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THE PHOENIX SOCIETY by Peter Lawson Jones | May 20 - 29, 2022
by Playwrights Local 14 May '22

14 May '22

THE PHOENIX SOCIETY A new play by Peter Lawson Jones Directed by Terrence Spivey A Special Workshop Production Presented by Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> and Life Exchange Center <https://www.lifeexchangecenter.com/> May 20 — 29, 2022 Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2:30 pm SHOWPAGE <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/the-phoenix-society/> PERFORMANCES May 20 — 29, 2022 Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2:30 pm VENUE Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 SPECIAL POST-SHOW RECEPTION Immediately following performances at EMW Fine Dining Event Venue Friday, May 20 LINKS Webpage: http://www.playwrightslocal.org/the-phoenix-society/ Tickets: https://playwrights-local.ticketleap.com PARTNER ORGANIZATION Life Exchange Center (LEC) is a consumer-directed, certified Peer Support drop-in center with a mission to empower its members' Recovery from mental health and chemical dependency disorders. LEC commissioned this original play, The Phoenix Society, to inspire hope to its members, their loved ones, and anyone who has begun re-birth in Recovery. Find additional information on LEC at www.lifeexchangecenter.org and connect with them on social media at www.facebook.com/LifeExchangeCenter. SYNOPSIS Will Coulter, a widower with a teenage daughter, comes home from the war in Afghanistan. He returns with a debilitating case of PTSD and depression as well as a drug addiction, the severity of which he denies. Can a group of men and women—who, themselves, are battling mental health and substance abuse challenges—save him? TICKETS $20 Adults | $15 Seniors-Students-Groups All seats General Admission with accommodations available upon request. info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8856 SAFETY Due to the small size of our venue, all patrons must wear masks covering both the nose and mouth while in attendance for all performances at Playwrights Local in May 2022. Masks must be surgical, KN95, or N95, and must not be bandanas, face shields, or other substitutes. Surgical masks will be provided at no cost at our box office. Playwrights Local reserves the right to revise this policy in the event of another spike in cases or similar health crisis. For additional information, consult our policy at www.playwrightslocal.org/safety.

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Audition Notice: A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Roving Rogue Productions 14 May '22

14 May '22

AUDITION NOTICE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare Produced by Roving Rogue Productions Directed by Cait McNeal Performance Dates: July 29, 30, 31 In Downtown Massillon's Outdoor Amphitheater Auditions will be held in person May 19th & 20th 7:30-10:00pm Callbacks held (if necessary) May 24th at Atkinson-Feucht-Hare Funeral Home 26 2nd St NE Massillon, OH 44646 Video auditions may also be submitted and must be received by Sunday, May 22nd. Please prepare a short monologue from any of Shakespeare’s works, and be prepared to read sides from "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Email Director, Cait McNeal (caitmcneal(a)gmail.com) to schedule an audition, or for more information. -- *Theatre Troupe based in Massillon, OH* *Follow us on social media @RovingRoguePro*

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Voice Lessons
by Christopher Hutton 13 May '22

13 May '22

Summer auditions are here and are you prepared? Dr. Christopher Hutton, baritone, is taking new voice students and excited to get you physically and mentally prepared for auditions and performances. Lessons will prepare each student for school Regional and All-State auditions, theatre auditions and college auditions in voice performance. Lesson prices are as follows: One-Hour Lesson is $60, Forty-Five minute Lesson is $50, Thirty minute Lesson is $40. Students range from all ages and those who have an interest in classical and musical theatre. Students consist of all ages and center around high school or younger who show an interest in performing at local theaters and their school choral and musical productions. Dr. Hutton offers free consultations to those interested before committing to the voice studio. You may contact Dr. Hutton via email at cjhutton70(a)yahoo.com or 330-301-6334. Lessons will take place on Saturday morning/afternoon. Lessons are taught out of my home in Cleveland Heights. Dr. Hutton has a Masters Degree and Doctorate of Music Arts degrees in Vocal Pedagogy (Science of Singing) from Arizona State University, and is fluent in teaching both belting and classical technique. Christopher attended Youngstown State University where he received his Bachelors in Voice Performance. Some of Dr. Hutton’s performances can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY

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Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents "The Art of the Jazz Violin"
by Theresa Lesh 13 May '22

