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Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference
by Jamie Koeth 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

The Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Presents The 9th Annual Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference TEACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Acting Teachers & ACTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Actors Nephew of Anton Chekhov, whom Stanislavski dubbed his “most brilliant pupil,” Michael Chekhov developed a visceral, practical and profoundly inspired acting technique. Enrich your craft and free yourself with Certified Teachers in this empowering technique! Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference 2019 MODULE 1 (first time students) June 3-8, 2019 Mount Union University, Alliance, OH Resident Option: $1095 (includes lodging & food) Commuter Option: $875 (Includes food) Payment plan available Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqlsI6SGkY Registration Link: https://www.mountunion.edu/michael-chekhov-acting-technique-certified-actor… Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Website: http://greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com Email questions to GLMCC President and Producing Artistic Director MARK MONDAY at mmonday(a)kent.edu<mailto:mmonday@kent.edu> -Jamie Koeth AEA, SAG-AFTRA, MFA Director, Jamie Koeth Studio Associate Teacher, Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium jamiekoeth(a)hotmail.com<mailto:jamiekoeth@hotmail.com> “There can be no art without joy.” -Michael Chekhov “The consortium is an opportunity to play, to exercise all the many tools I continue to perfect as a professional actor. Focused over a week within a nurturing inspired environment with fabulous teachers, I’m reminded of what brought me to acting in the first place, and filled with the many possibilities that are ahead.” –LAURA PERROTTA (Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Playhouse, Dobama Theatre, etc.) “The Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium is an incredible, immersive experience. The program teaches practical, useful tools for the actor that can be applied in any and every theatrical experience. It is an amazing opportunity that I would recommend to any actor who is interested in furthering their craft.” –SCOTT ESPOSITO (Ensemble Theatre, Blank Canvas, Beck Center, Lakeland Theatre, etc.) “Just a few months out of the first module, I’ve already witnessed the Technique shape and mold the way I act and direct. I feel myself becoming a different and better theatre artist. More importantly, I find myself connecting with a joy and passion for the craft that I’ve never experienced. I’m having more fun and I’m carrying that spirit of play and discovery into my rehearsals which, quite frankly, is way more enjoyable than feeling like I need to have all the answers...” –CRAIG JOSEPH (Seat of the Pants Productions, Ensemble Theatre, Weathervane Playhouse, Playwrights Local, etc.)

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CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE (CPH) HOLDING A CHRISTMAS STORY AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL RACES/ETHNICITIES
by Casting 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is casting children ages 7-13, of all races and ethnicities, for its 2018 production of A Christmas Story, directed by John McCluggage. All positions are paid. Auditions are by appointment only. For BOYS AND GIRLS: Auditions will be held FRIDAY, AUGUST 24th from 5:30pm-8:30-pm & SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th from 10:00am-12:00pm. FINAL CALLBACKS: will be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th from 12:00pm-2:00pm Auditions will take place in CPH’s rehearsal spaces, located on the fifth floor of the Middough Building, at 1901 East 13th Street in downtown Cleveland. Performers will audition with sides from the script, which will be sent when an appointment is set. Please note that children who will be 14 or older on, or before, 12/24/18 are ineligible to audition. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, October 30th, and will be held after school and on weekends, Tuesday-Sunday. The week of November 19th rehearsals will be during school hours. There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day. Performances are 8 shows a week from Nov. 23rd - Dec. 23rd. Children will miss part or all of ten (10) school days for rehearsal and performances. Characters: Ralphie – (9-13) Obsessed with planting the seeds to assure the ultimate Christmas present: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Has a wild imagination, is unsure of his feelings for Esther Jane, and is persistent, curious, and dramatic. Flick – (9-13, any race/ethnicity) One of Ralphie’s best friends. A follower who is easy to pick on. Can’t resist the triple dog dare and gets his tongue stuck to a lamppost. Has a sore arm. Also plays a Desperado. Schwartz – (9-13, any race/ethnicity) Another of Ralphie’s buddies. He likes trouble. He’s a little more on the ball than Flick and gets him to do things he probably shouldn’t. Also plays a Desperado. Esther Jane – (9-13, any race/ethnicity) Has a crush on Ralphie. Sweet and likeable. Best friends with Helen. Helen – (9-13, any race/ethnicity) Smartest girl in class. Likes to talk politics and gossip. Best friends with Esther Jane. Randy – (7-10) Ralphie’s mischievous little brother who has a true fascination with Santa. Ability to focus and to be still a plus. Scut Farkas – (10-13, any race/ethnicity) The neighborhood bully with a chicken heart. Also plays Black Bart. To schedule an audition, and for more information, please fill out the online form at http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting Casting | Cleveland Play House | 216.241.6000<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting> www.clevelandplayhouse.com CastingCastingCleveland Play House is committed to casting locally in New York and occasionally in other cities CPH conducts an annual open call generally in the spring for all union and nonunion actors from the local area Following the open call individuals may be called in to read for specific productions... <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting>

