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SEEKING MUSIC DIRECTOR
by Vanessa Cook 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Growing Community Arts Center is looking for a Music Director for their early summer performance of *The 25* *the Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* . This a stipend position. Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled for Monday and Thursday evenings from 6- 8 pm. Rehearsal and performances will be held at 22 East Main St, Norwalk, Ohio. Music Director must possess strong piano skills, vocal teaching skills and conducting abilities. Canidate must feel comfortable working with teen and adult musicians/actors. *Auditions are being held March 28 & 29 from 5-7 pm.* *The performance is scheduled for June 10-11-12, 2022* NAC Teen Theatre is open to students in grades 9 through 13, during the time of the performance. This show is rated as PG-13 due to language and adult themes. NAC Teen Theatre is a safe and inclusive group striving to support the mission of Norwalk Arts Center. It is the mission of Norwalk Arts Center to celebrate and increase advocacy for the Arts in North Central Ohio by providing education, experiences and environments for artistic growth. Please send resume, BCI criminal background results and minimum stipend requirements. To: Vanessa Cook, NAC Teen Theatre Director NorwalkArtsCenter(a)gmail.com

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LAST CHANCE to Register for "Master the Arts" Virtual Video Training Project This Sat.
by sue johnson 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

*To: You performing artists who want to advance your career.* *LAST CHANCE to Register This Sat. 3/12, on Zoom* *An Invitation* *"Master the Arts" Virtual Video Training Project* *To aspiring and experienced Performing Artists, Screen Writers, Playwrights, Directors, Etc.* Ready to advance your career? Ready to learn or hone your video arts skills to advance your employment opportunities? Then, the “Master the Arts” Virtual Video Training Project may be your answer, starting *March 12, Zoom**. See website for topics and times.* The "Master the Arts” Training series serves the modern technological age generation. It is a work training program which reaches out to you who may have an interest in working in the arts and entertainment industry. Or, you may not have considered this industry for job opportunities. In any event, you need specialized skills to apply for, and get work in the virtual video trade. You may not know who, where or how to seek, get training and get employment in various aspects of theatre, film, TV, and video. Now’s your opportunity! Learn from experienced instructors*!* Check out the website: wualstudio.org to register for the fantastic classes being offered on Zoom. Classes in *Arts . Crafts . Production & Technical skills . Business and Getting jobs* *!* Choose which sessions you’d like to attend and register. All classes: $30.00. Time to register now. You will receive confirmation. Questions: wualstudio(a)gmail.com. Classes: wualstudio.org.

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Berko review: PETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
by Roy Berko 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule Judgment: PRETTY WOMAN is not a great musical. It is definitely not CHORUS LINE, or MY FAIR LADY or WEST SIDE STORY, but this production, even with the obvious story line and mediocre score, is worth a sit-through. The audience, after rendering the required “we are nice Clevelanders and give almost every production a standing ovation,” left with high positive chatter!* *To read the entire review go to: *https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ *To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: * *www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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DOG ACT opens March 25th at convergence-continuum
by Cory Molner 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

DOG ACT OPENS FRIDAY MARCH 25, AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM Convergence-continuum kicks offits 2022 season, “Societies in Question” with the Cleveland Premiere of Dog Act, by Liz Duffy Adams. Post-apocalyptic wilderness was never funnier. Dog Actfollow the adventures of Zetta Stone, a traveling performer, and her companionDog (a young man undergoing a voluntary species demotion) as they wanderthrough the former northeastern United States. Zetta, Dog and their littletroupe are on their way to a gig in China, assuming they can find it...andsurvive the journey. A theatrical, darkly comic variation on the classicdoomsday genre, with five original songs. “A fresh, word-drunkcomedy by Liz Duffy Adams. Her deftly experimental yet highly entertaining DogAct is riddled with Shakespearean resonance, conjuring a post-apocalypticand post-literate world. Yet, it's as keenly intelligent as a comedy bylanguage poet Mac Wellman. Dog Act introduces a playwright who has a lotto say, though in a hip, street-smart way – that is, obliquely. …AnalyzingAdams’ virtuosic technique tends to deaden its exhilarating effect. Herapproach is light, her tone buoyant, and the echoing references to Shakespeareor the Bible or “Peter Pan” come and go in a flash, like lightning. Thedialogue doesn't provoke the listener to struggle to make sense of the variousargots; instead it shocks the listener wide awake to enjoy the malleability,the beauty and the strangeness of the words by which we communicate – ordon’t.” –Anne Marie Welsh, San Diego Union-Tribune. Dog Act is directedby David L. Munnell and features actors Denise Astorino, Andrea BelserMcCormick, Wesley Allen, Emileo Fernandez, Mike Frye, and Kate Smith, with livemusic by Jonah Raider-Roth. Scenography by Cory Molner and Scott Zolkowski. Dog Act opens Friday, March 25 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 p.m. through April 16 atconvergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $23 general admission, $18for seniors and $18 for students. Tickets and information are available atwww.convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. Cory MolnerExecutive Artistic Director, convergence-continuum Theater(He/Him/His)

