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OPENING THIS WEEKEND: The Spitfire Grill at The Access Theatre Project
by Cameron Zona 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

The Spitfire Grill Music and Book by James Valcq Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff Directed by Cameron Zona With a cast including: Jackie DiFrangia, Allison Lehr, Mim Goloboff, Ben Chiappone, Thomas Greene, and Neda Spears *TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT: https://atpneo.org/project/the-spitfire-grill-2/ <https://atpneo.org/project/the-spitfire-grill-2/>* July 8 - July 24, 2022 (In-Person) July 15 - July 31, 2022 (Online) A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. The Grill is for sale, but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy convinces Hannah to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the Grill wins. Soon, mail arrives by the wheelbarrow and things really start cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.

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SCA Presents Flat Stanley Jr tomorrow and Friday!
by Cindy Telasa 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

Help us fill the SCA Theater! SCA’s Summer 2022 Musical Theater Workshop performance of Flat Stanley Jr. opens next week! Our students have worked extremely hard and we want to pack the house! To purchase tickets guests will have to go to our website at http://www.solonarts.org and click the third navy blue button in the middle of the page that says “Buy Tickets” This will prompt you to our ticketing website arts-people. All tickets will be assigned seating and you can pick your seats. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is recommended incase shows have the potential to sell out. There is no limit on how many tickets families can buy as SCA is open to full capacity in the theater space. SCA Flat Stanley Jr tickets are $8 each and show dates are Thursday July 7th at 4pm & at 7pm as well as Friday July 8th at 4pm. Show is about 60-70 minutes long.

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WEDDING SERVICE MUSIC, ANY VENUE.
by JT Smith 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

July 5, 2022 Hello brides and everyone, I am a pianist/organist/vocalist and I am available to play for your wedding at any venue.I have played liturgical services in Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and Brethren churches.I have also played for a wedding service in a hotel. I have a keyboard if you are having an out door ceremony. You can choose your wedding processionals and recessional and I also have a list of traditional wedding music.if you would like additional musicians, (a violinist or a flutist) please let me know. I am a member of the Cleveland Federation of Musicians and you can find my picture on musictalentofcleveland.orgat the bottom of the page. Please send me an e-mail to mzp.3(a)yahoo.com. Thank you. Geri Smith

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Need rehearsal/performance space for next season?
by Amanda Powell 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Hello Artists and Arts Organizations! Need rehearsal/ performance space for next season? The Cultural Arts Center <https://www.discipleschristian.org/about> at Disciples Church (DCC) has converted our 30,000 sq ft building into flexible space specifically for artists and arts organizations. We offer affordable rental space for rehearsals, performances and studio space in many areas of the building. Spaces include our 500 person-capacity main stage performance space, a more intimate stage room (capacity 75) and beautiful chapel (capacity 75). We have classrooms galore, a piano lab on site and a marley dance floor in our spacious fellowship hall! We also offer FREE space for youth arts programming (read more here!) <https://www.discipleschristian.org/youth-arts> If you'd like to take a tour or get to know more about our community Cultural Arts initiative, email Amanda at amanda(a)discipleschristian.org. Happy Summer! Amanda Powell 413.949.3366 Soprano, www.amandapowell.info Adjunct Professor of Voice, School of Music, Cleveland State University <http://www.csuohio.edu/class/music/amandapowell> Director of Music and Worship, Disciples Christian Church <http://www.discipleschristian.org>

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Hip Hop Master Class with Kris Terry at Creative Movement Center
by Hayley 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

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HEY SIRI by Mary E. Weems | July 21-23 @ BorderLight Fest
by Playwrights Local 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

BorderLight Festival presents A production by Playwrights Local HEY SIRI A new play by Mary E. Weems, Ph.D. Directed by Michael Oatman July 21 - 23, 2022 BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival Cleveland, Ohio www.playwrightslocal.org/hey-siri PERFORMANCES Thursday, July 21 @ 7:45 pm Friday, July 22 @ 7:45 pm Saturday, July 23 @ 7:00 pm VENUE Old Stone Church, Chapel 91 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/91+Public+Square,+Cleveland,+OH+44113/@41…> LINKS Showpage: http://www.playwrightslocal.org/hey-siri/ Festpage: www.borderlightcle.org/hey-siri Tickets: https://borderlightcle.vbotickets.com/event/Hey_Siri/74517 BorderLight Festival: www.borderlightcle.org Playwrights Local: http://www.playwrightslocal.org SYNOPSIS What happens when three isolated people turn to Siri, the voice of their iPhones, for something more than data? Hey Siri tests the value of this pervasive technology when these users start asking real questions. TICKETS General Admission $15 info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8856 CAST Michelle Broome……Siri Chelsea Anderson……Lucky Lynna Metrisin……Elizabeth Darryl Tatum……Mack CREATIVE TEAM Karen Cirino……Costume Designer Maggie Hamilton……Sound Designer Lexa B Walker……Lighting Designer Paula Washington……Stage Manager Lisa L Wiley……Props Designer VISITOR’S GUIDE For information regarding the BorderLight Festival and its policies, please visit https://www.borderlightcle.org/2022-visitors-guide/#faq. BORDERLIGHT The BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival is a hybrid festival model, featuring a curated selection of international touring productions, collaborations between Cleveland organizations and international artists, and a fringe festival programmed through an open call for submissions, featuring all genres of theatrical performance self-produced by local and national artists. Founded in 2015 by Dale Heinen and Jeffrey Pence, BorderLight’s mission is to present visionary international theatre and build cross-cultural understanding # # #

