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Beck Center's Broadway Bound
by Julie Gilliland 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

Get your tickets today for Neil Simons' Broadway Bound, featuring Austin Pendleton, running until October 3, 2021 Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce Broadway Bound<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/template-dj8td-49d9j-3gp3f>, featuring Austin Pendleton<https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0671721/> in its first production of the 2021-2022 Professional Theater Season<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater>. Mr. Pendleton returns from New York City after having performed in a Beck Center prior production, Glengarry Glen Ross. This production will be performed in the newly named Senney Theater<https://www.beckcenter.org/theater/seating-charts>. In recognition of Wally and Joyce Senney for their extraordinarily generous gift of over $1 million for the Creating Our Future capital campaign, Beck Center's Board of Directors recently voted to change the name of its larger theater to The Senney Theater. The Senney family's history with the organization goes back to 1915 when they constructed the Lucier Movie Theater and Maheu block which became the home of Lakewood Little Theater in 1938, later becoming Beck Center for the Arts. Produced by Scott Spence<https://www.beckcenter.org/about/leadership>, now in his 31st season with Beck Center, and directed by William Roudebush,<https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-roudebush-27a74097/> this comedy by hilarious playwright Neil Simon<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Simon> is sure to ease patrons back into the comfort of live theater. Mr. Roudebush says of returning to the theater in Lakewood, Ohio, "I was born in 1949, the same year Broadway Bound takes place. I became a Thespian at Rocky River High School in 1964, the same year Neil Simon's most famous play, The Odd Couple, opened on Broadway. My father and I were devotee's of The Phil Silvers' Show as well as Your Show Of Shows starring Sid Caesar, Imogine Coca, and Carl Reiner. Over the years I have directed at least 15 productions penned by the greatest comic genius of our time, Neil Simon. So, after a solid eighteen months of quarantine and isolation from what I love the most, this production of Broadway Bound is the perfect coming out party for me. His comic rhythms were born into my soul and I can't wait for them to play out in front of a play-starved audience. It's the perfect 'welcome back' for all of us!" In anticipation of welcoming theater patrons back to the Senney Theater Beck Center made a number of investments in the HVAC and air filtration to provide a safe environment for patrons as they return to the theater. Beck Center will communicate any mask policies with patrons prior to the production. Starting September 30, 2021 please be prepared to show a vaccination card for COVID-19 or a negative test result. For more information please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/template-dj8td-49d9j-3gp3f> and click on the Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Precautions. Individual and group tickets are available at beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater> with single ticket prices from $34 (adults), $30 (for seniors 65 and older) and $12 for students with valid ID. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Running now to October 3, 2021, curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performances are 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, September 9. $10 Smart Seats(r) are available for each performance. For more information on the entire 2021-22 Professional Theater Season please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater>. This production is generously sponsored by David and Inez Myers Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and the John P. Murphy Foundation. All performances are at the Senney Theater inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent.

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Auditions for Inclusive Comedy Troupe
by Tessa Gaffney 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

We're inviting YOU to audition for CADA’s Comedy Troupe, an innovative and groundbreaking project funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council, on September 21 and 23 from 6-8PM! The virtual audition will consist of an interview with Director Ruben Ryan and Assistant Director John Lynch, followed by an improv session with three applicants at a time. Please bring your availability and your contact info, including: 1. Email address 2. Phone number 3. Physical address The Next Stage Comedy Troupe will provide an opportunity for a group of ten to fifteen actors with autism and/or disabilities to form an online comedy troupe as a pilot program for our 2021-2022 season. Selected troupe members will meet with guest artists to further their writing, collaborating, and performing skills throughout the fall. Members will also learn the practical aspects of forming a comedy troupe, taking turns in the roles of stage manager, technical director, while also learning basic marketing and advertising techniques. The troupe will manage a YouTube presence and master the essential aspects of developing online revenue streams. The troupe's first performance will be a comedy showcase in early December 2021. From January through May of 2022, the troupe will present monthly comedy shows online for which they will receive stipends of $100 per performance. *Y*ou won't want to miss this opportunity! Sign up for an audition time slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094daaa92ca0fb6-cada -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Seeking Director | CSF | Proposal Deadline: This Monday (9/20)
by Dusten Welch 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