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Casting ASAP for Algernon and Miss Prisim in IMPORTANCE...EARNEST
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Ohio Shakespeare Festival in Akron, Ohio is looking to immediately cast the following roles in our production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. AEA and paid non union contracts available. All ages, genders, race, ethnicities, and abilities encouraged to audition for either role. Algernon Moncrieff charming, witty, selfish, vain, frivolous best friend to Jack. Miss Prism Cecily’s governess in the country, nervous and prudish, but also smitten with Chasuble. The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde Directed by Nancy Cates Invited callbacks held on: TBD Rehearsals begin: April 5, 2022 Performances: April 28 - May 15, 2022 Description: The outrageous, romantic, classic comedy by Oscar Wilde all about marriage, morals, good looks, and other deeply important things. Mistaken identities, quippy dialogue, high tea, and a happy ending make for the perfect spring evening at the theatre.

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MILLWOOD OUTPOST by Tom Hayes | Opens March 18
by Playwrights Local 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Playwrights Local Presents A New Play MILLWOOD OUTPOST Written by Tom Hayes Directed by Rachel Zake PERFORMANCES March 18 — April 2, 2022 Friday-Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2:30 pm VENUE Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 LINKS Tickets: playwrights-local.ticketleap.com/millwood-outpost Webpage: www.playwrightslocal.org/millwood-outpost ABOUT Playwrights Local presents “Millwood Outpost” by Cleveland-based author Tom Hayes. This new drama runs from March 18 through April 2 at Creative Space at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood. Directed by Rachel Zake, the production features Joe Milan, August Scarpelli, Zach Palumbo, Sean Seibert, Tom Hayes, Quin Johnson, and Juliette Regnier. The creative team includes Walter Boswell (set designer), Eva Nel Brettrager (stage manager), Andrew Kaletta (lighting designer), Beau Reinker (sound designer), and Lisa L. Wiley (props designer). SYNOPSIS Confined on a stormy day, six highway workers are forced 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. SAFETY Please be advised that audience members will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and to wear masks inside the venue. Photos or printed copies of vaccination records will be accepted and matched with photo IDs. Exceptions can be made for children under 12 and attendees with conflicting medical conditions or religious beliefs. Consult our policy at www.playwrightslocal.org/safety. TICKETS General Admission with Accommodations Upon Request $18 Adults | $15 Seniors & Groups | $12 Students info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8856 CAST Digger..........Joe Milan Moon..........August Scarpelli Nick..........Zach Palumbo Rollo..........Sean Seibert Dad..........Tom Hayes Zak..........Quin Johnson The Voice..........Juliette Regnier CREATIVE TEAM Set Designer..........Walter Boswell Stage Manager..........Eva Nel Brettrager Lighting Designer..........Andrew Kaletta Sound Designer..........Beau Reinker Props Designer..........Lisa L. Wiley # # #

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Playhouse Square Hosting Open Interviews: March 16, 2022!
by Antoinette Kula 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

WE'RE HIRING Join our Revenue & Marketing team We have an immediate need for enthusiastic, dependable individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our part-time Revenue & Marketing team! We'll be hosting open interviews for the following part-time positions on Wednesday, March 16, 2022: Season Ticket Services Representative<https://mi.playhousesquare.org/p/cp/17d389270f6d8292/c?url=https%3A%2F%2Fww…> Ticketing Concierge<https://mi.playhousesquare.org/p/cp/17d389270f6d8292/c?url=https%3A%2F%2Fww…> Ticket Concierge - Box Office<https://mi.playhousesquare.org/p/cp/17d389270f6d8292/c?url=https%3A%2F%2Fww…> Ticket Operations Representative<https://mi.playhousesquare.org/p/cp/17d389270f6d8292/c?url=https%3A%2F%2Fww…> You're invited to fill out a short survey to secure your interview spot: Open Interviews Pre-Survey<https://forms.office.com/r/GhxPNgXp9L> What can you expect? Fill out the survey above to indicate your basic information, position desired and general shift availability. Once successfully completed, you will immediately receive confirmation of your admission and receive further directions. Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Antoinette Kula | Playhouse Square Senior Manager, Ticket Sales and Service 1501 Euclid Ave. Suite 200 | Cleveland, OH 44115 P: 216-640-8798 | F: 216-771-0217 antoinette.kula(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:antoinette.kula@playhousesquare.org> | playhousesquare.org

