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Auditions for CRY IT OUT!
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 10 Jun '19

10 Jun '19

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for CRY IT OUT Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: Four months ago, Jessie was a corporate lawyer with a glamorous Manhattan life. Today, she is in dirty yoga pants, covered in breast milk, trying to comfort a screaming newborn. Isolated in a sleepy Long Island suburb while her commuter husband works long hours, Jessie is desperate to talk to anyone besides Food Network. So when she spies a fellow new mom and neighbor, Lina, at the local Stop & Shop, she vaults over the cantaloupe to introduce herself. Happy to have found each other, the two moms agree to meet for coffee during naptime in the sweet spot behind their adjoining yards where both their baby monitors get reception, and a fast friendship is born. Jessie and Lina may be from vastly different financial backgrounds—Jessie is Ivy-educated and of the manor born; Lina has a night-school nursing degree and terrible credit—but they have one huge thing in common: they’ve been cracked open by the love they feel for their newborns. One coffee quickly becomes a daily coffee, as Jessie and Lina laugh through the highs and lows of motherhood. But their intimacy is punctured when a stranger who lives in the mansion up on the cliff appears in the yard, asking if they would include his wife, a new mom who is having “a hard time,” in their coffee klatch. Reluctantly, the duo tries to become a trio, but with very mixed—and surprising—results. After all, this is a town where the haves and the have-nots live in very close company; up on the cliff is Sands Point, one of the most expensive Great Gatsby-esque neighborhoods in the whole country. How could that woman possibly be having a “hard time”? A comedy with dark edges, Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America. Cry it Out is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. Directed by: David Lee Auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 25th and Wednesday, June 26th. Callbacks (if necessary) will take place on Thursday, June 27th. TO SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-cryitout <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-cryitout> All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin on June 30th and typically run Sunday through Thursday evenings. Performances: August 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th at 8pm and August 11th at 2pm CHARACTERS: Jessie (Female, 30s) - Married to a North Shore native; recently relocated to Port (from Manhattan) to raise her family. Educated, articulate, lovely, warm. From the Midwest and has that Midwestern ready-smile. Beloved by every teacher she’s ever had. Always gives the perfect toast; always organizes the group gift. But in private, Jessie bends towards anxiety. She doesn’t like empty days on calendars, or being alone. Works 90-hour weeks in the city as a corporate lawyer—or did, until Allie was born. Now she’s in yoga pants. Lina (Female, late 20s-early 30s) - From Long Beach (on South Shore of Long Island) and you can tell immediately—she is very South Shore. Acrylic nails, big hoops, velour track suits, Mets trucker hats, and a huge Italian family. Lina failed out of community college, curses too much and blasts Kanye too loudly in the car. But she is also fantastically winning. She’s fun, funny and refreshingly genuine. Works at St. Francis Hospital. Mitchell (Male, 30s-40s) - Adrienne’s husband, works in investment capital. A math nerd who is amazing with numbers, but not people. Serious, shrewd, sensitive. The kid who ate lunch in the library because he was so shy. Mitchell grew up in a tough house in a tough part of Utica and scholarshipped his way to where he is now, so grades, status and success are his currency. But becoming a father has changed him. He makes goofy faces now. He stares out windows during meetings. His sentences end in question marks. Adrienne (Female, 30s) - Mitchell’s wife. Elegant, powerful, aloof and slightly rock ’n’ roll. Has eyes that are cat-like and assessing. The kind of woman you see climbing out of a dark sedan at JFK headed somewhere more glamorous than you. Adrienne grew up on Central Park West, attended posh boarding schools, studied art abroad and could give you the best-ever guided tour of MoMA. She has never signed an e-mail with an x or an o, but she is loyal and ferocious in both business and life. A successful jewelry designer. All questions should be directed to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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"Living on the Moon"
by Molly McFadden 10 Jun '19

