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June 4th - NEXT SONGWRITER SUMMIT GENERAL MEETING
by Newsletter Editor 26 May '18

26 May '18

The next meeting of the Songwriter Summit (nee: Summit County Songwriter Circle) will be held on June 4th at 2 Girls Cafe & Bakery, 3703 Darrow Road in Stow, OH. Our general meeting begins at 7 PM and is usually over by 9 o’clock. Meetings feature presentations of new songs or works in progress offered by members and non-members alike. You do not need to be a member to present a song and you do not need to be a writer to attend the meeting. Members discuss the songs, offer gentle critique and comment as requested by the performer. Songwriter Summit exists to connect songwriters throughout the area and has members that often travel from Pennsylvania and West Virginia to attend. Our musical tastes cover a wide variety of genres and styles and all are welcome. You can see what a typical meeting looks like here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doIbNi1rX4&feature=youtu.be <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doIbNi1rX4&feature=youtu.be> Here’s out website if you need additional information on the group: http://www.songwritersummit.com <http://www.songwritersummit.com/> Here’s a link to a recent newsletter: http://www.songwritersummit.com/Newsletters/May2018/May2018.htm IF YOU PLAN TO PRESENT A SONG: Please provide 20 copies of the lyrics so that members will be able to follow along and make notes during the performance. Lyric sheets will be returned to you and the end of the evening to protect your copyright if requested. You may opt-in to the video we do each month if you desire and if you sign the video release that gives us permission to use your presentation. If you play a keyboard or other instrument that requires amplification you are responsible for your own gear. Check us out. We meet on the first Monday of every month and would love to see you at our next meeting.

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Galamac Productions AUDITIONS: Heathers The Musical
by Jeremy Clarke 26 May '18

26 May '18

Galamac presents auditions for "Heathers The Musical". Book, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy. “Heathers The Musical” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC Producer/Director: Jeremy A. Clarke Musical Director: Christopher Cordell Gales Choreographer: Omar Mack Auditions are June 11th&12th from 6:30-10:00 pm Callbacks by invitation only June 13th Rehearsals begin Sunday,June 17th and will be held Sundays - Thursdays 7-11pm. Heathers is scheduled to open August 10th and will run through August 18; with performances on Fridays @ 8:00 pm & Saturdays @ 3:00 pm and 8:00pm. Must be at least 16 years old to audition. Parent/guardian approval required if under the age of 18!! Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song ,that best shows off your vocal ability. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. All roles are available. Non-traditional casting will be considered for all roles in Heathers. Please provide a Headshot/Resume if available. Auditions are by appointment only. You will audition in groups of 6. There are appointments every 30 minutes. **Please visit website below to sign up for your audition slot, and complete an actor profile** http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/DhMmAgFsczxf5TG <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcastingmanager.com%2Faudition%2…> If you have any questions, feel free to contact the director; Jeremy(a)galamac.com THE MARTIN CENTER is located at 1253 3rd ST SE, Canton, Ohio 44707 CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: VERONICA SAWYER - 17. She burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t know yet how to be both at the same time. Fierce sense of right and wrong, keen sense of ironic humor. Thinks she's an old soul, but she's still innocent enough to be blindsided by love/hormones (or shocked by cruelty). Voice: High belting required, up to Ab. Must have dynamic and stylistic range. JD - 17. He is darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive, charming on the outside yet very damaged on the inside. Keen smarts and strong inventive comedy. Voice: Strong, confident belt to at least an Ab, A preferable; wide emotional range. HEATHER CHANDLER - 17. Richest, hottest, most magnetic, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it like a scalpel – no fear, no patience, no mercy. Voice: Strong belt to F or higher preferred. Mezzo for chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs Chandler can switch parts with her other Heathers as needed. HEATHER MCNAMARA - 17. Beautiful, innocent, stupid, can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. Voice: Strong belt to Db, D preferred. Soprano for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Mac and Duke can switch vocal parts as needed. HEATHER DUKE - 17. Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. When she finally becomes Queen Bee she wields power like a bulldozer. Alto for chorus. Voice: Strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Duke and Mac can switch vocal parts as needed. MARTHA DUNNSTOCK - 17. Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck”, the opposite of hot, confident, or popular. Huge and beautiful soul, optimistic even in the face of rejection. Voice: Strong belt to E or F, wide vocal expression. RAM SWEENEY - 17, Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Voice: Strong Baritone, belt to G, some Falsetto useful. KURT KELLY - 17. Quarterback and Captain. Big, chiseled, rude, entitled, cocky. Mean, thinks he’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. Voice: Tenor, strong belt to Ab or A, some Falsetto. NOTE: in certain songs Ram and Kurt can switch choral assignment if, say, Ram sings higher than Kurt. RAM’S DAD / BIG BUD DEAN / COACH RIPPER - 40 to 45. Ram’s Dad: Former football player turned suburban Dad, has never outgrown his glory days in high school. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Also plays Big Bud Dean: JD’s single Dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber. Also plays Coach Ripper: Stalwart, man’s man; quick to defend his players. Voice: Baritone/Tenor – power Country/Gospel belt to Ab, higher welcome. MS. FLEMING / VERONICA’S MOM - 45 to 50. Ms. Fleming: Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Hungry for the spotlight, resentful of entitled youth. Also plays Veronica’s Mom: easygoing, distant, yet capable of laying down the law. Voice: Great belt up to C, higher always welcome. KURT’S DAD / VERONICA’S DAD / PRINCIPAL GOWAN - 30 to 45. Kurt’s Dad: Straight-laced, very conservative, also former football player. A simple guy, not book smart, you’d be happy to share a beer with him. Also plays Veronica’s Dad: Easygoing and distant. Voice: Strong Baritone/Tenor -- power Country/Gospel belt to G, even higher better. Also plays Principal Gowan: Rumpled, burned out, hates conflict. BOY 1 - Bitter Geek 16-18. A put-upon, bitter geek. Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A). BOY 2 - Blowdried Preppy 16-18. A blowdried 80’s preppy. Voice: Bass (up to E) or Bari (up to G#). BOY 3 - Hipster Dork 16-18. Thinks he’s Ducky from ‘Pretty In Pink.’ Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A). GIRL 1 - Goth Girl 16-18. A sullen goth girl. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). GIRL 2 - Stoner Chick 16-18. A fuzzyheaded stoner chick. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). GIRL 3 - Young Republicanette 16-18. A tennis-playing, uptight Student Council type. Voice: Belt to at least C# (Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). MALE/FEMALE SWINGS(4-8) will cast additional male and females to serve as swing ensemble members. --

