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BLACK NATIVITY @KARAMU!
by Marketing 07 Dec '18

07 Dec '18

Karamu House presents BLACK NATIVITY Written by Langston Hughes Running NOW Thru December 30, 2018 Jelliffe Theatre Karamu presents Black Nativity, Langston Hughes' famed retelling of The Nativity Story now through Sunday, December 30, 2018. Directed and Choreographed by Reggie Kelly, this soulful joyful production is performed in gospel style, and includes popular Christmas carols! For tickets, call 216.795.7077 or visit www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org>. THE ACTING COMPANY Michael Hives Bonita Jenkins Christina Johnson Rashawn Kadeem Kailyn Mack Delisa Medlea Renata Louise Napier Raven Platts Jordan Shores Nehemiah Spencer Bryan Tutwiley Darnell Weaver Kodee Williams Latonia Wilson CREATIVE TEAM Director-Choreographer: Reggie Kelly Stage Manager: Tyree Franklin Music Director: Ed Ridley, Jr. Vocal Director: Dr. David Thomas Scenic Design: Richard Morris, Jr. Lighting Design: Colleen Albrecht Costume Design: Miguel Osborne Sound Design: Ron Calhoun Technical Director: Prophet D. Seay Wardrobe Coordinator: Brielle McGrew Production Coordinator: Dora Farona Line Producer: Nathan A. Lilly Executive Producer: Tony F. Sias Karamu House, the oldest multicultural performing arts center in the country, is located at 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Tickets range from $25-$40. $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $20 for students (with valid ID) Special savings for groups of 25+! For tickets, please call 216.795.7077 or visit www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org>. ###

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Cleveland Dance Project Showcase Invitation
by Anna Cerveny 07 Dec '18

07 Dec '18

*You're invited to Cleveland Dance Project's Season 3 Showcase!* Featuring 18 short works with over 100 dancers, you'll see hip hop, acrobatics, pointe, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, and more! $10 online ticket sales close TODAY (Friday) at noon. $15 tickets at the door. *Saturday December 8, 2018* Two opportunities to see the show: *3pm & 7pm* *Cleveland Heights High School* 13263 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH Hope to see you there :) Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project 440.725.7778 clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / showcase <https://www.facebook.com/events/469349773575201/>

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HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE - WINTER BREAK CLASSES - 2018
by Beatrice Katz 07 Dec '18

07 Dec '18

*Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute **announces Winter-Break 2018 * Wednesday December 26th - Thursday December 27th - Friday December 28th. 10 am - 3:00 pm Fun and Exciting Classes for Everyone. *The program offers classes for students from first grade through college!* *The PRIME program* (grades 1-3) offers 3 full days filled with song, dance, theatre, crafts and games. Participants can register for one, two or all three days. Tuition is $75 per day. HBTI winter break <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=8752> (information and registration). *The Performing Arts Training* (Intermediate: grades 4-6, Secondary: grades 7 through college ) has a wide range of specialty classes from which to choose. Some are old favorites and some are brand new. Classes are leveled by age and skill. *Choices include:* "Acting for the Camera",and" Monologues" with* Dan Hendrock. "*Acting the Song 1,& 2" and "Duets" will be taught by *John Krol* and* Dan Hendrock. John Krol *will also teach some specialty vocal classes "Singing for a Character", "Using Your Head Voice" and “Belting”. Dance with *Bebe Weinberg Katz and Katie Zarecki* will include "Ballet 2", "Tap 1 and 2", "Leaps and Turns"," Partnering" and "Floor Barre" . *Ryan Zarecki* will lead three different Stage Combat classes: "Basics', "Combat Choreography" and "Swords and Daggers". Registration for these programs is by the class. Students can sign up for single or multiple classes. Tuition is $25 per class. HBTI winter break <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=8752> ( information and registration) To register or for additional information please checkout the HBTI link <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=8752> or contact HBTI director, Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu HBTI is an co-educational, arts training program sponsored by the performing arts department of Hathaway Brown School and is open to all area students. All classes are held at Hathaway Brown School. 19600 North Park Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44122 --

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GUYS AND DOLLS Auditions! - Paid
by Dane CT Leasure 06 Dec '18

06 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 couple 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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AUDITION: OMS short film "life was so unfair"
by Jeidy Soto 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Ohio Media School short film audition An Army Veteran becomes homeless after his divorce. Michael has struggle with PTSD for a while until he met Miranda a successful business woman that helps him to get back on his feet. It is a college project and it is non paid.All actors will be given Final cut and food and snacks will be provided. We will start filming next week in the Cleveland, OH area. Role needed: MICHAEL- Leading Role- A homeless Army Veteran age 30-40 MUST speak fluent Spanish. Must be available for 2 different looks. LISA- Michael’s wife age 30-40 Must Speak Fluent Spanish Please email jeidy.soto(a)gmail.com for more info.

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Singers needed for choral/orchestral piece
by Thomas Scott, Ph.D 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

First Congregational Church of Hudson is performing Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem with orchestra on Sunday 3 March 2019. Rehearsals begin Monday 7 January 2019 at 7:00p and continue every Monday until the performance. Interested singers can contact Dr. Thomas Scott at tscott(a)hudsonucc.org <mailto:tscott@hudsonucc.org> or by calling 330.650.4048.

