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SANZARU by Greg A. Smith Opens February 14
by Playwrights Local 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

*SAVE THE DATE!* Playwrights Local Presents 2020 Play Lab Workshop Production SANZARU Written by Greg A. Smith Directed by Erik Andrews http://www.playwrightslocal.org/sanzaru/ A new work of devised theater created in Playwrights Local’s 2020 Play Lab incubator Featuring Minor Cline, Lauren B. Smith, & Casey Venema SHOWDATES Friday, February 14 at 7:30 pm Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 pm Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm Special post-show audience response session with Dr. Shane Breaux on Sunday, February 16 VENUE Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44110 SYNOPSIS See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil. Three strangers wake up in an unfamiliar and seemingly inescapable room, with no knowledge of where they are, why they’re there, and--in Morgan’s case--why the hell her eyes have been removed. As their ability to communicate with each other becomes more and more fractured, so too do their relationships and--more worryingly--reality itself. Sanzaru is a thought-provoking and darkly humorous new collaborative work, created in Playwrights Local’s 2020 Play Lab incubator. TICKETS https://bit.ly/2mu1CXY $8 General Admission with Accommodations Upon Request info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8856 CAST Minor Cline……….Ira Lauren B. Smith……….Keegan Casey Venema……….Morgan CRITICAL RESPONSE SESSION Special post-show audience response session with Dr. Shane Breaux on Sunday, February 16 # # #

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Auditions: Sun, Feb. 2 & Tues, Feb. 4 for "Pump Boys and Dinettes" at Clague Playhouse
by news＠clagueplayhouse.org 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Pump Boys and Dinettes Book, Lyrics, and Music by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, and Jim Wann Director/Music Director: Mike Caraffi Choreography: Kim Mihalik Auditions: Sunday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00pm Callbacks: Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00pm Production Dates: Show Dates: May 8 – 31, 2020 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm The Story: The “Pump Boys” sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the “Dinettes”, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off-Broadway. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils. Characters: (NOTE: the instrumentation can be switched from character to character based on ability.) Jim, male, 18+, the host/spokesperson for the band; charming, likable and easy-going. A guy you’d be comfortable listening to all night. Co-owner and operator of the gas station and auto-shop. Excellent singer and rhythm guitar player; principal. Jackson, male, 18+, a bit of a ladies man. Perhaps he has a bit of a wild streak. Employee of the gas station and auto-shop. Excellent player on guitar(s), multi-instrumentalist a plus dobro, steel guitar, mandolin, etc.; principal. L.M., male, 18+, unique, marches to his own drummer. Longtime friend and business partner of Jim. Suspicious of the attention he receives from ladies. Co-owner and operator of the gas station and auto-shop. Strong piano player, all styles. Strong vocal lead and harmony. Moves well, tap a plus; principal. Eddie, male, 18+, quiet, steady. Seen it all. Employee of the gas station and auto-shop. Bass, upright (bowed) and Fender; principal. Rhetta Cupp, female, 18+, Jim’s on again/off again partner and Prudie’s older sister; no-nonsense; co-owner and operator of the Double Cupp diner. Very strong country-rock vocals. Must move well and tap; principal. Prudie Cupp, female, 18+, Rhetta’s younger sister; a bit of a dreamer who longs to find a true romance. Co-owner and operator of the Double Cupp diner. Strong country singer. Must move very well and tap; principal. Please bring a vocal selection in the style of the show. Accompanist will be provided. Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake. Please bring a head shot and resume, if available. If not, a photo will be taken as needed. Please visit www.clagueplayhouse.org to download and print an audition form. A limited number of perusal scripts are available to borrow for 3 days with a $10 refundable deposit from the Clague Playhouse Box Office (Wed.-Sat. 1-6pm). All perusal scripts must be returned by Saturday, February 1, 2020.

