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SNEAK PEEK: Broadway's Andrea Goss sings "Sweet Liberty" | JANE EYRE (Aug 31-Sept 9) [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]
by CMT Public Relations 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

*SNEAK PEEK!* *"SWEET LIBERTY" FROM JANE EYRE* *[CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]* Broadway's *Andrea Goss* (*Cabaret, Once*) rehearses "Sweet Liberty" from *Jane Eyre* in this video sneak peek (*copy/paste this link*): https://youtu.be/QMKPL1R40Zs Don't miss her performance as Jane in Cleveland Musical Theatre's new chamber version of the Tony-nominated musical. *Jane Eyre *runs *August 31st - September 9th* at* Tri-C East's Mandel Theatre* and stars Broadway alums *Andrea Goss *as Jane Eyre and *Matt Bogart *as Edward Rochester. *BUY TICKETS HERE:* www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.tix.com CMT is a non-profit professional theater company that produces newly developed and re-imagined musical theatre, featuring Broadway and Cleveland artists with emerging talent, and offers educational programs. By serving as Cleveland’s only Equity theatre company solely devoted to musical theatre, CMT seeks to push artistic boundaries and redefine Cleveland as a national arts destination.

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Cabaret Nights Revue Discount Ticket Offer
by Douglas Woods 05 Aug '18

05 Aug '18

Come see the Cabaret Nights Revue Saturday August 11, 2018 2 for 1 ticket offer use code “TWITTER” Playhousesquare.org Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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Lake Erie College: Solo Show Festival--Call for applicants (Sept 27-30)
by doctor celery 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

On the weekend of Sept 27-30, the Lake Erie College Department of Theatre will be hosting a Solo Show festival. Each evening will feature a different headliner performing their original one-person show. Here is the line up: Sept 27: Eric Jaffe C- Sept 28: Paul Strickland Balls of Yarn Sept 29: Nancy Ma Home Sept 30 Chris Lambert An Evening with Orson Welles Each evening will consist of two parts, with each headliner being the second half of the show. The first half of the show will be 3-5 short pieces made up of local performers. So, we invite anyone who does this style of performing and who wishes to be considered to share their work as part of this event to submit an expression of interest. Any form of solo, oral storytelling will be considered, especially original stories or monologues. Anyone can apply, students, amateurs, professionals. Ideally pieces would be approximately 5-10 minutes in length. Typically people will be scheduled for one of the nights, but more might be possible. There is no pay, but each performer will receive two weekend passes to see all of the shows and be welcomed at all receptions or events. To apply, please send an email with a description of your performance to Dr. Jerry Jaffe. If any video exists, please share a link. Use this email: <jjaffe(a)lec.edu>. August 30 is the deadline to submit a proposal. Participants will decided by September 1. Depending upon the number and/or quality of applicants, there may be a need for further information. If so, potential participants will be notified in a timely fashion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Jaffe "She went down to the pet shop and came back with two alligators. We asked her why she'd got two alligators, and she said they were on sale. Buy one at the regular price and you got another one for a penny. An alligator one cent sale. In its own way it made sense." Richard Brautigan, A CONFEDERATE GENERAL FROM BIG SUR

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A FEATURE FILM
by Mod Seatong 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

Looking for a production designer and AD. Please apply at modboonyakanoke(a)gmail.com

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Berko review" Audra McDonald @ Porthouse
by Roy Berko 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

*••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *To read the review of Audra McDonald sings Broadway at Blossom Center go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: Queen's 'We Will Rock You' is Given the Royal Treatment at Blank Canvas Theatre
by Cleve Land 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: Queen's *'We Will Rock You'* is Given the Royal Treatment at *Blank Canvas Theatre* Blank Canvas Theatre is time-traveling this summer to both the past AND the future with the professional Cleveland Premiere of *We Will Rock You.* Director Patrick Ciamacco cranks the volume -- and the intensity -- up to 11 for this latest BCT production. Ciamacco has a knack for taking lesser-known works and bringing them to vibrant life in the intimate venue. Ciamacco's cast also earns a standing ovation for their colorful characterizations and vocal prowess. Danny Simpson and Neely Gevaart instill determination, humor and hella-good voices into the central couple who are trying to find answers while trying not to fall in love. In the same way, Tony Heffner and Kate Michalski display confidence, control and killer vocals as a pair of bohemians who help them on their journey. Together, this crazy-talented quartet proves that the heart of rock 'n' roll really is in Cleveland... *READ THE FULL REVIEW:* *http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2018/08/cleve-review-queens-we-will-rock-you-is.html <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2018/08/cleve-review-queens-we-will-ro…>*

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Review of "We WIll Rock You" at Blank Canvas Theatre
by Bob Abelman 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

Surprisingly, Blank Canvas’ ‘We Will Rock You’ most certainly does Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association I kid you not. Ben Elton’s musical “We Will Rock You” tells the ridiculous tale of a small group of rebels in a highly corporatized dystopian future who are looking for a savior to revive the lost poetry once known as rock 'n' roll and save the souls of a lost world. The show uses the songs of Queen as both its soundtrack and the resistance fighters’ sacred text. And it borrows heavily from the 1930s and 1940s sci-fi motion picture serials to build its vision of dystopia, fashion the dark evildoers who control it, and generate the hero who will give them their comeuppance. Sounds horrible, right? When the show premiered in the West End of London in 2002, it was uniformly panned by critics. The Guardian noted that the show was “manufactured” and devised to create “unlikely ways to wring out another Queen song.” The Daily Telegraph wrote that the musical was "guaranteed to bore you rigid” while The Daily Mirror suggested that the playwright be shot. But this musical is a marvelous confection in the hands of Blank Canvas director Patrick Ciamacco, who has a history of turning idiotic, idiosyncratic works like “Psycho Beach Party” and “Texas Chain Saw Musical” into surprisingly entertaining enterprises. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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OPEN HOUSE EVENT - School of Dance (August 4th 12 - 3pm)
by Rebecca Leuszler 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

