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Kennelly Review: Lizzie--The Musical at the Beck Center
by Laura Kennelly 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

Did Old Maid Lizzie Borden kill her father and stepmother in 1892? *Lizzie: The Musical* offers a rock (and roll) answer in the show now playing at the Beck Center in collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University. No one knows. Lizzie is not a detective mystery, but instead a screaming plunge into evil in Fall River, Massachusetts. Using tools available — gossip, witnesses, testimony — officials conducted a thorough investigation. However, this story unfolded in pre-DNA days. The one sure fact is that Mr. and Mrs. Borden were brutally murdered in their home. (Strange thing: everyone complained of an upset stomach several days before and Lizzie had purchased rat poison early that same week.) Only Lizzie and the victims will ever know the truth. But never mind. It is rock music we are here for. And we get it. Director Victoria Bussert, with her trademark gusto, allows the four dynamic female leads to do abundant screaming. A few lyric pieces (“Sweet Little Sister”) offer welcome contrast, but major angst suffered by all four characters soon offsets peaceful moments. For more, see https://coolcleveland.com/2022/02/theater-review-lizzie-the-musical-beck-ce…

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NEOMFA Playwrights Festival Opens This Thursday at con-con
by Cory Molner 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

For the eleventhyear, convergence-continuum continues its successful collaboration with theNortheast Ohio Master of Fine Arts (NEOMFA)in Creative Writing Program. TheFestival runs two weekends, Thursday-Saturday at 8 pm, with different playseach weekend. Week 1 (Feb 10-12) featuresthe One Act play Nothing’s Magicby Gabrielle DiDonato, directed by Eva Nel Brettrager, featuring actors SarahBlubaugh, Samantha Cocco, Emelio Fernandez, Adam Harry, TJ Hayes, Claire Scottand Hanna Woodside. In addition, two 10-minute plays, The Confession by EricMansfield, directed by JC Cifranic and The Ocean Breathes Salty by DavidHansen and directed by KR Jones, will be presented. These ten minute plays alsofeature Samantha Cocco, Lifan Deng, Adam Harry, Emmett Podorgski, Clare Scottand Hanna Woodside. Week 2 (Feb 17-19) featuresthe one-act play Are We There Yet? by Laura Barbieri, directed by JCCifranic, and the Full length Play Six-Bullets Faith by JustinLazor, directed by Amy Bistok. The Week 2 plays feature the following castmembers in various roles: Denise Astorino, Sarah Blubaugh, Rob Daniels,. LifanDeng, Lynna Metrisin, David Munnell, Amanda Rowe-Van Allen, David Thonnings,and Kim Woodworth. The 2020 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival opens Thursday, Feb. 10 and runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays andSaturdays through Feb. 19 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland,OH 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15general admission and $10 for students. Ticketsand information are available at www.convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074. Cory MolnerExecutive Artistic Director, convergence-continuum Theater(He/Him/His)

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The Movement Project Presents: shApe
by Eliza Frye 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

The Movement Project Presents: shApeMARCH 26TH, 20225:00 PM & 7:30 PM We welcome you to shApe, an evening of works reflecting on American post-modern artists and art movements, March 26th at CURRENT, located at 78th Street Studio. Join TMP choreographers, Rebecca J. Leuszler, Elyse Morckel, Liz Conway and Eliza Frye in an exploration of movement through multi-media approaches of film, live sound, costume and more. To ensure the safety of all our patrons, performers and staff, TMP has created a responsible evening of works to be enjoyed in a distant setting. The following Covid-19 safety protocols have been put into place: - SELF WELLNESS CHECK PRIOR TO ARRIVAL - FACE MASKS REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING & AUDIENCE SIZE Price: Presale & Door Pricing $16 (Online Pre-sale) - ends 3/25 at noon. $18 (Door Price) Time & Schedule of Events: 5:00 PM Show 1 (Box office opens at 4:30 pm) 7:30 PM Show 2 (Box office opens at 7:00 pm) Parking: Free onsite parking lot Location: CURRENT <https://currentcleveland.org/>, 1300 W 78th Street, Suite 101 Cleveland, OH 44102 **Located at 78th Street Studios For more information and ticket sales, please visit The Movement Project Presents: shApe <http://www.themovementproject.org/shape>

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AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT
by Akron Civic 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

*AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S* *MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT* Looking for actors 18 years of age (must be out of high school) or older. Non-Union. Unpaid. Casting for: *HAIR* AUDITION LOCATION: Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage - 176 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 AUDITION DATES: Monday, March 7, 2022 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM & Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM CALL BACKS: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM SHOW INFORMATION: Performances are June 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2022 Rehearsals start week of April 24, 2022 WHAT TO PREPARE: 5-minute increments. Prepare two 16 bar songs of your choice in the style of the show. All songs will be performed acapella. TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Please email civicmtp(a)gmail.com or call 330-535-3179 ext. 212, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and ask for Megan. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/millennialtheatreproject/ <https://www.facebook.com/millennialtheatreproject/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVePSpY3…> https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/ <https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVePSpY3j0QcJc6CHgSXf1…> https://www.akroncivic.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.akroncivic.com%2F%3Ffbclid…> Akron Civic Administrative Office: 330-535-3179

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"Lysistrata" Auditions at Lorain County Community College
by Jeremy Benjamin 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

LYSISTRATA By Aristophanes Translation by Nicholas Rudall Directed by Stephanie Wilbert Lorain County Community College theatre program announces non-equity auditions for “Lysistrata,” a bawdy anti-war comedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, first staged in 411 BCE. It is the comic account of one woman’s extraordinary mission to end the Peloponnesian War, as Lysistrata convinces the women of Greece to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands as a means of forcing the men to negotiate peace. Some consider it his greatest work, and it is probably the most anthologized. Nicholas Rudall's new translation captures the splendid variety of Aristophanes' astute theatricality and poetic wit. Copies of the script will be on reserve at the LCCC Bass Library until the audition dates. WHO: Auditions are open to all LCCC students and staff, as well as actors from the community. WHAT: Auditions will be held in 5-minute time slots. You will be asked to read from available sides at the audition. If available, please bring one copy of your headshot and resume to the audition. AUDITION DATES Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 3 pm – 5 pm and Monday, February 14, 2022 from 7 pm – 9 pm Callbacks will be held Wednesday, February 16th from 7pm-9pm. Rehearsals to begin on Monday, February 28, 2022 WHERE: Stocker Arts Center’s Cirigliano Studio Theatre 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035 PERFORMANCE DATES: April 21 – 23, 2022 at 8 pm SEXUAL CONTENT NOTIFICATION: Please be advised that this play contains strong sexual themes and language. For complete information and to schedule an audition, please go to the following website: https://www.lorainccc.edu/auditions Questions: email LCCC director of theatre Jeremy Benjamin jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu or Stephanie Wilbert swilbert(a)lorainccc.edu. *“Lysistrata (Rudall)”* is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals <http://www.concordtheatricals.com/> on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

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Join us for these special March EVEnts!
by Bette Lou Higgins 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

*MADAM PRESIDENT: THE STORY OF VICTORIA WOODHULL* Start women's history month off with* VICTORIA WOODHULL <http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/woodhull/woodhullinf.htm>* with The Cuyahoga Falls Travel Club at *the Quirk Cultural Center; 1201 Grant Ave. * in* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio* on *Thursday, March 3, 2022; 1:30 p.m. * Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872. She and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, were prominent in the women's rights movement. They were the first female stockbrokers on Wall Street, they owned their own newspaper and they sat out that important election of 1872 in jail on the charge of sending obscene materials through the mail! The presentation is open to the public at no charge. For more information, call 330-971-8425 ------------------------------ *A TOUR OF CLEVELAND RESTAURANTS IN 30 MINUTES -- MORE OR LESS!* The Rocky River Historical Society <https://www.rockyriverhistoricalsociety.org/> will host this premier presentation of our newest storytelling program at *Beach School, 1101 Morewood Parkway in Rocky River, Ohio *on* Thursday, March 10, 2022 *at* 7:00 p.m.* Based on EVE Artistic Director, Bette Lou Higgins' new book, "Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland" <https://edenvalleyenterprises.org/restaurants/lostrestaurants.htm> you'll hear stories of some of the city's historic eateries -- like Finley's Phalansterie, New York Spaghetti House, The Alpine Village and the Monkey House. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact the Historical Society <https://www.rockyriverhistoricalsociety.org/contact>at 440-331-4614. Books will be available for purchase. This program will be repeated on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for the Euclid Public Library <https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/8475532>. For more information contact the library at (216) 261-5300. There is no charge for the presentation will be done via zoom. ------------------------------ Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org https://www.facebook.com/EdenValleyEnterprises

