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Canal Fulton Players- Open Auditions for Shakespeare in Hollywood
by dvangaasbe＠aol.com 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Open Auditions for Ken Ludwig's raucous comedy, Shakespeare in Hollywood, which will be presented by the Canal Fulton Players on March 9-11, 16-18 at Pine Wood Acres, 4194 Butterbridge Road NW, North Lawrence, Ohio, will be held at the same place on January 3-4, 2018 at 7:00 pm each night. The play is about the making of the 1934 film, Midsummer's Night Dream, which starred James Cagney and Mickey Rooney. Due to a cosmic disturbance the actual fairies, Oberon, the Fairy King, and ...Puck, his mischievous aide, are transported to Hollywood and because they seem so real are actually cast in the movie. So reality meets fantasy, and fantasy meets reality as the producer and director tries to make heads or tails about the whole situation as Louella Parsons, the noted society page journalist, tries to figure out who the two new actors are. Six male parts with four female parts are available. There are several cameos which a male actor can all portray ranging from Jimmy Cagney to Johnny Weismuller. David Van Gaasbeek is the director. For further information, please call Mr. Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387, _____________________________________

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Auditions - SWEENEY TODD - Blank Canvas Theatre
by Blank Canvas Theatre 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Blank Canvas TheatreAuditions for SWEENEY TODDThe Demon Barber of Fleet Street Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by Hugh Wheeler Directed by Jonathan KronenbergerMusic Direction by Matthew DolanAssistant Music Direction by Bradley Wyner *Please note that the roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett have been pre-cast. See below for casting.ALL other roles are open. If Interested: Email Patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com to sign up for one of the below dates and include your ideal time for auditioning. Otherwise we will just assign you the best available slot. We will do our best to accommodate you. *If you can not make auditions please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible submit a video audition for consideration. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. Audition Date: Tuesday January 2nd and Wednesday January 3rd Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm (Time slots will be assigned every 5 minutes) What to prepare: Please prepare two contrasting 32 bars or short musical theatre songs in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Performance Dates: February 23rd - March 10th. Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm. Sunday performances will be at 7pm. (Show will open on a Friday night and close on a Saturday night) Rehearsals: Begin January 21st. Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly.*At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show. However we may explore the option if needed. Location: Blank Canvas Theatre 1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) Cleveland, OH 44102 (Click here for directions or visit our website at www.blankcanvastheatre.com) The StoryAn infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun! Character Breakdown * The age range for each character is flexible and all ethnicities and body types will be considered. Sweeney Todd: This role has been pre-cast and will be played by Patrick Ciamacco Mrs. Lovett: This role has been pre-cast and will be played by Trinidad Snider Anthony Hope: (Male, 20-30. Tenor Bb2-F4) A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. Johanna: (Female, 18-21. Soprano Bb3-A5) A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward. Beggar Woman: (Female, 35-50. Mezzo-Soprano Ab3-F5) A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. Adolfo Pirelli: (Male, 30-45. Tenor B2-C5) A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past. Tobias Ragg: (Male, 12-25. Tenor Bb2-Ab4) A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett. Judge Turpin: (Male, 50-65. Baritone E2-Gb4) A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd. Beadle Bamford: (Male, 40-55. Tenor D3-D5) A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin. ENSEMBLE: (Male & Female, 16-70. Basses, Tenors, Altos, Sopranos) Jonas Fogg, Bird Seller, Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Auditions Next Week
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES SYNOPSIS: An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a vagina workshop participant, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape, and a feminist happy to have found a man who "liked to look at it." Directed by: Katie Wells Auditions will take place on January 9th and 10th from 7-9pm Auditioners are asked to prepare a monologue similar to the style of the show and may be asked to cold read from the script. Rehearsals begin January 14th and will generally be held Sun-Thurs. Show dates are Fridays and Saturdays, March 9th-17th. All performances are at 8PM. Performers at Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theatre are considered volunteers and are unpaid. Please bring a current headshot/resume with you to auditions. *All women ages 18+ are encouraged to audition! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-vagina <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-vagina> * Any question, please email avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com

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THE LAST FIVE YEARS opens this weekend
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Written by Jason Robert Brown. The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. Directed/Musically Directed by Jared Sparks Stage Manager - Brad Vincent Pianist - Brent Schloneger Cast: Cathy Hiatt - Brooke Lytton Jamie Wellerstein - Brian Hirsch SHOW DATES: January 5th, 12th, and 13th at 8PM Tickets are $15, so get them while they Last!! Visit www.avenuearts.org for tickets.

