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Elevate Your Acting Skills: Join Our New Monologue Class In November!
by Jessica Houde 28 Oct '23

28 Oct '23

Hi All, We are happy to be bringing a new monologue class to Cleveland! This is a weekly class and will be held on Sundays at 5pm ET at our Cleveland studio. Learn more below. Unlock the Power of Authentic Performance Are you ready to transform your acting skills and captivate your audience with genuine, heart-pounding monologues? Join our dynamic monologue class and embark on a journey to create performances that breathe life into the characters you portray. In this course, students have the opportunity to select monologues from their favorite plays or films and bring them to life in a way that feels utterly real. Our experienced instructor, Stephen Bundy, will provide valuable insights and guidance, teaching you how to delve deeper into the characters and their intentions, moving beyond the words on the page. Here’s what you can expect: • Deliver your chosen monologues and receive constructive critique and direction. • Learn the art of being directed through monologues and then applying that direction. • Initiate a creative thought process that will elevate your performances to new heights. • Gain the skills to analyze and unveil the character’s essence and motivations. This class is open to actors, directors, and anyone passionate about theater or film. Drawing inspiration from acting legends like Sanford Meisner, Konstantin Stanislavski, and Uta Hagan, you’ll also master the techniques to: • Analyze your monologue in-depth. • Skillfully mark beats and discover subtext. • Learn the art of a proper slate. • Incorporate imagery to make your performance visually compelling. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your acting abilities and immerse yourself in the world of monologues. Join us every Sunday at 5 PM ET for four action-packed classes at the affordable cost of just $125. By taking this course, you’ll not only have honed your skills but also have recorded monologues that could open doors to your future in the performing arts. Register Here: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/script-choices-mont… Learn more about Stephen Bundy here: Stephen Bundy is a dedicated and accomplished actor and educator with a burning passion for the art of acting. He is not only an esteemed instructor at the Houde School of Acting but also a true performer with an impressive track record. Stephen earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting, an accomplishment that reflects his unwavering commitment to honing his craft. His deep understanding of the art of acting is evident in his teaching, where he instills the same passion and expertise in his students. Stephen has performed at several venues, including touring theatre companies. He recently completed a contract performing as a company actor with the Strasburg Railroad. Stephen currently serves as an adjunct theatre professor and is certified with the SAFD as an actor combatant in eight weapons. He is also AEA eligible. Stephen Bundy is more than an actor and educator; he’s a driving force in the world of theater, igniting the passion for acting in everyone he encounters. His dedication to the craft, combined with his teaching prowess, makes him an invaluable asset to the world of performing arts. Register Here: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/script-choices-mont… If you have any questions please email and I'm happy to help. Thank You,Jessica Houde-Morris

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Cleveland Kidz Casting Accepting Submissions
by Young Filmmakers Academy 28 Oct '23

28 Oct '23

*Calling all kid actors and models! * Cleveland Kidz Casting is Northeast Ohio's premiere casting agency specifically focused on kids and teens. So you have a child that wants to work in the film, TV and modeling industry? This can be an exciting but scary endeavor. In this day and age you can't be too careful about who you work with and who you expose your children to. With more than 20 years in the casting business the founders of Cleveland Kidz Casting have built their reputation on professionalism and discretion. We promise to always look out for your child's best interest, both professionally and emotionally. That's what sets us apart. We are the only agency of its kind specifically focused on actors and models under the age of 18. We are now accepting submissions for northeast Ohio talent. Must be under the age of 18. Must be submitted by a parent or guardian. Submit at https://www.clevelandkidzcasting.com

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Dover Players Presents a New Original Musical Comedy, Dog-Gone It
by Linda Little 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

You are invited to see Dover Players second production of 2023, Dover Players’ original new musical comedy, *"Dog-Gone-It"*, directed by Jeff C. Campbell with script and music by Keith Behrendt. Choreography by Josh Landis. Synopsis: Anthony can’t tell a lie, but when he is forced into a situation where he must lie, he initiates a curse that will follow him his whole life. Tanya went to school with Anthony, and now holds Anthony accountable for a lifetime of men controlling her life, all while Anthony’s life is disrupted by interactions with… dogs. Cast Role: Performed by: Anthony Scott MacLean Tanya Holly Prather Isaac/Jade's Dad Bill Graham Jade Lisa O'Halloran Alexis/Jade's Mom Mary Manos-Mitchem Mrs. Hopkins Ginger Hoovler Young Tanya Lyla Meyer Natalie Joelle Hoovler *Production Crew:* *Director Jeff C. Campbell* *Script/Music Keith Behrendt* *Choreographer Josh Landis* *Equipment/Lights, Programs Mark Little* *Sound Derek Becker * Publicity, Reservations and Box Office Linda Little Performance Dates: Nov. 3, 4, 5 and Nov. 10, 11, 12 (Only 6 performances for this musical) Performance Times: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m.; Sunday Matinees 3:00 p.m. *Location for this musical only: North Olmsted Community Cabin, 28114 Lorain Rd. (adjacent to the Senior Center), North Olmsted, OH * Cost: Admission is $5.00 per person; Call or e-mail Linda Little at 440-305-0820 or doverplayers(a)gmail.com <or%20doverplayers(a)gmail.com> for reservations. *Linda Little* *Admin. for Dover Players*

