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Nutcracker Audition this Sunday, Sept 16
by Cleveland City Dance 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

CITY BALLET OF CLEVELANDNUTCRACKER AUDITIONThe City Ballet of Cleveland is holding its annual “Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker” audition on Sunday September 16th from 1:00pm-3:30pm.� The audition is open to all area ballet dancers ages 8 and older, and these young dancers will be dancing side by side with professional ballet dancers including from the Verb Ballets!� Dancers auditioning for pointe roles, including Act I Snow and Act II Waltz of the Flowers, should wear their pointe shoes to audition. Potential dancers do not need to be students at Cleveland City Dance; however, students must be enrolled in class at their current studio or Cleveland City Dance during the during the rehearsal process. The Company Artistic and Executive Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini, Ethan Lee, Mike Keating and Shannon Sterne will be conducting the audition.� The performances are scheduled for the weekend of December 15-16 at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts in Cleveland. City Ballet of Cleveland’s The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker performances are partially supported by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.� A pre-registration form and $25 audition fee should be submitted by Thursday, September 13th.� Application forms and full details are available online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org � � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Audition Announcement - Orrville Ohio
by Ohio Niki 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Please email ohioniki(a)gmail.com to schedule an appointment to audition for The Canterville Ghost. Audition, Rehearsals, Performances will all take place at the Orrville Community Theater in Orrville, Ohio. This is an unpaid role for a non-profit local community theater. Seeking the following: * Need male LEAD, mid-30's, but preferably older, british accent, strong memorization for large chunks of dialogue, some physical comedy. * Need male that can that can play a 17 year old boy with british accent * Female over 40 (preferably 60+ or old-age make-up), british accent, character has light to moderate lines, can have a lot of fun with this character. Thanks for your interest! Niki

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Modern Jazz / Pop Band Looking For Jazz Flutist / Sax player
by Allan Ambrochowicz 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Modern jazz/pop group in Mentor is looking for a skilled jazz flutist for solo and back up work. We cover songs ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Steely Dan to Sade, as well as instrumental standards like Stolen Moments and Birdland. Our primary need is for a flutist as around 50% of the songs we are covering have flute in them. Another 25% of the songs could use sax, thus the request for dual instrumentation. This is a professional band, so work ethic and ability are a key factor in justifying adding another player. Full band practices are on Saturday 6pm to 9pm, with melodic players also meeting on Thursday evenings 6pm to 9pm to go over songs that will be practiced on the weekend. Practices are in Mentor on the Lake. Contact Allan at 440-444-9657 to receive a set list and to set up an audition if interested. Be sure to leave a text or voice message, as phone numbers with no message will not be responded to. Thank you.

