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Come See Dance & Skating's Biggest Names + the Next Generation In 1-Night Only Performance!
by Parker Pennington 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

*Dance and Skating Stars to join forces with the next generation – Top Local Talent!* Dance and figure skating are set to come together all under 1 roof, with a dance stage-on-ice for ONE NIGHT ONLY in Aspen Dental Presents Skate Dance DreamTM: Mentor, Ohio, a Parker Pennington Production. This one-of-a-kind show will fuse the two similar art forms into one cohesive production, combining the stars with the next generation of talent! The show will be staged on April 7th at the Mentor Ice Arena at 7:00pm. Skate Dance DreamTM will be headlined by Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 10 Winner, Amy Yakima, and Olympian, World & U.S. National Figure Skating Champion, Kimmie Meissner. *SYTYCD* finalists joining Yakima on the star team include Sara VonGillern, Gev Manoukian, and Amelia Lowe. The star skating cast will be rounded out with 2017 U.S. National Pairs Bronze Medalist, Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc, and 5-time U.S. National Competitor and Cleveland’s own, Katie McBeath. The Star Cast will perform multiple routines throughout the evening, showcasing their broad range of talents with plenty of surprises in store for attendees - from triple twists to windmills to triple jumps and much more! The show will feature a full variety of dance and skating styles from the professionals, plus not to be missed - over 200 young local future dance and skating stars, who will have their dreams fulfilled sharing the spotlight with the Stars in the show’s two group numbers! The production will also showcase the best up-and-coming local and regional talent in dance and figure skating including special performances by: The Mentor Figure Skating Club, Mentor Ice Diamonds Synchronized Skating Teams, The Dance Stop, Torrie’s Academy of Dance and Robert’s Conservatory of Dance. Don’t miss dance and figure skating’s biggest names join forces with the talented next generation for this 1 Night ONLY, family-friendly performance - For tickets or more info, please visit: www.SkateDanceDream.com About Skate Dance DreamTM Skate Dance DreamTM was designed to provide a middle ground between the Star performers everyone sees on television and the future stars of tomorrow, showcasing the best of dance dance and figure skating at all stages, wrapped into one show. By combining two similar art forms in dance and ice skating together (with a dance stage-on-ice), Skate Dance DreamTM has been applauded for its fresh new and innovative approach to seeing the arts, and for it’s guidance on shaping the next generation. *Parker B. Pennington* SDD Founder/Executive Producer *Parker(a)SkateDanceDream.com*

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Auditions for Dream Girls for the Millennial Theatre Project
by Val Renner 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

If you haven't emailed in for an audition, please do! We are in need of actors for the cast of Dream Girls! Audition Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Audition Times: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Call Backs for All Shows: Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Please email jmorales(a)akroncivic.com or call 330-535-3179, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5 :00 PM and ask for Joe.

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Jazz Vocalist JANE MONHEIT Headliner for Ashland Jazz Festival, 3/16
by Tricia Applegate 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Maplerock Jazz Festival at Ashland JANE MONHEIT, headliner Ashland University’s award-winning jazz program is proud to present the *2018 Maplerock Jazz Festival *slated for *Friday, March 16*. Along with free performances by area high school jazz ensembles from 10:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the event presents a main stage concert at 7:30 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre which features acclaimed Grammy-nominated vocalist *Jane Monheit* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/a28d831dd5/TEST/bff207a15a>. *Tickets: *$10 adults | $5 seniors, non-AU students, AU faculty/staff | FREE for AU students - *419.289.5125*, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mon - Fri - or online (add'l fees apply) at *ashland.edu/tickets <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/a28d831dd5/TEST/5ce562ddad/t=t…>* Monheit will perform as the headliner of the Jazz Festival’s evening concert, which will open with the *Ashland University Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Scott Garlock*. Ashland High School alumnus Chip Stephens <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/a28d831dd5/TEST/8929eb2c24>, piano; Rich Shanklin <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/a28d831dd5/TEST/717189b08d>, saxophone; and Bob Bonora <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/a28d831dd5/TEST/b85cd26362>, drums, will join Monheit as guest artists on the evening program. Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Jane Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians. From being labeled a musical prodigy to her first runner-up finish in 1998’s Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition, her ingénue looks and passion for the *Great American Songbook* led her to producing *Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald*, her tenth studio recording since her 2000 debut, *Never Never Land*. Monheit explains, "The Great American Songbook is always going to be the core for me. I have a real sense of pride and purpose about keeping it alive, bringing the music to new generations. It’s a national treasure. I’m really proud to be one of the singers that people want to hear handling that material.” The guest artists will workshop directly with the ELEVEN area school bands that will perform earlier in the day in Hugo Young Theatre according to the following schedule: - 10:45 a.m. *Foundation Academy* Jazz Band - 11:10 a.m. *Ashland* High School Jazz Band B - 11:35 a.m. * Lake *High School Jazz Band - 12:00 p.m. *Rittman* High School Jazz Band - 12:25 p.m. BREAK - 12:50 p.m. *Ashland* High School Jazz Band A - 1:15 p.m. *GlenOak* High School Jazz Band I - 1:40 p.m. *Crestview* High School Jazz Band - 2:05 p.m. *Galion* High School Jazz Band - 2:30 p.m. *GleanOak* High School Jazz Band II - 2:55 p.m. *Crestwood* High School Jazz Band - 3:20 p.m. *Brecksville-Broadview Hts* Jazz Ensemble

