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Auditions for "Quilters" - Rabbit Run Theater
by RRCAA 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater's Production of "Quilters" Rabbit Run Theater announces auditions for the upcoming production of the musical "Quilters" by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek. Auditions are by appointment Dec. 5 and 6 at 7:00 pm at the C. K. Rickel Theatre in the Royce Hall for Fine and Performing Arts at Lake Erie College. Royce Hall is located on the east side of the LEC campus off of Gillett St. A mother and her six daughters tell this moving story of pioneer life, taken from the handwritten diaries of women who helped settle the west. Originally developed and produced by the Denver Center Theatre Company, this joyous and moving celebration of American womanhood became a record-setting regional theater success before its presentations on Broadway and at the Edinburgh Festival. Quilters blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches or "blocks" with music, dance and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. The musical has been called "a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the houselights have dimmed." There are seven roles available for women ages 15 through 65. The women in the show play multiple roles, ages, and genders. Actors must be able to sing in parts and be good with harmonies. Strong character actors desired. All ethnicities welcome. Actors auditioning should be prepared to sing 32 measures of a musical theatre ballad or folk song. Please bring sheet music for accompaniment; no pre-recorded accompaniment. Actors will also be asked to read a selection from the script. To make an audition appointment, call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. "Quilters" is directed by Brint Learned, with musical direction by Alex Ulle and choreography by Rachel Irwin. Production dates are Feb. 9 through Mar. 4, 2018, at the C. K. Rickel Theatre on the campus of Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH. For more information visit www.rabbitrunonline.org. or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. "Quilters" is made possible in part by funding through the Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Fund and the Ohio Arts Council.

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "Elf the Musical Jr."
by North Canton Playhouse 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Elf the Musical Jr." Directed by Lisa PaynterMusic by Matthew Sklar and Chad BeguelinBook by Thomas Meehan and Bob MartinElf the Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International Performance Dates: November 30 - December 17, 2017 Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E., North Canton)Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Elf the Musical Jr. tickets".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis:Based on the popular holiday movie "Elf", this hilarious and heart-warming show follows Buddy's journey to find his dad. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

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North Canton Playhouse announces audtions for "All Shook Up"
by North Canton Playhouse 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

All Shook Up auditions Ages 14 and up NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE Sunday Dec.10th and Monday Dec. 11th, 2017 Directed by Delorna Toy Choreograghed by Sarah Jane Toy Musically Directed by Sandy Wallace Rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm ( some Saturdays will be added ) Performances run March 2-18, Fridays @ 7:30 pm, Saturdays @ 2:30 and 7:30 pm and Sundays @ 2:30 pm Auditions are by appointment only. Time slots available in 10 minute increments on Sunday Dec. 10th from 6-9 pm and Monday Dec. 11th from 6-9 pm. Sign Up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848AAA828A4F94-auditions Callbacks will be Tuesday Dec. 12th @ 6:00 pm Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that shows off your vocal ability. You may sing A cappella or bring sheet music. An accompanist will be available. If available, please bring a current head shot or photo and resume. North Canton Playhouse is located inside Hoover High School at 525 7th st. N.E. North Canton, Ohio 44720 Please enter at door # 5 If you have any questions please email Delorna Toy at delornatoy(a)gmail.com

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Mike and Mary's Great American Songbook
by Mary 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Mike and Mary and the Great American Songbook If you are looking for entertainment for your customers, next party, special event, or fundraiser, consider Mike and Mary. They are a jazz and pop duo specializing in the music of the Great American Songbook. A delight to those who are familiar with the music as well as to those who are hearing it for the first time, audiences love their interactive, intimate cabaret style.. For contact information as well as song samples, videos and biographies, please visit their website at <http://www.mikeandmary/> www.mikeandmary music.com