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Adult and Teen Acting Classes in Lakewood!
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Hey Northeast Ohio Actors! Here is your chance to study acting with a working actor that will teach you the secret to auditioning well, getting booked and getting paid! Bryant Carroll is a professional film and television actor whose work can be seen frequently on such networks as Showtime, HBO, Netflix, MTV, and NBC. He has appeared on Broadway as an original cast member in the hit musical FOOTLOOSE and the City Center revival of HAIR. *Teen On Camera & Audition Class* In this six week class students, ages 13-17, learn the do's and don't of auditioning as well as the art of scene study. Students will begin the first week with a prepared monologue. From there they will learn how to command the room's attention, and create an environment. Students will learn how to break a scene down to get to the heart of each scene. They will also learn how to create the emotional arc that is needed to bring a fully fleshed out character to life. Final scenes are taped each and emailed to each student so that they can see what progress has been made. This Class is limited to 10 students per 6 week session to allow for the time and attention required. *Saturdays, January 12-February 16: 10am-1pm* *Adult Scene Study Class* This class is geared towards adults wanting to learn how to break the scene down and make split decisions that will help you book jobs and get paid!. The first week begins with an evaluation of where the student is and where they need to go. In the following weeks students work on prepared scenes that will be analyzed and workshopped This class is limited to 10 students and will last for 3-4 hours. *Wednesdays, January 9-February 13: 6pm-9pm* ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Bryant is a hometown guy but splits his time between NYC and Cleveland. He started his career dancing with Cleveland Ballet and Cleveland Opera. He began his theatre career at Willoughbly Fine Arts. He has worked with such Hollywood heavyweights as Steve Buscemi (Resevoir Dogs, Boardwalk Empire), Kathrine Hahn (Happyish, Bad Moms), the late great Michael Clarke Duncan (Green Mile), Deborah Ann Woll (Dare Devil), Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong), Dan Lauria (Wonder Years.) His latest movie was filmed right here in Cleveland, The dark comedy ANHEDONIA, starring Breckin Meyer (Clueless, Road Trip) and Emily Kinney (The Walking Dead) and Giselle Eisenberg (The Wolf of Wall Street, Life in Pieces.) Look for it at festivals in 2019. For more information and to enroll visit https://www.lakewoodyfa.com/actingclasses

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AUDITIONS - A Clear View: 1 acts - Independence Community Theater
by Independence Theater 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

*AUDITIONS* Auditions are being held for A Clear View, a series of one acts at Independence Community Theater. 6652 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio. *Audition Dates:Dec. 11 & 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm* Please email ictohio(a)gmail.com to sign up for a day. Please arrive at 7pm. Rehearsals: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, starting Jan 6. Bring conflicts Bring resume/write it down on form. We will cold read from the script You may be asked to read with an accent Depending on turnout we may hold callbacks Audition excerpts at: http://www.independencetheatre.org/auditions.php Some will be double cast. *Show Dates:* *March 1, 2; 8, 9; 15, 16, 2019 at 8:00pm* *March 10, 2019 at 2:00pm* *23 roles available.* *Main roles:* The Whole Shebang – Directed by Ian Howard - *The Student (M/W)*, mid-20's, earnest, enthusiastic, and currently rather anxious - *The Dean (M/W)*, wise, patient, experienced, balanced - *Professor A (M/W)*, skeptical, critical, cool - *Professor B (M/W),* instinctual, passionate, warm - *A Man (Harvey) (M)*, near 40, average, unexceptional, human - *A Woman (Edna) (W)*, the man's wife, same age, also average, unexceptional, human The Green Hill – Directed by Celia Lupton - *Jake (M)* – The main character searching for his mythical green hill - *Sandy (W)* – Jake's wife, who tries to understand his search A Long Trip – Directed by Celia Lupton - *The Man, Older* – He is sixty+ years old - *The Woman, Older* – She is sixty+ years old - *The Man, Younger *– He is the same man, but in his late teens or early twenties - *The Woman, Younger* – She is the same woman, but in her late teens or early twenties More roles and sides found at: http://www.independencetheatre.org/auditions.php

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The Gifts of the Magi Continues FRIDAY!
by fctheatre 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is pleased to present... THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI Music by Randy Courts Lyrics by Mark St. Germain & Randy Courts Directed by Jacqi Loewy Musical Direction by Jayne Kacik When you have nothing, what do you give the person who is your everything? Such is the plight of Jim & Della, a young, penniless couple in New York City on Christmas Eve. Searching for the perfect present for one another, they discover the richness of their love despite being poor in means. Taken from the short stories of O. Henry, warm your heart and spirit with The Gifts of the Magi. PERFORMANCES November 30 - December 16, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM TICKETS Adults $16-$18 Youth (under 18) $10 Call (440) 949-5200, purchase online<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily. FEATURING Melissa Anderson Erin Donovan Michael Knobloch Zach Palumbo Carla Petroski Corey Thur

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Ten Days to A Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker
by Cleveland City Dance 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Don't miss your chance to see this exciting performance series as City Ballet of Cleveland presents its annual holiday performance, The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker, on Saturday, December 15 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 pm at the Breen Center for Performing Arts. Including many local professional dancers including from Verb Ballets’ joining City Ballet of Cleveland to whisk audience members away to a magical land of a young girl’s dreams. Prepare for an exciting performance complete with the Mouse King and his army battling the 1920’s Cleveland Indians. Courtney Laves-Mearini directs these performances, sure to delight audience members of all ages. � Advance tickets for this holiday classic are $10 for children 17 and under, $20 for seniors, and $30 for adults. At the door, tickets are $15, $25 and $35, respectively. All parking is free. The Breen Center for Performing Arts is located at 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.cityballetofcleveland.org or call 216-848-9088. � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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