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CVLT Auditions for "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, " directed by Fred Sternfeld
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

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Sept. 10: Solve the mystery and win the cash. Play CVLT's one-of-a-kind online murder mystery game!
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

Murder by the Falls: Nursery Crimes *CVLT.org/events/murder-by-the-falls <https://cvlt.org/events/murder-by-the-falls/> * *SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - Online at CVLT.org* ** Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s annual interactive murder mystery fundraiser comes to the web! Help CVLT return to the live stage for the 92nd Season with your admission to this thrilling and unique fundraiser event. Your $35 ticket gives you access to participate in this year’s web-based /Murder by the Falls/. Part of every admission goes towards the Grand Prize, so the more players there are, the bigger the prize will be! It's already hundreds and climbing, so get your ticket now <https://CVLT.org/events/murder-by-the-falls> and spread the word! Tickets on sale until 5 PM EST on Friday, September 10! Questions? Email cvlt(a)cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org> "NURSERY CRIMES" Humperdinck T. Dumpty, the editor and co-owner of Chagrin Falls’ local newspaper “The Nursery Times”, has been found dead. Sgt. Simon hasn’t been able to crack the case, and Mother Goose has asked you to review the evidence and discover the identity of the killer. This interactive online mystery by /Murder by the Falls/ veterans Andrew and Greta Rothman will tickle your intellect and your funny bone. The video content for this event features the talents of Don Bernardo, Kate Bernardo, John Bruce, Tom David, Ron Davis, Natalie Dolezal, Lisa Freebairn, Jan Jones, John Kolar, Abby Longshore, Eric Mortensen, Taylor Mortenson, Eric Oswald, Margo Parker, Eli Ravenson, Brenda Redmond, Andrew Rothman, Eric Sofer, Nate Summers, Kris Tesar, Steven R. Tiderman, Genny Vince, Brenda Willis, Adam V. Young HOW IT WORKS: *What will I need?* * *A Screen!* All you’ll need to play is a device with internet connectivity and access to a printer. The clues for this game will arrive in a PDF to your email inbox on the night of the event. You’ll want to print it out, as some clues will be easier to find with a pencil. * *Friends!* Gather a team of your most puzzle-minded friends to help you – it’ll make the game easier and more fun! You can either purchase all admissions at once, or purchase separately. / Please /encourage all team members to purchase a ticket… it is a fundraiser, after all! *How will we play?* * *Sleuth! *On Friday, September 10 at 7 PM EST, all registered participants will receive an email containing a PDF document. This file contains newspaper clippings from the fictional /Nursery Times/ newspaper. Hidden within these pages are clue keywords. Some will be obvious and some will require a bit more sleuthing and puzzle solving to find. * *Watch! *You’ll also receive a special web page link. Once you’ve found a keyword in the newspaper, you’ll enter it into the box on the web page, along with the Ticket Code from your ticket purchase. If you’ve found a valid keyword, you’ll unlock a short video scene featuring the victim or people surrounding him. *How do I win?* * Examine the PDF document and watch the videos to try to sort out who killed Humpty Dumpty, why, and how. You can watch the videos as many times as you like. * Once you think you’ve figured out who had a motive, an opportunity, and a method, you’ll fill in a short form to submit your solution. You’ll have until noon on Saturday to submit an answer. * The first person or team with the correct (or closest to correct) solution submitted by Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon will win the grand prize! *THE IN-PERSON RECEPTION:* We’ll be hosting an optional in-person party at *7 PM on Saturday September 11* at the theatre! There will be wine, snacks, and Nursery Crimes treat bags from The Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop <https://www.chagrinfallspopcorn.com/>. Cleveland's own *Jan Jones* will be the Emcee, and many members of the cast, the director/writers, and others will be there to celebrate with you. At this event game co-creator Andrew Rothman be reviewing all of the videos from the game and revealing the solution and the winner. This will also be a celebration of our official re-opening for the new season! The directors of our 92nd Season production will speak about their shows. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *The Fine Print:* Players must be 18+ residents of Ohio to receive the cash prize. Prize will be awarded to the first submitted solution that identifies the correct killer, motive, and method. Submissions will be accepted between 7 PM EST on 9/10/21 and 11:59 AM EST on 9/11/21. In the event of a tie, the prize money will be split evenly. If no correct solution is submitted, the solution most closely matching the correct one, as determined by the playwrights, will be selected. Winner(s) will be announced on the evening of 9/11/21.

