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auditions at Lake Erie College Jan 26 & 27
by doctor celery 24 Jan '21

24 Jan '21

The Lake Erie College Department of Theatre announces auditions for an original production called STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC Our goal is to create an ensemble of actors, storytellers, and backstage artists to create and present true stories from people's struggles over the past year during this ongoing health crises. Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will strictly follow all state and school guidelines as relate to masks, social distancing, contact tracing and other relevant safety precautions. Show dates are March 25-28 and will include both live and streamed performances. Auditions will consist of a brief interview, one contemporary monologue that you should portray as naturalistically as possible, and some movement-based improv. You may audition in person, via live streaming, or by video submission. Live auditions are scheduled for January 26 and 27 at 4-6. Auditions will be by appointment only. Virtual "Zoom" auditions can be scheduled. Also, we will gladly accept video submissions. To audition, please contact Dr. Jaffe at <jjaffe(a)lec.edu<mailto:jjaffe@lec.edu>>. Auditions are open to everyone, students, faculty, staff, and community members. All casting decisions will be made without regards to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, or disability. (Please address all questions or concerns to Dr. Jaffe). This production will be in the style of "verbatim" theatre, as made famous by Anna Deavere Smith's productions such as Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 and Notes form the Field. Lake Erie College is located in Painesville. Our address is 391 W. Washignton, Painesville, OH 44077. The Theatre Depart as well as performances are in the Royce Hall for Fine and Performing Arts, with parking on Gillett Street (searchable on all GPS devices). "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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BorderLight Festival seeks PT Production Coordinator
by Althea H 23 Jan '21

23 Jan '21

Position Summary The BorderLight Festival is seeking a part-time Production Coordinator who will be affiliated with one visiting BorderLight Festival production in a variety of roles. The show, which will be created locally under the guidance of visiting international artists, explores the sex lives of older people using a local cast of non-actors over age 65. The Production Coordinator will assist members of Mammalian Diving Reflex to create this original piece of theatre, which will be performed as part of the BorderLight Festival (July22-24, 2021). The role is central to the successful realization of a production that has already been presented in many countries around the world and will now be realized in Cleveland. Learn more <https://mammalian.ca/projects/all-the-sex-ive-ever-had/> here. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Locate and help recruit a diverse group of six 65+ year old non-actors to participate in the production * Conduct preliminary interviews and collect data on prospective participants * Be the primary contact for the cast of participants * Disseminate information about the resident visiting company, the Festival and the project to participants * Schedule participants for workshops and performances * Participate in production workshops * Act as a point-person for the participants * Provide administrative and production assistance * Appear briefly in the performance Please note that the role may include additional/fewer responsibilities, depending on how the production unfolds. Overview: The job has two phases. PHASE 1: Participant outreach/recruitment and pre-production research Part-time Feb. 1 - May 1. Approximately 5- 10 hours/week. Feb. 1 - March 1: recruit potential cast members (15-20 prospects) March 1 - May 1: interview potential cast members and fill out recruitment docs PHASE 2: Production and performance Part-time for 5 weeks, mid-June through July 25. Approximately 12-15 hours/week*. *Note: Jun 26th - Jul 2nd will require more hours of work, but following this, the demands of the role will fall within the 12-15 hours/week range. Qualifications: * Background in theatre preferred * Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills * Resourceful approach to problem-solving * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel * A commitment to diversity; a passion for the arts and audience engagement * Positive and professional attitude, with strong diplomatic skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure * Recruiting and interviewing experience a plus * Public speaking skills a plus Terms: Part time, temporary position, freelance contract from early Feb. to the end of July 2021. Must be flexible with variable hours and available for evening and weekend work. Fee: $3,000. To apply: Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume via email to: <mailto:info@borderlightcle.org> info(a)borderlightcle.org (Attn: HR) No phone calls, please. BorderLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Live Stream Class
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 23 Jan '21

23 Jan '21

*Way of the Shaolin Warrior* Live Stream Class Sunday, 1/24/21, 10 am ~First class is FREE to new users!! Tai Chi Institute USA presents classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Experience health and power QiGong exercises and a deep Shaolin stance program to build incredible internal & external power. Learn the Fighting applications of Shaolin. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation link for a Free Class. Subscribe now to access all live classes and video library. Fee Schedule: $7.00 – Single Class $24.00 – Unlimited weekly live classes & video library $42.00 – Unlimited monthly live classes & video library $34.00 – Unlimited monthly video library *https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland>* *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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Twin Masks Performing Arts Center Auditions for Mrs. Mannerly Jan 26 and 27
by Claudia Lillibridge 23 Jan '21

23 Jan '21

TMPAC is proud to announce Auditions for Mrs. Mannerly by Jeffrey Hatcher Directed by Annette Fernandez On Tuesday Jan 26 and Weds Jan 27 (via ZOOM - Sign Up Genius link below - those auditioning will be emailed the ZOOM link day before auditions). Performance dates (via ZOOM) are Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6. PLOT: Inspired by hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has achieved a perfect score. But when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside. Auditions and show will be done via ZOOM rehearsals to start first week of February. To sign up for your audition slot use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5A62DA2FB6- TMPAC is a 501c3 non profit organization and is a proud member of OCTA, AACT and The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce.

