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Dark Room at CPT January 8 - Open Mic
by Mindy Herman 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

*The Dark Room at CPT * *Tuesday, January 8th* *This Month: Open Mic! *The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, January 8th* *The Church at CPT* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *FREE Great Lakes Beer!* *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *Actors* *must arrive by 7:15pm* to be considered. *7:30pm: *Open Mic Session readings begin Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> See you in the Dark Room! -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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Meet Robert P. Madison & Sandra Madison, Premier Architechs, on "Wake Up And Live With the Arts"
by sue holland johnson 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

Meet Robert P. Madison & Sandra Madison, CEO, Robert P. Madison, Internt'l, Inc., Premier Architechs, on "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" WUAL with Sandra Madison and Robert P. Madison, Part Onehttps://youtu.be/ducGbqHR8jc WUAL with Sandra Madison and Robert P. Madison, Part Two WUAL with Sandra and Robert part two Robert and Sandra share their powerful, inspirational stories, in two parts, with James McGilbray and Sue Johnson, co-hosts, about their family history, and the legacy Robert and his ancestors developed, while overcoming early, and ongoing, challenges in business and life. Through Sandra, Robert, and her husband Kevin, the strong legacy of the importance of education, family and community connection continues to help keep Robert P. Madison Int'l, Inc. in the forefront of American architechture. Witness the ongoing renovation of Karamu, the historic multi-cultural theatre which has almost completed Phase One, the restoration of the Jelliffe Theatre, surrounding exterior and Lobby areas. Phase Two renovation is in development. WUAL with Sandra Madison and Robert P. Madison, Part Onehttps://youtu.be/ducGbqHR8jc WUAL with Sandra Madison and Robert P. Madison, Part Twohttps://youtu.be/jsYXgLDMLhM . . . . . Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio presents "Wake Up And Live with Arts" YouTube show, as a community service. The show features, promotes, and showcases performing artists, the arts, and business and community organizations which support the arts. Since, August, 2006, when we launched "Wake Up And Live With the Arts", we have showcased more than 320 guests. The guests have ranged from national celebrities such as, stage and screen actors Ruby Dee and Bill Cobbs, to local actors, singers, dancers, musicians, playwrights, filmmakers, authors and poets, to artistic directors, and community and funding organizations who support the arts. . . . . . Take a Look! See past YouTube clips of some of our recent & past featured guests on ''WU&Lw/Arts" WUAL Playlist: https://www.youtub e.com/playlist?list=PL490E9107 8C2251D3 Scroll down and see some of your favorite artists. See the incredible amount of work which has brought a variety of artists to the community. Thanks . . .Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRADirector, Wake Up And Live's Actors' StudioProducer, "Wake Up And Live with the Arts"wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com www.wakeupandlives.org Please consider a voluntary "Producing Partner" Donation to Wake And Live's Actors' Studio / "Wake Up And Live With the Arts." Send your tax-deductible donation: Go to www.wakeupandlives.org and hit the DONATE button.

