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CPH THEATRE ACADEMY Fall Semester begins OCTOBER 5th!
by Nicole Sumlin 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

CPH THEATRE ACADEMY Education Classes for All Ages and Levels Cleveland Play House Theatre Academy begins the Fall Semester classes on October 5th! Whether you have a young artist aspiring to be the next Lin-Manuel, you’re a child or adult looking for a fun adventure after school or work, or a professional actor on the quest to continue building craft, CPH Theatre Academy features courses for everyone! TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES OR FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/education/at-cph/cph-theatre-academy QUESTIONS? email academy(a)clevelandplayhouse.com or call 216.414.7111 Below is just a sample of the new, diverse, and enticing courses offered this semester: YOUTH OPEN DIVISION AGES 8-12 Musical Theatre I Students will dive into the world of musical theatre and build vocal technique for singing and speech while gaining confidence in dance technique that helps tell a story. Students will share a classroom performance with friends and family at the end of the semester. Mondays / 6-8pm Full year: $745.50 / Fall: $296.10 / Spring: $503.37 ADULT OPEN DIVISION Intro to Stagecraft I Explore the technical aspect of theatre in this hands-on offering! Design and artisanship meet as students expand their skills as theatre artists. This survey course will explore the basics of scene design, construction, painting and prop making. Intro to Stagecraft II, offered spring semester, will focus on the processes of lighting, sound, digital projection, and costume design for the stage. Thursdays / 7–9pm Full year: $700 / Fall: $280 / Spring: $442 ADULT PROFESSIONAL DIVISION The Business of the Actor This course will provide the knowledge and allow professional actors to build the skills needed in order to present all of their assets (headshot, resume, reel, website, social media presence, etc.) in a way that makes directors and casting agents take notice. This course will also provide insight into video submissions and self-producing. Application required. Tuesdays / 6-8pm Fall only: $280 All courses will take place at the CPH Administrative Offices, located in Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland For more than eight decades, CPH has offered educational programming as varied as the stories on our stages. Alumni include Academy Award®-winner Paul Newman, Academy Award- and Tony Award®-winner Joel Grey, and Toy Story 3 Director Lee Unkrich, among many other successful film and theatre talents. Faculty from Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House will excite creative potential, fortify aptitude, and nurture the passion necessary for artistic excellence.

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Child Body Doubles Needed ASAP for Major Sports Brand Commercial
by Erin Alyse 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Child Body Doubles Needed ASAP for Major Sports Brand Commercial Looking for two children to double principal actors in a Major Sports Brand Commercial on Sept 21st, 2019. Paid SAG scale; Do not have to be union to apply Must be African-American, and extremely close to height, weight, and wardrobe sizes. See details below. ▪ Male, looks age 12, 4' 6", black hair, short length, brown eyes, boy size 12 ▪ Female, looks age 13, 4' 10", black hair, shoulder length, brown eyes, girl size 12 To submit please email: Angela(a)angelaboehmcasting.com Subject: Child Double INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL: Child's name, location where they currently reside, phone, height, weight and clothing sizes. 2-3 clear photos, at least one full-body. Must be fully available to shoot in the Cleveland area on Sept. 21st.

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Workshop Players' Becky's New Car Runs One More Weekend!!!
by Workshop Players 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

*Becky's New Car* by Steven Dietz directed by Judy MacKeigan Becky Foster is middle-aged, working in middle management. She’s lost in a middlin’ marriage and longs for that proverbial “road not taken.” When a multi-millionaire chances into the car dealership where she works, she is offered that opportunity. It’s true that everything could change, but fear of the unknown causes her to lead a double life … one as a “middle” person and the other as a fabulous new Becky. Will one catch up with the other? Featuring: Kristina Rivera, Mark Hilan, Jonathon McCleery, Matt Tomecko, Dave Hopkins, Kathryn Dean-Dielman and Sarah Blubaugh September 20, 21, 22 Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday show is at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Auditions for Dead Man's Cell Phone
by Eric Kildow 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Kent Trumbull Theatre is holding Auditions for Dead Man's Cell Phone. Auditions will be September 23rd & 24th from 7pm-9pm. Show Dates 11/22-24; 12/6-8. An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative new comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we memorialize the dead – and how that remembering changes us – it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Roles: JEAN - a woman GORDON - a dead man MRS. GOTTLIEB - Gordon's mother HERMIA - Gordon's Widow DWIGHT - Gordon's brother THE OTHER WOMAN/THE STRANGER - has an accent Auditioners should come ready to read from the script. -- Eric S. Kildow Warren, OH http://www.eskildow.com http://fnturg.blogspot.com "Facts are facts and will not change on account of your desires." --Jawaharlal Nehru