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Big THANKS to the 65 contributors (thus far) that have donated to NEohioPAL's annual campaign for support.
by Fred Sternfeld 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

*HUGE THANKS * to the 65 contributors who have donated to Neohiopal's annual campaign for support thus far. Here is the link <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/northeast-ohio-performing-arts-list-…> to see who (some have chosen to remain anonymous) has chosen to be listed. There are currently 9,035 subscribers and thousands more who view the archives daily. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Subscribers, Happy New Year! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season. NEohioPAL is now in its 20 th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's arts community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. Last year a modest number (around 3.1%) of NEohioPAL supporters generously helped us defray costs. Here is a list <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> of those people who chose to have their names listed. NEohioPAL supporters are performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/. At that site you will find the Paypal link to volunteer your financial support - OR - mail a check (put your email address in the check's memo section so we can acknowledge your donation and thank you on the contributors's page) made out to "NEohioPAL, Ltd." and send it to: NEohioPAL, Ltd. c/o Fred Sternfeld 24021 Halburton Rd. Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate: 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Any amount ($5 or $10 is fine) is helpful. If you are able to do more, even better. Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> NEohioPAL founder and administrator Noah Budin <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> NEohioPAL associate administrator P.S. We will post this message to NEohioPAL several times over the next few weeks. After that, we will not do a direct "ask" again until January of next year. If a modest donation is not in your budget this month, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/ fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal.htm> -- Fred Sternfeld Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/

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Sandstone Summer Theatre: Auditions for Disney's Beauty & The Beast
by Pam Vandersommen 29 Mar '19

29 Mar '19

Be our Guest for our auditions for our 50th Anniversary Production of Disney's Beauty & The Beast, a Broadway musical, presented by Sandstone Summer Theatre! Direction provided by Andrew Keller. Auditions will be held Friday, March 29 from 6-9 PM, Saturday, March 30 & 31 from 1-5 pm. They will be held at the Amherst Junior High School in the choir room at 548 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio. You only need to attend one audition and are free to leave when you are done auditioning. Kindly prepare 32 bars in the style of the show with sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. The show will be performed on July 11, 12, & 13 at the Lorain Palace Theatre. Please email any questions to sandstonesummertheatre(a)gmail.com<mailto:sandstonesummertheatre@gmail.com> or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/amherstsst/.

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ATTN: Lorain County artists! Register for Teaching Artist Professional Development on Sept 20 & 21
by Katie McCullough 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

TEACHING ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES presented in partnership by the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, The Nord Family Foundation, and TrueNorth Cultural Arts MODULE ONE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: TEACHING ARTIST PREPAREDNESS SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2018 | 10AM - 3PM LOCATION: True North Cultural Arts 739-1 Moore Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012 REGISTRATION DEADLINE & FEE: $50 Early bird pricing (by 9/7) $75 Late registration (by 9/12) Register at arts-inspiredlearning.org/module-one-registration/<https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/module-one-registration/> AREAS OF EMPHASIS INCLUDE: * Arts Integration * Youth Development * Behavior Management * Curricular Connections * Outcomes & Indicators * Strategies & Activities * Program Development: Teaching Artist Preparation This two-day module is intended for working professional artists in all disciplines who are new to working as a teaching artist and current teaching artists who would like to enhance or improve their knowledge and skills. This session is recommended for anyone interested in joining the teaching artist roster of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning. Participants who successfully complete the session and program plan will be awarded a digital badge representing their knowledge and competency in arts-integrated program development. A digital badge provides evidence of achievement as a result of participation and specific accomplishments completed during and after the session. Digital badges may be included in an online portfolio and/or other micro-credentialing sites, such as Mozilla Backpack. Questions? call 216.561.5005 x23 or email emma(a)arts-inspiredlearning.org Register at arts-inspiredlearning.org/module-one-registration/<https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/module-one-registration/> Katie McCullough, Marketing Manager Center for Arts-Inspired Learning<http://arts-inspiredlearning.org/> 10917 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44106 E: katie(a)arts-inspiredlearning.org P: 216-561-5005 x13 Center for Arts-Inspired Learning is the 2018 Governor's Award Winner for Arts Education in Ohio.

