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Michael Busch Levels 1-3 Improv Class Shows 05/02 @Mahall's
by Michael Busch 01 May '19

01 May '19

*Michael Busch Levels 1-3 Improv Class Shows 05/02 @Mahall's* One night only! Come out Thursday May 2nd to Mahall’s for Michael Busch’s Improv Levels 1, 2 & 3 class graduation shows featuring: Funemployed (Level 3) Joe Briggs, Raina Beutel, Sam Dee, Dana Grande, Joe Lewis, Tesh Ekman, & Scott Shepard Light It On Fire (Level 2) Ali Max, Mario Becerra, CJ Cobb, Daniel Hutchinson, & Bridget McLaughlin The Lateful Eight (Level 1) Luke Evans, Nick Harrison, Kevin Ballou, Pamela Pardon, Alana Pardon, & Matthew Schwartz Mahall’s Main Stage 13200 Madison Ave Lakewood, OH 44107 Doors at 7:30 Show at 8 Tickets $5 at the door Michael Busch has new improv & sketch writing classes beginning in May - if you’re interested in signing up please visit https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themichaelbusch.com%2Fclas…> or email michaelbuschclasses at gmail with any questions. -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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Workshop Players "Savannah Sipping Society", by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Opens May 9!
by Workshop Players 01 May '19

01 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 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19. 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. 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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Stagecrafters Presents PETER PAN
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 01 May '19

01 May '19

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Orange Community Education and Recreation* *STAGECRAFTERS PRESENTS…* *PETER PAN* *May 3rd and 4th, 2019 at 7:00pm* *May 4th, 2019 at 2:00pm* Orange High School Auditorium 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 *Tickets $10 at the door * "Just think of lovely things, and your heart will fly on wings" Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation -- *Jackie DiFrangia* *Stagecrafters Associate* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103 <216-831-8601%20ext.%20510>* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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This Month at CVLT: MIDDLETOWN, THE LADIES FOURSOME, plus an orchestra concert of movie themes.
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 01 May '19

01 May '19

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PIANO TUNING & SERVICE
by David Spondike 01 May '19

01 May '19

David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service ”Hear the difference.” Sticky Keys? Squeaky Pedal? Sour Notes? I can fix that. 330-801-0089 Book your appointment now online. It’s easy! CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE <https://gazellenetwork.com/scheduling/9QjtKp1bTgJKW2w3dGSzvmdz> Visit my website at http://davidsfinetuning.com <http://davidsfinetuning.com/> for a complete list of services, piano care tips, reviews, and more. Follow me on Twitter @DavidsFineTune or “Like” David’s Fine Tuning <https://facebook.com/davidsfintuning> on Facebook for more piano stories and piano related links. David Spondike, Ph.D. Piano Technicians Guild, Associate Member

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"Squabbles" Opens This Friday at Independence Community Theatre
by l8niter＠aol.com 01 May '19

01 May '19

Independence Community Theatre proudly presents thehilarious comedy “Squabbles” This hilarious play pits a father in law against a mother ina comedic succession of squabbles. Jerry Sloan is a successful writer ofadvertising jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. Living with thehappy couple is the not so happy Abe Dreyfus, Jerry's curmudgeon of a father inlaw. Abe is a funny guy to the audience, not to Jerry. The situation isexacerbated when Jerry's mother Mildred looses her house in a fire and needs aplace to stay. Abe and Mildred can't stand each other. There is onehilarious confrontation after another until the heart warming finale in whichthe oldsters discover that, really, each is not so bad. Written by Marshall Karp Directed by Richard Todd Cast: Jerry Sloanplayed by Mark Levigne, Abe Dreyfus played by Richard Szczepinski, Hector Lopezplayed by Joey Vartorella, Alice Sloan played by Lisa Van Gaasbeek, Sol Wassermanplayed by Kim Kristensen, Mildred Sloan played by Rosann Cowell, Mrs. Fisherplayed by Dina Johnson. Show dates: May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8 pm; May 12 at 2pm. At Independence Old Town Hall, 6652 Brecksville Rd. For reservations: 216-447-0443. For more information, visit: www.independencetheatre.org. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

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Workshops - Final Day To Sign-Up!
by Marc Howard 01 May '19

