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This Weekend Only
by Cleveland City Dance 12 Dec '19

12 Dec '19

The City Ballet of Cleveland is presenting its annual holiday classic with a twist, The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker, on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 pm at the Breen Center for Performing Arts. This year’s guest artists include many local artists, including Daniel Cho, Emily Dietz, Benjamin Shephard, Sabatino Verlezza, Mariana Perez whisking audience members away to a magical land of a young girl’s dreams, the energetic Mouse Queen battling the 1920’s Cleveland Indians and the land of many countries. Courtney Laves-Mearini directs these performances, sure to delight audience members of all ages. Advance tickets for this holiday classic are $10 for children under 18, $15 for seniors, and $30 for adults. At the door, tickets are $15, $20 and $35, respectively. The Breen Center for Performing Arts is located at 2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113. Parking is FREE. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.cityballetofcleveland.org or call 216-848-9088. Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222 Cleveland City Dance is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring dancers to excel to their personal best in a familial community. Watch your dancer’s confidence, poise, artistry and technique blossom as each accomplishment is celebrated. We offer professional classes with high standards in dance education and technique for all students

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Hair Auditions
by Marc Howard 12 Dec '19

12 Dec '19

" ..... be free, no guilt, be whatever you are, do whatever you want, just as long as you don't hurt anyone". Music by Galt McDermot, Book/Lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni *Synopsis* *Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical* follows a young group of hippies fighting the establishment, dodging the drafts, getting high, living and loving in New York City. It’s 1967: the Vietnam War raging, and the Age of Aquarius is dawning. Claude, his best friend Berger, their roommate Sheila, and their Tribe of friends struggle to balance the demands of the harsh and violent world with their dream for a more beautiful and peaceful world. When Claude receives his draft notice, he must decide whether to join his friends in resisting the draft or bow to the pressures of society and his conservative parents, thereby sacrificing his ideals and, possibly, his life. *Hair* was a sensation when it premiered in 1967, as it brought the counterculture movement into the theatre and the national spotlight. The issues the show brings up -- alienation, civil disobedience, youthful defiance -- continue to timelessly resonate today. *Marc C. Howard*, Director/Choreographer *D. Keith Stiver*, Music Director *Amie Gabel*, Producer *Ann Nyenhuis*, Stage Manager *Dave Nyenhuis*, Asst Stage Manager *TBD*, Set Designer *T.D. Codella*, Lighting Designer *Tess Snyder*, Costume Designer *Maggie Hamilton*, Sound Designer *Jerry Schaber*, Run Crew Manager *Dolly Spinelli*, Board Liaison We are looking for *Actors*, we are looking for *Singers* and *Singers* who move well, we are looking for *Dancers* who sing or *Dancers* who don’t. *When:* *Singing Audition*: Sun Mar 8, 2020 6:00-8:00 pm and Mon Mar 9, 2020 7:00-9:00 pm *Dance Audition*: Tues Mar 10, 2020 @ 7:00 pm *Callbacks:* Sun Mar 15, 2020 @ 6 pm, If invited to callbacks, scene work, and further music will be given. *Where: *115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 *What to Prepare:* *Singing Audition*: Please bring a resume, headshot and 16-32 measures of a late 60's "pop" tune not from the show and prepared for an accompanist. No, a capella or taped music. *Dance Audition*: Be prepared to dance. Wear comfortable shoes and attire. To sign up for an audition spot, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-hair *Rehearsals:* Will begin as early as April 2020 *Performances:* Jun 26 to Jul 18, 2020 *Casting Note: *Any race, gender, age, body type, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting. ACT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers. *For questions or further information, please contact the director at marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com <marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com>* *CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:* *Claude Hooper Bukowski*: Male, White / European Descent, Character Age 18-25, Tenor, High Note F4 - Low Note A2, The most beautiful beast in the forest. Smart, attractive male, with a playful side; a lover of life and the picture of a young man