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Auditions: Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions for the Classics on Tour production of "Sherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Street"
by Kacey Shapiro 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Classics On Tour Auditions: "Sherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Street" Great Lakes Theater (GLT) announces open auditions for non-equity actors for the Classics On Tour production SHERLOCK HOLMES MEETS THE BULLY OF BAKER STREET, a play for young audiences, written by Education Outreach Associate David Hansen, and inspired by characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle. SHERLOCK HOLMES MEETS THE BULLY OF BAKER STREET will tour to 50 community venues in northern Ohio between February 4 and March 8, 2020, Tuesdays through Sundays, often two performances daily. The play will be directed by GLT Director of Educational Programming Lisa Ortenzi. Synopsis: Join the world's greatest detective as he utilizes his remarkable skills of observation and deduction to confront his most sensational mystery - but who is the Bully of Baker Street? An intrepid band of actors will use humor, logic, and song to perform this original tale (adapted from the works of Arthur Conan Doyle) and provide important lessons in problem solving and empathy. Eligibility: Those auditioning should bring a headshot and resume and prepare two contrasting monologues. Total audition time should not exceed three minutes. Applicants must have a driver license and a reliable automobile. A background check will also be required. Audition slots are available on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Audition sessions will take place in a Playhouse Square Rehearsal Hall, 1650 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, September 25. All auditions are by appointment only. Applicants must schedule an audition online. To schedule an audition appointment, visit the Great Lakes Theater website at http://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions. Available Roles: Seeking four ensemble performers of diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences (age range: 20s - 50s) to portray nine characters. Actors who play a musical instrument are encouraged, though not required, to bring it to the initial audition. All positions are paid. Rehearsal Begins: Monday, January 13 2020 Performance Dates: February 04, 2020 - March 08, 2020 Kacey Shapiro Marketing and Communications Manager Great Lakes Theater 1501 Euclid Avenue, Suite 300 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216) 453-1068 (Office) (216) 767-3415 (Mobile) www.GreatLakesTheater.org<http://www.greatlakestheater.org/> Cleveland's Classic Company performing at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square

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Morticia Mia! Opening Night is FRIDAY! Tickets as low as $8 for kids!
by Bailey Pfohl 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

The Addams Family Fall Youth Production, Ages 9 - 15 OPENING THIS FRIDAY SEP 20 and running through OCT 6 At Near West Theatre<http://nearwesttheatre.org/> Lucas has a "normal" Ohioan family. Wednesday has a secret. Gomez is guilty. Morticia is suspicious. Will the Addams Ancestors bring the night's chaos to a happy ending? "One Normal Night"-Addams Family-style-coming right up! Check out our Instagram (@nearwesttheatre) for a sneak peek at our production photos! Tickets<http://nearwesttheatre.org/pages/the-addams-family> Star Seats $25 General Admission: $10/Adults, $8 Children *General Admission tickets for Opening and Closing Weekend are very limited. Get yours now!* Online: http://nearwesttheatre.org/pages/the-addams-family 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 Office: 216.961.9750

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TONIGHT! MASTERCLASS WITH NATALIE WEISS | AKRON CIVIC THEATRE
by Alexandre Marr 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Acclaimed singer and vocal coach Natalie Weiss conducts a masterclass accompanied by pianist Alexandre Marr on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm at the Akron Civic Theatre. The class will begin with group riffing demonstrations and exercises followed by solo participant performances and critiques from Natalie. All solo spots are filled, however the class has additional capacity for the group riffing session.The evening will conclude with a Q&A. Class admission is $60, payable at the following link: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4332953 Masterclass participants are welcome to bring guests interested in observing the class from the audience. Bio Natalie Weiss gained an international following from her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, "Breaking Down The Riffs". As a private vocal coach and master class teacher, she trains performers across the US and throughout the world. Natalie guides singers with her trademarked method to break down riffs & runs from pop icons and often refers to her mission as “Pop Singing For Dummies.” Natalie is one of the most sought-after voices among new musical theatre writers and is a soloist on several albums by numerous new musical theatre composers. She is part of the vocal ensemble on the acclaimed soundtrack for The Greatest Showman, can be heard on the Original Broadway Cast recording of Dear Evan Hansen as one of the Virtual Community Voices and is one of 4 singers on the main jingles for The Incredibles 2. Other credits include Everyday Rapture on Broadway, national tours of Les Miserables and Wicked and regional productions of Ghost and Chess. Natalie received her BFA in musical theatre from Penn State University. She has plans to develop an online riff course within the next few years. For more info, visit natalieweissofficial.com.