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Adult Dance Basics - Jumps, Leaps, & Turns
by Anna Cerveny 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

All adult dancers, ages 16+, are welcome to join Cleveland Dance Project for a 6 week summer dance series: Back to the Basics of Jumps, Leaps, and Turns. Hailey Gelzheiser will be teaching this class on Thursdays at Dance Studio M in Solon, 7-8pm, starting this Thursday 7/7. Register by creating an account at wellnessliving.com/login/cdp. $80 for the full 6 week series, or $15 drop in class. *Hailey Gelzheiser is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer in the Youngstown and Cleveland areas. She received her B.A. in Dance Management from Youngstown State University, where she received an extensive education in technique, choreography, and pedagogy. She serves as the Artistic Director of the School of Dance at the Youngstown JCC, along with serving as a Community Teaching Artist for SMARTS, a Youngstown non-profit community art school. Hailey continues to find opportunities to learn, perform, and train, She is a member of the National Dance Education Organization and has obtained certifications through Dance Masters of America, Inc. She has been dancing with CDP since Season 8, and choreographed for the Season 9 Showcase.* Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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Celebrate dance in Cleveland!
by Anna Cerveny 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Cleveland Dance Project is the area's largest all adult dance organization and we are celebrating 5 years of dance at our gala on Friday July 22 at Woodside Event Center! All dance supporters over 21 are welcome to join. $100 tickets are on sale until Sunday July 10 and include buffet dinner (chicken, beef, or vegan options), 5 hours of open bar (beer, wine, liquor), amazing raffle prizes from local businesses, a wine pull, throwback video performances from the past 9 seasons, and the world premiere of a new work by CDP Company. We look forward to celebrating with you! www.tinyurl.com/cdpgala2022 Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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Audition Slots still available for Sonya, Vanya, Masha & Spike at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Christopher M Bizub 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Western Reserve Playhouse in Bath, Ohio is holding auditions for... Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike By Christopher Durang Director: Chris Bizub Show Dates: November 25-December 10, 2022 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2PM) When: July 10th & 16th, 2022 - 10am-1pm Where: Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Rd, Bath, OH 44286 Callbacks as Needed: July 17th - 10am-12pm Rehearsals will start- October 10th, 2022 Sun-Thurs 7pm-10pm Sign Up for a Time Slot in this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAA28A7F8C61-vanya<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> Those auditioning will be asked to prepare EITHER a one-minute monologue in the style of the show or do a cold reading from the script. Please email Director, Chris Bizub at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu> with any questions. Synopsis: The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, who supports them. They discuss their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the house. Some of the show's elements were derived from works of Anton Chekhov, including several character names and sibling relationships, the play's setting in a country house (in Bucks County, Pennsylvania) with a vestigial cherry orchard, the performance of an "avant-garde" play by one of the main characters (as in The Seagull), and the themes of old vs. new generations, real vs. assumed identities, the challenges of a woman growing older after successes in a career that seems to be ending, the hope and carelessness of youth, intrafamilial rivalries, and the possible loss of an ancestral home. * The character descriptions below should NOT be taken as literal guidelines for casting. They offer a very broad outline to give a rough idea of character types. * Before auditioning, actors are strongly encouraged to read the play. * Roles are open to all ethnicity and gender identities. * We ask that all who are auditioning at this time read our Safety and Covid policies. Actors are asked to show proof of vaccination status and must be fully vaccinated by the first day of rehearsal. * We will accept video auditions as well: * Unlisted YouTube links or Vimeo links are the preferred method of sharing your video content. Please be sure your share settings are correct before sending. Please avoid sending large video files to download. Please do not exceed 3 mins total in your video. Also include headshots and resumes and email links to 2022WRPAuditions(a)gmail.com<mailto:2022WRPAuditions@gmail.com> and cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu> All Videos must be submitted by July 16th, 2022 by 5pm *No equity contracts offered at this time.* Available Roles: VANYA - (male identifying, age range 50's to 60's) SONIA - (female identifying, age range 40's to 60's) MASHA - (female identifying, age range 40's to 60's) SPIKE - (male identifying, 20’s to early 30’s) CASSANDRA - ( Female identifying, 30’s to 40’s) NINA - ( female identifying, 20’s) This production is also auditioning 1-2 understudies, please at audition time state if you are interested in that. At this time it is only an understudy position and shows are not guaranteed. COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Requirements for The Western Reserve Playhouse: If you are working on a production with The Western Reserve Playhouse, you must have received your vaccine before the first rehearsal/day. Proof of vaccination card may be required. Everyone working with the 2022 WRP Mainstage Adult Productions (designers, contractors,employees, etc.) will also be vaccinated. If you have any questions about the Covid Safety Protocols please contact WRP’s Artistic Director, Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski at dawn(a)thewrp.org<mailto:dawn@thewrp.org>

