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ABREPASO dance audition - deadline extended to Aug. 27th
by Alice Blumenfeld 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '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 3-5 dancers. Who: No prior flamenco experience necessary; dance experience strongly recommended. Must be 15 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 27th, 2020. Artistic Director Alice Blumenfeld will call participants for a brief phone interview. 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. 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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School of Dancing Wheels - Fall Session 2020 registration!
by Matthew Bowman 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

The School of Dancing Wheels – Cleveland, OH Fall Session 2020: September 21 - December 12 Our Fall Session 2020 schedule & registration are now available! For the first time ever, classes are now in-studio and online. Classes include: ballet hip hop creative movement jazz funk contemporary tap voice/acting yoga wheelchair technique performance ensemble See our schedule, class descriptions, tuition, COVID-19 health and safety policies, and register today at https://dancingwheels.org/dancing-wheels-school/in-studio-classes/ <https://dancingwheels.org/dancing-wheels-school/in-studio-classes/> For questions, email school(a)dancingwheels.org or call 216.432.0306 ext. 204 to speak with the School Administrator.

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Act Out! Playwriting Workshop with Dr. Mary E. Weems
by Playwrights Local 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

Playwrights Local & Literary Cleveland Present *Act Out!* *A Playwriting Workshop* *With Dr. Mary E. Weems* September 10, 17, and 24, and October 1 (Thursdays) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conducted online/remotely via Zoom $120 ($80 for Literary Cleveland members) In this virtual, interactive 4-session, 2-hour workshop, Dr. Mary Weems will share her technique for writing monologues and short plays as political acts. Participants are asked to bring one to three social issues (racism, the Pandemic, transphobia, religious intolerance, sexism, the environment, poverty, etc) they would like to address in writings for the stage. *Registration at Literary Cleveland* https://www.litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/act-out-playwriting-workshop *About Playwrights Local* Playwrights Local is a theater company in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. We offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Learn more about programs such as our Young Playwrights Collective <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/young-playwrights-collective-ypc/> and our annual Open Call for Submissions <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/submissions/> at http://playwrightslocal.org/. Make your tax-deductible contributions to our 501(c)(3) group at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/donate/. *About the Instructor* Dr. Mary E. Weems' is a poet, playwright, author, performer, imagination-intellect theorist, and social/cultural foundations scholar. Weems is the author of thirteen books including Blackeyed: Plays and Monologues (2015), five chapbooks, most notably “white” (Wick Award), and numerous poems, articles and book chapters. In 2015 Weems was awarded a Cleveland Arts Prize for her full-length drama MEAT.

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Audition for radio version of DRACULA produced by Lake Erie College
by doctor celery 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

The Lake Erie College Department of Theatre announces auditions for Dracula by Bram Stoker based on the 1938 Orson Welles Adaptation produced and directed by Jerry Jaffe (LEC Prof of Theatre) We will be conducting auditions for this audio adaptation over the next 1-2 weeks. Auditions will be by appointment only. Virtual "Zoom" auditions can be scheduled. Also, we will gladly accept video submissions. To schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Jaffe at jjaffe(a)lec.edu<mailto:jjaffe@lec.edu> Auditions will consist of a brief interview AND 2 short monologues. One will be from the play and the other will be one of your own choosing (20th century British comedy please). Further details and sides will be provided when you contact us. All parts are available and casting is open to everyone, students, faculty, staff, and community members. All casting will be made without regards to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, or disability. (Please address all questions or concerns to Dr. Jaffe). All rehearsals will be conducted remotely and with all best practices for social distancing and public health. We will consider actors who are non-local, but they must be able to match our technical requirements. These radio performances have several key features that are important to the director. Good enunciation is a must. Good pacing. This play is set in Europe, and all characters have accents, so good dialect skills are a must. Also, as a melodrama, these performances are very dramatic: can you portray emotions honestly and vividly but without falling into comic exaggeration? Here is a summary of the available parts: Characters: In order of appearance *indicates the larger roles *Dr. Seward-British, aristocratic *Jonathon Harker-British Carriage Driver-German DRACULA'S DRIVER-Romanian *Dracula-Romanian *Captain-Russian Mate-Russian Hand 1/ 2 –Russian (or any) *Van Helsing—Dutch (or German or Austrian?) *Lucy—(British) *Renfield--(British) Newsvendor (cockney or British) *Mina Various "Voices" CC Captain (Scottish?) Mr. Hildesham (European Jew, German or “eastern European accent) ) Old man (eastern European) (As a radio play, double-casting is a distinct possibility!) If you are interested in auditioning, the next step is to email Dr. Jaffe at <jjaffe(a)lec.edu<mailto:jjaffe@lec.edu>>. "She went down to the pet shop and came back with two alligators. We asked her why she'd got two alligators, and she said they were on sale. Buy one at the regular price and you got another one for a penny. An alligator one cent sale. In its own way it made sense." Richard Brautigan, A CONFEDERATE GENERAL FROM BIG SUR

