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CPT announces auditions for youth summer program (7-14 years old)
by Faye Hargate 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

CPT announces auditions for youth summer program: CLEVELAND ACT NOW CLEVELAND ACT NOW - Summer Arts Program Cleveland Act Now is an intensive summer arts program for young artists that is fun and chal-lenging. Youth will learn acting fundamentals, storytelling methods, and ensemble play crea-tion. Under the dedicated guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, children learn how to create and per-form their own theatrical works. Enrollment is by audition. Youth who have successfully partici-pated in Cleveland Public Theatre's Brick City Theatre program are guaranteed placement in the program upon successful audition. All youth must participate in an audition to be eligible for the program. Enrollment is capped at 20 participants per session. This program is offered at NO COST thanks to the support of the Cleveland Foundation and other generous supporters. FIRST SESSION -AGES 7 - 9 YEARS OLD JUNE 10th - JUNE 28th Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Three Week Long Audition Based Theatre Program SECOND SESSION -AGES 10 - 14 YEARS OLD JULY 8th - AUGUST 2nd Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Four Week Long Audition Based Theatre Program * both sessions are offered at NO COST * lunch is not provided / snacks are * Classes take place at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102 * Friday field trips and excursions included AUDITION DATES * Sat, April 27th, 9am-11am * Sun, April 28th, 12pm-2pm * Wed, May 1st, 5pm-7pm PREPARATION : youth must prepare a 1-2 minute performance (monologue, poem, dance, rap, song, etc) Youth must stay for full 2 hours of time slot Guardians must be present for the first 30 minutes of audition slot time TO AUDITION: contact Faye Hargate, Program Director, 216.631.2727 x207 Faye Hargate I She, Her / They, Them Director of Community Ensembles Cleveland Public Theatre fhargate(a)cptonline.org<mailto:fhargate@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 x207

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Volunteer at Station Hope
by India Burton 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Come Volunteer for Station Hope! We need your help in supporting Cleveland Public Theatres 6th annual Station Hope! We could use your help as we create this incredible and unique event for the sixth year! What is Station Hope? Station Hope is a collection of short works of theatre, dance, choir performances and visual art installations, all inspired by current social justice issues and being performed throughout Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John's Episcopal Church in Ohio City. The event aims to bring together neighborhoods and individuals to engage and reflect on social justice, equity, and a shared vision of hope. The event is on Saturday, May 4th from 7:00-10:00pm If you would like to participate by volunteering for this inspiring and uplifting event please Click here<file:///\\fs1\share\Artistic\artistic%20programming\18-19%20Season\Station%20Hope%2019\Volunteers\SH%20Volunteer%20One-Sheet%20UPDATED%20FINAL.pdf> for more information or contact 19/20 NNPN Producer in residence India Nicole Burton at iburton(a)cptonline.org or at 216.631.2727 x201 India Nicole Burton 18/19 NNPN Producer in Residence Cleveland Public Theatre iburton(a)cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext.201

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EVENT - HERE the (improvised) Musical! - Benefit for Mass Hysteria Fest 2019
by Sam Dee 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

*HERE the (Improvised) Musical!* Benefit for Mass Hysteria Fest 2019 With Tara DeFrancisco & Rance Rizzutto *Mahall's Main Stage* * 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 * *April 27th - Doors at 7pm - Show at 8pm - $10* Mass Hysteria - Comedy Fest <https://www.facebook.com/masshysteriafest/> 2019's first official event! We've invited back our headliners from last year for a night of laughs, weekend workshops & to raise money for the fest! Mass Hysteria is Created by Cleveland show-runners & improvisers, Deena Nyer Mendlowitz & Sam Dee, who got excited about a weekend highlighting female run shows & improv troupes! Their first fest debuted at Forest City Brewery Oct. 4th, 5th & 6th of 2018 with loads of workshops, improv & local performances to packed crowds. Mass Hysteria is Created by women, for everyone! Our second coming will be at Mahall’s in September of 2019! Opening for HERE will be a hearty blend of Cleveland Improvisers featuring: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz Sam Dee Dionne D. Atchison Kimberly Pride Carolyn Chan Mike Frye James Angelo Catullo Scott Shepard Joseph Lewis Here the Improvised Musical with Tara DeFrancisco & Rance Rizzutto. Veteran Chicago improvisers Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto have been performing together for well over a thousand shows and well over a decade. HERE is one of Chicago’s most lauded shows presenting the original two-person improvised musical. Chicago Tribune Critic-Recommended and called “Nothing Short of Genius” by NPR, this show has been brought to 14 countries and 40 cities worldwide. In HERE, Tara and Rance get one suggestion to create theme through an opening number, design characters and storylines inspired by that theme, and effortlessly weave the strings together to discover one piece. Funny, beautiful, and charming, HERE “has shown something new and amazing is possible in improvisation” and has been called groundbreaking by audiences around the globe. www.masshysteriafest.com | www.taraandrance.com