*Seeking Director – Summer 2022 | Cleveland Shakespeare Festival* Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is seeking an Ohio-based director to mount a comedy (from or inspired by William Shakespeare) for their 25th Season. Interested candidates should submit proposals no later than Monday, September 20 at 11:59pm. *Submit Proposal(s) at: *www.cleveshakes.org/directing *Plays Under Consideration:* - Most comedic plays from the Shakespeare canon (*exceptions below*) - Plays inspired by William Shakespeare or his works *Plays NOT Under Consideration:* *The Comedy of Errors, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night* *Rehearsals & Timeline:* CSF rehearsals are held at Wizbang! Theater located at 2134 Lee Rd. Cleveland Heights OH 44118. Technical rehearsals take place outdoors at Coventry PEACE Park (weather permitting). Summer rehearsals to begin in June with opening night slated for Friday, July 22. Exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by director and production team. *Production: *All CSF summer shows are produced to tour across northeast Ohio and perform outdoors in parks and recreational areas, with each show being held in a different venue and presented free of charge to all audiences. CSF attracts nearly 5,000 patrons each summer. *Qualifications:* Qualified candidates should have previous directing experience, preferably having acquaintance with the works of Shakespeare and/or Outdoor Theatre. Candidates must be based in/near/or have access to residence around northeast Ohio. *Paid Position:* CSF directors are paid a stipend upon opening of show. *Directing Proposals should include:* At least one (1) or up to three (3) play suggestions Brief description of production thoughts | (1 page or less) -May include: *what draws you to the play, specific style or concept (if any), proposed cast size, relevance or intended theme* Brief description of directing approach/philosophy | (1 page or less) Artistic Resume/CV *Dusten Welch *(he · him · his) Artistic Director | Cleveland Shakespeare Festival dusten.a.welch(a)cleveshakes.org 2134 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 *cleveshakes.org <http://cleveshakes.org>*

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Evening youth theatre classes in Oberlin and Lorain
by Nina Fisher 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

MAD* Factory Theatre Co fall semester starts next week! Our mission is to empower and inspire people of all ages through music, art, and drama. IN OBERLIN: Comedy improv ages 8-12, Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 Comedy improv ages 13-18, Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 Make your own Jukebox Musical ages 8-12, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 IN LORAIN: Scene study ages 14-18, Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 Young actors "Room on the Broom" Thursdays 5:15-6:15 Visit www.madfactory.org to register, request a scholarship, or ask a question!

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The Crucible, October 8th-10th
by Nina Fisher 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

MAD* Factory Theatre Co Presents Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" When: October 8th and 9th at 7pm, October 10th at 2pm Where: MAD* On Broadway, 2655 Broadway Ave, Lorain, 44052 Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students/seniors Masks required. Go to www.madfactory.org for more information and tickets!

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VIRTUAL Theatre Classes
by Tessa Gaffney 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

*The Center for Applied Drama and Autism (CADA) has VIRTUAL theatre classes for $125 for ten weeks!* *Intro to Comedy* *John Lynch and Ruben Ryan * *Mondays 6:00-7:00 PM ET, September 13-November 15* Explore the basics of comedy across multiple formats including improvisation, sketch comedy and stand-up. Analyze what is funny and what isn’t in the 21st century as comedy has evolved in multiple forms across Instagram, TikTok and other platforms. The class will create a final project that will be posted on social media. *Writer's Room* *Jordan Euell and Eve Urban* *Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM ET, September 15-November 17* Collaborative writing is the standard process for all types of television programming. Learn how to bring your special talents to a group process. The class will create a final project that will be shared on social media. *Intro to Voice Acting* *Mikaia Ross and Wendy Duke* *Saturdays 3:00-4:00 PM ET, September 18-November 20* Learn the mechanics of vocal production while exploring the variety of vocal opportunities available for actors with powerful and flexible voices. Students will learn how to prepare a portfolio with samples of their voice work. *Improv for All* *Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker * *Saturdays 11:00 AM - noon ET, September 18-November 20* For all ages, abilities and levels of experience. Improvisation is naturally inclusive! By learning to “Say Yes!” actors develop scenes that can incorporate favorite characters and genres. Improv helps actors work on communication skills for stage and real life. *Sign up at:* centerforada.square.site -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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CASTING MULTIPLE ROLES FOR A PAID PERFORMANCE OCT. 28th thu the 31st
by thsthingovourz＠aol.com 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Greetings to you The innovative masters of mystery, 1Mobinc.com, are casting several PAID roles for our 31st annual weekend long Halloween mystery play on October 28th with conclusion on October 31st Sunday morning. Room & board will also be included with your pay. You must play well with others and have improv skillsRehearsal schedule as follows: In person rehearsal dates in Cleveland: Sunday Oct. 10th, Sunday Oct. 17th and Sunday Oct. 24th. All Sunday rehearsals are from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Online weekday evening rehearsal Dates TBA Unless you can make these dates, please do not reply to this listing. To be considered for a role in this ribald production, please Email us back with a photo & bio. Please include a phone number that we can call you at, we require that we can actually speak with you and not in text messages. The roles are listed below, thank you and break a leg. Billy WaLogistics Director of 1Mobinc.com ROLESALL ROLE BODY TYPES ARE NONDESCRIPT Alando: Late 20s to 50s Alien from another galaxy who has taken up residence on Earth Elizabeth Klarer Alando 20s to 50s South African mine owner who is thewife of Alando and also a vampire Lyla Alando: In her 20s The child of Alando and Elizabeth Agnes “Queenie” Wagner: 20s to early 30s Hairologist/Leader of thePoodles, a female greaser gang that even hardcore biker gangs fear Ryker Blaze: 20s to early 30s Greaser who works for Bobby V, inlove with Queenie but is slowly going under Lyla’s spell Bobby “Bobby V.” Villanova: 30s to 50s Organized crime element Paige Turner: 20s to 50s Writer for UFO Weekly at the gala on an anonymous tipster who knows the alienshe’s chasing Shandar Nepatone: 20s to 60s Psychic/Medium who speaks to thedead

