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FREE production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Kids" in Akron
by Sarah.Bailey＠USE.SalvationArmy.Org 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

The Salvation Army of Akron Presents Billy Booth's Arts and Science Factory's Production in partnership with Rubber City Theatre Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, KIDS Words and Music by: Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by: Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Our cast features students of our Learning Zone Afterschool program and range in age from 5-12. Help support our theatre program as it enriches the lives of these young actors. There will also be a candy reception and information about our Billy Booth's Arts and Science Summer Camp. Where: The Salvation Army of Akron, 190 South Maple Street Akron, Oh 44302 When: Friday March 23 @ 7:00 PM, Saturday March 24 @ 2:30 PM Tickets: FREE with a $10 suggested donation at the door. All proceeds will go to support the programming at The Salvation Army of Akron "Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination" Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Kids is presented through a special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplies through MTI. www.MTIshows.com ****************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of The Salvation Army. ******************************************************************

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FRI & SAT! CSU SPRING DANCE CONCERT at the Allen Theatre!
by Theatre 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

----------------------------------------- The Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance Presents CSU SPRING DANCE CONCERT 2018 March 23 and 24, 2018 7:30pm both nights Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square ALL TICKETS<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/csu-spring-dance-concert> $5.00! Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, will present its annual Spring Dance Concert on Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24 at 7:30pm at the Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. All tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased by phone at 216.241.6000, online at www.playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org> or in person ahead of time at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Tickets are also available at the Allen Theatre on the nights of the performances. The concert features the CSU Dance Company, alumni, guest musicians and guest artists with choreography by Antonio Brown, formerly of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Doug Gillespie, assistant director of Kate Weare Company, and CSU dance faculty Lisa DeCato, Lynn Deering, and Chris DiCello. This repertory concert consists of both newly created and restaged works that represent varied artistic styles and music. The concert also includes a special appearance by the Antonio Brown Company. Cleveland native, dancer Antonio Brown returns to Cleveland State as guest choreographer and performer. In December he created a new work for the CSU Dance Company. Receiving motivation from upbeat music and some familiar sound bites from social media, The Race explores a journey to cross the finish line of excellence. Running a race can be difficult at times and Antonio notes, "you might have to look to others to help you stay on track along the way." Antonio will also perform excerpts from his 2015 work, HERE, created for his NYC-based Antonio Brown Dance Company. The piece examines the views of two people living in different apartments in the energized environment of Harlem, New York. Both performers in the piece share similar experiences of self-reflection and exploration while dancing to a medley of songs by James Brown. Doug Gillespie's new work Emulous is a duo created through the exploration of imitation. The dance focuses on trapping the peculiarities of motion that happen when translating movement from one person to another or from an outside source. The dancers maneuver in close proximity to each other to multidisciplinary musician Albert Mathias' "Kangaroo." Lynn Deering choreographed the quartet Sones y Danza para Cuatro in response to a summer residency with the Cuban Dance Company Malpaso. As part of the CSU Summer Dance Workshop, Malpaso dancers taught class and shared stories with CSU Dance Company members about their love for Cuba and their experiences growing up constantly surrounded by dance, either in the streets or in the concert hall. These shared experiences provided the inspiration for a dance that explores the contrasting images of isolation and support, with dance as the connecting force and common language. The Malpaso residency was made possible by The Cleveland Foundation's Creative Fusion project in partnership with DANCECleveland. Choreographed by members of the Dance/Theater Collective, EarthSongs premiered in 1993. A collaboration among dance, theater, media art and music, the work has as its theme the issue of environmental awareness. Set to an exciting percussion score, EarthSongs uses text from sources as diverse as the songs of the Netsilik Eskimos and the writings of Rene Descartes to explore the differences between primal and contemporary attitudes about the environment and humankind's relationship to it. Recognizing that the message of EarthSongs is even timelier now than it was 25 years ago, choreographers Lisa DeCato, Lynn Deering and Chris DiCello restaged the work for the 9-member CSU Dance Company, with text and choreography updated for a more contemporary approach. EarthSongs was originally created with support from state and national funding sources including The Ohio Joint Program in the Arts and Humanities, The Ohio Arts Council, The Ashtabula Foundation and The Aveda Corporation. Since its premiere, EarthSongs has been performed in a variety of public venues in conjunction with talks, workshops and arts exhibitions on environmental topics to audiences of more than 150,000 northeast Ohioans. Once again, all tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased by phone at 216.241.6000, online at www.playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org> or in person ahead of time at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Tickets are also available at the Allen Theatre on the nights of the performances. -----------------------------------------

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Tomorrow! Chinese Dance!
by Andrea Belser 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

