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Choreographer Position - Sandstone Summer Theatre - Amherst Ohio
by Pam Vandersommen 30 Mar '22

30 Mar '22

Sandstone Summer Theatre is looking for a choreographer for their July 2022 production of Cabaret. Applicants must have knowledge and experience in the Fosse style of dance. Shows will be held at LCCC Stocker Center in Elyria on July 7, 8 and 9, 2022. Rehearsals to begin mid-May. Please send your resume to director, Jennifer Ludwig at jenludwig7(a)gmail.com<mailto:jenludwig7@gmail.com>. Thank you for your interest! Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst, Ohio

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AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT
by Akron Civic 28 Feb '22

28 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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PRESS RELEASE :: IN OUR OWN WORDS :: OUR STORIES :: OUR VOICES :: EPISODE 2
by Ensemble Theatre 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

*ENSEMBLE THEATRE & SUMMEDIA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS :: IN OUR OWN WORDS :: OUR STORIES :: OUR VOICES :: EPISODE 2. * *A VIRTUAL EVENING OF THEATRE AND CONVERSATION. PRESENTED VIA BROADWAY ON DEMAND. * *MARCH 17-20th, 2022 (Thursday-Saturday @7pm, Sunday @2pm). * *Ensemble Theatre and SumMedia Productions present two a**cclaimed playwrights, one national and one local!* *Short plays taking on big themes of love, relationships, memory, discovery, truth, and so much more. Join us for an amazing virtual evening of theatre, celebrating these amazing stories, and these amazing artists! This is the second "episode" of a series we started in April of 2021, that we hope to continue both in person and virtually for a long time to come! * *:: This Episode is supported in part by a grant from The Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation :: * *NIGHT VISION :: By DOMINIQUE MORISSEAU :: Directed by NATHAN HENRY* Ayanna and Ezra witness a woman getting beaten on the street by a man in a hooded sweatshirt. After they diffuse the situation they return to their apartment to call the police. However, when they discover how their accounts of the attacker differ, both are left questioning the truth of what they saw. Starring :: *Nicole Sumlin** a*s Aiyana :: and :: * *Eugene Sumlin** *as Ezra* :: *(*Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association)* *TRADE FLOWERS FOR SALT :: By INDIA NICOLE BURTON :: Directed by JEANNINE GASKIN*By a chance encounter two old lovers, who haven’t seen each other in several years, find each other in a small Café, in Riverdale, Michigan. As they talk their love for each other is rekindled. Lola is getting married and Denver, well Denver is the same charming woman Lola left on a rainy day, in her dorm, ...years ago. Starring :: *Corlesia Smith* as *Lola* and *Maya Jones *as *Denver.* *All virtual tickets are $15. March 17th-20th. Thurs.-Saturday @7pm. Sunday at 2pm. *The performances will be streamed each night via *Broadway on Demand*, and your ticket price will help support more amazing productions in this series! *Post show talkbacks with our actors, directors, and playwrights! * *For tickets & more information on this fantastic event, the amazing scripts, the talented artists , talkbacks scheduled, updates & more, visit our website. **https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-our-own-words-2 <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-our-own-words-2>* *Fill the virtual houses! You don't want to miss this amazing program! * We look forward to seeing you in our virtual audience! *216-321-2930 | info(a)ensemble-theatre.org <info(a)ensemble-theatre.org> | www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/> *

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SHE LOVES ME added performance at Playhouse Square!
by Theatre 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

