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LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: 'The Marvelous Wonderettes' Provide a Wonderful Welcome Back to Live Theatre in Northeast Ohio
by Cleve Land 11 Sep '21

11 Sep '21

*LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: * *'The Marvelous Wonderettes' * *Provide a Wonderful Welcome Back * *to Live Theatre in Northeast Ohio* Theatre venues in Northeast Ohio has slowly been opening their doors after a year-and-a-half of online productions and outdoor experiments. Rabbit Run Theater is perhaps the perfect place for shows to return, since the indoor space is actually well-ventilated thanks to its barn-door entrances. The group's summer season wraps up on a high note with *The Marvelous Wonderettes*, a lighthearted homage to the music and the milieu of the 1950's and '60s... READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE: *https://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2021/09/cleve-review-marvelous-wonderettes.html <https://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2021/09/cleve-review-marvelous-wonder…>*

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North Coast Men's Chorus - Auditions - September 12 & 19
by Bryan＠richcole.net 11 Sep '21

11 Sep '21

North Coast Men’s Chorus Audition Dates Sunday, September 12 at 6:00 PM Sunday, September 19 at 6:00 PM Middleburg Heights Community United Church of Christ 7165 Big Creek Parkway Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 We are excited to announce that auditions for this season will take place on Sunday, September 12 and 19 at 6:00 p.m. with the full rehearsal then beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is the first rehearsal for our concerts on December 11 and 12 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. We will be following certain COVID protocols (see below) to keep all of our singers safe and healthy. Here are some common questions about singing with us. What happens at auditions and do I need to prepare a song to sing? Nope. You’ll meet with Rich Cole, Artistic Director, and he will have you sing some scales, match some pitches and determine what section of the chorus your voice is best suited for. It is a pretty painless process and you’ll be on your way to performing on-stage with the Chorus! When and where are rehearsals? Our regular rehearsals are every Sunday evening from 7:00pm-9:30pm, at the Middleburg Heights Community United Church of Christ, 7165 Big Creek Pkwy, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. Rehearsals will start a little earlier when we get closer to concert. Singers are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to greet their friends and settle in so rehearsal can begin on time. Are there other rehearsal commitments? The Chorus holds a Saturday recording rehearsal for each concert where we record practice tracks of the songs we’re singing to help you with memorization. There is also “mini-retreat” on a Saturday during each concert preparation period. Production Week rehearsals are also required, and attendance is expected at dress rehearsals and tech rehearsals. Additional rehearsals are required of the dancers, but they all say that extra time is more fun than work! What does it cost? Membership dues are an important part of the Chorus budget and are $180 for the current season and payment plans are available. While we rely on membership dues to help pay our bills, we do not want to exclude talented, dedicated singers because of inability to pay dues. Waivers for dues can be arranged with the Treasurer. Members are responsible for acquiring their own basic black tuxedo, shirt, cummerbund and bow tie, but the Chorus does have a supply of gently used tuxes available. Occasionally there might be an additional fee for a shirt or accessory rental. Do I have to read music or have performing experience? No! About half of our singers are experienced musicians. Our director believes in an educational, supportive approach to music learning. We provide rehearsal recordings and sectional opportunities to help learn music, too. So you think you are interested and you’re asking yourself…How can I get more information? Please call the NCMC hotline at 216-556-0590 or email Membership(a)ncmchorus.org for more details. We would love to have you join us, and after the past year and a half, aren't you ready to get out and SING? Rehearsal COVID Protocols In order to keep all our singers as safe as possible while attending NCMC rehearsals, the Board of Directors have adopted the following protocols which will remain in effect until otherwise announced. • All people attending rehearsals will be required to be vaccinated and show their vaccination card. If a member wishes to sing and is unvaccinated due to health risk, they should notify NCMC immediately to determine whether approval to sing will be given. • During rehearsals, chairs will be placed three feet apart. We will not have our typical break during rehearsals and rehearsals will end earlier. All efforts will be made to avoid unnecessary congregating. • Membership committee will take seating photos weekly for potential contact tracing needs. • Physical contact is discouraged (avoid hugging and kissing). • Masks will be worn indoors, including singing at rehearsals. We will sing at our concerts without masks. Masking requirements for the audience will be determined by the venue. • Should a singer test positive, chorus members, particularly in that section, will be notified of the positive test. Privacy will be maintained. • No testing will take place at rehearsals. • Members will be required to sign and agree to adhere to a COVID STANDARDS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND WAIVER form. • Protocols are fluid -- as CDC alters directives, so will NCMC. • NCMC is being as pro-active as possible. However, NCMC is not responsible should an individual test positive after rehearsing with the Chorus. Bryan Fetty bryan(a)richcole.net 330-212-1554 Sent from my iPad

