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Dunamis Theatre presents 'Night Mother coming this weekend.
by Nicole Romo 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

Nicole Romo <dunamistheatercompany(a)gmail.com> Mon, May 20, 4:01 PM to summit_county_oh Dunamis Theatre presents one of the most moving plays of the 21st Century, 'Night Mother written by Marsha Norman. Set in a very intimate space ,audiences will enjoy this Pulitzer Prize winning play for 6 nights only starting June 6,7,8 and June 13,14,15 at 8pm at The Center. 'Night Mother tackles the themes of family, heart break, and the decision to move on from this world. DATES: June 6 at 8pm June 7 at 8pm June 8 at 8pm June 13 at 8pm June 14 at 8pm June 15 at 8pm WHERE: The Center 118 W.Market St Akron, OH 44308 COST: Tickets are $15 Online tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-mother-tickets-62163416452 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-mother-tickets-62163416452?fbclid=IwAR00…> CAST: Real life mother and daughter actors as, Momma: Nici Romo <https://www.facebook.com/nici.romo> Jessie: Josephine Reynolds <https://www.facebook.com/josie.reynolds.560> ABOUT 'NIGHT MOTHER: The scene is the living room/kitchen of a small house on an isolated country road, which is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie's father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne'er-do-well; her last job didn't work out and, in general, her life is stale and unprofitable. As the play begins Jessie asks for her father's service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself. At first her mother refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie sets about tidying the house and making lists of things to be looked after, her sense of desperate helplessness begins to build. In the end, with the inexorability of genuine tragedy, she can only stand by, stunned and unbelieving, as Jessie quietly closes and locks her bedroom door and ends her profound unhappiness in one fatal, stunning and deeply disturbing moment—a moment never to be forgotten by those who have witnessed, and come to understand, her plight. -- *Nici Romo* Managing Artistic Director Dunamis Theatre

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Auditions for Immersive Project Shadow of the Run
by Shadow of the Run 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

Shadow of the Run LLC will be holding auditions on June 9th from 3-8pm for their inaugural production Shadow of the Run Chapter One: WanderLust. WanderLust is an immersive theatre piece and prequel to Shadow of the Run, a story about the Cleveland Torso Murders. Performances will be in the city of Bedford. Synopsis Prosperity. Joy. Ambition. Regret. In a time where family was one’s true north, with the Great Depression looming, a wave of discontent rushed over the city. Ambition can lead to desperation; regret can lead to death. A young girl is ready to leave home for the big city, despite strangling words of caution from a family that can’t, or won’t understand her. With a chance to find a brighter path…she finds him instead – the origin of a heartbreaking legacy that will stain the city of Cleveland for years to come. Roles We are looking for a mix of actors, actors who write and actors with strong movement backgrounds. Interactions with guests will be partially scripted but will also demand a keen improvisational spirit and quick thinking. Similar to "Sleep No More" and "Then She Fell" in New York, Immersive theatre is a highly designed experience giving the audience autonomy to be involved in the story. We are seeking 18 actors. We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit. *Lady of the Lake * *Mother * *Father * *Policeman * *Lady Reporter * *Apothecary * *Doctor * *Pastor * *Groundskeeper/Printer * * (2) Young Lady of the Lake (Lilly) *(THESE ROLES ARE CAST) *Nanny *to *Lilly* *(4-6) As Cast, TBD* Rehearsal and Production Dates Due to the nature of the performance, most actors will have limited rehearsals over a three week period, followed by a week of tech and previews prior to opening. We have some flexibility for schedules during rehearsals which will be held weekday evenings and weekends, but will need everyone present during Tech through the run of the show. If you have conflicts during the below dates, please do not submit at this time. First rehearsal set for: June 25th Tech / Previews: July 18-23 Production Dates: July 25-28, August 1, 3-4. Compensation Actors will receive a $250 stipend for their work. Audition Details We are waiting on a response from Actors' Equity as to member involvement. Members are encouraged to schedule an audition, and casting decisions will be made pending a response from the Union. *Auditions: *June 9th, 3-8pm - Auditions will be held in 5 minute blocks. For first round auditions we're asking actors to bring a 60-90 second monologue in the style of Miller, Williams, Hellman, etc... This can be an original work you create based on a character listed above (acknowledging we've given little to go on, so use your imagination!), or a pre-existing monologue.We are open to interpretation and want to see a reflection of how you create within the given circumstances of 1930's Cleveland. *Callbacks:* June 12th, 6-10pm Callbacks will include homework - creating a 60-90 second piece based on information we provide, and potentially scene work from the script. Sides will be provided upon confirmation of a callback. There will be a small movement call scheduled during callbacks as well for those with movement backgrounds. You will be given a character and some suggestions of themes and topics, possibly some text, and you will create a short movement piece as your callback. More details to follow. To submit for an audition please email a headshot and resume to shadowoftherun(a)gmail.com Please note if you have a writing or movement/dance background. Audition location and details will be delivered once scheduled.

