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CAST AND CREW WANTED FOR NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE, "CUT: Reckoning"
by Jesse Dillon Sorrells 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Cold Start Films is seeking local non-union actors and crew members for independent feature thriller "CUT: Reckoning", the long-awaited sequel to 2003's "CUT", originally written and directed by Carlos P. Quiros. Synopsis: 15 years after being abducted, tortured, and left for dead by sadistic college classmates, Jody has overcome multiple personal tragedies to settle into a seemingly normal life, but an unexpected encounter sends her world, along with those of of her former captors, crashing back together in a dark cat-and-mouse game involving bitter vengeance, serial killers, and a dangerous love triangle. Actor auditions will be held Monday, May 14 from 2:00 - 7:30pm at Kent State University Center for the Performance Arts (CPA building) in Kent, OH. Filming to take place over the Summer at various locations primarily around the Akron-Canton area, with some scenes likely being shot in the Fall. IMDB credit for all cast and crew members! CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS: _JODY:_(Lead) Early 30’s. Petite caucasian, brunette. Originally portrayed by Angie Morris in first film, so similar appearance would be ideal. (Reference images on webpage link below or watch CUT on YouTube for comparison: https://youtu.be/-eBuolZ-DGQ?t=1s) Still deals with symptoms of PTSD from being abducted and tortured at age 18. Character ranges from innocent and insecure to methodically brutal and violent, so strong acting skills required! _DAVID:_(Lead) 30-ish. Any ethnicity. First-year homicide detective. Boyishly handsome and charming with youthful enthusiasm and naivete. Eagle Scout personality. _DEBBIE:_(Supporting) 30-ish. Caucasian. Any hair color except brunette! Free-spirited and extroverted “party girl” with a heart of gold. Jody’s best friend. Tries to inject some fun into Jody’s life. Good comedic timing a plus! _FRANKIE:_(FEMALE) Early 30’s. Short stature (brunette wig will be provided) Puerto Rican or tan caucasian (or at least able to wear spray tan/body makeup) Originally portrayed by Sarah Snook in first film (reference images on webpage or YouTube link to first film in description of Jody above) Must be able to convincingly portray intense fear. Previous stunt work a plus! _TOMMY:_(MALE) Early 30’s. Caucasian. Slim, square-jawed and handsome but has become addicted to heroin and other drugs. Originally portrayed by Houston Rhines in first film (reference images on webpage or YouTube link to first film in description of Jody above) Must be able to convincingly portray someone in the midst of a barely-aware heroin binge. _ANNE:_(FEMALE) middle-age. Any ethnicity. Sassy and sweet police officer. Has a special fondness for David, her favorite young Detective. _CALDWELL:_(MALE) 50+ Well-seasoned small town sheriff with a stern but respectful demeanor. A classical gentleman. One scene but pivotal character! _CORONER:_(Any gender or ethnicity) 30+. Appears in 3 scenes. Two with dialogue. _Dr. MUELLER:_(FEMALE) Any ethnicity. Experienced psychotherapist. Tastefully professional appearance. One scene with dialogue. _HOMELESS MAN:_50+. Stereotypically shabby and unkempt. Grizzled dirty beard. One scene. Screams in protest while being arrested. _* *_OTHER ROLES: (Under 5 lines. Picture-only submissions accepted): _POLICE OFFICERS_(2+ scenes. 5 or 6 people needed. Wardrobe will be provided) _CORONER TEAM_(2 scenes. 2 people needed. Hazmat suits provided. **Wears size 11 or under shoes!) _SKINNY REDNECK_(Male. One scene. Lanky. Looks like a meth addict. Big plus if you already have your own beat-up car/van/pickup truck!) _GAS STATION ATTENDANT_(One scene. Disturbingly friendly) _PAYROLL CLERK_(One Scene. Extremely sarcastic. Seems to hate the job) Please note, this is a micro-budget project that will be seeking online crowdfunding for additional support, so at this time positions are not paid, however any production-related travel expenses will be reimbursed and on-set meals/facilities provided. Great opportunity for college film students interested in gaining on-set experience over the summer! Character breakdowns, audition sides, and crew applications are available on the CUT: Reckoning page of our website at https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/ More info available by request through email and social media links found at the bottom of the webpage.

