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Abrepaso Flamenco announces pre-professional training program & auditions
by Alice Blumenfeld 15 Jul '20

15 Jul '20

*💃ABREPASO flamenco💃 * ****Audition Announcement**** What: ABREPASO flamenco is starting a pre-professional training program beginning Fall of 2020 through Spring of 2021 in flamenco dance and is holding auditions for 5-7 dancers. Who: No prior flamenco experience necessary; dance experience strongly recommended. Must be 16 years or older. First round of the audition is online. Please fill out this Google Form https://forms.gle/P92UauEsDBEDv7yX7 & send resume and video samples to aliceblumenfeld(a)gmail.com with subject “audition” by August 20th, 2020. Artistic Director Alice Blumenfeld will call participants for a brief phone interview. Acceptance to in-person audition will be via email. Video sample should be 5-10mins in length. Dancers accepted to audition in person: Date: Friday Sept. 4th Time: TBA (evening) Location: Wilhelm Dance Please come in dance attire. If you have flamenco, character, or folklórico shoes, please bring those. Otherwise, jazz sneakers/shoes or converse-like sneakers will work. What we’re looking for: *Professionalism* – professional attitude, willingness to learn and take corrections. Great work ethic and discipline. Applies oneself fully to the steps and accepts challenges. Shows up on time, can commit to the training program. *Enthusiasm* – interest in learning flamenco dance. Dedication and commitment to sustained study. *Coordination* – although no specific dance training required, general sense of coordination, spatial awareness, physical fitness, and rhythm necessary. Audition will include warm-up, flamenco technique exercises, creative movement, a combination, and rhythmic exercises. Benefit to participants: Participants will take flamenco dance & contemporary dance classes with artistic director Alice Blumenfeld from September 2020 - May 2021, receiving dance training, professional skills, learning choreography, along with learning flamenco history. Part of the tuition will cover costs for one custom-made flamenco costume. Students will receive a highly discounted rate for open classes. Participants will have at least one performance opportunity. For more on Blumenfeld, visit https://www.abrepaso.org/artistic-director Training program days/times: mid-September – mid-December & late January – end of May Approximately 200 hours of training Wednesdays: 4-6pm (Julia de Burgos CAC) Fridays: 5pm-8pm (Wilhelm Dance) Saturdays: afternoons, time TBA Tuition: $2,500 of which $500 will be returned upon completion of the program. A costume with a value of appx. $250 is included in tuition. No refunds. 50% deposit due at the beginning of the program. Second half of tuition due January 1, 2021. *Scholarships/financial assistance are available*. For more on ABREPASO & Alice Blumenfeld, please see: http://www.abrepaso.org/ For questions, please contact Alice at aliceblumenfeld(a)gmail.com

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Cast for THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Equality Productions
by Richard Zenk 15 Jul '20

15 Jul '20

Equality Productions is proud to announce the cast and team for THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson. The online production will be available in late August. Our cast: Olympe de Gouges - Olivia King (Akron, Ohio) Charlotte Corday - Caitlin (Cat) Feldman - (Ontario, Canada) Marie Antoinette - Melissa Morris (Toronto, Canada) Marianne Angelle - Jailyn Harris (Cleveland, Ohio) Our stage manager: Faith Roush (Kent, Ohio) Our dramaturg: Judea Lowe (Cleveland, Ohio) Our producer: Richard Zenk with Equality Productions (Cincinnati, Ohio) Our director: Lana Sugarman (North Canton, Ohio)

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TRAIL MAGIC named award winner at Indie Festival!
by Bette Lou Higgins/Eden Valley Enterprises 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

TRAIL MAGIC named award winner at Indie Festival! I am so excited to announce that our TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY was awarded 2nd place in the Short Documentary Category of the International <http://www.theindiegathering.com/home.html> Indie Gathering on July 9, 2020! The film will be shown at the event in March, 2021. Details are still being finalized, so check our calendar page <http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/calendar.htm> often for up-to-date information. Can't wait that long to see the film? You can purchase a DVD <http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/progdesc/gatewood/tmfilminf/tmdvd.htm> of the documentary or storytelling program or contact us <mailto:blheve@edenvalleyenterprises.org> to arrange a presentation of these or any of our <http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/progdesc/progdesc.html> programs. Be sure to check our calendar <http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/calendar.htm> often to find out if TRAIL MAGIC is playing near you. To unsubscribe to this mailing list or arrange for a program for your group, simply reply to this e-mail with your request. BL Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Free Virtual Radio Play Performance of The Time Machine
by Shaker Arts Council 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