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Dancing Under The Stars Tuesday, July 2nd 6-9 - Swing dance lesson by Get Hep Swing at 6 - Live music starts at 6:30
by Valerie Salstrom 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '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. Tuesday, July 2nd - Skatch Anderssen Orchestra - Cleveland, Ohio In the tradition of the great large Jazz ensembles of the last half of the 20th century, the Skatch Anderssen Orchestra began carving its own niche into the Northeast Ohio area musical landscape around 1990. This powerhouse 17-piece big band performs music of Basie, Ellington, Buddy, Thad & Mel, Maynard, Kenton, Woody and many more. You'll hear some fantastic music that you won't find anywhere else. Bandleaders Eric Dregne and Scott McKee's intention is to enlist the finest musicians for the SAO to guarantee you will hear a high-powered, high quality performance of many of the tunes you know (and some you may not but, are sure to enjoy) with the mindset of playing a wide array of music and featuring the best possible musicians in the area. http://saorchestra.com/home 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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On Sale Now! "This is NOT About My Dead Dog" at BorderLight July 25-27
by Playwrights Local 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival Presents Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> The Return of the 2017 Hit One-Woman Show This is NOT About My Dead Dog Written and performed by Amy Schwabauer Directed by Dale Heinen Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 pm Friday, July 26 at 6:00 pm Saturday, July 27 at 5:00 pm BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival <https://www.borderlightcle.org/> SHOW PAGE <https://www.borderlightcle.org/this-is-not-about-my-dead-dog/> | TICKETS <https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=94d32a2cb0c3d46e06…> | FACEBOOK <https://www.facebook.com/events/2770366682990373/> | PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> VENUE ideastream Stage @ Miller Classroom Idea Center at Playhouse Square 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 TICKETS $12 All Seats | General Admission Available via https://www.borderlightcle.org/this-is-not-about-my-dead-dog/ or https://bit.ly/2VCGpXi ABOUT “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” is a comedic one-woman show reflecting on sex, alcohol, and an awkward girlhood. Follow actor/playwright Amy Schwabauer on a journey from young partier to young adult involving German Shepherds, breakups, and offbeat ruminations on the natural world. Originally produced to sold-out houses in January 2017, “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” is a tour-de-force from a unique talent hailed as “brave,” “brilliant,” and “brazen,” and praised for “spin[ning] a worthy anecdote and command[ing] the stage with flair.” Don’t miss this breakthrough work by Cleveland’s “Best Actress” for 2017. Presented at the BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival <https://www.borderlightcle.org/> by Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/>, the only theater in Northeast Ohio devoted to locally written works. RUN TIME 80 minutes, without intermission CREATIVE TEAM Actor/Playwright……….Amy Schwabauer Director/Dramaturg……….Dale Heinen Stage Manager/Technical Designer……….Kristen Jones Sound Designer……….James Kosmatka INFO Show Page: https://www.borderlightcle.org/this-is-not-about-my-dead-dog/ Tickets: https://bit.ly/2VCGpXi BorderLight Festival: www.borderlightcle.org Playwrights Local: http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ # # #

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AUDITION NOTICE: The Old Settler
by James Charpie 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for “The Old Setter”, written by John Henry Redwood. *Director: Coralyce Carten* *Synopsis:* “The Old Settler” revolves around Elizabeth, an older woman, who finds both excitement and trouble when her younger sister and an unrelated young man move in. The play takes place in the 1940s. *Available Roles:* (Ages listed are somewhat flexible.) *Elizabeth Borny**: *Black woman, 50s >From North Carolina, Elizabeth lives in Harlem. She has established a comfortable life on her own but has never forgot where she came from. She is a wise, strong women. *Quilly McGrath**: *Black woman, 50s >From North Carolina, Quilly is Elizabeth’s younger sister. Although outgoing, she wears her feelings on her sleeve, and is painfully afraid to be alone. *Husband Witherspoon**: *Black man, 20s or 30s >From South Carolina, Husband is in NYC to retrieve his girlfriend and take her back home. He is relatively naïve about life. *Audition Dates:* *Auditions are by appointment only.* Sunday, July 07, from 1 to 3pm. Monday, July 08, from 6 to 8pm. Tuesday, July 09, from 6 to 8pm. Only those roles listed are available. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script. For an appointment, please call James Charpie, 330-416-1311, or email him at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 shows total Opening: Friday, September 13, 2019 Closing: Sunday, September 29, 2019 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm *Rehearsals:* Rehearsals will begin the week of August 11, 2019. Exact dates have not been determined. We typically have rehearsals Sundays thru Thursdays (5 days / week), but again that is not yet set in stone. If you are concerned about dates and timeframes, please contact us and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 50th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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Auditions for The Crucible at The Fine Arts Association
by Ann Hedger 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

The Crucible By Arthur Miller Director – Ann Hedger Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, July 22 & 23, 2019 - 6:30 pm Callbacks by invitation only: Thursday, July 25, 2019 Rehearsals Start: Monday, August 5, 2019 Rehearsals will be Mon-Thu 6:30-9:30 pm & Sun time TBA Performance Dates: September 20 – October 6, 2019 Fridays/Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2019 – 1:00 pm senior matinee in the Corning Auditorium. Requirements: - Appointments Needed. Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103. - Will be reading short monologues from the script at auditions and possibly some scenes. - It is imperative you are familiar with the script and characters. - Must be available for all performances, including the daytime senior matinee. - Bring a head shot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork. - Questions? Call 440-951-7500 x103 Casting Information: 5 woman – ages 25-80 4 teen girls – ages 15-20 1 girl – age 10-12 11 men – ages mid 20-80 ALL roles are available. For character descriptions, see the FAA website at fineartsassociation.org. The Fine Arts Association supports non-traditional casting. No AEA contracts available for this production. About the Show: THE STORY: The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.