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CALLING ALL STORYTELLERS on 11/29 for stories about "Food, Glorious Food!"
by Wandering Aesthetics 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Wandering Aesthetics, The Akronist and Jilly’s Music Room in partnership with Summit Food Coalition and Countryside Conservancy present… Full Circle Storytelling, Vol. 3 (Prompt: Food, Glorious Food!) Featured Emcee: Dana Norris of ‘Story Club Cleveland’ ABOUT FULL CIRCLE STORYTELLING “Experienced my first storytelling last night at Jilly's. I'm hooked. The vibe was so wonderful, the all-inclusive atmosphere they created was like medicine.” ― Danielle Sawat Open to all, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a prompt and the idea: everyone has a story. Sign up to tell a true story inspired by the evening’s prompt or just come to enjoy the evening! (No experience necessary.) Co-hosted by Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly's Music Room and The Akronist, this intimate evening of storytelling will conjure the spirit of community. Stories range from heart wrenching to hysterical – and everywhere in-between! Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. This Full Circle Storytelling event will be held on Wednesday, November 29th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • Akron, OH 44308. Registration is encouraged, (especially for storytellers), but not required. To register or for more information, please visit www.watheatre.com/fullcircle <http://www.watheatre.com/fullcircle>, email info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com> or call 330.612.3090. THE PROMPT: ‘Food, Glorious Food!’ Oh food! Wonderful food! Marvelous food! Glorious food! Let’s be real for a minute: we all love food. Sometimes it’s a love/hate relationship, but without food, we’d just… die. For better or worse, food has us in its thrall. Join Wandering Aesthetics with emcee Dana Norris (Story Club Cleveland) to share stories about “Food, Glorious Food!” …Even if the stories aren’t so glorious. Prompt inspired by submission from: Beth Knorr, Director of Summit Food Coalition November’s Full Circle event is being presented in partnership with Countryside Conservancy and Summit Food Coalition. As part of this collaboration, Jilly’s Music Room will serve a delicious specialty cocktail inspired by local ingredients. Additionally, the evening will feature a “recipe swap”– a Full Circle variation of Countryside’s monthly “Local Food Swap” events. Anyone can participate by bringing two copies of a favorite recipe. FULL CIRCLE STORYTELLING MISSION STATEMENT Full Circle is a successful monthly storytelling event open to the community. Telling their own true tales, Akronites place themselves at the center of their own life journeys. We use the art of narrative to ignite understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges– not walls– within our community.’ SUMMIT FOOD COALITION MISSION STATEMENT Summit Food Coalition works to improve access to healthy food for all Summit County residents, and spur economic opportunities for farmers and food entrepreneurs. We are a coalition of organizations and individuals who are passionate about helping everyone in our community find local food sources, and eat more healthfully. For more information, visit: https://www.summitfoodcoalition.org/ <https://www.summitfoodcoalition.org/> COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVANCY MISSIONS STATEMENT The purpose of Countryside Conservancy is to connect people, food, and land by increasing public awareness of how food and farming impact personal, community, and environmental health, and by inspiring personal commitment to building a resilient, sustainable food culture. We pursue our purpose across Northeast Ohio through numerous regional collaborations and a unique partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park. For more information, visit: http://www.cvcountryside.org <http://www.cvcountryside.org/>

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Liz Huff & Tim Cornett & Crooked River Comedy at Kennedy's on 12/2, at 3pm
by Liz Huff 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

*THIS SATURDAY - December 2, at 3pm at Kennedy's at Playhouse Square* as part of the *Cleveland Comedy Festival. <http://www.clevelandcomedyfestival.com/>* Tim Cornett <https://www.facebook.com/tim.cornett1?fref=mentions> and Liz Huff <https://www.facebook.com/lizhuffperformer/> are putting on a variety show! Great fun, great guests! Crooked River Comedy <http://www.crookedrivercomedy.com/about.html> (*James Catullo, Patrick French, *&* Deena Nyer Mendlowitz*), will be doing some improv comedy, with *Joe Barone* on keyboards, and writer/improviser *Kim Pride* joining us onstage! *Tickets* available here: Liz and Tim and A Crooked Christmas, Dec. 2 at 3pm <http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/liz-huff-friends-music-and-com…> FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/130750587632517/ Hope to see you at the show! Liz Huff -- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe *Live holiday shows on Dec 2 at 3pm at Kennedy's at Playhouse Square <http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/liz-huff-friends-music-and-com…> and Dec. 19 at 7:00pm at Nighttown <https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=3175E7…> * *Hear my music at *lizhuff.bandcamp.com and iTunes <https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-favorite-things-christmas/id1066108474> *Sign up for newsletter: The Magic of What If (Musically Inclined, Chocolate Fueled) <https://tinyletter.com/LizHuff>* *Member, Class of 2017 | **Cleveland Bridge Builders <http://cleveleads.org/CBB>* *Visit my performer page on Facebook*: Liz Huff <https://www.facebook.com/lizhuffperformer/> *Connect with me on* LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-huff-5532957/> Twitter/Twinkletoz <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz> lizhuff.net/

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This Friday! The Chaste Genius and His Deathray Gun opens at convergence-contiuum
by convergence-continuum 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

OPENING THIS FRIDAY AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM_!_ _THE CHASTE GENIUS AND HIS DEATHRAY GUN___ ____ WORLD PREMIERE BY CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHT CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON _BE ELECTRIFIED BY THE STRANGE TALE OF FREAKY GENIUS NIKOLA TESLA! _ On his last night on this planet, tormented genius Tesla wrestles, within the universe of his gigantic brain, with the friends and detractors in his life – Edison, Einstein, Twain, Westinghouse, and Anna, his only true love – other than a treasured pigeon! Despite his breakthrough inventions (alternating current, fluorescent bulbs, lasers, robotics, wireless power and even a death ray), the eccentric inventor has fallen into obscurity. But tonight he’s ready to challenge his critics before riding his beloved electric currents into the Great Beyond. _The Chaste Genius and His Deathray Gun _is directed by convergence-continuum director Geoffrey Hoffman. The cast features actors Robert Hawkes (as Nikola Tesla), Rob Branch, Nicole McLaughlin-Lublin and Val Kozlenko. _The Chaste Genius and His Deathray Gun _opens this Fri, Dec 1 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Dec 16 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Fri & Sat tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students; Thurs tickets are $15, $12 and $8. Reservations and information at convergence-continuum.org [1] and 216-687-0074_._ Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org

