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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOT AND PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Booking into MAY!!! Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Think SPRING! Force spring on CLEVELAND by getting a new headshot. We can put up with these below-normal temps no longer, NE OHIO! Schedule your production photographer too! Production shots are one of the best ways to promote your theater’s product. Outdoor productions or indoor. Headshots $75 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 5 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” ~ Julie Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has taken production photographs for Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Heights Youth Theater 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/ I am Daren Stahl. Also known as “Helen Todd’s husband” if you are in the musical theater or opera scene in CLE☺️. Wishing you all a happy and joyous spring! Peace, ~Daren Stahl Photography Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com

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THE ELEPHANT MAN seeks ACTORS
by fctheatre 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for… THE ELEPHANT MAN By Bernard Pomerance Directed by Ismael Lara In 1886, a horrifically deformed sideshow attraction named John Merrick is taken in by a young English surgeon named Frederick Treves. As Treves endeavors to civilize him by introducing him to London’s elite, Merrick dreams of being like other men. But when manners and propriety leave Merrick dissatisfied, Treves begins to question his own altruistic pursuits. Achingly poignant and poetic, discover our shared humanity with The Elephant Man. PERFORMANCES May 4-20, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM Still in need of a two male ensemble members All actors cast receive a stipend. To schedule an audition email director Ismael Lara<mailto:ilara@clevelandplayhouse.com> French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Auditions for SPRING AWAKENING at Near West Theatre (For ages 16 to 25)
by Kelcie Dugger 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for SPRING AWAKENING Summer Teen & Young Adult Cast (Ages 16-25) May 14, 15 & 16, 2018 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Spring Awakening July 27, 28 & August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2018 Rehearsals begin Sunday, June 3, 2018 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Growing up is a BITCH. For teenage students in 19th century Germany, it's a fight just to be heard, let alone get any answers! Parents and teachers alike dismiss their questions, fears and anxieties. With only the guidance of their peers, teens Moritz, Wendla, Melchior and Ilsa struggle to navigate religion, morality, sexuality, and coming-of-age angst with heart wrenching - and sometimes deadly - results. Over 100 years later, young people still fight for reliable mentors to hear and support them, and without that guidance, teens, young adults, and even children can enter dark worlds of depression, sexual recklessness, and suicide. Spring Awakening highlights the agelessness of this experience and demands REAL ANSWERS and REAL ACTION. This is head banging, book slamming, body stopping theatre... shockingly honest and alarmingly fresh. Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book bring this story to vibrant life with illuminating poignancy and passion. Based on Frank Wedekind's groundbreaking and controversial 1890's play (once banned in Germany), the evocative Spring Awakening boasts eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music By Duncan Sheik, Based on the play by Frank Wedekind CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Wendla A sweet, but naive young girl who is trapped in her family's unwillingness to teach her about the adult world, but with every passing day, she grows bolder and more curious about the her body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Melchior A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist and radical student. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. Moritz Melchior's intense and nervous best friend. He has an overwhelming confusion relating to sexual feelings, which seems comedic at first, but quickly develops into a serious issue for him. The system has failed him. Highly sensitive and aware of his inability to fit into the system. Feels like a failure. One of the childhood four: Wendla, Melchior, Moritz and Ilse. Ilse A misguided young girl who runs away from an abusive home to live in an artists' colony. Kind and resilient while also broken and stuck in a cycle of abuse. There is a strong emotional connection between Ilse and Moritz; perhaps in another life they could have been happy together. Martha A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz. Hanschen A rather narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior's. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. Like Melchior, he also appears to be very intelligent, but uses his knowledge in favor of the system. Ernst A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with Hanschen. Thea A confrontational school girl and Wendla's best friend. Outwardly believes the adults but secretly questions the blind faith demanded of her. Does not want to rock the boat. Anna A kind school girl and Martha's best friend. She is more aware of injustice than the other girls. Georg A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher. Otto A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. The Ensemble Seeking a larger than normal cast for this musical. The full company will remain on the stage the majority of the show. Adult Woman (Audition by invitation only) Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla's mother; FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; FRAU GABOR, Melchior's mother; and FRAU BESSELL, Martha's mother. Adult Man (Audition by invitation only) Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys' teacher; HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; HERR NEUMANN, Ilse's father; HERR RILOW, Hanschen's father; HERR STEIFEL, Moritz's father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior's father; and SCHMIDT.

