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JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL Auditions @ PGT
by Breanna Antoniades 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler, Music by Zina Goldrich Based on the Junie B. Jones Book Series by Barbara Park Producing Artistic Director: Josh Erichsen Direction and Choreography by Bart Herman Musical Direction by Steve Parsons Production Manager: Breanna Antoniades Auditions: Sunday, December 3rd, 6-9pm Monday, December 4th, 6-9pm Dance Call: May be requested both December 3rd and 4th at 9pm following auditions. Callbacks: If needed, Wednesday, December 5th. Time TBD. Schedule: Rehearsals begin Tuesday, December 12th. Rehearsals will run Mondays - Fridays 6:00-10:00 PM Performance Dates are January 26, 2023- February 4, 2024, with the option of adding an extra weekend (February 9-11). Performances will be Fridays @ 7:30P, Saturdays @ 7:30P, and Sundays @ 2P. There will be 4 School Matinees for this performance, January 30th, 31st, February 6th, and 7th @ 10:30AM. School Excuse forms will be provided. NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES We are looking for 6 high-energy, strong acting and signing actors. Everyone in the show, with the exception of the role of Junie, will play 2-3 roles. They will also play cross gender characters. Please prepare an uptempo song as well as your favorite nursery rhyme. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online via the available sign up link. <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-46275682-junie> There is a detailed breakdown of roles available on that link. Some roles are a paid opportunity. For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. If you have any questions, please contact: Breanna Antoniades, Production Manager, breannalmorton(a)gmail.com. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one.

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TWO Great Holiday Concerts at The Fine Arts Association
by Ann Hedger 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

In addition to Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka opening this weekend, The Fine Arts Association is presenting TWO very special holiday concerts! The Brass Band of the Western Reserve - A Holiday Pops Concert Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 7:30 pm -- All tickets $25/ea This holiday tradition has entertained thousands of patrons here at FAA since they started delivering their Holiday Pops concert in 2015. There is no experience like a 35+ brass and percussion ensemble playing some of your favorite holiday melodies. Come and see what many people look forward to every year! The Cliff Habian Trio - A Holiday Concert: A Tribute to the Music of Vince Guaraldi Friday, December 15, 2023 – 7:30 pm -- All tickets $25/ea You won’t want to miss this very popular tradition! Join acclaimed pianist and storyteller, Cliff Habian as he brings his jazz trio back to celebrate the extensive songbook of the legendary Vince Guaraldi. Cliff will have you tapping your toes to familiar tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas, as he regales you with the enchanting look into the Grammy Award Winner’s life. For tickets for both concerts, go to our website at: https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/ Ann Hedger Programming Coordinator/Computer Supervisor 440-951-7500 ahedger(a)fineartsassociation.org<mailto:ahedger@fineartsassociation.org> __________________________ The Fine Arts Association All the Arts Under One Roof 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/>

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Festival of Carols
by M Karpinski 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

Lorain Community Music Theater will host a Festival of Carols on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Lorain Performing Arts Center at Lorain High School. Area high school choirs will be performing vocal selections to highlight the holiday season, ranging from classical to contemporary musical arrangements. Featured choirs include: Firelands High School, Lake Ridge Academy, Lorain High School, Oberlin Choristers, Oberlin High School and Wellington High School. Ample parking is available and the Performing Arts Center is handicap accessible. Admission is $5 per person, payable at the door. Lorain Community Music Theater is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide the Lorain County area with quality musical theater, and offer both performance and educational opportunities to local actors and musicians.

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Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka opens FRIDAY at The Fine Arts Association
by Ann Hedger 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

