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Auditions for Straight White Men - ONE MONTH AWAY
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for STRAIGHT WHITE MEN LOCATED AT 324 CLEVELAND AVE NW CANTON OHIO, 44702 SYNOPSIS: When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can’t solve: When identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man? Directed by: David Lee, Co-Artistic Director Auditions will be held March 13th and 14th from 7-9pm All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin March 18th and will generally be held Sunday-Thursday. Show dates are May 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th at 8pm and May 13th at 2pm. CHARACTERS: Ed (Male, 50-70) - father of the family; a family man; good-natured, well-intentioned, liberal, and a bit sad since the passing of his wife. Matt (Male, 45-59) - politically and socially conscious and highly intelligent, but often uncomfortable in his skin; frustrated by the social expectations the world has for him; currently working a low-level temp job and living with his father. Jake (Male, 40-45) - a very successful banker; confident; recently divorced. Drew (Male, 35-40) - an award-winning writer and professor. Person In Charge 1 (Any Gender, Age) - gender nonconforming individual of any age or race; calls the shots, no irony. Person In Charge 2 (Any Gender, Age) - gender nonconforming individual of any age or race; calls the shots, no irony. SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-straight1 <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-straight1> Please email avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com> with any and all questions!

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Auditions for The Laramie Project
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for THE LARAMIE PROJECT Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Directed by: Jared Sparks, Co-Artistic Director Auditions will be held April 4th, from 7-9pm. All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin April 8th and with a flexible rehearsal schedule. Show dates are July 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 8pm and July 15th at 2pm. CHARACTERS: Actor One (Male) - Portrays: Stephen Belber, Doc O'Conner, Matt Galloway, Anonymous Friend of Aaron McKinney, Bill McKinney, Andrew Gomez, Fred Phelps, Mormon Spiritual Advisor, Conrad Miller Actor Two (Female) - Portrays: Amanda Gronich, Eileen Engen, Marge Murray, Baptist Minister, Trish Stiger, Shadow Actor Three (Female) - Portrays: Reggie Fluty, Rebecca Hilliker, Debbie the Waitress Actor Four (Male) - Portrays: Moises Kaufman, Philip Dubois, Stephen Mead Johnson, Murdock Cooper, Jon Peacock, Dennis Shepard, Harry Woods Actor Five (Male) - Portrays: Andy Paris, Jedadiah Schultz, Doug Laws, Dr. Cantway, Matt Mickelson, Russell Henderson, Aaron McKinney, Philip Dubois, Kerry Drake Actor Six (Male) - Portrays: Greg Pierotti, Detective Sergeant Hing, Phil LaBrie, Father Roger Schmit, Rulon Stacey, Detective Sergeant Rob Debree, Jonas Slonaker Actor Seven (Female) - Portrays: Barbara Pitts, Catherine Connolly, April Silva, Zubaida Ula, Sherry Aenonson, Lucy Thompson, Eileen Engen Actor Eight (Female) - Portrays: Leigh Fondakowski, Zackie Salmon, Alison Mears, Romaine Patterson, Aaron Kreifels, Tiffany Edwards PLEASE SIGN UP AT: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-thelaramie <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-thelaramie> Please email all questions to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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fyoo zh en '18: DANCE MEETS RESEARCH @ BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY Feb 14 - 17
by sara＠sarawhale.com 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

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AUDITIONS for GREASE at Sandstone Summer Theatre
by Chris Favre 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

*Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst, Ohio *is pleased to announce audition dates for our production of *Grease*, under the direction of Andrew Keller and Music Direction under Jayne Kacik. *Audition Dates:* March 3rd from 1 pm to 6 pm, and March 10th from 1 pm to 4 pm. *Location:* Choir room of the Amherst Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001 <https://maps.google.com/?q=548+Milan+Ave,+Amherst,+OH+44001&entry=gmail&sou…> . Choose one of the audition dates, and you may leave when finished. Come prepared with 32 bars in the style of the show, but not from the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. Headshots encouraged. *Performance Dates:* July 12, 13 and 14 at the Palace Theatre in Lorain. Please email us at sandstonesummertheatre(a)gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/amherstsst. *Synopsis:* At the heart of the *story* is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. They had a secret romance in summer, but now back in the context of school, peer-pressure and cliques make their love a bit more complicated.