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CHILDREN OF EDEN AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND!
by fctheatre 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... CHILDREN OF EDEN Book by John Caird Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine Directed by Nate Sayatovich Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti In the beginning, Adam and Eve live in a state of perfection with their Father. But when they eat from the Tree of Knowledge, their disobedience sets off a powerful chain of events spanning generations, and leaves the far reaches of their bloodline searching for the way back to Eden. Forbidden fruit, floods, and forgiveness come together for this sweeping musical saga based on the book of Genesis. PERFORMANCES March 9-25, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Saturday, December 2, 11:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, December 3, 6:30PM-8:30PM BY APPOINTMENT. Call (440) 949-5200 to schedule a 5-minute slot. Actors should prepare one 32 bar selection in the style of the show. Accompanist provided. This production is committed to a multigenerational and multicultural cast. Children and persons of color are encouraged to audition. All actors cast receive a stipend. Questions, for more info or to schedule an audition call (440) 949-5200. Children of Eden Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com> CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Father Protective, loving, and reminiscent of God. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Adam / Noah Adam: Eve's bright and childlike partner. He is initially devout to Father and loving to his wife & children. Later plagued by guilt. Hard-working and reserved. Noah: rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds the ark to save his family and honor Father. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Eve / Mama Eve: curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose an imperfect life of knowledge over a perfect life of innocence. Mama: Noah's wife and inherently motherly. She possesses a gentle strength, is reassuring, and serves as the mediator of the family. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Cain / Japheth Cain: Abel's older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother's footsteps and longs for the companionship of other humans. He is strong, stubborn, and independent. Japeth: in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. He is Noah's youngest son. Clever, rebellious, stubborn. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Abel / Ham Abel: Cain's younger and more conservative brother who follows the "rules". He chooses his parents over Cain. Ham: Japeth's middle brother and Aphra's husband. He is not as docile as Japheth, nor as hot headed as Shem. Looks up to and follows Shem's lead. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Seth / Shem Seth: Adam and Eve's third son and their family's second chance at life. He is innocently adventurous. Shem: the oldest of Noah's three sons. Married to Aysha, he is impulsive, strong, and hot-tempered. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Aphra Ham's pregnant wife. Longs for the flood to be over and is constantly worrying. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Aysha Shem's wife. Cynically bitter and constantly accusing those aboard the ark. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Yonah Noah's servant who falls in love with Japheth and becomes his wife. A descendent of Cain. She is strong, yet humble, kind, and smart. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Young Cain The older of the two brothers. Is curious and questioning like his mother. Intense. Age: 10 to 13 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Young Abel The younger of the two brothers. Favors his father in personality. Obedient and devout. Age: 8 to 11 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Ensemble Family members, children, storytellers

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Swing dance with Blues Deville and Get Hep Swing at the Lakewood Masonic Temple Friday, December 8th. Beginners welcome!
by Valerie Salstrom 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

The Lakewood Masonic Temple swing dance at 15300 Detroit Avenue is the longest running swing dance in the Cleveland area. Amazing live music and DJs have been keeping everyone's toes tapping the second Friday of every month since before 1998. We have one of the biggest swing dances in the area with over 150 people attending each month. Attendees have a variety of dance experience (including none) and come from all walks of life and ages. You will not need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the dance lesson. How often do you get to meet 50-100 new people in under an hour? We provide the highest quality swing dance instruction from some of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet. Our staff includes regional, national and international swing dance competitors (and winners) in multiple swing dance forms. Dances are $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID, $5 for first timers. From 8-9pm Get Hep Swing instructors lead a beginner-friendly, jitterbug lesson. Remember, you do not need a partner because we rotate partners during the lesson. 9pm-12am Blues Deville plays swing dance-able music of the jump blues and jazz standard variety...and sometimes a latin number too. DJs play a variety of swing dance-able tunes during the band breaks. We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :) We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has a gritty earthiness that is incredibly empowering and joyful. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. Attire is anything from casual to dressy. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and will allow you to pivot and turn easily. We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at the Slovenian Workmen's Home. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, performances and special topic workshops. For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info(a)gethepswing.com

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wanted: web designer/social media consultant
by Ann Marie 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Seeking website designer and social media assistance: Arts in Strongsville, a non-profit organization is seeking someone to build a new website and update it throughout the year. (Four large events per year.) Assistance/consulting also needed regarding effective use of social media accounts. Serious candidates only. Stipend negotiable. Please send cover letter/resume to Ann Marie at amirwin(a)roadrunner.com <mailto:amirwin@roadrunner.com>

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