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Part-Time Technical Director for Lorain Palace Youth Theatre Summer 2022
by Christie Gigliotti 20 Feb '22

20 Feb '22

Hello All!!! The Lorain Palace Youth Theatre is seeking a Part-Time Technical Director for summer day camp starting June 14th for "Mary Poppins, Jr.". Show dates are July 22, 23 & 24, 2022. The Technical Director is required to be in house during technical week and for all production dates and strike. If interested, please send resume to lorainpalacepyt(a)gmail.com Thank you!

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Auditions for PAID school tour of Hansel & Gretel
by Rachael Endrizzi 20 Feb '22

20 Feb '22

Spark Theatre Company is now accepting non-equity submissions for its upcoming production of *Hansel & Gretel*, to travel to NE Ohio schools as an assembly program April 25th-May 20th. Spark is seeking 4-6 performers and a stage manager for this production. An all-new spin on *Hansel & Gretel* written by Cleveland playwright, Erin E. Dolan! The classic Grimm's fairy tale has been updated and now- Hansel & Gretel's parents are the ones who are lost.The clever Gretel and inventive Hansel use math and ingenuity to furiously rescue their mysteriously missing parents. *AVAILABLE ROLES (3M/3W):* *Actor 1; GRETEL- *female identifying with a youthful spirit. Clever with a passion for science. 18+ to read younger, any ethnicity. * Actor 2; HANSEL- *male identifying with a youthful spirit and very inventive. 18+ to read younger, any ethnicity. *Actor 3; MUTTER (Mother), HEXE (Witch), BAUME (Trees), STEINE (Stones)- *female identifying versatile actor, with a flair for whimsical storytelling who reads older than Hansel/Gretel. Any ethnicity. *Actor 4- VATER (Father), POSSUM, BAUME (Trees), STEINE (Stones)- *male identifying versatile actor with comedic timing who reads older than Hansel/Gretel. Any ethnicity. Physical comedy is a plus. *Actor 5- FEMALE SWING-* an actor to cover ACTOR1/ACTOR3 tracks, may also double as stage manager with pay increases accordingly. *Actor 6- MALE SWING- *an actor to cover ACTOR2/ACTOR4 tracks, may also double as stage manager with pay increases accordingly. *HOW* Actors are asked to submit interest along with headshot/resume and link to any reels. If no reels, or if you prefer to do a monologue; please self-tape a short, comedic or storytelling monologue. You may also email SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com for a side to read with a partner instead. Cell phone video is fine for this. Please email all submissions and questions to Rachael Endrizzi at SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com. *If you have previously been employed by Spark, you may simply submit an email expressing interest in the project.* *DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sunday, March 6th, 2022* *Callbacks will be scheduled individually as needed. For stage management position, email **SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com* <SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com>* to express interest.* *REHEARSALS: *Rehearsals will be held around actor availability Mid-March through April 25th, 2022 in Elyria, OH. Must have availability April 20th-24th for tech/dress rehearsals. *PERFORMANCE: *Performances are held on selected weekdays during school hours from April 25th-May 20th, 2022 as well as a short performance on the evening of Saturday, April 30th. Performers will have a specific show schedule 1-week in advance, and there may be some flexibility in weekday conflicts by utilizing our swings. Weekday conflicts listed at the time of hiring can be accommodated as performances vary based on schools booking assemblies. We estimate 10-15 performances total. *COMPENSATION: *Actors will be compensated a stipend of $500 ($125/week) as well as reimbursed for performance related travel to and from schools at the IRS standard rate. *Spark Theatre Company is committed to creating this project as safely as possible. As such, we are implementing the following:* - Actors auditioning must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if applicable). - All performances will adhere to individual school guidelines, ie. some performances may be masked, some unmasked. We will plan accordingly and stage for distance between the audience and the performers. - Providing self-tests for all if any performer presents symptoms and halting performance until negative results are confirmed. We plan to hire swings to also cover tracks in the event of illness or scheduling conflicts. *Spark Theatre Company embraces diversity and inclusion, and utilizes 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.* -- Rachael Endrizzi Producing Artistic Director Spark Theatre Company *www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org <http://www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org>* 440-707-6887