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SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR opening at LCCC
by Jeremy Benjamin 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

LCCC Theatre presents *Six Characters in Search of an Author* An absurdist play about the relationship among authors, their characters, and theatre practitioners. By Luigi Pirandello Adapted by Robert Brustein Directed by Stephanie Wilbert Performance Dates April 25, 26 & 27, 2019 at 8:00 pm Cirigliano Studio Theatre on the campus of Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria OH 44035 $9/adults; $8/LCCC Students with valid ID, Children 18 and under, Faculty, Staff & Seniors 65+ Tickets available at the Stocker Arts Center Box Office in person, via phone at 440-366-4040 or online at www.stockerartscenter.com This play contains situations and language that may be objectionable to audiences 12 and under. Six Characters in Search of an Author (Brustein) is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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Save the Date - May 17th, 2019
by Vince Tyree 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Ma'Sue Productions and Akron Civic Theatre Present Big Blue Legacy Ball May 17th, 2019 Akron Civic Theatre *182 S Main St* *Akron, OH 44308* *Blue Attire Encouraged * *Tickets * *Pre-Sale *$20 (Through April 15th) *General Admission* $25 *GET TICKETS HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-blue-ball-tickets-58317844242>* *Come join us for fun and fellowship as we celebrate 8 years of original work! * There will be music, a silent auction full of goods provided by businesses all over Akron and NEOhio We can't wait to see you! *Last year, *you were a part of the amazing community that *helped us raise $3,088.86 *toward matching our *Knight Challenge Arts Challenge *project “Or Does It Explode?” ( SHOWTOGO) a show first mounted in 2014, that chronicle’s black manhood, through a series of vignettes utilizing dance, poetry, rap and traditional theater forms. *Why donate this year?* We are raising funds to build infrastructure and extend our operational budget to ensure more consistent programming and the continued commitment to creating innovative, empathy-inducing work. We are growing at a rapid pace and with growth comes an increasing demand for resources and staffing. It is also extremely important for us to have our artists receive respectful and competitive compensation for their invaluable contributions to the work. This year we will be announcing our first official season and we're excited to continue to grow as company with your support. *GET TICKETS HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-blue-ball-tickets-58317844242>*

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Auditions for Hidden in this Picture @ Springhill Historic Home 4-23 and 4-24
by chuck bonakoski 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Auditions for Hidden in this Picture by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Chuck Bonakoski *Who*-Spring Hill Players *When*-April 23rd and 24th from 6pm-8pm *Where*-Spring Hill Historic Home 1401 Springhill Ln NE Massillon Ohio 44646 *How*- Please show up between the hours of 6pm and 8pm on the listed nights no appointment required. If you are unavailable those nights but would be interested in auditioning please reach out to the director Chuck Bonakoski a cbonakoski(a)gmail.com before April 24th in order to set up an accommodation. *What to Prepare*- Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a resume and current headshot if available. *The story*- The plot concerns Robert and Jeff, two old friends who are taking their theater partnership (Jeff writes the plays, Robert directs them) to the big screen in their first film. They've saved filming the final and most important scene of their movie for last; a complicated outdoor sequence involving hundreds of extras portraying disillusioned marines jogging at sunset. All is going seemingly well, until suddenly yet slowly, three cows walk directly into the shot. In response to this, some colorful language is exchanged. After some deep contemplation of whether or not one could feasibly find cows on a marine compound, let alone in Guam at all, Robert has somewhat of a mental breakdown as the sun continues to set "seemingly faster than it's ever set before". This causes Robert and Jeff to question their work, their relationship, the artistic health of contemporary film-making, and the ethics of shooting cows with firearms. The other two roles are a hard-nosed manager (Reuben) and a geeky production assistant (Craig). All four parts will be cast from the available audition pool and will be considered open through the audition process. The rehearsal process will begin Monday May 6th and will consist of 3 rehearsals a week through the production. Production dates are May 31st and June 2nd at 7pm and June 3rd at 3pm. All parts are on a volunteer basis and will be unpaid. Thank you for your interest in our production, if there are any questions please reach out to Chuck Bonakoski at cbonakoski(a)gmail.com or at 330-933-7014.