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Karamu House presents "The Adventures of the Black Girl and her Search for God" by George Bernard Shaw
by Marketing 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Karamu House presents The American premiere of The Adventures of the Black Girl and her Search for God Written by LISA CODRINGTON Adapted from the short story by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Directed by Nina Domingue Sponsored by KeyBank MARCH 22 - APRIL 15, 2018 Karamu House Arena Theatre 2355 E. 89th Street, Cleveland, OH Based on George Bernard Shaw’s short story, this side-splitting comedy follows a young African girl who is abandoned by a white missionary for asking too many questions about God. Taking matters into her own hands, she sets off on her own to find out who—or what—God really is. Along the way she meets a number of characters who have very different views on God. In the end she’s forced to make her own decisions on God and her search. THE CAST (in alphabetical order) Kaila Benford ................. Black Mamba Robert Branch ................ GBS/Lord of Hosts/Naturalist Samantha Cocco ............. Missionary/Mathematician Michael Head ................. Conjurer Mary-Francis R. Miller ....... Black Bearer India Pierre-Ingram .......... Black Girl Prophet Pd Seay ............. Micah/Solomon/Physicist Karl Toth ...................... Almighty/Biologist Tickets range from $15 - $37. Groups of 10+ Receive excellent rates. For more information contact 216.795.7077 or visit us online. Preview Thursday, March 22nd Tickets Only $20! For more info or to purchase tickets call (216) 795-7077 or visit us online at www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org/>

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Audition; One Supporting Female Actress, Mid 20's, Brunette - Unpaid
by Marie Adams 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

*CASTING CALL* Wednesday, March 14, 2018 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 550 Hilltop Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242 (Franklin Hall) Black Widow - Student Film Short suspense film about Jack Knowles, a serial killer whose target is women with brunette hair. He generally has no remorse or feelings about his killings, but Rae makes him finally feel something other than anger. *Shoot Date: *March-April 2018 *Compensation:* Unpaid *Looking for:* Rae (supporting actress)- 20s, female, brunette. Sexy and mysterious girl with a dark past. *Contact to Schedule* madams65(a)kent.edu (419) 217-3169 Email any questions or concerns *Can add additional casting dates for those unable to attend. ** No AEA contract available

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Audition; One lead and two female extras needed for ONE DAY shoot - Unpaid
by Marie Adams 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Casting Call Wednesday, March 14, 2018 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 550 Hilltop Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242 (Franklin Hall) Mystery Man - Student Film Short suspense film about a young girl struggling to finish a final art project while also getting to know a mysterious man from a dating website who holds a dark secret. *Shoot dates: *ONE DAY production between March 25-30. Specific date TBD. *Compensation:* Unpaid *Looking for:* Female lead (early-mid 20s) - artsy and naive. Any race/ethnicity 2 Female extras (early-mid 20s) - kidnap victims, any race/ethnicity *Contact to Schedule* madams65(a)kent.edu (419) 217-3169 Email any questions or concerns *Can add additional casting dates for those unable to attend. ** No AEA contracts available

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STUDIO OF ERIN RADCLIFFE: Private Voice, Piano and Acting Lessons since 2012
by Erin Radcliffe 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