13 May '22

*The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents “The Art of the Jazz Violin,” featuring MacArthur Genius Award Winner Regina Carter.* Violinist Regina Carter has an incredible breadth of musical range-she's been seen with the likes of Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Mary J Blige, Cassandra Wilson, Ray Brown, Kenny Barron and many many more. Come and enjoy this talent at CJO's last concert of the '21-22 Season! Friday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. Maltz Performing Arts Center, or via livestream Ue the code VIOLIN at checkout to get a “2 for 1” offer on Adult Balcony seats* *only applies to Adult Balcony seats, must purchase minimum of 2 tickets *Tickets: https://bit.ly/CJOReginaMay20 <https://bit.ly/CJOReginaMay20>* *Masks are OPTIONAL -- Theresa Lesh Managing Director, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra clevelandjazz.org

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Coming Up @Imposters Theater
by Imposters Comedy 13 May '22

13 May '22

*Coming Up @Imposters Theater* Hello, new friend - sign up for our email newsletter here <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> *Improv Game Night* Friday 05/13 8pm $10 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> Let the games begin! This monthly show features all your favorite improv games from the shows you grew up with like ‘Whose line is it Anyway?’ and ‘Improvaganza’. Everything will be made up on the spot as we quip, guess, perform, and sing our way through an hour of hilarity. With a changing cast of performers every month, you truly will never see the same show twice! *Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam* Saturdays 2pm Free/Pay-what-you-want <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny. *Improv Night @Forest City Brewery* Sunday 05/15 7pm $10 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> Join us for a night of live improv comedy! Sunday's show features our Improv Levels 1 & 2 class graduation shows and a set from some of Cleveland’s top improvisors in The Imposters Society. Each group will take your suggestion and perform a completely made up, never before seen show! *The Triple Threat Show* Monday 05/16 8pm FREE <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> This is YOUR CHANCE to try out stand up, sketch, characters, musical comedy - anything you want, in a friendly supportive environment! Check out a show and to submit to perform email triplethreatimposters at gmail.com <triplethreatimposters(a)gmail.com>

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AUDITIONS -Next Week- SPRING AWAKENING - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 13 May '22

13 May '22

Blank Canvas Theatre Auditions for SPRING AWAKENING Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Based on the play by Frank Wedekind Directed by Alison Garrigan Music Direction by Oliver Deak Intimacy Direction by Casey Venema Choreography by Andrea Belser McCormick Stage Managed by Whitney Miller If Interested: Email Patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com> (include "Spring Awakening" in the subject) to sign up for one of the below dates and include your ideal date and time for auditioning. Otherwise, we will just assign you the best available slot. We will do our best to accommodate you. *If you can not make auditions please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible submit a video audition for consideration. Also, if only submitting a video, let us know which show you are interested in. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. Audition Date: Monday May 16th and Tuesday May 17th Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm (Time slots will be assigned every 5 minutes) What to prepare: Please prepare two contrasting 32 bars or short musical theatre songs in the style of one of the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Performance Dates: June 24 - July 9. Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm. Sunday performances will be at 7pm. (Show will open on a Friday night and close on a Saturday night) Rehearsals: Begin May 23rd. Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly. *At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show. However, we may explore the option if needed. Location: Blank Canvas Theatre 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) Cleveland, OH 44102 (Click here<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/directions/> for directions or visit our website at www.blankcanvastheatre.com<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/>) The Story The winner of eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Spring Awakening explores the journey through adolescence with poignancy and passion. It examines morality and sexual politics while unapologetically plumbing the depths of the hormonal teenage psyche in a way that feels both fresh and all too familiar. This landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of sex, rock & roll, and 1890s Germany. Character Breakdown The age range for each character is flexible and ALL ethnicities and body types will be considered. The below character tracks may be changed or altered based on those that audition. *Because of the nature of the content of this show, we are seeking actors over the age of 18* MELCHIOR: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Baritone) A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist and radical student. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. Though logical and highly intelligent, he is a fiercely loyal friend and an open-hearted young man with the ability to feel and experience things wholly and intensely. MORITZ: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Tenor) Melchior's best friend and a troubled student. He desperately tries to please his father, but always seems to disappoint him. His haunting sexual dreams and academic failures eventually drive him to suicidal thoughts. Seeking an actor willing and able to explore the darkness of angst and depression and be able to physicalize extraordinarily strong feelings. WENDLA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old.Mezzo-Soprano) Innocent. With every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her and her changing body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Explores her newly-found sexuality with Melchior. ADULT MAN: (Male, 40-50 years old. Tenor) Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys' teacher; HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; HERR NEUMANN, Ilse's father; HERR RILOW, Hanschen's father; HERR STIEFEL, Moritz's father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior's father; and SCHMIDT. ADULT WOMAN: (Female, 40-50 years old. Alto) Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla's mother; FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; FRAU GABOR, Melchior's mother; and FRAU BESSELL, Martha's mother. ANNA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) A schoolgirl and Martha's best friend. Optimistic and a bit naïve, she has a difficult time understanding Martha's trials. ERNST: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Baritone) A schoolmate of Melchior's just starting to explore his homosexuality. Naïve, sweet and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with the egotistical Hanschen. Optional Doubling as REINHOLD. GEORG: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Tenor) A clumsy schoolmate of Melchior's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher - ability to play piano is a plus. Optional Doubling as DIETER. HANSCHEN: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Baritone) A comically narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior's. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. Optional Doubling as RUPERT. ILSE: (Female, should read 15-25 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) Martha's sister, who was also abused and has run away from home to live in an artists' colony. She reaches out to her old friend Moritz in the last moments of his life. MARTHA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz. OTTO: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Tenor) A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. Optional Doubling as ULBRECHT. THEA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com>. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Patron Services Associate
by Careers at CPT 12 May '22

