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Rabbit Run Theater seeking Costume Designer
by RRCAA 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

Rabbit Run Theater is hiring a Costume Designer Date: November 11, 2019 DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 17, 2020 Job Overview: The Costume Designer (CD) reports to the Executive Director as a production-specific, independent contractor position. Salary range is commensurate with experience, and is highly competitive based on comparable theatres in the region. The CD will have the freedom to operate independently but must have the ability to work closely with the director and season producer. The successful candidate will have the ability to sew, tailor, and work with multiple different periods and styles. RRT has an extensive period costume collection and existing relationships for affordable costume rentals. The CD is expected to work within a specified budget, attend production meetings, schedule measurement appointments and costume fittings with the production stage manager and attend each rehearsal during tech week (typically 6:00 10:30 pm) through Opening Night of each production. The CD is also responsible for any mending or replacement of costumes during the run of each production and for the cleaning and return of any rentals at the end of the production. Weekly cleaning of costumes is handled through an outside source. The two productions available for the upcoming 2020 season include: KISS ME KATE First Tech: May 24, 2020 / Performances: May 29 June 13, 2020 NEWSIES First Tech: July 5, 2020 / Performances: July 10 18, 2020 TO APPLY: Interested candidates should email cover letter, résumé, and references to: rabbitrunoffice(a)windstream.net. Subject header should read: [LAST NAME], COSTUME DESIGNER. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 17, 2020. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Work with director and producer to ensure designs are within budget and appropriate to the vision and style of the production Design and construct or arrange rental of costumes for production Engage, and oversee community volunteers when appropriate Mend or replace costumes as needed and arrange for rental returns at the end of the production QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional project management skills Strong communication skills Ability to collaborate and be a team player Proficient technical skills in period-specific design and sewing Experience managing expenses and budgets EXPERIENCE: Preferably 2 years of experience working in a small scale theatre Some staff management and administrative experience # # #

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Hip Hop Instructor needed at Beck Center for the Arts
by Julie Gilliland 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood seeks a Hip Hop Instructor from January to May 2020 every Wednesday from 4:15 pm to 7:00 pm. Visit https://www.beckcenter.org/about/employment for more details. Apply by sending your resume and information to Melanie Szucs at mszucs(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:mszucs@beckcenter.org>.

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Auditions: Tuesday, Nov. 26 & Wednesday, Nov. 27 for "An Act of the Imagination"
by news＠clagueplayhouse.org 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

An Act of the Imagination A Who Dun-It with a twist by Bernard Slade Directed by Rose Leininger Auditions: Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00pm Production Dates: March 13 - April 5, 2020 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm Roles Available: 3 men, 4 women. English dialects will be encouraged. Characters: Arthur Putnam - mid to late 50's, unromantic looking, appealing eccentric Julia Putnam - mid to late 40's, beautiful, warm, and graceful Simon Putnam - mid 20's impetuous, attractive and very charming Detective Sergeant Fred Burchitt - mid 50's or older, friendly and sincere Holly Adams - mid 20's, vivacious, pretty, enthusiastic Brenda Simmons - late 20's, off best, pretty, unpredictable, slightly unkept Brooks Carmichael - 30's, beautiful with an unforced elegance and charm The Story: This who dun-it play centers around a successful mystery writer novelist who has written a manuscript that is not of his usual genre. Once he gets his wife's approval of the adulterous romance novel, things begin to happen. Open auditions will be cold readings from the script. No appointment is necessary. Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake. Please bring a head shot and resume, if available. If not, a photo will be taken as needed. Please visit <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> www.clagueplayhouse.org to download and print an <http://clagueplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ClagueAuditionForm18- 1.pdf> audition form. A limited number of perusal scripts are available to borrow for 3 days with a $10 refundable deposit from the Clague Playhouse Box Office (Wed.-Sat. 1-6pm). All perusal scripts must be returned by Saturday, November 23, 2019.

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Audition Notice For Akron Civic Theatre's Millennial Theatre Project-Spring Awakening
by Megan Harvey 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT Casting for: Spring Awakening Looking for actors 18 years of age (must be out of high school) or older. Non-Union. Unpaid. AUDITION LOCATION: Akron Civic Theatre - 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 AUDITION DATE: Monday, November 4, 2019 and Monday, November 11, 2019 AUDITION TIMES: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CALL BACKS: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM SHOW INFORMATION: Performances are January 9, January 10, and January 11 at 8:00 PM Rehearsals start the week of December 1 Rehearsals will be Sunday thru Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHAT TO PREPARE: 5-minute increments. Prepare two 16 bar songs of your choice in the style of the show. All songs will be performed acapella. Also prepare a 60 second monologue. TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Please email mharvey(a)akroncivic.com or call 330-535-3179, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and ask for Megan. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/millennialtheatreproject/<https://www.facebook.com/millennialtheatreproject/?__tn__=KH-R&eid=ARAIu7ID…> https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/<https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/?__tn__=KH-R&eid=ARBpV4rfSjzhXlHqsHI2ph…> https://www.akroncivic.com<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.akroncivic.com%2F%3Ffbclid…> Akron Civic Administrative Office: 330-535-3179

