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auditions for G.B. Community Theatre production of Mamma Mia!
by Amanda Frazier 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

Auditions for the G. B. Community Theatre production of Mamma Mia! August 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. August 11, 5-7 p.m. Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 Performance Dates: October 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Directed by Kimberly Godfrey Music Directed by Debra Fleming Please come prepared with a short song in the style of the show & a list of calendar conflicts for the director. "Mamma Mia!" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com Auditions are open to everyone and are held at the Ashtabula Arts Center. You do not need prior theater experience to try out for a show. If you are not cast in an on-stage role, please consider volunteering on the backstage crew - an essential part of every show's production team. There is no cost to audition for or take part in a G.B. or Straw Hat show. Please direct audition questions to Kimberly Godfrey, Director of Theater & Music, at (440) 964-3396. Please bring a list of calendar conflicts for the director of the show you're trying out for. Commitment is important, and the success of a production relies heavily on everyone from leads to ensemble being responsible and consistent in showing up for rehearsals. PLEASE NOTE: existing conflicts do not automatically mean you can't/won't be cast! Amanda Frazier Marketing & PR Director Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 (440) 964-3396

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Auditions for The Sound of Music - The Fine Arts Association, Willoughby
by Ann Hedger 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

The Sound of Music Directed by Sandy Kosovich Peck Music Direction by Dave Thomas Choreography by Sarah Gordon Call for an appointment at 440-951-7500 x103 Auditions - 5-minute timeslots Monday, August 19, 2019 beginning at 6:30 pm, Room 212 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 beginning at 6:30 pm, Room 212 Callbacks: August 25 & 26 - by invitation only Rehearsals begin - Monday, October 7, 2019 Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Sundays thru Thursdays 6:45-10:00 pm. Production Dates - November 29-December 21, 2019 Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Double performances on Sat. November 30 & December 7 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Two daytime school performances on Thursdays, December 5 & 12, 2019. Attendance required. Requirements: - Reading from script sides - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Musical Theatre song. - Bring sheet music in the proper key. - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning October 7, 2019. This includes any school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (November 24-27) and for all performances, including the two daytime performances. - Please bring a headshot (school picture or snap shot will do). - Resumes will be accepted (not required) Casting Information: - Needed: Cast of approximately 30-35 - Age range is 6 years old-Adult. (must be 6 years old by first rehearsal) - All roles are available, except for the role of Captain von Trapp, which has been pre-cast. 12 principal roles for adults/teens, 6 principal roles for children, plus ensemble. For specific roles, see the FAA website at https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/audition.html - No AEA contracts available for this production.

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Volunteers Needed
by Kristina Michelle 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

Are you a film student looking to learn more about the industry and make new contacts? An actor wanting to meet more filmmakers? Want to take part in a fun event while supporting indie film? We could use your help. We are looking for a couple more reliable festival volunteers Aug. 8-11 in Mentor. Whether you want to work one day or all four, we'd love to hear from you. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Instead, contact Kristina at kristina(at)worldeonline(dot)com or 440-308-4595.

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Solon Center for the Arts PAN! AUDITIONS
by Katherine Tekesky 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

PAN! Adapted by Craig Sodaro. AUDITIONS FOR SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: OPEN TO STUDENTS ENTERING 4TH - 5TH GRADE Synopsis: Thisretelling of the classic Peter Pan tale has it all! You’ll meet the dog Nana,who can’t stop the Darling children from following Peter and Tinkerbell throughthe nursery open window to Neverland. There, they make friends with theLost Boys and Princess Tiger Lily as they encounter Captain Hook, his gang ofwily pirates, and of course, the ticking crocodile. This show is packed with adventure and ideal to introduce the boywho wouldn’t grow up to the next generation. Please call 440 337 1400 to sign up for auditions and receive materials Auditions will take place: 1. GROUP AUDITION: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH FROM 6-8PM.A short monologue is required. Memorization is encouraged but not required-materials given upon sign ups 2. CALLBACKS: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH FROM 6-8PM by invitation only. *If a student chooses to leave early for any day/portion of auditions it may impact casting SOLON AND NON SOLON RESIDENTS WELCOME! A production fee is required for this show and is due before the first rehearsal SHOW DATES: NOVEMBER 22nd at 7pm and NOVEMBER 23rd at 2pm Please contact Solon Center for the Arts or Theater Coordinator: Katherine Tekesky at ktekesky(a)solonohio.org with any questions