next door of the 60's. Berger’s best friend recently drafted whose only valuable possession, other than his freedom, is his hair. A charismatic leader that women adore, boys emulate, and men will follow into the breach. A man of conscience who struggles with the conflict of what his heart tells him is right and what the authorities around him lead him to believe. Sings "Manchester England", "I'm Black", “I Got Life”, “Hair”, Where Do I Go;", “Eyes, Look Your Last”, “Hippie Life” *George Berger*: Male, White / European Descent, Character Age 18-25, Tenor, High Note B4 - Low Note A#2/Bb2, A social activist recently banished from high school. An unrestrained animal. He knows what is right and sticks to it no matter the consequence. The leader of the tribe. High energy, athletic, wild. Strong presence and, though he may be a young man, he is looked up to. Sings "Donna", “1930’s”, “Going Down”, "Hair”, "I'm Black", “Don’t Put It Down”, “Hippie Life” *Sheila Franklin: *Female, White / European Descent, Character Age 18-25, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, High Note C5 - Low Note G3, A second semester student and passionate protester from NYU who lives with Berger and Claude, aspires to spread love, loves Berger but having Claude's baby. The most intelligent of the tribe. Wants to change society through peaceful protest. Not necessarily perfect on the outside but must have a strong voice and presence. Sings “I Believe In Love”, "Easy to Be Hard", “Walking In Space”, "Good Morning Starshine", “Eyes, Look Your Last” *Neil “Woof” Donovan: *Male, White / European Descent, Character Age 18-25, Tenor, Baritone, High Note G4 - Low Note D3, Does not want to admit it but he is gay. A young animal. High energy, versatile performer. Must be a natural with comedy. Looks up to Berger and Mick Jagger... in many ways. Sings "Sodomy;", "I'm Black", "Ain't Got No", “Don’t Put It Down”, *Hud*: Male, Black / African Descent, character age 18-25, Baritone, High Note F4 - Low Note B2, Speaks his mind and hopes you can keep up with him. High energy, spiritual performer with a strong voice and presence. A true tone setter that is a natural on stage in any situation. Sings “Colored Spade”, "I'm Black", "Ain't Got No", “Abie Baby”, *Jeanie Ryan: *Female, White / European Descent, Character Age 18-25, Alto High Note F4 - Low Note G3, A follower, not a leader. Incredibly sweet, understands Claude better than anyone. Wise, passionate, creative woman, who is pregnant with the tribe's baby. She has taken every drug and takes care of the tribe. Strong actress to play comedic and dramatic scenes. Sings “Air”, “Walking In Space” *Dionne*: Female, Black / African Descent, Character Age 18-25, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, High Note F5 - Low Note F4, Sassy and lots of fun. Great with comedy and ad-lib vocals. Sings "Aquarius", "Ain't Got No", “Air”, “Hung Up”, “Walking In Space”, “Eyes, Look Your Last” *Crissy: *Female, White / European Descent, Character Age 18-25, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, High Note C5 - Low Note A3, A flower child mourning a lost love - The youngest female of the tribe. Innocent, pure. Sings “Air”, "Frank Mills;" *Margaret Mead*, Male, White / European Descent, a man plays a very straight suburban Mom; open on vocal range. Sings “My Conviction” *Hubert: *Male, White / European Descent, plays a very straight suburban Dad. Margaret’s miserable husband; open on vocal range. *Male Tribe Members: *Ronny, Paul, Walter, Steve, Hiram, All Ethnicities, Character Age 18-30, This is not a "chorus", as the entire cast is a true ensemble. All types, Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion. Strong versatile singer/actors who move well to play multiple roles; open on vocal range. *Female Tribe Members: *Leata, Suzannah, Mary, Emmaretta, Diane, Marjorie, Linda, Natalie, All Ethnicities, Character Age 18-30, This is not a "chorus", as the entire cast is a true ensemble. All types, Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion. Strong versatile singer/actors who move well to play multiple roles; open on vocal range. *Male and Female Tribe Members* Sing “Aquarius”, “Donna”, “Hashish”, “Sodomy”, Colored Spade”, "Manchester England", "I'm Black", "Ain't Got No", “I Believe In Love”, “Ain’t Got No Grass”, “Initials”, “I Got Life”, “Going Down”, “Hair”, “Sheila Franklin”, “Hung Up”, “Don’t Put It Down”, “Be In (Hare Krishna)”, Where Do I Go;", “Electric Blues”, “Oh Great God Of Power”, “Black Boys”, “White Boys”, “Abie Baby”, “The War”, “Three-Five-Zero-Zero”, “What A Piece Of Work Is Man”, “How Dare They Try”, "Good Morning Starshine", “The Bed”, “The Flesh Failures (Let The Sun Shine In)”, “Eyes, Look Your Last”, “Hippie Life”

