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EQUITY/NON-UNION - AUDITIONS - Workshop of a new Musical
by Dane CT Leasure 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

Masked: A New Musical - Workshop Auditions Rubber City Theatre is holding auditions for a workshop production of *Masked* A New Musical. We are casting local non-union actors and one AEA actor. Audition appointments are by appointment only. WHEN: Tuesday, December 10 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm Accepting Video Auditions through December 14. WHERE: Rubber City Theatre 243 Furnace St Akron, OH 44304 TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Please include your name, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within three business days. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. AEA contracts: One AEA Special Appearance Contract is available for this production. Non-AEA contracts: Non-AEA actors are non-paid at this time. PREPARATION: Please prepare a 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song and be prepared to read from the script. An accompanist will not be provided. You will be auditioning for Dane CT Leasure, Director and Artistic Director, and Russell Aguirre, Artistic Apprentice. Please bring a copy of your most current headshot and resume. VIDEO AUDITIONS: Please submit a video of 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. Rehearsals: Please note rehearsals are Monday through Thursday from 6:30-10:00pm, and Sundays from 4:00-9:00pm. At the beginning of the week leading into opening, we will have Monday off. Workshop performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sundays at 2:30pm, one weekend of performances only. We will only allow a couple conflicts during the rehearsal process, no conflicts during the last week and show run. Venue: This show’s rehearsal and performance location are at our new venue at 243 Furnace St. Akron, OH 44304. Production Notes: This is a workshop production; used as a part of developing new works. We will be rough staging the show, and using basic scenic elements, lighting, costumes, and props. The public performances are to provide feedback to the creative team. If you are cast in the workshop production, it does not guarantee an offer for the full production which will rehearse in April and run during May. Offers and follow up auditions for the full production will take place a few weeks after the workshop. In reference to the character descriptions below - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville). Masked A New Musical by Rachel Dean and Amy Burgess Director: Dane CT Leasure Music Director: Jaron M. LeGrair First rehearsal: January 6, 2020 Opens: January 24, 2020 Closes: January 26, 2020 Casting: 10W, 6M Synopsis: It is May, 1945, and the G.S. Good Rubber Factory in Akron, OH, is in the throes of rubber production for World War II. With most of the men overseas, it is no time to be frail for the female workers as they navigate the new, harsh work environment of factory life, and discover the freedom and agency that come with it. In this adaptation of Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, Helen, the factory forewoman, Billie, the factory machinist, Ellie, the factory owner's daughter, and Sandra, a female Naval Lieutenant turned filmmaker comprise a lovers' quartet on a collision course with their burgeoning feelings for each other and the uncertainty of a changing world. With the announcement of V-E Day, their newfound freedoms are in danger, and all four must decide how to chart their futures. Mix in Robert and Clarence (long-time partners and proprietors of the local Ritz Theatre longing for the old days of sumptuous revelry and passion), Buck (their mischievous assistant), Nick (the exceptionally handsome lead singer of the band "The 4 Fs”), and a mad-cap masked party in the woods, and the end of the war is sure to only be the beginning. CHARACTERS: 1. Helen Brown (29) - She is headstrong, straight-forward, stubborn, and follows the rules to the letter. She is the youngest factory overseer on the floor, and everyone around her treats her like she is in charge. She is good at her job and well-respected by the women working under her. Helen is no-nonsense and, to the casual observer, someone who is closed off from involvement in others’ affairs. She is brusque and doesn’t have room for niceties. Hard outer shell, soft in the middle. She’s in love with Billie. 2. Eleanor “Ellie” Good (19 or maybe 21?) - Ellie’s energy is bright and kind, and while she is certainly a beautiful young woman by any measure, she presents herself without much fanfare even though her presence is the kind that demands acknowledgement. Ellie is clearly aware of her effect on others, and uses it strategically. A dreamer at heart, she wants to make her father happy, but finds it takes her further and further away from her own pursuit of happiness. Meets and falls head over heels in love with Sandra. 3. Billie Harris (34) - A long time worker on the factory floor, Billie has lived in Akron her whole life, and started working at the factory when she turned 18, one of only a few women who worked on the floor before the war. She is friendly, warm, familial, and outgoing - a stable presence in the community. Billie keeps her private life private. She’s in love with Helen, but because of their complicated history, sees Ellie as someone more emotionally available. 4. Lt. Sandra O’Hare (26) - Sandra is a dashingly beautiful woman with the confidence of a man. A lieutenant in the Navy and the youngest person in charge of a department at the Office of War Information, she is able to command the room and the attention of men and women alike with forcefulness. She’s unquestionably in charge, intelligent, and quick, but with a sense of humor that keeps her amused, upbeat, and sure in the face of conflict. The only thing able to take her by surprise is her feelings for Ellie, which run a little deeper than she expected. 5. Mr. GS Good/Frank (52) - Mr. G.S. Good - Owner and foreman of the factory, Mr. Good has developed a sharp business acumen over the years which has rarely steered him wrong. He is buttoned-up, strait-laced, and very comfortable with maintaining tradition. His first concern is and always has been whatever is best for the factory, which, to him, is synonymous with what is best for the family. His daughter Ellie has him wrapped around her finger, but not so much that he’ll miss an opportunity to merge his company with the Knights’ via Ellie’s marriage. He loves his daughter and wants what’s best for her, in his opinion, of course. - Frank - a member of the Four F’s. Probably the only good player in the group. 6. Robert Sheridan (45) - Together with Clarence Ryan, co-owner of Akron’s Ritz theater and its adjoining bar as well as the temporarily closed Summit Lake Resort in the center of town. The two moved from New York to Akron in 1935, having survived the depression due to considerable real estate and land holdings. They are part of the upper class of Akron, despite their eccentric personalities. Robert has always been the frontman for the two’s business exploits, a dynamic at play in their long-standing romantic relationship as well. 7. Clarence “Clary” Ryan (39) - Longtime business and romantic partner of Robert Sheridan. He’s always been the more detail-oriented and organized of the two, both in business and life; he’s much more likely to feel the stress of perfectionism and getting everything just right. This tendency to be keyed-up is complemented well by Robert’s relaxed and playful approach to life. 8. Buck (25) - Robert’s longtime personal assistant and bartender of the Ritz Bar. Always up for a good time, he often is the deciding vote in Robert’s favor in arguments between Robert and Clarence about how to throw parties. It’s been awhile since they had either reason or venue for a party, though; however, despite the war dragging on into tedium and Buck, Robert and Clarence settling into a ho-hum routine, Buck is never far from stoking some kind of mischief. 9. Nick Butz (30s) - Bandleader of the truly awful but always dogged Four F’s. Always looking for gigs, always underemployed, and potentially the least talented member of the group, he’s perhaps best defined by his hapless determination and stick-to-it-iveness. Also, he may or may not have a thing for Clarence. 10. Frances/Film Crew (30s) - Frances - a member of the Four F’s, and a sometimes composer/songwriter for the band. 11. Finn (drag)/Factory Girl (Mary)/Film Crew (drag) (woman) (20s) - Finn - a member of the Four F’s. - Mary - a bit of a busybody, but a well-meaning one. 12. Factory Girl (Margie)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Margie - Doesn’t talk much, but doesn’t need to - she is incredibly skilled at her work, and communicates only what and when she needs to. 13. Factory Girl (Elaine)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Elaine - A self-styled realist, though others might say pessimist. Efficient at her job, and a valuable team member. 14. Factory Girl (Betty)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Betty - Smart and analytical, but new to the job at the factory and prone to mistakes. She tends to cower before authority. 15. Factory Girl (Ruth)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Ruth - Optimistic, and often a source of wartime information for the other factory workers, since her brother is on or near the front lines. 16. Factory Girl (Jean) /Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Jean - A bit nosy, a bit talkative, and overall supportive of the other girls on the line and hopeful for the war’s end.