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Free Wendy Alane Wright and Amy Lyndon Workshop Giveaway @ Houde School Of Acting
by Jessica Houde 10 Sep '21

10 Sep '21

Houde School of Acting is having a contest and giving away one seat at our workshop with Wendy Alane Wright and Amy Lyndon!! This is an in-person workshop at our studio in Cleveland, Oh. Sept 16th and 17th. The value of this workshop is $550!!! To enter the contest all you have to do is like our Facebook page and share the Facebook post on your page. Here is the link to our page:https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool/ We will pick the winner Sunday Sept 12th at 7PM EST. About the workshop: Two Of Hollywood’s Top Acting Coaches Are Coming To Cleveland To Teach At Houde School Of Acting! Have you seen Amy Lyndon and Wendy Alane Wright online and always wanted to learn from them in-person? YouTube, Facebook, Instagram..... You name it and they are there offering great tips and advice for actors all across the world. Imagine them applying their 65 years of combined experience in-person to help YOU advance your acting career! Hollywood Celebrity training for YOU, right here in Cleveland! This 8-hour, one-day workshop will be split up into two parts; 4 hours with Wendy and 4 hours with Amy. Register for this workshop now for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from both Wendy and Amy in the same day at one low price! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/wendy-alane-wright-… Q&A ($100) Thursday September 16th 6PM Workshop ($475) Friday September 17th 9AM-6PM Workshop & Q&A ($550.00) Sincerely,Jessica Houde-Morris

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Spotlights Theater presents "Into The Woods"
by Annette Phelps 10 Sep '21

10 Sep '21

Live Theater Returns as Spotlights Goes Into the Woods! After 18 months, the Broadview Heights Spotlights’ stage will no longer be dark. Rehearsals have already begun for Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, and the excitement is palpable for the 20-person cast that will be bring this show to life. Originally scheduled to open in November of 2020, Into the Woods was postponed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Spotlights has been carefully evaluating its options since March of last year. “We had a wonderful season planned for 2020, and halfway through the run of our second production, we had to close. After that, each monthly meeting was pretty somber because we just had to keep cancelling things,” says Tim Anderson, Spotlights’ Education Director. “We made the decision to announce one project at a time to prevent disappointment fatigue.” Despite the impossibility of live, in-person performances in the theater’s newly built 3200-square-foot performance space, the theater still presented four successful virtual performances and its annual outdoor “Local Lore Ghost Walk” during the past year. The Spotlights decided to relaunch with this show because of its themes and familiarity to the community. The winner of the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical, Into the Woods cleverly tells the familiar stories of well-known fairy-tale characters including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Cinderella, Rapunzel, and a Baker and his Wife. But once all of these characters get their wishes, the consequences of their actions return to haunt them. In the end, getting exactly what one wants isn’t what one might think. “The ‘woods’ are a metaphor for all of the challenges that interrupt our lives and change their trajectory - the crisis points that we all have to go through to become who and what we want to be,” says Director and Spotlights’ Trustee Ryan Bergeron. “Sometimes you choose the challenge; and sometimes it chooses you. Either way, the journey leaves you changed - whether it is for better or worse is largely up to us. Coming out of the last 18 months, we could think of no other story with more resonance and relevance.” The Spotlights’ production is directed and musically directed by Ryan Bergeron, with musical staging by Trish Hostettler and technical design by Tim Anderson. The cast includes Emily Beck, Riley Beight, Roxanna Bell, Abbey Brinkhoff, Glorietta Burks, Kyla Burks, Brenton Cochran, Tara Corkery, Livy Douglas, Corey East, Karen Johnston, Andrew Keller, Jacob Lang, Peggy Newton, Britt Paige, Sarah Price, Marco Quiroz, Kassie Schill, Thomas Wenz, and Natalie Zenczak. The show will run Fridays and Saturdays, September 24 – October 9 at 7:30PM. A Sunday matinee on October 3 will start at 3:00PM. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for students and seniors and may be purchased at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. Please see the website for up-to-date audience Covid-19 health and safety protocols. Also, keep an eye out for the return of the “Local Lore Ghost Walk,” October 22-24. The Spotlights will also be one of 1500 theaters participating in the international theatrical event, All Together Now, November 12 – 14. Featuring songs from famous Broadway musicals, this one-weekend only revue is presented in partnership with Musical Theatre International to celebrate the world-wide return of live theater.