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Paid: adult female role (age 35-55)
by Heather Utsler-Smith 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

Immediate need: Talespinner is seeking an actor to fill the role of Mom/others in our upcoming production of “A Light in the Night”. Compensation is $400, rehearsals are flexible, performances are Dec 2, 3, 9, and 10. Please reach out to admin(a)talespinnercle.org for casting information.

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PRESS RELEASE: CVLT brings record-breaking hit "Elf, The Musical" back for encore
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 10/26/2023 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org Website: www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> CVLT brings record-breaking hit "Elf, The Musical" back for encore When Chagrin Valley Little Theatre brought the musical "Elf" to the stage in 2022, it broke box office records by selling out every performance before opening night, as well as selling out an additional performance that was added mid-run. When the show closed, there remained names on the ticket waiting list. Responding to this demand for more, CVLT has reconvened most of the stars from the 2022 cast plus many new additions for a new 'encore' production for its 94th Season. This reprise run has already sold 50% of its available tickets. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's "Elf" runs weekends from November 17 through December 17, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays. Evening performances begin at 7:30 PM on Fridays Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8 & 15 as well as Saturdays Nov. 25, & Dec. 9. Matinees will be at 2 PM on Saturdays Nov. 18 and Dec. 2 & 16, and Sundays Nov. 26 & Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Tickets are $21 with a $4 discount for students, seniors, and military. Adapted from one of the most beloved modern Christmas movies, "Elf the Musical" transforms the story (originally a vehicle for actor Will Farrell) into a theatrical holiday treat for the whole family. "Elf" features songs by the Tony Award nominated Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (/Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer/) and a script by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (/Annie, The Producers, Hairspray/) and Bob Martin (/The Drowsy Chaperone/). The New York Times called it “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment!” and Variety said “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!” "Elf" is the tale of Buddy (John Kolar), who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s toy sack as a child and is raised by elves at the North Pole. Buddy’s comparatively enormous size and lack of natural toy making skill forces him to face the realization that he is a human. With the blessing of Santa (Nick Alder), Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (Tony Piotrkowski), a cynical workaholic with a wife Emily Hobbs (Emily Stack) and son Michael (Vivien Morrison). He soon makes friends with his step-family, as well as Walter's secretary Deb (Amy Mango), and even finds love with a Macy's holiday employee, Jovie (Alex Petsche). However, Buddy also discovers that most New Yorkers no longer believe in Santa, which threatens Christmas, as Santa's sleigh can only fly if people still believe. Through relentless cheeriness and a childlike adoration of Christmas, Buddy the elf attempts to save the day and mend his relationship with his estranged dad. Director Michael J. Rogan, with musical director Jonathan Gordon, choreographer Sarah Gordon, costumer Jackie Kruyne, stage manager Andrew Karp, and technical director Tom West will bring the magic to life with an all-ages cast of 37 performers. The cast includes Madigan Albro, Delaney Albro, Juniper Axelrod, Jennifer Coakley, Joseph Coakley, Kevin Derrick, Christine Francisco, David Igneczi, Bryant Lyles, Lucy "Red" Mango, Jordon Matthew, Frankie Morrison, Sacha Morrison, Tobias Morrison, Charlie Morrison, Allie Morrison, Jonathan Orosz, Sawyer Orosz, Raleigh Orosz, Eric Oswald, Michela Palma, Sofia Palma, Adelaide Rohr, Elisabeth Davidson Roter, Molly Walsh, Brenda Willis, Christopher Wuehler, and Dorota Zarzycka. Tickets for /Elf /can be purchased online 24/7 at CVLT.org or by calling the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office at 440-247-8955, Tuesday - Friday afternoons from 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Early reservations and arrival are highly recommended. CVLT is located at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls Village. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. ###