*JOIN OUR SCHOOL THIS SEASON!NOW ENROLLING - CLASSES BEGIN SEPT 25TH!DANCE CLASSES AGE 3.5 - 18THE MOVEMENT PROJECT SCHOOL OF DANCEOPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION EVENTS AUGUST 4TH 12 - 3pm AUGUST 11TH 11 - 2pm AUGUST 18TH 12 - 3pm Contact for an alternative registration date 2018-2019 DANCE EDUCATIONSeason Runs September 25th- May 16thAGES 2.5-8Creative Movement (Age 3.5-5) Class Day/Time: Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:45 pm Creative Movement & Ballet (Age 6-8) Class Day/Time: Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30pm AGES 9-18Level I Ballet & Modern (Age 9-13) Class Day/Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm Level II Ballet & Modern (Age 14-18) Ballet Class Day/Time: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Modern Class Day/Time: Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30pm SCHOOL LOCATIONPilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W 14th Street, Cleveland Ohio 44113SCHOOL CONTACTSPhone: (216) 694-8241 Email: sod(a)themovementproject.org <sod(a)themovementproject.org>*

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
by North Canton Playhouse 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

The North Canton Playhouse presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Directed by Sarah Jane Toy presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International Special funding from National Endowment for the Arts Performance Dates: August 2 - 19, Thurs. Fri., Sat. 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E., North Canton)Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Thoroughly Modern Millie tickets".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis:Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East, her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage and the man she actually falls in love with doesn't have a dime to his name... or so he tells her.

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AUDITION NOTICE - Home for the Holidays and The High Road
by Mark Little 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

AUDITION NOTICE Writer of the award-winning comedy, Jake's Dilemma, is holding auditions for a new dramatic comedy, Home for the Holidays, which will run the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks of November in North Olmsted. Needed are actors and actresses of any age, race, gender or experience level. Audition Dates: August 7th and 8th Time: 7:00 pm Place: North Olmsted United Methodist 4600 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 OR BY APPOINTMENT Auditions for Home for the Holidays CAST OF CHARACTERS JIM Caucasian, male 25 (lead) MOM Caucasian female, 60 (supporting) VESEY Caucasian male, 65 (lead) BOB Male 20's (supporting) CHERYL Female, late 20's (supporting) JERRY Male (minor) ANDREW Any age, gender, race (minor) NURSE/MAN Any age, gender, race (minor) Auditions also for The High Road to be performed in February 2019 CAST OF CHARACTERS PRE-AUDITIONS WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR A DRAMA TO BE PRODUCED IN FEBRUARY AT THE SAME VENUE. THE OPEN ROLES ARE LISTED BELOW Benjamin, African-American male, 30's to 50's LEAD Mr. Forsythe, Caucasian male, 60's MINOR Hattie, African- American female, 30's to 70's MAJOR Rev. Fetters, Caucasian male, 40's to 70's SUPPORTING James Forsythe, Caucasian male, late 20's LEAD Aunt Emily, Caucasian female, 60's MAJOR Doctor Fontenot, Caucasian male, 40's to 60's SUPPORTING Clare Forsythe, Caucasian female, 17 SUPPORTING Eve Dupre, Caucasian female, 20's, attractive MAJOR Davis, Caucasian male, 40's MINOR Farley, Caucasian Male, late 20's SUPPORTING Jake, Caucasian male, 30's MINOR Slave 1, African American male, 40's MINOR Slave 2, African-American male, 20's or early 30's MINOR Wesley, African-American male child, 9 MINOR THE HIGH ROAD The play is set in the parlor of a mansion on a cotton plantation in Alabama in February of 1860, the year before the start of the Civil War. James Forsythe, age twenty-five, has just returned from studying in the North after the sudden death of his mother. When informed that his father is dying and that he must take over the plantation, he forces a moral dilemma. He has come to believe that slavery is wrong and determines to free his slaves. When Benjamin, his chief slave, makes him realize that the slaves are bound more by their lack of education than their chains, James determines to bring in a teacher to educate the slaves before they are freed. He recruits a teacher, Eve, with whom he falls in love. James faces challenges by the other plantation owners who employ various economic measures and finally resort to threats of violence to attempt to ensure that James is not successful. With the common sense, savvy and help of Benjamin and the surprising wisdom of his "simple" Aunt Emily he is able to sell his crop and free the slaves. The play contains much historically accurate information about the Underground Railroad and pioneer African-Americans in the fields of law, religion, medicine and politics before the Civil War. The play also provides insights into the economics of slavery and the interrelationships of plantation owners, slaves and sharecroppers. The play makes the point that only through education can a person really be free to pursue his dreams. Any number of African-Americans can be utilized to sing spirituals at the close of the first act and at intermission. Any number of African-Americans can participate in the slave house scene and any number of African-American children can participate in the school scene. For information and/or sides or to send headshots and resumes, email lavellearb(a)aim.com <mailto:lavellearb@aim.com> . To schedule an audition at other than the times above, call Gregory J. Lavelle at (440) 724-4538.

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