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10th Anniversary Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference!
by Jamie Koeth 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

THE GREAT LAKES MICHAEL CHEKHOV CONSORTIUM is humbled and excited to celebrate the 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of our TEACHER & ACTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Led by Master Teachers Mark Monday, Lionel Walsh, Catherine Albers and a full faculty of Associate Teachers, GLMCC is one of only three certified teaching programs of the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique in the United States and is the only organization to be sponsored by a university. This is a program for actors, teachers and all theatre practitioners who wish to pursue Michael Chekhov Acting Technique training and certification in either acting or teaching the technique. Join us this June for our 10th anniversary year on the campus of the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio and help us celebrate with special events for new and returning participants! Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqlsI6SGkY Registration Link: https://www.mountunion.edu/michael-chekhov-acting-technique-certified-actor… Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Website: http://greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com Email questions to GLMCC President and Managing Artistic Director Mark Monday at mmonday(a)kent.edu<mailto:mmonday@kent.edu>

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Hudson Players Presents Sondheim Classic "Company"
by Durbin, Mark H. 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Hudson Players Continues its 75th Anniversary Season with Sondheim's Ground-breaking Musical "Company" The Hudson Players Present "Company" Music and Lyrics Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Directed by Rich Jagunic Musical Director Debra Burkhardt Show dates are : February 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29 at the Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt Street in Hudson Tickets are available at www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com/?fbclid=IwAR223eSTcoHx2DdQR6P8zjALYIledH6-_NER…> or call the box office at 330-655-8522. Group, Senior and Student Discounts are Available! Company is celebrating a major anniversary this year, having premiered on Broadway 50 years ago in 1970. With music and lyrics by Sondheim, and book by George Furth, the production, which highlights the ups and downs of marriage and relationships, was nominated for a record-setting 14 Tony Awards, winning six. The show was considered ground-breaking at the time because unlike most musicals, which follow a well-developed linear plot, Company uses songs presented as short vignettes in no particular chronological order to deal with adult themes and relationships that revolve around one of the character's 35th birthday. While Robert enjoys his bachelor lifestyle, his friends use the celebration of his birthday to push him to get happily married just like they are. As the story unfolds, Robert gets a closer look at what marital bliss involves and is not so sure that marriage is for him. Some of the more famous songs from Company include "Being Alive," "The Ladies Who Lunch," "Side by Side by Side," and "Another Hundred People." Company is directed by Rich Jagunic, with Sonny Sonnhalter as assistant director and Debra Burkhart as musical director. The producers are Mark Durbin and Gary Maher. The talented cast includes Jessica DeFrange, Brad Hills, Karen Spiegler, Brad Kisner, Adrienne Smedley, Will Crosby, Don Bernardo, Jennifer Kubinski, Brian Pichola, Libby Merriman, Sean Donovan, Amanda Smith, Ellie Kelly and Darlene Rocco. This marks the second production as The Hudson Players' celebrates its 75th anniversary season, following a successful run of the comedy Noises Off in November. Because this is the first time Hudson Players has presented Company, ticket sales are expected to be brisk. Production dates are February 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29. Showtime for Friday and Saturday performances is 8:00 p.m.; Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Hudson Players box office at (330) 655-8522 or go online at www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com> for more information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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Sketch Comedy Classes.. For Kids & Teens
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy is pleased to offer LIVE FROM LAKEWOOD, a five week sketch comedy writing and performing workshop coming this Spring! Students will spend 4 weeks learning about sketch comedy writing and will give a live performance of their material on the final night! For more information and to enroll please visit https://www.lakewoodyfa.com/sketch-comedy-class Participants in this class will get first consideration for the eventual launch of the LYFA Sketch Comedy TV Show planned for 2020. Class will be limited to 12 students. Hope to see your "not ready for prime time players" there!