-------------------------------------------- Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents SHE LOVES ME Final Weekend March 2-March 6, 2022 The Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre at Playhouse Square DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE'VE ADDED A PERFORMANCE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 @ 7:30PM! Love letters take center stage in this musical in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre. Directed by Eugene Sumlin, SHE LOVES ME is an intimate and touching production about mistaken identity, true love and friendship. Amalia and Georg, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. The piece is based on the 1940 classic Jimmy Stewart-Margaret Sullivan film, The Shop Around the Corner, and the 1998 Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan movie, You've Got Mail. SHE LOVES ME book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and music by Jerry Bock. TICKETS & INFO www.playhousesquare.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.playh…> | 216-241-6000 Tickets are $5 to $15 and will be available digitally through the Playhouse Square Ticket Office<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.playh…>. DISCOUNT CODES $15 General Admission $10 Seniors discount code 1SEN $8 Non-CSU Students school ID & discount code NST $5 CSU Students w/CSU ID & discount code STUCSU $5 CSU Faculty/Staff w/CSU ID & discount code FAC $5 CSU Alumni discount code ALUCSU Find more information about the CSU Department of Theatre and Dance at www.csuohio.edu/theatredance<http://www.csuohio.edu/theatredance>. HEALTH & SAFETY Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance performances all adhere to the policies and protocols set forth by Playhouse Square for its patrons, actors, crew, staff, and partners. To review these policies, please visit https://www.playhousesquare.org/plan-your-visit-main/health-safety<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.playh…>. --------------------------------------------

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AUDITIONS FOR STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
by Allyse C 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

CPT ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR STUDENT THEATREENRICHMENT PROGRAM(STEP) Sunday, March 6 from 1:30-4:00pm OR Monday, April 4 from 6:00-8:30pm OR Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:30pm on Zoom! cleveland PUBLIC theatre Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) CPT’s STEP is a summer arts-based job training program that engages Cleveland teens in a powerful 8-week intensive that focuses on excellence in performance, play creation, physical theatre, writing, production, and set design/construction. Youth ages 14-19 work together to create, produce, perform, and tour an original piece that they create as an ensemble. This program is the longest-running performing arts-based, workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for successfully engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions, including those from The City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force, and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community. Youth must be 14 – 19 yrs. old (Cuyahoga County residents) The STEP Ensemble is selected by audition: Performing Ensemble Audition – Perform a 1-minute piece (dance, monologue, or song) Tech Ensemble Audition – Prepare tospeak about technical experiences. Youth should expect to remain for the full audition session Performance Ensemble Audition (6:00-8:30pm) Tech Ensemble Audition (6:00-7:30pm) Must RSVP by contacting Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education Director, or Allyse Corbin, Education Associate (info below) By Email or Phone: share name, confirmation, and current phone number Must complete STEP Registration Form:https://forms.gle/kigELeLYgzeYDRjF9 <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprote…> STEP runs June 13 – August 7 <outlook-data-detector://2> (August 8 <outlook-data-detector://3>th, rain date) including a two-week outdoor performance tour! Non-performance sessions occur Monday-Friday and runfrom12-6pm. Students will receive a stipend for their participation at the end of the program. The program will be in-person as much as possible, strictly following safety procedures. Students will need to secure their own transportation for sessions at CPT and performances. Public transportation support is available. Auditions will be held on Zoom! Youth auditioning to be part of the STEP PerformanceEnsemble are only required to attend one of the scheduled sessions. Students interested in joining the Tech Ensemblemust attend a session on Wednesday, May 26 <outlook-data-detector://5>th <outlook-data-detector://5>from 6:00-7:30pm <outlook-data-detector://5> on Zoom. **IMPORTANT: Parents and guardians of all interested youth are asked to attend the first 30 minutes of the audition meeting to learn more about STEP and to ask any questions that may arise!** Questions? Contact: Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education Director or Allyse Corbin, Education Associate nsumlin(a)cptonline.org <mailto:nsumlin@cptonline.org> acorbin(a)cptonline.org <mailto:acorbin@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext. 203 <tel:216.631.2727;203> 216.390.8352

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CPT IS HIRING A ProJECT ASSISTANT FOR STATION HOPE9
by India Burton 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