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Winter Audition Workshop
by Lauren Sprowls 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

Have an audition coming up? Join us for this one day workshop to get you ready for your next audition. This workshop will allow you to get one on one feedback from experienced instructors on your monologue and/or song selections, build confidence, ask questions, and prepare your materials. Please bring your materials and audition requirements to be reviewed. Winter Audition Workshop Ages 9 -17 Sunday November 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuition: $30.00 REGISTER FOR THE AUDITION WORKSHOP<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?orglink=camps-registr…> Contact: Lauren Sprowls, Education Director Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane Akron, OH 44313 330-836-2626 x35 lsprowls(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:lsprowls@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Lauren Sprowls Education Director Weathervane Playhouse 330-836-2626 xt 35 [facebook1]<https://www.facebook.com/WeathervanePlayhouse>[twitter1]<https://twitter.com/WeathervanePlay>[instagram1]<https://www.instagram.com/weathervaneplay>[linkedin1]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/weathervane-playhouse-akron>[youtube1 (1)]<https://www.youtube.com/user/weathervaneplayhouse> Days in the office: Monday-Saturday OFF Wednesdays "Before a child talks they sing. Before they write they draw. As soon as they stand they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression." - Phylicia Rashad

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Adult Classes at Weathervane Winter 2020
by Lauren Sprowls 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

JOIN US FOR ADULT CLASSES THIS WINTER! 8 week sessions starting January 12th! Our adult classes at Weathervane are open to both experienced and beginning actors. It provides the opportunity to continue your theater education or try something new. Take on a new challenge this winter at Weathervane! Take Advantage of our Package Deal and Save $50.00! Package includes: Improv for Adults and Acting for Adults REGISTER FOR THE PACKAGE <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2734505&sessio…> Improv for Adults Sundays, January 12th-March 1st (8 weeks) 5:00-6:00 p.m. $175.00 Explore and practice the skills and techniques required to perform short-form improvisation. The course utilizes the communal/ensemble exercises provided in Spolin's 'Improvisation for the Theatre' and other texts, to explore spontaneity and the creation of narrative improvisations. The course also explores concepts of character, behavior in environment, creating the who? what? and where? of dramatic scenes, created from given circumstances. The course is primarily active and participatory in nature and culminates with a public performance based on this exploration and discovery. REGISTER<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2734505> ________________________________ Acting for Adults Sundays, January 12th-March 1st (8 weeks) 6:00-8:00 p.m. $175.00 This class will explore the theory and practice of the basic tools of acting: body movement, vocal production, and imagination. This class will also include an introduction to character analysis, audition basics, monologue work, scene study, and improvisation. REGISTER <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2734505> ________________________________ Scene Study Mondays, January 13th- March 2nd (8 weeks) 7:00-9:00 p.m. $175.00 Prerequisite: Beginning Acting for Adults or Equivalent Experience In this class, we will learn how to break down a script and scene into its component parts in order to create strongly motivated choices that are supported by the text. Students will learn how to create and commit to a story arc, how to activate intentions, how to motivate blocking and business, and how to apply these skills for maximum performance and audition impact. REGISTER<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2734505> ________________________________ ________________________________ NEW! ZUMBA CLASSES THIS WINTER Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. November 26th -December 17th (4 weeks) $8.00 per class or $25.00 for the 4 class package To Register, call 330-836-2626 x35 Contact: Lauren Sprowls, Education Director Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane Akron, OH 44313 330-836-2626 x35 lsprowls(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:lsprowls@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Lauren Sprowls Education Director Weathervane Playhouse 330-836-2626 xt 35 [facebook1]<https://www.facebook.com/WeathervanePlayhouse>[twitter1]<https://twitter.com/WeathervanePlay>[instagram1]<https://www.instagram.com/weathervaneplay>[linkedin1]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/weathervane-playhouse-akron>[youtube1 (1)]<https://www.youtube.com/user/weathervaneplayhouse> Days in the office: Monday-Saturday OFF Wednesdays "Before a child talks they sing. Before they write they draw. As soon as they stand they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression." - Phylicia Rashad

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Weathervane's Winter Workshops 2020
by Lauren Sprowls 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

