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Stocker Arts Center Presents “Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll”
by Allison Jack 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Stocker Arts Center Presents “Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll” Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College will open its 2018-2019 Performing Artists Series with “Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, in the Hoke Theatre. With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Berg shares the often unknown stories from 50 years of history of the music that changed the world forever. The show includes fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars, groups, events and genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey and more. Those performing alongside Berg include Danny Zolli, Brook Wood, Kareema Khouri, Aaron Finley, Jarran Muse, with music performed by Berg (piano) along with Roger Cohen (drums), Abraham Saenz (bass), Mike Wilson (guitar) and Jeremy Beck (keyboards). Zolli, who performed last year at Stocker Arts Center in “Neil Berg’s Pianomen: An Intimate Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John,” is renowned around the globe as a vocal powerhouse with an enormous vocal range and the ability to sing everything from Broadway to razor-sharp Rock & Roll. He is best known for his monumental number of performances, and record breaking number of performances as Jesus, Judas, and Annas in more than 26 productions of Jesus Christ Superstar throughout the world. Stocker Arts Center offers valet parking and dinner prior to the Performing Artists Series shows. Dinners are held in the Norton Culinary Arts Center or Spitzer Conference Center next to Stocker Arts Center and seatings are at 5:45 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Tickets for dinner are $30 per person. Tickets for valet parking are $5 per car and can be purchased in advance or paid in cash the night of the show. To purchase tickets for any of the shows or to request a season calendar, call the box office at (440) 366-4040. Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. The box office is also open 90 minutes before ticketed events (60 minutes before Student Matinees). Guests may also purchase tickets online at www.StockerArtsCenter.com. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Follow Stocker Arts Center on Facebook and @StockerArts on Twitter and Instagram. Parking on campus is free unless you choose to valet park your car for the Performing Artists Series events. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator | Marketing & Communications Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7082

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AUDITIONS - - - Kringle's Inventionasium Experience
by Mr. Kringle & Company 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

*Mr. Kringle & Company* Auditions For *Kringle’s Inventionasium Experience * Original Characters By: Michael Chiappe Directed By: Tiffany Trapnell *AUDITIONS* *WHEN:* Monday, September 24th & Tuesday, September 25th *WHERE:* Near West Theatre @ 6702 Detroit Rd. Cleveland, OH 44102 *SIGN-UP:* 6:30pm or 8pm time slots available. *EMAIL:* jobs(a)mrkringle.com to schedule. *ARRIVE:* 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Headshots & Resumes are appreciated, but not required. Dress for movement and wear comfortable footwear. *Click, **HERE <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/near+west+theater/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x8830f04a13322f2f:0xfebfc63d672dd966?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr-Zj0j5DdAhVDw4MKHUzMA6MQ9RcwEnoECAcQFQ>** for Directions to Near West Theatre* *REHEARSALS* October 1st - November 7th Monday-Wednesday 6pm-10pm *PREVIEW DATES* November 13th & 15th Tuesday & Thursday 5pm-8pm *PRODUCTION DATES* Saturday, November 17, 9am-8pm Sunday, November 18, 9am-7pm Friday, November 23, 3pm-8pm Saturday, November 24, 9am-8pm Saturday, December 1, 9am-8pm Sunday, November 25, 9am-7pm Sunday, December 2, 9am-7pm Friday, December 7, 3pm-8pm Saturday, December, 8 9am-8pm Sunday, December 9, 9am-7pm Sunday, December 9, 9am-7pm Thursday, December 13, 3pm-8pm Friday, December 14, 3pm-8pm Saturday, December 15, 9am-8pm Sunday, December 16, 9am-7pm Wednesday, December 19, 9am-8pm Thursday, December 20, 9am-8pm Friday, December 21, 9am-8pm Saturday, December 22, 9am-8pm Sunday, December 23, 9am-7pm Monday, December 24, 9am-3pm Saturday, December 29, 11am-4pm Sunday, December 30, 11am-4pm *COMPENSATION* All Performers receive hourly compensation for performances. *PAY**:* $10-14hr / A Full-Time performer averages $2700/season. *ABOUT THE PRODUCTION* Kringle’s Inventionasium is a fully immersive, interactive experience that offers performers the unique opportunity to develop, inhabit and live out characters authentically inside a 7,500 sq ft fantasy world. Audiences are invited to Mr. Kringle’s top secret toy lab to help create toys, and prepare for the holiday season. Mayhem ensues as guests assist Kringle’s kooky inventing team, and eventually everyone meets with Mr. Kringle for a personal visit. *Click, **HERE <https://mrkringle.com/experience/>** for more about the Experience* *ROLES AVAILABLE* Roles open to ages 18+. Positions are Non-Equity. Flexible Scheduling (Full & Part-Time) *Click, **HERE <https://mrkringle.com/discover/>** for Available Roles* *PRODUCTION TEAM* Artistic Director – Jimmy Langa Director – Tiffany Trappnell Costume Designer – Michael Chiappe Hospitality Director – Jake Hastings Operations Director – Greg Markowitz This casting notice was posted by: The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC

