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Auditions: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", with a few new wrinkles
by Bill & Mark Corcoran 17 Dec '18

17 Dec '18

Theatre in the Circle AUDITIONS Have you always wanted to play Charlie, Lucy, Snoopy, Linus or Sally in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”? Thought you were too old? Let’s add some non-traditional wrinkles (pun intended) to this production. Theatre in the Circle hopes to use talented, enthusiastic actors “of a certain age” for its upcoming production. Age 50 and then some actors are encouraged to audition. Production dates: May 9-12, 2019 Rehearsal dates TBA Audition times are available on Saturday, December 22 from 10 am to noon, and Sunday, December 23 from 4 to 6 pm. AEA Guest Artist contracts will be considered. Use this link to select and reserve your time: https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/theatreinthecircle/auditions <https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/theatreinthecircle/auditions> You may also submit your resume and headshot to info(a)theatreinthecircle.com <mailto:info@theatreinthecircle.com> and request a private audition on another date or time. Bill & Mark Corcoran theatreinthecircle(a)gmail.com <mailto:theatreinthecircle@gmail.com> 1890 E. 107th Street, Apt. 520 Cleveland Ohio 44106 216-282-9424 <tel:216-282-9424> theatreinthecircle.com <http://theatreinthecircle.com/>

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SWEENEY TODD AUDITIONS!
by gmskerritt＠aol.com 17 Dec '18

17 Dec '18

Audition Notice!THE HAPPY ENDING LYRIC PLAYERS PRESENTSWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET*We do not pre-cast, all roles available!* Please prepare 32 bars of a song of a similar style. Be prepared with sheet music. Accompanist will be provided. Those auditioning will be asked to do cold reading.Audition Dates:January 19th 2pm-5pmJanuary 20th 1pm-4pmJanuary 21st 7pm-9pm Callbacks (If Needed)January 23rd 7pm-9pm Show RunMarch 29th-April 7th Auditions will be held at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland3630 Fairmount Blvd (at Eaton Road)Shaker Heights, OH 44118 Please email our producer Kelley Pernicone with any questions! kpernicone(a)gmail.com

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Stagecrafters Presents CINDERELLA
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 17 Dec '18

17 Dec '18

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Orange Community Education and Recreation* *STAGECRAFTERS PRESENTS…* *CINDERELLA* *January 18 and 19, 2019 at 7:00pm* *January 19, 2019 at 2:00pm* Orange High School Auditorium 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 *Tickets $10 at the door * Impossible things are happening every day Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation -- *Jackie DiFrangia* *Stagecrafters Associate* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103 <216-831-8601%20ext.%20510>* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Auditions / none too fragile /
by Sean Derry 16 Dec '18

16 Dec '18

Who: none too fragile theatre What : Auditions When: Sat., Dec. 22nd. 2 - 6pm Sun., Dec. 23rd. 4 - 8pm Where: none too fragile theatre 1835 Merriman Rd. Akron, Ohio 44221 (Enter through Pub Bricco) Auditions will consist of cold readings from the respective scripts which will be available for 2 hours before auditions start beginning. Please Email Sean Derry (sjsderry(a)gmail.com) to confirm participation for either day and time desired. ****************************************** Show: Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz Directed by Sean Derry Performance Dates: February 8th - 23rd Rehearsal Dates: January 14th - Feb. 7th Sun., 6 hrs/ Mon., Tues., & Thur., 4 hrs Story: Just when you thought you'd heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz's acclaimed dramatic thriller is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. What you dont know can hurt you! Roles: Adam - Owner of Yankee Tavern & a graduate student Late 20's/early 30's Any ethnicity Kate - Already Cast Ray - Already Cast Palmer - a mysterious man- Looks like former military/ could be CIA, FBI, NSA or Homeland Security Agent. 40's - 50's Any Ethnicity AEA contracts are available. Non-Equity Roles receive a $600 stipend. ****************************************** Show: Prodigal Son by John Patrick Shanley Directed by Sean Derry Performance Dates: March 22 - Apr. 6th Rehearsal Dates: Feb. 25th - March 21st Sun. 6 hrs,/ Mon.,Tues., & Thurs.,4 hrs Story: A 17-year old boy from the Bronx suddenly finds himself in a private school in New Hampshire, during the late 1960's. He's violent, gifted, alienated, and on fire with a ferocious loneliness.Two faculty members wrestle with the dilemma: Is the kid a star or a disaster? A passionate, explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of salvation or destruction. Roles: Jim Quinn - young man from the Bronx, former student of New England Private High School 19 - 30 White Carl Schmitt - New England Private School Headmaster Late 30's - 40's White Alan Hoffman - Private School Teacher in New England Late 30's - 40's White Austin - Young male, private school student 18 - early 20's White Louise Schmitt - wife of Private School Headmaster, she has lost a young child in a car accident Late 30's - Early 40's White AEA contracts are available. Non-Equity Roles receive a $600 stipend. -Sean Derry- Co-Artistic Director none too fragile theatre 330.606.5317