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Anne of Green Gables and Auditions for Seussical JR
by Kelly Miloro 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Director: Angela Miloro-Hansen <https://www.curtain440.com/Staff.php#AH> December 11 & 12 - Wed & Thurs: 7:30pm Auburn Community Church at Century Village 14653 E Park St. Burton, OH 44021 brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargain for. Due to a mix-up, they are instead left with 11-year-old Anne Shirley. Over the course of six years, this romantic, hot-headed, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns the stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of kindred spirits *$6 TICKETS AT DOOR OR WWW.CURTAIN440.COM/TICKETS <http://WWW.CURTAIN440.COM/TICKETS>* **************************************** *CURTAIN 440 is pleased to announce auditions for their * *2020 Youth Season Opener* *SEUSSICAL JUNIOR * Directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen and Janna Klein Musical Direction by Logan Katoch Choreography by Erica Lohan SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS :https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4cabaa2aa5fb6-curtain Celebration Lutheran Church in Chardon at 10621 Auburn Road. OPEN TO AGES 7-18 Please prepare a 1-2 minute upbeat musical theatre song. You may sing it a capella or bring an instrumental recording to sing along to (we will be able to hook a phone to a speaker, so please know the YouTube link if you go that route!) Auditioners will then read from the script and learn a fun dance! Come prepared to move. Rehearsals will take place primarily in Chardon and performances will be in Burton. Auditions are at Celebration Lutheran Church in Chardon at 10621 Auburn Road. AUDITIONS December 13 5pm-8pm December 14 6:30pm-9pm REHEARSALS December 29, January 5-9, 12-16, 19-23 Weekdays in the evening (approx. 6-8:30pm); Sundays in the afternoon (approx. 2-5pm) SHOW DATES January 31, February 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm; Sundays 2:00pm AVAILABLE ROLES JOJO - a smart child with a wild imagination. Strong singer. CAT IN THE HAT - mischievous, fun, imaginative. Must move well. HORTON THE ELEPHANT - sympathetic, gentle, looks for the good. Strong singer & actor MR. MAYOR - Jojo’s father, upstanding member of the community MRS. MAYOR - Jojo’s mother, upstanding member of the community GERTRUDE MCFUZZ - self-conscious, grows to be confident. Strong singer & actor MAYZIE LA BIRD - self centered, vain, larger than life. Strong singer WICKERSHAM BROTHERS - love to play pranks and tease. Must be very strong movers BIRD GIRLS - know everything, narrate. 3 strong singers & actors SOUR KANGAROO - loud, brassy, confident. Strong singer YOUNG KANGAROO - fiesty, big personality YERTLE THE TURTLE - authoritative, commanding THE WHOS - citizens of Whoville, tight-knit, supportive, great character roles ENSEMBLE - includes roles such as: Vlad Vladikoff, The Grinch, Jungle Citizens, Circus Animals, Hunters, Fish, Nurses, additional Wickersham Brothers & Bird Girls SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4cabaa2aa5fb6-curtain Kelly Miloro k <kellymiloro(a)gmail.com>elly(a)curtain440.com www.curtain440.com

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Filmmaking Summer Camp for Kids! Gift Cards Available
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

Give the gift of inspiration this holiday season! Do you have a child who loves movies and has an interest in filmmaking? Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy is a nonprofit organization that offers filmmaking classes taught by industry professionals who have worked on film and TV projects such as The Fast and the Furious, Frasier, Cheers and more. We offer multiple courses included our renowned 2 Week Film Summer Camp where the kids write, direct and edit their own movie under the mentorship of real filmmakers and get to watch it on the big screen at a red carpet premiere. Gift Cards for Christmas available now. Check us out at www.lakewoodyfa.com

