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The Singing Angels Chorus for 2nd & 3rd Graders
by Carol Thompson 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

The Singing Angels Littlest Angels Training Chorus ENROLL NOW! Classes started Saturday, February 8th, 2020 but we are still accepting new members. The Singing Angels experience for second and third graders! We teach beginning singing and performing skills, rhythm and music theory, and our program features special concert opportunities! Our instructor is a K-8 music teacher in Cuyahoga County. Rehearsals: Saturdays, 9:15 am to 10:15 am There are a total of 14 rehearsals. Call or e-mail to enroll in The Littlest Angels Training Chorus, Carol Thompson (216) 432-5555 ext. 1700; carol(a)singingangels.org<mailto:carol@singingangels.org> Classes are held at our rehearsal studios: 3600 Biddulph Avenue, Suite A Cleveland, Ohio 44109 www.singingangels.org<http://www.singingangels.org> The Singing Angels is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

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CAROL LESLIE-SCOTTISH JAZZ VOCALIST & THERON BROWN APPEAR AT THE BOP STOP 28 MARCH
by Carol Leslie Vocalist 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

On 28th March, 8pm-10pm, you can enjoy a night of jazz, blues, R & B, contemporary, torch songs, a dizzying amount of talent, at the Bop Stop @ The Music Settlement, on Detroit, NE Ohio's "jazz listening room." Carol Leslie, from Edinburgh, Scotland, returns to the stage to sing jazz ballads, swing, contemporary and driving' blues. Working with her that night is an ensemble that's dynamic & multi-faceted; educators, composers, recording artists in their own right - Theron Brown, jazz & blues pianist (you may have seen him starring with Don Cheadle in Miles Ahead), Bobby Selvaggio on sax (such a thrill to have him return to Cleveland from NYC), Aidan Plank on bass, Dan Bruce on guitar, and Sunny Tabler on drums. Grab a few sips, eat a few bites, sit back and relax, enjoy the show. Get your tickets early! Parking adjacent, or on the street. Easy to reach - 2W to W28th exit left, turn left, then right on Detroit, and it's on your right about a long block west. Easy peasy! https://www.themusicsettlement.org/calendar/2020/03/28/carol-leslie-with-th… Please feel free to forward this to family and friends. Make a night of it! -- *Carol Leslie* *TORCH SONGS BY TWILIGHT* *Jazz - R & B - Broadway - Blues* *216.763.1806* *carol.leslie.jazz(a)gmail.com <carol.leslie.jazz(a)gmail.com>*

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The Scottsboro Boys Beck Center & BW Collaboration
by Julie Gilliland 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

The Scottsboro Boys Now - February 23, 2020, Mackey Theater Produced by Beck Center for the Arts in collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program Free Pre-Show Talk on Sunday, Feb 16 at 2:15 pm & Saturday, Feb 22 at 7:15 pm. with Peter Lawson Jones Nominated for 12 Tony Awards (r), The Scottsboro Boys is the ninth annual Baldwin Wallace University Music Theater <https://bwmt.bw.edu/> Program Collaboration. Regional Premiere. Based on the Scottsboro Boys' trial. Created by Kander & Ebb. Like Cabaret and Chicago this musical creates a dynamic social critique. Tickets at https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/the-scottsboro-boys This production contains adult content and language Creative Team * Music and Lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb * Book by David Thompson * Directed & Choreographed by Jon Martinez * Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) "'Scottsboro' contains what might be the most beautiful song they (Kander & Ebb) wrote - 'Go Back Home,' a mournful ballad of longing enough to bring to tears anyone who ever has been away and in trouble" - CHICAGO TRIBUNE Presented with the support of FGI Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Francine M. Gordon, Trustee.

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PRESS RELEASE: Humor takes a sound bite out of politics at CVLT with the River Street Playhouse production of ‘The Taming’ Feb.21-March 7
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

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Pre-Professional Summer Dance Intensive in Cleveland!
by Rebecca Leuszler 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

