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FREE Education Productions at WRP
by Hannah Hilty 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

WRP CLASSICS YOUTH PRODUCTION SERIES Produced by the WRP Education Department and WRP Connect The Western Reserve Playhouse is announcing a season of youth productions for students of all ages! Whether you like to act, sing, boogie, direct, design sets and/or costumes, write, all of the above, or are just interested in learning, this is a great place for you! Students will audition for these productions and, if cast, will have the opportunity to perform, and learn how to produce abridged versions of these classic tales adapted specifically for them! Students will participate in these productions free of charge! *For more information on each production, and how to sign up, please visit:* https://thewrp.org/education-coming-soon/ THE PRODUCTIONS: Around The World in 80 Days By Jules Verne Adapted by August Scarpelli and Shahrazad Theatre Company Directed by Anna Poppa For students ages 11-15 In 1872 Phileas Fogg made a bet that he could traverse the globe in 80 days. New friends, strange acquaintances, and careful planning could be the only way. Though, this was only possible if nothing would hinder his success. Did we mention that there is a warrant out for his arrest? Performance Dates: June 25th -27th This production will be rehearsed and performed live outdoors at WRP!!! Rehearsals will begin around the week of June 6th and will be held on weekday evenings/ weekends based on the availability of the actors. Not Your Average FairyTale (A remix of fates for the villians and heros of fairytale land) Directed by Dayshawnda Ash Written by Dayshawnda Ash and August Scarpelli For students ages 5-10 Performance Dates: August 6th -8th This production will be rehearsed and performed live outdoors at WRP!!! Rehearsals will begin the week of July 19th and will be held on weekday evenings/ weekends based on the availability of the actors. *Everyone who auditions will be cast!* MACBETH By William Shakespeare Directed by Shley Snider For students ages 13-18 One of Shakespeare's Great Tragedies. The tale of a prophecy from three witches to a brave Scottish general that he will climb the ranks and one day be King of Scotland. Macbeth and his wife are spurred by vaulting ambition to dark ends wracked with guilt and paranoia. Performance Dates: September 17th -19th This production will be rehearsed and performed live outdoors at WRP!!! Rehearsals will begin around the week of August 23rd and will be held on weekday evenings/ weekends based on the actors availability. *Questions? Please direct them to August Scarpelli at august(a)thewrp.org <august(a)thewrp.org>* -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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In Person Summer Theater Camp in Chagrin Falls
by PATRICIA THOMAS HAYNISH 11 Apr '21

11 Apr '21

SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP Summer Production: "Get in the Game" a sports themed musical is planned for the all-camp showDates: June 7-June 25, 2021Time: 9:00 as- 2:00pm Monday through Friday (campers bring own lunch and water bottle)Place: Chagrin Falls 7-12 Campus, Central Office Courtyard and HS Choir RoomAge: Campers must currently be in grades 1-7Cost: $445 (a $100 non-refundable deposit per camper is required to reserve a spot)Description: Campers will sing, dance, act, play theatre games, and enjoy special workshops! Activitiesinclude use of creative dramatics, improvisation, basic movement and vocal training to help campers develop confidence, improve theatrical skills and learn about all aspects of theatre. Campers also look forward to the annual Talent Show (outside) giving them a chance to share their unique performances with each other. Everyone will have an opportunity to shine in the outdoor all-camp musical production on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7 pm (outside-rain date June 25) in which each camper will have a speaking part! The camp will be directed for the 21st year by Pat Keller Haynish, retired chair of the Chagrin Falls Music Department assisted by Bill Gordon (Chicago actor) and many past counselors.Camp participants and counselors will adhere to CDC and CFEVS COVID regulations. To Register: Online at: tinyurl.com/cfcereg or contact Chagrin Falls Community Education at 440-247-5375Questions? Contact Pat Haynish, pat.haynish(a)chagrinschools.org

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Berko review: John Cullum: AN ACCIDENTAL STAR
by Roy Berko 11 Apr '21