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AUDITIONS - MONDAY AND TUESDAY - GUYS AND DOLLS
by Dane CT Leasure 16 Dec '18

16 Dec '18

Rubber City Theatre is holding follow up auditions for 2018/2019 mainstage season production of Guys and Dolls. We are casting local non-union actors. Audition appointments are by appointment only. WHEN: Monday, December 17 from 6:00-9:00pm Tuesday, December 18 from 6:00- 9:00pm Video Submissions see below. WHERE: The Black Box at Fort Romig 2207 Romig Rd Akron, OH 44320 AVAILABLE ROLES: SEE BELOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Please include your name, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within two business days. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. AEA contracts: No AEA contracts for Guys and Dolls. Non- AEA contracts: Adult Non-AEA Contracts will pay $75 - $100 stipend, depending on role. PREPARATION: Please prepare 32 bars from a musical. You will be auditioning for Dane CT Leasure, Artistic Director of Rubber City Theatre (director of Guys and Dolls), Sarah Bailey (Choreographer), and Sharon Alberson (Music Director). Please bring two copies of your most current headshot and resume. VIDEO AUDITIONS: We will be accepting video auditions through 12/22. Please record one musical theatre song of your choosing and send with your headshot and resume to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Rehearsals: Please note rehearsals are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30-10:00pm, and Sundays from 4:00-9:00pm. The final week of rehearsal will end of Wednesday and tech will begin on Saturday 2:00-6:00pm followed by a Sunday from 4:00-9:00pm. At the beginning of the week leading into opening, we will have Monday off. Performances are typically Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2:30pm. We will only allow a few conflicts during the rehearsal process, no conflicts during tech and show run. In reference to the character descriptions below - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville). Guys and Dolls February 15- March 3, 2019 Director: Dane CT Leasure First rehearsal: January 14, 2019 Opens: February 15, 2019 Closes: March 3, 2019 Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Available roles: (all roles are available for any ethnicity) Sarah Brown: F 20s to 30s Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Harry The Horse: M 30s-40s Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Lt. Brannigan: M 40s-50s Sky Masterson: M 30s-40s Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Ensemble (two female ensemble) Sightseers, Mission Band (Agatha), Hot Box Girls, Waiters, Cuban Dancers

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Music Director Needed for CVLT’s Young Frankenstein
by Will C Crosby 16 Dec '18

16 Dec '18

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is looking for a Music Director for... Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein Directed by Will C Crosby Choreography by Jen Justice PERFORMANCE DATES: July 19th- August 10th AUDITION DATES: Auditions are March 25th and 26th with Callbacks on the 28th REHEARSALS: Starting June 3rd, rehearsal will take place Sun-Thurs 7pm-10pm. STIPEND: Competitive stipend available. Inquire within. Interested parties should contact Director, Will C Crosby at willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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New Sketch Writing and Improv Classes in January with Michael Busch (Conan, The Goldbergs)
by Michael Busch 16 Dec '18

16 Dec '18

SKETCH WRITING AND LONGFORM IMPROV CLASSES Michael Busch is offering new sketch writing and improv classes beginning January 2019. Sketch Comedy Writing - for any level Improv 1 - for beginners or those who have short form experience Improv 2 - for those who have taken Improv 1 or already perform long form improv *HOLIDAY SPECIAL - sign up before 12/25 and get $25 off* *For class details and sign-up information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes>* ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Michael Busch <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/>, most recently seen on the new season of Adam Ruins Everything, grew up in Mentor, Ohio, and has spent the past 15 years working as an actor, writer, and producer in Los Angeles. You may recognize him as the Sprint Guy from those omnipresent Alltel commercials awhile back; his other TV credits include The Goldbergs, Glee, The Middle, Key & Peele, and recurring sketches on Conan. When in LA he is a regular performer at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre; in Cleveland you can catch him most Tuesdays at The Mike Polk Jr Show Live and 12/28 hosting The Hollywood Hangover Show at Pickwick. He is a graduate of IO West <https://www.io-west.com/>’s improv program and studied at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre <https://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/> with UCB founders Matt Besser <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/3772> and Matt Walsh <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/2292>, among others. He was a member of House Improv (Harold) Teams at both IO West and UCBTLA, as well as various independent improv groups. -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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From Dover Players Community Theater: Actors and actresses needed for roles in The High Road, a new drama by an award-winning local playwright, Gregory J. Lavelle.
by Mark Little 15 Dec '18