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SEEKING MUSIC DIRECTOR- MUST HAVE MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE
by AD 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

This is an exciting summer opportunity with excellent compensation. Seeking serious inquiries only from skilled pianists with musical theatre experience. Must be a team player who enjoys working with children. Send inquiries to: c.erudition(a)gmail.com

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VOLUNTEER CREW MEMBERS NEEDED
by Bailey Pfohl 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

Near West Theatre is in need of crew members for our run of CHESS! Crew members help backstage with scene changes, spotlights, makeup, sound, costumes, and lights. Fine Print: · Must be 13 years or older. · Crew members are expected to work within the Guidelines & Policies of NWT and communicate any conflicts with the calendar (email Ryan at rwolf(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:rwolf@nearwesttheatre.org> for calendar) · There is a need for 20 crew members for this show: stage, props, makeup, sound, costume and lights. · Rehearsals for all crew members begin on Sunday, July 7th from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm - this rehearsal will start with a crew meeting for the first half hour. · A dry tech rehearsal for crew is Saturday, July 13th from 11am to 4pm. More details to come. · Tech Week starts with Marathon Sunday on July 14th and includes the following Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. ALL crews are expected at Tech rehearsals. · All crews are expected to attend all performances - the show opens Friday, July 14th and runs to Sunday, August 4th - The call for crew is 5:30pm for Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances and 1:00 pm for the Sunday performances. There will be crew assignments after the show and everyone is expected to stay to complete these assignments. However, no one will have to stay more than a ½ hour after the performance. · On closing night, Near West Theatre will host a cast, crew and band party. The details will be announced. There will also be a strike of the set which will need the help of everyone on that day. · This is a volunteer position. Interested? Reach out to Stage Manager Ryan Wolf directly at: rwolf(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:rwolf@nearwesttheatre.org>. Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 O: 216.961.9750

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CHESS tickets available now
by Bailey Pfohl 01 Jul '19

01 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." BUY TICKETS HERE<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/pages/chess> Box Office: 216.961.9750 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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Chaplin opens Friday, July 5
by Mercury Theatre Company 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

CHAPLIN Mercury Theatre Company celebrates the world’s greatest filmmaker in this new musical biopic Opening July 7 Direct from Broadway, and with special permission from composer and book writer Christopher Curtis, Chaplin opens at Mercury Theatre Company July 7, 2019. From the slums of London to the heights of Hollywood, Chaplin is based on the real-life story of Charlie Chaplin, the iconic film actor, writer, producer and director. Dramatizing the making of Chaplin’s legendary films, including The Kid, The Circus, Modern Times and The Great Dictator, Chaplin tells the touching story of the man who makes the world laugh as his legendary screen persona, the Tramp, but struggles to find his own real-life happiness. Under the direction of Pierre-Jacques Brault, and featuring a cast of 20, led by Brian Marshall and Jennifer Myor, Chaplin is the showbiz musical about the silent film legend the world couldn’t stop talking about. Marshall, previously seen this summer as Harry Bright in Mamma Mia! has had a long history playing The Little Tramp in shows throughout his 20 year career as an actor. Jennifer Myor, seen on The Mercury stage for over 11 years, is a frequent vocalist on Celebrity Cruise Lines. Chaplin marks their 50th production together onstage. Chaplin runs from July 7 through June 21, 2019 at Notre Dame College, 1857 South Green Road, South Euclid, OH 44121. Tickets for Chaplin can be purchased at mercurytheatrecompany.org 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: Chaplin Music and Lyrics by Christopher Curtis Book by Thomas Mehan and Christopher Curtis Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault Music Direction by Eddie Carney When: Friday July 5 7:30 PM Saturday July 6 7:30 PM Sunday July 7 2:00 PM Friday July 12 7:30 PM Saturday July 13 7:30 PM Sunday July 14 2:00 PM Thursday July 18 7:00 PM Friday July 19 7:30 PM Saturday July 20 7:30 PM Sunday July 21 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 or 216.771.5862 Free Parking is available. Air Conditioned. Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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