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE (CPT) IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS
by Nicole Sumlin 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE (CPT) IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS CPT is seeking Teaching Artists to support and implement CPT Education programming. We are seeking interdisciplinary artists of all performance-related arts disciplines with experience leading youth and/or artistic projects. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. CPT is seeking candidates for full-time and part-time Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Teaching Artist Intern positions. SKILLS REQUIRED * Experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance, drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.) * Experience teaching children and/or teenagers * Demonstrated ability to be or become a strong role model for Cleveland youth * Energy, responsiveness, flexibility, creativity * Attention to details, ability to work independently * Openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original performance material CONSIDERATIONS * CPT Education programming runs during daytime and early evening hours. * CPT Education Extended days for training and program touring * Full-time Lead Teaching Artists are paid between $31,000-33,000, based on experience. * More information about wages for part-time work is available on request from candidates seeking those positions. * Teaching Artists must have a reliable means of transportation when in-person instruction resumes. TO APPLY To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education DIrector, at careers(a)cptonline.org. In your email, the subject line should be your last name followed by "TEACHING ARTIST". No phone calls, please. CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance. Its mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between eight to ten adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues, and empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT’s annual budget is around $2.5 million a year.

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Call For Directors: “Wake Up to Life: Out of the Ashes”
by sue johnson 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

*Call For Directors: “Wake Up to Life: Out of the Ashes” * *Wake Up and Live’s Actors Studio *is seeking directors for its upcoming project, “Wake Up to Life: Out of the Ashes ” which features 4 African-American playwrights, Ade Borishade, Evonne Fields-Gould, Peter A. Fields and Rebecca Morris. https://youtu.be/kIDZYXNE34g The Director will collaborate with the Producer to create a showcase of the playwrights’original works scheduled for live Covid-friendly productions, Saturday, May 15, 7:00 P, and Sunday, May 16, 3:00 P, at Rainey Institute. Rehearsal schedules, via Zoom, TBD. Live performances may be replaced, or supplemented with Zoom, etc. *Requirements for Candidates* Must have strong knowledge and skills in working with Zoom and other virtual media. Prefer Director who is, or was, an actor. Director has at least 2 directorial credits within last 5 years. Must know how to do actors’ craft and production tech: interpreting and analyzing, character development, scene study, set design, lighting, sound and wardrobe, etc. Must submit at least one directorial reference from another director, or actor the Candidate has directed. Additional directorial requirements as needed. Submit Headshot and Resume by Friday, 1/29/21: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com Video interviews to follow. Director’s Stipend Sue Johnson Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts"

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TRAIL MAGIC is streaming on February 16!
by Bette Lou Higgins/Eden Valley Enterprises 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

Join me on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. when our Emmy-nominated film, TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY, will be presented as an online event by Appalachian State University. You can access the film via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qw6w95DWls&feature=youtu.be ). I'll be available at 7:00 with a follow-up Q & A, via zoom ( https://appstate.zoom.us/j/95973740029?pwd=R1lZOUtWT0FxeTFiUDJPZ2t3U1Vpdz09# success ). For further information about the presentation, contact Beth at davisonb(a)appstate.edu Can't make it on February 16th? You can order your own DVD or watch it on Vimeo or on History Hit TV. It's also available at select libraries and stores. For complete viewing information, visit our website at http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/progdesc/gatewood/tmfilminf/tmdvd.htm To arrange for this or any of our programs to be presented for your group, simply reply to this e-mail. We'll be happy to help arrange an event for you to bring the past to life for your group! In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar regularly to see when we might be out in your area! 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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Live Stream Tai Chi/Qigong
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

Live Stream Tai Chi/Qigong Class Saturday, 1/23/21, 9 am **First class FREE to new users!! Tai Chi Institute USA presents classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Lesson 6, Tai Chi Yang Style Section 3. No previous training is necessary. Join us to experience the most beautiful & elegant form of moving meditation ever created. Try a FREE class. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation for any of our classes. Take the first step to better mental, physical and spiritual health. Subscribe now to access all live classes and video library. Fee Schedule: $7.00 – Single Class $24.00 – Unlimited weekly live classes & video library $42.00 – Unlimited monthly live classes & video library $34.00 – Unlimited monthly video library *https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland>* *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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Auditions for The Last Five Years (virtual performances) Twin Masks Performing Arts Center
by Claudia Lillibridge 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