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The King & I Role needing to be filled
by Marc Howard 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE Is in need of a young male singer/actor to fill the role of Lun Tha Lun Tha – Male (stage age 20s), Tenor (C3-G4), emissary of the Prince of Burma who falls helplessly in love with his country’s “present” to the King, Tuptim. Songs include, “We Kiss in a Shadow” and “I Have Dreamed.” Dancing involved. Please contact the director Dustin Oliver at dustinmoliver(a)gmail.com

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Announcing the 103rd Season at your Cleveland Play House
by Ryan Lucas 2 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

JOIN US! CPH 2018-19 Season Announcement Saturday, March 10 from 10:30am - 12:00pm RSVP FOR FREE ON OUR SITE -- https://goo.gl/DaNrxC Join your Cleveland Play House for our 2018-19 Season Announcement. Celebrate the new lineup for the 103rd season with scenes from EVERY upcoming production including performances by the Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program Students. Special incentives for renewing or subscribing at the event! Please RSVP by Monday, March 5th. 10:00 a.m. Allen Lobby Doors Open 10:30 a.m. Allen Theatre Doors Open 11:00 a.m. Season Announcement Noon Enjoy Refreshments in the Allen Lobby Ryan Lucas Marketing Associate Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.400.7004 rlucas(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:rlucas@clevelandplayhouse.com>

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SEUSSICAL Opens in Ashland This Friday
by Tricia Applegate 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Ashland University Theatre presents *SEUSSICAL, The Musical* *Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn AhrensBased on the Works of Dr. Seuss* Directed by *Teresa Durbin-Ames* | Musical Direction by *Brian Nabors* *February 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m.February 18 at 2 p.m. | Hugo Young Theatre* *Opening Reception: *Friday, Feb. 16 immediately following performance Ashland University Department of Theatre presents its final main stage show for the 2017-2018 season with *Seussical*, the musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. With music and lyrics by the award-winning team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, theAshland production is directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/c1ebc44a15/1af00b4fad/b4548411…> with musical direction by guest artist Brian Nabors, director of Choral Activities for Shelby City Schools. With 30 in the cast including 19 university students, an AU history professor and 10 community youth, performances are slated for Feb. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Feb. 18, in Hugo Young Theatre. One of the most performed shows in America, “*Seussical” *is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza for the whole family. All of the favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. With the season theme of “Building Bridges,” AU Theatre is striving to provide opportunities to better understand ourselves and others with performances that encourage dialogue about challenges in the world today. *Seussical *does this by weaving a story of friendship, loyalty and love. Despite all odds, the characters band together to save others and restore peace and unity. The story tells us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs as stated by Horton, “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” The Cat in the Hat, played by freshman Emily Schordock (Westlake), guides us through the story as we meet senior Jake Riley (Wooster) as Horton the Elephant, juniors Maya Rickard (Wooster) as Gertrude MacFuzz and Kathleen Thompson Parker (Ashland) as Sour Kangaroo, along with freshmen Macy Campbell (Genoa) and Gabriella Carr (Pickerington) as Jojo and Mayzie LaBird, respectively. AU Professor of History Dr. John Moser joins the cast as General Gengus Khan Schmitz, while freshman Tristan Peterman (Canton), Ethan Tingler (Roseville) and Dave Tomlinson (Sagamore Hills) play The Wickersham Brothers, and Jenny Fleck (Findlay), Chelle Hannah Frye (Danville) and Mia Kardotzke (Clyde) are the Bird Girls. Mr. and Mrs Mayor are portrayed by freshman Alyssa Srail (Medina) and sophomore Morgan Tinnirello (Middleburg Heights), respectively; while freshman Will Taylor (Fairborn) plays Vlad Vladikoff, Yertle the Turtle and Grinch. Taylor is joined by fellow freshmen Eric Breeden (Medina) and AnnMarie Hill (Mansfield) along with seniors Jessica Dupee (Wellington) and Megan Harvey (Medina) to round-out the chorus of jungle citizens. Joining the university cast members, 10 area youth will play the roles of Community Whos. Ranging from third through eighth graders, the Community Whos include Richland County resident Rowyn Osborne; and Ashland residents Aaliyah Andreson, Perry Kral and Samantha Steinhauser, who attend Ashland Middle School, Bryce Gray, Rebecca Matz and Ethan Rhine from Taft and Reagan Elementary Schools, along with Abigail Pascarella, Andrew Pascarella and Landon Flint from St. Edward School. AU Theatre is proud to host returning guest designers Kimberly Powers <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/c1ebc44a15/1af00b4fad/79d420ab…> (scenic) and Daniel Hobbs <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/c1ebc44a15/1af00b4fad/0909a37a…> (costume). An AU Theatre alumna, Powers, Class of 2001, returns for the second time in as many years with sophomore Ivey Buffenmyer (Ashland) as her assistant designer. Regionally, Powers has designed scenery for Orlando Repertory Theatre (FL), Theatre by the Sea (RI), Northern Stage (VT), and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (OK), TheatreSquared (AR), among many others. She has been the Resident Set Designer for Ocean State Theatre Company’s inaugural season and for Ohio Light Opera, as well as the first Design Assistant at The Denver Center TheatreCompany. Kimberly has also been a freelance scenic artist since 2000 and has worked professionally as a props master, event designer and coordinator, graphic designer, and exhibit designer. She has also taught in the Theatre Departments at Coastal Carolina University, Colby College and The University of Tulsa and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. Hobbs returns after designing for *Almost, Maine* and *The Autumn Garden * for Ashland's 2016-2017 season. He is a freelance costume and scenic designer currently based in NYC. He earned his MFA in production design from Michigan State University, where he collaborated on several world premiere shows. His recent credits include *45 Plays for 45 Presidents* for NextStop Theatre in Washington D.C., as well as *Anything Goes*, *H.M.S. Pinafore*, *The Lady of the Slipper*, and *The Student* *Prince* for the Ohio Light Opera's 2017 season. See a presentation of his Seussical designs HERE <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/c1ebc44a15/1af00b4fad/e1600d91…> . Other production designers include AU Theatre Technical Director J. Michael Desper as the sound designer; Production Manager Patricia Lanious as the lighting designer along with senior Seth Morrison (Millersburg) as the associate designer; and Katie Zarecki, the guest choreographer. Alumnus Justin Bilewicz is the costume studio manager, and sophomores Nik Demers (Shelby) and Alejandro Ridolfi (Middleburg Heights) are the stage manager and assistant stage manager, respectively. * Ashland University Box Office:* 419-289-5125 <(419)%20289-5125> (Noon-6 p.m., Monday-Friday) Online at www.ashland.edu/tickets <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/c1ebc44a15/1af00b4fad/0d7014e9…> (additional fees apply) *Single Tickets <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/c1ebc44a15/1af00b4fad/b3e666c1…>:* $12 Adults $10 Senior Citizens, AU Alumni & Faculty/Staff $8 Groups of 10 or more* $5 Non-AU Students, Children* $2 Ashland University Students w/ ID* **For REDUCED TICKETS: AU STUDENT ($2), CHILDREN ($5), GROUP of 10 or more ($8)Call Box Office, 419.289.5125 <(419)%20289-5125>. Please note that we ask that young children be able sit through the performance without disruption to the other patrons. Infants are not admitted. This show is recommended for 4 years and up.*

