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REVIEW: Kennelly Review of "Come From Away" at Playhouse Square
by Laura Kennelly 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

BOTTOM LINE:* Come From Away* may even be perfect for skeptics who say they hate musicals because they judge them fake or too sentimental or too satirical or whatever. It’s none of those things. An unlikely subject for a musical? Probably, and yet, it’s a perfect mix of story and song that doesn’t wallow in tragedy or negative emotion. If you only go to one show this year, let it be this one. For rest of the review see https://coolcleveland.com/2019/07/theater-review-come-from-away-playhouse-s…

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YP-CPH "Taste of the Season" @ CLE Urban Winery! | 7.18.19
by Marketing 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Happy Summer from CPH! Join us for our annual "Taste of the Season" [cid:image004.jpg@01D5359D.F78B8070] 2908, 2180 Lee Rd - Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 CLE Urban Winery Thursday, July 18th 6:00PM - 9:00PM $10 Members/$15 Non Members Learn some "How To" Food Pairings with Wine, mix Wine Cocktails, nibble on some awesome food, and try the special YP-CPH cocktail off the secret menu! Learn details about all of our amazing upcoming 2019-2020 Season of shows, and the discount opportunity benefits new this year to the YP-CPH program. RSVP by Tuesday, July 16th at knetzband(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:knetzband@clevelandplayhouse.com> MORE FUN TO COME THIS SUMMER, INCLUDING: Platform Patio Hour August 1st - Platform Brewing Co. FREE! 5:30-8:30PM Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Red Sox August 13th - Dollar Dog Night @ Progressive Field Only $25 - 7:10PM

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Seeking AEA and Non-Equity Actors for Reading of a New Musical - RCT
by Dane CT Leasure 15 Jul '19

15 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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Auditions for Death Defying Act at the Center on July 20th & 21st!
by Christopher Bizub 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

AUDITIONS for Death Defying Acts 3 one-act plays by David Mamet, Elaine May, and Woody Allen Directed by Chris Bizub & Nici Romo Performance Dates: September 13th-21st, 2019 Fri & Sat @ 8pm Audition Dates: Saturday, July 20th, 2019 3pm - 5pm Sunday, July 21st, 2019 1pm - 4pm *Auditions are open - no reservation required* Preparation: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. What to Bring: Headshot and Resume A list of your July-Sept 2019 conflicts Callbacks: TBD - if needed Audition & Performance location: The Center 118 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/pg/AMPupAKRON/about/?ref=page_internal Rehearsals: Sunday–Thursday, July 28th - September 14th, 2019 (We plan to 2-3 times a week, plan for Sunday afternoon rehearsals) THE PLAYS/CHARACTERS: AN INTERVIEW by David Mamet An oblique, mystifying interrogation. A sleazy lawyer is forced to answer difficult questions and to admit the truth about his life and career. The why and where of the interrogation provide a surprise ending to this brilliant comedy. Attorney - (M) 30s-50s - Sleazy lawyer, who believes he can talk his way out of anything. Attendant - (M/F) Any Age - Mysterious, stone-faced attendant. HOTLINE by Elaine May A neurotic woman with enough urban angst to fill a neighborhood calls a suicide crisis hotline late one night. The counselor who gets the call is overwhelmed - it is his first night on the job. Dorothy - (F) 20s-40s - A prositute who's both neurotic & rough around the edges who is at the end of her rope. Ken - (M) 20s-30s - Nice guy with a heart of gold, nervous about his 1st day working at the suicide hotline. Dr Russell - (M/F) 30s-50s - well-meaning, but oblivious. Thinks all problems can be solved with a motivational speech. Marty - (M) 30s-40s - Ken's co-worker, easy-going, kind of a goof off. Delivery Boy - (M/F) Any Age. CENTRAL PARK WEST by Woody Allen A well to do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband in Woody Allen's wildly comic Central Park West. She has invited the friend over for a confrontation after getting thoroughly soused. Meanwhile, the husband is about to run off with a college student. Phyllis - (F) late 30s-40s - Domineering and Snarky psychiatrist, recently discovered her husband is cheating with her best friend Carol - (F) late 30s - Secretly in love with Phyllis husband Sam, has identity issues, emulates anyone she would rather be. Howard - (M) 40s-50s - Carol's milk-toast and manic -depressive husband. Sam - (M) 40s-50s - Handsome ex-jock type, needs to be in a committed relationship for validation. Juliet - (F) 20s - Young college student with anxiety, one of Phyllis' patients. We are looking for a diverse cast of 6-8 actors/actresses. We do plan to double cast roles, so if you are cast you will more than likely be offered roles in multiple pieces. If you have questions or aren't able to attend auditions, but would still like to you can contact us at cmb164(a)zips.uakron.edu