10 Jun '19

*“LIVING ON THE MOON”* *A Dark Comedy with Music* *By Molly McFadden* *Directed by Chris Courtenay* DATES: Performance Dates Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15 at 7pm, Sunday, June 16 at 2pm. Ensemble Theatre, <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/> Coventry PEACE Building, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH Cast: Molly McFadden (Molly), a jazz singer Vince Robinson (Vince), her accompanist Place: Kate’s Place, a jazz club in Manhattan, NY Synopsis: The story of a jazz singer who, while waiting to perform, is visited by her late mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. A tale about loss, friendship, love and recovery. Production Sponsor: *Village in the Heights <https://www.cleveland.com/lyndhurst-south-euclid/2019/02/village_in_the_hei…>*, a South Euclid based nonprofit providing services for area seniors. Proceeds from the production will benefit the *Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging*. <http://www.benrose.org/> Tickets: $20. To purchase tickets, call 216-202-0938, visit ensembletheatrecle.org, or email ticketsatensemble-theatre.org. Tickets also available at the door prior to performance.

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Mamma Mia! at Mercury. Now through June 23!
by Mercury Theatre Company 09 Jun '19

09 Jun '19

MAMMA MIA! ABBA's Greatest Hits are onstage at Mercury Theatre Company Now through June 23, 2019 Click HERE<http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation?permalink_uri=2…> for a sneak peek of Mamma Mia at Mercury! Over 60 million people all around the globe have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good musical. And now, in a stunning new production just for Mercury Theatre Company audiences, we invite you to fall in love all over again! Mamma Mia! arrives in Mercury Theatre Company’s Regina Auditorium now through June 23, 2019. ABBA’s greatest hits are woven into this dancing-in-the-aisles musical about a mother, a daughter, three possible dads – and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. A celebration of love, laughter, family and friendship, Mamma Mia! is exactly what the world needs right now. Starring Emmy-nominated Kera O'Bryon as Donna Sheridan, Mamma Mia! is directed by MTC Artistic Director Pierre-Jacques Brault, who recently helmed the Virginia premiere production at Virginia Musical Theatre. Featuring Amy Fristche (Tanya), Jennifer Myor (Rosie), Joe Monaghan (Sam), Brian Marshall (Harry), Dan Dicello (Bill), Brooke Vespoli (Sophie), and Chad Harris (Sky), and a cast of 26, Mamma Mia! is ready to shake the rafters with some of the world’s most popular music. Mamma Mia! runs now through June 23, 2019 at Notre Dame College, 1857 South Green Road, South Euclid, OH 44121. Tickets for Mamma Mia! can be purchased at mercurytheatrecompany.org<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmercurytheatrecompany.org%2F%3F…>, or by calling 216.771.5862. ##### Mercury Theatre Company, now in its 21st year, exists to create extraordinary theatrical experiences, and to advance theatre as a means of educating, challenging and inspiring the Greater Cleveland community and its young people through family-friendly programing of rarely seen and premier works, innovative staging, and through its educational outreach, such as the My First Musical program and the Junior Company. AT A GLANCE: Who/What: MTC Presents: Mamma Mia! Music and Lyrics by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus And Some Songs with Stig Anderson Book by Catherine Johnson Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault Featuring Emmy-nominated Kera O'Bryon When: Now through June 23, 2019 Friday June 14 - 7:30 PM Saturday June 15 - 7:30 PM Sunday June 16 - 2:00 PM Thursday June 20 - 7:00 PM Friday June 21 - 7:30 PM Saturday June 22 - 7:30 PM Sunday June 23 - 2:00 PM Where: Notre Dame College, Regina Auditorium 1857 South Green Road, South Euclid OH 44121 Ticket Info: Adults: $20 | Seniors (60+): $18 | Students (with id): $16 Discounts for Groups of 10 or more available www.mercurytheatrecompany.org<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mercurytheatrecompany.org%2…> or 216.771.5862 PRODUCTION PHOTOS Courtesy of Amanda Kranz Photography Preview 6 - Jennifer Myor (Rosie) and Amy Fitsche (Tanya) Preview 15 - The Cast of Mamma Mia! at Mercury Theatre Company Preview 16 - The Cast of Mamma Mia! at Mercury Theatre Company Preview 12 - Emmy -nominee Kera O'Bryon (Donna) and Brooke Vespoli (Sophie) Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Auditions for 'Lend Me a Tenor' Tomorrow and Tuesday at Cassidy!
by The Cassidy Theatre 09 Jun '19