01 May '19

*CALLING ALL ASPIRING* *ACTORS & DIRECTORS* *Theatre Workshops for Adults* *(age 18+)* taught by *Brian Westerley* ** * Each Workshop includes 9 classes on *Saturdays **May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22* culminating with a performance for an invited audience *June 29*. · *MASTERING the MONOLOGUE *10 am Expand your knowledge of how to work a monologue, break it down into sections and use it to clearly define a character. · *SCENE BREAKDOWN *11:30 am Learn how to break down scenes, develop your character in the scene and understand how it reflects meaningfully on others in the scene · *BASIC DIRECTING *1 pm Learn the rudiments of setting a stage, how to and what to look for from actors during auditions, how to block actors and find rehearsal space to fit your needs. **BRIAN WESTERLEY* has lived and worked in Ohio, New York and Los Angeles. He appeared in the L.A. Opera’s production of *Tosca*, as well as local productions at Stow Players, Wolf Creek Players, Western Reserve Playhouse, convergence-continuum, and Weathervane. Westerley got his start directing in L.A. and has directed many local productions. He took *Other Desert Cities *and *Confessions from the Ladies Room *(Wolf Creek Players) and *Thumbs *(Hudson Players) to the Regional and State OCTA competitions, winning 12 awards total. Brian has won numerous other awards for his theatrical work, including trophies for Directing (*Aladdin*), Outstanding Supporting Actor (*Twilight of the Golds*) and three in a row as Outstanding Lead Actor (*Butterflies are Free*, *A Christmas Story* and *Peanutman*). *Choose One, Two or all Three Workshops* *FEE for each workshop is $150 * *Pay online at auroracommunitytheatre.com <http://auroracommunitytheatre.com> app.arts-people.com/index.php?retail=auct <http://app.arts-people.com/index.php?retail=auct>* or Send check payable ACT PO Box 9 Aurora, Ohio 44202 (list workshop name(s) on memo line) Presented by *AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE* Workshops will be held at the theater *115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora , Ohio 44202* For more information contact *Brian Westerley **at* *MonteCount(a)hotmail.com <MonteCount(a)hotmail.com>*

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EVENT: Awaken The Performing Arts at May 4th’s Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret
by The Center 01 May '19

01 May '19

Wandering Aesthetics & The Akron Center For Art, Music & Performance present… The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret An Open Mic for Performing Artists "[The #EPCooker provides] a venue for me and many others in the Akron area to put it out there and hone our performing arts abilities." – Michael Carrino, Houde School of Acting Every great story begins in a basement… Through humble beginnings in the basement of the Every Blooming Thing flower shop in Highland Square, the Electric Pressure Cooker is an artist driven event that sees over 50+ audience members, 15+ performers, and 4 non-stop hours of art. Anyone can sign up for a performance slot, as the event features musicians, theatre artists, improvisers, comedians, dancers, and much more. May the Fourth be with you! Join Wandering Aesthetics and Emcee Madison Jeannette as we awaken the arts throughout the latest and greatest Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret. Witness firsthand the artists– of all ages and genres– that help make Akron the #CreativeSummit. The #EPCooker is a regularly occurring open mic that takes place on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month at The Center. *** Date: Saturday, May 4th (Doors @ 8 PM • Performance @ 9 PM) Location: The Center (118 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303) Featured Emcee: Musician Madison Jeannette Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can Donation at the door ($5.00 Suggested Donation) *** Artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fepcooker.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR…>, by messaging Wandering Aesthetics or via phone by calling/texting 330.612.3090. There will be water, soda, coffee, tea, wine, and beer available. Outside food and beverages are also permitted. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO: Continued fundraising for Wandering Aesthetics' #KnightCities <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/knightcities> project, Bigger than a Breadbox, (Returning in September), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event.

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Field High School Drama Club Presents: My Fair Lady
by Lauren Meadows 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Field High School Drama Club Presents: My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle (sophomore Eliana Smith) is a common flower girl making her living on the streets of London. She has a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins (senior Brice Sweazy), a scholar of the English language. Eliza hears the professor boasting to his colleague, Colonel Pickering (sophomore Khinawa Marler), that just by fixing Eliza’s speech, he could take out of her station in the gutters. Eliza contemplates the boast and decides to ask for lessons. The Colonel, uncertain that such a transition of stations is possible, makes a bet with Higgins. If Miss Doolittle can be transformed into a lady before the Embassy Ball, he would foot the bill for the experiment. Eliza proves to be a more challenging pupil than anticipated, and Higgins will have his work cut out for him. With classic songs such as Wouldn’t it be Loverly, With a Little Bit of Luck, and On the Street Where You Live, the stage is set for a hilariously heartfelt adventure. Will Higgins and Eliza be able to understand that the may not be able to just push their differences aside, and they they both may need to work for change? Come and see May 3,4,&5 as Field High School Drama Club presents My Fair Lady. Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4 shows will start at 7:00pm. Sunday, May 5 will be a matinee at 2:00pm. Tickets are sold at the door, $8 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. -- Lauren Meadows

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