15 Dec '18

>From Dover Players Community Theater: Actors and actresses needed for roles in The High Road, a new drama by an award-winning local playwright, Gregory J. Lavelle. MINIMUM CAST REQUIREMENTS 7 Caucasian males, 2 Caucasian females, 3 African-American males, 1 African-American female, 1 African-American male child. Additional casting note: Any number of African-Americans can participate in the slave house scene and any number of African-American children can participate in the school scene. SYNOPSIS: The High Road is set in the parlor of a mansion on a cotton plantation in Alabama in February of 1860, the year before the start of the Civil War. James Forsythe, age twenty-five, has just returned from studying in the North after the sudden death of his mother. When informed that his father is dying and that he must take over the plantation, he forces a moral dilemma. He has come to believe that slavery is wrong and determines to free his slaves. He soon realizes that the slaves are held down more by their lack of education that their physical chains. James determines to take the high road to lead them to freedom. PERFORMANCE DATES: Feb. 8-10, Feb. 15-17 and Feb. 22-24 PERFORMANCE TIMES: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm PERFORMANCE and REHEARSAL LOCATION: NOUMC, 4600 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, OH REHEARSALS: From 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays beginning on Monday, January 7th CONTACT: Gregory J. Lavelle at 440-724-4538 or <mailto:lavellearb@aim.com> lavellearb(a)aim.com to schedule an audition or for additional information about the play or the characters.

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Headshots and production photography by Daren Stahl
by beezersh＠aol.com 15 Dec '18

15 Dec '18

Festive Greetings ! I am Daren Stahl. Also known as “Helen Todd’s husband” if you are in the musical theater or opera scene in CLE☺️. Read on if you are looking for new headshots or your first headshot. Or, if you need a production photographer I have much of my work available for preview in the links below. Peace and blessings, ~Daren Stahl Photography Headshots$75 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 4 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn “You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness...... we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone” ~ JulieContact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Production shots are one of the best ways to promote your theater’s product. Outdoor productions or indoor, I can help you get the word out for your next project . Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has worked for: Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Heights Youth Theater, Theatre in the Circle, and more. Production Photography $275 for a full-company dress rehearsal. Full Gallery access, downloads, and prints made available. SMALLER ENSEMBLES PAY LESS!. "Thanks to Daren Stahl photography for the great pictures!" ~ Mercury Theatre Company To view Daren's pricing page and for longer portrait sessions, senior photographs and more, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing To learn more about Daren and view his portfolio click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com OR you can contact through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photography www.darenstahl.smugmug.com

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"I'm Not Rappaport" starring Noah Budin & Bobby Williams @Ensemble Theatre!
by Ensemble Theatre 15 Dec '18

15 Dec '18

ENSEMBLE THEATRE continues its 39th consecutive Season! *-THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT-* Produced in association with Ensemble Theatre! *For ONE WEEKEND ONLY!* Herb Garner's *I'm Not Rappaport.* Starring *Noah Budin *and *Bobby Williams. * Directed by* Jacqi Loewy * *One Weekend ONLY!!!* December 20-23, 2018. *MainStage*Theater The author of *A Thousand Clowns* brings us another set of the particular creatures that are New Yorkers.* I’m Not Rappaport* takes place under a bridge in Central Park, where two octogenarians – one white, one black – meet regularly, determined to fight off all attempts to put them out to pasture. Nat is a cantankerous Communist whose daughter is urging him into the old folks’ home. Midge, an apartment superintendent spends his days in the park hiding in the past, and hiding from his disgruntled tenants. "Rambunctiously funny." - New York Post "A warm and entertaining evening." - WWD Our entire 2018|2019 Season will take place in the heart of *Coventry Village* on the *Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus!!*! 2843 W. Washington Blvd | Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 So JOIN US! What stories we have to tell! We are also excited to partner with the *Heights Libraries* for additional programming through out the season! Stay tuned for a schedule of surrounding activities and talkbacks!! Check our website for details!! *PERFORMANCES: * Thursday @7pm. Friday & Saturday 8pm. Sunday @2pm. 216-202-0938 | tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org With an amazing cast and crew of LOCAL artists! *Noah Budin* as Nat *Bobby Williams* as Midge *Corey Knick *as Danforth *Celeste Cosentino* as Clara *Kelly Strand *as Laurie *Whit Lowell* as The Cowboy/Giley *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 on Coventry and in the Coventry Parking Garage! Click link for* SINGLE TICKETS <https://squareup.com/store/ensemble-theatre-of-cleveland/item/rappaport>*. (On Sale NOW) *All tickets are $20.* *SEASON PASSES <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/season-tickets/>* are $34-$364. (On Sale NOW!) Ensemble Season passes are FLEX TICKET PACKAGES that can be used in any combination for any production (in our season.) You can also visit *www.ensembletheatreCLE.org <http://www.ensembletheatreCLE.org>* to purchase online and for more info! Call *216-202-0938* or email *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>* for more information! *Please consider a Donation to Ensemble Theatre's 2018 Year End Fund Drive! * The last year has been challenging, our rent has been raised and costs have generally risen, yet we are still committed to bringing you the award winning productions and community changing programs you EXPECT from Ensemble Theatre. *CLICK HERE <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/donations/>* to make an online donation to Ensemble's YE18 Fund Drive. Scroll to the bottom of the page for MAIL IN form! Donations/Gifts of $25 or more made by December 31st 2018 can be claimed for 2018 tax deductions! Ensemble Theatre is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is fully tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor. *Ensemble Theatre. Great Scripts! Cleveland Artists. * We look forward to seeing you in our audiences! -- *Information* info(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*

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