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CPT ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR STEP, summer job training for teens
by Auditions at CPT 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

CPT ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THE STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) CPT's STEP is a summer arts-based job training program that engages Cleveland teens from families defined as low-income in a powerful 8-week intensive that focuses on excellence in performance, play creation, physical theatre, writing, production, and set design/construction. 2020 STEP AUDITIONS Students are selected to be a part of STEP through an audition process. There are three opportunities to audition (dates below): MARCH 7, SATURDAY, 1 - 4PM MARCH 14, SATURDAY, 1 - 4PM MARCH 15, SUNDAY, 1 - 4PM Auditions are onsite at CPT (6415 Detroit Avenue) and facilitated by CPT and STEP staff members. * Must be 14 - 19 yrs. old (Cuyahoga County residents) * Cast Audition - Perform a 1-minute piece (dance, monologue, or song) * Tech Audition - Prepare to work creatively to design and create structures * Must RSVP by contacting Molly Andrews-Hinders, STEP Program Director (info below) * Leave name, phone number, & preferred audition * STEP runs June 15 - August 7 including a two week Cleveland Tour! Molly Andrews-Hinders STEP Program Director 216-631-2727 ext. 236 mollyah(a)cptonline.org<mailto:mollyah@cptonline.org> YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED (YOU) Youth interested in auditioning for the STEP cast are highly encouraged to register with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) job registry. CPT is a YOU community partner and summer work site. To register, visit www.youthopportunities.org<http://www.youthopportunities.org/>. (Once the home page loads, a button reading "Apply Today" will appear. Follow that link to register. The link is also at the very top of the home page). CPT's deadline for YOU is March 18th; so, for STEP you need to register by Monday, March 16. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STEP This program is the longest-running arts-based, workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions including those from the City of Cleveland, The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force, and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community.

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CYRANO, MY LOVE - imagines the creation of "Cyrano de Bergerac" - at the Cinematheque!
by Genevieve Schwartz 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

FYI, this film shows next weekend at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave. Admission $10; CSU I.D. holders and those age 25 & under $7. Saturday, March 7, at 6:45 pm & Sunday, March 8, at 8:15 pm Back by Popular Demand! CYRANO, MY LOVE EDMOND France/Belgium, 2018, Alexis Michalik Filmgoers adored this funny, fast-paced, fanciful comedy set in Belle Époque Paris when we showed it in January, so we’re bringing it back. In the movie, Edmond Rostand is a blocked writer beset with debts, so he frantically writes and assembles a motley cast for a new play about a French nobleman with a large nose and an abundance of panache. “Give[s] the Shakespeare in Love treatment to the timeless French play Cyrano de Bergerac…Undeniably entertaining.” –Variety. Subtitles. DCP. 113 min. http://roadsideattractions.com/filmography/cyranomylove/ https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2020/03/cyrano-my-love Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director

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Pulitzer Prize Winning DISGRACED Auditions @ Beck Center!!!
by Scott Spence 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