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PAID ROLES AVAILABLE for Kringle's Inventionasium Experience
by Stage Manager 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

Kringle’s Inventionasium Experience is looking for additional cast members for this year’s production season. Rehearsals are already underway, but new members can be integrated on a rolling basis. Prior acting and improv experience is helpful, but not required. See below for rehearsal and performance schedules (please note, not all dates are required). If you are interested in joining the cast, please email your resume and headshot to our Stage Manager, Amanda Nyx: stagemanager(a)mrkringle.com ABOUT THE PRODUCTION Kringle’s Inventionasium is a fully immersive theater experience. Audiences are invited to Mr. Kringle’s top secret toy lab to help create toys and prepare for the holiday season. Mayhem ensues as guests assist Kringle’s kooky inventing team, and eventually everyone meets with Mr. Kringle for photos and a personal visit! Learn more: https://mrkringle.com/kringles-inventionasium/experience/ ROLES & COMPENSATION YOU could be one of Mr. Kringle's magic makers! These roles offer performers the unique opportunity to experience intensive ensemble and improvisational training to develop, inhabit and live out characters inside a 7,500 sq. ft. fantasy world. Become an unforgettable part of the holiday season for thousands of audience members! All performances take place at the Inventionasium inside Tower City Center in downtown Cleveland. COMPENSATION: All performers receive hourly compensation for previews & performances. PAY is $16-18/hr. ROLES open to AGES 17+. Positions are Non-Equity. Flexible scheduling, full and part time opportunities available. PLEASE NOTE: For the health and safety of all involved, we are only hiring cast and crew fully vaccinated against COVID 19. Please bring your vaccination card with you to the audition. As always, your information will be kept confidential. https://mrkringle.com/kringles-inventionasium/jobs/ REHEARSALS & PREVIEWS Rehearsals: October 8th - November 8th, Sunday-Wednesday 6-9:30pm Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, November 12th and Monday, November 13th 6-10pm Preview Dates: Tuesday, November 14th and Thursday, November 16th 5-8:30pm HOURS OF OPERATION November 18 - December 24th Fridays 3pm-8pm Saturdays 9am-8pm Sundays 9am-7pm Thursdays in December 3pm-8pm Wednesday, December 20th 3pm-8pm Thursday, December 21st 9am-8pm Friday, December 22nd 9am-8pm Saturday, December 23rd 9am-8pm Sunday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) 9am-3pm This casting notice was posted by The Mr. Kringle Company

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Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents "Bria con Brio!, " featuring Bria Skonberg
by Theresa Lesh 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

*The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents "Bria con Brio!"* *featuring Bria Skonberg* To open our 39th season, we are joined by Canadian vocalist and trumpeter Bria Skonberg, who the Wall Street Journal has said is “poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” Join us on Friday, November 3rd, or Saturday, November 4th, for an evening of music with trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Bria Skonberg. Friday, November 3rd, 2023 BLU Jazz+, 47 E Market Street, Akron https://bit.ly/CJOBriaSblu Saturday, November 4th, 2023 Maltz Performing Arts Center https://bit.ly/CJOBriaSMaltz Or head to www.clevelandjazz.org -- Theresa Lesh Managing Director, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra clevelandjazz.org

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Subject: Audition (Video): Table Reading of New Play by Carson Grace Becker - NEOMFA
by Northeast Ohio Master in Fine Arts Program 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