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Kid Actors! Get a professionally produced Acting Reel!
by Young Filmmakers Academy 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

*INSTAREEL: GET AN ACTING REEL INSTANTLY* Ever seen a casting notice that you just know your child would be perfect for? But there's just one problem. They have not had any significant speaking roles on film to send to the casting director. With YOUNG FILMMAKERS ACADEMY's InstaReel service your child will have a professional looking scene that showcases their talent and skill as an actor, professionally produced and directed by award winning filmmakers who have worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. CHECK OUT A SAMPLE HERE <https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/instareel> Schedule a session today!

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James and the Giant Peach Auditions for LCCC Theatre
by Jeremy Benjamin 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

*Audition Notice* James and the Giant Peach By Roald Dahl Adapted by David Wood Directed by Erin E. Dolan & Stephanie Wilbert Lorain County Community College and Spark Theatre Company announce non-equity auditions for our upcoming collaborative production of *James and the Giant Peach.* We are seeking 6-18 performers and various production positions for this production. Some actors may play multiple roles and/or be asked to use a British dialect. *Available Roles* · *James *– Our young hero; from a downtrodden, lonely child he develops into a brave "captain' of the insect band; he acts as narrator, too. · *Old-Green-Grasshopper *– Elderly, genial, courteous, avuncular, musical (ability to play the violin a plus); he helps narrate. · *Miss Spider *– Occasionally sharp, even a little sinister, but ultimately kind; her marathon thread-spinning to help save the peach is truly heroic. · *Centipede *– A sparky, cocky, warm-hearted Jack-the-lad. · *Ladybird *– Posh though not prissy, pretty though not vain, volatile though level-headed · *Earthworm *– A pessimist, a doom merchant whose standing in the group and whose self-esteem improves no end, thanks to James. · *Other characters* o *New York Tour Guide* o *Mr. Trotter* o *Mrs. Trotter* o *Rhinoceros* o *Aunt Sponge* o *Aunt Spiker* o *Old Man* o *TV Reporter* o *Captain of the Queen Mary* o *First Officer* o *Second Officer* o *Tourists, Visitors, Sharks, Seagulls, Fishes, Octopus, New York citizens, etc.* Spark Theatre Company and LCCC Theatre embrace diversity and inclusion and utilize a non-traditional casting policy. Non-Traditional Casting is a method designed to increase artistic options by expanding casting opportunities for women, actors of color, seniors, and actors with disabilities in roles where race, gender, age or the presence or absence of a disability are not germane. To that end, we encourage all actors to audition, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or physical ability. *Other Production Positions Available:* Those interested in non-performing positions such as run crew, set, lights, costumes, and stage management are encouraged to attend auditions, but may also email LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin at jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu to express their interest. *How to Audition* Auditions will take place on Sunday, September 19th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, and Monday, September 20th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Wednesday, September 22 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Please use the following link to sign up for an audition slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944A8AF28ABFB6-james1 Actors will be asked to read from the script and to participate in some group improvisational movement exercises, so come prepared to move. You will be asked to wear a mask throughout the audition. Please bring a resume and headshot if possible or be prepared to fill out an audition form and have your photo taken. Plan to stay for at least half an hour. A copy of the script is on reserve at the circulation desk of the LCCC Bass Library for those interested in reading the play. *Rehearsals* Rehearsals are scheduled around actor availability October-November 2021. Masked and in-personal rehearsals will begin Sunday, October 3, 2021. Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, with some Sunday afternoon rehearsals from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. All rehearsals will be masked with temperature checks. *Performances* Performances will take place on Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19 at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, November 20 at 2:00 pm in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre on the campus of Lorain County Community College. There is also the possibility of a student matinee on Wednesday, November 17 at 9:30 am in the Hoke Theatre, also on the LCCC campus. There is a strong likelihood that performances will also be masked. *Spark Theatre Company and Lorain County Community College are committed to creating this project as safely as possible. As such, we are implementing the following:* · Individual costume fittings with masks and temp checks · Temperature and Symptom Checks at all in-person meetings · Sanitizing all props, set pieces and frequently touched surfaces after each use · Create an agreed upon COVID Code of Conduct with cast and crew that everyone is comfortable with. *Questions* Please email any questions to SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com or LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin Jeremy.benjamin(a)lorainccc.edu. Identical audition info may be found on our website at http://www.lorainccc.edu/auditions *“James and the Giant Peach (Wood)”* is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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recording studio/house for sale
by Liz Huff 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Hey, folks - Posting this on for my friend, audio engineer Bruce Gigax: Bruce Gigax, owner of Audio Recording Studio, has announced that he will record on-location only beginning January 1, 2022. His recording studio and home property will be for sale beginning September 1. The property is located at 35895 Solon Road in Bentleyville, Ohio. The 2500 SF studio is attached to a 2300 SF, 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath house. *Contents of the studio will be negotiated separately.* Features include: an 1897 Steinway C, a Hammond CV-3 organ with 122R Leslie, and a Sony MXP-3036 console. It is located on a 3.8-acre lot with wooded views out the studio windows. The studio was custom built in 1992 with room-within-room soundproof construction, floating floors, and separate power and HVAC. A half-bath, kitchenette, workshop, edit room, and large basement storage complete the studio space. The studio is built for high-quality recording, but also makes an ideal rehearsal and small group performance space. The property is just over 1 mile from Route 422 at the SOM Center/Route 91 exit. If you or someone you know would be interested in this unique property, please contact Bruce at bgigax(a)sbcglobal.net or call 216-389-1546. Link to listing: 35895 Solon Rd, Bentleyville, OH <https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/35895-Solon-Rd_Chagrin-Fa…> Feel free to share this with anyone who might legit be interested! Thanks, Liz Huff -- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe *Sign up for newsletter: The Magic of What If (Musically Inclined, Chocolate Fueled) <https://tinyletter.com/LizHuff>* *Check out our podcast,* And Now The Music <https://www.facebook.com/AndNowTheMusic>! *(available via Apple Music <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-the-music/id1546745986>, Amazon <https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4c2546d3-0d15-40e7-bb3e-156aae913f21/And-…>, Stitcher <https://www.stitcher.com/show/and-now-the-music>, Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qGLhCWpb3fKhH8qO9Bv3k>, and wherever you get your podcasts!)* *Visit my performer page on Facebook*: Liz Huff <https://www.facebook.com/lizhuffperformer/> *Connect with me on* LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-huff-5532957/> Twitter/Twinkletoz <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz> lizhuff.net/

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Cleveland Horror Fest - Festival Badges and Day Passes are on sale now!
by Brian Bowers 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