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Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Video Editing Classes For Kids and Teens!
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

*UNLEASH YOUR CHILD'S INNER SPIELBERG!* The Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy is now enrolling students ages 10-17 for our January and February sessions! Kids will learn multiple aspects of filmmaking from award winning industry professionals at our studio in Lakewood. Classes include: - Film Appreciation (History) - Intro to Filmmaking - Screenwriting - Editing - Sketch Comedy The four week classes are held weekly from 6pm-8pm. For more information and to enroll visit www.lakewoodyfa.com <http://www.lakewoodyfa.com>

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STAGE COMBAT learning opportunities at Ohio Shakespeare Festival--Beginning at $10 a class
by Tess Burgler 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s Resident Fight Director Ryan Zarecki is offering many stage combat professional development opportunities this winter and spring. See the three listing bellowing including Monday FIGHT NIGHT (Stupid Sword Tricks), Blizzard Bash: Stage Combat Sundays (Unarmed, Rapier and Dagger, Sword Tricks) and an Actors’ Stage Combat Intensive (single sword, unarmed, and weapon-of-choice). Classes begins at just $10—seriously. Private lessons also offered-- http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/private-lessons/ January FIGHT NIGHT: 7:00-8:30, JANUARY 8 STUPID SWORD TRICKS $15 ($10 students) for 90 minute class Ages 14+ Fresh from our tour de force at Chicago's Winter Wonderland stage combat intensive, the Ohio Shakes team will share some of the tips (ahhh?) and tricks than we learned in the windy city. Focusing on single sword techniques for comedic effect. Register now: https://www.showclix.com/event/monday-fight-night Blizzard Bash: Stage Combat Sundays FEBRAURY 4, 11, & 18 2:00-4:00 EACH DAY Ages 14+ The Ohio Shakes fight team recently attended the Winter Wonderland Workshop stage combat intensive in Chicago--and we want to show some of our new skills to you! Beginners and experienced combatants welcome--our small class environment allows us to cater to your skill level. (Please note: while this workshop will be an excellent professional development opportunity, it does not qualify toward SAFD sanctioned contact hours.) 3 Day Registration--$60 2 Day Pass--$45 1 Day Pass--$30 February 4--Unarmed Combat. Every actor needs to know safe practices for unarmed combat. Learn slaps, punches, kicks, falls, and more. February 11--Rapier and Dagger. This swashbuckling combo is important material for all Shakespeare actors. February 18--Stupid Sword Tricks. Exactly as it sounds, these tricks are great for actors, and are pretty ridiculous. Register now: https://www.showclix.com/event/blizzard-bash-stage-combat-sundays Actor Stage Combat Intensive APRIL 7, 14, & 21 12:00-2:00 EACH DAY Ages 16+ This extended stage combat workshop is geared toward actors with previous stage combat experience. It's spring in NE Ohio--prepare for audition season with all those local Shakespeare companies by sharpening your stage combat skills. Small class environment allows us to meet students at their own skill level. This workshop will be more fast-paced and challenging than our normal FIGHT NIGHTs. 3 Day Registration--$75 2 Day Pass--$55 1 Day Pass--$35 April 7--Single Sword. Great prep for any swashbuckling shows--Single sword is a much needed skill set for any actor looking to tackle the classics. April 14--Unarmed. Whether it's West Side Story or As You Like It or everything in between, every theatre has a moment of unarmed combat in their season. Brush up on slaps, punches, falls, kicks, and more. April 21--Class Choice. For the final day of this intensive, we will poll the class to see which weapon the majority prefers to work on. We will choose among: Quarterstaff, Knife, Broadsword, Sword & Shield, Smallsword, or Rapier & Dagger. (Please note: while this workshop will be an excellent professional development opportunity, it does not qualify toward SAFD sanctioned contact hours.) Register now: https://www.showclix.com/event/actor-stage-combat-intensive

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There are ANGELS @ Ensemble Theatre! Opens Friday!
by Ensemble Theatre 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