On July 25, 2020 via Zoom, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) will present Radio on the Lake Theatre’s radio play performance of *The* *Time Machine*. The science- fiction classic is adapted from the story by H.G. Wells, *The Time Machine* takes listeners on a journey to the year One Hundred Thousand and Eighty and a world where beauty and terror live side by side. This is a unique opportunity. The performance gives the viewer the chance to not only hear but also see how special effects are created. The virtual Zoom performance will be held at 7:00pm and is a part of *Stay-in-Place Productions*, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. The performance is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. *Click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/the-time-machine.html> for more information and to register <http://www.shakerartscouncil.org>* This SHAC Stay–in–Place Production is made possible by a grant from NOPEC. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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The Fine Arts Association Job Openings
by Jackie DiFrangia 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

The Fine Arts Association (Willoughby, OH) is seeking a Tap Instructor (Dance Department) and Percussion Instructor (Music Department) to add to our faculty. The positions will be open until filled. Click the links below to learn more about the job postings and application process. Tap Instructor https://www.fineartsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tap-Instruct… Percussion Instructor https://www.fineartsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Percussion-I… Thank you! Jackie DiFrangia Education Coordinator Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (p) (440) 951-7500 ext. 119 (e) jdifrangia(a)fineartsassociation.org<mailto:alombardi@fineartsassociation.org> (w) fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/>

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COREY COTT (Bandstand, Newsies, Fox's "Filthy Rich") leads another week of M.A.D. Talks at STAGECRAFTERS
by Crafters, Stage 12 Jul '20

12 Jul '20

*Stagecrafters Theatre* *Creative Connections* * M.A.D. TALKS* *MUSIC / ACTING / DANCE* *Stagecrafters Theatre* announces another week *M.A.D. Talks (Music/Acting/Dance)*, a discussion series with alumni and special guests working across the entertainment industry! *July 13-July 16* *COREY COTT* (*Bandstand, Newsies, Gigi, Fox's "Filthy Rich"*) *JEREMY GOLD KRONENBERG and ROBERT ANTHONY JONES* (*Finding Neverland, The Phantom of the Opera*) *JOAN ALMEDILLA and CJ UY* (*The King and I, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar*) *CHRISTOPHER CHEN* (*Guys and Dolls, National Commercials: GEICO, DIRECTV, "The Laundromat," "Modern Family," "The Mindy Project," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine")* 3:45pm-5:00pm / Monday-Thursday / $79 Per Week https://orangerec.ce.eleyo.com/course/2269/summer-camps-2020/m-a-d-talks-4-… Calling all Crafters! What does this incredible group of Broadway, Film & TV Performers, Musicians, Directors, Agents, Writers and Teachers share in common? They’re all Crafters, and we’re going to give them a call! Join us for a series of virtual talk-backs featuring Stagecrafters alum (and special guests!) to discover how they got from Orange to the Big Apple! Featuring: Vanessa Bayer (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - 7 seasons) Joan Almedilla (*The King and I, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar*), Jordan Matthew Brown (The Book of Mormon), Michael Cassara, CSA (Michael Cassara Casting, NYC), Toni Cervino (Voiceover Artist), *Christopher Chen *(*Guys and Dolls, National Commercials: Geico, DirectTV) *Max Chernin (Bright Star, Sunday in the Park with George), Andy Collopy (Music Director/Conductor: The Lightning Thief, Daddy Long Legs, Oklahoma!), Casey Cott (CW’s “Riverdale”), Corey Cott (Bandstand, Newsies, Gigi, Fox's "Filthy Rich"), Ben Fankhauser (Newsies, Beautiful, Spring Awakening), *Nick Gehlfuss *(*NBC's Chicago Med*), KJ Hippensteel (Mrs. Doubtfire, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, 9 to 5, The Wedding Singer), Brooke Jacob (Founder: Scamper Theatre Kids, NYC), Robert Anthony Jones (Finding Neverland, The Phantom of the Opera, 101 Dalmatians), Andrew Kober (Beautiful, School of Rock, Sunday in the Park with George, She Loves Me, Les Miserables, Hair, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) , Jamie Koeth (Jekyll and Hyde, Jamie Koeth Studio), Jeremy Gold Kronenberg (Director/Teacher, NYC), Gordon Leary (Bookwriter/Lyricist, NYC), Jessie Linden (Drummer/Percussionist: Come from Away, Aladdin, Beetlejuice, West Side Story), Brittany Perlmuter (Agent: ICM Partners, NYC), Leah Reiser (Mamma Mia), Robb Sapp (The Lion King, Wicked, Shrek), Elena Shaddow (The King and I, The Visit, The Bridges of Madison County, La Cage Aux Folles, The Woman in White, Nine, Sweet Smell of Success, Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, The Light in the Piazza), Jared Stein (Music Director: American Idiot, Spring Awakening, Hair, Rent), *CJ Uy *(*The King and I*), Barrett Wilbert Weed (Mean Girls, Lysistrata Jones, Heathers) Alex Wyse (Waitress, Spring Awakening, Lysistrata Jones, Wicked, Writer/Producer, NYC) https://orangerec.ce.eleyo.com/course/2269/summer-camps- 2020/m-a-d-talks-4-teens-music-acting-dance -- Stagecrafters Youth Theatre 32000 Chagrin Blvd Pepper Pike, OH 44124 216-831-8601 www.orangerec.com stagecrafters(a)orangecsd.org Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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BERKO—HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE: CONTROVERSY OVER HAMILTON, SHAW FESTIVAL, LES BLANKS, JESSE EISENBERG, YOU: THE NEXT MUSICAL STAR?, BROADWAY AT HOME and more
by Roy Berko 11 Jul '20