*STUDIO OF ERIN RADCLIFFE* IS: Currently accepting new students (of various ages) for 2018! For teacher bio and lesson information please go to my website ( erinradcliffesings.com) and find my "Lessons" page. Or email me:* erinradcliffesings(a)gmail.com <erinradcliffesings(a)gmail.com>*. Thank you! -- *Erin Radcliffe* *Singer & Pianist, SDG* *erinradcliffesings.com* <http://erinradcliffesings.com>

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Willoughby South - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
by Rob Stohlman 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELSPresented by: Willoughby South Drama ClubMarch, 15 @ 7:30 pmMarch, 16 @ 7:30 pmMarch, 17 @ 2:30 pmMarch, 17 @ 7:30 pmMarch, 18 @ 5:30 pm Tickets available at www.weschools.org/theatertickets.aspx | | | | | | | | | | | Upcoming Shows | | | Don't miss out on seeing this gem of a show!

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CLE Playwrights: Submit new scripts for kids by March 15!
by TCT Intern 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Talespinner Children's Theatre is seeking scripts for PLAYground 2018, an annual new works festival. PLAYground gives Cleveland-area writers of all experience levels a chance to put their original works for children up on the TCT stage! Four selected scripts are workshopped for a week and script-in-hand readings are performed for an audience over two weeks n July. Plays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT. 2018 timeline: March 15: Script submission deadline March 30: Script selection May 12: AUDITIONS (16+) 12:30 - 5:30PM July 1 - 6: Rehearse first 2 scripts July 7 & 8: Public performances July 8 - 13: Rehearse second 2 scripts July 14 & 15: Public performances Playwrights Playwrights must be based in the Cleveland area. Scripts must be world premiere pieces , no longer than 45 pages, and must be based on an international folktale, faerie tale, myth or an adaptation of a ballet, opera, classical music piece or piece of literature that is in the public domain. Email (preferred) scrips to talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com with "PLAYground Script Submission" in the subject header or mail to Talespinner Children's Theatre at 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102, Attn: PLAY- ground. Audiences Your feedback will help these scripts as they grow! You can say you knew these scripts from the start! Tickets are pay- what-you-wish at the door. *2018 Season:* *The Oba Asks For a Mountain** (A Tale of Nigeria)* April 7 - 29 By Gail Nyoka, Directed by Chennelle Byrant Harris, Movement by Andrea Belser *The Princess and the Nightingale (A Tale of Thailand)* June 9 - July 1 By Marian Fairman, Directed by Tim Maca, Movement and Music by Devon Turchan *Jan and the Trickster (A Traveling Tale of Poland)/Stay & Play Matinees * July 20-22 By Krysia Orlowski, Directed by Charles Hargrave *The Boy Who Stole the Sun (An Inuit Creation Tale)* Sept. 15 - Oct. 7 In partnership with L.E.N.A.C., Adapted & Directed by Alison Garrigan *A Song in the Flame (A Tale of Israel) *Nov. 24 - Dec. 16 By Margi Herwald Zitelli, Directed by Alison Garrigan, Movement by Stephanie Wilbert Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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Casting Extras for Voices of Color: the one who gave you a name: filming Mach 17 and 18
by Miriam Bennett 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

*Casting Call Tri-C Media Arts and Filmmaking program In association with the Media Arts and Filmmaking program at Tri-C, Voices of Color: the one who gave you a name is a reflective visual poem on the complexities of black womanhood set to film in Cleveland landmarks.The One Who Gave You a Name is about the impact mother-daughter relationships have within the black community; how black women view themselves and the world around them. Directed by Tri-C film student Carmen Callahan. Film Faculty contact: Miriam BennettExtras NeededBLACK WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND SKIN TONES (INCLUSIVE TO TRANS BLACK WOMEN)*MUST BE AVAILABLE MARCH 17th (Saturday) and MARCH 18th (Sunday) from 10am-3:30pmThere will be no auditions. Please submit your resume and headshot to carmencallahan16(a)gmail.com <carmencallahan16(a)gmail.com> list subject as “extra for student film”. For casting call information email carmencallahan16(a)gmail.com <carmencallahan16(a)gmail.com> * -- [image: --] Miriam Bennett | Moving Studio Productions

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