11 Apr '21

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: John Cullum: An Accidental Star is a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with one of Broadway’s “unknown” stars and learn about the making of some of the important musicals. This is a delightful 90-minutes of entertainment!* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info/>*. * •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Stay Home/Read a Poem A National Poetry Month Event
by Margaret Reardon 11 Apr '21

11 Apr '21

Tickets Event Information *STAY HOME/READ A POEM * *A NATIONAL POETRY MONTH EVENT* *Sunday April 25th **5:00- 6:30 PM* *This event is free to attend but if you can we ask you to buy a ticket for $16 to support our partner organizations NAMI Greater Cleveland <https://namigreatercleveland.org/support-and-education/> and/or Greater Cleveland Food Bank <https://greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/>.* *Register HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stay-home-read-a-poem-a-virtual-national-poetr…> to receive the Zoom login."National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, of course, poets marking poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives every April"Thank you Academy of American Poets <https://poets.org/> for creating this in 1996. Thank you for providing Margaret Reardon Marketing <https://www.margaretreardonmarketing.com/>the opportunity to showcase the beauty and peace of words that are the hallmarks of poetry.Do you like poetry? Join us!Do you like to read poetry aloud? Start practicing!Are you an actor who would like to be part of this as a reader? Get in touch!Do you hate poetry? Still join us. This event will change your mind!Contact me at margaret(a)margaretreardonmarketing.com <margaret(a)margaretreardonmarketing.com> with any questions. Stay safe and well.Margaret*

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FREE Book Reading with Local Author Susan Petrone
by Margaret Reardon 11 Apr '21

11 Apr '21

*THROW LIKE A WOMAN* by Susan Petrone Saturday April 17th at 2:00 pm *Register HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iwbc-reads-throw-like-a-woman-by-susan-petrone…> to receive the ZOOM link* WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE IF A WOMAN GOT A CHANCE TO PLAY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. LET'S FIND OUT! *"While, on the surface, this is a novel about a woman battling to make her way in the man’s world of professional baseball, debut author Petrone presents a stirring and humorous story of a woman doing considerably more than that—trying to rediscover herself, provide for her family, and perhaps find a little love along the way."– Booklist* *"For baseball fans who yearn for a female Jackie Robinson, reading Susan Petrone's fun and absorbing novel THROW LIKE A WOMAN becomes a kind of prayer. 'Please, Lord! Give talent a chance. Let this dream come true!'"– Mary Doria Russell, author of THE SPARROW* *"Someday there will be a woman who plays Major League Baseball. And when it happens, I suspect it will be an awful lot like Susan Petrone's fun THROW LIKE A WOMAN. Susan knows baseball and so the novel – and her hero Brenda Haversham – crackles with authenticity. You can hear the pop of the ball hitting the catcher's mitt."– Joe Posnanski, author of THE SOUL OF BASEBALL, NBC Sports National Columnist* *Forty years old, divorced, with two sons on the verge of adolescence and an ex-husband who considers visitation to be optional, Brenda Haversham isn't having a whole lot of fun. She's also no longer qualified for the work she loves, so she's working in a cubicle instead while trying to make ends meet.* *Brenda is short on money, short on connection with her kids, and short on any kind of social life. The only thing Brenda has in abundance is her anger. And that turns out to be her greatest asset. When she was a kid, Brenda's father taught her how to throw a good fastball. That wasn't of much use to a girl, but it is enough to astound onlookers at a "test your speed" pitching cage before a Cleveland Indians game. The more Brenda pictures her ex-husband's face on the other end, the harder she throws. And when someone tapes her performance and puts it up online, Brenda becomes an Internet sensation – and then more than that. Soon, the Indians come calling and Brenda finds her life taking a turn in a new direction. She finds herself standing on the mound as the first woman player in Major League history – and dealing with everything that comes with it. The money is great and the endorsement deals are even better. The fury of "traditionalists," not so much. And the conflicting emotions of her teammates are even harder to manage. Meanwhile, Brenda's home life is evolving faster than she can keep up, redefining her role as a mother, a friend, and even a lover. As the season winds down Brenda will find out if she has what it takes to be a winner – at both baseball and life.* *A funny, poignant, and endearing debut from a writer of rare warmth and humanity, THROW LIKE A WOMAN is a 95-mile-an-hour heater of a novel." Amazon*

