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Last Weekend - In the Heat of the Night - East Campus Theatre
by Brian Zoldessy 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

In the Heat of the Night *[Ohio Regional Première]* *By Matt Pelfrey Directed by Brian Zoldessy* *It is 1962...a hot August night in the small town of Argo, Alabama. A dead white man is discovered, and the local police pick up a black stranger named Virgil Tibbs. The bigoted, white Chief of Police discovers that his prime suspect is in fact a homicide detective from California. As it happens, Tibbs becomes the racially tense community's single hope in solving a brutal murder that is turning up no witnesses, no motives, and no clues. The play (adapted by acclaimed playwright Matt Pelfrey) is based upon John's Ball's award winning book that inspired the Oscar winning film.* *Performances:* *Thursday, March 29 at 10:30am & 7:30pm * *Friday, March 30 at 7:30pm* *Saturday, March 31 at 7:30pm* * For Reservations/Information:* *216-987-4947 <(216)%20987-4947> or www.trictickets.com <http://www.trictickets.com/> * * Tri-C East Campus * * The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center, Mandel Theatre* *4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122 <https://maps.google.com/?q=4250+Richmond+Road,+Highland+Hills,+OH+44122&ent…>* Middle Building - Parking Lot E

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Improv Actors and Actresses Needed for Murder Mystery Fundraiser
by Myrissa Yokie 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

We are still signing up auditions for our Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser for the M.S. Society. Auditions will be this Thursday and Friday March 29 &30 from 4-6 pm at East Lake Baptist Church in Willoughby. Rehearsals will run throughout the month of April. Times and locations of rehearsals will depend on cast availability. The show will be performed on May 6th. Actors and Actresses will need to be available from 12-8 pm that day. The show is non-paying as it is a fundraiser for the M.S. Society. It will consist of a large amount of audience interaction and improvisation. Previous acting or improv experience is not necessary but it will help. The auditions will consist of a cold reading from part of the script and various improv activities. We are a fun group to work with and fairly easy going. Please contact Myrissa Yokie at somekidsproduction(a)hotmail.com for more information or to set up an audition time. If neither of these dates and times work for you but you would still like to audition please reach out. We will try to accommodate. Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>

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IMPROV DROP - INS ! MARC MORITZ (AEA/ MFA) INSTRUCTOR
by Marc Moritz 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

IMPROV DROP-INSESSIONS! Our wildly successful IMPROV DROP- INCLASSES! RETURN! Offering Weekly IMPROV Drop-In Classes for those with a Fear of Commitment! START ANYTIME! SATURDAY IMPROV DROP-INS. We are confirmed with a space for our upcoming Drop-In : Saturday, March 31@ 11am@ JIM METRISIN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO 1400 East 30th. St. #307 (https://maps.google.com/?q=1400+East+30th.+St.+%23307+Cleveland,+Ohio+44114…) (https://maps.google.com/?q=1400+East+30th.+St.+%23307+Cleveland,+Ohio+44114…) Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (https://maps.google.com/?q=1400+East+30th.+St.+%23307+Cleveland,+Ohio+44114…) (Plenty of parking) PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL MEET AT THIS LOCATION ON : Saturday , March 31 & April 7 ONLY. SIX WEEKS. TONS OF SKILLS. WHO: Instructor: Marc Moritz , MFA, Master Teacher, Second City, ImprovOlympic -Trained WHEN: Saturdays / 11am-12:30pm DATES: SATURDAYS March 10-April 14 COST: $10.00/Class - (Take one. Take 'em all!). HEY OLD TIMERS: Bring a Friend to the first class and pay $5 for that class! These Drop-In Classes focus on the basics of performance improvisation. Topics covered include: agreement (“yes and”); active listening; using the environment; basic narrative skills; understanding stage status; and making your fellow improviser look good. Students learn how to initiate scenes, build upon their scene partners' offers, and create scenes with a solid foundation.

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Final Weekend - "Silent Sky"
by Clague Playhouse News 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Clague Playhouse presents *Silent Sky* by Lauren Gunderson directed by Curt Arnold through March 31, 2018 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm *Silent Sky* presents the real-life story of Henrietta Leavitt and her co-workers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 20th Century. She and the ladies of her department were “computers” for the male astronomers, doing important research, measurements, and calculations for the men, but getting no credit for their work nor access to Harvard’s telescope, “The Great Refractor.” However, Henrietta and her contemporaries Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming went on to gain access to the telescope and to make important discoveries of their own. Showing some of the roots of feminism in the United States, the play is ideal for Women’s History Month. These ladies’ stories are similar to others throughout American history, including the “code girls” who deciphered enemy messages during World War II and the female NASA employees, also called “computers,” in the early space program (depicted in the award-winning film “Hidden Figures”). Annie Cannon also became a dedicated suffragette, marching for women’s voting rights. The theme of seeking our place in the universe should appeal to anyone who has stood in the backyard at midnight, looking up at the stars and wondering what’s “out there”! *Our Cast:* *Brittany Gaul* as Henrietta Leavitt *Jill Kenderes* as Margaret Leavitt *Andrew Keller* as Peter Shaw *Pam Matthews* as Annie Cannon *Molly Clay* as Williamina Fleming Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office 440-331-0403 Wed.-Sat. 1-6pm or visiting our website: www.clagueplayhouse.org. FREE STUDENT TICKET THURSDAYS: limited FREE Student Tickets (high school and college) are available by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 to reserve for any Clague Playhouse Thursday performance, and showing a Student ID at the time of ticket pickup. No online reservations can be taken for these free tickets. Free Student Ticket Thursdays are subject to availability and must be picked up by 7:30 pm the night of the performance or will be released. -- 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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AUDITION: Seeking actors for Dobama Theatre's Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival
by Young Playwrights 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