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Dance & Performance Opportunity!
by Anna Cerveny 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

Calling all dancers ages 18+, from the professionals to the beginners, if you're looking for a fun performance or choreography opportunity, to challenge yourself with a new style of dance or perfect an old one...or even just looking to make friends with other Cleveland dancers, come out for the sixth (and a half) OPEN CALL Cleveland Dance Project placement audition! This audition is to add new dancers (and give original dancers a chance to audition for more pieces) to our 6th season that was postponed due to COVID. Auditions will be this Sunday August 30 in the afternoon, time slots broken down based on dancer experience level, at Dance Studio M in Solon. Preregistration is required as space is very limited to adhere to social distancing. Pre-registration and more info here. <https://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/showcaseauditions> Please keep in mind, you must be available for filming on Saturday 10/24. Location TBD. The Showcase video premiere will happen at the CDP Drive In Fest on Saturday November 7 at the Shoppes at Parma parking lot. (save the date!) The show video will start at 7pm on a giant LED screen, drive in style! We will be making a day of it, creating a socially distanced dance festival to make it a fun afternoon filled with dance, friends, food, and entertainment! *REHEARSALS will be held once a week for 90 minutes, *September 9 until October 21. Rehearsals will be held at studios all over the greater Cleveland/Akron area, choreographer bios and rehearsal schedule are posted here <https://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/team> You won't regret joining our dance family ♥ Feel free to reach out with any questions! Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / dance with us <https://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/online-events>

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Auditions for Ghost Walk
by Annette Phelps 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

Auditions for the LOCAL LORE GHOST WALK The Broadview Heights SpotlightsTheater is holding auditions for "The Local Lore Ghost Walk” on Thursday and Friday, September 10 & 11,from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Ghost Walk is an immersive, historical theaterexperience where guests will hear from several local “spirits” about eeriesightings, legends, and true events in the Broadview Heights and Clevelandarea. It will be held outdoors (rain orshine) at the Broadview Center Campus on October 16, 17 & 18, 2020. Becauseof the nature of this event (outdoors, small groups, mask requirements, andsocial distancing), it is an ideal way to safely participate in a uniqueseasonal experience. Auditioners will be reading selections provided by directorKeleigh Bowling via ZOOM. We are casting several men and women who will portray8-10 characters, plus narrators and/or walking guides. Please sign up for anaudition slot HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4FAAA62EA1F94-local Selections and Zoom information will be emailed to auditioners prior to theiraudition slot. Note that all rehearsals and will be held 100% digitally, so a device with awebcam and microphone is necessary. For additional information, please contact the director at raekat(a)msn.com or producer at steffie.malfi(a)gmail.com

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Filmed Auditions for Shrek the Musical at Mighty Goliath Productions
by Douglas Bailey 23 Aug '20

23 Aug '20

“Attention all Fairytale Things!” Mighty Goliath Productions is happy to announce our auditions for our 2021 production of Shrek the Musical! MGP is an open and affirming community experience. We are an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit fundraising organization that benefits the performing arts of Avon Lake City Schools. Auditions are not required for anyone wishing to participate as part of the ensemble; however, in light of COVID-19, we are requiring pre-registration for participation in the ensemble and for all people auditioning. If you would like to be a part of the show, please register *at *https://forms.gle/ySZoQPudh6nA7pch9 by October 22, 2020. If you’re interested in being a featured dancer in the ensemble, please send an email to auditions(a)mightygoliath.com in addition to registering by September 15, 2020. WHAT TO PREPARE: For safety reasons, we are asking that auditions be recorded and submitted to the email listed below. Auditions should consist of 16-32 bars of a musical theatre piece and a short story told as a fairytale. Please sing along to an accompaniment or track. No a Capella please. WHEN: Please submit your audition video by September 15, 2020 by 11:59pm to auditions(a)mightygoliath.com. CALLBACKS: By invitation only the evening of September 18, 2020. In order to maintain social distancing, these will be very limited with staggered call times. If you are needed at callbacks, more information will be provided. SHOW SPECIFICS: It is the director's goal to engage a diverse cast in this family friendly classic. All races, creeds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and body types are encouraged to audition and will be considered for all roles when casting. PERFORMANCES: February 12, 13, 14, 19, and 20, 2021 at the Avon Lake High School PAC* *Location subject to change REHEARSALS: Due to the COVID-19, rehearsals will be a mix of virtual and small, in-person sessions. Safety of our members is our top priority, so we are asking for flexibility and understanding to any changes that may occur as we listen and adhere to local and state guidelines regarding COVID-19. SAFETY PROTOCOL: - Masks must be worn at all in-person situations - Temperatures will be taken upon entering all in-person situations - Additional measures may be added in accordance with local and state guidelines QUESTIONS: please email auditions(a)mightygoliath.com ABOUT THE SHOW: For a full synopsis, visit: https://www.mtishows.com/shrek-the-musical

