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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE MILLENNIAL THEATRE COMPANY TO PREMIERE ONLINE MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL APRIL 2!
by The Millennial Theatre Company 29 Mar '21

29 Mar '21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2021 The Millennial Theatre Company’s “A Killer Party the Musical” Available For Streaming April 2! Youngstown, Ohio- The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is proud to announce that their final online production, A Killer Party the Musical, will be available for streaming beginning April 2! The show has been rehearsed and recorded in a digital format and is set to star actors from 6 states and 3 countries! The production is directed by Joe Asente with music direction by Savannah Florkowski. Tickets for the production are available at millennialtheatre.org using presale code MTC to unlock the event. Starting April 2, the production can be purchased without a presale code. Streaming access is $20 for a single ticket (single viewer in a single location) and $30 for a family ticket (multiple viewers in one location). Once streaming access is purchased, the streaming code provided will be active for 48 hours after the play button is hit for the first time. The production will be available to stream for a limited time only. A Killer Party tells the story of Varthur McArthur, the artistic director of a failing theater in Duluth, who invites his troupe of disgruntled actors and collaborators to the first read of an "immersive murder mystery dinner party." No one knew that he would become the victim…or did they? Enter the eager, determined, and untested Detective Case. After sequestering the guests into separate rooms (because, you know, social-distancing), she gets down to finding out whodunnit, uncovering secret affairs, life-long grudges, backstage drama, and a lot of musical theater song and dance. Sifting through lies and red herrings and a truly baffling murder mystery script left by the deceased, Case vows to find the truth and secure her future as a great detective. Director Joe Asente, who also edited the project, is excited for the debut, as this project is totally different from the other two virtual musicals MTC has produced throughout the pandemic, “The first two musicals (The Last Five Years and Songs for a New World) we produced were very serious shows that were not designed to be produced in this format. While we were certainly able to adapt them, we had to be very careful about how they were shot/presented to maintain the seriousness of the piece. Now, with A Killer Party, a show that is not only funny but also designed to play off of its virtual setting, we are able to really be creative and explore all of the fun things that you can do in a virtual setting that you may not be able to do in a traditional one, such as greenscreen effects, quick camera cuts, and creative transitions. I think audiences will be surprised with how much we were able to do visually from so many parts of the country and beyond." MTC’s production was filmed and rehearsed independently, allowing for actors beyond the Mahoning Valley to audition and participate, including actors from 3 countries and 6 states. Actors rehearsed and recorded vocals before Christmas, where Asente then edited and synced them with the backing tracks. Actors then met weekly via Zoom to rehearse and then filmed the show weekly in 15 minute segments throughout the months of January, February and March. “The beauty of the show is that it is designed to be done in this virtual setting, and is very self-aware of that limitation, so actors never had to leave their homes to create this show. Yet, the show has so many creative ways for the actors to still interact with one another while still creating a seamless experience for the viewer. Each time we do one of these virtual shows, we learn from the previous one, and I think we have truly perfected the model of virtual shows with this production. We have been able to successfully combine the remote production aspect of Songs for a New World while maintaining the detailed camera work of The Last Five Years. And, most importantly, we are able to say that we successfully kept theatre alive - safely - without a single case of COVID throughout the pandemic.” A Killer Party the Musical is available for streaming starting April 2. Featuring a cast from around the globe including Pedro Ka’awaloa, Riley Burke, Rebecca Williams, Cheney Morgan, Ty Hanes, Olivia Noel, Will Ellis, Mariana Elosua, Sheldon Markel, Rachel Ruggieri, Liam McGettigan, Dominick Spisak, John Cruz, Samantha Toberman, Allison Choong, Lauren Stebelton, Erin Heisey, and Christina Worcester. Tickets can be purchased now at millennialtheatre.org. The Millennial Theatre Company’s other online production, The Last Five Years, is also streaming online through April 30. PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE. <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n6I6c9fDIvGS818EnQlDnHJDC5tpD-PR?us…> *PROMOTIONAL VIDEO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.* -------------------------------------------------------------- About the Millennial Theatre Company The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company is committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website millennialtheatre.org, as well as their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@mtc_theatre). ### The Millennial Theatre Company *• www.millennialtheatre.org <http://www.millennialtheatre.org>* "Creating Quality Theatrical Experiences With, For, and Of a Generation"