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AUDITION NOTICE - Bent
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for BENT Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: In 1934 Berlin on the eve of the Nazi incursion, Max, a grifter and his lover Rudy are recovering from a night of debauchery with a SA trooper. Two soldiers burst into the apartment and slit their guest's throat, beginning a nightmare odyssey through Nazi Germany. Ranked lower on the human scale than Jews, the men as awoved homosexuals, flee. Desperate and on the run, Max asks his own "discreetly" homosexual Uncle Freddie for help as the older man offers little more than suggestions on how to live, as he does, practicing homosexuality on the side. Attempting their escape, Rudy is beaten to death as Horst, another homosexual prisoner, warns Max to deny his lover. Taken to a death camp at Dachau, Max and Horst branded with the "pink triangle", hope to survive with each other for comfort and courage but it is not to be. "Bent" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Directed by: Jared Sparks Stage Manager: Olivia King Auditions will be held on Sunday, October 21st, and Wednesday October 24th from 7-9pm All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin on October 28th and will generally take place Sun-Thurs (lighter rehearsals toward the beginning. Heavier in December) Performances: January 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th at 8pm and January 6th at 2pm. CHARACTERS: Max (Male, 30s) - homosexual "wheeler dealer" who leads a dissolute life of drink, drugs, and sporadic sex until the horros of Nazi Germany intervene and effectively put an end to his hedonistic alcoholic life style; a tormented individual, tortured by the memory of his reprehensible actions, but never loses his basic humanity; not at all a coward, but rather a pragmatist. Horst (Male, 20s) - relatively muscular physique and a kind nature; a "pink triange", incarcerated in the death camps of Dacheu because of his homosexuality; a sensitive man, strongly affected by Max's torment. Rudy (Male, 30s) - bespectacled, homosexual dancer; rather gushy, effusive, homebody type who has a great love for Max and his precious household plants; tends to become a trifle hysterical at times. Greta (Male, late 30s) - a man dressed as a woman in a silver dress, top hat and cane; presents an appearance that is at once elegant and bizarre; tough, practical proprietor of a gay nightclub who entertains patrons by singing in a smoky seductive voice; Nazis' rise to power sends him back to his wife and kids. Uncle Freddie (Male, 50s) - aristocratic, well-dressed; Max's uncle, a "closet fluff" Wolf (Male, 30s) - gay man picked up by Max one drunken evening. (Possible Nudity) Ensemble (Male, 20-60) - Guards, Officers, Prisoners, Captains. TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-bent <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-bent> All questions should be directed to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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AUDITION NOTICE - It's a Wonderful Life
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre is located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: In our American culture It's a Wonderful Life has become almost as familiar as Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The story is a natural for a stage adaptation: the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descent on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This faithful adaptation has all your favorite characters: George and Mary Hatch, Clarence, Uncle Billy, Violet, and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter. This fine dramatization not only celebrates the faith of the season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and the love and support of one's family and community will be rewarded. Directed By: Julie Connair Auditions will be held October 16th and 17th from 7-9pm All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin October 21st and will generally be held Sunday-Thursday. Show dates are December 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd at 8pm and December 16th at 2pm. CHARACTERS: ***THE ROLE OF GEORGE BAILEY HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST*** Clarence Odbody (Male, Any age) - A-S-2 (Angel Second Class) Mr. Gower (Male, 35-50) - proprietor of the corner drug store Young George (Male, 10-12) - George as a young boy Harry Bailey (Male, 25-35) - George's younger brother Mother Bailey (Female, late 50s/60s) - a very kind and understanding woman Aunt Tilly (Female, 50-70) - Uncle Billy's wife Violet Peterson (Female, 20-40) - proprietor of the beauty salon Bert (Male, 25-40) - a patrolman Ernie (Male, 25-40) - a mail carrier Uncle Billy (Male, 50-70) - George's uncle and business partner Mary Hatch (later Mary Bailey) (Female, 35-50) - George's loving wife Henry F. Potter (Male, 40-60) - owns practically the entire town Mr. Potter's Goon (Male, 40-60) - ever-present with Mr. Potter Mr. Potter's Secretary (Female, 30-50) - ever-faithful to Mr. Potter Mrs. Hatch (Female, 50-70) - Mary's Mother Sam Wainwright (Male, 20-35) - a financially successful young man Miss Andrews (Female, 20+) - a townsperson Mrs. Thompson (Female, 20+) - a townsperson Mr. Martini (Male, 20-40) - proprietor of a bar Mrs. Martini (Female, 20-40) - Mr. Martini's wife Miss Carter (Female, 20-40) - a bank examiner Newspaper Boy (Male, 8-10) Pete Bailey (Male, 10-12) - George's son Tommy Bailey (Male, 8-10) - George's son Zuzu Bailey (Female, 6-8) - George's daughter Mr. Welch (Male, 25-40) - the schoolteacher's husband Janie Bailey (Female, 8-10) - George's daughter ***Doubling possible for Young George and Pete Bailey ***Doubling possible for Tommy Bailey and Newspaper Boy ***Other Doubling Possible, if necessary TO SIGN UP PLEASE VISIT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-its <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-its> Email all questions to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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$10 tickets to CPH "The Woman in Black" (Purchase deadline is Wednesday Sep 12)
by Ryan Lucas 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Celebrate Industry Night at Cleveland Play House with $10 tickets! THE WOMAN IN BLACK Sunday, Sept 16 | 6:30 pm - Ticket purchase deadline is Wednesday, September 12 Allen Theatre - 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 Halloween comes early this year with a bone-chilling ghost story that will shake you to your core. Arthur Kipps never believed in the supernatural until he came face to face with evil. Tonight-desperate to exorcise his demons-he will tell his haunting tale...no matter the consequences. For over 28 years, The Woman in Black has thrilled audiences on London's West End. Now, CPH launches the North American tour of this spine-tingling production. Cleveland Play House continues their popular Industry Night performances! To welcome Cleveland's inspired and hard-working artists, arts administrators, and performers; we are making preview Sunday performances available for just $10. What do we mean by "Industry"? Anyone involved in Cleveland's arts scene: whether you're an actor, a sculptor, a museum curator, or work maintenance at a dance studio (and everything in between), you're invited to join us with this exclusive discount. $10 Tickets can be purchased at the link below: https://goo.gl/J7ttFq