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FREE SATURDAY TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE CLASS...
by James Becker 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

FREE TEEN DANCE CLASS MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE SATURDAY APRIL 28, 1:30-2:30pm Class for beginners to advance. Ages 11-adult. We work original broadway choreography and acting skills. GREAT EXERCISE AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING! Continuing month of May Musical Theatre class $50 monthly $20 drop-in Hello, Dolly Wicked Cats Chicago Hamilton Guys & Dolls Anything Goes A Chorus Line… and MORE! Saturdays 1:30-2:30pm Olmsted Community Center 8170 Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 CALL (440)781-7581 email JIMBECKERFITNESS(a)GMAIL.COM Jim Becker is a dance instructor and performer from New York. Premier tap instructor at Harlem School of the Arts. Certified by American Ballet Theatre. First director and choreographer for Disney’s Lion King Kids and Jr. Personal trainer on Tony winning revival Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Trainer to Broadway and television stars! Performer dance captain with Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, national tours Big River and Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, NYC Opera. www.thejimbecker.com <http://www.thejimbecker.com/>

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LCCC Civic Chorale Hosts “Spring Sing”
by Allison Jack 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

LCCC Civic Chorale Hosts “Spring Sing” Lorain County Community College’s Civic Chorale, under the baton of Emeritus Conductor Nancy Davis, will present its Spring Sing ‘18 concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 in the Stocker Arts Center’s Hoke Theater. Guests will enjoy Mascagni’s “Anthem for Spring” and Rossini’s “William Tell Overture” from the world of opera; selections from Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” and Bernstein’s “Somewhere” from “West Side Story” from the world of Broadway; Henry Mancini’s “The Pink Panther,” Rodgers and Hart’s “Blue Moon,” and Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” from the world of pop favorites; and much more. Special music will be performed by renowned pianist, David Blazer. General admission tickets are $9 and may be purchased by contacting the Stocker Center box office at (440) 366-4040 or online at www.lorainccc.edu/stocker<http://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker>. Discounts are available. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on the campus is free. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Communications Lorain County Community College (440)366-7082

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EXPERIENCE GODSPELL THROUGH MAY 5 AT STRONGSVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE
by patricia dailyda 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

A stunning musical with a semi-professional cast and a live band backing them, under the talented direction of Douglas F. Bailey II and Matthew Steven Grittner with choreography by Kate Leigh Michalski. All tickets $15 for Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. 20025 Lunn Rd., 44149. Box office phone: (440) 879-8817; Website: strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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Variety Music Concert May 19
by Diana Tyler 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Thank you, in advance, for getting this information out to those who might be interested: Where can you hear a variety of music-all in one night-performed by NE Ohio's finest musicians? At North Eaton Christian Church's, "Why Not? Live Music Night", on Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The concert, a fundraising (freewill offering) event for the church's music ministry will feature The Beerocrats (rock/alternative band), David Chafin (classical pianist and vocalist), Miki Saito (classical pianist, pop and opera vocalist), Bob Sammon (acoustic folk singer/songwriter), Diana Tyler (folk rock singer/songwriter), Stephanie Tyler (flutist), Kathy Wainwright (cellist), and Wo Hop Madness (Tyler and Mason Hawes-funk rock). Snacks and refreshments will be provided following the one-hour concert. North Eaton Christian Church is located at 35895 Royalton Rd., in Eaton Township (near the intersection of SR 82 & 83). For more information, call 440-748-2230 or visit www.neccdisciples.com . # # # A poster graphic is available if you'd like to include it; please contact me if you'd like me to forward that .jpg. Thanks again! Diana Tyler 440-458-5829 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Suzan-Lori Parks' IN THE BLOOD opens Fri, May 18 at con-con
by convergence-continuum 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

_IN THE BLOOD _BY SUZAN-LORI PARKS OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 18 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM Convergence-continuum presents _IN THE BLOOD_ by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. In a modern riff on The Scarlet Letter, Hester La Negrita, a homeless mother of five, lives with her kids on the tough streets of the inner city. Her kids, played by adult actors, double as five other people in her life: ex-boyfriend, social worker, doctor, best friend and minister. While Hester's kids fill her life with joy (comical moments amid the harsh world of poverty) the adults only hold her down. Can anything stop the play's tragic end? _In the Blood _is directed by Cory Molner. The cast features actors Jeannine Gaskin, Daryl Kelley, Anthony X, Shannon Sharkey, Grace Mitri and Patrick Gladish. _In the Blood _opens Friday, May 18 and_ _runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through June 9 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd. Fri & Sat tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students. Thurs tickets are $15, $12 and $8. Reservations and information at convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. _ _ _In the Blood _is funded in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. _ _