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Now hiring -- Part-time violin instructor -- Community arts school/Cleveland
by M West 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

Now Hiring: Part-Time Violin Instructor for Children in Cleveland/Slavic Village Broadway School of Music & the Arts is a neighborhood institute providing music and art training to children and adults at an affordable price. Our classes take place on weekday afternoons between 2:30 -- 7:30 pm. If you have something close to the background and skills, we would be happy to review your resume and talk with you further: -- Music degree from accredited school: bachelor's degree (or higher) in music performance or music education -- Performance-level musicianship: strong, solid command of your instrument -- Minimum two years of on-the-job experience teaching violin to private students -- Group violin class teaching experience is a plus -- Teaching ability on viola and cello also a plus -- Comfortable and effective working with children within the grade 1 through 12 age range and also adults -- Experience teaching in inner city environments or working with underserved populations is a huge plus -- Very skilled at using positive motivation to inspire students -- holding them to high standards of performance and practice habits but making the learning experience as enjoyable as possible -- Commitment to Greater Cleveland -- ideally planning to stay here for the next two years -- Hours: Though some students 60-minute lessons, our normal time frame is 30 minutes. -- Schedule: We offer lessons Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm through 7:30 pm. Your own schedule would depend on student demand, which can increase over time, and there could be some flexibility on your preference which days to teach (including perhaps a Saturday morning) -- Compensation: $26 -- $28/hour depending on experience and educational credentials, with incremental raises over time. To apply, kindly email your cover letter, resume, and hours of availability for weekdays and Saturdays to meredith(a)broadwayschool.org<mailto:meredith@broadwayschool.org>

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A Solid Gold Christmas December 14th
by Spotlight Dinner Theatre 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

*A Solid Gold Christmas* *December 14th , Doors Open 6:30 pm* *Live Band / Cash Bar* *Dinner & Show Only $32* *The Metropolitan Centre* *691 Cleveland Ave NW* *Canton, Ohio 44702* Join us Saturday, December 14th at the beautiful Metropolitan Centre for an amazing Christmas Tribute Concert Extravaganza. The areas best live band and vocalist round out this spectacular Christmas Tribute Concert. Presented live on stage, Christmas tributes to all your favorite artist such as The Carpenters, Elvis, Amy Grant, Mariah Carey, Nat King Cole, Faith Hill, Burl Ives, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Brenda Lee and many more. Something that you will not want to miss. Dinner and Show only $32.00. Cash Bar available. Reservations are required and limited to only 250 seats. Come celebrate the Christmas holiday with us and enjoy an eveninng of fine food and entertainment. Canton Ohio's only premier Dinner Theatre. This show tends to sell out fast so please reserve your tickets now at eventbrite.com or by calling the box office at 330.327.2087. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-solid-gold-christmas-tickets-80611072889?ref…

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LUCKY SEVEN: Announcing Our Seventh Annual Land of Cleve Achievement Awards For 2019
by Cleve Land 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

*LUCKY SEVEN: Announcing Our Seventh Annual Land of Cleve Achievement Awards For 2019* *SEE THE FULL LIST HERE:* *https://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2019/12/lucky-seven-announcing-our-seventh_11.html <https://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2019/12/lucky-seven-announcing-our-se…>*

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL continues FRIDAY!
by fctheatre 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is pleased to present... A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Barlow) by Charles Dickens A New Adaptation by Patrick Barlow Directed by Jacqi Loewy Costume Design by Justin Bilewicz Stage Management by Julie Billinghurst Sound Design by Stan Kozak Lighting Design by Michael Martinek Scenic Design & Technical Direction by Nicholas Thornburg In this fresh and lively adaptation of the beloved Charles Dickens' classic, a small troupe of actors tell the entire redemptive story of Ebenezer Scrooge with puppetry, song and a lot of imagination. Fast-paced and funny, this intimate production still honors the true spirit of the season as Scrooge comes to learn and remind us that we are "A great family! Sharing the great journey of this life and the great blessing of this great rolling earth... Are we not Mr. Cratchit sir?" PERFORMANCES December 6-22, 2019 Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30PM Sundays @ 3:00PM TICKETS Adults $16-$18 Youth (under 18) $10 Call (440) 949-5200, purchase online<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-4:30PM daily. FEATURING John Bassett Emmy Cohen Barb Dragony Jessica Dupee Bob Keefe Corey Knick Michael Knobloch Mandy Solis "A Christmas Carol (Barlow)" is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company