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Theater classes begin next week at Beck Center for the Arts!
by Sarah Clare 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

BECK CENTER THEATER CLASSES STARTING NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, September 5, marks the start of our 2018 Fall semester at Beck Center for the Arts ... and some classes are already sold out! We have opportunities available to participate in one of our after school offerings, or our great Saturday packages ... be it Fundamentals of Theater, Youth Core or Teen Core options. Classes are available for students ages 2-19 in acting, singing, dancing, auditioning, improvisation, and more! We also offer adult classes in Acting and Improv. Beck Center for the Arts offers our catalog online 24/7 - complete with fast and easy registration. You can sign up for any class right from the comforts of home! You can even wake up, sign on, sign up, and head over for class all in a matter of minutes. :) If you've been meaning to get involved or wanting to check out what the buzz is all about at Beck Center ... now is the time. Don't wait too long or you just might miss out! Copy and paste this link to take you directly to our Fall 2018 catalog: http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/18-FALL-online-8-20-18… Check out our upcoming youth theater season, or enroll online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org> , call 216-521-2540 x10 or stop by in person at Beck Center for the Arts on 17801 Detroit in Lakewood and join the fun! * * * * * Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Sarah Clare Associate Director, Theater Education 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/> | 216.521.2540 | Fax 216.521.2110 2018-2019 YOUTH & TEEN THEATER SEASON: CINDER-ELLA (October 25 - 28, 2018) LAW & ORDER: NURSERY RHYME UNIT (December 14- 23, 2018) 13 (April 5 - 14, 2019) SEUSSICAL (May 10 - 19, 2019)