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Into the Woods Opens at Heights Youth Theatre TONIGHT, Friday, October 20, 7 PM
by Pamela Fine 14 Mar '19

14 Mar '19

HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE presents *INTO THE WOODS* directed by Kelly Monaghan music directed by Stacy Bolton *Opens Tonight, Friday, October 20, 7 PM* Saturday, October 21, 2 PM Sunday, October 22, 2 PM Friday, October 27, 7 PM Saturday, October 28, 2 PM Sunday, October 29, 2 PM Heights Middle School Auditorium *(formerly Wiley Middle School)* 2181 Miramar Blvd. University Hts., Ohio 44121 Tickets: $10 general admission $9 children under 6/seniors *box office opens 45 minutes before the show* For more details visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org *Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Ohio Arts Council, Benedictine High School, Chemical Bank, Susan Delaney - Howard Hanna, Hawken School, Laurel School, and PlayhouseSquare*

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Auditions for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" & "bare: A Pop Opera" at WRP!
by B W 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" DIRECTED BY CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRIAN WESTERLEY A charming rogue, McMurphy, contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. There, he clashes with the head nurse, Ratched, a fierce disciplinarian. He quickly takes over the yard & leads others out of introversion, stages a revolt so that they can see the World Series on TV & arranges a rollicking midnight party with liquor & women. Ratched quietly works in the background to stop McMurphy from taking over her ward. The end is as shocking today & it was when it premiered 45 years ago. ROLES AVAILABLE (Some may be doubled. Looking for a range of ages & ethnicities): CHIEF BROMDEN AIDE WARREN AIDE WILLIAMS NURSE RATCHED NURSE FLINN DALE HARDING ELLIS BILLY BIBBIT SCANLON CHESWICK MARTINI RUCKLY FREDERICKS SEFELT COL. MATTERSON RANDLE P. MCMURPHY DR. SPIVEY AIDE TURKLE CANDY STARR NURSE NAKAMURA TECHNICIAN SANDRA Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a resume & headshot with you to the audition. Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 3852 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286 To sign up for an audition: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafad2dabfa7-one <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafad2dabfa7-one><http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafad2dabfa7-one> "bare: A Pop Opera" Auditions DIRECTED BY CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRIAN WESTERLEY CHOREOGRAPHY BY KRISTY CRUZ Book & Music: Damon Intrabartolo Book & Lyrics: Jon Hartmere A pulsating, electric contemporary rock musical, bare follows a group of students at a Catholic boarding school as they grapple with issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. Peter and Jason have fallen in love with each other, but Jason -- a popular athlete -- fears losing his status if he is discovered to be gay. Unpopular Nadia, Jason’s sister, is contemptuous of Ivy, a beautiful girl with a questionable reputation. As the group attempts to put up a production of Romeo and Juliet, tensions flare, self-doubt simmers, and God’s path seems more difficult to find than ever. bare rings with the sounds of youthful repression and revolt. With a unique sung-through pop score, heart-pounding lyrics, and a cast of bright young characters, bare is a provocative, fresh, and utterly honest look at the dangers of baring your soul, and the consequences of continuing to hide. ROLES AVAILABLE (All roles except the Priest, Claire & Sr. Chantrelle must be able to convincingly play high school age): ALL ETHNICITIES & GENDER INDENTITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION JASON: handsome golden child of St. Cecilia’s senior class (Baritone) PETER: introspective, Jason’s clandestine boyfriend (Tenor) IVY: pretty, popular, insecure (Soprano) NADIA: Jason’s pudgy, sardonic twin sister (Mezzo-Soprano) MATT: studious, pious, Jason’s academic rival (Tenor) LUCAS: The school’s fun-loving purveyor of altered reality (Baritone) TANYA: Lucas’s girlfriend (Soprano) KYRA: student, sexy (Alto) DIANE: student, very naive (Alto) RORY: student, sarcastic (Soprano) ZACK: student, jock type (Baritone) ALAN: student, nerdy (Tenor) CLAIRE: Peter’s mother (Mezzo-Soprano) SR. CHANTELLE: African-American nun, wise, no-nonsense (Soprano) PRIEST: St. Cecilia’s headmaster (Baritone) Please prepare a song in the style of the show, BUT NOT FROM THE SHOW. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script. Be prepared to move, as well. Please bring a resume & headshot with you to the audition. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held Tuesday, April 17 at 7PM. Location: Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286 To sign up for an audition: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4AAFAD2DABFA7-bare<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAFAD2DABFA7-bare>