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Two actors desperately needed to complete cast of Obnoxiously Unconstitutional at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

IN DESPERATE NEED OF THE FOLLOWING TWO ACTORS: Please email me at claudia(a)twinmasks.org. ALL AUDITIONERS AND THOSE CAST (AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTENDING PRODUCTIONS) WILL NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF BEING FULLY VACCINATED AND BOOSTED. EVERYONE WILL ALSO WEAR KN95 OR N95 MASKS DURING REHEARSALS IN ADDITION TO DURING THE PERFORMANCES. There will be a total three rehearsals to learn minimal blocking and character analysis on Sunday, 13, 20 and 27. All rehearsals are 1-3pm. There are two performances only: Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5, both at 8pm Twin Masks is located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, Twinsburg, OH. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN/ PLOT – OBNOXIOUSLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY KATIE BECK Public Justice is profoundly altered when politicians reject the truth and rule of law in pursuit of their personal and political agendas while trampling over small, working class people. This faith-based story is about a civil servant's love for both— urban planning and his woman— while battling four systems of Ohio political leaders' failure to render justice spanning over 2+ years. Leland Wright – (Man, African American, late 20s to mid 30s) – main character of the story. Hardworking, college educated man. Earnestly worked his way up through government. Demonstrating his story of how he became a civil servant of the people and detailing his adverse experience in employment and current legal trials. Lorraine (Female, Leland's mother, African American, late 40s- mid 50s) - caring, motherly, guiding force in Leland's life, Faith is very important to her and guides her in how she raised Leland and how she guides him during his legal battle. Is very supportive of Leland and proud of her son.

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Auditions: Male Actor for Millwood Outpost (Production Feb - Apr 2022)
by Playwrights Local 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

AUDITION NOTICE Seeking male actor, early 20s, any race/ethnicity, for final open role in premiere production of new play PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL www.playwrightslocal.org Millwood Outpost Written by Tom Hayes Directed by Rachel Zake Production Info: Rehearsals: February 12 - March 17, 2022 Performances: March 18 - April 3, 2022 Location: Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 Playwrights Local is casting for the premiere production of Millwood Outpost, a new play by Cleveland-based author Tom Hayes. In this drama, six highway workers are forced by stormy weather to share one room in an abandoned Department of Transportation outpost. Over the course of several hours, the men must confront their own fears, prejudices, and beliefs, and those of each other, while elemental forces outside threaten them all. This production will be directed by Rachel Zake, with rehearsals beginning on February 12, 2022 and performances ending on April 3, 2022. Auditions are available by appointment on evenings and weekends. If you’d like to schedule a time, email your availability to info(a)playwrightslocal.org. All open roles are paid, professional positions compensated on the non-Equity scale. 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 in March/April 2022. Open Roles - NICK (Early 20s, male, any race or ethnicity): College kid. Works summers at ODOT. Pretentious and impertinent. A know-it-all salesman type. Location Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 Company Contact info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8850 ========================================== 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 Production Notices - The play includes one stage altercation that will be blocked in the eventual production. 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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FINAL AUDITIONS FOR "ANNIE" TO BE HELD
by pfagan8115＠aol.com 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

February 5, 2022 To: Entertainment NewsFrom: Oakland Center's Kids' First TheatreContact: Brendan ByersTel: 1-(412-512-4420 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids' First Theatre will hold Final auditions for the musical, ANNIE, Wednesday, February 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at its theatre, 4749 South Avenue, Boardman, Ohio. Previous auditions were canceled because of weather conditions. The February 16 audition is for both call backs and new auditioners. Students 5 years -18 years are eligible. Especially needed are males of high school ages. Those auditioning for the role of "Annie" will be asked to sing the show stopping tune, "Tomorrow." The show is scheduled to be performed in early spring. For further information, contact Brendan Byers, director at 1-(412)-512-4420.

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Dance, Yoga for kids & adults at The Studio in Independence
by The Studio 06 Feb '22

06 Feb '22

Please check out our newsletter for information and dance & yoga for kids, as well as dance & fitness classes for adults located centrally in Independence, Ohio. https://mailchi.mp/b6f635c19a71/feb22-newsletter-thestudio We also offer parties & rehearsal space to rent! Visit our website for more information! www.TheStudio6928.com Use promo code NEOPAL when registering for a special discount! -- *The Studio* *216-901-1914* www.thestudio6928.com

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