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Auditions + Free Acting Classes for HS Girls
by David Hoover 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

The *Saint Ignatius Harlequins* will be holding auditions for their fall play, *Arsenic and Old Lace*, next *Tuesday, September 7, from 4:00-7:00 pm* in the school's Breen Center for the Performing Arts (2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113)*. Girls from both public and private schools* are most welcome and encouraged to attend. New this year: *3 hours of free acting classes* will be integrated into our weekly rehearsal schedule. If you've been wanting to grow as an artist, particularly before college auditions, this is the perfect way to do it. For more information, please visit www.ignatius.edu/drama or email me at dhoover(a)ignatius.edu. Break a leg! David Hoover '03, M.A. *Fine Arts Department* *Drama Director* *Speech Coach* 216.651.0222 ext. 4480 dhoover(a)ignatius.edu www.ignatius.edu <http://ignatius.edu> Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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Broadway Rocks Tribute Show September 24th
by Spotlight Dinner Theatre 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

Broadway Rocks is a tribute show performing the greatest hits of Billy Joel, Carole King, ABBA and other great pop, rock and Broadway music past and present. Broadway Rocks Tickets <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadway-rocks-a-tribute-to-billy-joel-carole-…> About this event Join us September 24th at Arrowhead Country Club for an evening of music that you will never forget. Some of the area's finest musicians and vocalists round out this live fantastic musical event. Tributes to Billy Joel, Carole King, ABBA and many more will be performed. If you are a fan of Pop, Rock and Broadway then you are going to love this show. Reservations are required. Hit songs and a full live band highlight this fantastic show . Reservations are $37 per person for dinner and the show. Cash bar available. Reservations at eventbrite.com Tickets <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadway-rocks-a-tribute-to-billy-joel-carole-…> or by calling the box office at 330.327.2087. *Friday, September 24th* *One Night Only* *RESERVED SEATING / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED* *Doors Open 6:30 pm / Live Band* *Dinner & Show $37 / Cash Bar* Seating is assigned so there is no need to arrive prior to doors opening at 6:30. If you arrive early, please enjoy a drink or a seat at the bar. We can’t let you in early. We are busy with sound and equipment checks as well as safety precautions prior to opening the house. Seating is reserved. All tickets purchased in the same transaction will automatically be seated together at tables of 8 or more. If you would like to sit with a friend or family member who purchased their tickets separately, please email spotlightdinnertheatre(a)gmail.com or call 330.327.2087 immediately! We cannot change seating charts the night of the show! *In the event of “Force Majeure” an act of God, we will reschedule the event! All Sales Final! * * NO REFUNDS ONCE TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED!*