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Attention High School Students! Shining Star CLE is back!
by Renee Greller 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

After a truly successful second year, Shining Star CLE is back! Love to sing? Want to win a college scholarship? Then participate in Shining Star CLE 2019- a Northeast Ohio* high school student solo-singing competition! It's easy and free to enter- upload your video audition to shiningstarcle.org between April 1 and July 1, 2019. ALL GENRES OF MUSIC ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Rock, Rap, R&B, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Punk, you name it! The Top 10 Finalists will perform on stage of the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square at The Finals Performance & Competition on Sunday, September 22, 2019. To learn more, visit shiningstarcle.org * 216.910.2652 * rgreller(a)montefiorecare.org<mailto:rgreller@montefiorecare.org>. *Must have a 2020-2023 graduation date, must be from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage or Summit Counties, home-schooled students included.

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TBT TICKETS NOW ON SALE - BRIGHT IDEAS
by admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

THE BRECKSVILLE THEATRE PRESENTS Bright Ideas by Eric Coble A Dark Comedy about the art of choosing a Pre-School Directed by Kevin Kelly TICKETS NOW ON SALE OPENS FEB. 8 VISIT http://our.show/thebrecksvilletheatrebrightideas THE STORY: How far would you go for your child? For Genevra and Joshua Bradley, the question is no longer hypothetical. Their three-year-old son, Mac, is next on the waiting list to get into the Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy—and everyone knows once you're in there, your life will unfold with glorious ease. Josh and Gen have had to scramble all their lives to get this far…and now they are one fatal dinner party away from the ultimate success as parents: The Right Pre-School. You may never look at pre-school—or pesto—the same way again… "Eric Coble's deliciously black comedy benefits from hilariously funny, psychologically astute portraits…the near-surreal spoof hits home with ribtickling acuity…" —NY Times. "Funnier than anything on Broadway!" —NY Post. "A tidy little gem of comic insanity." —Variety. "A tour de force with physical and verbal comedy to spare." —The New Yorker. "A comedy that is, of all things, genuinely funny." —NY Newsday. "Wickedly funny." —Broadway.com http://broadway.com/ .

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Dark Room at CPT Feb. 12th - Featuring new work by Robert Hawkes and Open Mic!
by Mindy Herman 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

*The Dark Room at CPT on February 12th * *This month: Featured Reading of Would It Were Bedtime, and All Well by Robert Hawkes and Open Mic! * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, February 12th* The Church at CPT (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6407 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *7:30pm: *Featured Reading of Would It Were Bedtime, and All Well by Robert Hawkes *8:15pm:* Open Mic Session readings begin *And don't forget - FREE Great Lakes Brewing Company beer!* Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. *ABOUT THE FEATURED READING:* Would It Were Bedtime, and All Well is a monologue by Sir John Falstaff, Western literature’s best-loved drunk. It is, in fact, his first “lead” (principal talk) for Alcoholics Anonymous, which he has joined in hopes of regaining the favor of Prince Hal, now Henry V. The situation is necessarily de-chronologized, but then the Fat Knight is a character for ages - his own and all subsequent. His struggle to find the foundation of a real sobriety might be anybody's. And what we recognize as his foolishness, selfishness, and cowardice in his recollection of some of his exploits is, as in the plays, our own vulnerable humanity. *ABOUT THE WRITER: *Robert Hawkes is the author of four produced plays: The Importance of Waiting for the Eagle (CPT Big [BOX], 2014), Give Me the Map (convergence-continuum Tweener series, 2016), The Casual Tree Ward (convergence-continuum main stage, 2018), and The Silence of Dr & Mrs Caligari (Playwrights Local, 2018). He has acted at many Cleveland area theatres, and is a member of the acting company and Board of Directors at convergence-continuum, where he has appeared in seventeen plays. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> . See you in the Dark Room! -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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