JOIN US FOR WEATHERVANE'S WINTER WORKSHOPS! Starting January 11- February 15 Workshops available for students ages 5-17 Get over the winter blues with some artistic fun. Each workshop is 5-weeks long. We also have our one day events. Prepare for Spring classes by trying something new or continuing your theatre education. REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?orglink=camps-registr…> TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR PACKAGE DEALS AND SAVE! Triple Threat package $200.00<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2719512&sessio…> Musical Theatre Choreography Acting Technique Music Theory Thespian package $115.00<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2719512&sessio…> Improv Workshop Acting Technique Contact: Lauren Sprowls, Education Director Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane Akron, OH 44313 330-836-2626 x35 lsprowls(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:lsprowls@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Lauren Sprowls Education Director Weathervane Playhouse 330-836-2626 xt 35 [facebook1]<https://www.facebook.com/WeathervanePlayhouse>[twitter1]<https://twitter.com/WeathervanePlay>[instagram1]<https://www.instagram.com/weathervaneplay>[linkedin1]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/weathervane-playhouse-akron>[youtube1 (1)]<https://www.youtube.com/user/weathervaneplayhouse> Days in the office: Monday-Saturday OFF Wednesdays "Before a child talks they sing. Before they write they draw. As soon as they stand they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression." - Phylicia Rashad

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This Thu-Sat only: ACTIVE PASSIVITY! world premiere at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! NOV. 14 – 16 ACTIVE PASSIVITY! A WORLD PREMIERE BY JEN ALEXANDER AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM Memories and dreams resurface when a lonely millennial approaching her 30th birthday searches for love, career and gender identity while facing the challenges of gendered social expectations and sexual exploitation in this autobiographical romantic comedy. _Active Passivity! _is written by convergence-continuum’s 2019 CSU playwriting intern, Jen Alexander, and directed by our 2019 directing intern, Kelsey Jones. _Active Passivity _runs for THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY: this Thurs-Sat, Nov 14, 15 and 16 at 8 pm at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students at convergence-continuum.org [1] and 216-687-0074. _Active Passivity! _is part of convergence-continuum’s ‘Tweener series, and all proceeds go to the Save-the-Liminis revitalization fund. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org

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Dark Room at CPT November 12 - Featuring new work by Justin Glanville and Open Mic!
by Mindy Herman 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

*The Dark Room at CPT on November 12th* *This month: LIVE recording of The Mystery of Easter Island by Justin Glanville 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, November 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 live recording of Episode 3 of “The Mystery of Easter Island” by Justin Glanville. *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 WORK:* Join us for a live recording of Episode 3 ("The Other Half of the Sky") of a new audio fiction podcast written by Justin Glanville, directed and produced by Mindy Childress Herman.* The Mystery of Easter Island *is a serialized historical fiction podcast based on the extraordinary life of ethnographer Katherine Routledge. In 1914, Routledge built a ship and traveled to Easter Island in an attempt to decipher the culture and language of the island. In Episode 3, Katherine, her husband Scoresby, and their crew must contend with wild storms, damage to their ship, and rising interpersonal tensions, while Katherine fights for respect from her all-male crew. *FEATURING:* Christine McBurney, Brian Pedaci, Cat Kenney, Josh Brown and Robert Hawkes. *ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM: * Justin Glanville is a public radio and television reporter/producer for ideastream, the PBS and NPR affiliate in Cleveland, and has previously worked as a reporter for The Associated Press, as an urban planner, and an independent producer for Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen. His pilot script for *The Mystery of Easter Island* was a finalist in the 2017 Austin International Film Festival fiction podcast competition. His previous fiction podcast, *Munchen, Minnesota*, followed a gay librarian, his daughter, and an urban planner battling a supernatural invasion in the Upper Midwest. You can check out more of his work at http://www.oursidewalk.com and http://www.justinglanville.com. Mindy Childress Herman is a director and producer who specializes in collaborating with writers to develop new work in theatre, television and audio drama. Over the past 20 years she has worked professionally as a theatre director, producer, performer, stage manager, staff member and board member. She directed and produced several critically-acclaimed site specific tours for Charenton Theatre Company, where she served as Producing Director for three seasons. Since 2007, she has been the Director of The Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre, a monthly series that supports new work by playwrights, poets and screenwriters. She previously collaborated with Glanville on the serialized fiction podcast *Munchen, Minnesota*. 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.footstepsmediallc.com

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Workshop Players' "The Jungle Book" Opens Nov. 7
by Workshop Players 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

Workshop Players Proudly Presents *The Jungle Book* Adapted by Monica Flory Based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling directed by Jennifer Ludwig In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities, and decide whether to remain with the pack or return to the human world from which he was born. Director Jennifer Ludwig agrees this family-friendly for all ages play will have everyone asking, What will he choose? And will he be trained in the Law of the Jungle in time to defeat Shere Khan, the most feared animal of all? Featuring: Maggie Barber, Deborah Burrow, Ashley Crawford, Lucy Fenik, Alicia Howard, Gloriana Howard, Maren Jesko, Nyah Jesko, Samantha Pasa, Dawson Raines, Makayla Raines, Leanna Raines, Olivia Rindenour, Rachel Suhy, Noah Underhill, Zoe Underhill, Stephen Witherspoon November 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows 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

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