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Mo Mo' Jo Zydeco Concert: Wadsworth HS, Sept. 29 at 8pm
by Thomas Sigel 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

Mo' Mo Jo performs September 29 at 8pm at Wadsworth High School in the James R. McIlvaine Performing Arts Center, 625, Broad Street, Wadsworth, Ohio. Female fronted, the ensemble features three-part harmonies, accordion, fiddle, guitar, rubboard, sax, trumpet, harp, bass, percussion, and drums. The group performs in English and French. Mo’ Mojo takes Zydeco music and infuses it with Blues, Americana, Cajun, reggae, rock & roll, funk, R&B, and African and Latin rhythms. Dancers are invited to come early for a Zydeco dance lesson on stage with the band beginning at 6:45 pm and ending at 7:30 pm. Band members include: • Jen Maurer – vocals, diatonic accordion, guitar • Leigh Ann Wise – vocals, rubboard, trumpet, percussion • Anthony Papaleo – vocals, fiddle, guitar • Joe Golden – guitar, talk box • Darren Thompson – bass • Will Douglas – drums Tickets are $20 in advance and are available online at www.ormaco.org (credit card processing fee applies), by calling 330-722-2541 or at all Medina County Buehler’s stores. Tickets will be $25 at the door (cash or checks only). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wadsworth Alumni Scholarship Fund.

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Berko review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK @ The Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGMENT: At this pre-Halloween season “The Woman in Black” appears to have been a good choice. The success of this type of play is dependent upon the audience using its imagination, and the moments of shock-induced terror and the jumpy, scream-induced moments. These, unfortunately, are somewhat missing in this production.* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Seeking non-union male, 30-ish, for lead role in NE Ohio indie thriller
by Jesse Dillon Sorrells 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

Due to unfortunate circumstances with one of our lead actors, Cold Start Films is seeking local non-union male talent to take over the role of "David" in the feature-length indie thriller "CUT: Reckoning", the sequel to the 2003 film "CUT". SYNOPSIS: 15 years after being abducted, tortured, and left for dead by sadistic college classmates, Jody has overcome multiple personal tragedies to settle into a seemingly normal life, but an unexpected encounter sends her world, along with those of of her former captors, crashing back together in a dark cat-and-mouse game involving bitter vengeance, serial killers, and a dangerous love triangle CHARACTER: DAVID - __30-ish. Any ethnicity. First-year homicide detective. Boyishly handsome and charming with youthful enthusiasm and naivete. "Eagle Scout" personality. Open auditions will be held Sunday, September 23 from 4pm to 7pm at Kent State University Center for the Performance Arts (CPA building) in Kent, OH. Please bring a headshot and resume if available. For those unable to attend the audition, video submissions will be accepted until the date of the live auditions. Contact us via the Cold Start Films website for video submission instructions. Production is already underway and will be ongoing throughout the Fall and Winter of 2018 (primarily interior scenes) and will conclude in the Spring of 2019 when warmer weather returns to allow for a few of our large-scale exterior scenes. Filming takes place at various locations, primarily around the Akron-Canton area. Please note, this is a micro-budget project that is seeking online crowdfunding for additional support, so at this time cast and crew positions are not paid, however any production-related travel expenses such as fuel to-and-from sets will be reimbursed and on-set meals/facilities provided. Character breakdowns, audition sides, and crew applications are available on our website at coldstartfilms.com <https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/> More info available by request through email and social media links found at the bottom of the webpage.

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Review of "The Woman in Black" at the Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

CPH hosts spine-tingling ghost story ‘The Woman in Black’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association It’s been suggested that the Hanna Theatre in Playhouse Square is haunted. Perhaps. But the Allen Theatre just down the street most certainly has things that go bump in the night and during the matinees, courtesy of the Cleveland Play House’s season opener “The Woman in Black.” Based on Susan Hill’s 1983 novel of the same name, and the very stuff the 2012 film with Daniel Radcliffe was made of, this gothic ghost story was adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt. The play has resided in London for the past 30 years, toured England on several occasions, and has had several productions in other countries. The current production embraces the original London staging as recreated by the show’s original director, Robin Herford, and is being promoted as the U.S. premiere of the London production. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Auddition list
by Nisa Torosian 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

To whom it may concern; I would like to have an audition list.

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

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Seeking Cast for Staged Reading | October 18
by Playwrights Local 21 Sep '18