*AUDITION NOTICE* Seeking five actors for a table reading of a new full-length play, PANGAEA, by Chicago playwright Carson Grace Becker, to be directed by Christine McBurney. Audition via video submission (details below). Actors will receive an honorarium of $50 for one rehearsal and one reading/performance. *Reading:* Friday, November 10 at 7:00 pm convergence-continuum, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 *Rehearsal: * Thursday, November 9 (time tbd but likely 6:00 pm) Location for rehearsal: TBD Presented by the NEOMFA writing program as part of its Visiting Writers series. NEOMFA (Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing) is a unique, consortial graduate program that offers a terminal degree in Creative Writing. (https://neomfa.org/) *Open Roles* Ella 1 -- Female, 40s, settled, uneducated, forward, humorous, awaiting her own execution. Ella 2 -- Female, 13, curious, willful, careful, caged and considering her options. Ella 3 -- Female, 20s, intent, alone, ferrel, playing with a new adult freedom. Wick -- Male, anywhere between late 30s and 50s, Ella’s father, poor, wounded, cruel and broken, for reasons he refuses to contemplate. This actor will also play the Prison Guard and The Stag, either as an embodied character or as puppeteer. Narrator -- (Stage Directions) *Audition Process (Video Submission)* 1. Email bluestockingproductionsllc(a)gmail.com with your name, location, union status, and role you are interested in. 2. Confirm that you have no conflicts the evenings of November 9 and 10. 3. Share a quick (1 minute or less) story about something you did or did not do during the height of the pandemic. No longer than 60 seconds, please. 4. Include a link (attachments will not be downloaded or viewed) to your video. 5. Submit your material by October 30 at noon. No extensions, please. *Playwright & Director* *Carson Grace Becker *is an award winning, nationally produced playwright, screenwriter, dramaturg and arts educator. She earned her MFA in Playwriting from The University of Iowa, and her BA in English Literature and Women’s Studies from UCLA. She has taught Playwriting/Screenwriting at Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, The Graham School, The Imagine Butte Resource Center, and Chicago Dramatists. She has been a guest artist at NYU, Ohio University, The Univ. of Nebraska, The Univ. of Illinois, and Oklahoma State University. She served as Literary Manager & Dramaturg at Honolulu Theatre for Youth, and is the founder of The Root & The Bloom Collective, a Humanities non-profit, housed at The Historic Clark Chateau in Butte, MT. She is the Artistic Director of Chicago Dramatists. *Christine McBurney* is an award-winning multi-hyphenate: a director, actor, and educator, who splits her time between Cleveland and New York. Christine was a co-founding, producing co-artistic director of Cleveland's critically-acclaimed classical theatre company, Mamaí Theatre (2010-2017). In 2017, The Cleveland Critics' Circle honored both Mamaí and her production of A Doll’s House at Playhouse Square with two Superior Achievement Awards. She has directed plays and opera for Mamaí, Playwrights Local, universities & more. A previous chair of Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department, Christine now coaches acting at Bluestocking Productions and Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School. Other teaching positions include acting at the School of Film and Media Arts at Cleveland State University and theatre at Baldwin Wallace University’s Department of Theatre & Dance. Film: Wise Guys (Barry Levinson), Yaniv. TV: Fleishman is in Trouble; FBI Most Wanted. Theatre: The Cleveland Play House, Mamaí Theatre Company, Ohio City Theatre Project, Cleveland Public Theatre, Cleveland Shakespeare Festival & more. Opera: The Metropolitan Opera. Member: SDC, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab (NYC), Directors Lab West (L.A.), Directors Lab North (Toronto), and Cleveland Play House Directors Gym. She is represented by Dream Maker Talent (NY) and Eris Talent Agency (NY/LA) and Docherty & Heyman (OH/PA). Currently, Christine is currently developing a solo show about discovering her Italian heritage. www.christinemcburney.com. *Thank you!*

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Event: Cleveland Public Theatre Seeks Artists at the Edge of Mainstream
by Auditions at CPT 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

If you feel like you are outside the mainstream in your discipline of performance or into multidisciplinary and wholly original approaches to performance-we want to hear from you. We are hosting a meeting on 11/13 at 6pm for us to all gather together. We will provide dinner. This will mainly be a time for artists to share what they are working on, what they are dreaming about and what resources they are seeking to make their work thrive. Are you an artist whose work defies categorization? Are you interested in working on pieces that defy the norm? Do you find yourself saying things like "well I am trained in dance but what I do is not exactly..." or are you combining visual and performing arts? Or film and live performance? Are you at the edge of the mainstream or totally beyond that edge and into any of the infinite genre-defying ways work can be created? For years Cleveland Public Theatre has been the hub for such work, from first producing "The Cleveland International Performance Art Festival" to "The Not Quite Theatre Festival" to our ongoing support of artists in various ways who are doing this work-like Candlelight Hypothesis, Central Concern by Pandora Robertson, She's Wearing White by Faye Hargate, Sojourn Theatre's "How to End Poverty..." Please rsvp to Anastasia Urozhaeva aurozhaeva(a)cptonline.org<mailto:aurozhaeva@cptonline.org>. and if you can't come but want to be included in future meetings please let us know as well.

