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HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES: Registration Open for College Audition Prep Intensive w/ Aubrey Berg from CCM & Victoria Bussert from BW | Oct 12-13 @ Tri-C East [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE|
by CMT Public Relations 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

*CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE'S* *COLLEGE AUDITION PREP INTENSIVE* *OCT 12-13, 2019 | TRI-C EAST* *Are you a high school junior, sophomore, or freshman interested in pursuing musical theatre in college? Cleveland Musical Theatre will help you make your college MT dreams a reality!* Now in its fifth year, Cleveland Musical Theatre's *College Audition Prep Intensive* is back by popular demand, *October 12-13, 2019 at Tri-C East.* Students will *prepare their college audition songs & monologues with ACTUAL college professors* from the top universities and receive comprehensive information on the college audition process in a *3-hour seminar with the nation's leading college audition expert.* On the final day, students will have the rare opportunity to privately audition for the musical theatre chairs of the best college musical theatre programs in the country and receive personalized feedback on their auditions, including *Aubrey Berg* (Emeritus Chair of Musical Theatre at *CCM, University of Cincinnati*) and *Victoria Bussert* (Director of Music Theatre at *Baldwin Wallace University*)! Don't worry parents - we didn't forget about you! You'll be in on the conversation during our college audition seminar to ask all of your burning questions and participate in a Q&A with our college audition panel. Faculty includes college audition coach guru and author of the college audition guide *I Got In!*, *Mary Anna Dennard*, and professors from some of the most prestigious college musical theatre programs in the country. Our rising high school grads from past intensives were accepted into incredible college musical theatre programs, including: - Baldwin-Wallace University - Carnegie Mellon University - University of Michigan - Pace University - Boston Conservatory - Northwestern University - Arizona State University - Otterbein University - and many more! To learn more about our incredible program, visit www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *READY TO APPLY?* *WHEN?* Intensive runs Oct. 12 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.; breaks for lunch & dinner) and Oct. 13 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.; break for lunch) *WHERE?* Cleveland Musical Theatre, Tri-C Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd., Cleveland, OH. *TUITION: *Two payments of $250 *HOW TO APPLY:* Please fill out the short and free application here: https://bit.ly/2gvcHBk *APPLICATION DEADLINE: *Sept. 8, 2019 *LATECOMERS APPLICATION DEADLINE:* Sept. 22, 2019* **We cannot guarantee that applications submitted by this deadline will be considered.* *CONTACT US* *WEBSITE:* www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *EMAIL:* Info(a)ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com *PHONE:* (216) 584-6808 Cleveland Musical Theatre exists to create musical theatre for the next generation through exceptional newly developed, revised & reimagined productions. By collaborating with world-class artists (both Broadway & Cleveland-based), CMT builds a bridge between Cleveland and NYC, providing an artistic voice for emerging talent through professional and educational opportunities.

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Apply today for College Unified Audition Weekend w/ Baldwin Wallace, CCM, Ithaca & More | Oct 11-13 @ Tri-C East [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE|
by CMT Public Relations 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

*CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE'S* *COLLEGE UNIFIED AUDITION WEEKEND* *OCT 11-13, 2019 | TRI-C EAST* *Are you a high school senior auditioning for college musical theatre programs? Cleveland Musical Theatre's College Unified Audition Weekend is your** one-stop-shop, 3-in-1 event for college auditions, pre-screen filmings and masterclass workshops.* After five years of offering exceptional college audition prep programming, Cleveland Musical Theatre is thrilled to announce the expansion of its college prep intensive into a full college unified audition weekend for high school seniors, *October 11-13, 2019 at Tri-C East*! At our college unified audition weekend, you'll have the opportunity to individually *audition for the most prestigious college musical theatre programs *in the country, *film your pre-screen audition videos* with expert college audition coaches, and *work one-on-one in college prep workshops* with the chairs of two top musical theatre programs. These are *bonafide, individual auditions* that count as your final audition for the university. Save enormous amounts of time and money by auditioning for multiple schools in one weekend before the college audition rush. Current attending schools include: - Baldwin Wallace University - CCM, University of Cincinnati - Ithaca College - Kent State University - Niagara University - University of Colorado Boulder - UNC Greensboro - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - and many more! To learn more about our incredible program, visit www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *READY TO APPLY?* *WHERE?* Cleveland Musical Theatre, Tri-C Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd., Cleveland, OH. *TUITION: *$300 *HOW TO APPLY:* Please fill out the short and free application here: https://bit.ly/2HFGhTm *APPLICATION DEADLINE: *Sept. 8, 2019 *LATECOMERS APPLICATION DEADLINE:* Sept. 22, 2019* **We cannot guarantee that applications submitted by this deadline will be considered.* *CONTACT US* *WEBSITE:* www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *EMAIL:* Info(a)ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com *PHONE:* (216) 584-6808 Cleveland Musical Theatre exists to create musical theatre for the next generation through exceptional newly developed, revised & reimagined productions. By collaborating with world-class artists (both Broadway & Cleveland-based), CMT builds a bridge between Cleveland and NYC, providing an artistic voice for emerging talent through professional and educational opportunities.

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AEA and Non-Equity Actor Submissions for Stage Reading
by Dane CT Leasure 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