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Film Festival this week!
by Kristina Michelle 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

The Indie Gathering is almost here! Join us August 8th-11th at Mentor Holiday Inn. Along with United Latino film fest, there will be nearly 175 films from around the world screening in 4 days! http://theindiegathering.com/film-screenings.html http://unitedlatinofilm.com/2019-film-schedule.html In addition to the films: -13 hours of film panels/lectures (http://theindiegathering.com/lectures.html) -Live Acting (monologue) Competition -Live FX Makeup Competition -Vendors/Guests -Live Scene readings -Networking Parties -and so much more Come mingle with over 100 filmmakers from around the world and support indie film! www.TheIndieGathering.com<http://www.TheIndieGathering.com> www.UnitedLatinoFilm.com<http://www.UnitedLatinoFilm.com>

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Solon Center for the Arts: Frozen Jr. AUDITIONS
by Katherine Tekesky 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

FROZEN JR. AUDITIONS FOR SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: OPEN TO STUDENTS ENTERING 6TH - 8TH GRADE Please call 440 337 1400 to sign up for auditions and receive materials Auditions will take place: 1. Monday August 26th from 6-8pm MANDATORY GROUP AUDITION for all to attend. Please dress to move. THEN CHOOSE: ONE OF TWO GROUP AUDITIONS 1. Tuesday August 27th from 6-8pm (vocal and acting audition) OR 2. Wednesday August 28th from 6-8pm (vocal and acting audition) *STUDENTS MUST PREPARE: one song from the show selections (there are 3 options) and familiarize themselves with the scenes provided. CALLBACKS: Thursday August 29th from 6-8pm by invitation only. *If a student chooses to leave early for any day/portion of auditions it may impact casting SOLON AND NON SOLON RESIDENTS WELCOME! A production fee is required for this show and is due before the first rehearsal SHOW DATES: DECEMBER 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14, 15 *schedule subject to change at Theater Coordinators discretion Please contact Solon Center for the Arts or Theater Coordinator: Katherine Tekesky at ktekesky(a)solonohio.org with any questions

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Cleveland Play House Sound & Projection Tech Job Posting
by Maryann Morris 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

The Cleveland Play House (LORT B), the oldest continuously operating regional theatre in America, is accepting applications for a Sound and Projection Technician. The Sound and Projection technician is a full-time seasonal position that reports to the Sound and Projection Supervisor. Responsibilities include: · Assist with the installation and strike of sound plots and projection equipment. · Assist with the construction of any specialty items such as speaker stands or projection stands. · Program and operate computers and mixing consoles. · Check all sound equipment and video equipment prior to each performance making sure all gear is in proper working order, including charged batteries in all wireless equipment and proper focus and alignment of projectors. · Execute cues accurately during technical rehearsals and performances as called by Stage Manager. · Help maintain sound and video equipment and tools making sure they are in safe and proper working order. · Maintain accurate and up to date paper work for each production including sound plot and cue sheets. · Follow all health and safety guidelines established by the theatre. · Assist other CPH departments with in-house sound and video needs as necessary. Ideal Qualifications: · Knowledge of theatrical sound and video systems and equipment including mixing consoles, speakers, microphones, amplifiers, EQ and processing gear, media servers. · Experience with recording, editing and playback of sound effects, music and video. · Experience with mixing live sound. · Working knowledge of theatrical sound and video software including QLab and WatchOut. · Able to work as a member of a team but also able to take on individual projects through to completion. · Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and able to work from ladders, personnel lifts and other heights. Contract Dates: August 20, 2019 to March 1, 2020 March 9, 2020 to May 17, 2020 To apply send cover letter & resume to Production Manager, Maryann Morris, mmorris(a)clevelandplayhouse.com EOE/AA