"E*veryone has been told that politics and religion are two subjects that should be off limits at social gatherings..."~~~**NY Times Review* *Beck Center is pleased to announce auditions for DISGRACED, the winner of **the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Ayad Aktar.* *Director Christopher Mirto will see interested actors by appointment on Sunday, March 8th and Monday March 9th. To reserve your audition appointment please call 216-521-2540 ext 10. * *DISGRACED opens in Beck Center's intimate Studio Theatre space on May 29th and continues through June 28th. Rehearsals will begin sometime after April 19th.* *It is anticipated that two Equity contracts will be available. All non-union actors are paid a stipend as well. AEA contracts for this production are Special Appearance Contracts- Tier One.* *Roles are available for 3 Men and 2 Women {See character descriptions below}* *Auditioning actors will read sides from the script which will be provided several days prior to your audition appointment. Callbacks will likely occur the weekend of March 14th.* *About The Play* Amir Kapoor is a successful Pakistani-American lawyer who is rapidly moving up the corporate ladder while distancing himself from his cultural roots. Emily, his wife, is white; she's an artist, and her work is influenced by Islamic imagery. When the couple hosts a dinner party, what starts out as a friendly conversation escalates into something far more damaging. *Critic's Response* *"DISGRACED...a vitally engaged play about thorny questions of identity and religion in the contemporary world, with an accent on the incendiary topic of how radical Islam and the terrorism it inspires have affected the public discourse. In dialogue that bristles with wit and intelligence, Mr. Aktar...puts contemporary attitudes toward religion under a microscope, revealing how tenuous self-image can be for people born into one way of being who have embraced another." {NY Times}* *"...blistering social drama about the racial prejudices that secretly persist in progressive cultural circles..." ~~~Variety* *"What makes DISGRACED impressive is that Aktar, having invented educated intelligent characters, lets the burgeoning mess articulate itself through their interaction....you rarely feel the playwright nudging them in the right direction."~~~Village Voice* *Character Breakdown* *EMILY*: White female; early-30s; artist; intelligent; her work is inspired by Muslim faith; married to AMIR, though the seams of their marriage are starting to wear. Charming, easy to talk to, and ready for a major leap into the art world. Level-headed and quick to diffuse uncomfortable conversations, especially when interacting with her husband. *AMIR*: South Asian male; around 40 years old; corporate lawyer; married to EMILY; complicated relationship to his Muslim identity; born in America; tough, dark streak, passionate about beliefs. Though a successful lawyer, things have been hard for this him since 9/11; he is quickly put into a stereotypical box because of the color of his skin. *Looking for an actor with similar ethnic background and/or experiences.* *ABE*: South Asian male; around 20 years old; passionate about social justice; arrogance of youth; nephew to AMIR. Parents immigrated from Pakistan to the United States when he was eight years-old. Also has a complicated relationship to being South Asian in America but has tried to assimilate superficially. By then end of the play he does an about-face and zealously embraces his identity, fighting against the “terrorist” stereotype. *Looking for an actor with similar ethnic background and/or experiences.* *JORY:* Black female; mid- to late-30s; successful corporate lawyer and colleague in AMIR’s firm; has everything it takes to become partner: smart, commanding, no- nonsense. Married to ISAAC. Confident and can hold her own in a fight. She chooses order over justice. *ISAAC*: White, Jewish male; around 40 years old; art gallery owner interested in EMILY’s artwork; married to JORY. Charming, funny, a little pretentious, clear about his views and what he likes and dislikes. Likes to argue but doesn’t know when to back down.

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"An Act of the Imagination" March 13- April 5 @ Clague Playhouse
by news＠clagueplayhouse.org 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

An Act of the Imagination by Bernard Slade Directed by Rose Leininger Show Dates: March 13 - April 5, 2020 This masterful suspense tale involves a successful mystery writer whose latest work has strangely turned into a romance - a vivid and adulterous romance. His son, his second wife, and his editor marvel at the truthfulness of the work, remarkable since it is inconceivable that he could ever have had such an affair. Enter a woman intent on blackmail: it appears that Arthur has been trysting away from home. Death stalks: the other woman disappears and evidence incriminates Arthur in her murder. There is a conspiracy to do Arthur in, a conspiracy that entails cunning, deceit, and ingenious plotting. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm Show tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID). Tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1-6 P.M. or online at Clague Playhouse Tickets <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=cplay> In order to make the art of theater more accessible to those in our community, Clague Playhouse is excited to continue to offer FREE Student Ticket Nights! Designated only for Thursday evening performances, students of any age are invited to show their student IDs (or other form of school identification) and attend any Thursday Clague Playhouse showing AT NO CHARGE. Thursday Student tickets are limited and can vary depending on availability per week. Please call the Box Office at 440-331-0403 during regular hours to reserve for any Clague Playhouse Thursday performance, and show a Student ID at the time of ticket pickup. Box Office hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and one hour before curtain time on performance dates. No online reservations can be taken for this ticket type. Free Thursday Student Tickets are subject to availability and MUST be picked up by 7:30pm or they will be released.

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Staged Reading with Feedback @ Stow Players
by Brandi 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Staged Reading (with Talkback) of a new play Looking for a way to spend your Leap Day this year? Take that bonus day and support local theatre. ❤️ We Think of Calming Things Written by Brandi Eaton Saturday, Feb 29th at 7:00 PM Stow Players 5238 Young Rd, Stow OH 44224 *** This show contains some mature themes and some language (PG-13) We’ve got coming-of-age, dysfunctional family relationships, and some death. It’s a real treat.*** Cast (alphabetically): Marc Durbin Ryan Dyke Sue Jeromson Adrienne Jones Jason Leupold Kyla Williger Marta Williger Samantha Woodhill