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Mercury Theatre Company National Award-Winning Junior Company Auditions
by Mercury Theatre Company 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Mercury Theatre Company’s National Award-Winning Junior Company announces auditions for their fall competition season show, Sister Act Jr. Mercury Theatre Company’s nationally-recognized, pre-collegiate training program The Junior Company announces open auditions for students in grades 6-12 for their Fall 2021 semester and their production of Sister Act Jr, competing at the 2022 iTheatrics’ Junior Theatre Festival. Membership in The Junior Company is by audition and/or invitation only. The Junior Company, led by Mercury Theatre Company Artistic Director Pierre Brault, offers students the opportunity to both perform and develop their craft while receiving instruction from a team of industry professionals. Company members receive coaching in numerous acting techniques, music theory and vocal performance, and company-wide dance training. The Junior Company produces two fully-staged musicals a year, as well as competing at national performing arts competitions such as iTheatrics’ Junior Theatre Festival, The National Performing Arts Festival, and Musical Theatre Competitions of America. *Please note that, differing from prior years, fall auditions are intended for members who will be traveling with the Junior Company to Atlanta, Georgia January 13-17th for the Junior Theatre Festival. Auditions for the NPAF/MTCA competition team and the second semester production will be held in November. AUDITIONS FOR THE JUNIOR COMPANY Auditions will be held in person at Notre Dame College, the home of Mercury Theatre Company, on Saturday September 11th. Auditions will be held in two sessions- a morning session from 9:00-11:15am with a 45 minute dance call concluding at 12:00pm and an afternoon session from 1:00-3:15pm with a 45 minute dance call concluding at 4pm. Prospective members should sign up for either the morning or afternoon sessions and be prepared to either stay or return for the 11:15 or 3:15 dance calls. At check-in, students will be assigned a 5 minute time slot for their vocal audition. If you are unable to make the September 11th in person auditions, please email mymercury(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org to schedule an audition. The Junior Company is seeking strong Singer-Actors and dancers. Company members must be able to sing harmony. Not all roles require dance training, but strong movement ability is necessary from all actors. SINGING: Prepare a short 32-bar selection of a musical theatre or pop song in the style of the show that demonstrates range and vocal tone. Please bring sheet music- an accompanist will be provided. Any questions about songs can be directed to mymercury(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org DANCING: Please come prepared to dance. Prospective members will be shown through a brief dance call to adjudicate dance levels. Appropriate shoes and attire required. READING: You may be asked to read from the script. If necessary, material will be provided at the audition. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Regular rehearsals will begin Saturday, September 25th, and will take place every Saturday until the culmination of the production. Additional rehearsals may be added in November/December as required. Saturday rehearsals will include training in music, theatre, and dance from industry professionals. Saturday rehearsals run from 10am-5pm, but you may not be called the entire time to every rehearsal. Please bring your conflicts to auditions so you may note these on your audition forms. Please note that all company members must be available from 5-10pm from December 13-15, and 1-9pm on December 12 for tech rehearsals. PERFORMANCE DATES: December 2021 (South Euclid) January 13-17, 2022 (Atlanta**) COSTS Training tuition for the fall semester of The Junior Company is $400 and may be paid in two installments of $200. The first installment is due at the first training session on September 25th and the remainder is due November 6. You may pay in full on September 25th. JTF Festival costs may total up to $750, which may be defrayed with fundraising. CASTING Casting decisions will be announced by Friday, September 17, and company members are expected to accept their roles no later than the first rehearsals. All actors who are invited to be a part of The Junior Company are expected to perform in the South Euclid performance in December, as well as attend the Junior Theatre Festival. **Please note that in order to safely travel as a company, all members of the 2021-2022 Junior Company who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine MUST BE VACCINATED. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this requirement. Proof of vaccination will be required at the first rehearsal to determine what members of the team may travel. Additional questions can be directed to mymercury(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org. Mercury Theatre Company’s The Junior Company will return to the iTheatrics Junior Theatre Festival January 13-17, 2022 presenting SISTER ACT JR. The show will be presented in its entirety in December 2021 in the Regina Auditorium at Notre Dame College. Seeking 25 actors and technicians to travel and compete. PLEASE NOTE: All members of The Junior Company will be expected to participate in team fundraisers. Whether you choose to audition and compete in both semesters, team members will be fundraising together for the Junior Company. We are currently seeking team sponsors for both semesters. If you have any connections to an individual or business willing to be a sponsor, please reach out to Aubrey Fink, Director of Education at mymercury(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org. TO SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DA4AD2BA5F58-junior<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DA4AD2BA5F58-junior?fbclid=IwAR3-jzo3…> Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Auditions for Larissa FastHorse's "The Thanksgiving Play" at Kent Trumbull Theatre.
by Kildow, Eric 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

The Kent Trumbull Theatre is seeking actors for their production of Larissa FastHorse's "The Thanksgiving Play." Show dates will be November 12-14; 19-21. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs beginning Sept 27. Actors auditioning in person should come ready to read from the script. Actors who would prefer to submit a video audition should contact the director at ekildow(a)kent.edu<mailto:ekildow@kent.edu>. Auditions are open to the public as well as students. Casting Breakdown: Logan- Female, Caucasian looking, the director as well as an actor. Earnest about theater and doing the right thing, but wants everyone to feel part of the collaboration so much that it derails the actual play. Caden- Male, Caucasian looking, the academic. Teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School System with dramatic aspirations but no clue how things work on stage. Jaxton- Male, Caucasian looking, the LA surfer actor. Politically correct to a fault, a big one. He's that guy everyone loves, but his logical PC thinking takes weird turns. Alicia- Female, brunette, Caucasian looking but has looks that would have been cast as ethnic in 1950's movies. Hot, but not bright. That actress whose every script note ends with her being allocated more lines. Please call 330.675.8887 or email trumbullboxoffice(a)kent.edu<mailto:trumbullboxoffice@kent.edu> for more information. Eric S. Kildow, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator (he/him/his) School of Theatre and Dance Kent State University at Trumbull "We are all ancestors in training." -Larissa Fasthorse