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"Anything Goes" Open Mic in Akron on 3/24
by Wandering Aesthetics 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Wandering Aesthetics presents… The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret An Open Mic The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret, Akron’s most eclectic and theatrical open mic, is returning in-person and indoors for the first time in over two years on Thursday, March 24, 2022. “[The #EPCooker) certainly lived up to its reputation - full of talent and surprises.” – Chris Miller, The Akronist Through humble beginnings in the basement of a flower shop in Highland Square, the #EPCooker is a touring, artist-driven, “anything goes” open mic. Anyone can sign up for a performance slot - the event features musicians, theatre artists, improvisers, comedians, dancers, and much more. Join Wandering Aesthetics and Emcee Greg Milo at Jilly’s Music Room on Thursday, March 24th beginning at 8 pm, (Doors at 7 pm) for a night of revelry and revelation. Performers of all ages and genres AND enthusiastic audience members are encouraged to attend. Location: Jilly's Music Room (111 N. Main St., Akron, OH 44308) Featured Emcee: Storyteller/Teacher Greg Milo No Cover Charge • Donations Encouraged

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HBTI will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for the Summer 2022 season
by Beatrice Katz 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute is thrilled to announce its summer 2022 production of: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT July 14-July 24, 2022 Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Auditions for 2022 season: March 31st & April 1st (4-6, 6:30-8:30pm) Saturday April 2nd (5:30-8:30 pm) Call- backs Sunday April 3 (3-7 pm) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (colloquially known as Joseph) is a sung-through musical by Tim Rice (lyrics) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (music). "Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character, the Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After he is sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty, but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family. It was the first Lloyd Webber/Rice musical to be publicly performed and their first ever collaboration. *Joseph* started out as a 15 minute vocal cantata in the early 1970’s and became a full length musical in early 1980’s. It has received 6 Tony Award nominations including Best musical and Best original score. This magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Hathaway Brown Theatre Institutes production will be directed and choreographed by Bebe Weinberg Katz, with musical Direction by John Krol. A full synopsis of the entire story is available on the Concord Theatrical website: Joseph <https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/44899/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicol…> *Open auditions* will be held at the school on Thursday,3/31 and Friday 4/1 (4-6pm and 6:30-8:30 pm), Saturday 4/2 (5:30-8:30 pm) with dance auditions and callbacks on Sunday 4/3 (3-7pm). *Roles* are available for children, (grades 4-6) teens and young adults (7th grade – College. Some roles may be double cast. Each actor is assured at least 4 performances. At HBTI we embrace creative casting and are seeking a diverse cast. *Note*: To be eligible to participate in this production you must attend at least 1 session of HBTI 2022 Summer Training. There is a production fee associated with each show. Email for an appointment: hbti_auditions(a)hb.edu For more information and/or to request an audition appointment email HBTI Director, Bebe Weinberg Katz at hbti_auditions(a)hb.edu . Check out the entire HBTI summer program at www.hb.edu/hbti or hbti 2022 <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1okI_3rq00Ll5PA4oYZMnFBYoKWra5fHoHJzlQ5Y…>

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Video Auditions for Cleveland Shakespeare Festival close Monday, March 14!
by keith kornajcik 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

This summer, *CSF* will bring our brand of classical theatre to your neighborhood! First up is *Hamlet *directed by *Dusten Welch **(June 24 - July 10)*. Following the melancholy prince, *Moliere’s The Learned Ladies *directed by *Keira McDonald **(July 22 - August 7) *takes the stage*.* Performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at various parks throughout Northeast Ohio. Auditions for both productions will be held virtually. Please visit the *CSF Auditions Page <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…>* (https://www.cleveshakes.com/auditions) for an Audition Form and link to submit a video. Submit a video of two contrasting monologues (one MUST be Shakespeare). If only auditioning for one production, one monologue is sufficient. Auditions are due by *Monday, March 14 *at 5 p.m. EST. Invitation only Callbacks will be held *March 22 - 24 *from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at *Wizbang! Theatre 2134 Lee Rd. *in Cleveland Heights. *Hamlet *rehearsals begin in May and run *Monday - Thursday *evenings with some *Saturday/Sunday *afternoons. *The Learned Ladies *rehearsals begin in June and run *Monday - Thursday *evenings with some *Saturday/Sunday * afternoons*. *During performance, both productions travel to a different outdoor venue each evening. All company members are required to help in setting up and striking the set each evening. All actors will receive a stipend for their performance at the end of each run. *All actors and production staff must be fully vaccinated and boosted (if eligible).* *The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival *practices color and gender blind casting. Visit us at: cleveshakes.com <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> for more information

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