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Eugene Sumlin is Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Cain Park's RAGTIME
by Ksenia Roshchakovsky 16 May '19

16 May '19

NEW COALHOUSE WALKER JR. ANNOUNCED TO LEAD THE CAST OF RAGTIME AT CAIN PARK* (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) – Director and Actor Eugene Sumlin will lead the cast of RAGTIME at Cain Park. Cain Park’s upcoming production of Ragtime<https://www.cainpark.com/278/RAGTIME>, running from June 13 - June 30 with an official opening scheduled for June 14. The production will feature a cast of 25 actors. Eugene Sumlin was last seen as Walter Lee in Ensemble Theatre’s critically acclaimed A Raisin in the Sun and at Cain Park in Smokey Joe’s Café. Featured actors include Bridie Carroll (National tour of Wicked) as Mother, along with Mariah Burks (Toxic Avenger) as Sarah, and Scott Esposito (Godspell) as Tateh. Rounding out the company are Nyla Watson as Sarah’s friend, Anna Barrett as Evelyn Nesbit, Kate Leigh Michalski (Rock of Ages, Memphis) as Emma Goldman, Anthony Savage-Williams (Memphis) as Booker T. Washington, Michael Rogan as Grandfather/JP Morgan, Sam Nasar as Houdini, Elise Pakiela as Little Girl, Jake Spencer as Edgar, Danny Simpson as Father, Will Price as Younger Brother, Sara Chapman as Coalhouse Follower, Darian Wilson (Memphis) as Harlem Woman/dance captain, Amanda Tidwell as Brigit, Tony Heffner (Rock of Ages) as Henry Ford, Will Sanborn as Willie Conklin, Frank Ivancic (Music Man in Concert, Memphis) as Policeman, Jack Hale as Baron’s Assistant, Adam Kirk as Black Lawyer, Nate Summers as Harlem Man, Anthony Harris Jr., as Henson and Kirstin Henry as Kathleen. Makay Johnson, John Kost, Reyna Moran, and Cameron Olin are swings. Based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow, RAGTIME features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The Cain Park production is directed by Joanna May Cullinan with musical direction by Jordan Cooper and choreography by Imani Jackson. The creative team includes Set & Lighting design by Trad A Burns & Ben Gantose, costume design by Tesia Benson, sound design by Carlton Guc and stage management by Tom Humes. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Ragtime tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair...and what it means to live in America. The Tony-winning score is just as diverse as the melting pot of America itself, drawing upon many musical styles: from the ragtime rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, from bold brass band marches to delicate waltzes, from up-tempo banjo tunes to period parlor songs and expansive anthems. Ragtime won the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. Time Magazine called it “a triumph for the stage” while the Huffington Post described it as “the ultimate musical for our time.” Ragtime tickets are $25 for the June 13 preview (no discounts) and $32 in advance for all other performances. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com<http://Ticketmaster.com>, at Ticketmaster outlets, and at the Cain Park Ticket Office (in person and 216-371-3000) as of June 4. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7pm and 2pm on Sundays. Cain Park is located at 14591 Superior Road. Ragtime is supported by WCPN, WCLV, and WKSU. Cain Park season sponsors include the City of Cleveland Heights, the Friends of Cain Park, and InterContinental Hotels Cleveland. * Actor previously announced to play Coalhouse Walker Jr., Roderick Lawrence, is unable to perform due to last minute scheduling conflicts. For more: https://www.cainpark.com/278/RAGTIME

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Keyboardist Needed For Eastside Band
by Allan Ambrochowicz 16 May '19

16 May '19

East-side Jazz / Pop / RnB band is looking for an enthusiastic and talented keyboardist for local shows. We have several sets and are currently preparing for summer gigs. Those interested need to be available for practice Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6 to 9 for band practice, and Saturday or Sunday afternoon for full band practice. Practices are in Mentor. Digital piano and synth station are available for practice and shows, so no equipment required. Please contact Allan at 440-444-9657, and leave a voicemail message or text if interested. Thanks.

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Looking for actors/narrators
by Matt Pallotta 15 May '19

15 May '19

We are currently seeking actors who can teleprompt and/or ear-prompt for a variety of project types. We film an assortment of corporate/industrial videos for a range of clients and are always looking for new faces and talent. The demographics of the audience are very diverse, so we are especially looking for non-white actors, both male and female, of many age groups; but actors of all types are more than welcome to apply. If you have a reel or any links to your work with prompting to camera, please share. Otherwise, we can attempt to schedule an audition. There are several projects for 2019 with slots to fill. They will fill up quickly. These projects pay, but we tend to go non-union, non-agency because they are internal communications with slightly smaller budgets. Please reach out if you're interested or share with someone who might be.