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Press Release for Audience Vaccination Policies
by Julie Gilliland 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Beck Center for the Arts, Along with Peer Organizations, Announces Audience Vaccination Policies Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/>, on behalf of Blank Canvas Theatre<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/>, Cleveland Play House<https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/>, Dobama Theatre<https://www.dobama.org/>, Ensemble Theatre<https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/>, Great Lakes Theater<https://www.greatlakestheater.org/>, LatinUS Theater Company<https://www.latinustheater.com/>, Maelstrom Collaborative Arts<https://maelstromcollaborativearts.org/>, Ohio Shakespeare Festival<http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/>, Rubber City Theatre<https://www.rubbercitytheatre.com/>, Seat of the Pants Productions<https://seatofthepants.org/>, Talespinner Children's Theatre<https://talespinnercle.org/>, and Weathervane Playhouse<https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/> shares the following audience vaccination policies, effective September 30, 2021. As Northeast Ohio theaters navigate the return to live in-person indoor theater and performance, concern for safety of patrons, performers, and staff is of utmost importance. Similar to the unified approach taken by peers in New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., New Jersey, and other communities, Beck Center for the Arts, Blank Canvas Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Dobama Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, LatinUS Theater Company, Maelstrom Collaborative Arts, Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Rubber City Theatre, Seat of the Pants Productions, Talespinner Children's Theatre and Weathervane Playhouse have adopted similar policies to what Playhouse Square announced on September 7, 2021, for live, ticketed, indoor theater performances, that audience members over the age of 12 must show proof of vaccination starting September 30, 2021. While there are many details to be worked out to suit this policy to our specific theaters, we believe there is considerable strength in the whole of Cleveland's theatrical community uniting around this action. We strongly believe that this policy will provide audiences, staff, crew, and artists with a critical additional layer of safety. Performances that take places inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/>, are located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent. Programming at Beck Center for the Arts is made possible through the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the generous funding provided by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for individuals with disabilities, free gallery exhibits year-round, and outreach education programming. ###

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Nutcracker audition this Sunday
by Cleveland City Dance 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Has your dancer wanted to perform in the Nutcracker? Audition is this Sunday to be part of the annual holiday tradition. Learn more https://cityballetofcleveland.org/event/auditions-for-2021-nutcracker/ Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222 Cleveland City Dance is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring dancers to excel to their personal best in a familial community. Watch your dancer’s confidence, poise, artistry and technique blossom as each accomplishment is celebrated. We offer professional classes with high standards in dance education and technique for all students

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Paid Commercial Casting Call for Families-DEADLINE EXTENDED
by Kristina Randjelovic 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

*PAID COMMERCIALCASTING CALL: CLEVELAND,OH* *REGIONAL HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR:* - *No Acting Experience required* · *Families with children (12 & Younger) and/or Expectant families of all ethnicities and gender identities* - *Rate: $500 per adult/child & $250 per infant* - *SHOOT DATE TBD: Tues 9/28, Weds 9/29, Thurs 9/30, or Fri 10/1 * - **List any conflicts you have on those days** - *Email: parenthoodcommercial(a)gmail.com <parenthoodcommercial(a)gmail.com>* - *Include:* - *Name of Parent(s)* - *Names/Age(s) of minors* - *Phone Number* - *1-2 minute video submission introducing your family/and a glimpse of your life/play as a Parent/Family * ***via Dropbox Link or Google Drive/GMAIL*** - *DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO SATURDAY, 9/18* *Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful day! * *Kristina Randjelovic *

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