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VIRTUAL VOICE LESSONS
by Sharon Shaffer 21 Aug '20

21 Aug '20

WISH you couldstudy music or singing, but don’t know where to start? HELLO! I’m Sharon Shaffer, I offer lessons in Voice/Breathing technique, theory/harmony,sight-singing, music reading, audition prep, repertoire choice, choralconducting and more… My students range from seasoned professionals to newsingers…. You are never too old to start. I teach many styles, but most of my student want Musical Theater or Classical training. About me: I have been teaching voice for over 30 years. I have a BM in VoicePerformance, and an MMA in Voice Performance, and Vocal Pedagogy with a Concentration in Choral Conducting. I have decades of professional performing experience. Seemy website for more details, about me and my teaching, and for examples of mystudents and I performing. Shaffer Voice Studio | | | | | | | | | | | Shaffer Voice Studio | | | I am now offering VIRTUAL lessons? ZOOM, FACE-TIME, DUO and more…right now it's…$$$ it'spay-what-you-can $$$ We could all use some music back in our lives right now, and whenhas it been more affordable? TO YOURHEALTH!

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NEW Class Offering ~ Improv For The Audition In-Person Class
by Jessica Houde 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Hi Everyone, We are happy to announce our new class at our Cleveland location. This class can be taken as a beginner or an experienced actor. Improv For The Audition In-Person Class Prepare yourself for EVERY audition circumstance! The key to a good audition is preparation. The key to a GREAT audition is confidence! Confidence often comes from preparation; so what happens when you’re asked to do something you didn’t prepare for? >From practicing cold reads to making bold choices on the fly, Improv for the Audition will train actors to feel confident in an audition setting. Register: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/improv-for-the-audi… Class Times: Wednesdays 6-8pm Class Teacher: Joe Quinn Location: Cleveland Studio (2310 Superior Rd. Cleveland, Oh) About Joe: Joe is a Cleveland based actor, filmmaker and producer who grew up performing theater in Alexandria, Virginia. He studied Film and Drama at Syracuse University before moving to Northeast Ohio, where he started working for the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival and the Greater Cleveland Film Commission. He has studied improv for over ten years and is a founding member of The Houde School of Acting's house improv comedy team, The Houde Rats. Joe has won awards for filmmaking, including best director at the Cleveland 48hr Film Festival, and screenwriting. He is also a producer of The Dinner Detective, the nations largest murder mystery dinner theater show.

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A Suffrage Salute -- Time to Celebrate!
by Bette Lou Higgins 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

*On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote was adopted and was certified a few days later on August 26. It was the culmination of decades of struggle and this year we celebrate its 100th Anniversary. * *Eden Valley salutes ALL the women who worked to gain the vote for us all.* *View a "Suffrage Salute" at http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/woodhull/suffragesalute.htm <http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/woodhull/suffragesalute.htm>* Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org https://www.facebook.com/EdenValleyEnterprises

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Last days to send audition video for Ragtime
by Nina Fisher 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Attention adult performers! MAD* Factory Theatre Co is going virtual with a video production of Ragtime The Musical! To audition, send a 1 minute video of you singing (use a karaoke track please, no a capella submissions) to: themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com by the end of Friday August 21st. Be a part of something truly unique! Director: Jailyn Sherell Harris Music Director: Nina Fisher Please send questions and submissions to: themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com

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Exercises for the Dancer's Hip
by Anna Cerveny 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

Join Cleveland Dance Project TONIGHT for their new weekly Wellness Wednesday series from 7-7:30pm on Zoom each Wednesday for only $5! Tonight we kick off with Exercises for the Dancer's Hip with our director & founder, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Anna Cerveny. She'll go through why our hips click and pop and how to fix those pesky issues like hip flexor tendonitis, labral tears, snapping hip, and more! Register at https://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/classes 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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Weathervane's Fall virtual classes for youth and adults
by Lauren Sprowls 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

Weathervane Playhouse is excited to offer Fall Virtual classes starting in September! Fall Virtual Classes for Youth We will be offering NEW classes all designed to be taught virtually by some of your favorite Weathervane teachers. Although the classes have a new twist, they still follow the same goals and objectives as our on-site classes. Youth class offerings serve students ages 5-17. Learn more and register at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/fall-virtual-academy-2020 Fall Virtual Classes for Adults We are excited to announce our Fall Virtual Classes for Adults! All classes will be done via ZOOM, a link will be sent out via email and will be available through your ACTIVE account. The fall session will be 6 weeks long starting September 13th! Acting for the Camera Sundays, September 13th-October 18th (6 weeks) 6:00-7:00 p.m. $75.00 Taught by Associate Artistic Director, Fred Gloor, this virtual course will meet once a week via ZOOM to study how to approach acting for the camera vs. the stage. Throughout the 6 weeks, students will discuss different techniques, etiquette, and preparation needed for acting for the camera through scene work and different exercises. Students will be able to work together and individually to enhance their new skills on camera. Lights, camera, action! Costume Character Study: from the script to the stage Mondays, September 14th -October 19th (6 weeks) 6:00-7:00 p.m. $75.00 Taught by Resident Costume Designer, Jasen Smith, this class is a study of character design for the stage. We will look at a character's journey through a show. Using the script as a starting point we will research historical periods and societal standards and norms to greater understand the character so we can create a character based design. Learn more and register at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/fall-virtual-adult-classes-2020 Contact: Lauren Mathis, Education Director lmathis(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:lmathis@weathervaneplayhouse.com> 330-836-2626 x35 1301 Weathervane Lane Akron, OH 44313