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Enid Needed for Legally Blonde
by Rachel Zake 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Good Afternoon NeOhioPal World! I am in need of an Enid for Legally Blonde. Must be a student in grades 8-12. A somewhat snarky attitude (on stage, not off) would be great for this part! ;) Shows are May 3 (7pm) and 6 (2pm and 7pm). Tech week is the previous Sunday-Wednesday. Rehearsals are mostly Sunday 1-3pm and Monday 630-830pm. If you or someone you know is interested in filling this role ASAP, please email me at: rzake(a)mandeljcc.org Thank you!Rachel

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UPDATE: Auditions for 'Joseph...Technicolor Dreamcoat' at Cassidy
by The Cassidy Theatre 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

UPDATE: In addition to yesterday's audition notice, we'd like to add that we are seeking men and women to fill principal roles, as well as 12-16 young performers (ages 8-14) for the youth chorus. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcing Auditions for 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at Cassidy Theatre! Directed by Monica Olejko March 25th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. March 26th & 27th, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m Seeking performers to fill all principal roles at this time as well as 12-16 young performers (ages 8-14) for the youth chorus. Please come prepared with a song selection (16-32 bars would be preferred) and come dressed for movement should it be necessary. Callbacks, if any, will be announced as needed. Additional audition days, if any, will be announced as needed. Synopsis: Told entirely through song, the musical follows favorite son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

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LAST WEEKEND for CHILDREN OF EDEN
by fctheatre 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is pleased to present... CHILDREN OF EDEN Book by John Caird Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine Directed by Nate Sayatovich Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Choreography by Melanie Leibold In the beginning, Adam and Eve live in a state of perfection with their Father. But when they eat from the Tree of Knowledge, their disobedience sets off a powerful chain of events spanning generations, and leaves the far reaches of their bloodline searching for the way back to Eden. Forbidden fruit, floods, and forgiveness come together for this sweeping musical saga based on the book of Genesis. PERFORMANCES March 9-25, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM TICKETS Adult: $16-$18 Youth: $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 Alexcia Ambroz Megan Campana Anna Carone Maximus Chung Samurai Chung Washington Chung Olivya DeLuca Domenic Farinelli Marianne Ference Grant Guyton Kayla Haskins Emily Kretschmer Grace Mackin Brian Murphy Sheila O'Connor Zachary Palumbo Mitch Randjelovic Spencer Riley Katelyn Shockley August Sumlin Easton Sumlin Eugene Sumlin Nicole Sumlin+ Logan Sword Macon Taylor Steven Walker +Appears courtesy Actors' Equity Association Children of Eden is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com> French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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The Cleveland Opera visits Clague Playhouse on April 15 at 4pm
by Clague Playhouse News 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Join us as The Cleveland Opera visits Clague Playhouse and presents *Marriage by Lantern-Light* <https://theclevelandopera.org/lanterns>, a comic opérette in one act by Jacques Offenbach. This adventurous and comic production will be sung in English and feature four new voices – Elizabeth Frey, Brian Skoog, Danielle Bendjy and Caroline Bergan. The story tells the tale of a young farmer, Guillot, who has been entrusted to look after an orphan cousin, Denise, by his uncle. He treats her off-handedly to hide his feelings for her. Both write to the uncle, she in misery, he asking for money. Two widows poke fun at Guillot, but when he receives a reply from his uncle telling him about treasure that can be found under a great tree when the bells of the church peal for the evening Angélus, they fight with each other to gain his affection. Evening comes and Guillot – with ‘accomplices!’ – enters with lantern and spade to find the treasure – which surprises everyone! Free and open to the public on *Sunday, April 15 at 4 p.m.* Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake, Ohio. -- Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 331-0403 Box Office Hours Wed. - Sat. 1-6pm www.ClaguePlayhouse.org "Like" us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>!