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Critical acclaim for "Margaret Atwood's Alias" at Weathervane Playhouse.
by Fred Gloor 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Kerry Clawson of the Akron Beacon Journal calls Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace, "...a dark thriller that keeps us constantly in suspense..." Full review https://bit.ly/2sTM7vL David Ritchey of the West Side Leader says "The cast helps the story's easy flow. (Olivia) King as (Grace) Marks helps the story flow like a river, sometimes smooth and sometimes in rough rapids. King's performance is worth the price of admission." Full review https://bit.ly/37k9PAl Preview article from the Akron Beacon Journal https://bit.ly/2NyvNrz A psychological thriller from the author of The Handmaid's Tale. Based upon the novel by Margaret Atwood and adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace tells the true story of an Irish immigrant who worked as a household maid in the mid-1800s and was later convicted of murder. Although set in another era, it speaks specifically and almost uncannily to today's audiences. The show addresses issues such as the reception of immigrants, the predatory nature of the powerful, and how others in power conspire to keep their crimes hidden. Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace runs January 16th through February 2nd in the Founders Theater. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 -$23 and can be purchased by calling 330-836-2626 or by visiting www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com> Standard ticketing fees apply. Playwright Jennifer Blackmer will be joining us after the show on Saturday, January 18th for a talk-back. Director, Melanie YC Pepe, says of the show: "Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace is a true-crime story. A murder mystery. Comic. Tragic. A history play. Social commentary. Fact. Fiction. All of these statements are true... if you want them to be." AUDIENCE ADVISORY: The play is recommended for audiences ages 16 and older due to adult content and themes. THE CAST OLIVIA KING Grace Marks ADAM C. ALDERSON Simon Jordan MOLLY CLAY Mrs. Rachel Lavell LAURA NIEHAUS Mary Whitney BROOKE LYTTON Nancy Montgomery RICHARD WORSWICK Jeremiah/Jerome DuPont SCOTT K. DAVIS Thomas Kinnear JOSHUA LARKIN James McDermott THE CREATIVE TEAM MELANIE YC PEPE Director AYRON LORD Stage Manager KEVIN LAMBES Assistant Director TIFFANY BIRD Properties Designer KATIE ROWLAND Sound Designer CHUCK RICHIE Dialect Coach SAMANTHA KAUFMAN Intimacy Director JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Scenic Designer/Lighting Designer/Technical Director KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director JACK-ANTHONY INA Master Electrician JOHN COYNE House Sound Technician Weathervane Playhouse's 2019-2020 Season Support Provided by: Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Beatrice K. McDonald Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation Glenn R. and Alice V. Boggess Memorial Foundation Bridgestone Americas Foundation Clear Gold Audio and Lighting Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret J. Dietz The Dr. Kenneth F. Swanson Fund for the Arts The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce GAR Foundation The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation Helen Davison Fleming Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) Tom and Shelley Koutnik The John A. McAlonan Fund of Akron Community Foundation The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Maynard Family Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC Bill and Ann Lowery Fund W. Paul Mills and Thora J. Mills Foundation Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine In Memory of Patricia Obenour Ohio Arts Council OMNOVA Solutions Foundation The M.G. O'Neill Foundation Peg's Foundation Charles F. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Lloyd L. and Louse K. Smith Memorial Foundation Jean P Stevens Fund of Akron Community Foundation Roush Memorial Fund of Akron Community Foundation The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild The Welty Family Foundation WITAN The Estate of Vaughn Austin L. R. Wilcox Charitable Fund WKSU 89.7 FM

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PIPPIN at CVLT - casting LEWIS
by jacqiloewy＠aol.com 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

We are still looking for a good-looking, in-shape actor in his 20s or 30s to play LEWIS. PIPPIN is being directed by Jacqi Loewy with Musical Direction by Anthony Trifilettiand Choreography by Jen Justice. Rehesarsals start mid-February and the show opens March 20, running for 3 weekends. If interested and available, please email headshot and resume to jacqiloewy(a)aol.com Thank you!

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Mary Poppins Opens Tomorrow, October 24 at Heights Youth Theatre
by Pamela Fine 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

*Mary Poppins * Directed by Kelly Monaghan Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Stage Managed by Alex Boyd *Performance Location: *Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 *Production Dates:* *Opens Tomorrow, Thursday, October 24, 7 PM* Friday, October 25, 7 PM Saturday, October 26, 1:30 & 5 PM Sunday, October 27, 2 PM *Ticket Prices: * $15 Priority Seating (seating in the first three rows) $10 General Admission $9 Senior Citizens/Young Children 6 and Under *HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:* - ONLINE <https://heightsyouththeatre.com/product-category/tickets/> - BY PHONE: 216-395-4989 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00am-3:00pm) - AT THE DOOR (the day of the show) - the box office opens 45 minutes prior to the start of the show

