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Workshop Players Auditions: Farce of Habit, by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten
by Workshop Players 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

Show Dates are September 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 with Club Dates possible in following weekend. Rehearsals won’t begin until late July … Just getting an early start on putting together a fabulous cast. Dave MacKeigan will hold auditions for the comedy *Farce of Habit* on Monday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the theater. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Needed: 40-60 Y/O Female (Wangle Wilburn) a determined ball of ﬁre! 40-60 Y/O Male (D.Gene) good hearted guy, dressed to ﬁsh 50 + Y/O Female (Maxi) hearty, no nonsense country girl 30-50 Y/O Male (Jock) handsome, self-centered macho womanizer 25-40 Y/O Female (Jenna) sweet, fresh faced 25-35 Y/O Male (Ty) handsome, charming 45-55 Y/O Male (Huddle) a kind, meek man in a plaid suit and bow tie 55-70 Y/O Female (Sister Myrtle) stern and driven We open with an OVER the top comedy hailing from Mayhew, Arkansas. Join us as D. Gene Wilburn welcomes us to his “Reel ‘Em Inn” fishing lodge in the Ozarks. All Wilburn wants is a peaceful weekend on the lake, but alas, his wife tries to white-knuckle her way through caffeine withdrawal, his son’s marriage is falling apart, and his sister is caught up in a bizarre undercover police operation. Toss in an egocentric relationship guru, an axe murderer and a handful of nuns and his dreams of tranquility fizzle. Contact Director, Dave MacKeigan for more information at dave(a)davenjudy.net -- 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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Call for high school participants: Shakespeare Summer Theater Camp June 25-29 FREE
by Thomas Sigel 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

Calling all high school students in the area!! Shakespeare Summer Theater Camp will take place June 25 through June 29 at Puffenberger Hall in Canal Fulton from 9-3pm. The camp will be run by the professional Rubber City Theatre out of Akron. There will be a performance the evening of June 29. This theater camp is FREE thanks to a grant from the Stark Community Foundation. Call 330-353-0855 if you would like to register your kids!!!!

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*Auditions June 18 & 19* - The Mystery of Irma Vep (two men or two women needed)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

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Fwd: The Brecksville Theatre AUDITIONS for Sweeney Todd
by admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

The Brecksville Theatre AUDITIONS for Sweeney Todd June 28th & July 1st Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Directed by Mike Larochelle Audition Times: Thursday, June 28 at 7:00-9:30pm and Sunday, July 1 at 1:00-4:00pm Auditions will be held at the Blossom School in rooms 9/10 - 4450 Oakes Road, Brecksvillehttp://www.thebrecksvilletheatre.org/ • 440-736-7749 Auditions will consist of individual vocal auditions and a group movement audition. Auditioners should bring a prepared song appropriate to the style of the show. Any Sondhiem song would be a solid choice, and songs from Sweeney Todd are welcomed. A full score for Sweeney will be available. If you choose to sing from a show other than Sweeney, please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Readings from the script will happen at callbacks. To Sign Up for an Audition www.SignUpGenius.com/go/508084BABAF2AA4F85-thebrecksville1 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BABAF2AA4F85-thebrecksville1 No appointment necessary. Please be prepared to stay for a few hours. Callbacks (if necessary) are by invitation only at a time and date tbd. Please bring all your conflicts between July 29 and September 30. The First Company Meeting and Read-through will be from 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday, July 29. Rehearsals (5 per week: Sunday 6-9 and Mon-Thurs 7-10) will commence on July 30. Performances (9): Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm, September 28 – October 14 BRECKSVILLE THEATRE IS casting the following roles: Sweeney Todd (late 30s - 50s) a wrongly convicted man who has returned to London seeking to right the wrongs committed against him and his young family. He is powerful, vengeful, intelligent, forceful, brooding and morose with a certain cynical charm. He must have a commanding presence. Vocal range: Baritone - F2 - Gb4 Audition Song: My Friend and Epiphany Mrs. Lovett (late 30s - 50s) an unscrupulous meat pie shop owner with a love for Mr. Todd who turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture for herself. She is talkative, cheerful, manipulative, devious and ambitious. Great comedic timing is necessary. Vocal range: Mezzo w/belt - G3 - E5 Audition Song: The Worst Pies in London and By The Sea Anthony: (20s) a naive young sailor returning to London. He rescues Todd and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna. Strong, brave and full of the joys of the world, he has yet to inhabit the cynical qualities of Todd. Vocal range: Tenor - Bb2-F4.Audition song: Johanna Johanna: (needs to appear 16-17) a high-spirited girl, full of innocence with a flirtatious and slightly unhinged demeanor. She is constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Judge Turpin's ward. Vocal range: Soprano - Bb3-A5 Audition Song: Green Finch and Linnet Bird Tobias: (16-20s) a poor simpleton apprenticed to Pirelli who finds a surrogate mother in Mrs. Lovett. He is loyal, truthful and innocent to a fault with a heart of gold and a sharp eye. Vocal range: Tenor - Bb2-Ab4. Audition Song: Not While I’m Around Beggar Woman: (30s) an eerie, poor soul living on the streets of London. She is a deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret. Vocal range: Mezzo - Ab3 - F5 Audition Song: No Place like London Measure 28 Judge Turpin: (50 plus) a lecherous, corrupt and evil public official who portrays himself as sanctimonious. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd. He lusts after Johanna. Vocal range Bass - E2-Gb4. *Please note – the optional Judge's Song (Johanna / Mea Culpa) will not be included in this production Beadle Bamford: (30s-50) a pompous public official, deeply loyal to Judge Turpin. He is eager, violent, unscrupulous and terrorizing. Vocal range: High Tenor - D3-D5 Audition Song: Ladies in Their Sensitivities Adolfo Pirelli: (30s-40s) An Irish charlatan and former employee of Todd’s who portrays the public persona of a flamboyant Italian master barber. He is crooked, calculating and conniving with a hot temper. A comedic role. Both Italian and Irish accents are required. Vocal range: High Tenor - B2-C5 Audition Song: Pirelli’s Entrance Male & Female Ensemble: A strong vocal and acting ensemble needed for this show. They act as a Greek Chorus commenting on the action and augmenting the story. Some of the roles they will portray include; Storytellers, Townspeople, Police, Lunatics and Customers. The Ensemble gets ample opportunity for vocal challenges and is showcased throughout. Seeking all Vocal ranges, types and ages Ideally, we would like to cast 17-21 actors for this production. We are looking for strong singer/actors who love the challenge of playing multiple roles. For further information contact the Director (Mike Larochelle) at 440-570-5367 ormnbla(a)aol.com mailto:mnbla@aol.com >

