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Playwriting Workshop with Dr. Mary E. Weems
by Playwrights Local 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> & Literary Cleveland <https://www.litcleveland.org/> Present Finding Peace in the Midst of a Pandemic: A Playwriting Workshop With Dr. Mary E. Weems March 11, 18, and 25, and April 1 (Thursdays) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conducted online/remotely via Zoom $120 ($80 for Literary Cleveland members) Finding Peace in the Midst of a Pandemic is an intensive playwriting workshop with a focus on positive monologues and short 2-3-character plays. During the workshop, you will be guided through prompted writings designed to draw from personal experiences, the experiences of family and friends, and/or stories of the pandemic encountered on social media; inspire hope; and remind us of the importance of love and empathy in the face of chaos. You will create and share new drafts with Dr. Weems and the other participants and receive feedback for editing. Registration at Literary Cleveland https://www.litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/playwriting-workshop-finding… 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. 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/. # # #

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AUDITIONS for One-Act Play Festival
by Tessa Gaffney 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism solicited scripts from all over the world in order to present a *VIRTUAL One-Act Play Festival every other Saturday from May 22 - August 14, 2021. *Now we need talented actors to bring these playwrights' words to life! Auditions will be held on February 7 from 12-5 PM ET and February 8 from 5-6 PM ET. Auditionees will sign up for a fifteen-minute time slot; just come prepared to read lines or improv, and most importantly, have fun! Gold Treasure An exciting tale of competing pirates racing to find a trove of golden treasure! Directed by: Shannon Uphold Written by: Declan Carr Performance Date: May 22 Crossing the River Three children meet up with an elephant and a monkey as they try to cross a river in India. Directed by: Cary Johnston Written by: Sherin Mary Zacharia Performance Date: June 5 (This show has been cast and will be performed by Shopworks Theatre Company in Columbus, OH). The Journey A fable about connecting and communicating with a young autistic boy. Directed by: Wendy Duke Written by: Linish Balan Performance Date: June 19 The Bookstore of Doom A sci-fi thriller set in a bookstore of the future! Directed by: Camila Kann Written by: Samir J Hammoud Performance Date: July 3 The Dinner Party A classic murder mystery featuring rival detectives and a mysterious host! Directed by: Carolina Ordonez Written by: Sid Kranz Performance Date: July 17 The Case of the Missing Jewelry An anniversary celebration turns into a mystery at the jewelry store! Directed by: Jordan Euell Written by: Griffin Snider Performance Date: July 31 More than Meets the Eye An inclusive film project in London that provides opportunities and romance for the participants! Directed by: Fran Sillau Written by: Markia Carter, Vernita Paige, William Branch, Kathleen Archibald, Frank Ortiz, JR Trinidad, Carmen Santos, Angel Navarro and Jeffrey Rodriguez Performance Date: August 14 Check out the play descriptions above to see if you're interested in auditioning. Then, fill out the audition form: https://bit.ly/3ou3R7A And sign up for a time slot: https://bit.ly/3a7sL84 If you have trouble with the form, don't worry, we can help you through it during your audition. *We hope to see you there!* -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Dear Evan Hansen's COLTON RYAN and Wicked's JULIA MURNEY join MAD Talks at Stagecrafters Beginning Friday!
by Crafters, Stage 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

*STAGECRAFTERS* *CREATIVE CONNECTIONS* *After-School Theater **Online* presents * M.A.D. TALKS * Music / Acting / Dance *M.A.D. Talks (Music/Acting/Dance) *are conversations with working professionals across the entertainment industry for students grades 6 - College. What began as a Q&A session with alumni of *Stagecrafters Theatre *expanded into a network of artists offering their wisdom and guidance to the next generation of creators. *Friday, February 5th / 3:30-4:30pm* *COLTON RYAN *("Dear Evan Hansen," *Girl from the North Country, Dear Evan Hansen, Alice by Heart*) *Friday, February 12th / 3:30-4:30pm* *JULIA MURNEY *(*Wicked, Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party, Lennon*) ****PLUS, A SPECIAL BONUS**** Students who are unable to attend both weeks of the session can submit questions and access the video recording for the guest that they miss. Don't let one conflict stall the connection! Registration now open - SIGN-UP TODAY! https://orangerec.ce.eleyo.com/course/2569/winter-spring-2021/m-a-d-talks-4… -- 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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CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR STATION HOPE 21
by India Burton 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