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FREE THEATRE WORKSHOP SERIES - COMMUNICATION THROUGH THEATRE ARTS
by Tania Benites 10 Sep '21

10 Sep '21

*Communication Through Theater Arts* (4 week series) FREE! Explore self-expression and important conversation through a workshop based in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. Augusto Boal, a theater practitioner and political activist, created Theatre of the Oppressed believing that theatre is a communication and problem-solving tool. Expression through art is a universal language! Boal also believe that Theater of the Oppressed can be used by actors and non-actors alike. In this workshop activities will oscillate between acting exercises, writing activities, and open discussion. During these four weeks we will use Theatre of the Oppressed as a tool for opening our creative minds as well as to discuss important issues that bring us together as human, instead of pull us apart because of our differences. MUST REGISTER. Hosted by Cuyahoga County Public Library. This program will be held virtually through Zoom. There are three opportunities to catch this 4 week series: I: *Thursdays Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 @7pm* Registration: Communication Through Theater Arts - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org) <https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/5131972> II: *Tuesdays Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19 @7pm* Registration: Communication Through Theater Arts 4-week series - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org) <https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/5127927> III: *Mondays Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 @7pm* Registration: Communication Through Theatre Arts - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org) <https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/5142725> *Tania Benites* *Adult Programming Assistant* Cuyahoga County Public Library *Administrative Offices* 2111 Snow Road / Parma, OH 44134-2728 *p* 216.749.9347/* f* 216.485.9851 cuyahogalibrary.org

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Auditions: King of Cage Street (Production Oct-Nov 2021)
by Playwrights Local 10 Sep '21

10 Sep '21

AUDITION NOTICE PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL www.playwrightslocal.org The King of Cage Street Written & directed by Michael Oatman Production Info: Rehearsals: October 4 - November 4, 2021 Performances: November 5 - 21, 2021 Location: Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 Playwrights Local is casting for its upcoming production of The King of Cage Street by Michael Oatman. All open roles are paid, professional positions compensated on the non-Equity scale. Auditions are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis. If you’d like to schedule a time, email your preference to info(a)playwrightslocal.org. Please bring a resume and headshot and prepare a monologue for your audition. Also expect to read sides from the script. Synopsis: The King of Cage Street is, in a sense, a love story: a character study of three broken people against a backdrop of urban decay. These three dispirited souls — D-Bear, a reformed thug; Skully, an alcoholic handy man; and Dime, a transgendered sex worker — have created a space for themselves and their makeshift family. They have survived in the worst part of the worst ghetto in Ohio, thriving in what D-Bear calls “at the end of the world.” This is where we find the trio when D-Bear receives news that a vicious enemy from his past has been released and is returning soon. As this showdown plays out, the fragile bonds that hold the trio together are strained to the point of rupture. COVID Requirements For the safety of all involved, participants in this production must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We ask that you bring proof of vaccination to the auditions and follow any forthcoming guidelines for the production. Open Audition Dates (Sign up via email or walk-in for next available time) - Friday, September 10: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Sunday, September 12: 11:30am - 1:30pm Callbacks (By invitation or appointment only; no walk-ins available) - Sunday, September 12: 1:30 - 3:30 Location Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 Company Contact info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8850 Open Roles - D-Bear: African American, male, mid-30s - Dime: African American, transsexual or male or female, mid-30s - Skully: African American, male, late 40s/early 50s - Rio: African American, male, mid-30s - Rossdale: African American, male, mid-30s ========================================== Audition Activities - Perform prepared monologues - Read sides from the play - Possibly undertake light movement or direction Notices - Participants will not be required to perform high-risk activities as part of the auditions - Participants will not be charged to audition - Auditions will not be recorded - Participants will be notified by the producer if they are called back but not cast - All potential participants can decline auditions without fear of losing future invitations CLEan House Playwrights Local is a CLEan House Theatre. This means we are committed to being a space free of harassment based on sex, gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, nationality, political belief, or ability. We are committed to being a safe environment that fully allows us to challenge ourselves, our audiences, and our communities; that supports creative risks of mind and body; and that establishes the freedom to create theatre that represents the full range of human experience. Find info on this policy on our website at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/clean-house-standards/. ========================================== About the Company Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. Playwrights Local offers classes and workshops, produces original plays, provides networking opportunities, and engages the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/. # # #