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(Article) Community reacts to the re-opening of Playhouse Square
by Kate Klotzbach (Performing Arts Writer) 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A year after shutdown, the community reacts to the re-opening of Cleveland’s Playhouse Square It was March 12, 2020, media night for the Webber / Rice hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar, when Playhouse Square sent a notice to patrons... But fast forward to a year later, and Playhouse Square has finally issued another statement about its stages, and this time it’s one of hope... “The majority of local theatre makers have to make ends meet without the support or resources of the major downtown venues, and the pandemic has completely upended our lives and livelihoods. Playhouse Square opening again is a good first step… " To read the entire story, CLICK HERE. Trouble with the link? Cut and paste it into your browser:http://kateklotzbach.com/2021/03/28/a-year-after-shutdown-the-commu… ------------------------------------Kate KlotzbachCleveland Performing Arts WriterEmail- Kate_Klotzbach(a)yahoo.comBlog Site- kateklotzbach.wordpress.comTwitter - @Kate_KlotzbachFacebook - www.facebook.com/KateKlotzbachPerformingArts-------------------------------…

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VIRTUAL Drama Classes for All Ages and Abilities!
by Tessa Gaffney 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism's Spring Session classes are now available for registration. We are offering advanced classes for long-term students seeking the next level in their theatre education, in addition to new areas of interest! *$125 for 10 weeks of classes, April 10-June 12, 2021.* *INTRO TO COMEDY* *Mondays, 6:00-7:00 PM ET* Make 'em laugh in this course, beginning with the basics of comedy and ending in the creation of a collaborative sketch. Learn about characters, stories, and jokes (obviously)! *Taught by John Lynch and Brandon Meeker* *STAND-UP COMEDY* *Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM ET* Have you always wanted to try stand-up comedy but didn't know where to start? Look no further! In this class, we'll teach you how to develop material that will win over any audience. *Taught by Jordan Euell and Ruben Ryan * *INTRO TO IMPROV* *Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM ET* Learn the fundamentals of improv, an art form popularized by comedians like Bill Murray and Tina Fey, that can teach social skills. *Taught by Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker* *YOUTUBE PRODUCTION* *Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM ET* Learn how to write, produce, and perform your own work! Students will create a show and air it on YouTube. *Taught by Jordan Euell and Eve Urban* *VOICE ACTING: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VOICE* *Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM ET* Explore techniques used in Theater, Film, Radio, Voiceover, and more. Ten weeks full of exercises and games that will help the actor become more comfortable with speaking in performance and in everyday life. *Taught by Shannon Uphold and Mikaia Al Barr* *MUSICAL THEATRE* *Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM ET* Explore musical theatre styles through dance and character work. Get ready to move! *Taught by Hallie Heffernan and Wendy Duke* *PUPPET PALOOZA* *Saturdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET* Learn the basics of acting and storytelling through puppetry. *Taught by Eve Urban and Bree Chambers* *IMPROV (LEVEL 2)* *Saturdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET* Delve deeper into improvisation: explore scene work, performing spontaneously, as well as new structures and games. Must have taken Intro to Improv or equivalent class. *Taught by Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker* Register at: centerforada.square.site Email: info(a)centerforada.org for more information *These classes can be accessed from anywhere in the world, so share with others who might be interested and come learn with us!* -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Apollo's Fire Seeks Manager of Marketing and Audience Development
by Allison Richards 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

