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Workshop Players Presents "The Second Time Around", A Comedy by Henry Denker
by Workshop Players 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

*The Second Time Around*, by Henry Denker, directed by Dave Stacko Director Dave Stacko propels us back to the early 80s with *The Second Time Around*. Not only is it the second time around for this script at Workshop Players, it is also the second time around for senior citizens Samuel Jonas and Laura Curtis, a widower and a widow who strike up a love affair. The potential loss of social security benefits make living in sin more attractive than tying the knot; that is until their grown children become involved. The erstwhile couple’s offspring are not free of neuroses themselves, shown clearly as they raise their objections to what they perceive to be their parents’ precarious situation. Laughs will abound as this comedy unfolds. Cast: Bob Weir, Marcia Hesselgrave, Julie Marchand, Matt Tomecko, Shelbey Linder, Kevin Boland, Joe Billingsley and Rachel Suhy Performances are May 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 *NOTE*: Shows now start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are still at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $15 each. Group rates available. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Improv - Think Fast with David Obney & Dr. Ellen Rooney Saturday April 28th,
by Stephen 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Improv - Think Fast with David Obney & Dr. Ellen Rooney Saturday, April 28th from 1:30-4:30pm Learn how to use IMPROV in auditions and on set! This is a must do workshop for all actors. Must have previous acting experience for this one as this is not a basic improv workshop. This is also geared for actors that are 13 years old and older. Click below to read more about this exciting workshop. https://www.pmtm.com/pmtm-workshops Don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Email Scanned by Barracuda Security Gateway

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Free Performance: HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE -- THIS Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm
by Greg Vovos 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE FREEPerformance THIS Thursday, April 19 (7:00pm) at the CuyahogaCounty Public Library (Parma Branch - 2121Snow Rd.) Based on the true story of a man from NE Ohio who overcameheroin addiction, HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLEJUNKIE is an award-winning play written by Greg Vovos and featuringChristopher Bohan*. It is a humorous, heartbreaking, but ultimately hopefullook into the struggles faced by those caught in heroin’s deadly grip. HTBARJ premieredat Dobama Theatre in the Summer of 2017 where it was directed by Nathan Mottaand played to sold-out audiences and received both critical and audienceacclaim, including a feature in the New York Times. Now it returns for a onetime FREE performance. The 90-minute production will be followed by atalkback with the playwright, actor, and the man who inspired the play. You may register for theperformance at this link. Seats are filling fast! If you’d like to get a feel for what the play is like,here’s a link toan extended trailer. Please note, the play does have some profanity and depictsdrug use. Any questions can be emailed to: iorhino(a)yahoo.com. Or you can like our HOWTO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE page on facebook. "Sometimes,a play simply must be seen because it speaks so many languages. "How to Bea Respectable Junkie," ... is something of a Rosetta stone.” Andrea Simakis, THE PLAIN DEALER "...apowerful piece of theater...brutally precise.” Christine Howey, SCENE We are grateful to the Cuyahoga County Public Library’sgenerosity for enabling us to share this important work with the community,free of charge. *Member of Actors’ EquityAssociation How to BeA Respectable Junkie is aspecial evening of theater. Superb acting, within the confines of a meaningfulscript…absolute must-be-seen theater for anyone who goes to be informed, toshare in a real experience. Roy Berko, CoolCleveland

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Seeking Skilled Fundraiser ASAP
by Alex P. Michaels 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Seeking Skilled Fundraiser ASAP Prelude2Cinema, a local movie company dedicated to building an industry in Northeast, Ohio, has partnered with AfricaHouse International, a 501(c)3 nonprofit to create the “Prelude2Cinema Crusade:” a fund for movies which allows anyone to make tax deductible donations. We are in immediate need of a skilled Fundraiser to join our team to bring in donations and support for a slate of movie and TV productions. Please contact us ASAP Email movies(a)prelude2cinema.com Or use the Google Form here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-k50ypoQF_CR1kJLXSz7aZW6JR829JLP… Prelude2Cinema’s Mission: Strengthening communities economically by connecting artists, brands and fans worldwide through a sustainable cinema industry. Visit our Press Room http://prelude2cinema.com/wordpress2/press-room/ Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets" To join "The Prelude2Cinema Crusade for a Cinema Industry," visit http://prelude2cinema.com/wordpress2/join-our-crusade/