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Call for Artists: Utility Box Design Competition
by Shaker Arts Council 15 May '19

15 May '19

The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is sponsoring *Painting the Town,* an *art competition* for the design of a utility boxes located along Chagrin Blvd. Designs will be *reviewed and judged by a selection committee*. Please download the *template and application* by clicking here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/utility-box-design-competition-applicatio…> . <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/utility-box-design-competition-applicatio…> All designs must be submitted electronically on the template provided. Please note that each utility box in the city has slightly different dimensions. If your design is selected, you will need to tweak your work to fit the actual box you are given. Designs and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email (info(a)shakerartscouncil.org) no later than *Friday 14 June at 5pm.* Applicants must be 21 years or older and live or work in Shaker Heights or the Shaker Heights School District. Applicants may submit more than one (1) design, but each must be submitted in a separate email. There are no entry fees. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork. The chosen artists will receive a $500.00 stipend and have the work installed this summer. The submitted works must be anonymous. Do not sign nor indicate your name on the submitted design document. By submitting a design proposal, artists agree to allow SHAC: - to use images on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only; - to photograph the work. By submitting a design proposal, the winner of the competition agrees to - submit the proposal to the Shaker Heights Architectural Board of Review (ABR) or Public Arts Taskforce (PAT) and modify the design, if necessary, to meet the requirements of the ABR or PAT; - work with SHAC to tweak the design, as needed, to meet the criteria of the installation; - allow SHAC and project sponsors to include their logos into the design. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council**shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org/>*

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Final Weekend For Workshop Players "Savannah Sipping Society"
by Workshop Players 15 May '19

15 May '19

Meet Randa (Linda Kay Gross), Dot (Joanne Tomecko), Marlafaye (June Lang), and Jinx (Deb Burrow). A chance meeting brings them together, but it’s over the course of six months, filled with laughter, misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Along the way, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment. Join us and director Pat Price to raise your glass for these strong women who come to so fiercely embrace better things in life. “Cheers!” to this joyful, touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy! Performances are May 17, 18, 19. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday show is at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $15 each. Group rates available. For reservations or more information, call the Box Office: 440-988-5613. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Beachwood Community Theater’s final weekend of Disney’s The Little Mermaid
by Jill Koslen-Freireich 15 May '19

15 May '19

Beachwood Community Theater presents The LIttle Mermaid this Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm, Saturday May 18 4pm and Sunday May 19 2pm. Support this incredible cast of Adults, teens & youth and help to celebrate Beachwood Community Theater’s 35th anniversary! Tickets are only $8 youth/seniors and $9 Adults. Spend 2 delightful hours ‘Under The Sea’ and bring the kids to see this epic tale brought to life on Beachwood’s Stage. All performances at Beachwood MIddle school.

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Spring Fling Dinner Dance
by Susan Stone 15 May '19

15 May '19

Eileen Torres Productions & The Roberto Ocasio Foundation SPRING FLING Dinner Dance Saturday, May 25, 2019 Dinner 6:30 P.M. - Dancing 7:00 P.M. to ….. Antler’s Ballroom 300 Washington Avenue Lorain, OH Three course Chicken Primavera Dinner Buffet Tickets $20.00 (includes dinner and evening of dance) Pay Pal.ME/EILEEN1952 or 440-444-0316 ********************************************************************************* Proceeds provide scholarships for Lorain music students (grades 8-12) to attend the 15th annual Roberto Ocasio Latin Jazz Music Camp June 9 - 14, 2019 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 8-time Grammy Award nominee, BOBBY SANABRIA directs the week-long resident camp held at Case Western Reserve University 4-time Grammy Award Winner, OSCAR HERNANDEZ guest artist & clinician Musicians of the Latin Jazz Camp featuring Bobby Sanabria & Oscar Hernandez in the annual Roberto Ocasio Latin Jazz Camp Concert Friday, June 14, 2019 - FREE - 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Art Camp enrollment is open to all music students, grades 8 - 12. Info: (440) 666-9782‬ & trof(a)robertoocasiofoundation.org <mailto:trof@robertoocasiofoundation.org>

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ANNIE MANN THE MUSICAL
by david mcdougald 15 May '19