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SEEKING 12 - 18 year old Dancers AND MOVERS! JOIN us this Summer.
by Rebecca Leuszler 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

TMP SUMMER INTENSIVE 2018PRE-PROFESSIONAL (12 - 18 YRS)JULY 16TH - 21ST, 2018 This one week intensive is geared for serious-minded dancers interested in furthering themselves as creative artists and who wish to deepen and grow their technical and performance knowledge. This intensive provides a rigorous daily schedule in professional training, creative practice and rehearsals taught by TMP artistic directors, company members, as well as notable guest artists in the dance community. The program will focus on modern dance technique, contemporary, ballet, improvisation, composition, injury prevention and somatic practices. In addition to movement courses, the program includes courses designed to prepare young artists for a career in dance, such as, resume building, dance on film and marketing. As part of our marketing course, each artist will receive dance action shots for their portfolio. VIEW OUR AUDITION TOUR BELOW! PRE-REGISTER BY CLICK THIS LINK → SUMMER INTENSIVE 2018 <http://www.themovementproject.org/summer18/> (Audition Required - Free) FEBRUARY 18TH Martell School of Dance 788 W Market Street, Akron OH 44303 1:00 - 1:30 pm (Registration) 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Audition) MARCH 2ND Factory Street Studio 35 Ohio Ave, Athens, OH 45701 6:30 - 7:00 pm (Registration) 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Audition) MARCH 9TH Dancexcel 3583 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256 5:00 - 5:30 pm (Registration) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Audition) MARCH 11TH Interpretations Dance Academy 101 Oakes Rd, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 5:30 - 6:00 pm (Registration) 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Audition) MARCH 11TH Ballet Western Reserve 218 W. Boardman St. , Youngstown, Ohio 44503 12:30 - 1:00 pm (Registration) 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Audition) 9:00 - 9:30 am (Registration) 9:30 - 10:30 am (Audition) APRIL 8TH Class A Performing Arts 150 W Water St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 12:30 - 1:00 pm (Registration) 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Audition) APRIL 14TH Medina Centre for Dance Art 129 N Court Street, Medina Ohio 44256 1:30 - 2:00 pm (Registration) 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Audition) MAY 6TH Miss Kristin's Dance Studio 32925 Pin Oak Pkwy, Avon Lake, OH 44012 12:00 - 12:30 pm (Registration) 12:30 - 1:30 pm (Audition)

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Dark Room at CPT tonight - Open Mic and Free Beer!
by Mindy Herman 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

*The Dark Room at CPT * *Tuesday, February 13th* *This Month: Open Mic! *The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, February 13th* *The Church at CPT* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *FREE Great Lakes Beer!* *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *Actors* *must arrive by 7:15pm* to be considered. *7:30pm: *Open Mic Session readings begin Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> See you in the Dark Room! -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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New Auditions for America Leprechaun Feature Film
by Bill 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

*************************************FrightTeck Pictures and Cinevid Productions are teaming up to produce an Irish Fantasy Horror film called American Leprechaun. We're holding open auditions this Saturday at Tri-C Parma Campus 11000 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Cleveland, OH.Just park in the visitor lot by the Liberal Arts Building and go to the B-120 Hallway, then look for our poster. Sides and character breakdowns are here: http://cinevidproductions.com/clients/FrightTeck Video submissions are also accepted, but every effort should be made to attend the open calls See you there!*************************************

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