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Register for Summer Theatre Academy at your Cleveland Play House Today!
by Natasha Fly 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

THEATRE ACADEMY THIS SUMMER AT YOUR CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE! Created with your family in mind... Summer CPH Theatre Academy. Programming for all ages, levels, and abilities with classes in musical theatre, improv, classical theatre, film, devised theatre and more! Oh, the Things You Can Think! June 4 - June 8 | 9:00 AM - Noon Ages 4 - 7 In this delightful introduction to acting and storytelling, young performers will focus on the works of the incomparable Dr. Seuss: Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax and more! Parents and friends will be invited to a special performance at the end of the session! So I Know I Can Dance: Musical Theatre Intensive June 4 - June 15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages 8 - 12 A fun and highly interactive offering, participants will immerse themselves into the amazing world of musical theatre! Learn the music and choreography from this time-honored genre, while building confidence. This two-week intensive culminates in a final presentation for family and friends! Something Extraordinary! June 4 - June 8 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages 12 - 18 In a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment, young performers on the spectrum and their peers will work together to devise a theatre piece about the challenge we all have in communicating with each other. The class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family. Speak the Speech! June 4 - June 8 |9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages 13 - 18 Shakespeare wrote a lot of wonderful roles for teens, Romeo and Juliet for starters! In this fun Shakespeare intensive, teen actors will explore the world of the Bard, his plays, with a special focus on text, as well as his great characters. The Teen Shakespeareans will perform their favorite scenes and monologues on the final day! Express Yourself! June 11 - June 15 |1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages 12 - 18 Young performers with mobility challenges and their non-disabled peers will work together to devise a creative movement performance that tells a story of how we move through the world. Friends and family will be invited to experience their final creation! Teen Scene June 11 - June 15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages 13 - 18 Film and television opportunities are on the rise in Northeast Ohio! Teen-Scene participants gain valuable experience working on-camera in a variety of exercises, including scenes from film and television, as well as commercials. A demo reel of the student's work will be created to be shared with friends and family on the final day! Where the Fun Things Are! June 11 - June 15 | 9:00 AM - Noon Ages 4 - 7 Maurice Sendak is one of the world's most beloved children's authors. In this unique and engaging class, young performers will read his classic stories and create performance pieces based on Sendak's classic works including Where the Wild Things Are, Outside Over There and Higglety Pigglety Pop! Mojo with Mo! June 18 - June 22 | 9:00 AM - Noon Ages 4 - 7 Children's author and cartoonist Mo Willems has written a number of wildly popular children's books including Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! And Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. In this one week camp, children will be able to let their imaginations soar as they create a theatre piece inspired by Mo's stories, performed for friends and family on the final day! So I Really Know I Can Dance: Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive June 18 - June 29 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages 13 - 18 For the experienced musical performer, this session gives teens an opportunity to delve more deeply into the musical theatre song book, perform solos, and learn choreography of full-scale dance numbers. This fun and collaborative experience will culminate in a presentation of the students' work on the last day of class. Who Needs a Script? June 18 - June 22 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages 8 - 12 Improvisation is a tremendous skill to have as a performer of any age! It builds self-assurance, team-building, and improves listening and observation skills - plus it's a whole lot of fun! Participants will be able to demonstrate their improv skills in a final presentation for friends and family. Front and Center! June 25 - June 29 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages 8 - 12 This class is for the younger performer starting out. Participants will gain an appreciation for the world of theatre and gain invaluable training in characterization, focus, and ensemble-building all in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere. The young actors will showcase their new acting skills for friends and family on the last day of class! Keep it in Idle! June 25 - June 29 | 9:00 AM - Noon Ages 4 - 7 Molly Idle is a wildly popular children's author and illustrator; her works include Camp Rex, Flora and The Flamingo and Circus Fantastico! Molly's words and vivid illustrations provide the perfect inspiration for young performers to create their own short plays based on her books that will be shared with friends and family on the final day! For more information, contact us at: clevelandplayhouse.com/academy or 216.414.7111 Register for Classes at the Link Below: https://goo.gl/aZ6MDS