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Actress needed for Bryant Anderson Productions short film
by bryantanderson1968＠yahoo.com 10 Apr '21

10 Apr '21

Casting Call _____________________________________________ Lovely Sunday Drive Lovely Sunday Drive is a drama short. Lovely Sunday Drive is a film about a daughter who has to outwit her mother's overbearing behavior to achieve her driving lesson. Character COURTNEY WOODS - female, late teens, African American. Information The target shoot date is Saturday, April 24th, 2021. Cleveland, Ohio, from 8 am to 2 pm. An Independent 3-minute length production. At a 16:9HD format. Callbacks are on April 17th, 2021. Must have a driver's license. Compensation yes. Non-Union You will receive film credit and a copy of the film. 18yrs and older, please. No prior experience necessary only talent and dedication are required. Sign release documents are required and provided at the time of hire. Please prepare a video monologue 1-minute max and headshot or recent photo to bryantandersonproductions(a)yahoo.com or 216-906-9261 with your name, age, and best way to contact you. Director, writer Bryant Anderson My previous film, A Day of Racism, was a finalist selection in the New York Film Awards Dec 2020.

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Only a Few Days Left to Audition for A Killer Party!
by Jack-Anthony Ina 10 Apr '21

10 Apr '21

*THERE ARE ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO AUDITION FOR GEAUGA CENTER FOR THE ARTS' PRODUCTION OF...* *A KILLER PARTY* Directed and Music Directed by Jack-Anthony Ina Choreographed by Hannah Duncan Assistant Directed by Christian Andrews Streaming June 19-27 Rehearsals begin Tuesday, April 20, 2021. *Auditions* *Please record a video of yourself performing a 32-bar cut in the style of the show (Please do not use a song from the show) *Videos can be submitted as a file or a link through the audition form at https://forms.gle/g117SSwaY5e3q2CM6 *Submissions are due by Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00pm *Callbacks* *By invitation only. *Sides: Materials will be provided and readings will take place via Zoom on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 6:00-10:00pm. *Music + Dance: Materials will be provided and video submissions are due by Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:00pm (noon) Character Descriptions can be found at gcarts.org/auditions Any questions? Feel free to get in touch with our stage manager, Logan Chapman, at logan(a)chapmanplace.net. *NOTE: Casting is open to all regardless of age, race, gender, etc.*

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VIRTUAL Drama Classes
by Tessa Gaffney 10 Apr '21

10 Apr '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.* *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 * *MUSICAL THEATRE* *Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM ET* Explore musical theatre styles through dance and character work. Get ready to move (for all ages and abilities)! *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 (for children). *Taught by Eve Urban and Bree Chambers* *Eve, on puppetry:* "I recently took a puppetry class at my university and became really inspired by how puppets can be a great tool for expressing emotions. It can give performers the confidence to get on stage and act knowing that the attention won't be just on them. *I'm excited to explore with found objects, finger puppets, and sock puppets for this session!*" *On Zoom theatre: *"I love doing theatre online because it allows people to collaborate from all over the world and teaches how to act for film!" 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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Free Spots for Summer Camp Ages 6-17
by EMIR Productions LLC 10 Apr '21