CPT is hiring a Project Assistant for Station Hope9. The Project Assistant reports to the Co-Line Producer India Nicole Burton. The Project assistants work includes: * Arrange and conduct walkthroughs with artistic teams to orient them to the space and clarify schedule, expectations, and protocols for the event. * Collaborate with local organizations to coordinate Activate Hope. (Activate Hope is a physical space in St. John's church, that acts as a conduit to inspire patrons to get involved in their communities' outreach and social and economic support organizations. * Accurately track and document contact information for all involved including artists and stage managers. This work requires knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Excel * Assist artists in pulling props or furniture as needed, for their pieces, which may require lifting up to 25 pounds. * Assist line producer in scheduling, conducting and documenting various production related meetings with CPT staff, artists, technicians, designers and stage managers * Work closely with Line Producer to organize and oversee Dress and Tech rehearsals * Arrange working meals and other support for the full team * Other duties as assigned to support line production of Station Hope9. The Station Hope Project Assistant will be required to show proof of vaccination. Cleveland Public Theatre follow's CDC Covid- 19 Protocol and Restrictions. The Project Assistant for Station Hope9 total salary is $1625 with a rate of $325 per week for 5 weeks. Below is the estimated hours required for each week. * Week 1 (April 25th -April May 1st) 15 Hours * Week 2 (May 2nd - May 8th) 15 Hours * Week 3 ( May 9th -May 15th) 20 hours * Week 4 ( May 17th - May 22nd) 30 hours * Week 5 ( May 23rd- May 31st) 50 Hours If you are interested please send your resume to Iburton(a)cptonline.org<mailto:Iburton@cptonline.org>. India Nicole Burton Cleveland Public Theatre Artistic Coordinator She/Her/Hers 216-203-6832 Check out our website: CPTONLINE.ORG

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Past Master Martha Wolfenstein stories now streaming online
by Caroline Breder-Watts 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Radio on the Lake Theatre, the only professional theater company in Northeast Ohio exclusively dedicated to the illumination of the radio play, is delighted to announce that its newest project, presented in partnership with Interplay Jewish Theatre, in conjunction with the Cleveland Arts Prize Past Masters series, is now streaming online. Out of the Past: The Stories of Martha Wolfenstein is a series of recorded readings of three short stories by the late Cleveland author Martha Wolfenstein, who was selected by Dennis Dooley for the Cleveland Arts Prize as a Past Master . These stories first appeared in her 1905-published collection A Renegade and Other Tales, and have been enhanced in these recordings by a sound effects design by ROTLT Artistic Director John Watts. The project was directed by Faye Sholiton, and the stories are read by Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rosette Barron Haim and Sarah Sager. Out of the Past: The Stories of Martha Wolfenstein is now available at Radio on the Lake Theatre and will also be donated to the Cleveland Public Library system. This project was generously funded by the Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, Dr. Mark Levine and Ellen Levine, and Interplay Jewish Theatre. For more information about Out of the Past: The Stories of Martha Wolfenstein, please contact Caroline Breder-Watts at caroline(a)radioonthelaketheatre.org.

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The CaBARet Series: Popstar to Show Star
by Western Reserve Playhouse 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Western Reserve Playhouse presents: The CaBARet Series: Popstar to Show Star A Jukebox Musical Revue Directed by Patrick Hanlon - Musical Direction by David Coxe Show Date: March 4th, 2022 at 8:00PM SYNOPSIS: This one night-only jukebox musical revue is sure to be a rockin’ evening! Featuring songs from hit music artists like Cher, Carol King, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Buffett and more, this easygoing theatre experience is a fantastic introduction to the fun of live theatrical entertainment. Our bar will remain open for the duration of the setlist, and audience members are welcome to grab a beverage and sing along. WRP is thrilled to have several performers returning to our stage from past CaBARet performances: Patrick Hanlon, Kimberly Sullivan, Ben Arrington, Chris Bizub, Maggie McClave, Emily Sedmack, Emma Figge, Rebecca Riffle, Robert Kowalewski, Braelin Andrzejewski, Allie Garisto, and Kayla Lehman. We welcome Jason Salamon to the WRP stage for the first time! *We are also thrilled to have Jen Justice featured as the evening's special guest star, performing from The Cher Show!* Director – Patrick Hanlon * Musical Director – David Coxe “Popstar to Show Star” is a one-night cabaret on March 4th, 2022 at 8:00PM. Tickets are $15.00. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thewrp.org or at the door. The Western Reserve Playhouse is a fully masked facility at this time. Masks are required for entry. All of our actors, staff, and volunteers are fully vaccinated. As with the ever changing Covid climate our Covid Procedures could change at a moment's notice, please follow our website and social media accounts for updated information. TITLE: Popstar to Show Star VENUE AND ADDRESS: 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44268 RUN DATE: March 4th, 2022 TIME: 8:00PM TICKETS: $15.00 BOX OFFICE: 330-620-7314 WEB: thewrp.org