09 Jun '19

AUDITIONS for Lend me a Tenor A Comedy by Ken Ludwig Directed by Chris Bizub Performance Dates: August 16th - September 1st 2019 Fri & Sat @ 8pm and Sun @ 3pm Audition Dates: Monday, June 10th, 2019 7pm - 10pm Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 7pm - 10pm *Auditions are open - no reservation required* Preparation: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. (For those auditioning for Max or Tito, be prepared sing a short song A Capella) What to Bring: Headshot and Resume A list of your July-Aug 2019 conflicts Callbacks: Monday, June 17th, 2019 7pm-10pm, if needed (invitation only) Audition & Performance location: The Cassidy Theater 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, OH 44130 (440) 842-4600 office(a)cassidytheatre.com Rehearsals: Sunday–Thursday, July 8th - August 16th, 2019 All Roles Available: Max: (25-35) The nervous, eager-to-please assistant to Saunders and wanna be fiancé of Maggie. Must be able to fake an Italian accent and carry a tune. Maggie: (18-30) The pretty and quirky daughter of Saunders. Obsessed with Tito. Saunders: (35-60) General manager of The Cleveland Opera Company and Maggie’s father. An authoritarian figure prone to fits of anger. Tito Merelli: (30-40) World famous tenor. Must be able to do an Italian accent and confidently carry a tune. Maria: (25-35) Tito’s wife. Sensual but very fiery too. A Sofia Vergara type. Must be able to do an Italian accent. Bellhop: (15-35) Excitable and full of energy. Obsessed with Tito Merelli. Must be willing to sing but doesn’t have to be well. Diana: (25-35) The soprano of the opera. Beautiful and quite the seductress. Julia: (40-65) The chairman of the Opera Guild. A quirky and persuasive woman. Synopsis: Lend Me a Tenor is a fast paced comedy set in a hotel suite in 1930’s Cleveland. Tito Merelli, world-famous tenor, is brought to the Cleveland Grand Opera Company by its manager, Saunders, for a one-night only performance of Otello. After a brawl with his wife, however, Tito takes a double dose of medication and passes out. Max, Saunders assistant, thinking Tito is dead takes the place of Tito for the performance. What ensues: mistaken identities, scantily clad women, and a happy ending for all! If you have any questions or cannot attend auditions, but would still like to set up a time to audition, please feel free to contact the director at cmb164(a)zips.uakron.edu for more information.

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AUDITIONS: The Revolutionists at RCT - PAID
by Dane CT Leasure 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

The Revolutionists - Auditions Rubber City Theatre is holding auditions for 2019/2020 mainstage season production of The Revolutionists. We are casting local non-union actors. Audition appointments are by appointment only. WHEN: Saturday, June 15 from 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, June 22 from 11:00am - 5:00pm WHERE: Rubber City Theatre 243 Furnace St Akron, OH 44308 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: No AEA contracts at this time. Non-AEA contracts: Non-AEA Contracts will pay $100 stipend. PREPARATION: Please prepare a monologue and to read from the script. You will be auditioning for Katie Wells, Director and Dane CT Leasure, Artistic Director of Rubber City Theatre. Please bring a copy of your most current headshot and resume. Rehearsals: Please note rehearsals are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30-10:00pm, and Sundays from 4:00-9:00pm. The final week of rehearsal will end of Wednesday and tech will begin on Saturday 12:00-4:00pm followed by a Sunday from 4:00-9:00pm. At the beginning of the week leading into opening, we will have Monday off. Performances are typically Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. We will only allow a couple conflicts during the rehearsal process, no conflicts during tech and show run. Venue: This show’s rehearsal and performance location are at our new venue at 243 Furance St. Akron, OH 44308. The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson September 6 - September 22, 2019 Director: Katie Wells First rehearsal: August 12, 2019 Opens: September 6, 2019 Closes: September 22, 2019 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). Synopsis: Four beautiful, badass women are reimagined as the heroes of the French Revolution in this passionate new girl-powered comedy. Think a hip Tina Fey sensibility with wigs and corsets! Although the play is set in the French Revolution, it has a modern sensibility and all women must be skilled in comedy, and good with language. Available roles: OLYMPE DE GOUGES: Female, 30s/40s. Badass activist, playwright, and feminist. Theatre nerd, excitable, passionate, a showman. Widowed and never remarried to ensure her personal freedom. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities MARIANNE ANGELLE: Female, 30s, black. A badass black woman in Paris. She is from the Caribbean, a free woman, a spy working with her husband, Vincent. Tough, classy, vigilant, the sanest one of them all. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent CHARLOTTE CORDAY:Female, 20s. Badass country girl and assassin. Very serious, hardened by righteousness, never been kissed. Has a pocket watch she keeps checking. Also plays FRATERNITÉ. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities MARIE ANTOINETTE: Female, 30s/40s. Less badass but fascinating former queen of France. Bubbly, graceful, opinionated, totally unaware, unintentionally rude, and oddly prescient. Never had a real friend. Also plays FRATERNITÉ. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