11 Jul '20

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* To read the newest of my columns (7/11/2020) about local and national entertainment events offered on-line, information about CLE theatres, and other arts recommendations go to: https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/2020/07/berkohere-there-and-everywhere.html *•••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Live Chat with filmmaker extraordinaire Mikhail Tot
by Johnny Wu 11 Jul '20

11 Jul '20

This Monday, July 13th at 7pm EST, join us for a live chat with filmmaker extraordinaire Mikhail Tot on his filmmaking and singing career. Click on the link that will take you to YouTube and Set Reminder so you will be notified when we go live. https://youtu.be/QwxkCdc67Jc #filmmaking #singer #livechat #experience #filmmaker -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com [1] youtube.com/mdifilm inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Producer (2015-2020) 75th Cleveland Cultural Gardens' One World Day August 30, 2020, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org [2] Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 22-23, 2021 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Links: ------ [1] http://www.mdifilm.com [2] http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

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Free Summer Outdoor Cabaret at the Fine Arts! Sat., July 25, 2020 at 7 pm
by Ann Hedger 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

FREE SUMMER CABARET AT FAA! "THE CURE FOR YOUR QUARANTINE BLUES" Saturday, July 25th, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – WEATHER PERMITTING PRICE: FREE!!! (Donations Accepted) <https://www.facebook.com/events/281012629914782/> WHO The Fine Arts Association regulars: Haley Gagnon, Kyle Lorek, J.J. Luster, David Malinowski, and Emily Stack! WHAT Get rid of those quarantine blues and head over to FAA for a fun, summer-themed cabaret. Come enjoy songs from Broadway, Disney, and other standards as we celebrate summer and the joys of getting to perform for YOU once again! * We encourage everyone to wear a mask when not seated on the lawn. * We will do our best to promote social distancing measures during this event. * Bring your lawn chair or a blanket, FAA cannot provide seating. * Feel free to bring a snack and/or a beverage to enjoy during the performance. WHEN Saturday, July 25th, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – WEATHER PERMITTING WHERE The Front Lawn and Marous Brothers Stage of The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094 Check out our FaceBook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/281012629914782/ Ann Hedger Programming Coordinator 440-951-7500 x103 ahedger(a)fineartsassociation.org<mailto:ahedger@fineartsassociation.org> __________________________ The Fine Arts Association All the Arts Under One Roof 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/>

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Amanda Powell offers SING YOUR STORY, musical "deep-dive" for singers
by Amanda Powell 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

Apollo's Fire's Artist-in-Residence for Outreach Performance, Amanda Powell offers a unique online class for singers. *Sing Your Story <http://amandapowell.info/sing-your-story>* This series is for people who have some experience with singing and want to further explore their unique voice and expression. We will explore technical aspects of the voice through vocalizing and breath strengthening exercises. At the core of our time together, we will focus on singing songs and making sounds that emotionally move and inspire us. As we journey through the series, we will use improvisation, writing, song exploration and unique ways of joining our voices together. “Sing Your Story” invites you to connect with the musical expression deep within you and cultivate an even greater joy of singing! Short intro video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBJ_AIv3iUU&t=1s> 4 weeks on Wednesday evenings at 7pm EST Session #1: August 5, 12, 19, 26 90-minute session together $160 Caps at 12 participants More info and registration <http://amandapowell.info/sing-your-story> *Amanda Powell loves to explore the crossroads of vocal technique and deep musical expression. She is a student and teacher of healthy singing and vocal production, as well as a master storyteller through song. Amanda has served on the voice faculty at a number of schools and currently teaches at Cleveland State University. Amanda enjoys a diverse performance career that includes baroque, classical, folk, jazz and global music performance. * -- Amanda Powell 413.949.3366 Soprano, www.amandapowell.info Adjunct Professor of Voice, School of Music, Cleveland State University <http://www.csuohio.edu/class/music/amandapowell> Artist-in-Residence for Outreach Performances, Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra <https://apollosfire.org/about/artist-in-residence/> Director of Music and Worship, Disciples Christian Church

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