TMP SUMMER INTENSIVE 2020PRE-PROFESSIONAL (12 - 18 YRS)JULY 27TH - AUGUST 1ST, 2020This one week intensive is geared for serious-minded dancers interested in furthering themselves as creative artists and who wish to deepen and grow their technical and performance knowledge. This intensive provides a rigorous daily schedule in professional training, creative practice and rehearsals taught by TMP artistic directors, company members, as well as notable guest artists in the dance community. The program will focus on modern dance technique, contemporary, ballet, improvisation, composition, injury prevention and somatic practices. In addition to movement courses, the program includes courses designed to prepare young artists for a career in dance, such as resume building, dance on film and marketing. As part of our marketing course, each artist will receive dance action shots for their portfolio. *PROGRAM DETAILS* *Date: *July 27th - August 1st, 2020 *Time:* 10am-4pm (M-F) Noon - 9:30 pm (Sat) *Location: *Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113 (Tremont, Ohio) Note: The last day of the intensive will be held at Parma-Snow Branch Auditorium (2121 Snow Rd, Parma, OH 44134). *Pricing:* - Tuition Fee: - $385 (Early-Bird) - $400 (Full-tuition) - *Payment plans are available!* - *Inquire by emailing Rebecca at **rebecca(a)themovementproject.org <rebecca(a)themovementproject.org>!* - Tuition Fee Includes: - 1 Week of Classes - Digital copies of SummerWorks 2020 Performance & Dance Action Photo. - TMP Summer Intensive Tank Top - Housing Available upon request (additional fees apply) - *Check out our Pre-Professional Track Audition Tour HERE <http://www.themovementproject.org/summer20> to find an audition near you! * If you are a pre-professional student (12-18 yrs old) you must attend an audition for level placement. If you can not attend one of our scheduled auditions, you can submit a video submission.

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Heathers School Edition Opens February 24th
by Nina Fisher 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

WHAT: Heathers School Edition at MAD* Factory Theatre Co WHEN: February 28- March 8. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00, Sundays at 2:00. (There will be a special understudy matinee performance on Saturday February 29 at 2:00). WHERE: Horizon Science Academy, 760 Tower Blvd. Lorain, Ohio 44052 TICKETS: Adults $15, Students and Seniors $12 at the door, general admission. Understudy matinee is $10 all tickets. SHOW IS RATED PG-13! FOR MORE INFO: Call 440-774-7062 or email themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, Desperate Housewives), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and director Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man), Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. Are you in, or are you out?

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NEXT WEEKEND: FEB 22 - MAR 14 | Breakout Session (or Frogorse) at CPT - a new play inspired by Cleveland's Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice
by Caitlin Lewins 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

Cleveland Public Theatre presents Breakout Session (or Frogorse)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2019-2020/breakout-session-o…> By Nikkole Salter Directed by Beth Wood Can society legislate a change of heart? A World Premiere play inspired by Cleveland's Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice. FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 14 Can a society legislate a change of heart? In Breakout Session (or Frogorse), inspired by Cleveland's Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, a corporate training company is vying for the contract for anti-bias training with Cleveland's Police Department. When the white facilitator tosses the approved curriculum out the window, the session spirals. Can a mantis shrimp and a crocodile teach us about building trust and the strength of vulnerability? Commissioned by CPT with funding from the National New Play Network (NNPN). FEATURING: Enrique Miguel, Jess Moore, Beau Reinker, Tina D. Stump*, Nicole Sumlin*, Jimmie Woody+ THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan - Producer Sheffia Randall Dooley+ - Assistant Director Colleen McCaughey - Production Stage Manager Inda Blatch-Geib - Costume Designer Benjamin Gantose - Lighting & Scenic Designer Obediya Jones-Darrell** - Composer *Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. +2019/2020 Premiere Fellow **2019/2020 Kulas Composer Fellow Tickets are $15 - $35 Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Preview, Monday, & Thursday: $15 Fridays & Saturdays: $35 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 x501. Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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THIS WEEKEND: FEB 13 - 16 | CPT & Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي present وبعدها التقينا And Then We Met…
by Caitlin Lewins 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