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Audiences and critics are raving about "Into the Woods" at Weathervane Playhouse
by Fred Gloor 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

Akron Beacon Journal Review https://www.ohio.com/akron/entertainment/arts/review And Audience Members: "Scenery is great, acting fantastic and the costumes were incredible." "Into the Woods was excellent!" "I loved the show!" <https://www.facebook.com/ufi/reaction/profile/browser/?ft_ent_identifier=19…> <https://www.facebook.com/ufi/reaction/profile/browser/?ft_ent_identifier=19…> "The light is getting dimmer... I think I see a glimmer!" Weathervane Playhouse is set to take audiences Into the Woods AKRON- Get ready for an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make as Weathervane Playhouse gets set to take audiences Into the Woods. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning book and score take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, enchanting, relevant, modern classic. Into the Woods plays in the Founders Theater through - July 1. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $26 and can be ordered by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. The Weathervane Playhouse production of Into the Woods is made possible by generous donations from SeibertKeck Insurance Partners and the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitor Bureau. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. During the run of Into the Woods, Weathervane is hosting a "Parents Night" on June 14. Parents can enjoy a night out to see the show and the kids will get to take a theatre class! Children ages 3-12 will enjoy different theatre games and activities with our professional Weathervane instructors. Kids will check-in at 7:00 p.m. and check-out right after bows! One child is $10.00 and two is $15.00. Purchase your tickets for the show through our Box Office prior to registering your child. Reservations are required for Parents Night. Melanie Y.C. Pepe, Weathervane's Chief Executive Artistic Director, directs this production and says of the show "Life is about going 'Into the Woods'. As we grow up, we find the courage to face the unknown - both 'excited and scared' we hope for the best! With our friends and family by our side, we tackle temptation, experience the joys of fulfilled dreams, and suffer the tragedies of dreams dashed. Doing it to a fantastic musical score is just a bonus. THE CAST Narrator/Mysterious Man ALAN KLESH Narrator JASON DAVIS Cinderella MELISSA TIPPIN Jack SAM JUNGMAN Jack's mother ADRIENNE SMEDLEY Baker ADAM ALDERSON Baker's Wife AMANDA VIGNEAULT Cinderella's Stepmother JENNIFER KUBINSKI Florinda ABIGAIL LYMAN Lucinda VANESSA YOVANOVICH Cinderella's Father GARY DAVIS Red Riding Hood VICTORIA BENYO Witch ALEXANDRA VANALLEN Wolf GEORGE CSANYI Granny/Giant's Voice HARRIET DEVETO Rapunzel HEATHER CURTIS Rapunzel's Prince GREGORY HOFMEISTER Cinderella's Prince MICHAEL MOYSEENKO Steward MATTHEW HOGAN Cinderella's Mother ADRIENNE SMEDLEY Snow White EMILY CONTI Sleeping Beauty SASHA DESBERG MABEL MINELLI JENNINGS THE CREATIVE TEAM MELANIE Y.C. PEPE Director KEVIN LAMBES Assistant Director/Choreographer JOHN EBNER Musical Director JEANNIE CLARKSON Stage Manager BRYSON LAMBES Assistant Stage Manager PAMELA PARKS COSTA & AYRON LORD Properties Co-Designers CHRISTOPHER PEPE Sound Designer ASSISTANT SOUND DESIGNER Katie Rowland JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Scenic/Lighting Designer/Technical Director KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician ### Weathervane Playhouse's 2017-2018 Season Support Provided by: Aimee Lambes Photography AARP Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau The Barbara D. Mathews Ladybug Fund of Akron Community Foundation Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation The Big Love Network Best Buy Clear Gold Audio and Lighting Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret Dietz Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences The Fairlawn Chamber of Commerce GAR Foundation The Gay Community Endowment Fund Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Ohio Arts Council OMNOVA Solutions Foundation The O'Neill Foundation Peg's Foundation The Ritchie Memorial Foundation SeibertKeck Insurance Partners The Smith Memorial Foundation Roush Memorial Fund of the Akron Community Foundation The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild The Estate of Vaughn Austin Visit Mickey Vacations WKSU 89.7 FM