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NOW - DEC 21 | Teatro Público de Cleveland blows the roof off with this Latino culture and modern music-infused take on Dickens’ classic Christmas tale
by Caitlin Lewins 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Público de Cleveland present A XMAS CUENTO REMIX<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2019-2020/a-xmas-cuento-remi…> DECEMBER 5 – 21 By Maya Malan-Gonzalez Composition & Arrangements by Emiliano Valdez & Daniel Valdez Directed by Holly Holsinger ¡Este no es el cuento navideño de la abuela! Teatro Público de Cleveland blows the roof off with this Latino culture and modern music-infused take on Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. Performed in English and Spanish. NNPN Rolling World Premiere with Milagro Theatre & 16th Street Theater. A Xmas Cuento Remix was commissioned and developed by the Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, in Portland, Oregon. FEATURING: Tania Benites, Angel Luis Centeno, Mónica A. Cerpa Zúñiga, Brett DiCello, Valerie A. Mathis, Christina Patterson, Gil Peña, Blanca Iris García Rivera Salva, Andrew Aaron Valdez*, Anthony “TonyFresh” Velez, Selena Awesome Vicarío, Hillary Wheelock THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan – Producer Faye Hargate – Line Producer Maria DiDonato – Music Director Lilly Corona Moreno – Dramaturg & Assistant Director Anthony “TonyFresh” Velez – Choreographer Jesse Reagan Hernon – Stage Manager Sylka Edmondson – Assistant Stage Manager Aaron Benson* – Scenic Designer Inda Blatch-Geib – Costume Designer Chialla Geib-Fenske – Costume Assistant & Wardrobe Richard B. Ingraham – Sound Designer Jeremy Paul – Lighting Designer Jonathan “Johnny V” Velez – Sound Operator Musicians: Maria DiDonato (Piano), Tim Miller (Percussion), Joseph Rangel (Guitar), Kevin Thompson (Bass) *2019/2020 Premiere Fellow Tickets are $15 – $35 Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Matinees are "Family Days" with $10 tickets for youth under 18. Preview: $15 Standard Price (Thursday, Sunday): $15 Standard Price (Friday, Saturday): $35 The Saturday 12/21 performance at 3:00pm is $15. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 x501. Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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NOW - DEC 21 | The Loush Sisters Love Dick’ns at CPT!
by Caitlin Lewins 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