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Sandstone Summer Theatre Presents Dreamworks Shrek the Musical Jr
by Pam Vandersommen 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Let your freak flag fly with Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst! Sandstone Summer Theatre is proud to present our Sunshine Company children's theatre production of Dreamworks' Shrek the Musical Jr. Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Friday, July 19 and Saturday July 20 - 7:00 pm at Amherst Marion L. Steele High School, 450 Washington Street, Amherst Ohio 44001. Tickets can be purchased at the door. All seats are general admission. Adults $10 Students & Senior Citizens $8 Children under 4 are $5

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STAR SEAT SALE FOR CHESS, OPENING THIS WEEKEND
by Bailey Pfohl 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

2 for $25: Reserve the Best Seats in the House to See 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." CALL THE BOX OFFICE TO REDEEM LIMITED OFFER: TWO STAR SEATS for $25! Claim by PHONE ONLY. CODEWORD: NEOCHESS Box Office: 216.961.6391 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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EVENT: One Weekend Only! "Dover Players 10 Minute Play Experience July 19-21" (You vote for your favorite play!)
by Mark Little 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

EVENT: One Weekend Only! "Dover Players 10 Minute Play Experience July 19-21" (You vote for your favorite play!) One weekend only, July 19-21! Dover Players 10 Minute Play Experience! The July event will feature a variety of twelve 10 minute plays that are the finalists from over 65 international plays submitted to Dover Players. Six plays will be performed on Fri., July 19 at 8:00 pm and six plays will be performed on Sat., July 20 at 8:00 pm. The top 3 plays from Fri. and the top 3 plays from Sat. evening performances, as voted by the audience, will compete on Sun., July 21 at 3:00 pm. Those 6 plays will be critiqued by 3 judges not affiliated with Dover Players or the playwrights. Award certificates will be presented to Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Creative Writing - the playwright award. The playwright award includes the certificate, monetary gift and a picture of the Dover Players director and cast who performed the winning play. Dover Players will also have a People's Choice Award for the favorite play of our audiences. Performances on Friday, July 19 The Life of Trees - Peter Snoad Recess - Kara Emily Krantz Lovesick - Neil Donnelly New Friends - Mike Podgor You Haven't Changed a Bit - Donna Hoke Death of a Snowman - Daniel Guyton Performances on Saturday, July 20 An Ace in the Hole - Greg Lavelle The Prodigal Cow - Mark Harvey Levine Super Interview - Neil Donnelly A Box of Ashes - Evan Guilford Blake Eddie and Edna - Donald Loftus The Secret Life of Phones - Dwayne Yancey Performances on Sunday, July 21 (TBD based on voting results from Fri./Sat.) A bit about each of the plays. The Life of Trees (directed by Adam Leventhal) Seven-year-old Maddy cares deeply about "Bertha", the ancient Chinese cork tree in a local park. And her love for Bertha inspires a family reconciliation. Recess (directed by Adam Leventhal) Two children enact on the playground how they imagine life would be like as adults. But perhaps they are merely practicing for the future, and they are destined to spend their lives together. Lovesick (directed by Tim Peebles) At the Institute, some time in the not too distant future, Tom and Marybeth find that love among coworkers does not always work out. New Friends (directed by Mike Podgor) A young lady meets some new friends. You Haven't Changed a Bit (directed by Greg Lavelle) Lottie has never been to a high school reunion; Len has been to them all. Their 70th is a first for them both. Death of a Snowman (directed by Michael Attali) A snowman and a little girl discuss the afterlife in this existential Yuletide comedy. An Ace in the Hole (directed by Greg Lavelle) Based on actual events, An Ace in the Hole is the story of a dad, son and grandfather sneaking onto a closed golf course on New Years' Day. Dad finds a new perspective when he meets a mysterious old lady with a fantastic tale to tell. The Prodigal Cow (directed by Adam Leventhal) A familiar tale, told from a slightly more bovine perspective. Super Interview (directed by Lisa Carter) Mr. Melvin interviews Mrs. Smith for an important position in his company, but it seems that Smith's super qualifications might not be enough to win the job. A Box of Ashes (directed by Adam Leventhal) A man and a woman seek the help of a psychic to discover the reason a spirit seems to be present in the woman's house and, in the process, discover a surprising revelation. Eddie and Edna (directed by Greg Lavelle) Sometimes it becomes a struggle to sort out the real from the imagined. Sometimes, even those closest cannot help. The Secret Life of Phones (directed by Lisa Carter) Two cellphones talk to one another. They have a secret love affair going on, but it's coming to an end because the one phone is about to be replaced by an upgrade. This is a commentary about how people would rather spend time on their phones than with each other. Cast (may have multiple roles) Michael Attali Bridget Chandler-Holtz Colleen Crowley Kris Crowley Jenny Erbs Tim Jones Jackie Kelly Debra Kirkby Adam Leventhal Megan McCarthy Bob Meredith Owen Mills Spencer Mills Aiden Mills Tim Peebles Jake Phelps Mike Podgor Bill Ransom Marilyn Ransom Emily Taylor Jarrod Vullo Production Crew Tech Advisor Mark Little Emcee, Entertainment Coordinator Keith Behrendt Stage Manager Rob Thomas Publicity, Reservations and Box Office Linda Little Videographer/Photographer Scott MacLean Performance Dates: Fri. July 19, Sat. July 20, and Sun. July 21 Performance Times: Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m. Location: North Olmsted United Methodist Church 4600 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The church is located just north of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel north on Dover Center Road, the church entrance will be on your left. Park behind the church and enter where you see the A-frame sign for Dover Players. Cost: Admission is only $5.00 per person per day. Contact Dover Players (Linda Little) at 440-782-0095 or via e-mail at <mailto:doverplayers@gmail.com> doverplayers(a)gmail.com for additional information or to make reservations. Refreshments and snacks, including $1 hot dogs, will be served during intermission. There will be brief musical entertainment between play performances on Friday and Saturday while simple set changes occur.

