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Check out Images of SPRING AWAKENING - OPENING FRIDAY - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 23 Jun '22

23 Jun '22

LIVE THEATRE is back at Blank Canvas Theatre Blank Canvas Theatre presents SPRING AWAKENING Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Based on the play by Frank Wedekind JUNE 24 - JULY 9 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 7pm Rated: R *This show contains adult content and brief nudity. Run time: 2hrs 15min 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. Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/spring-awakening-tickets/> To view a poster for the show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/spring-awakening/> To see a CAST & STAFF list for this production CLICK HERE <http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/spring-awakening-cast> To see IMAGES from the show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/2022-season-pictures/spring-awakening/> (more images will be uploaded soon) Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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The Legend of Georgia McBride at Beck Center
by Julie Gilliland 23 Jun '22

23 Jun '22

The Legend of Georgia McBride Dresses Up Studio Theater In Love And Acceptance, As Cornerstone Of First Annual Diversity Week Celebration Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org> produces The Legend of Georgia McBride<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/georgia>, written by Matthew López<https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/playwright-matthew-lpez-makes-history-f…>, the first Latine writer to win the Tony Award ® for Best Play. Matthew Lopez's work has been seen off-Broadway with The Whipping Man (Manhattan Theatre Club), and previous productions of The Legend of Georgia McBride (MCC Theatre), which received the Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Director Eric Schmiedl<https://newplayexchange.org/users/40132/eric-schmiedl>, local award-winning director, playwright, actor, and musician says, "I first met Matthew Lopez's The Legend of Georgia McBride at the Denver Center Theatre Company when it was workshopped. I attended the premiere and was really touched by the compelling characters from the young Elvis impersonator, Casey, to his wife, Jo, and of course the unforgettable Miss Tracy Mills. And, the drag performances included in the production were absolutely charming. Audiences in Denver went crazy. Leaping to their feet and cheering. I saw firsthand that the play can serve both as a celebration of identity and inclusion as it champions this wonderfully theatrical dramatic form of performance we call Drag. I immediately thought of Beck Center as the perfect producer for this play and approached Scott Spence. And we are so fortunate to have Cleveland drag celebrity, Veranda L'Ni<https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/people/articles/most-interesting-p…'ni>, on our team as Director of Drag. Named one of Cleveland's Most Interesting People by Cleveland Magazine, Veranda is sharing her passion, insight, and positivity with the entire cast and company of the production. Beck Center's The Legend of Georgia McBride cast includes actors Jason Eno* (Miss Tracy Mills), Matt Gittins* (Casey/Georgia), Bryce Evan Lewis (Jo), Zak Tahsin (Jason/Miss Anorexia Nervosa), and Brian Pedaci (Eddie). * Denotes Member of Actor's Equity Association. Set and lighting design is by Trad A. Burns, costume design is Suwatana Rockland, sound design by Angie Hayes, Stage Manager is Joy DeMarco, Assistant Stage Manager is Alexandra Snoddy and the fabulous Director of Drag--giving insight, advice, and charm, is Veranda L'Ni<https://www.facebook.com/TheRealVerandaLNi>. This limited engagement of The Legend of Georgia McBride<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/georgia> runs until June 26, 2022 in the intimate Studio Theater as part of the 2021-2022 Professional Theater Season<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater>. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $10 Smart Seats ® to $34 each, plus a $3 per ticket service fee. Group and student discounts are available at 216-521-2540 x10. Tickets are on sale now.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/georgia> A post-show talk back discussion, free to the public, with no RSVP needed, will take place directly after the Friday, June 10 performance, inside the Studio Theater. In a nod to Pride in the CLE<https://lgbtcleveland.org/pride/>, and Beck Center Diversity Week,<https://www.beckcenter.org/events> this performance, and the talk back, are sponsored by LGTB Community Center of Greater Cleveland,<https://lgbtcleveland.org/> in collaboration with Dr. Lady J<http://www.theonlyladyj.com/>, (of "Unticking the Past" podcast fame)<https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untucking-the-past/id1465171916> from the West 117 Foundation<https://w117fdn.org/programs/> in a discussion about the history of drag in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information on Beck Center's First Annual Diversity Week Celebration please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/events> for the robust offering of free and paid events and performances of programming great for all members of our community, highlighting the talents and skills of many while opening the door to ongoing and impactful discussions and the creation of art. For updated information on COVID protocols please visit beckcenter.org.<https://beckcenter.squarespace.com/new-page-1> Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue<https://maps.google.com/?q=17801+Detroit+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g> in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/> or call Beck Center Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. This production of The Legend of Georgia McBride is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists. 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