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Seeking Early Childhood Theater Instructor
by Sarah Clare 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Beck Center for the Arts seeks a talented and engaging arts education instructor to join our theater education faculty. In this role, the individual will lead theater education classes while promoting and nurturing the education of students by planning and implementing effective and developmentally appropriate classroom experiences; providing a safe environment conducive to learning; keeping students informed as to the plan for the course and the activities taking place at Beck Center for the Arts. The instructor will be an entry point to first time students, while serving as an advocate for Beck Center to our students and the community. Reporting to the Associate Director of Theater Education, the arts educator will: * possess the ability to engage young students in arts education programs while assisting students in expressing themselves through the theater arts. * be responsible, reliable, and professional. And have the ability to work independently. * have the ability to fulfill all the responsibilities and duties of a classroom teacher, keeping records/tracking attendance and ability to manage a classroom or studio environment. * possess ability to work with a diverse team, including other arts professionals and arts administrators. * teach the following classes: Acting Adventures (Ages 5-7) Tue. 4:30-5:15 PM (9/11/18-12/11/18) This class is designed to introduce children to theater through improvised imagination as each week students collectively conquer a new adventure. Students focus on projecting their voices, listening for directions, developing stage presence, and working together while stretching their imaginations. Parents are welcome to attend the final class to participate in one of these amazing adventures. Little Folks Theater I (Ages 4-5) Wed. 4:30-5:15 PM (9/5/18-12/12/18) Little Folks introduces our younger students to the magic of theater and is also designed for returning students as new exercises and material are explored each semester. Children engage in lively classroom activities involving creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. This class stresses positive self-development and interaction and concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends. Little Folks Theater II (Ages 6-7) Wed. 5:30-6:15 PM (9/5/18-12/12/18) Continuing from and building upon the work started in Little Folks Theater, students delve deeper in their exploration of creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. The class stresses positive self-development and interaction and concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends. You do not need to have taken Little Folks Theater I to enroll in Little Folks Theater II. Requirements include: * Possesses the proficiency (either through education and/or experience) to engage students of all abilities and teach concepts for specific courses taught. * A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in the art form is preferred. * Bachelor or Master's degree preferred. Individual's working toward their degree in theater education may be considered. * Experience Requirement: Extensive knowledge of art form and previous teaching experience (3-5 years) preferred. * Employees must pass a background check. We offer a fun and flexible working environment with a unique arts and education mission. To apply in confidence, please send your resume and cover letter to Sarah Clare at sclare(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:sclare@beckcenter.org>. No phone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about us at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org> - Beck Center for the Arts is more than a non-profit organization that combines professional theater with arts education. We create art experiences. We are committed to creating an arts experience that is as individual as the people we serve with eclectic performances to suit many tastes, education opportunities for all ages and abilities, community outreach and free exhibitions. Sarah Clare Associate Director, Theater Education 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/> | 216.521.2540 | Fax 216.521.2110 2018-2019 YOUTH & TEEN THEATER SEASON: CINDER-ELLA (October 25 - 28, 2018) LAW & ORDER: NURSERY RHYME UNIT (December 14- 23, 2018) 13 (April 5 - 14, 2019) SEUSSICAL (May 10 - 19, 2019)

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Sign Up Today for Auditions for Hands on a Hardbody at Hudson Players
by Will C Crosby 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