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DJed Swing Dance Party at The Lith Club with Get Hep Swing. Dance lesson from 8-9. Social dancing from 9-12
by Valerie Salstrom 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

You are invited to a swing dance par-tay! No need to attend with a dance partner. No need to have previous dance experience. Feel free to enjoy the concert, enjoy the dancing, and enjoy a fun Friday night with your friends. WHEN - The last Saturday of EVERY month. This month that date is January 25th. WHERE - The Lithuanian Club, 877 E. 185th Street, Cleveland, Ohio DANCE LESSON - 8-9 We usually teach a beginner-friendly Jitterbug lesson but we also like to mix it up and sometimes teach Lindy, Charleston, or Balboa. Come solo or with a friend or friends but, you do not need to attend with a dance partner as we rotate partners during the lesson. The dance champs at Get Hep Swing make learning how to partner dance fun and easy. ENTERTAINMENT - This month we have two DJs to entertain you, Rachel Itsell and Amanda Bell. You can expect the evening to be filled with 3 hours of music that is perfect for dancing Lindy, Jitterbug (East Coast Swing), Balboa, Charleston, Shag and even a little Latin and ballroom too. ATTIRE - Wear what makes you feel good! Wear shoes that allow you to pivot and spin easily. COST - Dances are $12* per person. No pre-event ticket sales, purchase tickets at the door. WHO MAY ATTEND? - We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join, if you have an interest and an open mind, you are in. :) WHO WE ARE - We are the swing dance company Get Hep Swing. Get Hep Swing is lead by owner, founder, and multi-year national and international swing dance champion, Valerie Salstrom. We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American community in the ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has many opportunities for both partners to creatively express themselves and this creates an incredibly empowering and joyful experience. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. Our goal is to make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us for our fun bi-monthly dances the last Saturday of every month at The Lith and the second Friday of the month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple. See www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, 5- week, group classes, private lessons, school programs, performances, and special topic workshops. For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info(a)gethepswing.com *The free dance passes may be used for any of the Get Hep Swing twice-monthly dances except for the following special events which are $15 - The Lakewood dances in February (Valentine's Day) and March (Fundraiser for the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs' youth swing dance program), and the Euclid dances in April (our annual Swing Prom), October (Halloween), November (Friendsgiving) and December (Winter Swing Gala)

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EN-RICH-MENT - CASTING CALLS - "A MIDNIGHT CRY" (Underground Railroad) "SKIN DEEP" ( story -Dr. M.L.K. Jr)
by Betty Smith 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

*EN-RICH-MENT of Stark County presents: **“A Midnight Cry”* *The Underground Railroad to Freedom by James Devita * *…..ALSO* *:* *“Skin Deep” * *The story of Martin Lurther King Jr. by John McTavish and Judith Brocklehurst* *….. “A powerful, affecting, and haunting reminder of the non-violent struggles to overcome prejudice.”….. “This play deserves to be seen again and again.” -Robin Mautner Directed by Caorl McAfee* * Casting Calls:Saturday, February 1st – 1am – 4pm1014 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44704(No appointment, experience, or monologue necessary)* *Rehearsals:* *“A Midnight Cry: Rehearsals begin: Friday, February 7th – 6pm – 9pm Fri. and Mon. 6pm – 9pm Sat. and Sun. 3pm – 6pm (no rehearsals week of spring break)Performances: Thur. April 16; Fri. April 17; Sat. April 18; Sun. April 19* *“Skin Deep” A Staged Reading:Rehearsals begin: End of February (once a week-based on cast availability) March (twice a week)Performance: April 4th, 2020 7pm * *Caorl McAfee caorlsings(a)gmail.com <caorlsings(a)gmail.com> *330-933-1850 *Betty M. Smith* *Executive Director* *EN-RICH-MENT* *www.facebook.com/betty.m.smith.98 <http://www.facebook.com/betty.m.smith.98>* *330-546-7724* *www.en-rich-ment.org <http://www.en-rich-ment.org>* *www.facebook.com/en.rich.ment.1 <http://www.facebook.com/en.rich.ment.1>* http://otwbm.coctv15.com/

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