Apollos Fire: The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra Position Opening: Manager of Marketing & Audience Development (full time) Manager of Marketing & Audience Development Apollos Fire seeks an experienced, dynamic and creative Manager of Marketing & Audience Development (MMAD) to be a key member of the leadership team at Apollos Fire. He/she is the manager of AFs ticket income and other earned revenue, and is responsible for developing new audiences, generating increased local and national ticket sales, strengthening AFs brand at the local and national levels, and managing all marketing, communications, and public relations activity. In addition, the MMAD is responsible for promoting outreach and education programming via AFs Community Access Initiative. The MMAD reports to the General Manager (GM) and works closely with the Artistic Director (AD) to convey AFs programs to the public in a compelling way. He/she generates new marketing and audience development concepts for the teams consideration, and leads and inspires the Box Office staff who assist with Marketing and Front-of-House operations. Above all, the MMAD drives the marketing and public relations process, is responsible for ticket sales goals, and helps other team members to participate in this effort by providing key data and analysis, and management of the Marketing and Public Relations Calendar. As a team member, he/she works in a collaborative environment as part of a small but highly efficient staff. Specific responsibilities include: 1. Local Season Marketing: Develop and recommend annual updates to the marketing budget and plan, including creating and managing the annual timeline for releasing the season brochure, announcement of the season, pre-season marketing and publicity; and quarterly detailed timelines with dates for print materials, eblasts, mailing list trades, and ad trades. Drive and manage the implementation of such timelines; Season Launch (June): Coordinate and manage the season launch process, including the printed brochure, season announcement to public and the press, and website launch, in consultation with the Artistic Director; Pre-Season Marketing (July-Sept): Lead the process for timely distribution of brochures, rack cards, subscription eblasts, and subscription radio ads; Subscription Concert Marketing (Sept-May): Arrange for timely delivery and distribution of postcards, posters, and print materials; consult with the AD on design and wording of such materials; create draft eblasts for approval by AD; Press and Publicity: In consultation with the AD, propose ideas to pitch to journalists to obtain feature previews and reviews; Social Media and Website: Expand and maintain an active social media presence; collaborate with the AD, ED, GM, and website administrator to keep AFs website updated and active; gather, maintain and report on the efficiency of social media and e-blast functions in driving ticket sales and to inform media buys. Program books: Lead and manage the process for creating and printing the complete program books (playbills) for each concert; if qualified, the MMAD may be asked to write occasional program notes. Surveys: Lead and execute regular audience surveys. 2. Audience Development and Promotion: In collaboration with the Artist-in-Residence for Outreach Programs (AROP), GM, and Education Specialist, develop, recommend, and implement promotional strategies for outreach and educational programs, including Family Concerts, school workshops, and Baroque Bistro events to ensure strong attendance and to expand AFs engagement with new audiences, including Young Professionals; attend promotional events and take an active role as one of the public faces of AF; 3. Creative Idea Leadership: Lead the effort to attract new audiences by proposing new marketing concepts to the Artistic Director, Executive Director and General Manager including ideas for media publicity, ad trades, partnerships, and outreach events; 4. Financial: Monitor revenue and expenses in the Marketing budget; achieve revenue goals, including ticket sales and subscriptions; 5. Branding: Work with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, General Manager, and AFs publicist to manage the brand of the institution, locally, nationally, and internationally this includes placing ads in international classical music magazines in coordination with CD releases and national/international tours; 6. National/International Tour Promotion: In consultation with the AD, contact tour presenters to provide appropriate materials for AFs tour engagements; assist AFs national publicist when needed; occasionally manage marketing and publicity for a self-produced concert out of town; 7. CD launch marketing: Promote and advertise new CD releases in consultation with the AD, AFs British record label, and AFs national publicist; 8. Box Office: manage the Box Office Manager (BOM) and handle phone orders a few hours per week, when the BOM is unavailable; 9. Staff Leadership: Supervise the work of the 2 part-time Marketing staff members. 10. Board Interaction: Interface with members of the Board of Directors who have an interest in helping with certain aspects of Marketing and Audience Development; 11. All staff members work at ¾ of local concerts, generally in a front-of-house capacity; there are typically about 7 weeks of concerts, and the MMAD will work at 3-4 concerts in each of those weeks; staff members receive a half-day of comp time for each concert worked. Comp time cannot be taken during concert weeks. 12. General: As a staff member at the Manager level, he/she is expected to monitor emails outside of business hours when time-sensitive marketing issues are at play. For more information about Compensation, Qualifications, How to Apply, and information About Apollos Fire, please see the full posting at: https://apollosfire.org/about/employment/ Apollos Fire is an equal opportunity employer.

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Dept of Dance at CWRU announces Spring 2021 Performance Alchemy
by CWRU Dept of Dance 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

