECONSTRUCTING MERRILY is an evening of discussion and song centered around the triumphs and the failures of this unique Sondheim piece. **The roles of Frank, Mary, Charlie and Beth will be required to attend, but others may be asked to participate. You will be compensated for this work.* *REHEARSALS WILL BEGIN IN EARLY NOVEMBER.* *Due to the musical demands of this piece, early rehearsals are imperative. A detailed schedule for calls will be assigned according to availability. This music rehearsal time will address company moments but will mainly focus on detailed featured moments. These rehearsals may take place at a more central location with details to follow. * *November 3: 7-10:30pm* *November 4: 12noon- 4pm* *November 13: 7-10:30pm* *November 20: 7-10:30pm* *December 4: 7-10:30pm* *December 11: 7-10:30pm* *December 18: 7-10:30pm* *OUR NIGHTLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BEGIN ON JANUARY 2nd @ LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE. **Rehearsals will run nightly. YOU WILL ONLY BE CALLED WHEN YOU ARE NEEDED. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be available. Week nights, 7-10:30p, Saturdays **11am-4pm and Sundays 1-7pm.* *PARKING FOR AUDITIONS: For primary auditions you may park in the Faculty/Staff parking lot after 7pm, when the gate is open to the public. If you want to come earlier, or if you are bringing a young man for auditions, you can park in the student parking which is free. Auditions are being held in Building D which is the PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (PAC). * For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com or at 216/233-5441. Please also feel free to contact Jordan Cooper at jcooper27(a)me.com.

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Lakeland seeks Set and Lighting Designer for Merrily We Roll Along
by Martin Friedman 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

*Lakeland Civic Theatre* *Seeks a * *SET DESIGNER for* *Merrily We Roll Along* Music and Lyrics by *Stephen Sondheim* Book by *George Furth* Directed by *Martin Friedman* Musical Direction by *Jordan Cooper* Sound Designed by *Eric Simna* Choreography by *Jennifer Justice* *The Position: * The position we are seeking is for a *set and lighting designer *to work with a wonderful group of people on the Lakeland Theatre's production of *Merrily We Roll Along. *This play presents certain creative challenges that demand a person of not only a proven ability to collaborate, but also of using their design abilities to the utmost. The theatre is a classic proscenium arch design which has it's idiosyncrasies; good and bad. The position also includes a Technical Director and carpenter (to be hired). There is also a House Tech on premises. *The Play: Lakeland's production will open on February 2, 2018 and close on February 19. * *Merrily We Roll Along, *written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was first produced in November of 1981, where it ran for 17 performances. Not very successful eh? It tells of the disintegration of the friendship of successful songwriter Franklin Shepard, his lyricist and best friend Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn. The action moves backward through time, from 1976 to 1957. This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three people. This show has great personal meaning to me. And while the book is problematic; I am confident that our production team and the actors that are cast can overcome this. This is one great play. *For more information please feel free to write me, Martin Friedman, Producer and Director, at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com <martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com> or call at 216/233-5441 <(216)%20233-5441>. *

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The Rocky Horror Show - Only Two More Weekends - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

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Berko review: LES SYLPHIDES @ Cleveland Ballet
by Roy Berko 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *The “new” Cleveland Ballet, under the artistic leadership of Puerto Rico-born Gladisa Guadalupe, a former member of the “old” Cleveland Ballet, the Dennis Nahat-led company which left CLE for San Jose, California, has been officially named the Resident Ballet Company of Playhouse Square. * *Guadalupe, along with the ballet board’s CEO and Chair, Michael Krasnyansky, have developed a company which intends to “cultivate a world-class resident professional ballet company.”* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Bagpiper Needed
by Justin Brenis 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

Hello all, Any chance anyone out there is a bagpiper that would be willing to come and demonstrate/play a little bit for a preschool classes' International Day? Unfortunately, we don't have any funds available to pay, and I know that that can be a sticking point, so we totally understand! But if you don't mind helping educate a small class of kids ages 2-5 for a short period in the morning of Halloween out in Brecksville, please e-mail me back! Thanks, Justin Brenis

