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Music instruction in Hudson, OH
by Brian Mueller 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

I am seeking new students for my Hudson, OH teaching studio. I teach: Voice Guitar (Electric and acoustic) Piano Bass guitar Music theory/songwriting Singers, I can help you: Find your voice and gain confidence as a singer Choose and prepare your best 16 or 32 bars for an upcoming audition Learn to read and understand the technical elements of music Learn choral music for performance or audition - even those tricky pieces in other languages Instrumentalists, I can help you: Pick up a new instrument quickly and develop good playing habits Break down complex pieces and terminology in a way that makes sense Learn to read music if you only play by ear, or play by ear if you only know how to read music Improvise accompaniments or solos About the instructor: Brian Mueller is a working singer/actor/instrumentalist who has performed at major NE Ohio theaters such as Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Play House, Porthouse, Dobama, and Cain Park. He has sung with the Pittsburgh Symphony/Mendelssohn Choir, and served as a music director and/or pit musician for shows across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. He has been teaching lessons for over a decade! See http://brianmueller.info for further details. Potential students can fill out a contact form at: https://brianmueller.mymusicstaff.com Or contact me at bcmuellermusic(a)yahoo.com <mailto:bcmuellermusic@yahoo.com>. Thank you!

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Auditions for “The Games Afoot” at Gates Mill Players
by Dale R Fant 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Open auditions are August 27,28,29 @ 7:00 pm at the Gates Mill community house for “The Games Afoot”. If you are interested be sure to come by and try out. We are located at 1460 River Rd in downtown Gates Mills Dale Fant Gates MillsPlayers

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Workshop Players' "Farce of Habit" Opens September 13!!
by Workshop Players 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Workshop Players Theater proudly presents: *Farce of Habit* by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten Directed by Dave MacKeigan 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 ego-centric relationship guru, an axe murderer and a handful of nuns and his dreams of tranquility fizzle. Cast: Jenny Erbs, Chuck Cover, Mary Manos-Mitchem, Justin Wells, Melissa Clifford, Matt Tomecko, Rob Catalano, Vickie Fritzman and Julie Marchand September 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 NOTE: Shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $15 each. Group rates available. Box Office: 440-988-5613 • www.workshopplayers.com -- 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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Near West Theatre seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Technical Director
by Michael Stein 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

*Position Description* *Near West Theatre* *Assistant Technical Director* *POSITION SUMMARY: *The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for providing primary support to the Technical Director, including assistance in the construction of all scenic elements and in the leading and training volunteers in set construction. *KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* · Responsible for construction of scenic elements for productions · Responsible for maintenance of scenic shop, maintenance of tools and overall cleanliness of scenic shop · Assists the Technical Director in day to day responsibilities · Assists the Technical Director in management of all crews working on scenery · Assists the Technical Director in leading and training teens and adults in the Summer Technical Theater Workshop as well as volunteers of all ages in Technical Theater Work Sessions and at Community Work Days · Assists the Technical Director in the implementation of the annual benefit event · Attends all technical rehearsals as need by Technical Director · Attends all production meetings and scenic design meetings as needed *REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: *Reports to Technical Director *MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBLITIES:* None at this time. *REQUIRED SKILLS* · Strong knowledge of carpentry (rough and finish) · Working knowledge of rigging, welding, blueprint reading, foam carving, painting, audio visual, and theatre lighting · Assists scenic paint department in basic painting as allowed by each show’s build schedule · Intermediate skill with Vectorworks or AutoCad · Working knowledge of basic shop tools and their maintenance · Able to perform simple electrical wiring *DESIRED SKILLS* · Proficiency with Vectorworks or AutoCad · Intermediate skill in teaching technical skills to youth and/or adults · Experience with pneumatics · Experience as a theatrical electrician · Working understanding of nonprofit organizations or community theaters. *JOB CLASSIFICATION: *Full-time, exempt *REQUIREMENTS:* EDUCATION: Associates degree in carpentry or other related trade skills. Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in Technical Theatre, or equivalent professional experience preferred. EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of technical theater production experience highly preferred; 2+ years of finish carpentry experience required. Capable of driving 24’ box truck. PHYSICAL: Must be able to regularly stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear. Must be able to stoop, squat, or kneel, and reach above the head. Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. Must be able to climb 40’ ladder to access catwalk system if needed. Must be comfortable with heights of 40’ on a catwalk system and a single person lift. *WORK SCHEDULE:* 9:00a to 5:00p (M-F), includes occasional evenings and weekends as needed > *To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter > to the attention of* > * Amy Clausen * > hr(a)nearwesttheatre.org