This spring, the Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University will continue its 2020-2021 season with Alchemy on April 18th, a thesis concert featuring works by Master of Fine Arts candidates Katie Nabors and Christian Mintah, and Master of Arts candidate Stephen Markwei, with additional work by department chair Karen Potter. Christian Mintah and Katie Nabors each perform in their solos as well as choreograph an ensemble work for the concert. Nabors’ solo work, Portraiturés, explores the ideas of inner and outer fortitude as it relates to the whole self. I Can’t Breathe is a solo work choreographed and performed by Christian Mintah. In this work, he expresses his passion for protesting and his reflection on his experience that “The White supremacists see my skin color before my nationality but the black American sees my nationality before my skin color”. This piece is inspired by the last words of George Floyd: “I can’t breathe”, which led to some awakening in this country. With this awakening came a new self-awareness as an international student. The piece seeks to portray an individual who is in a constant struggle with a system structured to restrict their right to absolute freedom. Two ensemble works will premiere on this concert, Night Visions and Mia O Hem. Mia O Hem means ‘be determined’ in the Dangbe dialect of the Adangbes of Ghana, West Africa. Mintah’s piece seeks to acknowledge the emotions of fear, self-doubt, and vulnerability in each individual while being determined not to let these emotions hold them back but rather move past these emotions in order to achieve a set goal. The choreography will draw from both modern and contemporary dance and West African dance movements in order to create a wide range of movement vocabulary and fusion. Night Visions, choreographed by Katie Nabors, is set to a dynamic and rich score and depicts the abstract, nocturnal journey of a dreamer manifested through a series of night visions. Stephen Markwei will premiere an original solo, Who am I, set to music by Gionanni Sollima. It is an abstract piece that communicates the struggles associated with finding one's identity and the sense of liberation upon finding it. Piercing the Veil of Time is created by Karen Potter with the two MFA candidates, and is an outdoor duet that is filmed on the Mergings fountain on the Mather Quad on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. Seeing dancers move in the water on the fountain inspired the idea of seeing dancers dance amidst leaves in the fall and snow in the winter. The sections of the dance serve to weave the man and woman together in a journey through the seasons. The premiere is on April 18th and will be made available on the CWRU Department of Dance YouTube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHSOF-J0QLpse-RiPjcPcQ>.

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Work at Porthouse Theatre This Summer
by Koneval, Joni 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer professional theatre, is hiring for the summer of 2021. Porthouse will produce a full season of live theatre — featuring productions of Quilters, BKLYN, and Altar Boyz — designed with coronavirus-related precautions in mind. To submit a video audition and to find full casting information, please visit https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/auditions Porthouse is hiring in all areas including company management, stage management, house management, lighting/electrics, sound, scenic, costumes, box office., and facilities. To apply, please visit https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/employment All positions are paid. Due to coronavirus restrictions, housing will not be provided this summer. Joni L. Koneval Marketing Coordinator College of the Arts | School of Theatre and Dance Kent State University 330-672-0116 | jkoneval(a)kent.edu

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Searching for Equipment for Sound Effects
by Theresa Benyo-Marzullo 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

Hello all, I'm directing a streaming production of "The War of the Worlds" at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre and we are in need of a few pieces of equipment to make the following sound effects. 1) Old-style police siren2) Strands/small curtain of hollow wooden beads or shells to create the sound of birds flapping their wings3) Boat whistle/horn4) School bell or some other bell that sounds like a church bell ringing Any help or leads are appreciated! Thanks,Theresa

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Audition Announcement - Great Lakes Medieval Faire
by Shannon Sidorick 27 Mar '21

27 Mar '21

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Announcing auditions for the 2021 Great Lakes Medieval Faire season. We are gathering a talented group of actors, singers, and performers to bring life to the world of Avaloch Shire! Rehearsals are Saturdays and Sundays, May 15th-July 3rd from 9am-5pm (off May 30th). Show runs July 10th-August 15th (Saturdays and Sundays). Rain or shine! Limited conflicts can be accommodated; bring all conflicts to auditions. All roles are voluntary. The ensemble will be trained in improv, street theatre, basic stage combat, dialect, costuming, character development and more! Auditions will take place Saturdays April 10th and April 17th from 10am-2pm at the Feast Hall of the Faire site (3033 OH-534, Rock Creek, OH 44084). Email escheimann(a)gmail.com your preferred day and time. A 15-minute audition window will be assigned to you. Come prepared to perform a monologue, sing a song, juggle, dance...show off your Faire-worthy talent! We applaud creativity! COVID-19 protocol will be enforced for all rehearsals and performances in accordance with CDC and ODH guidelines. Questions? Reach out to Entertainment Director Eric Scheimann at escheimann(a)gmail.com.

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Auditions for Virtual Youth Production of "A Killer Party"
by Tim Anderson 27 Mar '21

27 Mar '21

Auditions for *A KILLER PARTY: A Murder Mystery Musical* Spotlights’ 2021 Virtual Summer Youth Production The Broadview Heights Spotlights 2021 virtual youth production is *A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical. *The show premiered digitally on August 5, 2020 as a fully-produced (from home) 9-episode Broadway star-studded musical in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. This hilarious and irreverent send-up of the classic Murder Mystery features music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and a book by Kait Kerrigan and Rached Axler. The Spotlights’ production will be co-directed by Tim Anderson and Ryan Bergeron and co-produced by Karen Johnston and Peggy Newton. Interested actors, ages 13-21, may submit a video audition through April 9, 2021. Rehearsals will begin mid-April via Zoom. Cast members will be asked to pick up props and costumes at the Broadview Heights Spotlights building. Some filming and recording may be conducted in-person, adhering to appropriate health and safety guidelines. The show will be available for streaming from June 18 – July 18 on Showtix4u.com. Note: The show contains mature themes and language, and those auditioning and their parents should be familiar with the material before auditioning. *Please visit http://broadview-heights-spotlights.org <http://broadview-heights-spotlights.org/> for video audition requirements, cast list, links to the full script and songs, and more.*