The Hudson Players Announce Auditions for Hands on a Hardbody Music and Lyrics by Amanda Green & Trey Anastasio Book by Doug Wright AUDITIONS: Sunday, November 11th at 7:00PM Monday, November 12th at 7:00PM Callbacks – Thursday, November 15th at 7:00pm, if needed SIGN UP TODAY: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0d4fafa629abf85-hands Where: The Barlow Community Center 41 S. Oviatt Street Hudson, OH 44236 Direction by Will C. Crosby Musical Direction by Bridget Jankowski Choreography by Kaylea Kudlaty Stage Management and Assistant Direction by Stephen Berg PERFORMANCE DATES: February 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd Audition forms and additional information can be found at www.HudsonPlayers.com. Open audition format. If possible, please sign up and let us know what night you are coming at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-hands ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Hudson Players does not pre-cast. If you have any questions: Email Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com Please prepare the following: *Please prepare 2 contrasting 32 bar cuts of a song in the style of the show (DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). *Audition forms will be provided but auditioners are encouraged to fill them out ahead of time and/or bring a resume. Headshots are appreciated but not required(photos will be taken of those without headshots for reference use). *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. (A sampling of some of the music from the show can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsLTCINgnQ) Rehearsals: Regular Rehearsals will start November 25th. (There will be a read through scheduled on November 20th.) Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. Hudson does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. We will be taking some time off for the winter holiday season. Show Information: Nominee! 3 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, 2013 For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler. Casting Requirements 6 women and 9 men (Texas accents definitely a plus, unless otherwise noted) to play the following very real characters (ages are approximate and can vary):. Kelli Mangrum: Female, 18-25 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, A3-E5) A pretty UPS worker with steel ambition and big dreams. Heather Stovall: Female, 20-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, A3-D#5) A flirtatious restaurant hostess. Used to bending the rules and getting away with it. Cindy Barnes: Female, 30-50 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Former Miss Gregg County, still fond of pageant hair and pastels. Works in Public Relations at the Nissan dealership. Norma Valverde: Female, 30-50 (Range: Low Mezzo, D3-G5) A stout Latina woman, kind and hopeful, quiet until moved by the spirit. Infectious laugh. Virginia Drew: Female, 40-55 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5) A one-time beauty queen settling into middle-age. Janis Curtis: Female, Mid 50-70 (Range: Low Mezzo, D3-Bb4) A tough old bird with sun-burnished skin and missing teeth. Comic and full of integrity. Married to Don. Greg Wilhote: Male, Early 18-25 (Range: Tenor, D3-B4) A cute young man in a baseball cap. Generous and determined. Jesus Pena: Male, 18-25 (Range: Tenor, E3-B4) A hard-working, smart first generation Mexican-American. Slight Mexican accent. Chris Alvaro: Male, 22-32 (Range: Tenor, Ab2-Ab4) Well-built under his hoodie, a pair of aviator glasses conceal his eyes. Military steeliness and hidden vulnerability. Ronald McCowan: Male, 30-50 (Range: Tenor, F3-B4) A good-natured African-American guy with a slight Louisiana accent and a love of Snickers bars. Mike Ferris: Male, 25-40 (Range: Tenor, Eb3-Bb4) Boyishly handsome, wears a cheap tie with a Nascar clip. Questionable ethics. Works at the Nissan dealership. Benny Perkins: Male, 40-55 (Range: Tenor, C#3-G#4) Weather-beaten face, ingratiating grin, and lots of homespun philosophy. Our narrator of sorts. Also a very angry man. Frank Nugent: Male, 35-55 (Range: Bari-Tenor, Eb3-Gb4) Radio personality, a diehard good ole boy dressed in a Stetson. JD Drew: Male, 50-65 (Range: Baritone, G2-D4) A good old boy with pomaded gray hair and a high wattage grin. Virginia’s husband. Don Curtis: Male, Mid 50-65s (Range: Baritone, A2-Bb3) Janis’s Husband, Very supportive to his wife. Will also double as Doctor Stokes. Hudson Players believes in non-traditional casting, Audition for whatever role you want. If you have any questions email the director at Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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Asst. Stage Manager Wanted
by Scott Spence 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Beck Center in Lakewood is in need of an Asst. Stage Manager for our production of Edward Albee's "*Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?*" in our intimate 96 seat Studio Theatre. Rehearsals are just under way, and we can be flexible with your schedule for the first several weeks. *The show opens October 5th and closes November 4th, playing only Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. MUST be available for ALL rehearsals beginning Sept. 24th.* There is a stipend for this position. *Please make all inquiries to Artistic Director Scott Spence at:* Scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com

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The Singing Angels Open Auditions!
by Carol Thompson 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

The Singing Angels Announce: 2018 OPEN AUDITIONS Wednesday, August 29th, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday, September 1st, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Auditions are first come, first served. Girls and Boys 4th grade thru age 16 No experience necessary- seeking children who love to sing! Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, no accompaniment. 2nd or 3rd Graders-call to enroll in The Littlest Angels Training Chorus!! Auditions are held at our rehearsal studios: Masonic Temple, 4th Floor 3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Parking lot available; enter from Euclid Avenue For further information: www.singingangels.org<http://www.singingangels.org> charles(a)singingangels.org<mailto:charles@singingangels.org> (216) 432-5555 x.1500 or contact Charles Eversole for video auditions, or if an alternate audition date is needed.

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AUDITIONS FOR "THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL"
by Jeremy Benjamin 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