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LA Director Tom Logan 10 Hour Workshop - Only 2 Spots left!
by Jessica Houde 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

Houde School of Acting is hosting LA Director Tom Logan on June 8th for a 10 Hour WorkShop at our Brand New Location, 2310 Superior Rd, Cleveland (Downtown).There are only 5 more days to sign up! We have 2 spots left. Tom Logan is known as an actor's director and is a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA), and Actors' Equity Association (AEA). This 10-hour workshop will go over valuable information from a director who has many accomplishments in his career. Please see the link below to learn more about Tom. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517665/bio Message us on FB, check out http://www.houdeschoolofacting.com or email: contact(a)houdeschoolofacting.com Thanks,Jessica Houde-MorrisHoude School of Acting

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Auditions - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
by Marc Howard 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Auditions Kevin Kelly, Director Tim Shaffer, Music Director Kristy Cruz, Choreographer Marc C. Howard, Producer Ann Nyenhuis, Stage Manager Todd Plone, Set Design T.L. Codella, Lighting Design TBD, Costume Design Maggie Hamilton, Sound Design When: Sunday July 28th, 2019 6:00-8:30 pm and Monday. July 29th, 2019 7:00-9:30 pm Callbacks: Dance Tuesday July 30th, 2019 7-10 pm, Reading and Music Tuesday August 6th, 7-10 pm Where: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 *What to Prepare:* Please bring a resume and headshot. Prepare 32 bars of music preferably not from the show. Prepare your sheet music for an accompanist. A one-minute monolouge would be welcome, but not required. No, a capella or taped music. If invited to dance audition or callbacks, scene work, further music or instructions will be given. Go to this link to sign up for an audition slot.: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-howtosucceed *Rehearsals:* Will begin in August *Performances:* October 25th - November 16th, 2019 Casting Note: Any race, gender, age, body type, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting. ACT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers. Please direct audition questions to the director at: kevinkelly5678(a)gmail.com How to Succeed - Character Breakdown J. PIERREPONT FINCH - Window cleaner. (Male - Age 20-35, tenor) Finch is young and driven to succeed in the business world. He exhibits a great amount of charm and pluck but is never completely trustworthy. He will vacillate between uncertainty and over-confidence. J.B. BIGGLEY - President of the Worldwide Wicket Company. (Male - Age 45-60, baritone) Biggley is a self-important blowhard. He is the head of the company and makes sure everyone knows it. However, he is completely brought to his knees by the women in his life. BUD FRUMP - Biggley's nephew. (Male - Age 20-40, tenor) Frump is a lazy weasel who expects to succeed in the company through nepotism. He appears to have everything put together, but the people who know him, know the truth. ROSEMARY PILKINGTON - Office Secretary (Female - Age 20-35, mezzo or alto) Rosemary is beautiful, loyal and long-suffering. She is in love with Finch and supports him in his climb to succeed in the company. She is spurned and ignored several times throughout the show and continues to return to Finch. HEDY LA RUE - The Other Woman (Female - Age 20-40, soprano or mezzo) Hedy