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Auditions for Alter with Teatro Público de Cleveland
by Auditions at CPT 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

Cleveland Public Theatre/ Teatro Público de Cleveland announces Auditions for ALTER By Tania Benites Directed by Kari Barclay Looking to cast the following roles... * Narrator: (any race, female, any age); Narrator for the book "Hypnosis for Self-Confidence". * Maria: (Latinx, female, 20s-30s); A customer service representative who struggles with her sense of self. A quiet person in a loud world who feels pressure as only a daughter-of-immigrants could. Devours self-help books as a hobby. * Trisha: (any race, female, any age); Maria's co-worker and top seller at Kapow. The office "mean girl". She is aggressive and knows how to make friends with the right people. * Craig: (non-Latinx, male, 30s+); Customer service supervisor at Kapow whose main concern is driving sales numbers and meeting quotas. * Figure: (Latinx, female, 20s-30s); Maria's manifestation. She is the change that Maria thinks she needs. She is hungry for what she does not have and feels that she could do things better if given the opportunity. * Steve: (any race, male, 20s-30s); IT technician at Kapow. Grounded and kind, perhaps a little nerdy. A good friend. * Mom: (Latinx, female, 40s+); Maria's mom. An immigrant. No stranger to sacrifice and hard work. While she expects a lot from her daughter, she loves just as fiercely. We are open to seeing both AEA and non-AEA actors for these auditions. About The Play... Maria is a customer service representative, working and failing in a fast-paced, highly competitive, and often ridiculous environment. Feeling the pressures from co-workers and family to "never stop running" and to "be aggressive", Maria, a long-time self-help enthusiast discovers that the key to total transformation comes at a cost. Alter explores the difficulties of being a quiet person in a loud world, toxic self-help culture, and the myth that you must always be leveling up to be successful. About The Process... This rehearsal process will be conventional in nature and based in script analysis, character analysis, and emotional arc. Actors will be asked to make strong proposals, be generous, and meet deadlines given. Parts of this script are written in Spanish, and sections of rehearsals will be in Spanish at times. However, you do not need to be fluent to audition for this play. The rehearsal room will be run with attention being placed on trauma-informed practices. This production will adhere to the CLEan House Standards. Rehearsals will begin on or around January 2, 2024. Rehearsals are 5-6 times a week, with evening weekday rehearsals and some daytime weekend rehearsals. This is a paid opportunity. Important Dates... * 1/2/24 - First rehearsal * 2/3/24 - Tech Starts * 2/8/24 - First Preview * 2/10/24 - Opening Night * 2/24/24 - Closing Performance ALTER runs February 8 - February 24 Thu/Fri/Sat/Mon at 7:00pm, with 1 Sunday matinee in the James Levin Theatre. Auditions... Friday, November 3rd, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday, November 5th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one-hour slots. Actors should plan to stay at the audition for up to 75 minutes, though you may be released sooner. The director and playwright will be watching the auditions. For the Audition... * There's no need to prepare anything in advance. Actors will read excerpts from the script which will be sent to you when you email us for an audition slot. * Auditions will be held in groups in one-hour slots. * Please send a headshot and resume, if you have one. To schedule an audition appointment, please email auditions(a)cptonline.org<mailto:auditions@cptonline.org>. Please include Alter Auditions] in your subject line. Be sure to include your name, email address, phone number, preferred audition time slot, and role you are auditioning for in your email. Send a copy of your headshot and resume as an attachment to your email. No phone calls please. About the Playwright: Tania Benites is a Peruvian-born and Cleveland-raised theatre artist. She received her BA in Theatre from CSU in 2012 with a focus in performance. As an actress, Tania has worked at many theatres in Northeast Ohio including Cleveland Public Theatre, Teatro Público de Cleveland, Talespinner Children's Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, LatinUs, Clague Playhouse, and Rubber City Theatre. As a playwright, Tania's work has been featured in ¡Obras en Evolución! a festival of new play readings by Teatro Público de Cleveland in 2017 and 2018 where the beginnings of Alter were formed. She is also a proud member of the Young Playwrights Collective. When she is not creating theatre, Tania serves as the Adult Programming Assistant for the Cuyahoga County Public Library. About the Director: Kari Barclay (they/them or he/him) is a writer, director, and researcher who serves as Assistant Professor of Theater at Oberlin College. They have created productions regionally and in New York at venues including Ars Nova, the San Francisco Mime Troupe, MirrorBox Theater, and Cleveland Public Theatre. Their original play Can I Hold You? was one of the first full-length pieces about asexual identity performed in the U.S. and enjoyed a sold-out run in San Francisco and workshop in New York. Their play Stonewallin' was winner of the So.Queer Playwriting Festival and premiered in Richmond, VA in winter 2022. As a scholar and educator, Kari writes about consent-based and trauma-informed approaches to performance, known as intimacy choreography. Their book Directing Desire was published through Palgrave Macmillan in October 2023. kari-barclay.com<http://kari-barclay.com/>.

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