LCCC Announces Auditions For *THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL* By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Directed by Sarah May WHAT: Lorain County Community College will hold auditions for the 2018 Fall Production *The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail*, a lively theatrical portrait of famed American writer, environmentalist and activist Henry David Thoreau. Written by Cleveland nativeJerome Lawrence and Elyria native Robert E. Lee*, *best known for *Inherit the Wind* and *Auntie Mame, *this wonderfully imaginative script takes an obscure moment in history and turns it into an inspiring tale for our times. In 1849 young Henry David Thoreau was sent to jail for refusing to pay his taxes to support a brutal war he considered unjust. In the play Henry stews in his jail cell, while his mind wanders back and forth in time reliving key moments and encounters that shaped his life. We meet the teacher who inspired him, the girl he loved but didn't marry, a runaway slave he tried to help, and the citizens of a town who never understood the young man who marched to a different drum. Thoreau's decision to go to jail for standing by his beliefs, or committing what he called *civil disobedience, *set a precedent for all those who would come after him: abolitionists, suffragettes, freedom riders, conscientious objectors, peace advocates, and ecologists. *Copies of the playscript will be on reserve at the LCCC Bass Library until the audition dates.* WHO: Auditions are open to all LCCC students and staff, as well as actors from the community. We are seeking a multi–generational, multi-ethnic ensemble to bring the vibrant community of 19th Century Concord, Massachusetts to life on stage. WHEN AND WHERE: Auditions will be held Sunday afternoon, September 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 and Monday evening, September 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre inside The Stocker Arts Center 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035. *Actors will be asked to read from the script.* If you would also like to perform a short monologue please inform the director at the time of audition. Feel free to contact Sarah at 216-410-1781 if you have questions or concerns. Please call or email LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin 440-366-7120 or jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu with your planned audition date. PRODUCTION DATES: The production will run the weekend of November 15-17. Rehearsals will begin October 1. Please bring a list of conflicts with you to auditions. CAST REQUIREMENTS: 2 young men, 18-30: to play Henry David Thoreau and his brother John. 3 character actors: to play Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bailey the town vagrant, and Deacon Ball. 2 character women: to play Henry's mother and Mrs. Lydian Emerson. 1 young boy, age 8-11, to play young Edward Emerson, and other roles. 1 African American actor or actress: to play escaped slave, Williams, and other roles. 1 young woman, 17-28: to play Helen Seward. A versatile and energetic ensemble of actors and actresses, ages 8-80, to play townspeople, soldiers, church members, pallbearers, the choir, the town drunk, the town sheriff, farmers, merchants and Abe Lincoln.

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Auditions for new project THIS FRIDAY - paid roles
by HobbsStyle! 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Johnny Swirl Presents ‘Single & Ready’ Now Casting Single & Ready is the brand new series from the producers of the urban classic ‘Swing Lowe Sweet Chariotte’ and hit series; ‘Heights Girl’ and ‘Wine & Gossip’. At the urging of her best friend, recently heartbroken LaTanya is searching for love online. She goes on date after date looking for Mr. Right but it turns out to be more than she bargained for! A new interracial dating dramedy from Swirl Network.TV! AUDITIONS: Friday, August 31, 2018 6:00pm to 9:00pm HobbsStyle Casting Office 26250 Euclid Avenue, #211 (In the Euclid Medical/Office Plaza) Euclid, OH 44132 PLEASE BRING RECENT HEADSHOT AND RESUME Email for an appointment time: ClevelandCasting(a)gmail.com, place desired role in the subject line. You will only be able to read for one role, however you will be considered for others based on your audition. Sides are available at: https://www.clevelandcasting.com/Auditons-Open-Roles.html This is a non-union production. Most roles receive pay and/or stipend. **MUST HAVE AVAILABILITY TO FILM SEPT 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd** Character Descriptions Latanya Lockhart (Lead): African-American female, early 30’s. Tamika Matthews (Supporting): African-American female, early 30’s. Lance: White male, late 20’s, artist-type. Jason: White male, early 40’s, heavyset. Gregg: White male, late 30’s, tall, handsome. Charleston: African-American male, 30’s, handsome. Brandon: White male, 30's, bald and clean-shaven. Day Player: Open ethnicity male, 20's to 60’s

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Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center - New dance session
by Nicole Cassara 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

Have you signed up for dance classes?!? We offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip-hop, contemporary & musical theater. Classes for beginners, intermediate and advance levels. Ages 3 1/2 thru and including adult! Dancing with class and professionalism since 1982. We pride ourselves in age appropriate music & moves. Sign up today - it’s a RECITAL YEAR!!! OPEN HOUSE: Thurs., Aug.30th 5:30-7:30. View the studio, meet the staff and come see what we’re made of! www.ArleneCassaraDance.com

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