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Move to Inbox More 2 of 1, 655 CASTING - Actors for Pro Wrestling Sketch Comedy (no stunt work required)
by Alex Cantrell 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Hello! Aldous Mustache productions and Sickening Pictures are on the look out for a few Muscle bound/athletic actors for a short sketch comedy shoot tentatively scheduled for Sunday March 25th. (Muscle Bound/ Athletic is a preference for this shoot but please feel free to submit if you are not! We are on the look out in general to work with more talent for future sketches that are planned!) This is UNPAID, but craft services will be available as well as credit and footage for your reel (we will not skimp on this). We'll work with your schedule and shooting should only take 2-4 hours max for each set of characters. CHARACTERS: HAIRY TERRY (male): Open ethnicity , Co-Host of Wrestling Show. Think Miami Vice meets Jesse the Body Ventura CRITTER (male): Open Ethnicity Hairy Beast wrestler, Partner to Mistress X. On a chain with dog collar. Must be comfortable with spirit gum application of werewolf like hair and body paint. Think Blanka from Street Fighter. TED E. BEARINGTON (male): Open Ethnicity large, muscle bound , wearing a bear mask. Please submit your Head Shot and Resume to aldousmustache(a)gmail.com <aldoumustache(a)gmail.com> Taking all submissions , don't be scared away if you don't have a great resume! Thanks for your time! -Aldous Mustache & Sickening Pictures

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EVENT: *Free + IMPROV + Comedy* RARE FORM @ Hofbrauhaus, Saturdays at 8:30pm UPDATE
by Rare Form Improv 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴ RARE FORM @ Hofbrauhaus Saturdays @ 8:30pm **FREE** Dying to see *Rare Form <https://www.facebook.com/RareFormImprov/>* back at *Hofbrauhaus Cleveland*? Well get ready for an overdose! You can catch *Rare Form* at *Hofbrauhaus Cleveland* every Saturday @ 8:30pm for FREE!!! Ladies and gentlemen, you don't want to miss your chance to experience Cleveland's newest live comedy entertainment and we've just made it that much easier to schedule a night with us. Pick a Saturday that works for you and your entourage, plan your meal by perusing *Hofbrauhaus*' online menu, and get there early to reserve the best seats! First come, first served. Hope to see you there! Hofbrauhaus Cleveland 1550 Chester Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 Every Saturday: 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/13, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26... UPDATE: *note, no show on 3/31 or 4/28, and 4/13 is a Friday FREE Admission! Doors open @ 7:30 Improv @ 8:30 Upstairs in the Hermit Club *Please reserve a seat in the Festhall to accommodate the *Hofbrauhaus* staff. Call (216) 621-2337 and mention *Rare Form*!* Don't waste your money on an expensive night out that has a good chance of ending in disappointment. Instead, save your money and come spend your night with us! Our shows are FREE and laughs are guaranteed. Can't make March 10th? No worries, you can come literally any other Saturday. Literally... (except April 28th). Same time, same place, same price. FREE! Never seen us before? Then be sure to check out our website to discover more about us by clicking the link below! https://www.rareformimprov.com/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rareformimprov.com%2F&h=AT…> Add this event to your Google Calendar by clicking the link below! https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Mm85 M28wZjF2MDdkamJmdm9scjBydjBiN2FfMjAxODAzMTFUMDEzMDAwWiByYXJl Zm9ybWltcHJvdkBt&tmsrc=rareformimprov%40gmail.com&scp=ALL *Gordon Hinchen** ·* ΣΤΓ Director of Projects & Marketing (440) 975-6216 *Jon Heus* Director of Finance & Events Manager (440) 681-0404 Rare Form rareformimprov(a)gmail.com Visit our Website <https://www.rareformimprov.com/>, Check out our YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GUQ7n0nQgHrjBFdLOav8A> channel, or Follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RareFormImprov/>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rareformimprov/>, or Twitter <https://twitter.com/RareFormImprov> --Cleveland's Own-- [image: Rare Form] <https://www.rareformimprov.com/> ✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴