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alison Garrigan/Devon Turchan - HEDWIG
by Kate Klotzbach 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

-------------------------------------- VIDEO INTERVIEW with Alison Garrigan (director) and Devon Turchan (Hedwig) of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH atBlank Canvas Theatre CLICK HERE for YouTube video! Trouble with the link? Cut and paste it into your browser: https://youtu.be/sMRDczgfX6c -------------------------------------- Kate KlotzbachEmail: Kate_Klotzbach(a)yahoo.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Kate_KlotzbachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateKlotzbachPerformingArts/Web: http://www.kateklotzbach.com/ --------------------------------------

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Theatre Marketing Consultant accepting new clients!
by Dr. C. Austin Hill 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

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NoteOriety Showchoir Presents Its Golden Anniversary Concert!
by staci vincent 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

*"It's a Beautiful Day" as the Note-Oriety Showchoir presents its Golden Anniversary Concert: Celebrating 50 Years of Life Through Song, * *June 14-16!!!* *Under the direction of R. Scott Posey, the 30-member adult chorus sings pop songs, Broadway show tunes, and classical favorites including "Celebration," "Magic To Do," "The Way We Were," "Ruby Baby," "This Joint is Jumpin'," "Lullabye," "Landslide," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," among many others. Alumni from the past five decades are invited to join us on stage for "Aquarius" and "Let the Sunshine In" as we welcome them back into our choir's "Circle of Life."* *Complete with a six-piece orchestra, set designs, costuming and choreography, the chorus evolved from "The Mother Singers" to "Selrec Singers" to "Note-oriety," now based in Solon. The shows are performed at Solon High School, 33600 Inwood Road, at 7pm on June 14 and 15 and 2pm on June 16. Tickets are $12 at the door (Seniors; $11). * *The Note-oriety Showchoir has performed throughout Ohio at venues including Playhouse Square, Solon Home Days, and various retirement communities around Northeast Ohio. The chorus has also performed numerous times with "Foreigner" at the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Park. Membership is open by audition to all over the age of 18 who love to sing!* *'Leave your fields to flower,' and JOIN US in celebrating our 50th year in style! * *See you at the show!* *###*

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REGISTER FOR OUR SECOND SESSION NOW! THE FUN BEGINS JULY 9th!
by Associate Director 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents*: *SHAKER SUMMER THEATRE - GREAT RATES! EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED FACULTY!* *OUR FIRST SESSION HAS BEGUN AND WE ARE HAVING A BLAST! JOIN US IN JULY FOR OUR SECOND SESSION!* 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 2 – A Variety of Plays and Contemporary Broadway M-F, Jul 9 – Jul 27 | 9 am – 3 pm FEE: $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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24 Hour Musical Auditions
by Rachel Zake 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

Good Morning NEOhioPal!! EXCITING NEWS!!!!! It's that time of year again: auditions for 24 HOUR MUSICAL!!!!! And this year we're doing... Ooo, that was a close call. I almost typed it! But the thing about 24 Hour Musical is that it is a surprise. Here are the basic deets: Ages: actors going into 9th grade in the fall - collegeDate for Audition: June 21 Time for Audition: 5-7pm Location for Audition: Fairmount Temple, 23727 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, OH, 44122 What to know... You will sing, read from a variety of scripts, and dance. I will choose and cast the show based on this audition. Come back to Fairmount Temple on July 14 at 10pm for the big reveal!! You will find out the show and your part, then we will set to work on bringing it together over 24 hours (or so). The performance is July 15 at 7pm. You will not need to be off-book, as we work through the night to pull the show together. This is a unique, awesome experience and very different than a regular show. I would love to have you participate, whether you have done Playmakers before or not. Please email with questions!! Feel free to spread the word to your friends!! See you on June 21 (or in the audience on July 15!) Thanks,Rachel Zake216.831.0700 x1494rzake(a)mandeljcc.org

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