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PAID ACTING OPPORTUNITY
by Erin Moran 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

*PAID ACTING OPPORTUNITY* Lorain County Metroparks is looking for actors to work their haunted "*Boo* *-Thru*" event at Carlisle Reservation. This drive through experience is adapted from our original Halloween Fair for the safety of our patrons. Along the outdoor trail, cars will drive through different themed stations and we need YOU to come as pirates, zombies, ghosts, and more! The event runs *Oct. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, & 24th* from 5:00-9:00pm. Please contact *Erin Moran* at emoran(a)loraincountymetroparks.com if you are interested.

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Beck Center Announce "ELF The Musical" Auditions!!
by Scott Spence 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

*Beck Center Announces Auditions for….* *elf* *The Musical* Open Call auditions will be held by appointment on *Sunday, Oct. 3rd* and *Monday, Oct. 4th* beginning at 5PM both days. Auditions will occur at Beck Center in Lakewood. The production team will also be accepting video submissions for this open call if that method is preferred. Callbacks (weekend of Oct. 9/10) *WILL* be held on site however. *WHAT TO PREPARE* Whether auditioning on site or via video submission, all we’ll need is 1 or 2 brief songs totaling no more than 90 seconds. No monologues needed. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. *HOW TO AUDITION* On site appointments can be made by calling the Beck Center Box Office during normal business hours at 216-521-2540 x10. Video submissions should be sent to ScottS(a)beckcenter.org no later than Sat., October 2nd. *SHOW INFORMATION* *{Performances} * *ELF *will open Friday, Dec. 3rd and close Sunday, Jan. 2nd. There is a 5 day “no performance” buffer between Dec. 24th and Dec. 28th. *{Rehearsals}* Rehearsals will likely begin on Sat., Oct. 30th. *{Compensation}* It is anticipated that Two (2) AEA contracts will be available. All other performers 18 and older receive a stipend as well. If interested, EMC points are available. *{Covid Safety Requirements}* As part of Beck Center’s relationship with Actor’s Equity Assn., it is required that *100%* of our company be fully vaccinated. This will include *all *performers, designers, stage managers, crew and even musicians/orchestra. In order to audition you *must* show proof of vaccination either at the time of your audition or by emailing a photo of your vaccination card. *This includes ALL performers 12 years of age and older. No exceptions*. *See note below on children under 12.* *{Roles}* *ALL roles are available*. Principals and major supporting include BUDDY (ideally age 28 to 35), JOVIE (age 22 to 26), Walter Hobbs (age 45 to 60), Michael Hobbs (12 years old) and Santa (timeless, of course). *ELF* has a very robust ensemble featuring all ages (9 to 70) as well. Much doubling and great character possibilities abound. See the following link for more specifics on roles and the show. https://www.mtishows.com/elf-the-musical *A note on Young Performers*: It is our hope that we can use younger performers in this production. Actor’s Equity continues to evaluate safety requirements, and as of now it is still unclear what specific rules might be in place in order to use performers under 12 years of age. (in our case, performers 9, 10 and 11 for this particular production.) We encourage younger performers to audition for this project, and will know more about specific requirements after Oct. 1st. *Questions?* Feel free to inquire via email at scotts(a)beckcenter.org Thank you for considering Beck Center!!! *Beck Center Announces Auditions for….* *elf* *The Musical* Open Call auditions will be held by appointment on *Sunday, Oct. 3rd* and *Monday, Oct. 4th* beginning at 5PM both days. Auditions will occur at Beck Center in Lakewood. The production team will also be accepting video submissions for this open call if that method is preferred. Callbacks (weekend of Oct. 9/10) *WILL* be held on site however. *WHAT TO PREPARE* Whether auditioning on site or via video submission, all we’ll need is 1 or 2 brief songs totaling no more than 90 seconds. No monologues needed. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. *HOW TO AUDITION* On site appointments can be made by calling the Beck Center Box Office during normal business hours at 216-521-2540 x10. Video submissions should be sent to ScottS(a)beckcenter.org no later than Sat., October 2nd. *SHOW INFORMATION* *{Performances} * *ELF *will open Friday, Dec. 3rd and close Sunday, Jan. 2nd. There is a 5 day “no performance” buffer between Dec. 24th and Dec. 28th. *{Rehearsals}* Rehearsals will likely begin on Sat., Oct. 30th. *{Compensation}* It is anticipated that Two (2) AEA contracts will be available. All other performers 18 and older receive a stipend as well. If interested, EMC points are available. *{Covid Safety Requirements}* As part of Beck Center’s relationship with Actor’s Equity Assn., it is required that *100%* of our company be fully vaccinated. This will include *all *performers, designers, stage managers, crew and even musicians/orchestra. In order to audition you *must* show proof of vaccination either at the time of your audition or by emailing a photo of your vaccination card. *This includes ALL performers 12 years of age and older. No exceptions*. *See note below on children under 12.* *{Roles}* *ALL roles are available*. Principals and major supporting include BUDDY (ideally age 28 to 35), JOVIE (age 22 to 26), Walter Hobbs (age 45 to 60), Michael Hobbs (12 years old) and Santa (timeless, of course). *ELF* has a very robust ensemble featuring all ages (9 to 70) as well. Much doubling and great character possibilities abound. See the following link for more specifics on roles and the show. https://www.mtishows.com/elf-the-musical *A note on Young Performers*: It is our hope that we can use younger performers in this production. Actor’s Equity continues to evaluate safety requirements, and as of now it is still unclear what specific rules might be in place in order to use performers under 12 years of age. (in our case, performers 9, 10 and 11 for this particular production.) We encourage younger performers to audition for this project, and will know more about specific requirements after Oct. 1st. *Questions?* Feel free to inquire via email at scotts(a)beckcenter.org Thank you for considering Beck Center!!! https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/template-79nnw-zbfbr *For Beck Website Audition Info*

