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Final Weekend for WHEN WE WERE YOUNG & UNAFRAID
by Craig Joseph 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Seat of the Pants' latest production of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID, by Sarah Treem, plays for just one more weekend, March 13-15, Friday and Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM. We're performing at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 East Pioneer Trail in Aurora, OH 44202. The production stars Derdriu Ring*, Kelly Strand, Morgan Brown, Amy Fritsche*, and Andrew Knode. The production team includes: director Craig Joseph, assistant director Kyle Huff, stage manager Sam Landgraf, scenic designer August Scarpelli, costume design by McCarty & Morgan Custom Theatrical Costumes, lights by Craig Kollai, sound by Maggie Hamilton, props by Lisa Wiley, and intimacy direction by Casey Venema. (* = members of Actors' Equity) Tickets can be purchased at www.whenwewereyoung.eventbrite.com, and an industry discount code - CLETHE - will take $5 off the price when you purchase in advance, online. In the early 1970s, before Roe v. Wade, before the Violence Against Women Act, Agnes has turned her quiet bed and breakfast into one of the few spots where victims of domestic violence can seek refuge. But to Agnes’s dismay, her latest runaway, Mary Anne, is beginning to influence Agnes’s college-bound daughter, Penny. As the drums of a feminist revolution grow louder outside of Agnes’s tiny world, Agnes is forced to confront her own presumptions about the women she’s spent her life trying to help. “Ms. Treem…finds the feminist flux and foment in an era that has been more traditionally presented as comically awkward and quaint. She has come up with a smart and exciting premise to bring characters of different backgrounds—and different notions of what it means to be a woman at a pivotal historical moment—into proximity and conflict.” (The New York Times) **This production contains adult language and sexual situations appropriate for high school-aged audience members and older. -- *Craig Joseph* Director : Actor : Curator : Writer : Speaker

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ACT - Hair - Men Needed
by Marc Howard 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

MEN NEEDED FOR HAIR! As it seems to be the norm these days with most theaters, we are in desperate need of men for Aurora Community Theatre's production of Hair. If you or someone you know who may be interested, please contact the director at - marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com

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Ask Your Representatives to Sign NEA Funding Letter
by Mary L. Davis 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

The Congressional Arts Caucus and Senate Cultural Caucus are in the process of collecting signatures of members of Congress who are supportive of funding the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) at $170 million in the fiscal year (FY) 2021. Please take two minutes to request that your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators sign onto the letter. These "Dear Colleague" letters mean congressional appropriators have started the cycle for the FY 2021 appropriations process. In each of the FY 2018, FY 2019, and FY 2020 cycles, the Trump administration sought to eliminate the NEA; however, Congress strongly rejected that proposal on a bipartisan basis each year, and actually increased NEA funding every year. In fact, FY 2020 saw the largest increase in funding for the NEA in six years and the highest level of funding for the Endowment in a decade! This increase can be attributed, in part, to the tremendous grassroots advocacy of arts advocates last year. This year, Americans for the Arts and our arts colleagues are urging Congress to fund the NEA and the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) at a level of $170 million for FY 2021. Currently, Congressional Arts Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) are leading the NEA funding request letter in the U.S. House, and Senate Cultural Caucus Co-Chair Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) is leading the NEA/NEH funding request letter in the U.S. Senate. Take two minutes now to request that your Congressional leaders sign onto the letters to show their support for the NEA and the arts in your communities! 1000 Vermont Avenue NW 6th Floor Washington DC . 20005 T 202.371.2830 F 202.371.0424 One East 53rd Street . 2nd Floor New York NY . 10022 T 212.223.2787 F 212.980.4857 info(a)artsusa.org www.AmericansForTheArts.org www.ArtsActionFund.org If you were forwarded this email from a friend, click here to subscribe to receive alerts!

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PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s playful production of ‘PIPPIN’ runs March 20-April 11
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