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Happy Days: A New Musical at Marion L Steele High School this week only!
by Fred Farschman 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Happy Days: a New Musical at Marion L Steele High School Goodbye grey skies, Hello blue! Fonzie, Richie, Joanie and Pinky are back in Happy Days: A New Musical at Marion L Steele High School’s Award Winning Theatre Company! Come see your favorite TV show characters, back again with more shenanigans, this time live on stage! The infamous diner Arnold’s is in danger of demolition, so the Milwaukee gang decides to save it. The plan is to host a wrestling match to raise money to save Arnold’s, but it all hinges on Fonzie, who suddenly gets a case of cold feet. When it comes to the Cunningham’s and their friends, nothing ever goes as planned. Come watch this sock-hoppin’ soda poppin’ musical unfold on stage at Marion L. Steele High School cafetorium. When? April 19th, 20th, 21st at 7:00 PM & April 22nd at 2:00 PM Where? Marion L Steele High School cafetorium 450 Washington St. Amherst Ohio 44001 How much? Tickets are all General Admission: $5 for thespians, senior citizens and students $10 for general admission. House opens ½ hour before curtain Advanced Tickets can be purchased on the Theatre website: http://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele/departments/theatre <http://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele/departments/theatre> Priority Reserved Seating available Front Row: additional $5 and Second Row: additional $3 These comfortable seats are the only reserved seating in the theatre and often sell out. For Information, Contact: Joann Perkins, kinler(a)gmail.com “Bring a Can to Move a Can” at every performance: For every can good brought in you will receive 1 raffle ticket to win 2 Front Row seats for that night’s performance! All food will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank About Us: The MLS Theatre Company is a student-run organization. Every student involved in the productions is between the ages 14-18 and students take care of every aspect of the theatre productions. With a director, tech director, and assistant sponsor supervising, students are given leadership positions in order to design and build the sets, lights, sound, props, costumes, makeup, programs, publicity, and programs for the theatre. Students also run the Box Office and front of house. Each year, three shows are put on for the public. This year's season includes Radium Girls, student directed Winter Festival of Plays and the spring musical, Happy Days, a New Musical. This is the third year the spring musical has competed in Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards program presented by Patricia and John Chapman. Marion L Steele High School received Dazzle awards in 2016 for Best Featured Performer for Shawn Hammel as the Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors, and in 2017 for Best Costumes for their production of Guys and Dolls. Like "MLS Theatre Company, Troupe 1422" on Facebook and follow @MLSTheatre on Twitter and Instagram for more information and future showtimes. For more information: please contact Valerie Farschman, Drama Director at valerie_farschman(a)amherstk12.org or 440-225-8718 ****************************************************************** Imagination is the strongest nation on earth. Remember :o) You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing! Marion L Steele High School theatre program is a recipient of a 2016 and a 2017 Playhouse Square Dazzle Award presented by Patricia and John Chapman!! Playhouse Square Dazzle Award!: http://bit.ly/1HhIH6e <http://bit.ly/1HhIH6e> ******************************************************************

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Looking to treat Mother on Mother's Day weekend?
by Cleveland City Dance 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