Rubber City Theatre is accepting AEA and Non-Equity actor submissions for an invite only staged reading of our new musical based off of *A Midsummer Night's Dream*. Co-Writers Amy Burgess and Rachel Dean from NYC have been commissioned to adapt the piece which is apart of RCT's Shakesqueer Project. The show is set in the 1940s at the end of WW2 in Akron. *See Below for Character Breakdown*. *Pay* - AEA: Actors will be paid a small stipend for travel per the 29 Hour Reading Contract. Non-Equity: There is no stipend at this time. *Schedule*: Rehearsals are from 6-10pm on 8/4; 7-10pm on 8/5-8/6. Reading is on 8/10 at 7:30pm, 6:30pm - Call time. *Submission*: To submit please email a headshot and resume to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. We may ask for a brief video of you singing. Due to the short rehearsal nature of the reading, we will not allow conflicts. Please note if you are cast in the reading it does not guarantee casting in the workshop or full production later in the season. *Character Breakdown*: 10 Women and 6 Men In reference to the character descriptions - 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). 1. Helen Brown (29) - She is headstrong, straight-forward, stubborn, and follows the rules to the letter. She is the youngest factory overseer on the floor, and everyone around her treats her like she is in charge. She is good at her job and well-respected by the women working under her. Helen is no-nonsense and, to the casual observer, someone who is closed off from involvement in others’ affairs. She is brusque and doesn’t have room for niceties. Hard outer shell, soft in the middle. She’s in love with Billie. 2. Eleanor “Ellie” Good (19 or maybe 21?) - Ellie’s energy is bright and kind, and while she is certainly a beautiful young woman by any measure, she presents herself without much fanfare even though her presence is the kind that demands acknowledgement. Ellie is clearly aware of her effect on others, and uses it strategically. A dreamer at heart, she wants to make her father happy, but finds it takes her further and further away from her own pursuit of happiness. Meets and falls head over heels in love with Sandra. 3. Billie Harris (34) - A long time worker on the factory floor, Billie has lived in Akron her whole life, and started working at the factory when she turned 18, one of only a few women who worked on the floor before the war. She is friendly, warm, familial, and outgoing - a stable presence in the community. Billie keeps her private life private. She’s in love with Helen, but because of their complicated history, sees Ellie as someone more emotionally available. 4. Lt. Sandra O’Hare (26) - Sandra is a dashingly beautiful woman with the confidence of a man. A lieutenant in the Navy and the youngest person in charge of a department at the Office of War Information, she is able to command the room and the attention of men and women alike with forcefulness. She’s unquestionably in charge, intelligent, and quick, but with a sense of humor that keeps her amused, upbeat, and sure in the face of conflict. The only thing able to take her by surprise is her feelings for Ellie, which run a little deeper than she expected. 5. Mr. GS Good/Frank (52) - Mr. G.S. Good - Owner and foreman of the factory, Mr. Good has developed a sharp business acumen over the years which has rarely steered him wrong. He is buttoned-up, strait-laced, and very comfortable with maintaining tradition. His first concern is and always has been whatever is best for the factory, which, to him, is synonymous with what is best for the family. His daughter Ellie has him wrapped around her finger, but not so much that he’ll miss an opportunity to merge his company with the Knights’ via Ellie’s marriage. He loves his daughter and wants what’s best for her, in his opinion, of course. - Frank - a member of the Four F’s. Probably the only good player in the group. 6. Robert Sheridan (45) - Together with Clarence Ryan, co-owner of Akron’s Ritz theater and its adjoining bar as well as the temporarily closed Summit Lake Resort in the center of town. The two moved from New York to Akron in 1935, having survived the depression due to considerable real estate and land holdings. They are part of the upper class of Akron, despite their eccentric personalities. Robert has always been the frontman for the two’s business exploits, a dynamic at play in their long-standing romantic relationship as well. 7. Clarence “Clary” Ryan (39) - Longtime business and romantic partner of Robert Sheridan. He’s always been the more detail-oriented and organized of the two, both in business and life; he’s much more likely to feel the stress of perfectionism and getting everything just right. This tendency to be keyed-up is complemented well by Robert’s relaxed and playful approach to life. 8. Buck (25) - Robert’s longtime personal assistant and bartender of the Ritz Bar. Always up for a good time, he often is the deciding vote in Robert’s favor in arguments between Robert and Clarence about how to throw parties. It’s been awhile since they had either reason or venue for a party, though; however, despite the war dragging on into tedium and Buck, Robert and Clarence settling into a ho-hum routine, Buck is never far from stoking some kind of mischief. 9. Nick Butz (30s) - Bandleader of the truly awful but always dogged Four F’s. Always looking for gigs, always underemployed, and potentially the least talented member of the group, he’s perhaps best defined by his hapless determination and stick-to-it-iveness. Also, he may or may not have a thing for Clarence. 10. Frances/Film Crew (30s) - Frances - a member of the Four F’s, and a sometimes composer/songwriter for the band. 11. Finn (drag)/Factory Girl (Mary)/Film Crew (drag) (woman) (20s) - Finn - a member of the Four F’s. - Mary - a bit of a busybody, but a well-meaning one. 12. Factory Girl (Margie)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Margie - Doesn’t talk much, but doesn’t need to - she is incredibly skilled at her work, and communicates only what and when she needs to. 13. Factory Girl (Elaine)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Elaine - A self-styled realist, though others might say pessimist. Efficient at her job, and a valuable team member. 14. Factory Girl (Betty)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Betty - Smart and analytical, but new to the job at the factory and prone to mistakes. She tends to cower before authority. 15. Factory Girl (Ruth)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Ruth - Optimistic, and often a source of wartime information for the other factory workers, since her brother is on or near the front lines. 16. Factory Girl (Jean) /Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Jean - A bit nosy, a bit talkative, and overall supportive of the other girls on the line and hopeful for the war’s end.