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Vote by Mail - Absentee Voting in Ohio
by Mary L. Davis 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Please VOTE https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-voting-by-mail/#gref ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own homes by requesting an absentee ballot. Absentee voting has many benefits -- You can vote early, it is convenient, it reduces the chance of lines at the polls on Election Day, and absentee ballots are the first votes counted on Election Night. Voters need only fill out and return an application and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is three days before the election in which you want to vote, but voters can submit their application any time. If mailed, absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted. You can also return your absentee ballot in-person to your county board of elections before the close of the polls at 7:30pm on Election Day. You can request your ballot for each individual election beginning on January 1 or 90 days before the date of an election, whichever is earlier, but you must complete and submit a separate application for each election in which you want to vote. Your request must be received by your local county board of elections by noon the third day before the election (usually a Saturday). However, you should submit your request as far in advance of the election as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the board to mail you a ballot and for you to timely return that ballot. STEPS TO REQUEST AND VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT: Complete the absentee ballot request form*. Absentee Ballot Request Forms https://www.ohiosos.gov/publications/#abr English Absentee Ballot Request Form (PDF)(opens in a new window) Spanish Absentee Ballot Request Form (PDF)(opens in a new window) Fill out an HTML request form that generates a PDF which you may print and mail to your county board of elections. Once you have completed your application by providing all of the required information print and sign it. Mail the request form back to your own county board of elections. Wait to receive your ballot in the mail from your county board of elections. If you have questions about your absentee ballot request, you should call your county board of elections or you can track the status of your ballot request as well as your voted absentee ballot through the Voter Toolkit. Return your voted ballot. You can send it by U.S. Mail or deliver it in person to your county board of elections, but the return envelope containing your marked ballot must either be received by your county board of elections prior to the close of the polls on Election Day, or postmarked no later than the day before the election and received by the board of elections no later than 10 days after the election. To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day OR be postmarked by the day before Election Day. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) estimates that it may take two to five days for your voted absentee ballot to be delivered to your board of elections by mail. If you are returning your voted ballot during the week before Election Day, you should take it to USPS no later than the day before Election Day and ensure it receives a postmark as follows: If you use a postage label purchased at a USPS customer service window or vending machine, the date on the label is the postmark. This is the USPS-recommended way to postmark your ballot. If you use postage stamps, ask that it be postmarked.

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Auditions for Straw Hat Theatre 2020
by Amanda Frazier 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Auditions for Straw Hat Theatre 2020 at the Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula, OH (440) 964-3396 Sunday, March 15, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. Appointments encouraged - call (440) 964-3396 to schedule. Drop-ins welcome. Please come prepared with 32 bars from the musical theater genre. There will be an accompanist present. Sheet music is preferred, but not required. If using pre-recorded accompaniment, it must be music only - no vocals. Straw Hat Theatre 2020 lineup: Tuck Everlasting June 12-14, 19-21, 26-27 Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatrical Company Directed by Ave Warren Music Directed by Rebekah Altonen What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure, but gets more than she could have imagined when she meets the Tucks, a family that has become immortal. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck family's unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical July 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 (indoors) Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Directed by Kimberly Godfrey Warren Music Directed by Connie Notter Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Little Matilda Wormwood is an amazing girl with wit, intelligence, and incredible powers. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda's life begins to change when she meets kind schoolteacher Miss Honey, as well as child-hating headmistress Miss Trunchbull. It will take all Matilda's wit and courage to be the heroine her classmates need. The Secret Garden July 31-August 2, August 7-9, 14-15 Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatrical Company Directed by Stephen Rhodes Music Directed by Debra Fleming Orphaned in India, young Mary Lennox travels to Yorkshire, England to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald Craven and his invalid son Colin. The Craven estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life in this tale of forgiveness and renewal. Amanda Frazier Marketing & PR Director Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 (440) 964-3396

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Seeking Skit and Scene Writers for Inspirational “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” Performance Project.
by sue holland johnson 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Seeking Skit andScene Writers for Inspirational “Miracles, Magic andMakeovers” Performance Project. (Please share with your directors, students, casts, social media.) Wake Up and Live’s Actors’Studio (WUAL) is launching its “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” project andinviting skit, scene, playwrights and creative writers to submit 12 - 15-minuteinspirational scenarios to be performed on Cleveland area stages and on “WakeUp and Live With the Arts.” CuyahogaArts and Culture has awarded WUAL a grant for our “Miracles, Magic andMakeovers to Live Your Personal and Career Life on a Higher Level' project. The grant will enable WUAL to performoriginal scenes and skits in live stage events and on “Wake Up And Live Withthe Arts.” Stories the actors tell will portray Universal principles, such as visualization,meditation and affirmations individuals can practice to change their minds andbehaviors to eliminate limiting beliefs and self-sabotage and create transformational life changes.. “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers" Skit and Scene Submissionsshould: Address the Concept: TurnYour Life and Career into One of Joy, Health, Wealth and Happiness! 1. What story is character telling? . Describe some CHALLENGES the character/s have overcome, and / or are currently experiencing . How the character keeps working onaddressing them . How & why the character wants to make changes . Examples of topics which reflect Conflict . FinancialIndependence . Healthy, Happy Relationships (Getting Rid of Toxic People and Situations) . Manifesting Life and Career Dreams . Living Your Best Life. "Miracles, Magic and Makeovers:" The Lawof Attraction . Abuse (Domestic, Addictions, Employment, Elder, Etc.) Guidelines: 2.Scenes and skits should have only 1 – 3 characters. 3. Besuitable to be performed on stage and / or on“Wake Up And Live With the Arts” YouTube show. 4. Be inspirational and uplifting. Offer hope. 5. Offer a non-traditional, thought-provoking approach toanswers and problem-solving strategies to address life changes. 6. Typed in current, standard play writingformat. (Margins, Font, Title page, Cast of characters, Character descriptions, Setting, Page numbers, etc.) IF Selected: 1. 12 - 15 minute Scenes & Skits willbe performed on stage and on “Wake Up And Live With the Arts” 2. Writer's Stipend, plus percentage share (TBD) in net proceeds from live performances. (Writers may submit more thanone scenario for consideration.) SubmissionDeadline: Friday,May 8, 2020. Submissionsand Questions: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors Studio Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com www.wakeupandlives.com