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2 Men Still Needed For Pippin Ensemble at Workshop Players
by Workshop Players 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Please join us! Workshop Players has Magic to do! Director Dave MacKeigan is still seeking 2 men for the ensemble for Pippin. Please come Monday March 2 at 7 p.m.with a song. And be prepared for movement. Performance dates are March 26,27, 28, 29; April 3, 4, 5. Ensemble: Charlemagne’s Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, The Players – dance ability is a plus for this production. For more information, please contact the director, Dave MacKeigan at Dave(a)davenjudy.net. or 440.396.6232 -- 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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Mamma Mia Selling Fast
by David Hoover 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Friends, The Saint Ignatius Harlequins open *Mamma Mia* four weeks from tonight and tickets are going fast.* Some performances are already 70% full* (with the others close behind) – we don't want you to be shut out! Click here to go to buy your tickets online <https://www.ignatius.edu/students/extracurriculars/drama> *Online sales have NO fees.* The show runs March 27-29 and April 3 & 4 at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts (2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113). Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30; the Sunday performance begins at 5:30. There is plenty of free parking onsite. Tickets are only $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $12 for students. We hope to see you there. David Hoover '03, M.A. *Fine Arts Department* *Drama Director* *Speech Coach* 216.651.0222 ext. 480 dhoover(a)ignatius.edu www.ignatius.edu <http://ignatius.edu> Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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AUDITIONS for PETER/WENDY in 2 WEEKS!
by fctheatre 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

French Creek Theatre<https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/theatre> is pleased to announce auditions for... Peter/Wendy by Jeremy Bloom Directed by Melissa Crum A lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan that strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. An inventive and mesmerizing adaptation that pays homage to the darker themes of J. M. Barrie's original. PERFORMANCES May 29-31, 2020 @ Henry's Barn<https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/north-star-preserve> in Oberlin AUDITIONS Wednesday March 11th / 7:00PM-9:00PM at French Creek Nature Center & Theatre<https://www.google.com/maps/place/French+Creek+Nature+Center+and+Theatre/@4…> Call (440) 949-5200 or email<mailto:fctheatre@loraincountymetroparks.com?subject=PETER/WENDY%20Auditions> to make an appointment CALLBACKS Thursday, March 12th TIME TBD REHEARSALS Beginning late-April ***rehearsals will take place at French Creek Nature Center & Theatre<https://www.google.com/maps/place/French+Creek+Nature+Center+and+Theatre/@4…> until approximately two weeks prior to opening*** PREPARATION Resume and headshot required. Please prepare a one minute contemporary monologue, and an optional one minute folk song. Actors should be open and ready for imaginative play. CASTING Actors of all types, ages 18+ All actors cast receive a $200 stipend

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Auditions - Rock The House Entertainment!
by kelly clymer 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Rock The House Entertainment will be holding auditions for the 2020 Season! We’re looking for the region’s best entertainers – DJs, MCs, and DANCERS! Sunday, March 8th, 2020 Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence, OH 44131 For more info, and to register: https://www.rthgroup.com/talentauditions Contact Entertainment Manager, Kelly Clymer, with any questions. Kelly.clymer(a)rthgroup.com

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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Hello NEOHIOPAL friends! I am Daren Stahl, also known as “Helen Todd’s husband” if you are in the musical theater or opera scene in CLE☺️. If you are looking for new headshots or your first headshot. Or, if you need a production photographer, I have much of my work available for preview in the links below. Postings on a NEOHIOPAL are packed with audition notices. Auditions are everywhere! Why wait to look fabulous for your next audition ?! Book your NEW NEW LOOK headshot today! Peace,~Daren Stahl PhotographyContact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com Daren Stahl Headshots$80 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. Longer sessions available. Headshot Portfolio: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Headshot-Sessions/Studioheadshots/ "Daren, you really did an amazing job on these photos..... breath taking. You have no idea how happy and pleased I am." "Thank you so much for capturing my beauty." ~Lorrainna "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn "You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness....we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone" ~ Julie Production shots are one of the best ways to promote your theater’s product. I can help you get the word out for your next project. Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has worked for: Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Heights Youth Theater, Hathaway Brown School, Theatre in the Circle, and more! "Thanks to Daren Stahl photography for the great pictures!" ~ Mercury Theatre Company Production Photography $275 for a full-company dress rehearsal. Full Gallery access, downloads, and prints made available. SMALLER ENSEMBLES PAY LESS! To learn more about Daren and view his production portfolio click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ To view Daren's pricing page and for longer portrait sessions, SENIOR PORTRAITS TOO and more, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com OR you can contact through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photography

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