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Audiences Have Loved The Producers - 3 More Chances to See It!
by Lynn Maslinski 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

Lorain Community Music Theater<http://www.loraincommunitymusictheater.org> is pleased to present... The Producers Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Original Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman July 19th & 20th @ 7:30 p.m. July 21st @ 2:00 p.m. Lorain Performing Arts Center 2600 Ashland Ave. Lorain, OH 44053 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lcmt Fading Broadway producer Max Bialystock is desperate to get to the top of his profession again, and he finds an unlikely ally in mousy accountant Leo Bloom, who hypothesizes that one could make far more money with a flop of a show than with a hit. Together, the two set out to produce the worst musical ever to hit Broadway, with the worst script, the worst director, and the worst cast they can find; the catch is that they will raise two million dollars to finance the show, and they plan to take the money and head to Rio when the show inevitably closes after just one performance. Too bad for Bialystock & Bloom that, against all odds, the show is a total hit! Max Bialystock...Luke Scattergood Leo Bloom...Andy Novak Ulla...Pamela Shirtz Roger DeBris...Craig Orr Franz Liebkind...Nick Dawson Carmen Ghia...Michael Ferraro Tracy Butchko Samantha Fischer Rebekah Ferro Eric Hirzel Matt Klass Melanie Klass Matt Krysiak Marc Pierce Spencer Riley Gina Rodgers Keli Schimelpfenig Gena Soeder Jessi Super Robin Terschak David Trinter Ken Vagase Regina Wolf Jen Wilson Produced by...Lynn Maslinski Directed by...Keli Schimelpfenig Music Direction by...Anthony Trifiletti Choreography by...Pamela Shirtz Costume Design by...Luke Scattergood Stage Manager...Meghan Cvetic Set Design/Build...Red Panda Productions Light Design...Rob Zab Sound Design...Arica Pfrish By special arrangement with StudioCanal and Music Theater International.

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AUDITIONS: “The Ladies Foursome”
by Margaret Hnat 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

Bay Village Community Theater will hold auditions for its Fall Show, “The Ladies Foursome” by Norm Foster, on Monday and Tuesday evenings July 29 and 30 at 7 pm at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Parkside Hall, 468 Bradley Rd., Bay Village. Production dates are September 27 (8 pm) and September 28 (3 pm and 8 pm) and October 4 and 5 (both at 8 pm) and October 6 (3 pm). We are seeking four actresses in their 40’s and 50’s for the roles of Margot, Tate, Connie, and Dory. If you need further information, please contact director John Hnat at 216-408-9130. Sent from my iPad

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CHESS Opens Tonight at Near West Theatre - $10 tickets!
by Bailey Pfohl 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

CHESS July 19 - August 4, 2019 Summer Teen & Young Adult Show | Cast ages 16-25 ________________________________ Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson Lyrics by Tim Rice Based on an idea by Tim Rice Book by Richard Nelson Directed by Kelcie Nicole Dugger PERFORMANCES: Jul 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, Aug 1, 2, 3, 4 THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT 7:30PM, SUNDAY AT 3PM Secrets, lies, collusion and betrayal? Love, courage and loyalty? Checkmate! In this highly acclaimed rock musical, the ancient and distinguished game of chess becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries and super-power political intrigue as two great chess masters-American and Russian-meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship at the height of the Cold War. From Bangkok to Budapest the players, lovers, politicians, CIA and KGB make their moves to the pulse of this soaring and monumental score, a collaboration between legendary rock band ABBA and Tony Award-winning lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Joseph) featuring international hits "One Night in Bangkok" and "I Know Him So Well." TICKETS Star Seats $25 General Admission: $10/Adults, $8 Children Online: nearwesttheatre.org By Phone: 216.961.6391 In Person: 6702 Detroit Ave Box Office Hours: M-F, 11am-4pm Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences. Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102

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THEATRE 8:15 AUDITIONS FOR MURDER MYSTERY
by Carson Coombs 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

Theatre 8:15 is happy to announce auditions for their fall MURDER MYSTERY There will be 3 weekends in October for performances at the theatre. Performers must also keep November 16th open for a community event showing at Raintree. Rehearsals will take place in August and September, but not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. The script has not yet been picked as we have decided to wait to see the talent we receive at auditions. Auditions are Monday, July 22nd! You must sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EADAA29A1FF2-murder if you plan on auditioning. The show is directed by Carson Coombs and Ben Johnson If you have any questions at all, please never hesitate to email Carson at carson_coombs(a)yahoo.com