The inaugural Cleveland Horror Fest <http://clevelandhorrorfest.com> is taking place this *October 1st - 3rd* at *Atlas Cinemas *in *Shaker Square*. Festival badges and day passes are currently on sale here <https://clevelandhorror.com/buy-festival-badges-day-passes-or-single-ticket…> . Festival badges give you FULL ACCESS to all film screenings, workshops, parties, and festival events. Day passes are good for all events taking place on that particular day. Single tickets for all events will also be available for purchase once the full schedule is posted. Cleveland Horror Fest will showcase horror films (features, shorts, and everything in between) created by independent filmmakers from all around the world. There is also a horror screenplay competition, workshops in filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting, parties, and more. Get more info on our website http://clevelandhorror.com. We are also seeking additional volunteers <https://clevelandhorror.com/volunteer/> for the festival, as well as event sponsors <https://clevelandhorror.com/sponsor/> and vendors <https://clevelandhorror.com/vendors/>. Donations <https://clevelandhorror.com/donate/> are also be accepted, and greatly appreciated! Email is the best way for us to give you updates about festival events, so be sure to sign up for our email list on any page of our website <http://clevelandhorror.com>. If you like horror films, then you will LOVE Cleveland Horror Fest! We hope to see you there. - Brian Brian Bowers Festival Director - Cleveland Horror Fest w: clevelandhorror.com <https://img.newoldstamp.com/r/401425/w> e: brian(a)clevelandhorror.com Zoom: Personal Meeting Room <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9831449684> [image: banner] <https://img.newoldstamp.com/r/401425/b>

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Attention Directors, Musical Directors, Choreographers & Technical Personnel: Cassidy Theatre Seeks Statements Of Interest - 2022 Season
by Mike Caraffi 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On behalf of the CTI Board of Directors, I am pleased to present to you our 2022 Season. This season has been designed specifically with the intent of being performed live, for a live audience. Understanding that our climate is prone to change, we also have built in flexibility to pivot to other distribution mediums if required (i.e. streaming). If you are interested in participating in any of these productions, we are now accepting statements of interest. We would ask that you submit your interest(s) by email to mcaraffi(a)cassidytheatre.com and attach your resume along with stating the show(s) / production role you are interested in filling. In addition, In your statement of interest, please provide your directorial vision for the piece and any supplemental images/information that may help our board of directors make their selection. We will be accepting statements of interest from Wednesday, 9/8/2021 thru Wednesday, 9/15/2021. For all submissions, the CTI board will determine the production team (based on those who have submitted statements of interest). Note: Cassidy Theatre Inc., has onboarded a Stage Manager and Technical/Scenic Designer for our 2022 Season. ASM’s or Technical Design roles (i.e. lights, sound, props, costumes) ARE also available based on the show’s needs. The CTI Board of Directors will meet the week of 9/19/2021 to review all applicants and may ask that you come in and present your concept for your production choices if needed. Once this has been completed the CTI Board of Directors will make selections shortly thereafter. We are extremely excited about or 2022 Season and hope to hear back from you soon regarding your interests! CTI’s 2022 Season: 02/4/2022 - 2/13/2022 – Harvey (Non-Musical) Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. To avoid future embarassment for her family—and especially for her daughter, Myrtle Mae—Veta decides to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium. At the sanitarium, a frantic Veta explains to the staff that her years of living with Elwood’s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also, and so the doctors mistakenly commit her instead of her mild-mannered brother. The truth comes out, however; Veta is freed, and the search is on for Elwood, who eventually arrives at the sanitarium of his own volition, looking for Harvey. But it seems that Elwood and his invisible companion have had a strange influence on more than one of the doctors. Only at the end does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn’t so bad after all. 04/1/2022 – 04/10/2022 – Sister Act (Musical) When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. 06/10/2022 – 06/19/2022 – RENT (Musical) Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. 08/18/2022 – 08/28/2022 – Local Artist Piece - TBD After the success of “Matt’s First Real Thanksgiving” in our 2021 season, Cassidy Theatre is proud to be working again with local Cleveland artists to produce unique, thought provoking and entertaining pieces of theater for our stage. This selection – which is currently under consideration by our board of directors – will be a full length, fully produced mainstage production. 10/14/2022 – 10/23/2022 – The Drowsy Chaperone (Musical) With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. 12/9/2022 – 12/18/2022 – Elf The Musical (Musical) Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. We look forward to your submissions! Thank You, Michael L. Caraffi Board President Cassidy Theatre Inc. 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, OH. 44130 440-842-4600 (o) | 216-355-3598 (m)