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Auditions for Becky’s New Car at SCT
by Christopher Bizub 20 Feb '22

20 Feb '22

Strongsville Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our Spring show; Becky's New Car by Steven Dietz Directed by Chris Bizub Audition dates/times: Monday, Feb. 29, 2022 - 6pm--8pm Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 - 6pm - 8pm Audition Location: Strongsville Senior Center Senior (In the Craft room) 18100 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136 Callbacks: TBA (if needed) Show dates: April 29th, 30th, May 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th Fridays/Saturdays at 8 PM; Sunday at 3:00 PM. Show Location: Strongsville High School (The Little Theatre) 20025 Lunn Rd., Strongsville, OH 44149 Rehearsals: Mondays-Thursdays 7pm - 10pm Potentially starting the week of March 7th What to bring: *Current headshot/resume *A list of rehearsal conflicts from March 7th-April 29th Available Roles: Becky Foster - F, Age Range: 30-50 Joe Foster - M, Age Range: 40-50 (Becky’s husband) Chris Foster - M, Age Range: 20-30 (son) Walter Flood - M, - Age Range: 50-70 (wealthy widower) Kenni Flood - F, Age Range: 20-30 (Walter’s daughter) Steve - Ma, Age Range: 50-70 (Becky’s co-worker) Ginger - F, Age Range: 40-60 If you are unable to attend the auditions and would like to audition, please feel free contact the director at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu.

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AUDITIONS FOR GHOST the musical @ Player’s Guild Theatre
by Breanna Morton 20 Feb '22

20 Feb '22

GHOST The Musical Books and Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin Music and Lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard Based on the film produced by Paramount Pictures and Bruce Joel Rubin Producing Artistic Director: Joshua Erichsen Directed by Matthew Heppe Music Direction by Steve Parsons Production Stage Manager: Breanna Morton Auditions: Thursday, March 10th from 7:00-9:00 PM Saturday, March 12th from 11:00a-1:00 PM Sunday, March 13th from 7:30-9:30 PM Principal Callbacks: Monday, March 14th beginning at 7:00 PM Rehearsals begin Monday, March 28th Rehearsals will run Sundays-Thursdays 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are May 6th-22nd, 2022 Fridays @ 7:30 PM, Saturdays @ 7:30 PM, Sundays @ 2 PM *COVID-19 PROTOCOL:* All those entering the building will be required to wear a mask at all times. Those who are auditioning will only be permitted to remove their mask during their audition. Those persons over 12 years of age who are eligible for the COVID vaccine, will need to show proof of full vaccination, or provide negative COVID-19 test results, in order to be considered for casting. NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best shows off your vocal ability. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key, double sided, in a three ring binder. An accompanist will be provided. In addition, please bring a current photo or headshot/resume if available. Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-ghost>. The roles of Molly Jensen, Sam Wheat, and Ode Mae Brown are paid opportunities. For a more detailed breakdown of roles, please visit our website at https://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 1001 Market Ave North, Canton, OH 44702. -- Breanna Morton Production Stage Manager

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Still A few Appts. Left for SOMETHING ROTTEN Auditions Sun/Mon @ Beck
by Scott Spence 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

AUDITION INFORMATION: Open Call auditions will take place on Sunday, Feb. 20th and Monday, Feb. 21st with audition slots beginning at 5PM each day. To make your appointment call the Beck Center Box Office at *216-521-2540 x10* during regular business hours. ======================= *A few appts. remain for Sunday after 7:30PM. To be seen Sunday call the Beck Box Office* *Sat. until 6PM or Sunday between noon and 1PM. Monday also has availability left * *after 5:30PM. You can call the Beck Bof Office up until 4PM Monday for an appt.* =========================== "*SOMETHING ROTTEN*" opens July 8th and closes August 7th, with the rehearsal process beginning the last few days of May. "SOMETHING ROTTEN" was originally on Beck's schedule for Summer of 2020, and had just been cast when the pandemic hit. Some original cast members remain from the original casting session (Incl. Shakespeare, Nick Bottom, Nostradamus, Brother Jeremiah, Lord Clapham and Shylock ) *The featured roles of Nigel, Portia, Bea and The Minstrel are open, as well as most of a very busy and well-used Ensemble!* Age ranges for Nigel and Portia are 20 to 30, for The Minstrel is 20 to 40 and for Bea, between 28 and 38 ideally. The Ensemble age range is 16 thru 65. It is anticipated that there will be one AEA (SPT) contract available. All performers 18 and older receive a stipend, and all non-Equity performers are eligible for EMC points (likely 10 or 11 weeks in this case). Please prepare a 90 second vocal selection that shows off your voice. Bring music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. If you prefer to send in a video audition, that also is acceptable. Please send to: Scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com by 6PM on Monday, Feb. 21st. Callbacks will be in-person the weekend of Feb. 26/27, times TBD. The link below includes more information about the show, performance dates, etc. https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/somethingrotten <https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/somethingrotten?fbclid=IwAR166re04iPnAyf7H…> Please email Scott at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com if you have any questions.