is the sexy bombshell who is having an affair with Biggley. She is not bright but knows how to use her looks to succeed in the company. She later appears as the pirate mascot in the company "treasure hunt." SMITTY - Office Secretary (Female - Age 20-45, mezzo or alto) Smitty is friend and confidant of Rosemary. She is less idealistic than Rosemary and encourages her in her efforts to snag Finch. MISS JONES - Mr. Biggsley's secretary (Male - Age 20-60, high belt) Miss Jones is the extremely gruff executive secretary to the head of the company. She is the one that keeps Biggley in line, and all of the employees try to stay out of her way. She breaks this mold late in the show with an upbeat solo. This character must be a belter. BERT BRATT - Personnel Manager (Male - Age 20-60, baritone) Harried executive that does a quality job. Bratt is central to the hirings and firings that move the plot along and is one of the only executives who seems to do his job. MR TWIMBLE - Head of the Mail Room (Male - Age 30-60, baritone) Hardworking low-level executive who has been beaten down by working in the mail room for too many years. He is a genuinely likeable guy. WALLY WOMPER - Chairman of the Board (Male - Age 40-70, baritone) Womper is a grumpy looking man who is largely silent. When he does speak, he is revealed to be a gruff but charming man who is proud of his blue-collar background. MISS KRUMHOLTZ - Mr. Gatch's secretary (Female - Age 20-60, soprano, mezzo, or alto) Miss Krumholtz is the professional secretary that is completely loyal to the executive she is assigned to that day. MILT GATCH - Head of Plans and Systems (Male - Age 20-60, tenor, baritone, or bass) Gatch is a confident and handsome junior executive who is not immune to an attractive female. BENJAMIN BURTON DANIEL OVINGTON - New head of advertising (Male - Age 20-40, tenor, baritone, or bass) Ovington is the golden boy. Tall, handsome, athletic and smart. He is hired to head up the advertising department. MALE ENSEMBLE (Junior Executives) (ages 20-40) Various vocal ranges. Multiple speaking parts. FEMALE ENSEMBLE (Secretaries) (ages 20-40) Various vocal ranges. Multiple speaking parts.

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Houde School of Acting New Downtown Cleveland Location!
by Jessica Houde 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

Hi All! Houde School of Acting is proud to announce we have just opened a brand new location in Downtown Cleveland. We will be holding more classes and workshops at this location as well as some new classes including, Improv for the Actor, and On-Set Scene Study. Please go to http://www.houdeschoolofacting.com for more info and follow us on Facebook for up to date news! Here is the New Class Schedule. Class Schedule June 2019 Studio 1 1777 Coventry Rd Cleveland Heights Sun 4-6 Improv Sun 7-9:30 Improv Mon 4:30-6 Pre-teen Tue 3-4:30 Meisner Wed 3-4:30 Meisner Wed 4:30-6 Teen Wed 6-9:30 Advanced Meisner Thur 7- 9:30 On-Camera Studio 2 402 S Francis St Kent Sun 3-4:15 On-Camera Sun 4:15-5:30 Meisner Mon 7-9:30 Improv Tue 7-9:30 Meisner Fri 3:30-5 Meisner Studio 3 2310 Superior Ave Cleveland Mon 7-9:30 Meisner Wed 7-9:30 Improv Thur 4:30-6 Kids Thur 6-8 On-Set Scene Study Please feel free to email back with any questions and definitely spread the word if anyone you know is looking to take some classes! Thanks,Jessica Houde-Morris

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Youth Summer Theatre Camp Sale!
by Lauren Nichols 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