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Ballet Company Audition in May
by Cleveland City Dance 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

CITY BALLET OF CLEVELAND COMPANY AUDITION� (Cleveland, OH) – The City Ballet of Cleveland Company will be holding its annual audition on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 1:00-3:00pm.� The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC), audition is open to all serious dancers of ballet ages 10-21. The company has two annual performances including the Spring repertoire and December’s original “A Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker”, as well as performances at All Ohio Dance Festival, local schools, the Cleveland Clinic, and more. � Applications are available upon request at the Front Desk and online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org� under Company information. Potential dancers may be from other dance studios who do not attend Cleveland City Dance. � The audition class will be taught by the Company Artistic and Executive Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini. A non-partial adjudicator will be in attendance to choose the recipient for the E. John Busser Scholarship. � Application forms and additional information are available online www.cityballetofcleveland.org � � 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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Giselle tickets on sale
by Cleveland City Dance 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

�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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$50k grant will allow TCT to develop sensory-friendly theatre productions
by TCT Intern 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Talespinner Children's Theatre is honored to announce that we have been awarded a Cleveland Foundation grant of $50,0000 for the research and development of sensory-friendly programming for children and young adults. This will allow us to expand the scope of our mission to ensure all children and families can experience the magic of live theatre in an environment where they feel safe and included. We will learn as a company through collaborations and partnerships with families and Cleveland-based organizations who specialize in providing care and educational opportunities to children who are better served under sensory-friendly conditions. This includes the creation of performances which are sign-interpreted, less sensory-overwhelming, and provide an artistic experience for children and families who frequently do not have access to this type of programming and enrichment. "I believe that the arts should be available and accessible to all--in the truest sense of the word. Talespinner Children's Theatre was founded in this belief. We are so grateful to The Cleveland Foundation for their belief in, and support of this new programming that reaches out to children and young adults that are often overlooked--or who have no access to programs that fit their needs. It is our hope that, throughout the development and growth of this arts programming, we can help to fill a need in this community, start a dialogue and exploration of what those needs and desires are, and begin to expand the awareness and creative potential for the families and children--as well as artists and teachers--in the area." -- TCT Founder and Executive Artistic Director Alison Garrigan *A word from The Cleveland Foundation:* We’re thrilled to announce a $50,000 March grant to Talespinner Children's Theatre <https://www.facebook.com/TCT4kids/?fref=mentions> supporting the development of four sensory-friendly #theater <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/theater?source=feed_text> productions for children and young adults with special needs such as #autism <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/autism?source=feed_text>, and hearing and sight impairment. Over the next two years, Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT) will develop sensory-friendly and financially-accessible programming, both artistic and educational, for differently-abled children and young adults in Greater #Cleveland <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cleveland?source=feed_text>. The result will be four one-weekend-long productions, each addressing a specific special need. One production will pay special attention to signed interpretation, one to tactile experience, one will be low-stimulation, and one will address child audience members who may have special physical needs, such as wheelchairs. Once the program is fully developed, TCT will create professional development workshops to help broaden interest and deepen conversation about the need to provide arts programming for children and young adults with differing developmental abilities. *Stop by 2-5PM May 6 for Sundae Sunday: a benefit for Talespinner Children's Theatre the whole family can attend! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1664826206971208/>* Theatre games! Face paints! Crafts! TCT characters! And Sweet Moses ICE CREAM! Drench your ice cream in chocolate sauce, sprinkles and whipped cream as you help us continue our mission, providing quality, locally produced programming for every family! You'll get to see some of your favorite TCT characters from past productions as you learn theatre games, have your face painted and make a puppet or mask of your very own to take home! At TCT we want you to let your imagination PLAY! *Join us for this springtime benefit - a sweet way to help us spin tales for years to come.* Tickets: Children (12 and under): $10 Seniors and Students (with ID): $12 Adults: $15 Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *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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Bee is for B-E-E-R this Friday at Heinens in Downtown CLE!
by Natasha Fly 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

BEE is for B-E-E-R this Friday! FRIDAY, APRIL 27 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Heinen's Downtown Cleveland Location Before The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, taste six different styles of Cleveland-area beers for just $15 per person. You and your friends can enjoy downtown Cleveland with no reservations needed! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 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. ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL PROMO CODE AT THE EVENT VALID FOR TICKETS TO FRIDAY'S PERFORMANCE OF THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE REDEEMABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE

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