Cleveland Public Theatre & Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي Present وبعدها التقينا And Then We Met…<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2019-2020/%d9%88%d8%a8%d8%b9…> Created by the ensemble members of Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي with Raymond Bobgan & Faye Hargate Directed by Raymond Bobgan & Faye Hargate FEBRUARY 13 – 16 On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, doors open at 6:45pm and the show begins promptly at 7:30pm. On Sunday, doors open at 2:15pm, and the show begins promptly at 3:00pm. Four strangers from remarkably different backgrounds come together and their lives are changed. وبعدها التقينا And Then We Met… celebrates the power of overcoming prejudice and the struggle to balance responsibilities to family, country, religion, and to ourselves. Performing their own personal stories, Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي is a Cleveland Public Theatre program created by, for, and with Arabic-speaking communities. The ensemble of artists is open to all people who share a heritage from Arabic-speaking cultures and a curiosity and passion for theatre. This play is bilingual, presented in English and Arabic with subtitles. ENSEMBLE Abbas Alhilali, Ebaa Boudiab, Issam Boudiab, Jamal Julia Boudiab, Hussein Ghareeb, Amro Handousa, Ahmed Kadous, Omar Kurdi, Shirien Muntaser, Haneen Yehya, Ahlem Zaaeed with additional contributions by Hana El Badawi CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan – Producer Faye Hargate – Line Producer Marissa Green – Stage Manager Alison Garrigan – Costume Designer Hussein Ghareeb – Scenic Designer Nisrine Khazaal – Board Operator / Translation Consultant Jeremy Paul – Lighting Designer ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jamila Alhaib, Abbas Alhilali, Prof. Alia Almashni, Pierre Bejjani, Ebaa Boudiab, Issam Boudiab, Jamal Julia Boudiab, Hon. Joe Cimperman, Irene Farah, Dr. Michel Farah, Hussein Ghareeb, Prof. Ahmad Hamo, Dr. Wael Khoury, Alma Khoury Korkor, Abdelghani Kitab, George Koussa, Omar Kurdi, Rebecca Mayhew, Dr. Widad Mousa, Shirien Muntaser, Dr. Abed el-Rahman Tayyara, Ruth Tracy, Manar Yared, Haneen Yehya, Nazek El Halabi Yehya, Isam Zaiem Tickets: $12-18 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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FINAL WEEKEND FOR LOVE LOSS AT TWIN MASKS!!
by Claudia Lillibridge 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

This is the final weekend of performances of Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman at Twin Masks Performing Arts Center in Twinsburg. Directed by D. Keith Stiver, the cast includes Jenny Barrett, Sue Cohen, Annette Fernandez, Margo Parker, Jessie Pollak, Paige Schiller, and Brenda Willis. Tickets are $15.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Seniors and Students. Tickets are available for purchase now via our website (www.twinmasks.org <http://www.twinmasks.org/?fbclid=IwAR1fYwdlwJSpADFYISgIC2FpEIKdNIgSFYAwnjA6…>) or by calling 330-888-3211. We accept cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Production dates are February 14 and 15, 2020. Box office opens at 7:30pm and performances begins promptly at 8pm. Rights secured by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. TMPAC is an intimate, 50 seat theatre, and it is strongly suggested to purchase tickets online. Our theatre is located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, in between The Silent Mind and the laundromat, right off the square in the center of Twinsburg. FREE parking is available directly in front of our building, as well as on street parking. THE STORY: A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman. "Funny, compelling…Brought down the house…but [the play] is not a comedy: A story about black cowboy boots becomes a sad tale of being underappreciated in a relationship; a tale of two women shopping for their wedding outfits ends bittersweetly; and the recollection of a new bra is a quiet testament to a women's search for dignity while undergoing treatment for breast cancer." —NY Times. "So funny and so powerful; so dear and sweet; so remindful of our female wiles, our worries, our insecurities, our remembrances of mother, father, sisters, brothers, lovers—I think it can't miss." —WowOwow.com. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FWowOwow.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3…> Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to producing intimate, thought-provoking shows that engage, entertain and encourage audiences to consider different perspectives and points of view. TMPAC is a proud member of OCTA and AACT.

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Frozen Opens in Twinsburg! Feb 22-23
by Shonna Nitzel 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

***FROZEN KIDS – FEBRUARY 22ND & 23RD IN TWINSBURG*** Embark on an ice-filled journey of discovery with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Sven and all their Frozen friends in Twinsburg this February. Frozen Kids is a spectacular 30 to 45 minute musical adaptation of the Disney favorite presented by the Twinsburg Community Theatre. The musical includes songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. Established in 1996, Twinsburg Community Theatre provides fans with stunning scenes and an incredible cast. Come see a jaw-dropping performance directed by Shonna Talley Nitzel this February. Performances will be held at R.B. Chamberlin Middle School, 10270 Ravenna Road in Twinsburg. Show times are as follows: Saturday, February 22nd at 7:00 PM Sunday, February 23rd at 1:00 PM Sunday, February 23rd at 3:00 PM Pre-sale tickets are available online only for $8 at TwinsburgTheatre.com. Senior and junior discounted tickets are on sale for just $5 each. For more information, visit TwinsburgTheatre.com or like Twinsburg Community Theatre on Facebook. -- Shonna

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