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Master Dance class with the Mihacevich sisters tomorrow
by Hayley 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Tuesday, August 31st 6:00-7:00 pm Intermediate Contemporary (ages 9 and up) ... $17 7:00-8:30 pm Intermediate Adv. Contemporary (ages 13 and up) ... $20 Creative Movement Center 203 East Royalton Rd. Broadview Heights OH 44147 The Mihacevich sisters are a trio of dancers, choreographers, and teachers hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. They initially made their mark on the national dance scene when they competed on NBC’s season one of World of Dance. Following their time on WOD, the sisters were invited to be one of the headlining acts for the World of Dance Live North American tour. Collectively, the sisters have extensive experience in both the competitive and professional world of dance. They have taught and judged for events throughout the country, have won multiple awards for their choreography, and continue to train with some of the most prominent educators and working choreographers in the industry including Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo, Emmy award winner Tessandra Chavez, Kyle Hanagami, and Mitchel Federan to name a few. Madeline‘s professional resume also includes work with Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, Sophia Carson, as well as many other television, film, and music video experiences. Most recently she danced on the Billboard Awards, the Latin AMA’s, and season two of Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Together, their connection, energy and passion provide a unique and exciting one of a kind experience. To SIGN UP -please email hayley(a)creativemovementcenter.com Hayley WeissDirector/ Owner Creative Movement Center www.creativemovementcenter.com #440-546-0123

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Free Industrial Zig Zag Machine
by Tyler Jacobson 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

FREE Pfaff industrial zig-zag machine. Motor works but has a timing/tension issue so it needs serviced before it will sew. Pick up only. It is very heavy and will need transported via truck or large SUV. If interested please reach out to Jess Rosenlieb Props Shop Supervisor jrosenleib(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:jrosenleib@clevelandplayhouse.com>

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Come work with the BorderLight Festival!
by Althea H 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

The <http://www.borderlightcle.org/> BorderLight Festival seeks a part-time Engagement & Advancement Manager. The position covers the overlapping areas of marketing communications, engagement, and development work. This staff member will work closely with the two co-directors of the festival, as well as with sub-contractors, vendors and seasonal staff according to the festival cycle. * Marketing: primary staff contact supervising marketing, website, and social media subcontractors for the festival. During the off-season, will serve as the communications/marketing lead for the organization, including press/media relations, content creation and brand promotion. * Engagement: work with the BorderLight team to identify and develop new audiences for the festival, while actively supporting and reporting on the organization's audience development and community engagement goals as we aim to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive festival. * Advancement: assist with sponsorships, donor/patron database management, development communications, sponsor/donor recognition, benefits tracking, and board engagement efforts. Terms: Part-time position from October 1, 2021, with longer hours and pro-rated pay during biennial festival season. Must be flexible with variable hours and available for occasional evening and weekend work. Job is often remote. Part time base pay is $19,000 per year, averaging approximately 80 hours/month. See full details here: https://www.borderlightcle.org/work-with-us/ 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. Suitable candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 10, 2021. Individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

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Things Needing Explanation by Julia Fisher [Free Radio Play]
by Playwrights Local 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Playwrights Local and Radio on the Lake Theatre Present a New Radio Play THINGS NEEDING EXPLANATIONWritten by Julia Fisher Directed by Anne McEvoy Featuring Dominique L. Gardner, Nadia Salett, Amy Schwabauer, and Lisa L Wiley Available for free streaming and download at PL Radio <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/>, AmazonMusic <https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff05a58-21a7-435e-a501-4fe05c820df3/PL-R…>, Apple Podcasts <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pl-radio/id1551854977>, Google Podcasts <https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BsYXl3cm…>, PodBean <https://playwrightslocal.podbean.com/>, Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/show/7s668zHXZGsFWabw1F0Ovc>, & Stitcher <https://www.stitcher.com/show/pl-radio>. Production information at www.playwrightslocal.org/things-needing-explanation/. PL Radio series information at www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/. *Synopsis* Jacklean is driving her whip-smart teenage granddaughter Georgia to her house for the weekend when they decide to play Things Needing Explanation - a game from Georgia’s childhood where the two try to outsmart each other with made-up crime scenes. But when an invented crime begins to have eerie parallels to the real world, Georgia and Jacklean must unite their love of murder mysteries and each other to solve the case and save their family. *From the Producers* Check out *Things Needing Explanation* along with other recent releases including *Family Markers* by Faye Sholiton and Limbo by Agnes Herrmann at PL Radio <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/>, and look for additional new plays by Gail Nyoka and Christopher Johnston in the coming weeks! *Credits* Run Time: 36:23 Produced by Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> with Radio on the Lake Theatre <https://radioonthelaketheatre.org/>. More information available at www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/. # # #