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Growing Confidence, Camaradarie and Community this summer
by Cleveland City Dance 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Are you looking for a way to grow your child's confidence and community of friends? Let summer dance at Cleveland City Dance offer them a wonderful world to explore movement with music while developing technique and poise. Summer camp and class registration opens March 7, 2022. A wide variety of camps and classes include ballet, jazz, tap and more. For more information including schedules www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222 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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Disney's High School Musical hits all the right notes
by Julie Gilliland 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Contact: Julie Gilliland, Director of Marketing, jgilliland(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:jgilliland@beckcenter.org> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2022 Beck Center for the Arts Announces Youth Theater Production, Disney's High School Musical Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce the third production of their 2021-2022 Youth Theater Season.<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-theater> The 73rd season continues with the beloved musical that started it all for so many fans of musical theater. Disney's High School Musical<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/highschool> with a book written by David Simpatico, songs by Gerrard Robbie, Nevil Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd, with music adapted, arranged, and produced by Bryan Louiselle,is based on the Disney Channel Original Movie, written by Peter Barsocchini, running March 18 to March 27, 2022, in the Senney Theater. Disney's High School Musical,<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/highschool> is directed by Patrick Ciamacco, with musical direction by Anthony Trifiletti, and choreography by Katie Gibson. Mr. Ciamacco says<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/mission-history/>, "The play reminds me of the struggles and excitement of high school, a place where one is challenged with discovering who they are and where they fit in. Sometimes we feel lost or out of place, and we find ourselves longing to try something new. This show shows you can be brave enough to withstand the criticism and break free from the status quo. When this occurs, and people come together with a common purpose, there grows tremendous strength and unity amidst diversity." This production has a student matinee Thursday, March 24 at 10:00 am EST, and performances open to the public with a 7:30 pm curtain on Fridays, March 18 and 25, Saturdays, March 19 and 26, and 3:00 pm matinees on Sundays, March 20, and 27, 2022. Tickets are on sale to the general public. Please call 216-521-2540 x10 for group rates, and to schedule a spot in the student matinee. Prices include $12 Adult/Senior and $10 Children/Student (18 & under), plus a $3 per person ticket fee. Reserve tickets at beckcenter.org-youththeater,<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/highschool> call 216.521.2540 x10, or simply stop by Beck Center Customer Service at 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, 44107. Patrons attending live performances at Beck Center should visit this page for COVID protocols<https://www.beckcenter.org/new-page-1>, please. Beck Center for the Arts' Youth Theater alumni include Michael Chernus (Orange Is the New Black; Manhattan); Dee Hoty (three-time Tony Nominee); Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold; Transformers: The Last Night); Rory O'Malley (Hamilton; Tony Nominee, Book of Mormon); and Daniel Reichard (Drama Desk Nominee, Jersey Boys). Patrons are invited to arrive early and view the visual arts display, Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club Visual Arts Contest, of which some items are available for purchase at Customer Service. This free exhibition takes place just outside the Senney Theater in the main building and includes the work of talented local student artists. 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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