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ROCKET CITY, ALABAM' coming to Interplay April 28 & 29
by Faye Sholiton 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Interplay Jewish Theatre presents two staged readings of *ROCKET CITY, ALABAM*', a play by L.A. writer/composer/screenwriter *MARK SALTZMAN*. Performances are* SUNDAY, APRIL 28 at 2 p.m. and MONDAY, APRIL 29 *at 7 p.m., both hosted by* Dobama Theatre*, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. *Katia Schwarz directs *a cast of ten: *Sara Bogomolny, John Busser, Nate Homolko, Larry Nehring*, Kristin Netzband*, Laura Perrotta*, Tammy Shanley, Corey Kilpatrick Steele, David Vegh* *and *Bobby Williams.* The synopsis: Shortly after World War II, the U.S. Army placed captured Nazi rocket scientists in the town of Huntsville, Alabama, to manufacture guided atomic missiles. Wernher Von Braun & Friends were not a welcome sight for the town's well-established, but still jittery Jewish community. Was it possible to move past personal anguish with these new neighbors for the sake of economic expedience - and national security? Mark Saltzman, a distinguished writer for stage, screen and TV (with 7 Emmy Awards for his work on *Sesame Street *will attend the Sunday performance. The readings are presented as part of the Holocaust Theatre International Initiative s "Remembrance Readings," organized by the National Jewish Theater Foundation. Interplay does not charge admission, but *we gratefully accept DONATIONS* at the door. A handful of seats are available at both performances. To reserve a seat, please contact: 216 393-PLAY; or interplayjewishtheatre(a)gmail.com. We will call and confirm. Faye Sholiton, Founding Artistic Dir. Interplay Jewish Theatre, LLC www.interplaycleveland.com

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Cleveland Dance Project Showcase May 4
by Anna Cerveny 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

You're invited to join Cleveland Dance Project for our Season 4 Showcase, featuring 130 adult dancers and 19 new works by local choreographers, PLUS the debut of our new CDP Company! Featuring styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, heels, modern, theater dance, acrobatics, swing dancing, and more! Saturday May 4, 2019 3pm & 7pm (show is approx. 90 minutes) Brecksville- Broadview Heights Middle School https://www.facebook.com/events/390039591745032/ General Admission Tickets are $10 in advance at www.tututix.com/clevelanddanceproject or $15 at the door. Online ticket sales close on Friday May 3. We look forward to entertaining you! Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / showcase <https://www.facebook.com/events/390039591745032/>

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Audition Announcement
by April Haugabrook 21 Apr '19

21 Apr '19

Progressive Perspective Theatrical Company is holding auditions for "The Family Reunion" by A.Marie Haugabrook. Cousins Brielle and Edward secretly arrange a meeting between their mothers Gwen and Vern who have had an estranged relationship for the past 20 years. With only 72 hours to spare, nothing is off limits. With love, light and plenty of laughter anything is possible. See you at the Family Reunion. We are looking to add a few amazing Cast Members. If you would like to audition, please come prepared with a 1 minute monologue, headshot, resume and be prepared to do a short read from the script if needed. There will be scenes from the script available to review prior to the read. Auditions will be at the Cleveland Heights Library at 13866 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44118, on May 2, 2019 by appointment only. Show date August 17, 2019. 1 Male Age 40-45 ,1 Male Age 21, 1 Female Age 21, 2 Females Age 40-45 1 Gender Neutral Age 25-40. All Roles Are Paid*** For any other questions contact A.Marie @ 216.205.2366 or ahaugabrook(a)pptheatrical.org Thank You! -- *April M. Haugabrook, Executive Director * Phone: 216.421.6314 Email: PPtheatrical(a)gmail.com Website: Pptheatrical.org "The secrets of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new." -Socrates

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Independence Community Theater - Squabbles opens May 3, 2019
by Rtodd Todd 21 Apr '19

21 Apr '19

Independence Community Theater presents: *Squabbles*By Marshall Karp Directed by Richard ToddSynopsis: This hilarious play pits a father in law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Jerry Sloan is a successful writer of advertising jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. Living with the happy couple is the not so happy Abe Dreyfus, Jerry's curmudgeon of a father in law. Abe is a funny guy to the audience, not to Jerry. The situation is exacerbated when Jerry's mother Mildred looses her house in a fire and needs a place to stay. Abe and Mildred can't stand each other. This play is one hilarious confrontation after another until the heart warming finale in which the oldsters discover that, really, each is not so bad. Dates: May 3, 4; 10, 11; 17, 18, 2019 at 8:00pm May 12, 2019 at 2:00pm Tickets: $12 at door Reserve by calling 216-447-0443 We accept cash, check, & credit. Independence Community Theater 6652 Brecksville Rd Independence, OH 44131

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