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CORRECTION: Audition: Wild West outlaws for Mapleside Farms
by Stunt Cat 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

CORRECTIONS: Need a lady to play Belle Starr 25-45 Need a Butch Cassidy 25-45 These are strolling characters at Mapleside Farms. It's a fun gig. $11/hr (you can make the equivalent of $100 per day) Must work both Sat 9-7p and Sun 9-6p. 15 min breaks, 30 min lunch. Send pic and resume to stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com Also NEEDED: CORRECTIONS: Another "stuntman" with stage combat experience and/or stunt fighting experience or a natural talent who's dying to learn, to play outlaw Johnny Ringo. 22-40 - This is also a strolling character who will break out into a fight scene with a group of others from time to time. This role pays $14/hr - MUST BE ABLE TO rehearse Thursday night 6-9 and Friday daytime (time to be determined). Please contact Martin Carlton ASAP at stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com Please send headshot and resume or pics and info. Martin Carlton Film and TV Credits <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138211/?ref_=nv_sr_1> 818-262-2796 <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Review of Cleveland Public Theatre's "The Family Claxon"
by Bob Abelman 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

CPT world premiere of ‘The Family Claxon’ too much of a good thing Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics There’s a sitcom on stage at Cleveland Public Theatre. Walk into the Gordon Square Theatre for the world premiere of Eric Coble’s “The Family Claxon” and you’ll be greeted by a mindlessly upbeat soundtrack reminiscent of “I Dream of Jeannie” and “Bewitched” theme songs. On stage is the same standard-issue TV Land family dwelling found in episodes of “Three’s Company,” “Charles in Charge” and “Harry and the Hendersons.” It comes complete with a prominent front door through which neighbors can barge in without warning, an open-plan living room through which family members can conduct their comedic business without distraction, and plenty of passageways for well-timed entrances and fast-paced exits. The first to enter are the caricature Claxons – the lovable, ne'er-do-well dad, Andrew (Abraham McNeil Adams), the take-charge mom, Evette (Coleen Longshaw), and the troublesome kid, Catie (Hillary Wheelock). The low concept storyline finds the Claxons preparing the house for a party intended to schmooze the executives of the global corporation that Grandad Claxon (Kayla Gray) founded and grandson Andrew so desperately wants to manage. The situation is fraught with ample and predictable opportunities for complication and the hilarious mayhem that will surely follow, courtesy of the colorful neighbors (Victoria Zajac, Ananias J. Dixon, JP Peralta, Maryann Elder, and Olivia Scicolone) who show up at all the most inopportune moments. In true sitcom fashion, the banter is littered with punch lines intended to generate the acceptable laugh-per-minute ratio. The comedy is physical and broad. And director Craig J. George makes sure that everything is played big and directly at the audience. The only thing missing is the laugh track. And that is when you remember that the CPT doesn’t do inanity. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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AUDITIONS ON NOVEMBER 4TH FOR A FEATURE FILM (PAID ROLES)
by Mod Boonyakanoke 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

It's a movie, with substance and an entertaining value, that I hope can inspire many people. A movie with meaningful emotional experiences that mirrors our humanity. MALE ROLES - age 28-65 FEMALE ROLES - age 28-65 Please send pictures of your headshot, and full body with no touch-up or photoshop, and (*important*) a DEMO REEL or something that I can see your performance so I can see what role you will suit. Thank you. Send to: modboonyakanoke(a)gmail.com

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PLAY CLUB reads DEATHTRAP next week!
by fctheatre 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

French Creek Theatre's Play Club! Read aloud and discuss a different play each month. ANY AND ALL WELCOME!!! Wednesday, October 25th 7:00PM-9:00PM Scripts and light refreshments provided. This month: Deathtrap<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathtrap_(play)> by Ira Levin<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Levin> REGISTER HERE by 10/23<https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/47807/> For more information call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 226 French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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