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TrueNorth Performs Patriotic Concert
by Joan Fortney 23 Jun '22

23 Jun '22

*TRUENORTH CULTURAL ARTS PERFORM PATRIOTIC CONCERT* *A FREE Concert on June 25 at 7 pm at Bay United Methodist Church* Bay Village, OH—TrueNorth Cultural Arts will present a Patriotic Concert on Saturday, June 25 at Bay United Methodist Church. The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Fortney, will present their annual Patriotic Concert on Saturday, June 25th, at 7:00 p.m. at Bay United Methodist Church, 29931 Lake Road. Bay Village, Ohio. The Concert will be inside in the sanctuary. The Concert is open to all, there will be a love offering to help offset costs. A special tribute will take place for our Armed Services asking all who have served to stand and be recognized. The concert will recognize the men, women and family of the armed services, our local police and firemen/women, and our scouts. The evening will serve as a time of reflection and hope, celebrating the past, praying for our future, as we celebrate our freedom. The 40+ musicians will perform patriotic favorites such as America the Beautiful, Battle Hymn of the Republic, When the Saints Go Marching In, Stars and Stripes Forever, and God Bless America. This annual Patriotic Concert brings together favorite American songs and hymns that reach into the soul, stirring the hearts of its listeners. The lyrics are the words that stay with us, the music that leaves us humming, the thoughts that lifts us, and the inspiration that we seek … truly celebrating the spirit of America in a truly remarkable way, as we prepare for Independence Day. Join us as we celebrate our independence and freedom. *About TrueNorth Cultural Arts* TrueNorth is a multidisciplinary arts organization committed to building and strengthening individuals and communities through the performing, visual and the literary arts. Our vision is two-fold: To educate, equip, and empower individuals so they can embrace and succeed in the creative arts; and to envision and encourage communities where creative arts and art appreciation flourish. To learn more visit www.tncarts.org. ### -- *Joan Wojcicki Fortney * Cellist, TrueNorth Chamber Orchestra <http://www.tncarts.org/music/chamber-orchestra/>

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Berko review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS @ Porthouse
by Roy Berko 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: **Porthouse’s LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is well directed by Terri Kent, creatively choreographed by Martin Cespedes, and musically on-key by Jennifer Korecki and her musicians. Audiences should enjoy themselves with the spirited production, but may return home and get rid of their house plants.* *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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1 WEEK LEFT TO AUDITION - Shining Star CLE
by Kate Martin 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

Shining Star CLE 2022 1 WEEK LEFT TO AUDITION - Looking for High School Solo Singers The Sixth Annual Menorah Park Shining Star CLE 2022<https://www.menorahpark.org/donate/shining-star-cle/overview> is an incredible opportunity for high school students to sing on stage at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square in a competition for over $18,000 in college scholarships. First Place Vocalist receives a $10,000 college scholarship! Upload your audition video on our secure website<https://shiningstarcle.submittable.com/submit> by 11:59 PM on June 30, 2022. There is no fee to enter. All genres of music are welcome. SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 7 PM - The Finals Performance & Competition To be eligible, high school students must have 2023-2026 graduation dates and reside in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit or Wayne counties! And there is a bonus to the high school music department of the first-place winner. Visit www.shiningstarcle.org<https://www.menorahpark.org/donate/shining-star-cle/overview> for details and photo/video highlights from 2021. Music and memory have a powerful connection and proceeds from the event will raise critical funds for the memory care programs and services offered on the Beachwood and Chagrin Falls campuses of Menorah Park. Best Regards, Connor O'Brien Jane Furth Artistic Director, Director, Shining Star CLE Annual Campaign & Outreach shiningstarcle.director(a)gmail.com<mailto:Shiningstarcle.director@gmail.com> jfurth(a)menorahpark.org<mailto:jfurth@menorahpark.org> Kate Martin, Special Events and Campaign Coordinator Menorah Park Phone 216-839-6623 (e) kmartin(a)menorahpark.org MenorahPark.org<http://www.menorahpark.org/> 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 [https://www.menorahpark.org/files/photosets/donate.jpg?1490724717]<http://www.menorahpark.org/donate> [https://www.menorahpark.org/files/photosets/emailphoto2.jpg] This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and proprietary information. It is for the intended recipient only. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this email, and then delete the email. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, distribute, copy, or print this email.