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James Madio to teach 3 of our online Working Actor’s classes this September!!
by Jessica Houde 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

HeyGuys! We are happy to announce that James Madio will be the guest teacher for 3 of our 4 online Working Actor’s classes in September! Friday Sept. 3rd, 17th and 24th. The Working Actor’s Class is held every Friday on Zoom. You will receive acting advice and feedback on your performances from guest teachers who are currently working actors and have booked shows and films like; Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, Black Widow and more.. You can purchase this class alone, or as part of a monthly package along with Meisner Technique, Improv and Script Analysis/Self tape Coaching. Follow this link for more info: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/classes About James Madio: Born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He is one of seven children. At the age of thirteen with his very first audition, James landed a role in the Steven Spielberg family adventure, Hook (1991) and never looked back. On the set of Hook, Dustin Hoffman was impressed enough with Madio's talent to suggest him for the role of his son in the film Hero (1992) The same year, he appeared as the younger version of the title character in the Independent film Mac (1992) starring John Turturro Madio's big break as a young actor then came when he co-starred with Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg in the highly acclaimed film, The Basketball Diaries (1995) After a number of independent roles, Madio found himself once again, on another Spielberg set, this time as a lead cast member in the Emmy Award-Winning HBO series, Band of Brothers (2001). Portraying WWII hero Sgt. Frank Perconte. This would become a turning point in his career, putting him in the national and international spotlight in a timeless piece that continues to air today. Moreover, Madio continue to support troops by speaking at WWII Veteran engagements around the world. He recently co-starred in the Clint Eastwood film Jersey Boys (2014) Madio's career has extended to behind the camera, having acted, produced and written several award-winning independent projects (both features and shorts). His short film AppleBox (2011) (of which he wrote, produced and starred in) has racked up several wins across the country, which earned him 2 Best Actor awards. Other Independent works include, The Box (2007) which he co-produced, and Love Lies Bleeding (2008) starring Christian Slater. Searching for Bobby D (2005) West of Brooklyn (2008) Dough Boys (2008) and The Grasslands (2011). James played executed anarchist Nicola Sacco in the feature film No God, No Master (2013) While Madio recurred on CW's Ringer (2011), and has guest starred on Blue Bloods, Law & Order SVU, Castle, Bones, C.S.I: Miami, Cold Case and many others. His voice is also featured in the DreamWorks animated movie, _Shark Tale (2004)_ and on the Call of Duty video game franchise. Sincerely,Jessica Houde-Morris

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AUDITION REMINDER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON’S PRODUCTION OF CONCORD FLORAL
by Lana Sugarman 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

We are looking to cast a diverse, curious ensemble of humans for this *in-person, with pandemic protocols)* process. Open to University of Akron students and community members. WRITTEN BY JORDAN TANNAHILL DIRECTED BY LANA SUGARMAN *ABOUT THE SHOW:* *Concord Floral* is a one million-square-foot abandoned greenhouse, and a refuge for neighbourhood teens; a place all to themselves where they can throw parties, experiment, dream, and come of age. But hidden there is a secret no one wants to confront, and when Rosa and Nearly stumble upon it they set off a chain of events that include phone calls from the grave. It’s time for the teenagers of Concord Floral to start talking. *Rehearsals start: *Tuesday, September 7th *Where:* Guzzetta Hall at the University of Akron *When:* Monday- Thursday in the evenings, and in the afternoon on Saturday or Sunday. The show will run October 21st-24th in the Sandefur Theatre on the U of A campus. In Person Auditions – Monday August 30th and Tuesday August 31st 7:00-10:00pm Virtual Audition Option available (Deadline: Tuesday August 31st) Callbacks (In Person): Friday September 3rd 7:00-10:00pm All roles are available. 10 Actors, age range of 16-20s. Actors appear in University of Akron productions on a volunteer basis. MORE DETAILS HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LxvLMCt7iI9qRq3bd-A4qXMQcicLESS1yjQzKzG…

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