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A FARAWAY PLACE - a novel
by Peter Anthony Fields 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

It's back to school time! If you know a middle-grade student who loves to read thrilling fantasy / adventures stories, gift them with A FARAWAY PLACE by Peter Anthony Fields. Twelve year old Jacob Cobbs is about to embark on an incredible odyssey that will take him to a parallel earth where he must destroy an evil sorcerer king named Gerard. Jacob must accomplish this task before the king can steal Jacob's "life force", which would give King Gerard the power he needs to enter our earth and establish his new, evil kingdom. A Faraway Place is a thrilling, frightening, and spine-tingling fantasy/adventure about one boy’s journey to find within himself the strength, courage, hope, and determination to end the reign of an evil sorcerer and save two worlds from destruction. Purchase your copy now, online, at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/198333975X Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-faraway-place-peter-anthony-fields/11291… Walmart.com https://www.walmart.com/ip/A-Faraway-Place-9781983339752/149081813 Sincerely, *Peter Anthony Fields* *Playwright & Novelist* *(Fields is my family & pen name; Gould is my legal surname)* *Official Website <https://peteroctb.wixsite.com/peteranthonyfields>* *Twitter Profile <https://twitter.com/PeterFields2>* *Amazon.com Author's page <http://amazon.com/author/peteranthonyfields>*

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BJDC Adult Dance classes !
by RonDale Simpson 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Do you have a love for dance? Do you wanna learn a new style? Are you a former dancer looking to get back into class? Are you looking to get in shape? Blakk Jakk Dance Collective has classes for you! Classes Start September 7th - November 30th , 2021 Instrutor : Christian Mintah Afrobeat - This is a beginner-level class to break down and explore the afrobeat dance genre. Afrobeat is a high-energy dance genre that originated from West Africa ( specific origin is unknown although is believed to have originated from Ghana). This genre combines dance movements from various popular cultures in Africa and the Diaspora. The class will begin with warm-ups and movement exploration. Day(s): Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7-8 Instructor : Jameelah Rahman Beginner Ballet is for everyone and anyone. Either you are new to ballet and would love to learn some new technique along with learning new terminology or you’re familiar with ballet and would like to brush up on some old techniques. This class is for you! Day(s): Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7-8 Instructor : RonDale Simpson Afro Fusion/ Step- This course explores elements of African and Western dance styles, hip hop, stepping, and HBCU dance style. You will engage in full-bodied physical movement while developing confidence and subtle intricacies for a variety of styles. You will learn progressions across the floor and choreography that challenges you to fully express yourself. Day(s) : Every 1st & 3rd Thursday 7-8 Open company class / Guest choreographer series Day(s) : Every 2nd & 4th Thursday Located Brown Sugar Dance Academy 3100 E 45th St Annex #2 Cleveland, OH 44127 Contact: Artistic Director Ron’Dale Simpson blakkjakkdanceco(a)gmail.com -- CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information contained in this email has been sent for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Grades 4-12, Young men and women! FROZEN, Jr. Auditions
by 82nd Street Theatre 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For *Frozen, Jr.* SHOW DATES December 9-11, 2021 *Auditioning students in Grade 4 through Grade 12* Saturday, September 18, 6-9 PM OR Sunday, September 19, 1-4 PM *(You only need to attend ONE of the audition dates)* Director Tim Shamburger Our auditions are held with all actors together. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we ask that students stay for the whole time. Please be prepared to sing up to 32 bars of a show tune or Disney song acapella and you will do some reading from the script. Fill Out an Online Form at Online Registration <https://www.alcc.cc/auditionform> Find more information here: Audition Website <https://alcc.cc/Auditions> Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Direct inquiries to 82(a)alcc.cc

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