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Age 3-5 ballet/jazz instructor needed.
by Jonathan Webb 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

Dance studio looking for a age 3-5 ballet/jazz instructor. Pay $35 per hour Call 216-591-2300

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Porthouse Theatre seeks two children for special appearance in West Side Story
by Koneval, Joni 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

Porthouse Theatre seeks two children for special appearance in West Side Story. Looking for male and female identifying children who appear to be between 6-10 (They can be older if they look young). All races and ethnicities encouraged to audition. Please submit a ballad with accompaniment not to exceed 1 minute. (The children will be singing “Somewhere” and will also appear in the final scene of the show.) Submission can be sent to the Producing Artistic Director, Terri Kent, at tkent(a)kent.edu. Rehearsals begin July 12 and run through July 28 and are Tuesday through Sunday 10-6. Performances run July 28-August 14, Tuesday-Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Tech week is July 26-28 and rehearsals will switch to an afternoon/evening schedule. The children will be called to rehearsal ONLY WHEN NEEDED. A gas stipend is available. Joni L. Koneval She/Her/Hers Director of Communications and Marketing College of the Arts<http://www.kent.edu/artscollege> direct: 330-672-0116 Connect with #KentStateArts on Social Media<https://www.kent.edu/artscollege/college-arts-social-media>

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Adult Ballet Class Submission
by Elizabeth Benda 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

Hi! I would like to submit information on adult ballet classes (two different levels) being held at Sound Motion Dance Academy in Fairview Park beginning July 2nd. Thank you! Elizabeth Benda NEW adult BALLET classes held at Sound Motion Dance Academy will begin July 2nd. Intermediate Adult Ballet held on Saturdays from 10:00-11:30 will focus on cementing the use of correct posture, proper feet placement, port de bra, and spatial awareness and more! Professional Adult Ballet held on Saturdays from 11:30-1:00 provides professional level dancers 18+ another opportunity to train and grow as a ballet artist. All classes are offered at a drop-in rate of $10 or class punch cards are also available: 5 class punch card $45 and a 10 class punch card $85. Contact Sound Motion Dance Academy instructor and local Ballet professional Elizabeth Benda with any questions! 440-570-9332 or ebenda.1917(a)gmail.com

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Lakeland Theatre: Auditions for Follies by Sondheim and Goldman
by Martin Friedman 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

*AUDITIONS FOR* *Lakeland Theatre and Lakeland Community College present* *“Follies”* *Music and Lyrics by **Stephen Sondheim ** Book by **James Goldman* *Directed by **Martin Friedman* *Musical Director **Jordan Cooper* *Production Dates:* *February 3 - 19, 2023* * “Follies,” is still recognized as the high-water mark of the serious "concept" musical 52 years later (opening on April 4, 1971) and is rarely performed. With lyrics and music by the late Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman, "Follies" imagines the reunion of ex-Follies performers amid a crumbling theatre, soon to be razed for a parking lot. * *Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with not only their future but their past selves. The former stars of the Follies relieve memories and stumble through old numbers and somewhat magically experience their old hits from Broadway's past in the Sondheim songs. * * Callbacks will be held, in person by invitation only, on Saturday, August 6 between 1:00 AND 4:00 PM at Lakeland Community College. * *Great roles for women and men of all ethnicities and ages. All roles are paid.* * One 32 bar cut of a Sondheim song. Piano accompaniment preferred. Acapella accepted. * *Please send to Jordan Cooper, Music Director at * *jcooper27@icloud. <http://icloud.co>com <http://icloud.co>* *OR* *MartinFriedman98(a)gmail.com <MartinFriedman98(a)gmail.com>* Rehearsals begin *in December *and will be held in-person in Lakeland Community College's Performing Arts Center. Performances are 3 shows a week from Friday, February 3 - Sunday, February 19, 2023. All roles are paid. Please note that Lakeland Theatre is mandating Covid-19 vaccinations for all actors and staff working in person during the 2021-22 season. If accepting an offer, artist affirms that they are already fully vaccinated or that they will be fully vaccinated (currently defined as 2 weeks after the final dose) prior to beginning any work on this production.