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EVENT | FINALE marks end of 2018/2019 Full Circle Storytelling Season
by Wandering Aesthetics 14 Jul '19

14 Jul '19

Wandering Aesthetics, The Akronist and Jilly's Music Room present… Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works, Vol. 4 Over the past year, Wandering Aesthetics has worked to produce nine Full Circle Storytelling events – each inspired by a prompt and an idea: everyone has a story. From these open mic events, nine storytellers were chosen to work with Wandering Aesthetics to shape their stories and present them at Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works, Vol. 4. Special guest Performance Artist Sarah Yeager <https://www.facebook.com/sarah.yeager10> has been invited to share one of her stories and Comedian B.C. Wehman <https://www.facebook.com/BCWehman> will guide the gathering, adding his unique energy as the evening’s emcee. Stories range from heart wrenching to hysterical – and everywhere in-between! The event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Date: Wednesday, July 24th Doors @ 7:00 PM • Performance @ 7:30 PM Location: Jilly’s Music Room (111 N Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308) For more information please call 330.612.3090 or email info(a)watheatre.com. THE STORYTELLERS: B.C. Wehman <https://www.facebook.com/BCWehman>, (Fairlawn) ***Emcee*** Dray Evans <https://www.facebook.com/dray.evans> (Akron) Gwyneddh Jones <https://www.facebook.com/gwyneddh.jones> (Munroe Falls) Jesse Sickle <https://www.facebook.com/J.Eightball.Money.Ipad> (Highland Square) Andrea Gail Fahey <https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGail26> (Akron) Greg Milo <https://www.facebook.com/greg.milo.14> (West Akron) Kathleen D Gallagher <https://www.facebook.com/kathleengal> (West Akron) Jamie Nyennoh Konmlan Keaton <https://www.facebook.com/nick.keaton.90> (Downtown Akron) Sarah Yeager <https://www.facebook.com/sarah.yeager10> (Kent) ***Special Guest***

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Berko review: THE TOXIC AVENGER @ Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko 14 Jul '19

14 Jul '19

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: “The Toxic Avenger” isn’t great theater, but it is lots of fun for those inclined to enjoy the bizarre and are willing to laugh at the slapstick shticks that make this production a wonderful summer escape. * *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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AUDITIONS! "Mark Twain and His Jumping Frog"
by margaret hnat 14 Jul '19

14 Jul '19

Bay Village Community Theater will hold auditions for its August staged reading, "Mark Twain and His Jumping Frog" adapted by Preston Postle from Mark Twain's "Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and correspondence. Auditions will take place July 22 and 23, 7-9 pm at St. Barnabas Fellowship Hall, 468 Bradley Rd., Bay Village. Director Mackenzie Berry is looking for actors to fill the following roles: Samuel Clemens, an elderly manReporter, male or female, any ageStranger, male or female, any age Jim Smiley, maleSimon Wheeler, male, elderly. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. There will be two performances of this staged reading: August 17 at 2 pm and August 18 at 6 pm.

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