Cleveland Public Theatre presents The Loush Sisters Love Dick’ns: Oops!... They Did It Again<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2019-2020/the-loush-sisters-…> Created by Liz Conway, Michael Seevers Jr., & Beth Wood A bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret with the lovable Loush Sisters – “that’s loose, and lush, but fancy!” NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 21 This holiday season, join Holly and Jolly Loush (aka The Loush Sisters) for their deeply anticipated return to the stage in a bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret. Fueled by song, sidekicks, and a hefty dose of “holiday cheer,” The Loush Sisters reimagine A Christmas Carol as you’ve never, ever seen it before. World Premiere. CAST Liz Conway, Beth Wood, and Sheffia Randall Dooley*+ with Wesley Allen, Mylin R. Cartwright, Madelyn Hayes, Kevin Kelly, Caitlin Lewins, Mike Majer, Colleen McCaughey, Nina Takács *Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. +2019/2020 Premiere Fellow<https://www.cptonline.org/artist-opportunities/fellowships/> CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan – Producer Michael Seevers Jr. – Associate Director, Choreographer, Music Director Molly Andrews-Hinders – Line Producer Shannon McManus – Stage Manager Beth Wood – Scenic Designer Benjamin Gantose – Lighting Designer Inda Blatch-Geib – Costume Designer Kasey Gilder – Sound Designer Jeannette Mwaki – Master Electrician/Assistant Lighting Designer Cole Sajovie – Assistant Stage Manager/Sound Operator Buck McDaniel – Accompanist Tickets are $20 – $50 GROUP DISCOUNTS available throughout the run. Purchase a table of 8 and receive an additional 20% off AND two complimentary bottles of wine (non-alcoholic options available)! Call to reserve (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 x501. Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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THIS WEDNESDAY! You're invited to a Cozy Winter Write-In with the Young Playwrights Collective
by Blanchard, Julia 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

It's officially cozy season, friends, and it's time to gather together and do some writing in a communal space!!! The Young Playwrights Collective and Playwrights Local are hosting a cute write-in event on *Wednesday, December 11th from 6 PM to 9 PM*. Bring your computers/notebooks and get ready to write! Prompts will be provided and no one shall be forced to share their work-- but if you want to, you def should. :) This event is *FREE *and is an effort to invite new playwrights to come meet us as we are looking for group applicants starting January 1! Although we are a group of young playwrights, ALL writers of ALL experience levels are welcome to join with us in companionship and a cozy night of writing. Location: Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street Cleveland, OH 44110 Parking and directions: http://www.playwrightslocal.org/venue/