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Summer Dance Intensive - Akron Audition: Seeking dancers ages 12 - 18yrs
by Elyse Morckel 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

TMP SUMMER INTENSIVE 2020PRE-PROFESSIONAL (12 - 18 YRS)JULY 27TH - AUGUST 1ST, 2020 This 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. Dancers who participate in the summer intensive are also eligible to become a TMP community ambassador for the 2020-2021 season. AUDITION DETAILS Date: March 21st 2020 Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm (Registration) 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Audition) Location: Dianna Durkin Dance Studio 767 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, OH 44319 Note: Pre-registration is available online via our website HERE. <http://www.themovementproject.org/summer20> Audition is required: All pre-professional students (12-18 yrs old) must attend an audition for level placement. If you cannot attend an in-person audition, you can submit a video. Please see our website <http://www.themovementproject.org/summer20> for more details.

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NOW - MARCH 21 | Teatro Público de Cleveland & CPT present MARISOL by José Rivera
by Caitlin Lewins 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Público de Cleveland present MARISOL<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2019-2020/marisol/> De / By José Rivera Traducida por / Translated by Aurora Lauzardo & Waldemar Burgos Dirigida por / Directed by Julia Rosa Susa A CPT / Teatro Público de Cleveland Production EN ESPAÑOL / Performed in Spanish with English subtitles MARZO / MARCH 5 - 21 Visited by her Guardian Angel, Marisol Perez learns there is a war in heaven, a revolution to supplant the old and senile God who is turning the cosmos to chaos. Alone, without her protector, Marisol begins a nightmare journey into an apocalyptic world where angels have turned in their wings for machine guns, the moon has not been seen in months, and food has been turned to salt. José Rivera's Obie-Award-winning play is a primal, fantastical, and often humorous contemporary classic inspiring us to wake up and change the world around us. Performed in Spanish with English subtitles. Spanish Production Regional Premiere. Marisol Perez es visitada por su ángel guardián, y así se entera de que hay una guerra en el cielo, una revolución por suplantar al viejo y senil Dios quien está convirtiendo el cosmos en un caos. Sola, y sin la protección de su ángel guardián, Marisol empieza su pesadilla en un mundo apocalíptico en donde los ángeles han intercambiado sus alas por armas, la luna no ha sido vista en meses y la comida se ha convertido en sal. La obra de José Rivera, ganadora del Premio Obie (Premio al Teatro fuera de Broadway) es una pieza esencial, fantástica, y suele ser humorística, contemporánea, clásica, inspirándonos a despertar y cambiar el mundo que nos rodea. Esta obra será presentada en español con subtítulos en inglés. Estreno Regional de la Producción en español. CAST Sylka Edmondson, Elisa Beatris Fuentes Aguirre, Magdalena Godínez Ríos, Gil Peña, Andrew Aaron Valdez+, Hillary Wheelock CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan - Producer Faye Hargate - Line Producer Arina Zaciu - Assistant Director Cole Sajovie - Stage Manager Angelluis Ramon Centeno - Assistant Stage Manager Aaron Benson+ - Scenic Designer Inda Blatch-Geib - Costume Designer James Gillen Kosmatka - Sound Designer Christina Patterson - Board Operator Jeremy Paul - Lighting Designer Hillary Wheelock - Fight Choreographer +2019/2020 Premiere Fellow<https://www.cptonline.org/artist-opportunities/fellowships/> 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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NOW - 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 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '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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