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FINAL WEEKEND for SMOKEFALL by Seat of the Pants Productions
by Craig Joseph 06 Aug '19

06 Aug '19

Don't miss your chance to catch the final weekend of Noah Haidle's SMOKEFALL, presented by Seat of the Pants Productions at Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights. Only three shows remain - Friday and Saturday evenings (August 9th and 10th) at 8 PM and Sunday afternoon (August 11th) at 2 PM. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at smokefall.eventbrite.com. Here's what audiences are saying after he first weekend: "Thank you for sharing so much truth and beauty with us at a time we really need it." "So often theater is a salve to what ails us and, for me, today was no exception....it made me laugh and cry and laugh and cry some more and I left feeling better about the world." "It was incredible. I'm still digesting it all, and suspect I will be for quite a while." "Thank you for your gift tonight ... this is an exceptional piece of theatre." ".....a beautiful piece of storytelling, intricately woven and gradually revealed."

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REVIEW: Noah Haidle's SMOKEFALL at Ensemble Theatre
by Tom Wachunas 06 Aug '19

06 Aug '19

Remembering the Glory of Living BY Tom Wachunas Time present and timepast / Are both perhaps present in time future, / And time future contained intime past. - T.S Eliot, from “BURNT NORTON” (No. 1 of‘Four Quartets’) Isn’t it rich? / Are we a pair? / Me here at last on the ground /You inmid-air/Send in the clowns - Stephen Sondheim There is certainlya conceptual kinship between Noah Haidle’s Smokefalland Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Bothplays are piquant narratives that explore, in varying degrees, the bittersweetdynamics of the ties that bind us to each other, and to simply being alive. ButHaidle’s narrative - chronicling fourgenerations of a quirky family in Grand Rapids, Michigan – is a much morelayered and complex journey through time. The play is mounted here by Seat ofthe Pants Productions and directed by Craig Joseph, who’s always on thelook-out for powerful, challenging stage literature. He’s found it again. Andagain, he has assembled a superbly accomplished ensemble to articulate it. Theplay is an unflinching conflation of the mundane and the metaphysical, andprofoundly rich in the way it melds together preposterous whimsicality, darkhilarity, and soulful tenderness. Throughout Act 1,the character named Footnote (Andrew Gorell) walks about the stage like aveteran tour guide. He addresses the audience in a finessed attitude of seriousauthority peppered with curiosity and surprise as he voices enumerated annotationson the actions and thoughts of all the other characters. We meet the sweet and sensitive Violet (HeidiSwinford), pregnant with twin boys (“mistakes,” Footnote observes). As shecontentedly goes about her daily tasks, she sings gentle songs to them,inviting her family to speak to her unborn “citizens of the heart.” But the pregnancy has only added to thefragile psychological state of her husband, Daniel (Aaron Brown). He’sdepressed, disillusioned, apparently feeling burdened by the ho-hum of everydayroutines. At one point we see Violet setting the breakfast table, putting downthe cups one by one in a loud rhythm, as if marching, while upstairs at thebathroom sink the dour-looking Daniel - who has no intention of ever returninghome once he leaves for work on this day- slaps his razor on the sharpeningstrap in an equally march-like rhythm. Is this the relentless striding of crueltime? There are other similarly nuanced details in the play, wherein anotherwise ordinary sight or action acquires a deeper symbolism. Footnote tellsus what Daniel whispers to the twins: “Help me remember the glory of living.” We find out later that the twins hear everyword spoken in this troubled household. Meanwhile, BobMcCoy delivers a genuinely affectionate portrait of The Colonel, a widowedcareer army man still very much in love with his departed wife even as hewanders in the mists of dementia. He tells the twins, “God exists. Remember Isaid that…and that the greatest possible act of courage is to love.” And thenthere’s Beauty, 16-year-old daughter of Violet and Daniel, played by KellyStrand. She’s heard the marital arguments, along with her father’s constantlamenting the incessant cost and noise of life in their house. In a very oddact of love and self-sacrifice, she