The Rhythm Nation Dance Series you know and love continues its new look with a month Master's Session, and this month is Chinese Dance! Saturday, March 24th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm! Led by Guest Teaching Artist Yin Tang, clients will experience the grace and storytelling of dance through Chinese culture. A Q&A session and dance party will follow the end of the session. $20 per person. Join us Saturday, February 24th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm for this elegant dance session you won't want to miss! RSVP by emailing AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or by clicking the Facebook link below today! https://www.facebook.com/events/175700676376954/?ti=icl PS: Next month is Hoofing with Andrea McCormick; Saturday, April 21st! Also, there are many ways to keep up with us! Visit our website www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com or find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell or Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness to keep up with our upcoming events! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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Cleveland Public Theatre is Hiring a Deputy General Manager
by Adrien Brizzolara 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Deputy General Manager which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position through Friday, April 27. JOB DESCRIPTION CPT is hiring a Deputy General Manager. This role requires leadership and initiative, is part of an intimate, resilient, team-driven staff, and reports to the CFO/General Manager. The role is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of CPT's financial operations as well as working with the CFO/GM on a range of projects. Financial management responsibilities include management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, bank accounts, and other assets as well as liabilities like credit cards & loans and managing a part-time Finance Assistant. This role is responsible for Human Resources management. This role assists the GM with institutional issues, special projects, and strategic initiatives such as renovation planning. This role will be expected to provide leadership around a range of activities and projects as the need arises. CPT has a history of training theatre professionals in management and finance skills who've shown excellence and attention to detail in their previous work experience. Ambitious, fast learners with limited financial management experience should feel welcome to apply, as well as professionals trained in some management areas and looking to take on larger responsibility and leadership opportunities. Salary: $32k to $37k. Anticipated start date is Tuesday, May 29. CPT STAFF DESCRIPTION Cleveland Public Theatre runs on an inquisitive, ambitious, and energetic staff. This team places a high value on grace-under-pressure and an unstinting commitment to work. CPT's professional artistic work has a bold and innovative aesthetic. We are invested in issues of social justice and equity related to race, gender, and sexual orientation. Our education programs are integral to what we do and are focused on working with underserved communities. CPT values diversity on-stage, backstage, and on staff. For a full job description, go to http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/cpt-is-hiring-a-deputy-general-… TO APPLY Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to Denis M. Griesmer, CFO/General Manager at mailto:careers@cptonline.org by end of day Friday, April 27. No phone calls, please.

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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival 2018 Auditions Coming Soon!
by keith kornajcik 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Afternoon Auditions: Sunday, April 8 from 1pm – 4pm Evening Auditions: Monday, April 9 from 7pm – 10pm Auditions will be held at: Ensemble Theatre 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts. OH 44118 Callbacks will be Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm We are seeking a company of intelligent, energetic and imaginative actors of all races and ethnicities for two productions that will tour a variety of outdoor venues across Cuyahoga and Lake Counties. Twenty years ago, we started with a simple notion – the Bard belongs to the people, and the people deserve to hear his works in the open air as intended and free of charge. This sum mer, we are proud to present TROILUS AND CRESSIDA and TWELFTH NIGHT. TROILUS AND CRESSIDA – directed by David Hansen Performance Dates June 15 – July 1 Rehearsals begin May 7 TWELFTH NIGHT – directed by Anne McEvoy Performance Dates July 20 – August 5 Rehearsals begin June 18 No appointment necessary. Artists will be seen in the order of sign in. There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a stipend. Actors may participate in either one or both productions. Performances travel to a variety of outdoor venues - actors will be required to help with load-in and strike/load-out. Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed three minutes. At least one of your two monologues must be from the works of Shakespeare. For consideration, bring TWO COPIES of each - head shot & resume, and please also bring any & all possible known conflicts between the dates of May 7 & July 20 AND Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through August 5. For more information about CSF, visit our website at www.cleveshakes.org. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.cleveshakes.org/&h=ATM9FDflnF-sWi…> If you have questions, are interested in volunteering or joining us in any other capacity, please email info(a)cleveshakes.org.

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GODSPELL NOW REHEARSING AT STRONGSVILLE
by patricia dailyda 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

See Godspell April 20 - May 5 at Strongsville Community Theatre. Directed by Douglas F. Bailey II and choreographed by Kate Leigh Michalski, the cast is musically directed by Matthew Steven Grittner and backed by a live band. Information and ticketing at http://www.strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com