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Auditions for 1 Man 2 Guvnors
by Eric Kildow 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

We are pleased to announce auditions for our Spring production of One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean. Based off Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. Auditions are open to the public. Please bring a comedic monologue and be prepared to read from the script. AUDITION DATES Jan 6 & 7: 7pm-9pm SHOW DATES Mar 13-15, 20-22 REHEARSALS (DEPENDENT ON CONFLICTS) M-Th, 7-9pm. Beginning Jan 14. ROLES (5M 3W 2N + Ensemble) Francis Henschall (Truffaldino)- Out of work skiffle player. Crafty, but subject to massive appetites. Stanley Stubbers (Florindo)- 20's. A fugitive from justice and lover of Rachel. Went to private school. Rachel Crabbe (Beatrice)- 20's. Currently posing as her murdered twin brother Roscoe. Harry Dangle (Lombardi/Dottore)- 60's. Crooked Solicitor. Always putting on airs and speaking unnecessarily in Latin. Charlie "The Duck" Clench (Pantalone)- 50's. Scrap metal dealer and small time gangster. Single father. Lloyd Boateng (Brighella)- 50's. Local owner of a "pub that does food." Friend to Clench. Pauline Clench (Clarice)- Daughter to Charlie. Not the brightest bulb in life's marquee. Alan Dangle (Silvio)- Son of Harry. Suitor to Pauline. Overdramatic would be putting it lightly. Dolly (Smeraldina)- An employee of Clench. Longs to go to Majorca. Alfie/Alice (Zanni)- A woebegone waiter. Gareth/Gabriella (Zanni)- Another waiter. Ensemble SHOW DESCRIPTION Brighton, England. 1963. Change is in the air, and Francis Henshall is looking to make his mark. Fired from a skiffle band and in search of work, he finds himself employed by small-time gangster Roscoe Crabbe, in town to collect a fee from his fiancee's gangster father. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother, herself in love with Stanley Stubbers (her brother's killer) who, in turn, becomes our hero's other 'guvnor'. Fighting a mounting sense of confusion, Francis goes out of his way to serve both bosses. But with the distractions of a pneumatic book keeper, a self-important actor and select members of the criminal fraternity (not to mention his own mammoth appetite) to contend with, how long can he keep them apart? Richard Bean's hilarious comedy received 5-star reviews from every London newspaper and was the hit of the 2012 Broadway season. "Splendidly silly…satanic and seraphic, dirty-minded and utterly innocent." —NY Times. "…lifts audiences from mere happiness to eye-watering, comic hysteria." —Variety. "The most glorious comedy on the planet." —Daily Mail (London). "If you're not having a good time at this show, you may be on the wrong medication." —Hollywood Reporter. See Less <https://www.facebook.com/events/576320153130180?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%22…> https://www.facebook.com/events/576320153130180 -- Eric S. Kildow Warren, OH http://www.eskildow.com http://fnturg.blogspot.com "Facts are facts and will not change on account of your desires." --Jawaharlal Nehru

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LAST DAY to Use Professional Dance Workshop Discount Code!
by Irene Honora 11 Dec '19

11 Dec '19

*LAST DAY to Use Professional Dance Workshop Discount Code!* It’s almost time for The Movement Project's Winter Workshop and Audition! On the 14th and 15th, at Gund Studio in Playhouse Square, professional and collegiate dancers can expect to engage in the dance community, build connections, and hone in on their training at this annual workshop. The company is also hosting an audition on Day 2 of the Workshop for paid positions with The Movement Project. Ready to sign up? Be sure to use our 10% off discount code 10OFFWINTER during checkout online! This is the LAST DAY to be able to use the code! To do so, visit our website www.themovementproject.org/winterworkshop19 where you will also find more details about the workshop, including class descriptions! We can’t wait to dance with you. -- *Irene Honora* Company Member The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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