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Film Audition: Dancers Needed For Upcoming Feature Film!
by Annie Wilkins 27 Mar '21

27 Mar '21

Angelaboehmcasting is seeking dancers of varying abilities for an upcoming feature film shooting in Northeast Ohio! Exciting opportunity to work with New York choreographer David Neumann. *All submissions are due NO LATER than Friday April 2. But the sooner submissions are received, the better!* *Looking for:* --*Tier One "Dancers"*: Trained dancers, very familiar with dance terminology, can quickly learn and execute choreography with precision. --*Tier Two "Movers"*: Good rhythm, able to learn and perform more basic choreography --Can submit for whichever you're comfortable with- may submit for both. --All ages (including minors), genders, ethnicities, body types, and skill levels will be considered. --**Please note*: this will be a video submission, NOT a photo submission. *Especially looking for REAL families with multiple members who are either dancers or movers. (Dads, this means you too! Even if you are just moving your hips!)* *ALL DANCERS AND MOVERS MUST BE PREPARED TO BE TESTED FOR COVID19.* All testing will be paid for by production. *Shoot Dates:* --Film is shooting Mid June to late October. --Must have flexible schedule as exact dates are TBD. All dancers and movers will have varying time commitments- with multiple rehearsal days and shooting days. --When submitting, please include any conflicts for this time period (June-October). *Location:* Northeast Ohio *Pay Rates:* Tier One: Dancer pay scale- exact rate will depend on how you are cast --Rehearsal rate: $607/day --If 9+ people dancing: $788/day --If 3-8 people dancing: $902/day --Solo/Duo dancing: $1030/day Tier Two: $10/hr, with $150 bump for rehearsal days and $250 bump for shooting days *Dance audition instructions:* --Below are 5 prompts to be included in submission tapes. You are welcome to perform whatever comes to you within these prompts. Please indicate if you have any injuries or restrictions and, if so, adapt these prompts as needed. --*While recording, please have the person filming you read the prompts aloud and then perform each one.* 1. Perform first 8 counts of a line dance 2. Collapse to the floor in slow motion 3. Using an imagined sign language (perhaps for an alien species), use your entire body to say: “Hello! My name is __________________, can you show me where I can get something to eat?” 4. Pantomime starting a gas lawn mower (pulling the cord, getting behind the handle, pushing the mower, etc.), mowing 3 or 4 feet of lawn and then retrograde, or reverse, what you just did. (Try to be precise!) 5. To the music that’s provided (or the selection you brought), please dance like you are in the center of a dance circle at a wedding party and you are the life of the party. You are welcome to show any special skills/abilities. Please use the following song: Parliament Funkadelic’s ‘Flashlight *IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS* --Lighting, audio and backdrop are crucial. Many auditions aren’t sent to the director due to production quality. --At the END of the audition: Slate your name, and agent if you have one. Also state if you are a local hire. *For families submitting together:* --Please include one take with the whole family together completing the prompts; AND a take of each individual family member completing the prompts on their own. --Each family member should state their name at the end of their individual take so that we know who is who! *Notes for minors:* --Minors may be submitted as either dancers or movers. --Minors may be submitted individually or as part of a family- but production has a strong preference for whole families. --Parent or guardian must be present with minor on set for both rehearsals and filming days. --Must be prepared to take a COVID test- paid for by production. *To submit:* Email: angela(a)angelaboehmcasting.com Subject: Dancer/Mover Audition Include: --Full Name --If submitting multiple family members, please list full names of each family member. --If submitting minors, must include age and birthday --Height --Phone number --City you reside --Role you are submitting for: "Dancer", "Mover", or "Both" --MUST LIST IF YOU HAVE AN AGENT --Video files must be condensed to be under 50MB. If the file is too large we may not be able to upload it. --Please title video submissions with "your name_dancer/mover/both". (For family submissions, please title video with last name.) --*Submissions MUST be received no later than Friday April 2nd.*

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