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Tonight Cleveland Air Guitar Championships at The Winchester
by Lloyd Weema 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

Tonight the US Air Guitar qualifier comes to the Winchester in Lakewood. Come out to see an amazing display of dance, comedy, theater, music. Doors open at 7. Think you have what it takes to perform? A couple spots are saved for the performer from the audience who wants an opportunity to take home the Cleveland champion crown. Proceeds to help the Greater Cleveland Food bank. -- www.thelloydoftheburpee.com May the Lloyd be with you

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June 11th - Dancing Under The Stars with The Boilermaker Jazz Band - Cleveland's hottest FREE concert and dance series at Playhouse Square
by Valerie Salstrom 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

Dancing Under The Stars - It's an outdoor party for music lovers and dancers at the U.S. Bank Plaza in downtown Cleveland at Playhouse Square every Tuesday this Summer! Look for us near the giant chandelier. FREE! All ages! Family friendly! Everyone is welcome to attend! Join us for the hottest concert and dance series in Cleveland! Brought to you by Playhouse Square, Viva Dance, and Get Hep Swing. The evenings start with a swing dance lesson from 6-6:30. Live music begins at 6:30 and continues until 9. We have 13 weeks of outdoor concerts and dancing in downtown Cleveland starting Tuesday, June 4th and continuing until August 27th. From June 4th until July 9th the concerts and dancing highlight jazz, swing, jump blues and any music that makes you want to Jitterbug/East Coast Swing, Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, West Coast Swing, and Shag. June 11th we present The Boilermaker Jazz Band+ from Pittsburgh. The hot sounds of the jazz age come alive with the Boilermaker Jazz Band! Led by Paul Cosentino on clarinet, this acclaimed group serves up swinging renditions of jazz classics and rarities through superb instrumentals and heartfelt vocals. With their unique brand of musical Americana and hot jazz revelry, the Boilermakers bring the party to you! This fun, professional band has been making music and memories for more than 25 years! Are you asking yourself what the + is for? The + means that there will be more. More musicians and more songs that you don't regularly get to hear the Boilermakers play. This event is going to be so much more than you are hoping for! Don't miss it! This is the Tuesday before the All Balboa Weekend and there will be some out of town/country dancers attending this event. Look for the faces that you don't recognize and ask them to dance. https://www.boilermakerjazzband.com/ Summer Concert Schedule - Tuesday, June 4th - The Pitt Vipers featuring Sweet B - from Pittsburgh and Denver Tuesday, June 11th - Boilermaker Jazz Band+ - from Pittsburgh Tuesday, June 18th - Craig Gildner and The Ivy City Six - from Washington, DC Tuesday, June 25th - Blue Lunch - from Cleveland, Ohio Tuesday, July 2nd - Skatch Anderssen Orchestra - Cleveland, Ohio Tuesday, July 9th - Moustache Yourself - Akron, Ohio July 16th until August 27th feature Latin music and dancing presented by Viva Dance. There are paid parking lots nearby as well as some street parking. Food and drinks are for sale Rain will cause the cancelation of the event. Please watch this space for updates due to inclement weather. www.GetHepSwing.com