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SHREK Auditions Announced for BECK CENTER! {Sept. 23/24}
by Scott Spence 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Beck Center in Lakewood, OH is pleased to announce auditions for… *“Shrek The Musical”* Open Call Auditions by Appointment Only will be held on *Sunday, September 23rd* and *Monday,* *September 24th* at Beck Center. You may procure your appointment by calling Beck Center at 216-521-2540 x10 *“Shrek”* is Beck’s Holiday offering this year, and runs from Dec. 7th thru Jan, 6th on the Main Stage. Rehearsal process will likely begin in late October. All roles are available except the title role. They include Princess Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad as well as Dragon and MANY amazing character roles. Role doubling is integral to the process, so all actors will have a good deal of stage opportunity. Specific roles can be found below, although doubling will be tbd. There are Two AEA (SPT Tier Four) contracts, one of which will be used for Shrek. The other contract will undoubtedly fall to one of the above-mentioned characters. All non-AEA performers are also compensated for their participation provided they are at least 18 years old. *EMC points WILL be available for this production.* Actors can anticipate 10 weeks *EMC* for participation in *“Shrek”* which is nearly half of what is required for AEA membership. *PREPARATION*: Please prepare one musical theatre selection not to exceed 90 seconds. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Dance calls will occur as part of the callback process. Please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time slot to fill out a brief audition form. Resume’ and Headshot are requested but not required. *ROLES:* With the exception of two children’s roles, the appropriate age range for this show is 16 to 50. As previously mentioned, most of the Ensemble is double if not triple cast (other than Shrek, Adult Fiona, Donkey and Farquaad) Please direct any questions to scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com However, appointments are only taken by calling 216-521-2540 x10 *ROLES* · Shrek (an Ogre) {*This role has already been cast*} · Adult Fiona (20 to 30) Mezzo w/ strong upper range. Spirited and confident. Definitely Shrek’s match. · Farquaad (30 to 45) Bari-Tenor {Actor spends entire show on knees so must be in good physical condition!} · Donkey (20 to 40) Bari-Tenor w/ strong upper range. Great comedic ability. · Dragon/Doubling (20 to 50) Gospel belt · *Ensemble*: {Includes} Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Grumpy Dwarf, Elf, Mama and Papa Ogre, Three Blind Mice, Pied Piper, Young Shrek (age range 8 to 12), Young Fiona (age range 8 to 12), Teen Fiona (age range 13 to 16), Knights, Guards, Rats, Bishop and Citizens of Dulac. *This is not only an amazingly fun show to perform but carries many wonderful features for the myriad character actors, including vocal solos. MANY great opportunities to let your own Freak Flags fly!!*

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Stagecrafters Teen Academy Auditions for THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

*STAGECRAFTERS TEEN ACADEMY AUDITIONS* *THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE* Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4ca5ab28aaf58-stagecrafters *Auditions open to students in 8th grade through 12th grade.* Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12 Audition Times: 5pm-7pm. Please sign up for a 5 minute time slot Audition Location: Pepper Pike Learning Center (32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124). Please use the entrance by the tennis courts. Callbacks (invitation only): Thursday, September 13 from 5pm-8pm. Rehearsal dates: Mondays-Thursdays in October and Sundays-Thursdays in November. Tech week is Sunday, November 25-Thursday, November 29. Show dates: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 at 7:00pm. Sunday, December 2 at 1:00pm. Director: Jackie DiFrangia Music Director: Malik Khalfani Choreographer: Malik Doss Please sign up for a 5-minute time slot. Come prepared with 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. No a capella auditions. Please bring a headshot and resume, or be prepared to list your previous experience on your audition form. Please also be aware of any potential conflicts. Once rehearsals have begun, it will be very difficult to work around conflicts that are not listed on your original audition form. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4ca5ab28aaf58-stagecrafters If you accept a role in the show, each cast member is required to pay a fee to help subsidize the cost of mounting this production. A $49 participation fee and $25 costume fee are due at the first rehearsal (October 1). Each cast member must also sell $175 worth of ads. The ad fee can come from a local business, parents, friends, family, etc. If you are unable to make it to auditions, please email Jackie at jdifrangia(a)orangecsd.org for information about submitting a video audition. *Rated PG-13 -- *Jackie DiFrangia* *Stagecrafters Associate* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103 <216-831-8601%20ext.%20510>* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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CORRECTION: NE OHIO INDIE FEATURE THRILLER RE-CASTING LEAD MALE ROLE
by Jesse Sorrells 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

**CORRECTION: TYPO IN THE WEBSITE URL FROM A PREVIOUS POST... the movie page of our website is https://coldstartfilms.com/cut-reckoning/ Due to unforeseen changes in the availability of one of our lead actors, Cold Start Films is seeking local non-union male talent to take over the role of "David" in our feature-length indie thriller "CUT: Reckoning", the sequel to the 2003 film "CUT", originally written and directed by Carlos P. Quiros. 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. 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. For those unable to attend the audition, video submissions will be accepted until the date of the live auditions. Please submit headshots, resume, and audition time requests via the link at https://coldstartfilms.com. Audition sides for David are available for download there as well. 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 some 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 fuel to/from sets will be reimbursed and on-set meals/facilities provided.

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THANK U. THE FINAL GOODBYE.
by Mark . 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

i would like 2 extend a big 'ol THANK U 2 everyone that attended the world premier of The Final Goodbye last night (Sunday Sept 9. Capitol Theater). Ur attendance, interest, & support helped make this a very special & successful event. Future showings, film festival submissions, etc. of The Final Goodbye are planned so be on the look out. Also, i would like 2 extend a very special thank u 2 the "general" audience 4 attending the premier (meaning folks not involved with the film or work in the performing arts). The performing arts is, at least, a "service industry". Ur efforts 2 attend, ur attention, & ur interest are a very important element 2 this intangible art form. 4 as long as i have been working as an actor, that fact has never escaped me. i hope u, the audience, realize how important u are. Be it stage, film, music, whatever, without YOU, ...why are we doing this? U have & always will have my most humble & appreciative thank u. Mark Mayo. P.S. The 3rd showing of the very well received local independent film The Kingsbury Run will be Sunday Oct 7th, 7pm at The Capitol Theater 1390 W.65th St, Cleveland, 216-651-7295. For tickets go 2 the Cleveland Cinemas or The Capitol Theater website, or visit the Capitol Theater box office.

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