21 Sep '18

*Playwrights Local* *(http://playwrightslocal.org/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/>)* *Seeks multiple cast members* *For a staged reading on Thursday, October 18* *The Adventures of* *Fleische **Michecha of Rumilshtenikisigov* A new play by Matthew Greenfield Directed by Erik Andrews Synopsis The title character is a quiet Jewish boy-turned-man coping with a mysterious “pain” and very interesting times in the early 20th century: forced to leave his titular home town and wander around the world in service of the Tzar in two bloody wars, Fleische gets caught up in the turmoil of the Russian Revolution and eventually decides to immigrate to America, coming to terms with the “home-less” nature of the Diaspora and discovering a resilient home within himself in the face of the massive historical pressures of pogroms, wars, revolutions, and assimilation. Cast (All perform multiple roles in epic-style play) *ACTOR C: *Mother, Dying Sailor, German Soldier, Mary *ACTOR D: *Census-Taker, Naval Officer, Japanese Officer, New Census-Taker, Russian Officer, Bolshie Officer, Communist Mayor, American Immigration Official, American Offering Job * ACTOR E: *Soldier, Russian Sailor, Japanese Sailor/Japanese Soldier, New Soldier, Russian Soldier, German Soldier, Immigrant There will be 1-2 rehearsals in North Collinwood. The reading will be on *Thursday, October 18* at 7:00pm at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland. This is an unpaid reading, but a great chance to be a part of a new play! Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume t*o director **Erik Andrews at: **erikandrews1(a)me.com <erikandrews1(a)me.com>* ABOUT THE COMPANY Playwrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/.

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Stocker Arts Center Student Matinee Tickets On Sale
by Allison Jack 21 Sep '18

21 Sep '18

Stocker Arts Center Student Matinee Tickets On Sale Now Tickets are on sale now for the new season of the Stocker Arts Center's Student Matinee Series in the Hoke Theatre at Lorain County Community College. The Student Matinee Series is made up of weekday performances designed with students in mind. The Student Matinee Series for the season includes: Giggle, Giggle, Quack Monday, October 8, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Lifeline Theatre Running a farm is hard work, especially with cows that type, hens on strike, and a duck who's always causing trouble. So Farmer Brown takes off for a well-deserved vacation, leaving his brother Bob, an accountant from the city, in charge. Soon it's no work and all play (and cake, pizza, movies, and bubble baths) as the animals run wild, taking advantage of Bob's lack of experience. Will the animals come clean about their devious tricks, or is there more to Brother Bob than meets the eye? Take a break from the grind with the gang from Farmer Brown's farm with Lifeline Theatre's hit musical adaptation of the 2002 New York Times bestselling book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Charlotte's Web Friday, October 19, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. TheaterWorksUSA This performance is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. The Crucible Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10 a.m. National Players By Arthur Miller No one is safe as a reign of terror rips through 1692 Salem. Led by Abigail Williams, a group of girls who claim to have seen the Devil, hurl out charges of witchcraft, sending those who won't confess to the noose. When the accusing finger points to his wife, John Proctor is forced to confront his past and determine his future. Arthur Miller's searing drama, inspired by the McCarthy era, comes to vivid new life in the National Players' bare-knuckle staging. A piercing look at what can happen when truth is bent to political convenience, The Crucible is a powerful story for our time. Mysteries of Ancient Egypt Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Virginia Rep on Tour Inside a tiny case, two children find an ancient amulet in a neighbor's attic. Before her disappearance, Gama Harriet had been a famed Egyptologist. But what is the meaning of the hieroglyphs inscribed on the amulet, or the scribbled warnings found in Harriet's journal? Before they know it, the children are magically transported back to ancient Egypt in 620 BC where they meet Sema-tawy-tefnakht, a scribe to King Psamtik I. With his guidance, our two heroes unravel their mystery while we learn fascinating facts about one of the world's most amazing cultures. They meet princess Shepenwepet, the pharaoh's daughter, and travel with her on a fateful sea journey to Thebes where, with our contemporary heroes' help, she must establish a base of power to protect her father's kingdom. And guess who is waiting for them there. Thrills, dazzling beauty and historic fact combine in this novel melding of child-friendly mystery and accurate cultural exploration. Tickets for the Stocker Arts Center Student Matinee Series events are $5 each (except for "Songwriting Made Simple") and are available for schools and the general public. For more information about the Stocker Student Matinee Series, visit www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/student-matinee-series<http://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/student-matinee-series>. To purchase tickets or 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<http://www.StockerArtsCenter.com>. To learn more about the upcoming season, visit StockerArtsCenter.com. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on the campus is free. Follow Stocker Arts Center on Facebook and @StockerArts on Twitter and Instagram.

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Auditions for RSVP Improv Thursday Sep. 27 (Chagrin Falls)
by Tracy Cubbal 21 Sep '18

21 Sep '18

River Side Valley Players is seeking joyful and dedicated improvisers to join their team. Founded in 2015, the 7-member troupe is based in Chagrin Falls and performs both short and long form improvisation. The group also leads bimonthly workshop/performance evenings for beginning improvisers. Past performances have featured The Deconstruction, The Harold, and a wholly original reality TV show. Future directions may include duo work, a full-length improvised musical, or a JTS Brown.The troupe is directed by Second City-, iO, and Annoyance-trained Tracy Cubbal. Prospective members must be available for weekly rehearsals on Sunday afternoons. Auditions are Thursday September 27 at 7:00 at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre. No appointment is necessary. Questions? Email improv(a)cvlt.org.

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Rent costumes from Beck Center for the Arts
by Julie Gilliland 21 Sep '18

21 Sep '18

Your next gig, and Halloween, are both right around the corner. Rent your costume (personal, one character or entire cast!) from Beck Center for the Arts. All sizes, all age groups. $100 minimum, please. Contact 216-521-2540x10 or betty.pitcher65(a)gmail.com<mailto:betty.pitcher65@gmail.com>.

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