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May 30 Extras wanted for TV series
by Alex P. Michaels 26 May '18

26 May '18

Join us May 30th as we celebrate the Movie Extra Details are in our article on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebrating-movie-extras-may-30th-alex-micha… Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets"

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Auditions Tuesday and Wednesday - IS THIS ENTERTAINMENT - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 25 May '18

25 May '18

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REGISTER FOR THEATRE CAMP NOW! THE FUN BEGINS JUNE 11th!
by Associate Director 25 May '18

25 May '18

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents*: *SHAKER SUMMER THEATRE - TWO AMAZING CAMPS! GREAT RATES! EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED FACULTY!* Grades 4-11. Each student chooses his or her own direction; musical performance and/or straight theatre (no music). Complete curriculum for each discipline is now offered for each 3-week session! Discover the magic. Participate in scenes or monologues from great plays and/or sing and dance a solo, duet, or trio from the great musicals of Broadway. Everyone gets a leading role. Our philosophy is every child shines; no singing rocks or trees. Fully staffed by theatre professionals and set on the idyllic John Carroll University campus. *LOCATION: John Carroll University, Kulas Auditorium DATES & TIMES: Session 1 – A Variety of Plays and Broadway Standards M-F, Jun 11 – Jun 29 | 9 am – 3 pm Session 2 – A Variety of Plays and Contemporary Broadway M-F, Jul 9 – Jul 27 | 9 am – 3 pm FEE (per session): $450 Shaker Heights Residents / $475 Non-ResidentsTo register, contact Artistic Director Martin Friedman, Ph.D. and Associate Artistic Director Carly Germany, M.F.A. at ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com <ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com>.*

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AUDITIONS- FINAL CALL -ICONICA Teen Vocal Group!
by John Thomas 25 May '18

25 May '18

AUDITIONS!!! FINAL CALL! - Only one week left to submit your audition video! ICONICA Teen Vocal Group Auditions for Future Replacements The Tony Award nominated producers of Broadway’s LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL and the upcoming Broadway revival of THE SECRET GARDEN are pleased to announce auditions for the award winning Cleveland based teen vocal group ICONICA. We are seeking strong, well trained, male and female vocalists age 15-17 (any race, ethnicity, or body type). The ideal candidate would possess an outgoing personality while being able to function as a team player. Interested candidates should submit a current headshot and resume along with a video singing two contrasting styles of musical theater songs (i.e. ballad & uptempo). Both songs must be accompanied by piano or track, a-cappella submissions will not be accepted. Video links should sent in the form of private YouTube links. Email submissions to: IconicaMusic(a)gmail.com The submission deadline is June 1st, 2018. Finalists will be called in for an in person audition with the music director & group producers. Finalists and their parent(s) will be called in for an in person interview. Parental involvement is crucial to the success of the group. At least one parent must participate in the group and be present for all rehearsals and performances. Pay scale varies based on performance type, all profits are split equally among the group members. The producers provide their time and services on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation. ICONICA with Adriana Holst, Hope Spinner, Christian Thomas, and Ally Yellets recently won the “Land of Cleve Achievement Award” BEST OF CLEVELAND 2017 for their 2 SOLD OUT performances of “16 Going on Broadway” at Playhouse Square. ICONICA members have performed at sold out concerts in some of the most prestigious venues in the USA including 54 Below in NYC and Carnegie Hall. A musically diverse group of professional teen vocalists from the worlds of Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, and opera. Group members have opened for or performed with some of the entertainment industries most top performers including: Hot Chelle Rae, Christopher Cross, The Irish Tenors, Celtic Women, Jim Brickmanand Drake Bell. ICONICA music direction is provided by Charles Eversole. Mr. Eversole is the Artistic Director of Cleveland’s world-renowned youth chorus “The Singing Angels.” He holds vocal music degrees from the University of Michigan and Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music. He has served as a musical director for over 40 theatrical productions including the off-Broadway production of Kris Kringle The Musical at Town Hall in NYC starring Andrew Keenan Bolger, Cathy Rigby, Pamela Myers, and Kim Crosby. Other credits include the Broadway national tours of The Who’s Tommy and A Grand Night for Singing. Mr. Eversole is also the Music Director of the Cleveland Cabaret Project, an organization dedicated to the advancement of cabaret performance in and around Cleveland. The ICONICA producer’s former teen vocal group N’FUSION launched the careers of it’s teen group members who went on to star on Broadway in WICKED, A CHORUS LINE, SPRING AWAKENING, MAMA MIA, LYSISTRATA JONES, and THE BAND’S VISIT. For more information regarding ICONICA visit: www.IconicaMusic.com or email IconicaMusic(a)gmail.com Also, don’t miss ICONICA’s upcoming performance of “ICONICA Sings Disney” at the Music Box Supper Club in the flats June 29th @ 7pm for tickets visit: www.IconicaMusic.com it’s also a great way to meet group members and learn more about the group. A free group meet and greet will follow the performance.