STATION HOPE 2021 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Cleveland Public Theatre is planning the eighth annual STATION HOPE, a one night event of entertainment and art inspired by the history of St. John's Episcopal Church and the Underground Railroad, the repercussions of oppression, and contemporary struggles for social justice, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. HOW STATION HOPE WORKS: Audiences will explore a virtual compilation of original artwork. With many performances to choose from, viewers will experience multi-disciplinary performances and visual art. Station Hope performances will be 3-10 minutes in length that may be shown multiple times throughout the event. Some pieces may be selected to be viewed in the "Road to Hope series." These videos will be shown on select days leading up to Station Hope on May 1. ________________________________ HOW TO GET INVOLVED Station Hope is a large and complex project, and we need a lot of support to ensure its success. There are many opportunities to be involved, ranging from creative to technical assistance. Below is a list of different ways to participate in the event: * Lead Artist: Lead a team of collaborators (or work individually) to create and film an original piece of theatre, performance, choral, or visual art. A Lead Artist can be an individual or an organization. Lead Artists will be selected through an application process, outlined at the end of this document. * Actor: There may be opportunities in a variety of performances. CPT will compile and share an "Interested Actor" list with all Lead Artists. Casting decisions are in the complete control of the Lead Artists. Individuals and organizations interested in being a Lead Artist should read the additional information and complete the application included in this document If you are interested in submitting a proposal please click here<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/station-hope-2021-request-for-propo…> for more information. India Nicole Burton Cleveland Public Theatre Artistic Associate She/Her/Hers 216-203-6832

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR PANTHER WOMEN: AN ARMY FOR THE LIBERATION
by India Burton 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR A SUMMER OUTDOOR WORKSHOP OF PANTHER WOMEN: AN ARMY FOR THE LIBERATION. Directed by: India Nicole Burton, CPT Artistic Associate Assistant Director: Zyrece Montgomery, CPT Education Associate Choreographer: Lexy Lattimore Stage Manager: Jaytionna Wells ABOUT THE PLAY... Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation centers 3 prominent Women who were part of the Black Panther and Liberation movement of the 60's and 70's. The play uses their stories as a catalyst to explore the dilemmas, obstacles, and joy of the African American woman in general. It is very high energy and involves movement, poetry, monologues, dance, and song. LOOKING TO CAST THE FOLLOWING ROLES... * Woman 1: Angela Davis & Ensemble: Black Woman, 20-35 * Woman 2: Assata Shakur & Ensemble: Black Woman, 20-35 * Woman 3: Elaine Brown & Ensemble: Black Woman, 20-35 * Woman 4: Ensemble: Black Woman, 25-45 * Woman 5: Ensemble: Black Woman, 25-45 * The Ancestor: Black Woman, 30-50 Equity agreements may be considered for this production. Please note that Equity agreements are contingent on a significant decrease of COVID-19 infections in our region. If you are interested please click here<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announces-…> for more information. India Nicole Burton Cleveland Public Theatre Artistic Associate She/Her/Hers 216-203-6832

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Live Stream Classes
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Tai Chi Institute USA presents… **Learn Tai Chi, Meditation, Qigong and Shaolin Kung Fu** Attend our Live Stream Classes and utilize our Video Library at your convenience!! **The first class is FREE to new users!! Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com for a link to try any of our classes. We are also offering Private Virtual and In-Person classes. Contact us for details. 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 *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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Theatre Manager Position Available [UPDATED]
by Andrew Rothman 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls OH 44022 www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> 440-247-8955 THEATRE MANAGER POSITION (Part-Time) Reports to: CVLT President and Executive Committee Date: February 4, 2021 *Summary of Position: * Coordinates the various activities and operations of Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization located in Chagrin Falls, OH. *Essential Functions:* - Responsible for fundraising activities including Grant Application writing including finding grants appropriate for CVLT. Assisting with fundraising. - Responsible for assisting marketing activities under the direction of the Executive Committee and the Marketing & Publicity Committee including group sales and subscription sales. - Coordinate the use and scheduling of CVLT venues including the Sears River Room, Neff Building, and the River Street Playhouse. - Maintain the mailing list and email list for CVLT mailings and invitations. - Assist with the production of the Playbill including invoicing advertisers. - Liaison between the Box Office and the CVLT Board of Directors. - Responsible for accounting in QuickBooks for CVLT including receipts, invoices, and tax forms in coordination with the CVLT Treasurer. - Responsible for computer and telephone operations and the fire alarm system. - Responsible for Maintenance Staff, Housekeeping activities and maintenance of office, cleaning, and restroom supplies. - Responsible for the theatre operations including Main Stage, Sears River Room, and River Street Playhouse. Maintain a stock of office and restroom supplies. - Additional duties as assigned by the CVLT President and Executive Committee. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:* - Experience in grant writing and fundraising. - Experience in dealing with professionals and volunteers at all levels. - Exposure to and experience in theater operations with a genuine interest in theatre operations. - Poise and tact in developing successful relationships. - Flexibility to work varied hours. - Excellent writing and computer skills including QuickBooks. - College Degree Required. Please direct inquiries to CVLT Board President Julia Wolff - president(a)cvlt.org