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Save 25% on Tickets to See Maureen McGovern and the North Coast Men's Chorus - Saturday
by bryan＠richcole.net 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

NCMC PRESENTS MAUREEN MCGOVERN KEYBANK STATE THEATRE AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - 8:00 PM SPECIAL DISCOUNT THIS WEEK ONLY! Broadway and Recording Artist Maureen McGovern is joining the North Coast Men's Chorus to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. NCMC will start the evening off and then Maureen will thrill you with some of her favorite songs, joined by the men of NCMC on several selections! Gaining fame for cinematic themes like Oscar-winners, "The Morning After" and "We May Never Love Like This Again", Maureen has continued to dazzle with a 45 year career of recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting. SPECIAL DISCOUNT THIS WEEK ONLY! Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 25% off $20 and $40 tickets to the North Coast Men’s Chorus 30th Anniversary Concert! Join us for an evening of music and celebration at the KeyBank State Theater, this Saturday, March 24th at 8:00 pm. NCMC will start the evening off and then Broadway and Recording Artist Maureen McGovern will thrill you with some of her favorite songs, joined by the men of NCMC on several selections. Get your tickets here: http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/north-coast-mens-chorus-presen… Multi-Grammy nominee, Broadway and Recording artist, MAUREEN MCGOVERN continues to thrill audiences with a voice that defies categorization. Known as /“THE STRADIVARIUS VOICE,”/ McGovern’s career includes more than 45 years of recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting. Maureen’s #1 Oscar-winning International Gold Record, “THE MORNING AFTER” from THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, garnered her first Grammy nomination for “Best New Artist,” and her solo album THE PLEASURE OF HIS COMPANY, with Emmy/Grammy-winning, jazz pianist, Mike Renzi, earned her second Grammy nomination for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal.” She was also a featured guest artist on the Grammy Award-winning SONGS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD: THE MUSIC OF MISTER ROGERS. Other hits include, “CAN YOU READ MY MIND” from SUPERMAN, the Oscar-winning “WE MAY NEVER LOVE LIKE THIS AGAIN” from THE TOWERING INFERNO and “DIFFERENT WORLDS” from the TV series ANGIE. In addition to hearing her music in films and television, McGovern played the role of “Sr. Angelina” in the iconic comedy films AIRPLANE! and AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL and “Rachel” in JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS with Ben Affleck. Maureen made her Broadway debut in 1981 as “Mabel” in /THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE,/ and went on to star as “Luisa” in /NINE/ and “Polly Peachum” in /3 PENNY OPERA/ with Sting. In 2005 she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her role as “Marmee” in /LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL/ on Broadway. She reprised her role as “Marmee” in the 1st National Tour of /LITTLE WOMEN/ and starred as “Anna” in the Broadway Revival Tour of /THE KING AND I./ In addition, Maureen has performed in numerous regional theater productions including /THE LION IN WINTER, DEAR WORLD, OF THEE I SING, GUYS AND DOLLS/ and her one-woman musical memoir, /CARRY IT ON,/ among others. Her recent PS Classics CD, A LONG AND WINDING ROAD, has been praised by /The New York Times/ as “…a captivating musical scrapbook from the 1960’s to the early 70’s. Ms. McGovern’s vocal technique is second to none.” Maureen’s current release, YOU RAISE ME UP – A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, is an intimate yet powerful recording. McGovern says, “We are all a part of something much greater than ourselves and connected to each other soul to soul. Listen with your heart.” For 35 years, Maureen has served the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a volunteer, performer, Board Member, Vice President, and Chairperson of the record-breaking Shamrocks Against Dystrophy Campaign and NYC Telethon Co-Host for 6 years. She supports Music Therapy and has been an Artist Spokesperson for the American Music Therapy Association since 2001. She is currently a Board Member of Medicine and the Arts/Humanism in Medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. “What raises McGovern above most other artists in her stylistic arena is her unique combination of a natural vocal ability, knowledgeable musicality and an amiable manner…a world class vocal artist.”– /Los Angeles Times/

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