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Chagrin Arts Announce the Return of Calisto Quartet July 15th at 7 pm.
by Margaret Reardon 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Chagrin Arts Announces the Return of Callisto Quartet Chagrin Falls, OH- On Friday July 15, 2022 at 7 pm, Callisto Quartet returns to Chagrin Arts for the fourth year for an evening of incomparable chamber music. Presented in partnership with The City of Solon, the concert will take place at Solon Center for the Arts, located at 6315 SOM Center Road, Solon OH 44139. Members of the Quartet are Cameron Daly, violin; Gregory Lewis, violin; Eva Kennedy, viola and Hannah Moses, cello. The Quartet will be playing the Haydn Quartet op.76 no 4, Debussy String Quartet in G Minor and Mendelssohn Quartet op, 13. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Seniors and Students and are available at www.chagrinarts.org or by calling 440-247-9700. The concert is presented with the generous support of Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. Since Its formation in 2016, the Quartet has garnered top prizes in every major international chamber music competition and has been hailed by audiences across North America and Europe. Grand prize winners of the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and Second Prize Winners of the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Callisto Quartet has also taken home prizes from the Bordeaux (2019), Melbourne (2018), and Wigmore Hall (2018) competitions. The quartet has formerly held residencies at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain, and from 2020-2022 was the Ernst Stiefel Quartet in Residence at Caramoor Center for Music and Arts. The Quartet has performed at many renowned chamber music festivals such as the La Jolla Music Society Summerfest, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, the Emilia Romagna Festival, and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival in 2018, at the invitation of Gerhard Schulz, they attended the Prussia Cove International Musicians Seminar. As a result of their prize from the 2018 Wigmore Hall Competition, the Quartet received an invitation to the Jeunesses Musicales International Chamber Music Campus in Weikersheim, Germany. The Quartet maintains an active touring and performing schedule including notable debuts on the Schneider Concert Series, the Ravinia Festival, and the Heidelberg String Quartet Festival. They were also featured in Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in July 2019 as Grand Prize winners of the 4th Manhattan International Music Competition Chamber Music Division. The quartet has been honored to collaborate with legendary artists, including cellist David Geringas at the Cleveland Cello Society’s 20th anniversary concert and clarinetist Franklin Cohen on the ChamberFest Cleveland Series. Over the 2018-2019 seasons at the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, they have collaborated with musicians such as Paul Watkins, Lawrence Power, Gilles Vonsattel, and John Novacek. In 2021, the quartet recorded Schubert’s Cello Quintet with Desmond Hoebig for the 2021 Banff International String Quartet Festival. The Callisto Quartet is committed to continually broadening their musical horizons by drawing inspiration from a plethora of mentors and musical approaches. They are also dedicated educators and believe in the importance of mentoring students and connecting with audiences in a meaningful way. The quartet most recently developed a unique chamber music curriculum entitled “Chamber Music Deconstructed: a Comprehensive Curriculum developed by the Callisto Quartet,” which they implemented during their 2021-22 teaching residency at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC, and are currently bringing to other schools across the United States. ### Chagrin Arts is located at 88 North Main Street in Chagrin Falls Ohio. Its mission is to present inspiring arts programming and stimulating conversations. Research shows that the arts have a deep, positive, and healing impact contributing to the overall enhanced quality of life for individuals and their communities. Chagrin Arts’ “Arts With A Purpose” aims to bring arts programming to enrich lives and create conversations about social issues promoting the betterment of humanity as part of Chagrin Arts’ core values. -- <http://www.chagrinarts.org> Margaret Reardon Community Engagement Coordinator Chagrin Arts 88 North Main Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=88+North+Main+Street> Chagrin Falls OH 44022 <https://maps.google.com/?q=Chagrin+Falls+OH+44022> 440-247-9700 216-272-4277

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