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BorderLight's AIM'D SO NEAR | Shakespeare-Inspired, Female-Infused
by Jeremy Lewis 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

BorderLight International Theater + FRINGE FESTIVAL present *AIM'D SO NEAR* *A comedic drama inspired by characters in Romeo & Juliet + Othello* *Written by Catie O'Keefe* *Conceived by Amy Fritsche and Courtney BrownFEATURINGAmy Fritsche* (Emilia) Jess Tanner* (Angelica)*Member of Actor's Equity* *4 Showings Only! *| July 25 – 27 *Idea Center @ Playhouse Square | Miller Classroom, Ground Floor* *Presented by Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company <http://sharkeatmuffin.com/> | Runtime: 55 minutes * Two spirited women…a locked room…a tape recorder…and a kitten puzzle? Based upon two significant and courageous — but often overlooked — women from Shakespeare’s classic dramas *Romeo & Juliet* and *Othello*. Join well-to-do army wife Emilia and live-in nanny Angelica as they mine their memories to discover common flaws and the true reason for their confinement. They may have “aim’d so near,” but will it be enough to free them from the past, or bind their fates forever. *GRAB YOUR TICKETS ONLINE <http://bit.ly/2JN82cG>* or at the door! *Single Tickets $12 |Fringe Passes $40+* *Thursday, July 25 @ 6:00 pmFriday, July 26 @ 9:30 pmSaturday, July 27 @ 12:00 pmSaturday, July 27 @ 7:00 pm* *--- Share On Social & Invite A Friend ---* *Invite others to our AIM’D SO NEAR Facebook Event <https://www.facebook.com/events/528599137671046>*

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Actors, Dancers, Learn How to Waltz for Cheap at Westlake's Starz Ballroom, 7/19/2019!
by Alannah McCarthy 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

*Starz Ballroom* in Westlake is hosting a basic waltz class, with potluck dinner beforehand, and general dance afterwards on Friday, 7/19/2019, at 7:15 PM. The class will be taught by co-owner, Andy Slimak, the 2009 *Cleveland Dancing with the Stars c*hampion, and 2016 *Greater Cleveland Diabetes Dancing with the Stars c*hampion*. *Cost is just $10.00 at the door. Come and add a new skill onto your resume, and have a good time with other artists! *Starz Ballroom *is located at 24510 Sperry Drive, in Westlake, Ohio. Starzballroom.net, (440) 871-7827.

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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

Hello NEOHIOPAL friends! I am Daren Stahl, also known as “Helen Todd’s husband” if you are in the musical theater or opera scene in CLE☺️. If you are looking for new headshots or your first headshot. Or, if you need a production photographer, I have much of my work available for preview in the links below. Summer is HERE!! Why wait to look fabulous for your next audition ?! Bookings in July and August are available. Peace,~Daren Stahl Photography Headshots$80 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. “Daren, you really did an amazing job on these photos..... breath taking. You have no idea how happy and pleased I am. Thank you so much for capturing my beauty.” ~Lorrainna "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn “You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness...... we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone” ~ Julie Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Production shots are one of the best ways to promote your theater’s product. Outdoor productions or indoor, I can help you get the word out for your next project . Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has worked for: Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Heights Youth Theater, Hathaway Brown School, Theatre in the Circle, and more! Production Photography $275 for a full-company dress rehearsal. Full Gallery access, downloads, and prints made available. SMALLER ENSEMBLES PAY LESS!. "Thanks to Daren Stahl photography for the great pictures!" ~ Mercury Theatre Company To view Daren's pricing page and for longer portrait sessions, senior photographs and more, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing To learn more about Daren and view his portfolio click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com OR you can contact through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photography www.darenstahl.smugmug.com

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