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10th Annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival July 9th and July 10th
by Peter Anthony Fields 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

*the Columbus Black Theatre Festival * *July 9, 2022* *Columbus Performing Arts Center* *4:00 pm and 7:30 pm* *July 10, 2022* *Abbey Theatre of Dublin* *3:00 pm and 7:00 pm* https://mine4godproductions.com/cbtf-1 *The plays, writers, directors, and cast:* *CASTING CALL* by Julie Whitney-Scott Directed by Ben Hartwig Synopsis: It’s time to cast for a new theatre play and the director is determined to just sell tickets while the rest of the production team try to convince him that his way is outdated and not beneficial to the actors who audition. Paul: Eddy Williams Rachel: Mackenzie Beimer Daniel: Gerald Sinclair Tony: Nihkil Makhija Baxter: Baxter Whitehead Kandy: Marian Pina LeRoy: Jerry March *F R A G I L E*By Dana Leslie Goldstein Directed by Ben Hartwig SYNOPSIS: Rennie is on the verge of losing his beloved comic book shop. When Alana walks in, everything starts to change. Secret identities are revealed, but it’s going to take more than super-strength to forge a new origin story. Rennie: Zachery Franklin Alana: Vianey Rodriquez *SEE, INVISIBLE*by Peter Anthony Fields Director: Ariel Wiles SYNOPSIS: Aubrey, a middle-age grocery store clerk and Martin, a streetwise eighteen-year-old, clash in a conversation over opposing opinions and ideologies, which leads up to a disturbing revelation Aubrey: SuVon Touch Martin: Zachery Franklin Homeless Woman: Julie Whitney-Scott *THE WONDER OF YOU*By Bara Swain Directed by Ariel Wiles SYNOPSIS: When a young girl and a stranger meet at the corner of Magnolia and Vine in Chamblee, Georgia, is it magic or fate? Girl: Kadence Wiles Man: Baxter Whitehead *Where Winter Rests on a Wounded Heart*by Evonne Fields-Gould Director: Julie Whitney-Scott SYNOPSIS: A senior woman who is challenged with dyslexia shares her story of how her impairment has affected her self-esteem, her relationship with family, and how it has led her to this most critical moment in her life. Clair: Vianey Rodriquez Frankie: Eddy Williams Charles: Jerry March Jeannette: Marian Pina Declan: Theo White Young Clair: Alayna Wiles *An Open Letter to My Brown Skin*by Angelle Whavers Directed by Joseph Bishara She: Julie Whitney-Scott CONTACT US For inquiries about our upcoming events, or for an interview on Let's Talk Theatre please send us a message. We will get back to you within 48 hours. Mine 4 God Productions Columbus, Ohio, United States General information about auditions, upcoming productions or other questions: mine4godproductionsllc(a)aol.com Information regarding the Columbus Black Theatre Festival mine4godproductionsllc(a)aol.com Let's Talk Theatre juliesjive(a)yahoo.com Sincerely, *Peter Anthony Fields* *Playwright & Novelist* *(Fields is my family & pen name; Gould is my legal surname)* *Official Website <https://peteroctb.wixsite.com/peteranthonyfields>* *Twitter Profile <https://twitter.com/PeterFields2>* *Amazon.com Author's page <http://amazon.com/author/peteranthonyfields>*

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