CITY BALLET OF CLEVELAND ANNUAL SPRING REPERTORY CONCERTFEATURES GUEST ARTISTS FROM PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE� City Ballet of Cleveland presents its annual spring repertory concert at The Breen Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m.� The diverse and entertaining program features Act II of Giselle, with guest artists Diana Yohe (alumna of CBC and soloist with PBT) and Joseph Parr from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Giselle tells the story of a young girl who dies from a broken heart and dances for eternity. This ethereal classic ballet is sure to delight audience members of all ages. City Ballet of Cleveland will also dance a new world premiere by Jeffrey Rockland, works by Courtney Laves-Mearini and Sara Lawrence-Sucato and the children’s classic, Carnival of the Animals. �� Presale tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students 17 and under. All pre-sale tickets are available online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org� Tickets purchased the day of the show are $35 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for students 17 and under. � � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Additional Auditions for Anything Goes Ensemble TONIGHT
by Lynn Maslinski 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Lorain Community Musical Theater is seeking additional ensemble members, especially MEN, for its July production of ANYTHING GOES. Tap dancing experience is not required. ADDITIONAL AUDITION: Wednesday, April 18th @ 7:00 p.m. AUDITION LOCATION: St. Peter Parish/School 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, 44053 AUDITION INFORMATION: Those auditioning will be asked to sing a 32 bar cut in a vocal selection that reflects the style of the show. Bring your sheet music in the proper key. Auditions will not be permitted with any electronic accompaniment nor in acapella format. High school age through adult. Director & Choreographer - Jacqi Loewy Music Director - Anthony Trifiletti Producer - Marlene Karpinski Stage Manager - Julie Billinghurst PERFORMANCE DATES: July 13th, 14th, 21st, & 22nd @ 7:30 p.m. July 23rd @ 2:00 p.m. PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Lorain Performing Arts Center 2600 Ashland Ave., Lorain, 44052 Please email any questions to lcmtshows(a)gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/LCMTshows/ http://www.loraincommunitymusictheater.org

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POW! ZAP! BOOM! The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is flying into Aqueduct Brewing on 4/28 to save the day!!!
by Wandering Aesthetics 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Wandering Aesthetics, in conjunction with Friday Night Mics, is proud to announce our 35th addition of the popular... Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret The AWARD-WINNING “Anything Goes” Open Mic–style Cabaret Akron's most SMASHING, most SUPER and most ELECTRIC open mic event returns to Aqueduct Brewing on Saturday, April 28th at 8 PM and invites performers across the spectrum of artistic genres to ZOOM over to Aqueduct Brewing, ZAP their name on the list and BOOM into the mic for a night of "Anything Goes" fun!!! $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door Audience members can pay their covers ahead of time and artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <http://epcooker.com/> or via phone at 330.612.3090. ABOUT THE EVENT: Aqueduct Avengers Assemble!!! The Zenith AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is back again, so get ready for a heroic happening! This month's dynamic showcase featuring artistic talent and "ANYTHING GOES" fun will "happen" at Aqueduct Brewing <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aqueduct-Brewing/445716669099319> in University Park. Featuring lovable local celebrity Yoly Miller <https://www.facebook.com/justyoly>, Aqueduct Brewing <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aqueduct-Brewing/445716669099319>'s fantastic craft beverages, an appearance from a surprise guest or two, and a performance unlike any other, this Electric Pressure Cooker is sure to have the #EPCooker Community shouting, "By Odin's Beard!!!" before the night is through. *** Through humble beginnings in the basement of a Highland Square flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 80+ audience members, 20+ performances and 5 non-stop hours of art. Doors open and registration for performers begins at 7:30 pm with performances beginning sometime between 8:00 - 8:30 pm. Anyone may sign up for a 12-minute slot. Performers may pre-register at epcooker.com. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fepcooker.com%2F&h=ATOCzND7E8Ibf…> An emcee, house drum kit, keyboard, stage, lighting and sound system (with operators) are provided. The environment is like no other open mic in the region. This month's emcee: Akron's Own Yoly Miller <https://www.facebook.com/justyoly> ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, comedians, feats of strength, play readings, debates, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improvisation, devised work, full rock bands, storytelling and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an open mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists and advocates. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. From comedians to performance artists and even full bands, many wonderful performers have premiered at the #EPCooker. *** Aqueduct Brewing <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aqueduct-Brewing/445716669099319> has a quality selection of craft beer, cider and food available for sale. Outside beverages are not permitted. Outside food is allowed.

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Announcing the Cast of “bare: A Pop Opera” at WRP
by B W 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Western Reserve Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast of "bare: A Pop Opera"! JASON – Nick Urbanic PETER – Nick Sobotka IVY – Laney Davis NADIA – Korinne Courtwright MATT – Dominic Sonby LUCAS – Daniel Hunsicker TANYA – Kayla Lehman KYRA – Khylee Kridler DIANE – Olivya DeLuca RORY – Brooke Lytton ZACK – Mark David ALAN – Ben Arrington CLAIRE – Stephanie Malfara SR. CHANTELLE – Dayshawnda Ash PRIEST – David Rusnak The show runs July 13-28, 2018!

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