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SONGS OF JOBIM, BONFA, ETC. LIVESTREAM SAT 26 FEB 7PM EST
by Carol Leslie Vocalist 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

If you enjoy bossa novas, beautiful guitar, a relaxing hour of song, then you'll enjoy this upcoming, free livestream on FB Page: Carol Leslie Jazz. The livestream features songs by Carol Leslie, Scottish jazz vocalist now resident in Ohio, and works by Andrew Karkosiak, an up and coming composer/guitarist in NE Ohio. The livestream is free, and any love offerings are appreciated in order for us to keep producing this high level music series. Let us know in the Chat that you're there! (FB can sometimes take a few minutes to "go live" once you've clicked on the link, and you might hear background music before the livestream kicks into gear. So hang in there! ) Consider sharing this link with anyone on the planet who enjoys Brazilian bossa nova! Here is the link. Click "interested" and it'll send you an automatic reminder (always a good idea in this busy world). https://www.facebook.com/events/663907274749991/ Carol -- *Carol Leslie* *TORCH SONGS BY TWILIGHT* *Jazz - R & B - Broadway - Blues* *216.763.1806* *www.carol-leslie-jazz.com <http://www.carol-leslie-jazz.com>* *inquiries(a)carol-leslie-jazz.com <inquiries(a)carol-leslie-jazz.com>* *Carol Leslie sings Oh What A Beautiful Morning <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVC-ev2YkYY>*

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Used Equipment Sale Continues Saturday 10am-4pm
by robert Peck 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

Another great warehouse sale day, but alas we still have lots of great gear to sell off. 60' of velveteen pipe and drape, power distro, lots of cases of all size and shape, 3 sizes of Stage Right Decks, rolling folding Cisco 1800 stages. Also It didn't just feel like Christmas because of the snow this morning. FedExclaus also finally delivered a brand new pair of Behringer X32 compacts that we ordered months ago. Installation canceled so their loss is your gain! Come on out tomorrow from 10am to 4pm and grab some gear. 31525 Aurora Rd. Solon Ohio 44139Unit #4 is the only garage door facing the street. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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by Barbara Stitzer 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

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MFA Theatre Technology Candidates FALL 2022
by Ansley Valentine 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

MFA Theatre Technology Candidates FALL 2022 The Indiana University Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance is seeking applicants for its three-year MFA theatre technology program beginning August 2022. The theatre technology program at Indiana University aims to graduate highly competent technical directors who are equipped for successful careers in the innovative discipline of theatre technology. The program offers individualized instruction, one-on-one mentoring, and personalized guidance. The program emphasizes key themes to foster success. • Problem-solving and management skills through courses in technical management, structural design and analysis, and construction and production management. • Communication skills through a positive collaborative environment in courses and stage productions, and through technical writing and training to gain computer-aided drafting skills. • Modern technology and industry trends through courses in electronics and controls for theatre, mechanical scenery, and theatrical and arena rigging. • Technical research that studies perennial scenery challenges, and solutions, to nurture new ideas and an innovative spirit of technical direction and production. • Our program presents you with a blend of modern skills and design sensibilities, preparing you to be creative collaborators involved in all phases of the conceptualization and production of technical designs for a wide range of careers. Theatre Technology students are assigned as production technical directors on four to five productions during their three-year program of study. You also receive production experience by serving in other roles: as the assistant technical director, master carpenter, properties master, and scenery technologist on stage productions. Numerous opportunities exist to design complex mechanical and automated effects as well as to work with the IATSE staff of the IU Auditorium while being exposed to touring productions. Summer production experience is available at Indiana University Summer Theatre, our professional summer theatre. MFA candidates receive a graduate assistantship during the three years of study which includes a stipend of at least $16,000 per year, full tuition waiver, partial fee remission, and health insurance including dental. For further information about IU and the scenic design program please visit https://theatre.indiana.edu/index.html For more information please email a resume and cover letter to Jeff Baldwin Head of Theatre Technology, at Jefbaldw(a)iu.edu