10 Apr '21

Hello Everyone, EMIR Productions Children’s Theatre is giving away 3 slots to any child that would love to attend our 3 week summer camp. Yes that is 3 spots completely free (Up to a $750 value) To be considered, all you need to do is let us know by emailing us @ epctohio(a)emirproductions.net, let us know what show you would like to sign up for, and we will announce who will be coming by April 19th. *One child per entry Frozen: The Musical Summer Intensive Ages 6-12 Thursday’s and Fridays June 24th-July 9th 10am-2pm $150 Showcase: July 10th at 7pm ****Only 4 slots left Hamilton: An American Musical Summer Intensive Ages 13-17 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays June 21st-July 7th 10am-3pm $250 Showcase: July 10th at 7pm ****Only 7 slots left The max we can have for each program is 10 students and we have payment plans available for any and everyone. We do not want any child left out because of money! Each summer intensive will have participation gifts (customized T-Shirt and a Binder) and lunch will be provided! Directors: Rantea Emir Thompson (Frozen) Jonathan Merechant (Hamilton) Choreographer: Tank Jackson Musical Director: Stephen A. Miller Book your spot now before we are all full. If the program does become full, your child will be put on a waitlist as we may offer another camp for another 3 weeks. Go to www.emirproductions.net/summer for more information -- Rantea Thompson Founder and CEO of Emir Productions (330) 937-6291

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The Sound of Music Opens April 15-18
by dave banks 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

The CenterStage Theater Department of Walsh Jesuit High School proudly presents its Spring musical production of the Broadway classic “The Sound Of Music,” with music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, April 15th through the 18th in the theatre at Walsh Jesuit High School, 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, in Cuyahoga Falls. There will be a preview performance on April 14th at 7PM and a special streamed performance on April 18. This musical has been a timeless favorite among adults and children alike. “Although actors will be masked, we will still honor the tradition, magic and energy from the original Broadway version, motion picture, and two revivals, we plan bring our own creative flavor to the staging and characters,” says David Banks, director of the show. Cast as Maria is Gracie Kulawiak of Aurora. Kevin Karl from Brunswick will portray Captain von Trapp, while Junior Kendra Noonan from Tallmadge will be his fiancée, Elsa. Eva Janigian of Akron portrays the Mother Abbess, while the role of Max will be played by Jack Szeremet of Sagamore Hills. Liesl will be played by Ani Bruno of Akron. The role of Friedrich will be played by Michael Younkin and Chase Oberhaus portrays Kurt, both from Wadsworth. Sydney Borges of Uniontown will portray Brigitta, while Sarah Lekan of Hinckley will play Louisa. The role of Marta will be performed by Sophia Tsenekos of North Canton. Gretl will be played by Ava Inglett from Copley. Eli Coundourides of Brunswick plays Franz, and Aubrey Nighman of Cuyahoga Falls portrays Frau Schmidt. Sister Berthe is played by Nataley Davis from Macedonia, while Meredith Davis from North Royalton portrays Sister Margaretta. Elizabeth Gilbert of Medina plays Sister Sophia and Dominic Camma from Hudson will play Rolf. Rounding out the cast is Lindsey Burke and Mia Novak from Akron, Dominic Bertoni from Stow, Addison Burke from Cuyahoga Falls, Jordyn Freetage from Massillon, and Avery Rogus from Wadsworth. The show has been choreographed by Kim Raines Colton of Rootstown and will be backed by a live orchestra directed by David Banks. Technical Direction is by Vincent Matia, from Medina. Shows will be April 15th at 7pm, April 16th and 17th at 7:30pm. Matinee shows will be April 17th at 2:00pm and April 18th at 1:00pm. The closing show will be April 18th at 6:30pm. There will be a streamed show available for purchase as well on April 18th. There will also be a preview show on April 14th at 7pm. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and Senior Citizens. Preview show tickets are $5.00 each. The Streamed show is $15.00 per view. Due to the state of Ohio guidelines for our theatre, we are limited to 112 seats per performance. You will be required to wear a mask while in the building and your temperature will be taken upon arrival. Families and friends may sit together, but otherwise seating will be spaced. For more information on the upcoming production, you may email Mr. Banks at banksd(a)walshjesuit.org <mailto:banksd@walshjesuit.org> or to buy tickets, visit the Walsh Jesuit High School website, www.walshjesuit.org <http://www.walshjesuit.org/> and follow the prompts.

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