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Auditions: UA Theatre's Fall Mainstage Production of Big Love
by Arts Administration 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration is looking for students and community members to audition for the Fall Theatre Mainstage production, *Big Love*, by Charles Mee, directed by James Slowiak. *Big Love *is a contemporary retelling of Aeschylus’ *The Suppliants*, long thought to be the oldest surviving play script. With a bold physical approach, characters breaking into pop songs, and provocative themes, the comic tale of 50 brides running away from their 50 grooms promises to be a rich and rollicking adventure for both actors and spectators. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 9 and performance dates are October 25 to November 3, 2018. Expect to rehearse Sunday through Thursday evenings for 3 to 4 hours. *WHAT TO PREPARE:* Please prepare to perform 2-3 minutes of your best karaoke number (bring your own music) or, like on “America’s Got Talent,” recite a poem, sing a song, dance, perform magic, do a monologue or comedy routine – anything you do well! You may be asked to move and to work with other members of your audition group. Please also come prepared to write down all of your schedule conflicts. *WHERE TO GO:* Sandefur Theatre, Guzzetta Hall, The University of Akron, Buchtel Ave. (Across the street from E.J. Thomas Hall) *AUDITION TIMES:* Tuesday, September 4, 6-8pm (Theatre Program “Meet and Greet” from 5-6pm) or Wednesday, September 5, 5-7pm There will be no reserved time slots, so be prepared to stay for the entire block of time. For more information, call (330) 972-5909 or email slowiak(a)uakron.edu -- *Graduate Assistant* School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Phone: (330) 972.7895 Website: uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa> Facebook: facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere <http://www.facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere> Instagram: *instagram.com/artsstarthere/ <http://instagram.com/artsstarthere/>* Twitter: twitter.com/ArtsStartHere

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Casting Male 25-30ish PAID - Mapleside Farms
by Stunt Cat 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Casting Patch Greenleaf for the show "The Princess and the Pumpkin" at Mapleside Farms. Good comedic timing, affable, kind of a leading man. 25ish- 30ish. Please send a headshot and video if you have it to Martin at stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com Rehearsals start soon. Show runs every Saturday and Sunday 9:30am - 5pm from September 22 thru October 28. Pay is $11 per hour.

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Mercury Theatre Company: Auditions for NEWSIES this weekend!
by Mercury Theatre Company 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