TMPAC is proud to announce auditions for: The Last Five Years Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown Directed by: Marc C. Howard Music Direction by: D. Keith Stiver All Covid-19 restrictions and safety precautions will be in effect throughout the entire production process. Please submit two full contrasting songs from the show of the character you are auditioning for along with your resume to: stiverhoward(a)gmail.com Submissions are being accepted until February 5, 2021. We will be in contact if any additional material is needed and to advise of casting choices. Rehearsals will begin the week of February 15, 2021 via Zoom Conference. In person rehearsals will begin March 15, 2021. Filming of the production will be on April 3, 2021. In person rehearsals and recording will be held at TMPAC, 9076 Church Street, Stes 2&3 Twinsburg, OH 44087 Streaming of the show will be from April 30 - May 15, 2021. Character Information: Catherine Hiatt - Character arcs from an ambitious, fresh-faced girl in a new relationship to awoman stunned by a betrayal and a divorce that she is only beginning to understand. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range bottom: F3 Vocal range top: D#5 Jamie Wellerstein - Character arcs from an ambitious guy on a promising first date with a dazzling career to someone who is blinded by success and ego. He is very lovable yet makes unintentional choices that sabotages his own happiness. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range bottom: A2 Vocal range top: B-flat4 TMPAC is a 501c3 non profit organization and is a proud member of OCTA, AACT and The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce. Sent from my iPhone

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🌟:: We're Back :: Ensemble Short Plays Zoom Series continues Monday @7pm!🌟
by Ensemble Theatre 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

*Ensemble Theatre’s Stagewright’s Unit *is thrilled to continue with our* 8th Monday night*, of we hope many, as part of our *10 minute Play Reading Series via Zoom*, streamed LIVE on *Ensemble Theatre’s Facebook page*! During these uncertain times, practicing social distancing and mitigating the spread of Covid-19, we are finding creative ways to stay connected! Join us EVERY OTHER MONDAY @7PM and enjoy original works of local playwrights sharing their voices with our community and the world around us! You can submit questions/comments via the ZOOM chat function or via the comments on our Facebook Livestream! *:: Here is the LINE UP for :: MONDAY January 25th @7pm ::* *WINDOW SHOPPING :: By Gail (Ife) Young ::* More While window shopping, Anita and Sophie discover they cannot afford to purchase any of the evening gowns they have been making at their place of employment. They are not ‘okay’ with that revelation. Mr. Sedwick, an interrogating attorney discovers a deeper sense of self as he questions the less fortunate, Anita and Sophie about a crime they allegedly committed. :: *Tamicka Scruggs **as Anita* :: *Molly McFadden* *as Sofie* ::* Peter Lawson Jones* **as Mr. Sedwick/Attorney *:: *Agnes Herrmann** *as Narrator* :: *Gail Young (Ife) *was born, raised, and educated in Cleveland, OH. She has earned a B.A. in Dramatic Arts from Cleveland State University. To date, she has produced a large repertoire of full length and one-act plays, skits, stories, and songs for all ages. Some of her works have been presented locally, as well as in various locations, including New York City where she lived for approximately seven years. Ife joined Stagewrights, in 2019, shortly after returning to Cleveland. Her future plans are to focus on theater, film, acting and storytelling. She also plans to perform a one-woman show, ‘*This Woman Can,’* depicting the life and times of Maggie Lena Walker, an African American pioneer businesswoman. Ife has authored adults and children’s books and has a mission to help empower young people through her writings. For more info send an email to: ifethestoryteller(a)gmail.com *BOXED IN :: By Edward J. Walsh ::* Darwin Wagonseller sets out to catch the morning bus to work, but ends up having a conversation that takes him to a very strange place. :: *Benjamin Gregg* *as Darwin Wagonseller* ::* Paul Slimak** *as the Box * :: *Ed Walsh *has worn a lot of hats during his writing career in Northeast Ohio, but his favorite one is that of the playwright. Laboring as a lone wolf or sometimes as a collaborator, he has seen a number of his efforts make it to the stage. In Northeast Ohio, his work has been produced at Dobama Theatre, Cuyahoga Community College-Western Campus Theatre, Berea Summer Theatre, Kent State University, John Carroll University, and Chagrin Valley Little Theatre-River Street Playhouse. Two of Walsh’s plays were performed as part of* The Colombi New Plays Festival *at Ensemble Theatre in recent years. One of these, *“One-on-One,”* deals with the confrontation between two white kids and a lone African-American kid on a neighborhood basketball court. The play was later published, as was Walsh’s adaptation of “Frankenstein.” The only question is, “What will come out from under Walsh’s hat next. *(*Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association)* *CLICK HERE TO NAVIGATE TO ENSEMBLE THEATRE'S FACEBOOK PAGE TO WATCH OUR LIVE STREAM @7PM, Monday <https://www.facebook.com/EnsembleTheatreCleveland/>*. Email us at* plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org <plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org>* for a ZOOM link if that is the only platform via which you can attend the reading or if you have any questions. No phone calls please. We recommend it if you are able to watch via Ensemble’s FACEBOOK LIVE. Tune in @7pm. *ALL OF THE PLAYS READING AS PART OF OUR MONDAY SERIES ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. NO DONATION IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE!* DONATIONS TO ENSEMBLE THEATRE ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, ESPECIALLY DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES. *CLICK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO ENSEMBLE THEATRE!* <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/donations> WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT! *CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR 10 MINUTE PLAY SERIES <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/10-minute-readings-zoom>*, OUR PLAYWRIGHTS, AND UPDATES TO OUR LINE UP FOR EACH MONDAY. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ENSEMBLE THEATRE, OUR NEW SERIES, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OUR VIRTUAL AUDIENCE. Stay Safe! Stay Healthy! We look forward to when we can meet again in person!

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