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Children’s Arts Organization Hiring Grant Writer
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is seeking a grantwriter to work with us to bring funds to the organization in 2018 and beyond. If you are an experienced grantwriter, with a passion for the arts and children, we want to talk to you. This is a part time position. Please send a cover and resume to lakewoodyfa(a)gmail.com

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The Who's "Tommy" Opens the New Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater
by Annette Phelps 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

THE WHO’S "TOMMY" OPENS THE SPOTLIGHTS THEATER'S NEW ADDITION WITH RIBBON-CUTTING ON JUNE 20, 2019 The Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater is proud to announce the opening of its new theater addition with the annual youth production, The Who’s Tommy. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 6:00 PM on June 20th, just prior to the show. Mayor Sam Alai will join the theater Board of Trustees for this long-awaited opening ceremony. There will be an Hors D’oeuvres Reception sponsored by The Locker Room in the lobby immediately following the Ribbon Cutting. All are welcome to attend the ceremony and reception. Those wishing to purchase tickets to the show may do so by visiting the Spolights’ website: www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. The theater addition has been a collaborative effort between the City and the Spotlights Theater. The building is 3200 square feet, has 12’ ceilings, and will have storage on both ends. It will be a “black-box” venue – the stage and seating will move to different locations within the building depending upon the needs of the show. The addition will be able to seat about 175 people, though most shows will require only 90-100. The existing theater will continue to be used for smaller productions requiring half that many seats. For inquiries about sponsorships, including naming rights, contact the Spotlights Vice President of Growth and Development, Ryan Bergeron at rbergeron(a)broadview-heights-spotlights.org ABOUT THE SHOW... The 2019 Broadview Heights Spotlights presents The Who’s Tommy. Based on the band’s iconic 1969 rock concept album, this musical is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed and puzzled audiences. The Who’s album celebrates its 50th anniversary in this year! The show contains themes and language that are recommended only for a mature audience. This show will be the first production in the Spotlights’ new 3200-square-foot performance space. The Spotlights’ cast of 19 talented teenagers stars Dylan Grosh-Hoy as the title character, Delia Brennan as Mrs. Walker, and James Newton as Captain Walker. The principal cast also features Nick Beiser (Cousin Kevin), Cole Tartantowski (Uncle Ernie), Zoe Douglas (Gypsy), and Molly Molina (Sally Simpson). The featured ensemble includes Abbey Brinkhoff, Clorise Busch, Nicholas DeAngelis, Josh Goodman, Lydia Greer, Mckenna Hassel, Olivia Krafcik, Celie Ostroski, Kassie Schill, Garret Travers, Luke Underation, and Alexa Warmuth. Spotlights’ Education Director Tim Anderson is directing his thirteenth Spotlights’ Youth Production. “The excitement in the first couple of rehearsals has been tangible. This is a ridiculously talented group of kids--a nice mix of returning veterans and eager newcomers. We’re going to do our best to christen the new space...and possibly blow its roof off!” says Anderson. He is once again collaborating with his longtime production team members, Ryan Bergeron (Music Director) and Maggie Majercik (Choreographer). Karen Johnston and Amy McSweeney serve as Producers. The show runs June 20 – 30, 2019. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday matinees begin at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. For the past several years, the Spotlights’ Summer Youth Productions have sold-out their entire runs before opening night. Reservations are strongly encouraged and must be made on-line at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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Live music and dancing at the Bedford Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 8th
by Valerie Salstrom 07 Jun '19

07 Jun '19

Live music and dancing at the Bedford Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 8th There is no better time to swing dance outdoors to live music! Back by popular demand - Sugar Pie's Swing Dance Party hits at 7 pm at the Bedford Strawberry Festival with an all-star lineup! Come dance the night away! Get Hep Swing offers a free beginner-friendly jitterbug dance lesson from 7-7: 45 pm. Jack DiAlesandro, Raymond Deforest, Anthony Lovano, and Sheela Das perform Great American Songbook and other dance tunes through the 1960s for you under the night sky. This is a free, outdoor event. Dancing is on smooth cement. The band plays in the gazebo. Creative Concepts in Music, Bedford Historical Society, and Get Hep Swing. 750 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146-3645, United States www.GetHepSwing.com

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