hasn’t uttered a word for the last threeyears, and subsists on a diet of dirt, twigs, and paint. It’s a thoroughlyendearing eccentricity that Strand conveys. In her speechlessness, she lets herprecise body language do the talking, her face a veritable enchanted landscapeof emotional expressivity. The play’s mostfantastical scene transpires at the end of Act 1, with Aaron Brown as FetusOne, and our narrator, Andrew Gorell, as Fetus Two. Dressed in garish red plaidsuits like a Vaudeville comic duo, they kick, curl, push, and shove their way(oh, the labor pains!) through ridiculous (or is it miraculous?) in-uterophilosophizing about their impending entry to humanity. In this manic mash-upof Shakespeare, Sondheim, Sartre, and Samuel Beckett, one twin (Brown) isfatalistic and fearful, while the other is all giddy optimism and courage asthe two finally agree to take the plunge, as it were. The scene ends on anunexpectedly shocking note. When Act 2 begins,a whole generation has passed. In another of those aforementioned symbolicmoments, we notice that through one of the floated window panes in theelegantly simple set designed by Kevin Anderson and Micah Harvey, the branchesof an apple tree have grown into thefamily house. It’s a new tree, planted to replace the diseased one that oncestood in the same spot in Act 1. The past grown into the present. Bob McCoy has returned in the role of Johnny,that optimistic twin, now living alone in the family house and seeminglyhaunted - or obsessed – by ideas about genetic determinism he acquired in thewomb. His kitchen floor is strewn with fallen, partially eaten apples; heprunes the invasive branches. He has an estranged son, Samuel (Gorell / FetusTwo), who has visited to reconcile with his father, saying at one point, “You’realone because you drove everyone who cared for you away!” Johnny retorts “Youcan’t outrun a lineage.” Beauty alsoreturns, effusively talking about her 40 years of searching for her father.She’s 95 by now, but still looks 16. Another symbol, or another miracle – toremain young by refusing to abandon familial love? Smokefall is an aptly intriguing titlefor this extraordinary drama. T.S. Eliot used the term in writing about themovement of time in his great poetic swansong, “Four Quartets.” It’s that fogthat can rise in the fading light at close of day, before the dark sets in.Alluring, mysterious, and obscuring all at once, it can be nevertheless acathartic, even sacred time, when past, present, and future join to become asingular, revelatory force. Just like being alive, experiencing Smokefall, the story, requires of us a vigilant attention to the idea of pursuing theredemptive power of love and its potential to reconcile broken, disconnectedhearts. The effort can be exhausting,but also exhilarating. “The attempt is how we live,” as the title of the secondact reminds us. Putting aside all its strange magic and brooding humor for amoment, here’s theatre that is ultimately, lovingly...real. PHOTOS by Aimee Lambes SMOKEFALL / showson August 9, 10, 11, 2019 / Friday and Saturday at 8 PM / Sunday at 2 PM / At The Playground at Ensemble Theatre, 2843 WashingtonBoulevard, Cleveland Heights 44118 / Tickets $20 at: Noah Haidle's SMOKEFALL, presented by Seat of the Pants Productions | | | | | | | | | | | Noah Haidle's SMOKEFALL, presented by Seat of the Pants Productions August 2-11, 2019Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM / Sundays at 2 PMThe Playground at Ensemble Theatre, 2843 Washing... | | |

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Dancers Needed!! Open Casting Call!!
by asia anderson 06 Aug '19

06 Aug '19

Dancers Needed!!! *****Open Casting Call *** Sat - 08/10 - 1-3PM The Movement Project 2592 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113 Tremont, Ohio Contact: 440-941-0779 Audacious Dance is looking for dancers of all skill levels to participate in a showcase, Sept 11th, at the Cleveland House of Blues!!!!! This is not a paid event but a great performance opportunity. Also, the performance will be professionally shot by a photographer and videographer and distributed to all participants. We will be showcasing the following dance styles: Hip hop Heels Jazz Contemporary Musical Theatre Dancers can participate in one genre or more! Rehearsals are every Saturday, from 1-3pm, beginning 08/10 until the showcase ( no rehearsal 08/31 ).Please respond via email or by phone 440-941-0779 to register!

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