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Theatre Manager Position Available
by Andrew Rothman 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls OH 44022 www.CVLT.org 440-247-8955 THEATRE MANAGER POSITION (Part-Time) Reports to: CVLT President and Executive Committee Date: February 4, 2021 *Summary of Position:* Coordinates the various activities and operations of Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization located in Chagrin Falls, OH. *Essential Functions:* - Responsible for Grant writing including finding grants appropriate for CVLT. Assisting with fundraising. - Responsible for assisting marketing activities under the direction of the Executive Committee and the Marketing & Publicity Committee including group sales and subscription sales. - Coordinate the use and scheduling of CVLT venues including the Sears River Room, Neff Building, and the River Street Playhouse. - Maintain the mailing list and email list for CVLT mailings and invitations. - Assist with the production of the Playbill including invoicing advertisers. - Liaison between the Box Office and the CVLT Board of Directors. - Responsible for accounting in QuickBooks for CVLT including receipts, invoices, and tax forms in coordination with the CVLT Treasurer. - Responsible for computer and telephone operations and the fire alarm system. - Responsible for Maintenance Staff, Housekeeping activities and maintenance of office, cleaning, and restroom supplies. - Responsible for the theatre operations including Main Stage, Sears River Room, and River Street Playhouse. Maintain a stock of office and restroom supplies. - Additional duties as assigned by CVLT President and Executive Committee. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:* - Experience in grant writing and fundraising. - Experience in dealing with professionals and volunteers at all levels. - Exposure to and experience in theater operations with a genuine interest in theatre operations. - Poise and tact in developing successful relationships. - Flexibility to work varied hours. - Excellent writing and computer skills including QuickBooks. - College Degree Required. Please direct inquiries to CVLT Board President Julia Wolff - president(a)cvlt.org

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LOOKING FOR ONE OF THE TWO MALE LEADS for a feature film (PAID POSITION)
by Gorya Meedee 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

The production is from May 12th to June 12th, 5 days/week, 12 hours/day, Mondays and Tuesdays off, in Michigan The logline of the film: In this modern world full of more sick and more heartless people and of hookup culture, what can save us, mankind? THE CHARACTER: A competent engineer whom the female lead is his love interest. He has a purpose in life that's bigger than himself. He's confident, witty, and playful. He has pride. He's kind, and it's difficult for him to say"no" which gets him into trouble. 32-45 years old, 5'8" - 6', Good posture, in good shape, and decent look. Having dance and partnering lift experience will be helpful. Contact: goryameedee(a)gmail.com Thank you for your interest.

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AUDITIONS for One-Act Play Festival
by Tessa Gaffney 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism solicited scripts from all over the world in order to present a *VIRTUAL One-Act Play Festival every other Saturday from May 22 - August 14, 2021. *Now we need talented actors to bring these playwrights' words to life! Auditions will be held on February 7 from 12-5 PM ET and February 8 from 5-6 PM ET. Auditionees will sign up for a fifteen-minute time slot; just come prepared to read lines or improv, and most importantly, have fun! Gold Treasure An exciting tale of competing pirates racing to find a trove of golden treasure! Directed by: Shannon Uphold Written by: Declan Carr Performance Date: May 22 Crossing the River Three children meet up with an elephant and a monkey as they try to cross a river in India. Directed by: Cary Johnston Written by: Sherin Mary Zacharia Performance Date: June 5 (This show has been cast and will be performed by Shopworks Theatre Company in Columbus, OH). The Journey A fable about connecting and communicating with a young autistic boy. Directed by: Wendy Duke Written by: Linish Balan Performance Date: June 19 The Bookstore of Doom A sci-fi thriller set in a bookstore of the future! Directed by: Camila Kann Written by: Samir J Hammoud Performance Date: July 3 The Dinner Party A classic murder mystery featuring rival detectives and a mysterious host! Directed by: Carolina Ordonez Written by: Sid Kranz Performance Date: July 17 The Case of the Missing Jewelry An anniversary celebration turns into a mystery at the jewelry store! Directed by: Jordan Euell Written by: Griffin Snider Performance Date: July 31 More than Meets the Eye An inclusive film project in London that provides opportunities and romance for the participants! Directed by: Fran Sillau Written by: Markia Carter, Vernita Paige, William Branch, Kathleen Archibald, Frank Ortiz, JR Trinidad, Carmen Santos, Angel Navarro and Jeffrey Rodriguez Performance Date: August 14 Check out the play descriptions above to see if you're interested in auditioning. Then, fill out the audition form: https://bit.ly/3ou3R7A And sign up for a time slot: https://bit.ly/3a7sL84 If you have trouble with the form, don't worry, we can help you through it during your audition. *We hope to see you there!* -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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