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AUDITION FOR DANNY ZUKO IN GREASE - SANDSTONE SUMMER THEATRE OF AMHERST
by Chris Favre 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst, Ohio is announcing *Auditions for the role of Danny Zuko in *Grease*,* under the direction of Andrew Keller and Music Direction under Jayne Kacik *.* **Audition Date:** March 24th at 2 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… > Seeking male actor age 18-27 for the role of Danny Zuko. Come prepared to sing and read. **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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2018 Open Submissions of New Plays
by Playwrights Local 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Announces its 2018 OPEN SUBMISSION PERIOD New ten-minute, one-act, full-length, and radio plays by writers from Northeast Ohio accepted from January 1 - April 30, 2018. No fee for submitting! Playwrights Local seeks original, unproduced plays for our 2018-2019 season and events, including: - The 4th Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival - Play Lab development program - Roundtable staged reading workshop - Our new podcast play series - ...and more! Playwrights may submit up to three pieces: - One ten-minute play - One one-act (30-60 pages) or full-length play (60-120 pages) - One radio/podcast play (25-60 pages) All unproduced, original plays for adult audiences are accepted, including one-person plays. (Not accepted: children’s plays, musicals, adaptations of copyrighted material, and translations.) Find more information at http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/. NO SUBMISSION FEE Open to all playwrights age 18 or older who are permanent residents of any county in Northeast Ohio, as pictured at http://wikitravel.org/upload/e n/6/69/NE_Ohio_Counties.png. Submissions open at 12:01am on January 1, 2018, and close at midnight on April 30, 2018. Early submissions are encouraged. Selections will be announced by August 31, 2018. For guidelines and additional information, see http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/. ABOUT US Playwrights Local is a 501(c)(3) theater company based in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home base for all novice and experienced dramatic writers in Northeast Ohio—that is, to serve as a creative outlet for anyone interested in writing for the stage and screen. We offer free classes, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Playwrights Local strives to increase the impact of original theater on the community and to raise the profile of area playwrights both within Greater Cleveland and beyond.

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Actors and Actresses Needed for Improv Heavy Murder Mystery
by Myrissa Yokie 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

We are still signing up auditions for our Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser. We are looking for several actresses and actors of all ages with improv skills. You don't necessarily need to have done improv in the past but it will be a big part of the show and you will have to show aptitude for it in your audition. A little about the event itself: This is a murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser for the M.S. Society. The show will be performed May 6th at the Eagles Club in Mentor Ohio. The rehearsal schedule and location will depend on the cast. Rehearsals will run throughout the entire month of April and be located in Willoughby or farther east to Geneva. Again, depending on cast members availability. It is non paying as all the profits go to the MS Society. It is a great cause. The show is themed around a family reunion. The cast will all be performing various rolls of fanily members in several skits that culminate in a murder which the audience will solve. Many of the actresses and actors will be portraying several characters. There will be a HIGH amount of audience interaction so you must not be afraid to engage with people. We are a fun and easy group to work with. Auditions will be held by appointment March 29 & 30 from 4-6 in Willoughby. If you can't make these dates but are interested in auditioning, please contact us and we will try to work something out. For more information, questions, or to set up an audition please contact Myrissa Yokie at somekidsproduction(a)hotmail.com Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>

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The Boilermaker Jazz Band plays Get Hep Swing's Slovenian dance
by Valerie Salstrom 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

The Boilermaker Jazz Band has played in England, France, Korea, and all over the globe and we are thrilled to have them play in Cleveland soon! What? Swing Dance hosted by Get Hep Swing When? Saturday, March 31st. Where? Slovenian Workmen's Home, 15335 Waterloo Road Dance lessons? Yes. Beginner-friendly jitterbug from 8-9 Is there a band? Yes. The internationally acclaimed Boilermaker Jazz Band from Pittsburgh plays from 9-12. The hot sounds of the jazz age come alive with the Boilermaker Jazz Band! Led by Paul Cosentino on clarinet, this acclaimed group serves up swinging renditions of jazz classics and rarities through superb instrumentals and heartfelt vocals. With their unique brand of musical Americana and hot jazz revelry, the Boilermakers bring the party to you! This fun, professional band has been making music and memories for more than 25 years! Is there a DJ? Yes. The DJ plays during band breaks. Who can attend? Everyone is welcome. People of all ages attend. Do I need previous dance experience? No Do I need a partner? No, we rotate dance partners during the lesson What do I wear? Wear comfy shoes that allow you to pivot and turn easily. Wear clothing that makes you feel good about yourself. What is the cost? $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors, $5 for first-timers. Over 150 people attending each month and 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. From 8-9pm Get Hep Swing dancers will lead a beginner-friendly, jitterbug lesson. Remember, you do not need a partner as we rotate partners during this lesson. Also, if you are attending this lesson with a partner and you prefer not to rotate, that is fine too. We are really easy going. Do what makes you happy. 9-12 pm the internationally acclaimed Boilermaker Jazz Band from Pittsburgh. Each month we feature a different band and 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, beautiful, 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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