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Amy Lyndon x Houde School 2-Day Zoom Online Opportunity - Lecture/Q&A & Interactive Workshop 9/25-9/26
by Jessica Houde 23 Aug '20

23 Aug '20

Hi Everyone, We are collaborating with Amy Lyndon for a Lecture and also a Workshop!! The lecture will be on Friday Sept. 25th from 6-10pm and brought to you via ZOOM, covering the topic of "The Business Of Acting". •How To Brand and Market Yourself •What Casting Directors Look For •Booking Techniques More info:https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/amy-lyndon-onl… The Interactive Workshop will be on Saturday Sept. 26th from 1-8pm and brought to you via ZOOM, covering The Lyndon Technique! •Learn The Lyndon Technique •Perform Scene For Amy & Receive Feedback •Receive Copy Of eBook “The Lyndon Technique” More info:https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/amy-lyndon-onl… If you have any questions or would like more info please feel free to email back. Thanks!

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Introducing Imposters Theater - A home for alternative comedy in Cleveland & Beyond!
by Imposters Comedy 23 Aug '20

23 Aug '20

*Introducing Imposters Theater - * *A home for alternative comedy in Cleveland & beyond!* We are excited to announce the (virtual) launch of Imposters Theater! [image: 🪐] Imposters is a home for improv, sketch, alternative comedy & other nonsense rooted in Cleveland, Ohio & beyond!! Eventually we hope to have a physical home. For now, we live in the void. We have many exciting virtual classes, workshops, and events coming up: The Yes, And Improv Jam hosted by Alex Heckman <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/the-yes-and-jam-hosted-by-alex-he…> Wednesday August 26th 7pm Whether you're an experienced vet or someone with zero experience, this event is free and open to anyone. It's a great way to practice your skills and meet others in the community. Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1 with Michael Busch <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/sketch-writing-one> Begins Thursday September 3rd 7pm In this 8-week course you will learn proper script formatting, ways to generate ideas, tips on the writing process, how to confidently pitch ideas in a writers room setting, and you'll come away with 4 polished sketches. Emotion Builds Character Improv Workshop with Dana Quercioli <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/emotion-builds-character> Saturday September 5th 12pm Dana is a Cleveland native and former Second City Chicago performer and instructor. This workshop will focus on how to create real characters and connections in your improvisation. Late Night Submission Packet Workshop with Michael Busch <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/late-night-submissions-packet-wor…> Begins Monday September 14th 7pm At the end of this 6-week workshop you will have a polished late night comedy submission packet. Feel free to email imposterscomedy at gmail to join our email list or with any questions, and follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpostersComedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ImpostersComedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imposterscomedy *About the Artistic Director - Michael Busch* Originally from Mentor, Ohio, Michael brings 15 years of experience in the Los Angeles entertainment industry and live comedy scene back to Cleveland to help support and build the vibrant local community. He is a graduate of the IO improv program and has studied at UCB with founders Matt Walsh and Matt Besser, among others. He was on house improv teams at both IO West and UCB, and a sketch house team at UCB. He has written and produced sketches and web series for places such as FunnyorDie, Comedy Central, CollegeHumor, AwesomenessTV, and Defy Media. His acting credits include Conan, The Goldbergs, Pretty Little Liars, and Human Giant. Since returning to Cleveland, Michael has been teaching improv and comedy writing classes as well as producing and performing in live shows.

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Amherst Junior High Drama Club presents "Through the Looking Glass" on YouTube
by Valerie Farschman 22 Aug '20

22 Aug '20

The Amherst Junior High theatre students worked virtually to put together this 60 minute musical about Alice's adventures in Wonderland with Chess pieces (like the Red Queen and the White Queen) as well as the Tweedle brothers, and more. Rated G ONE SHOWING ONLY! *Alice Through the Looking Glass* *Saturday, August 29* *at 7:00 pm* Produced with special arrangements by Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado. *on YouTube* https://youtu.be/EdaKfMHD764 -- Valerie Farschman, Drama Director Amherst Junior High Theatre Imagination is the strongest nation in the world. Remember you don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old if you stop laughing!

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