SUMMER KICK-OFF SALE!! Register for our exciting youth summer camp and receive* 15% off *with the promo code: *ActNow!* Join us June 10-14 for our musical theatre camp "Center Stage!" taught by industry professionals with a passion for teaching, performing and FUN! Students will learn all about singing, acting and dancing while rehearsing all week to put on one fantastic show Saturday, June 15! Each camper will receive an exclusive camp tshirt to wear to the performance! *Camp is held at the Olmsted Community Center in Olmsted Falls daily 9:30-2:30. Register HERE: https://www.clevelandactorslab.com/book-online/center-stage-musical-theatre… Questions? Email us at ActorsLabCamps(a)gmail.com -- Lauren Nichols SAG-AFTRA Owner of Cleveland Actors Lab ClevelandActorsLab.com <http://clevelandactorslab.com>

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Mamma Mia Furniture Props for Sale
by Andrew Rothman 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

For sale: • Full size rolling (4 1/2" nylon locking casters) metal frame bed with wrought iron headboard • wagon locks with two sets of dressings • three 30x30 inch tables(painted teal), • 9+ chairs (painted yellow, green and red) • redwood wheeled deck lounger with creme fabric. Email Julia Wolff - julia(a)cvlt.org for pictures and pricing. -- Drew Rothman Chagrin Valley Little Theatre CVLT.org

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Review of "Statements After An Arrest" at convergence-continuum
by Bob Abelman 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

con-con’s ‘Statements After An Arrest’ still arresting Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal In 1949, love was legislated in South Africa. The banning of mixed marriages became the first major piece of apartheid legislation. The Immorality Act was soon followed by an amendment that outlawed interracial intercourse. The ban was not lifted until 1985, so when South African playwright and novelist Athol Fugard's “Statements After An Arrest Under the Immorality Act” premiered in 1972 – a work that featured a post-coital conversation between a naked black man and a naked white woman – it was provocative on many levels. Quite intentionally so. Today, in this convergence-continuum production, the verbose but often-lyrical one-act play is a history lesson and a cautionary tale. Its start-to-finish nudity still lays bare the characters’ souls and fully exposes their class- and racially-dictated defenses. And the absence of sexual contact between them during this play continues to emphasize personal and emotional freedoms as their deepest, driving desires. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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REGISTER FOR THEATRE CAMP NOW! THE FUN BEGINS JUNE 10th!
by Shaker Summer Theatre 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents:* *SHAKER SUMMER THEATRE - TWO AMAZING CAMPS! GREAT RATES! EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED FACULTY!* Grades 4-11. Each student chooses his or her own direction; musical performance and/or straight theatre (no music). Complete curriculum for each discipline is now offered for each 3-week session! Discover the magic. Participate in scenes or monologues from great plays and/or sing and dance a solo, duet, or trio from the great musicals of Broadway. Everyone gets a leading role. Our philosophy is every child shines; no singing rocks or trees. Fully staffed by theatre professionals and set on the idyllic John Carroll University campus. *LOCATION: John Carroll University, Kulas Auditorium DATES & TIMES: Session 1 – A Variety of Plays and Broadway Standards M-F, Jun 10 – Jun 28 | 9 am – 3 pm Session 2 – A Variety of Plays and Contemporary Broadway M-F, Jul 8 – Jul 26 | 9 am – 3 pm FEE (per session): $450 Shaker Heights Residents / $475 Non-ResidentsTO REGISTER:Contact Artistic Directors Carly N. Dalberg, M.F.A. and Martin Friedman, Ph.D. at ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com <ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com>.ORCall the City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department at 216-491-1295 or 216-491-1360.*

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YOUTH AUDITIONS for "Alice in Wonderland", ages 6-18 years only
by Dena M. Warmuth 01 Jun '19

01 Jun '19

The *Olde Towne Hall Youth Theatre *will hold auditions, for *Disney's " Alice in Wonderland"*, *June 8th at 1:00pm* at the theatre which is located at *36119 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville*. The theatre is located in front of the water tower. *Any questions please call 440/323-0073. * <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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