ENSEMBLE THEATRE CONTINUES ITS* 2017-2018 SEASON* *WE THE PEOPLE* with: *ANGELS IN AMERICA* *PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES* by *Tony Kushner* Directed by *Celeste Cosentino* Assistant Directors * Sara Bogomolny & Tyler Whidden* New York City in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. In the first part of Tony Kushner's epic, a gay man is abandoned by his lover when he contracts the AIDS virus, and a closeted Mormon lawyer's marriage to his pill-popping wife stalls. **Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Award for Best Play, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.* *"Mr. Kushner has written the most thrilling American play in years.” *– The New York Times *“One of the most important pieces of theater to come out of the late 20th century.”* – Metro Weekly *"Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches shifts adeptly between the mythic and the visceral"*. -Darren Barefoot, The Georgia Straight *JANUARY 5TH- JANUARY 28TH!* *Fridays & Saturdays* @8pm. *Sundays* @2pm. In the MAINSTAGE THEATRE *Opening Night reception (January 5th) with Chocolate Covered Strawberries!* *Post Show Celebration at The Bottlehouse in Cleveland Heights! Drink specials for Ensemble Patrons! * *There will MANY events surrounding BOTH part of ANGELS IN AMERICA at Ensemble!* *We will be presenting Part Two: Perestroika April 27th through May 20th with the same amazing cast! * Panel Discussions, Talkbacks, Free Play Readings, Poetry Slams and more! January through May! Please Check our website as well as the "Special Events" tab for updates on dates, times and locations. With a great CAST of *CLEVELAND ACTORS:* *Jeffrey Grover** as Roy Cohn *Derdriu Ring** as Hannah Pitt *Kelly Strand *as Harper Pitt *James Alexander Rankin* as Joe Pitt *Craig Joseph* as Louis Ironson *Scott Esposito* as Prior Walter *Robert Hunter* as Belize *Inés Joris* as The Angel **Denotes Members of Actors’ Equity Association. * *Tickets $12-$25*. Senior, Student, & Group discounts available *Special BOGO for opening weekend!* Use "BOGO" Promo code online, by phone or at the door! *Pay-What-You-Can performance Sunday January 7. * Post show talkback on* Sunday January 7th *with* Director Celeste Cosentino and the Angels Cast. * Moderated by* Associate Artistic Director Tyler Whidden. * *BOX OFFICE INFORMATION* *216-321-2930 <(216)%20321-2930>* *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>* *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/>* to purchase online. *WHERE* Coventry PEACE Campus 2843 W. Washington Blvd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 *PARKING* Parking can be found in the Coventry School parking lot to the south of the theatre, also along Washington Blvd and surrounding streets as well as along Coventry and in the Coventry Parking Garage. *(Be aware of Meters).* Executive Artistic Director: *Celeste Cosentino* Associate Artistic Director: *Tyler Whidden* Director: *Celeste Cosentino* General Manager/Production Stage Manager: *Becca Moseley* Set/Projection/Lighting Design: *Ian Hinz* Technical Director/Carpenter:* August Scarpelli* Costumes: *Kelsey Tomlinson &* *Kayla Davis* Box Office: *Amy J. Strumbly & Kayla Davis. * We look forward to seeing you in our audience! Both part of Angels in America are produced as part of Ensemble Theatre's project *"Who are we, the people?" *which is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a* public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.* *PLEASE NOTE: This production contains VERY STRONG LANGUAGE and ADULT THEMES and may not be suitable for younger audiences! * -- Ensemble Theatre, Info. 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930 <(216)%20321-2930>/216-202-0938 <(216)%20202-0938> www.ensembletheatrecle.org | info(a)ensemble-theatre.org

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OPEN AUDITION for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (TEN LITTLE INDIANS) at Strongsville
by patricia dailyda 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Open audition for Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None (Ten Little Indians) at Strongsville Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road, 44136, on Sunday, January 7 from 2-5 pm. | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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CANCELLED AUDITION for GODSPELL at Strongsville
by patricia dailyda 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

There will be no further auditions for Godspell at Strongsville Community Theatre. | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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The Singing Angels 2018 Open Auditions
by Carol Thompson 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

The Singing Angels announce 2018 OPEN AUDITIONS Wednesday, January 10th, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday, January 13th, 10:00am – 2:00pm Auditions are first come, first served. Girls and Boys 4th grade thru age 16 No experience necessary- seeking children who love to sing!! Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, no accompaniment 2nd or 3rd Graders-call to enroll in The Littlest Angels Training Chorus!! Auditions are held at our rehearsal studios: Masonic Temple, 4th Floor 3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Parking lot available; enter from Euclid Avenue For further information: www.singingangels.org<http://www.singingangels.org/> charles(a)singingangels.org<mailto:charles@singingangels.org> (216) 432-5555 x.1500 for online auditions, auditions at a concert, or if an alternate audition date is needed.

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