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Cinderella Coach
by Attila Samu 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

I built a Cinderella Coach for our last years production at Salem High School. It is 8.5 feet high, 14 feet long, Pulled along by students. It is equipped with LED lights, inside and out. It could also be used as a float, on a sunny day. The cost is $1000. I also have a horse and Clock. If interested, please contact me @ 330-332-8905 ext. 58332. Attila Samu Director of Vocal Music Salem, Ohio 44460https://share.icloud.com/photos/0XofavrDbx6wwAo5cxJwiIjvg https://share.icloud.com/photos/0NdPjdblhNix3weDtxzvY6EDw https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Grla6wZuxX1M9F5WaCXjWLgQ https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Grla6wZuxX1M9F5WaCXjWLgQ https://share.icloud.com/photos/06_5y0PUzDJ2AnYziVBtq6Iow https://share.icloud.com/photos/0gGrj_JzA0RPA6WTiXnwkPxlg https://share.icloud.com/photos/0SOiiw1kW74wykq8OZQy483TQ

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Lighting Designer @ Hudson High
by Russell, Bob 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Hudson High School is now accepting applications for a LIGHTING DESIGNER. Join our amazing production team with Carlton Guc and Angie Hayes from Off Axis Sound who mentor our students in Sound, Sarah Russell who oversees Costumes and Katie Gibson who is our Choreographer. Responsibilities will include working with students, attending rehearsals or reviewing recordings for cues, programming the show and to attend tech. This season we will be producing *She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition* on 11/19 and 11/20 and *Chicago: High School Edition* 4/8, 4/9 and 4/10. Applicants: please send your resume and images of your previous work or a link to your site to russellbo at hudson.k12.oh.us -- *Bob Russell* *HS Drama Director* *Drama/Thespian Advisor* *HS Auditorium Manager* *www.bobrussellaea.wix.com/theatrics <http://www.bobrussellaea.wix.com/theatrics>* -- Please note: This email and any response to it is being archived for later retrieval and may constitute a public record and therefore may be made available upon request in accordance with Ohio Public Records law (ORC 149.43). Please think GREEN before printing this email.

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