*AUDITION NOTICE: Dobama Theatre's 40th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival* Seeking adult and youth actors of all ages and ethnicities for Dobama's 40th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival. Perform in one or more short plays written by youth grades 1-12, to be directed by professional local directors for a one-weekend-only festival on the Dobama stage. For more information, visit http://www.dobama.org/marilyn-bianchi-kids- playwriting-festival/ The Festival takes place June 1-3, 2018 at Dobama. This year’s auditions will be held at two Cleveland Heights Library branches. Saturday, April 7th : 12pm-3pm University Heights Branch, Meeting Room 1 13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 Tuesday, April 10th : 4pm-7pm Lee Road Branch, Boardroom 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 TO SIGN UP: Email youngplaywrights(a)dobama.org to request a time slot. Each time slot is 45 minutes and must be reserved in advance. The Festival takes place June 1-3, 2018 at Dobama. Actors must be available for all performances. Rehearsals will take place in April and May as scheduled by each individual director. *About The Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival* “In a World Full of Breaking Things, We Want to Encourage You to Make Things.” *- *Marilyn Bianchi About the Festival: Now in its 40th year, The Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival continues to serve youth throughout Northeast Ohio by producing plays written by kids. Hundreds of plays are submitted by students, grades 1-12. Dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Bianchi, the Festival is the nation’s first event of its kind, encouraging kids to celebrate the fun and joy of live theatre. For more information, visit http://www.dobama.org/marilyn-bianchi-kids- playwriting-festival/ -- Dobama Young Playwrights Programs (216) 932-6838 2340 Lee Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

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THE LARAMIE PROJECT AUDITIONS
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '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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Kids Filmmaking Classes and Summer Camp -- Now Enrolling!
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

*Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy* is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth through the cinematic arts. We offer multiple programs for kids and teens to express themselves using filmmaking as the catalyst. Our students learn about filmmaking in a fun and safe environment with like-minded individuals at our Lakewood studio located on Madison Avenue. The following programs are now accepting new applicants! *8 Week Film School* This is a comprehensive film studies program *specifically designed for kids and teens ages 10-17.* Movies are an important part of our lives and more and more kids are becoming interested in how they are made. LYFA's eight week program is designed to give your child a crash course in how to create professional movies from start to finish. From screenwriting to lighting and sound, to camera work to editing, LYFA's award winning instructors will guide your child through the creative process and onto a journey of artistic expression using the cinematic arts. What’s Included? · FILM HISTORY APPRECIATION · SCREENWRITING · DIRECTING AND CINEMATOGRAPHY · EDITING Enroll today at http://www.lakewoodyfa.com/classes *Kids Summer Filmmaking Bootcamp* The Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy Summer Camp is a two-week filmmaking boot camp in which the students will write, shoot and edit a real film from start to finish with the help of award winning industry professionals and counselors. The camp culminates in a Red Carpet Premiere of their film at The Capitol Theatre where their movie will be seen by a packed house of filmmakers, media, fans, friends and family. Space is limited for this program. Enroll TODAY to ensure that your child secures their spot in this ONE OF A KIND program not found anywhere else in northeast Ohio. Enroll Today at https://www.lakewoodyfa.com/summer-camp

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EVENT: Comedy Variety Show, Share-apy @ Forest City Brewery, 8pm
by Rare Form Improv 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴ SHARE-APY Forest City Brewery Doors at 7:30, show at 8 *SHARE-APY* is a comedy centric advice show that's cheaper than therapy! On the last Wednesday of every month within *Forest City Brewery* hosts Sam Dee & Lisa Perrin highlight acts from singers to stand up and then invite the audience up to the mic! You can now SUBMIT QUESTIONS before the show! DM us on FB or email us at shareapyshow(a)gmail.com! *Cleveland Magazine* calls *Share-apy*, "The quirky lovechild of a support group and variety show", and we couldn't agree more! All our guests can share, laugh, and reach catharsis! This March we will confront PET PEEVES. Annoyances are a big part of life and one man's nails on a chalkboard is another man's ASMR. How do we deal with irritating people, sounds and smells?! Should you learn to tolerate or should others respect your vexations? We have the fantastic *Rare Form* Improv doing a set! Check out more upcoming shows of theirs at www.rareformimprov.com! Attendees have a chance to air their predicament anonymously OR can sign up to join the hosts on stage & discuss the dilemma at hand! Be apart of *Share-apy* on the last Wednesday of every month where oversharing is encouraged! Forest City Brewery 2135 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 Entrance on Freeman Ave. Street Parking Wednesday, March 28 $5 Admission Doors open @ 7:30 Show @ 8 Tasty eats, Cool brews - Guaranteed problem solving or your money back! *No Refunds :) *Gordon Hinchen** ·* ΣΤΓ Director of Projects & Marketing (440) 975-6216 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-- ✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴

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Join in the F-U-N and see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
by Natasha Fly 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Celebrate Industry Night at Cleveland Play House with $10 tickets! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee SUNDAY, APRIL 15 | 6:30 pm Allen Theatre - 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 Six middle-school misfits are thrown into a cutthroat, high-stakes competition and P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M takes first place. Welcome to the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, where eccentric adolescents (all played by adults!) get their chance to shine as they vie to prove they are worthy of a shot at "Nationals." A touching and irreverent coming-of-age comedy with a high-spirited, improvised spelling bee, this Tony Award-winning musical is a laugh-out-loud winner for all ages. Cleveland Play House continues their popular Industry Night performances! To welcome Cleveland's inspired and hard-working artists, arts administrators, and performers; we are making preview Sunday performances available for just $10. What do we mean by "Industry" Anyone involved in Cleveland's arts scene: whether you're an actor, a sculptor, a museum curator, or work maintenance at a dance studio (and everything in between), you're invited to join us with this exclusive discount. $10 Tickets can be purchased at the link below or located on the groupmatics event page with promo code: INDUSTRY1 https://goo.gl/xmuTu2

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Upcoming Auditions at Weathervane Playhouse - "8x10 TheatreFest, " "Bye Bye Birdie, " and "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
by Fred Gloor 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

The Annual 8x10 Theatre Fest<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> AUDITION DATES Tuesday, May 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The link to sign up for auditions will be posted soon! For more information about the 8x10 TheareFest, click HERE<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/8x10TheatreFest>. REHEARSALS Technical rehearsals are mandatory and take place on: Sunday, July 15 from noon to 10 p.m. Monday, July 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. PRODUCTION DATES The 8x10 TheatreFest will play for 4 performances on Weathervane's Mainstage from July 19 to July 22, 2018. Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Bye Bye Birdie<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Auditions are by appointment. Actively seeking a diverse cast. Please arrive 15 minutes early and plan to stay one hour. For more information about this show, visit TAMS WHITMARK'S page HERE<http://www.tamswitmark.com/shows/bye-bye-birdie/> Directed by Susan Wallin, Music Directed by Ron Hazelett and Choreographed by Marissa Leenarts AUDITION DATES Sunday, May 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Callbacks, if necessary, will take place on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. CLICK HERE<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aaaa62aa2f49-byebye> to book your audition appointment online. REHEARSALS Rehearsals will start the week of May 27 and take place Sundays 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Technical rehearsals are mandatory and take place on: Sunday, July 29 from noon to 10 p.m. Monday, July 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. PRODUCTION DATES Bye Bye Birdie will play for 16 performances on Weathervane's Mainstage from August 2 to 19, 2018. Performances will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. WHAT TO PREPARE 32 bars of music in the style of Bye Bye Birdie. You will need sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a headshot and/or resume if you have one. Bring your calendar with you in order to declare any conflict dates for rehearsals. Actors age 10 and older. Thank you! The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Auditions are by appointment. Actively seeking a diverse cast. Please arrive 15 minutes early and plan to stay one hour. For more information about this show, CLICK HERE<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/curious-incident>. Directed by Melanie YC Pepe, Assistant Directed and Choreographed by Kevin Lambes AUDITION DATES Sunday, July 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Callbacks, if necessary, will take place on Tuesday, July 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. CLICK HERE<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aaaa62aa2f49-curious> to book your audition appointment online. REHEARSALS Rehearsals will start the week of July 23 and take place Sundays 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Technical rehearsals are mandatory and take place on: Sunday, September 2 from noon to 10 p.m. Monday, September 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, September 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. PRODUCTION DATES The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will play for 12 performances on Weathervane's Mainstage from September 6 to 23, 2018. Performances will be Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. WHAT TO PREPARE Please read the script before you audition. You can find a copy HERE<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/Data/Sites/1/docs/curious.pdf>. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Bring a headshot and/or resume if you have one. Bring your calendar with you in order to declare any conflict dates for rehearsals. Actors age 18 and older. Thank you! All performers at Weathervane Playhouse are volunteers. There are no Equity contracts available for these productions.

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