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***CASTING CALL*** Blue, Miss Billie at Akron Civic Theatre
by Ma'Sue Productions 25 May '18

25 May '18

****CASTING CALL**** LOOKING FOR TALENTED ACTORS TO STAR IN *BLUE, MISS BILLIEAN ORIGINAL PLAY BY JOHN DAYO-ALIYA* *Seeking roles for:* Black Males 18-35 Black Males over 40 Black Females 18-50 White Males over 35 *May 29th | 7:00pm | Akron Civic Theatre*234-788-5238 masueproductions(a)gmail.com for casting information

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Seeking excited volunteer team (ages 16+)
by TCT Intern 25 May '18

25 May '18

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF STORYTELLING. Talespinner Children's Theatre is a Cleveland-based company that develops and produces highly imaginative, original, collaborative and interactive professional works for children that also stimulate creative growth in its artists. TCT's aim is to bring theatre to the community in its fullest form providing excitement, growth and joy for all who are involved in and/or touched by its work. TCT strives to reach across socio-economic, cultural and traditional boundaries to help awaken and bring better understanding by opening eyes, ears, hearts and imaginations in the young people (and artists) of Cleveland and its surrounds. TCT creates work that remembers that children are smaller people, not lesser people. THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO LEND A HAND! We want to spread the power of storytelling all over Cleveland and we need your help! If you are excited to join in at Talespinner Children’s Theatre, consider these: VOLUNTEER Several times a year, we put out a call to anyone who has expressed interest in joining us as a volunteer in our lobby before performances, and other community events! Email talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com for information. STREET TEAM Help us spread the word about upcoming events by joining our Street Team! Email TCT Director of Marketing and Development Devon Turchan at dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com for more information! DONATIONS If you’re out of time but would like to help, consider a donation of cash, an item on our online wish list or gift cards! Every contribution helps us to produce high-quality programming for the families of Cleveland! 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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IMPROV DROP-INS CONTINUE! -MARC MORITZ (AEA, MFA) -INSTRUCTOR"
by Marc Moritz 25 May '18

25 May '18

*Hey Fellow Improvisers / Actors / Newbies!* *SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!* *IMPROV DROP-IN SESSIONS!* *THIS SATURDAY!* *Our wildly successful **IMPROV DROP- IN CLASSES Return!* Offering *Weekly IMPROV Drop-In Classes* for those with a *Fear of Commitment*! *START ANYTIME! * *SATURDAY IMPROV DROP-INS* SIX WEEKS. *6 Week Session -Saturdays - April 28-June 2* *This week : Saturday. June 26* *11am-12:30pm* JIM METRISIN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO 1400 East 30th. St. #307 <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 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. *HEY OLD TIMERS:* *Bring a Friend to the first class and pay $5 for that class! * *FOR FURTHER INFO / LOCATION AND TO RESERVE A SPACE CONTACT:* *INSTRUCTOR - MARC MORITZ *( SECOND CITY, IMPROVOLYMPIC,AEA,MFA ) *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>*

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Theatre Academy Launches Acting Summer Camps for Ages 4-18!
by Natasha Fly 25 May '18

25 May '18

THEATRE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP AT YOUR CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE! This summer, join Cleveland Play House for our inaugural session of Summer Academy! Students ages 4-18 will have the opportunity to participate in half day, week long, or two-week intensives for a variety of theatre classes, organized by America's first regional theatre. Course offerings will range from improvisation, to classical performance, to devised work, to musical theatre. Classes are available for students of all abilities. 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! 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: http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/academy or call 216.400.7047 Register Today at the Link Below: https://goo.gl/aZ6MDS

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