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Equality Productions BLM play "You People"
by Richard Zenk 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

The BLM play, YOU PEOPLE, is beautifully written by Peter Anthony Fields and masterfully performed by Ivory Mazur and Sal Rendino. As Sebastian Weller prepares for his first virtual conference as vice president of a profitable tech company, he is joined early online by Jay Sommers, a senior officer of the company who, as it turns out, has a very specific and popular perspective on the Black Lives Matter movement. The professional playwright and actor have donated their time to raise money for Black Lives Matter and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Do yourself a favor and view this unique work. To receive the YouTube link, send a donation to equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com using either Paypal or Venmo. The recommended donation is $10, but donate what you can. #BlackLivesMatter (https://blacklivesmatter.com/) was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (https://www.tmcf.org/) provides unparalleled access to a funnel of opportunities for students to journey to college, through college and into a career. Despite the universal challenges that face today’s college bound student, TMCF transforms the lives of thousands of students each year. TMCF boasts an 80-90% graduation rate of its Scholars – compared to a 40% graduation rate for Black/AA students overall, 37% graduation rate for students attending HBCUs, and a 62% graduation rate for all students irrespective of race/nationality or whether they attended an HBCU. Peter Anthony Fields has written numerous stage plays which have been read or performed in Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, and London, U.K. His play, "About Michael", was awarded the second place Audience Appreciation Award at the British Theatre Challenge. "About Michael" and "Monster", are published and licensed by Lazy Bee Scripts. Fields has a BA in Theatre Studies from Kent State University and is a member of the Dramatists Guild. Courtney Kennell (Director) is so excited to be working with Peter Fields and Cincinnati Equality Productions on this piece. Her most recent works include Assistant Director at The Carnegie for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. She also has worked as Assistant House Manager for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park since 2017. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from Kent State University. While in school, she directed several productions including “About Michael” and “The Interview”. She is excited to collaborate with Peter again hopes to continue in the future. Ivory Mazur is originally from Germany, where his love for acting, gummy bears, and Legos began. With a theatrical career spanning over 30 years, he's performed, directed, produced, costumed, or designed and built sets all over the world. His favorite location, however, is the Greater Cincinnati area where he has worked on productions with Centerstage Players, Village Players, The Drama Workshop, Riverstage, Sunset Players, and La Comedia, which he looks forward to returning to after Covid. Meanwhile, he's traveling, catching up with old friends, and spending time with family in the Kansas City area. He thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and would like to thank Courtney, Richard, and of course Peter for casting him and giving him the opportunity to have a voice during this critical time in our history. And a shout out to Sal - "The character you played is nothing like you are in real life. I really had fun working opposite you." On stage, Sal Rendino earned an Artistic Director Achievement Award in L. A., as “Best Lead Actor in a Drama” for his portrayal of real-life revolutionary Abbie Hoffman in the world premiere of Nick Zagone’s “David and Goliath in America”. In film, Sal earned the 2016 Best Supporting Actor Award from the Nice (France) International Film Fest., for the feature, “Second Chance”, and was also given the 2016 Rising Star Award by the Long Island International Film Expo. TV credits include “Blindspot” (recurring), “The Americans” (recurring), “The Get Down” (recurring), “Billions” (recurring), “The Daily Show”, “Royal Pains” (recurring). Other recent film credits: “Gotti”, opposite John Travolta; “The Ticket” (2016 Tribeca Film Fest.); “Lazarus Rising”, opposite Eric Roberts. www.SalRendino.com <http://www.salrendino.com/>

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Adult and children's classes
by Cleveland City Dance 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

You will love watching your child’s eyes sparkle with delight as they experience the magic of dance in nurturing, safe and inspiring classes. Classes are offered both in studio and virtually with all social distancing protocols in place. Small class sizes offer personal attention building confidence, poise, technique, and camaraderie in classes for boys and girls, ages 3 and up. Looking for something for adults? We have you covered too! Call today 216-295-2222 or visit online to view schedules and more Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222 Cleveland City Dance is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring dancers to excel to their personal best in a familial community. Watch your dancer’s confidence, poise, artistry and technique blossom as each accomplishment is celebrated. We offer professional classes with high standards in dance education and technique for all students

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Watch online preview of THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by Richard Zenk 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLgb97ayi2s On SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND (ONLY), see one of the best shows written by Lauren Gunderson: THE REVOLUTIONISTS. Four badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. TO PURCHASE TICKETS to the play online, send a donation to the following email: equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com through Paypal or Venmo. The suggested ticket price is $10 per household, but donate what you can. Specify which organization should receive your donation. You will then receive an email with a YouTube link beginning on Friday evening. You can watch the show anytime between midnight and 11:59 pm on August 22nd, EST. Give yourself a 2-hour window to view. Equality Productions will distribute 100% of the donations.

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Adult Ballet Classes
by Molly Baber 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

ALL ADULTS IN THE CLEVELAND AREA!! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ADULT BALLET CLASSES? _________________________________________________________________ School of Cleveland Ballet holds Adult Ballet classes every week on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Classes are only $15.00 each To reserve your spot please contact info(a)clevelandballet.org

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