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Professional Dance Workshop and Company Audition!
by Irene Honora 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

*Professional Dance Workshop, Company Audition, and DISCOUNT CODE!* The Movement Project is ready for a weekend of great dancing! TMP’s Winter Workshop and Company Audition is THIS WEEKEND, December 14th and 15th. Over these 2 days, professional and collegiate dancers can expect to engage in the dance community, build connections, and hone in on their training. On top of it all, the company is 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! 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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Additional Actors Needed for Lead Roles in Shrek the Musical!
by The Millennial Theatre Company 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is seeking additional adult actors and actresses for roles in their upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, specifically the roles of Dragon, Lord Farquaad, and Donkey, as well as several featured ensemble roles. Shrek the Musical is staged at MTC's home, The Robins Theatre in Warren, Ohio. Rehearsals will take place M-Th evenings from 6-9pm in Girard. Please contact millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com for more information or to arrange for an audition or video submission. The Millennial Theatre Company *• www.millennialtheatre.org <http://www.millennialtheatre.org>* "Creating Quality Theatrical Experiences With, For, and Of a Generation"

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LILLIAN PYLES CASTING
by lillianpyles＠roadrunner.com 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

With the holiday season upon us, we are thrilled to be hosting our 4thannual MEALS 4 MONOLOGUES. This is such a wonderful way to give back to the community and be a part of Cleveland’s incredible actors at the same time. It will be the sixth year that MEALS 4 MONOLOGUES is a nationwide Casting Society of America event, with casting offices throughout the country participating, This is a charity event created to benefit local-area food banks. The Casting Society of America (CSA) is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theatre. CSA is a united professional society that consistently sets the level of professionalism in casting upon which the entertainment industry relies. We will be devoting a full day to seeing all the actors that want to participate. We will audition everyone who brings in 2 non-perishable food items for our food drive. Our open call is going to be TUESDAY DECEMBER 16TH, 2019 from 10:AM – 12PM and from 1:PM – 3:PM (Please be sure to arrive BEFORE 3:PM so that we are able to see everyone BY 5 o’clock). If you arrive after 3:PM, we cannot guarantee that you’ll be seen. Please note it will be in the: KENNEDY THEATER at CLEVELAND’S PLAYHOUSE SQUARE 1501 Euclid Avenue. (Please check-in at the OHIO THEATER LOBBY) · Please prepare one 1-minute contemporary monologue and bring one headshot/resume. · Come with your holiday spirit! It’s an open call so there may be a wait, but we promise to have lots of fun for all. · Please remember that non-perishable items include pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, canned goods, crackers and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, etc.) · Please RSVP by DECEMBER 113th…email your request to meals4monologue(a)gmail.com · This is not an audition or a competition…it’s a performance. Lillian Pyles, CSA LILLIAN PYLES CASTING

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Berko: Cleveland Critics Circle Announcement regarding listing on website
by Roy Berko 08 Dec '19

08 Dec '19

*At its recent meeting the Cleveland Critics Circle approved a resolution which opens the members to recognize productions of theaters not listed on their site. The resolution reads:* * “In order to bring attention to local productions of merit at theaters that are not on the Cleveland Critics Circle’s approved posting list, members of the Circle who attend a community or educational theater production that is perceived as of high quality will have the option of listing that production on the CCC blog site." *

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Berko review: THE OLD AN AND THE OLD MOON @ Dobama
by Roy Berko 07 Dec '19

07 Dec '19

•••••••••••••••• *Capsule judgment: Dobama’s “OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON” creates a world which will enchant many and confound others. In order to truly participate in the experience, you must combine your inner curious child and let loose of your inhibitions and expectations of the format for traditional theater. It’s worth seeing if just to immerse yourself in experiencing what “non-traditional” theatre can be, realizing that this is not theater for everyone, especially children.* To read the entire review go to www.royberko.info To read the review of other CLE area reviewers go to www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com ••••••••••••••••••••

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Medina county show biz youth theatre auditions for Music man
by Vickie 07 Dec '19

07 Dec '19

Medina County Show Biz is having auditions for their youth production of Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man. January 11 4-8pm January 12 5-8pm Callbacks if needed on January 13 at 7pm Please sign up for a chance to be a part of this wonderful production https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAFA628A3F94-music1 Vickie Jackson

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