15 May '19

***UPDATED May 18, 2019 $$$ PAID STUDIO WORK $$$ For “ANNIE MANN The Musical”*** OPEN AUDTIONS!!! CGA Productions Group is seeking talented singers to complete pre-production on this new original musical featuring the music of Dreadlock Dave & My Friend Bill. PROCESS: Please send an introductory email (not necessary, but feel free to include resume, head shot, demo reel, etc...) to cgaproductionsgroup(a)gmail.com with the choice of the character you’d like to audition for. (Please See Vocal Ranges & Info Below) In return you will receive an audition track with a guide vocal and an instrumental version of the same track along with a lyric sheet. We will then ask you to submit a video audition (cell phone quality OK) asap but within one week. If selected we will invite you into the studio for paid recording session. ANNIE MANN The Musical CHARACTERS FILIUS (The Teen Angel Trying To Get His Wings, Uplifting & Smart) Vocal Range A3-D4 (Male Age 18) THE VOICE OF GOD (The Charming Old Guy ala Jimmy Durante, animated and fun) Vocal Range A2-D4 (Male Age 50’s) AVERY MANN (The Male Lead Caring Father & Artist But Stubborn, Selfish & Lost, Love Interest Of Christina) Vocal Range A2-G4 (Male Age 33) The roles below have been cast for pre-production but we are still searching for understudies aka choir members, please feel free to request an audition package for any character ANNIE MANN (Annie has be cast for pre-production but we are searching for understudies aka choir members) (The young girl who wants to save the world and her Dad Avery Mann) Vocal Range A3-D5 (Female Age 11) CHRISTINA (MANN) (Christina has be cast for pre-production but we are searching for understudies aka choir members) (The Caring, Hippie-like Love Interest Of Avery, Just Wants To Be Avery’s Wife & Stepmother To Annie) Vocal Range G3-B4 (Ability To RAP) (Female Age 27) THE JANITOR (The Janitor has be cast for pre-production but we are searching for understudies aka choir members) (The Flamboyant, Animated, Fun & Smart Raconteur) Vocal Range A2-A#4 (Male Or Female Age 25-55) DR. SIGMUND (Sigmund has be cast for pre-production but we are searching for understudies aka choir members) (The Evil Antagonist, Controlling “German” Psychiatrist) Vocal Range G3-E4 (Male Age 50-60’s) OPEN AUDTIONS!!! If you are interested in a audition please send an introductory email to cgaproductionsgroup(a)gmail.com

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MALE PAID POSITIONS
by Erin Moran 15 May '19

15 May '19

*JOB OPENINGS* *PAID ACTING POSITIONS * *Calling all MALE Actors * Imaginos Productions is looking to hire new team members for our *costumed superhero, princesses, and puppeteers for our recent “Goblins” project. * This is a great chance to have consistent *part time* work in a creative environment that is flexible with your schedule. We will be holding * auditions *for two days (please come to one and anytime within the slot listed is fine). *Friday May 17 6:oopm-8:00pm* * OR * *Sunday May 19th 10:00am-1:00pm* *Location: 682 W Bagley Road* * Unit A-8* * Berea, OH 44017* *No prep needed. Auditions will consist of cold reads, improv exercises, and an interview.* We are looking for those able to commit to consistent part time work on the weekends. If you plan on attending auditions *please email* emoran(a)imaginosproductions.com See you then! -- *Erin Moran* Team Leader at Imaginos Productions LLC Office: 440-973-6629 Personal: 440-985-0947 emoran(a)imaginosproductions.com <contact(a)imaginosproductions.com> <http://imaginosproductions.com/>

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Youth Summer Camps!
by Lauren Nichols 15 May '19

15 May '19

Cleveland Actors Lab is offering two musical theatre youth summer camps for kids ages 6-12! June 10-14 Center Stage! Musical Theatre Camp This camp will focus on all aspects of musical theatre and what makes a performer a "triple threat"! Campers will work on acting, singing and dancing to popular Broadway musicals and put it all together for one fantastic show. Join the campers as they present scenes and songs from popular musicals at their camp showcase on Saturday June 15th! July 8-12 As Seen on TV! Musical Theatre Camp This week long summer musical theatre camp will focus on acting, singing and dancing. Campers will sing and dance to popular songs from the radio and perform scenes from their favorite tv shows! Join the campers for their showcase on Saturday July 13th. These camps are taught by industry professionals with a passion for teaching and performing. We offer the perfect combination of fun and musical theatre training! Camp is held at the Olmsted Community Center M-F 9:30-2:30 with a show at the end of the week to showcase their new skills! For more information or to register, follow this link https://www.clevelandactorslab.com/book-online Questions? Email us at info(a)clevelandactorslab.com Space is limited! -- Lauren Nichols SAG-AFTRA Owner of Cleveland Actors Lab ClevelandActorsLab.com <http://clevelandactorslab.com>

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