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5th Annual Cle Playwrights Fest October 12
by Playwrights Local 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Playwrights Local Presents THE 5TH ANNUAL CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Saturday, October 12, 2019 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm http://www.playwrightslocal.org/5cpf https://www.facebook.com/events/428888491305921/ ============================== Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Playwrights+Local/@41.5709628,-81.5720509…> All Sessions are Free | Tickets or Reservations Not Required Recommended for Adults & Teens ============================== THIS YEAR’S GUEST PRESENTERS: The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival <http://www.cleveshakes.com/> The Dramatists Guild - Ohio Region <https://www.facebook.com/groups/2024725861111724/about/> Literary Cleveland <http://www.litcleveland.org/> NEOMFA Writing Program <http://neomfa.org/> Radio on the Lake Theatre <http://artsradionetwork.com/podcasting> Young Playwrights Collective <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/young-playwrights-collective-ypc/> WORKSHOP: “Just the Facts, Man”: A Docudrama Playwriting Workshop With Christopher Johnston CRAFT TALK: "Getting Off on the Right Foot: Strategies on Beginnings" With George Brant, hosted by Les Hunter AND NEW PLAYS BY: Adam Benjamin Luke Brett Carol Dolan Charles Ellenbogen Cat Kenney Michael S. Merritt Robert Thomas Noll Elias Richard Stimac Meghan Louise Wagner Plus more to be announced! ========================= FULL LINEUP & INFO http://www.playwrightslocal.org/5cpf/ FACEBOOK EVENT https://www.facebook.com/events/428888491305921/ ========================= PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL http://playwrightslocal.org/

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Casting-Feature Film Body Doubles
by Kelleigh Miller 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Seeking two actresses, age range 20-30, who MUST be strong swimmers for body doubles. You will be in the pool all day long. This is a sag low budget feature. Must be free for a full day on October 11th.PAID position Please send pictures/resumes and include a statement about your swimming ability and experience. Any submission without this will be discarded. info(a)xmucaneproductions.com Links to who will be doubled below: Meredith https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1477794/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1 <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1477794/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1> Paulina https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5165632/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1 <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5165632/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1>

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CASTING CALL FOR IMMERSIVE THEATER EXPERIENCE - KRINGLE'S INVENTIONASIUM
by Mr. Kringle & Company 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Mr. Kringle & Company presents AUDITIONS for Kringle’s Inventionasium Experience Original Characters by Michael Chiappe Directed by Cory Markowitz ABOUT THE PRODUCTION Kringle’s Inventionasium is a fully immersive theater experience. Audiences are invited to Mr. Kringle’s top secret toy lab to help create toys and prepare for the holiday season. Mayhem ensues as guests assist Kringle’s kooky inventing team, and eventually everyone meets with Mr. Kringle for photos and a personal visit! (CLICK HERE <https://mrkringle.com/experience/> to learn more) ROLES & COMPENSATION YOU could be one of Mr. Kringle’s esteemed inventors! These roles offer performers the unique opportunity to experience intensive ensemble and improvisational training to develop, inhabit and live out characters inside a 7,500 sq. ft. fantasy world. You could become an unforgettable part of the holiday season for thousands of audience members! All performances take place at the Inventionasium inside Tower City Center in downtown Cleveland. ROLES open to AGES 17+. Positions are Non-Equity. Flexible scheduling (full & part-time). COMPENSATION: All performers receive hourly compensation for previews & performances. PAY is $10-14/hr. A full-time performer averages $2700/season. AUDITIONS WHEN: Saturday, September 28th from 11am-2pm & Tuesday, October 1st from 7-10pm WHERE: West Park United Church of Christ | 3909 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111 SIGNUP: Email jobs(a)mrkringle.com to schedule. 9/28 - 11am or 12:30pm slots available. 10/1 - 7pm or 8:30pm time slots available. ARRIVE: 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. PREPARATION: Headshots & resumes are appreciated, but not required. Wear comfortable footwear, and dress for play! REHEARSALS & PREVIEWS Rehearsals: October 7th - November 13th, Monday-Wednesday 6-10pm Dress rehearsals: Sunday, November 17th and Monday, November 18th 6-10pm Preview dates: Tuesday & Thursday, November 19 & 21, 5-8pm HOURS OF OPERATION November 23 - December 24th Thursdays & Fridays 3pm-8pm (extended hours Friday, December 20th – 9am-8pm) Saturdays 9am-8pm Sundays 9am-7pm Wednesday, December 18th 3pm-8pm Monday, December 23rd 9am-8pm Tuesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) 9am-3pm (CLICK HERE <https://mrkringle.com/plan/> to view this season’s dates and times in calendar format) PRODUCTION TEAM Artistic Director – Jimmy Langa Director – Cory Markowitz Costume Designer – Michael Chiappe Hospitality Director – Jake Hastings Operations Director – Greg Markowitz This casting notice was posted by The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC

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