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SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS THE PREMIERE OF THE CHAGRIN ARTS FILM FEST NEXT WEEKEND!
by Margaret Reardon 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

February 11, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karen Prasser Chagrin Arts Executive Director kprasser(a)chagrinarts.org 330.701.8513 SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS CHAGRIN ARTS FILM FEST On Friday, February 25, Solon Center for the Arts ispleased to present the premiere of the Chagrin Arts Film Fest: An Arts With APurpose Film Experience. This event is in support of Black History Month andwill feature three films beginning at 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the SCA Theater.The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP Here. The opening two feature presentations are byacclaimed documentary filmmaker and Ohio native Derrick Jones (djones). He is adoctoral student in the School of Film, Media & Theatre at Georgia StateUniversity. He also holds an MFA in film from Ohio University with a focus onindependent documentary. The first is called “631”. Members of the Jones familyoffer a history of their lives at 631 Ridge Avenue, a house purchased in the1950’s with four generations eventually living under its roof. Through personal accounts, photos andfilm/video footage, a tapestry 50 years in the making is woven to illustratethe impact a home can have on a family’s existence. The second djones film is called “2020AD”. Influencedby the summer of 2020 – often labeled as the United States reckoning on race –2020AD visualized the labor of engaging “the talk” while imagining analternative, more generative confrontation drawing from the archive, theancestors, and the anticipation of death in the midst of fighting for life. The third feature film is “400: An Afrikan Epic”, adocumentary based on Dr. Mark Lomax’s 12-album cycle on Black America’s400-year history. The making of this outstanding film occupied about three anda half years of drummer and composer Lomax’s life. It traces Black America fromthe beginning of the slave trade in 1619 through today and into the futureusing a blend of classical, jazz, gospel and other music forms in solo, duo,trio, quartet and larger ensemble arrangements. The acclaimed filmmakers areJason Wood and Charles Hairston. Following the djones films, a discussion with djonesin person will take place on the stage. Then following “400: An Afrikan Epic”,both Jason Wood and Dr. Lomax will talk with the audience. The moderator forthe evening if Dani Jauk-Ajamie from the University of Akron and a Chagrin ArtsAdvisory Board Member. As a bonus for all who register for the Film Festonline, you will receive a link to a Documentary Screening and Live Q&A of“The Shadow of Lucasville”, another djones award0winning documentary. Meet ImamSiddique Abdullah Hasan, Lucasville riot leader, educator, writer and activistcalling live from the Ohio State Penitentiary’s death row. ChagrinArts’ mission is to present inspiring arts programming and stimulatingconversations. Research shows that the arts have a deep, positive and healingimpact contributing to the overall enhanced quality of life for individuals andtheir communities. Chagrin Arts’ “Arts With A Purpose” aims to bring artsprogramming to enrich lives and create conversations about social issuespromoting the betterment of humanity as part of Chagrin Arts’ core values. “The newChagrin Arts Film Fest (CAFF) is yet another way – along with Shakespeare atCommunity Park in the summer and various other programs throughout the year –that we can connect our two communities through the power of the arts,” said Karen Prasser, Executive Director of Chagrin Arts. “I’m so excited to beworking again with the City, Tracy Sullivan at SCA and Rich Parker, theRecreation Director to provide quality arts programming to the residents ofSolon and Chagrin Falls.” Solon Center for the Arts is located at 6315 SOMCenter Road in Solon. Chagrin Arts is located at 88 N. Main Street in ChagrinFalls. For more information and to reserve your tickets, visit chagrinarts.orgor call 440.247.9700. ##### | | | |

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