AUDITION FOR MERCURY THEATRE COMPANY'S NATIONAL AWARD WINNING JUNIOR COMPANY AND JOIN THE CAST OF MTC'S PRODUCTION OF DISNEY'S NEWSIES! Mercury Theatre Company is currently seeking youth ages 11-18 to participate in their Junior Company for the upcoming season. Membership in the Junior Company is by invitation only. Audition timeslots and directions are listed below. Membership in the MTC Junior Company includes the following: - Up to 8 intensive training sessions with professional trainers, including music, acting, dance and tumbling. - Participation as a cast member in MTC's full-scale production of Disney's Newsies (December 21-23 in South Euclid). - Participation in the National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando (February 22-24, 2019 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL). - Opportunity to compete as a solo and/or duo in the National Performing Arts Festival. *NOTE: Company members will be responsible for travel costs associated with the trip as well as training fees. More information will be available at auditions. Fundraising opportunities will be available. Directed by: Pierre-Jacques Brault Musical Direction: Jason Falkofsky Choreographer: Jake Washabaugh Gymnastics Coach: Greg Skupski Auditions will take place on Friday, August 31, from 6:30-9PM and on Saturday, September 1, from 10AM-12:30PM. All participants are expected to audition. Individual auditions will be scheduled and each participant is expected to attend the dance call following his/her scheduled audition time. Dance auditions will take place at the following times for each date: On Friday 8/31: 7:20PM and 8:40PM On Saturday 9/1: 10:50AM and 12:10PM Click this link to sign up for an audition time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b45afa82cab9-mtc1819<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F90…> LOCATION: Mercury Theatre Company is located at Notre Dame College's Regina Hall. Auditions and rehearsals are expected to take place at this location. Address is as follows: 1857 South Green Road South Euclid, OH 44121 WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a short contemporary musical theater piece that does not exceed 1-minute in length. A professional accompanist will be provided; please have your music in original key and in a 3-ring binder with pages copied back to back. A headshot and resume will be helpful. You will be asked to dance, so please bring comfortable shoes. SCHEDULE: Regular rehearsals will begin Saturday, September 15, 2018, and will take place each Saturday for at least 8 weeks. Additional rehearsals will be added in November as required. Each Saturday rehearsal will include up to 3 hours of intensive training and 3 hours of show rehearsal. Exact times are TBD and may vary week to week, but most Saturday rehearsals will begin at 10AM and run until 5PM. Please bring your calendar to the auditions so you can note any conflicts at that time. Please note that all company members must be available from 5-10PM from December 16-20 for tech rehearsals. PERFORMANCE DATES: Dec. 21-23, 2018 (South Euclid) Feb. 22-24, 2019 (Orlando) CASTING: Casting decisions will be announced by Sunday, September 9th, and company members are expected to accept their roles no later than the first rehearsal. All actors who are invited to the Junior Company are expected to perform in the South Euclid performance in December as well as the National Performing Arts Festival in February. Additional questions can be directed to mymercury(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org or 216.771.5862. Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Auditions for "Annie, KIDS" in Akron
by Sarah.Bailey＠USE.SalvationArmy.Org 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

THE SA YOUTH COMPANY presents ANNIE, KIDS "The sun will come out tomorrow" because Leapin' Lizards the SA Youth Company is presenting Annie, KIDS! Join us this fall and make theatre after school!! This NEW company is for young actors in grades K-12th and is by audition only. Auditions will take place Sunday, September 16th from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM and Monday, September 17th from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will take place at 190 South Maple Street Akron, OH 44302 Please prepare 32 bars of music in the Broadway style . An accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals will take place Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 4:00-5:00 PM beginning on September 19th. Tech week will take place December 3rd-7th from 4-6 PM M-F. Show dates are December 7th @ 7:00 PM. December 8th @ 2:30 PM and December 9th @2:30 PM. To sign-up please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4babaa2ba0f58-annie Sarah Bailey M.M. Director of Arts and Science Programming The Salvation Army 190 South Maple Street Akron, OH 44302 330-434-7514 sarah.bailey(a)USE.salvationarmy.org ****************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of The Salvation Army. ******************************************************************

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Wit and wisdom: THE CASUAL TREE WARD by Robert Hawkes at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

NOW ONSTAGE AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM THE WORLD PREMIERE OF _THE CASUAL TREE WARD _BY ROBERT HAWKES _The Casual Tree Ward _by Cleveland playwright Robert Hawkes brims with wit and wisdom._ _The goddess Freyja (or is she?) is tending Yggdrasil, the World Ash Tree (or is it?), trying to protect it from ever increasing drought. Should she continue to refuse the help of the feisty, amorous water bearer? Does the world really depend on this single tree, or is this a self-generating myth? All is made clear (or is it?) when Odin, the One-Eyed God (or is he?) shows up to resolve all questions and save us all (or can he?). _The Casual Tree Ward _is directed by Susan Soltis. The cast features actors Andrea Belser, James Rankin, and David Munnell. _The Casual Tree Ward _runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Sept 15 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, in Cleveland’s historic Tremont neighborhood. Fri & Sat tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students. Thurs discount tickets are $15, $12 and $8. _ _ Reservations and information at convergence-continuum.org [1]. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org

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Dialect coach need for LEC's production of MURDER BY POE (and 2 more actors!)
by doctor celery 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

For Lake Erie College's upcoming production of MURDER BY POE by Jeffrey Hatcher, we need: *2 more actors for male roles and * a dialect coach to help with French accents (some pay available) Please contact Dr. Jaffe at <jjaffe(a)lec.edu>. "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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