12 May '22

Dear NEohioPAL Community: For interested job-seekers, find below information about associate position for which CPT is accepting resumes & cover letters. Deadline for application is Monday, May 30th. If you personally are not looking for work, please help us out by sharing this with colleagues, friends and acquaintances who might be interested. Or post these to your own social media networks to help spread the word beyond the theatre community. Thanks in advance for your support! You can either forward the information below or you can post this link to your social media networks. Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Patron Services Associate | Cleveland Public Theatre (cptonline.org)<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-is-hiring-…> PATRON SERVICES ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION CPT is hiring a Patron Services Associate. The Patron Services Associate is responsible for supporting CPT in managing and recording box office transactions, managing usher volunteers, and is a key player in all CPT's special events throughout the year. Duties range from basic administrative tasks to managing box office to "on-your-feet" tasks like stocking bars. Anticipated start date is Thursday, July 14th, 2022. For salary, a detailed job description and application process please, visit Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Patron Services Associate | Cleveland Public Theatre (cptonline.org)<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-is-hiring-…>

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Cleveland Prop Shop
by Monica Plunkett 12 May '22

12 May '22

Friends of Theater, Film and Special Events: The Cleveland Prop Shop has a variety of props and set pieces, crossing many time periods, available for you. Items not in the collection may possibly be obtained or built for your needs. Please go to www.clevelandpropshop.com <http://www.clevelandpropshop.com/> to browse or search the collection. Pieces are being added to the website weekly. Please inquire if you don't see it listed. Props are housed 10 minutes west of downtown Cleveland, or at the Youngstown, Ohio space. Clients are met by appointment only. -- *Monica Plunkett* *1-216-832-9656 * *plunkettmap(a)gmail.com <plunkettmap(a)gmail.com>*

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Come join in the magic with Ohio's largest premiere entertainment company!
by Branden Schossler 12 May '22

12 May '22

Click Here Tp View Full Casting Call Post <https://www.facebook.com/speparty/posts/655223839232243> We are excited to be accepting virtual applications for Character Performers of all ages, genders, and ethnicities at Schossler Enterprises. Our highly-trained and dedicated performers work all across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and throughout the country to present Meet & Greets, Shows, Parades and more. Please see below for more information. We can't wait to meet you! ✨ Please apply here: https://cutt.ly/SPECasting [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 05/12/22, 06:55:22 PM

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"Silent Sky" at the Broadview Heights Spotlights
by Tim Anderson 12 May '22

12 May '22

*Broadview Heights Spotlights Theaterpresents "Silent Sky"May 6-21, 2022* "Silent Sky", by Lauren Gunderson, is based on the captivating true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a woman “computer” at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. This semi-historical drama explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The production is directed by Ryan Bergeron and Roxanna Bell, costumed by Meghan Barylak, and co-produced by Tim Anderson and Sarah Price. The cast includes Katie Atkinson, Tara Corkery, Andrew Keller, Peggy Newton, and Theresa Pedone. The show runs through May 21st, at 7:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays, with a Sunday matinee on May 15th at 3:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students and may be purchased at *www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?BroadviewHeightsSpot/dbc0d930e7/649424355c/55db131…> * Broadview Heights Spotlights theater is located on the Broadview Center campus, 9543 Broadview Road (next to the Police Station).

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