WILLY WONKA will be in the house on Friday! Tickets are going FAST! Get your tickets NOW! Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka -- Presented by The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby Music and Lyrics by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWELY Adapted for the stage by LESLIE BRICUSSE and TIMOTHY ALLEN MC DONALD Based on the Book CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by ROALD DAHL Directed by David Malinowski Music Directed by David A. Thomas Choreographed by Sarah Gordon Cast includes: Stephen Sandham as Willy Wonka, Charlie Halapy as Charlie Bucket, Glen Connley as Grandpa Joe, John Broestl as Augustus Gloop, Kylie Sykes as Mrs. Gloop, Keelie Hagan as Veruca Salt, Paul Hagan as Mr. Salt, Maddie Halapy as Violet Beauregarde, Tricia Jurrus as Mrs. Beauregarde, Messiah Haynes as Mike Tevee, Carmen-Mariah Rey as Ms. Tevee, Anneliese Moskal as Phineous Trout, Makenna Hagan as Candy Man and Dan Adair, Celia Lupton, Joyce Nelson, Nick Grimsic and Nicole Karpuszka as the Bucket Family. Candy Kids include Bella Bognar, Claire Huster, Emma Jones, Maddie Jurrus, Logan Marie Kessler, Evelyn Messmore, Ella Raddell, Marion Riley, Luke Vidra, and Xavier Squires. Oompa Loompas are Thomas Adair Allie Amicarelli, Lillian Fishbeck, August Goedecke, June Lupton, Jaymes Morgan, Anna Nowacki Elizabeth O'Bryan and Emily Raddell. Performances: November 24, December 1 & 8, 2023 November 25, 26, December 2, 3*, 9, 10, 16 & 17**, 2023 @ 2:00 pm * Sensory Friendly performance **Sign-interpreted performance Tickets: $27/adults - $25/seniors & students 11 & up - $15/child 10 & under TICKETS ON SALE NOW! For more information to purchase online tickets, go to https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/ Ann Hedger Programming Coordinator/Computer Supervisor 440-951-7500 x103 ahedger(a)fineartsassociation.org<mailto:ahedger@fineartsassociation.org> __________________________ The Fine Arts Association All the Arts Under One Roof 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/>

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A Christmas Carol at the Mimi Theater at Playhouse Square
by David 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

It is that time of year again for Northeast Ohio's favorite holiday tradition ... A Christmas Carol at the Mimi Theater at Playhouse Square. The show begins Friday, Novermber 24th, the day after Thanksgiving, and runs through December 23. Tickets are $35-$80 for adults and only $30 for patrons under 25. You work the entire year ... so treat yourself to an uplifting night on the town with the incredible Great Lakes Theater cast. Take a neighbor ... take a friend ... take your family ... and continue or make your own holiday tradition and support this important part of Cleveland. Tickets can be purchased at greatlakestheater.org. Submitted by David Bentkowski

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Parma Symphony Save the Date Dec. 3, 2023
by John Roberts 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

*Parma Symphony Orchestra* will perform a *Holiday Music Concert* on *Sunday, December 3* at 3:00 PM at *Valley Forge High School Auditorium* located at 9999 Independence Boulevard in Parma Heights. Program features: Special Guest Flutist: *Catherine Calvey* performing *La Flute de Pan* by Jules Mouquet. Also: *Symphony in C* by Georges Bizet, and holiday favorites: *Canadian Brass Christmas* arr. Calvin Custer, *A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols* arr. Claude T. Smith, and *Sleigh Ride* by Leroy Anderson. The orchestra, in its 54th season, consists of 75 members of all walks of life from all over the entire Greater Cleveland area. They meet weekly for rehearsals and present at least four concerts annually. For more information can be found on Facebook, web-site www.parmasymphony.org or calling Business Manager Joe Germana 440-882-2012. Tickets are available at the door beginning at 2:30 PM or from any member of the orchestra. Tickets paid with cash are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Family passes of $20 are available for families of up to 2 adults and their children. Advance Sale tickets are available online at Home | PARMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (square.site) <https://parma-symphony-orchestra.square.site/> Credit card purchases available include $2 per ticket handling fee. Parma Symphony Orchestra is a self-supporting community orchestra in cooperation with the Parma City Schools. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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WONDERLAND WIVES opens Dec. 1st at convergence-continuum
by Cory Molner 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

WONDERLAND WIVES OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM (CLEVELAND, OHIO – November2023). Convergence-continuum will close out its 2023 season with WonderlandWives by Buddy Thomas. Cinderella’s Prince Charmingis serving ten years in the pen, Belle’s house is overrun with little monsters,Alice has been hitting the caterpillar’s pipe a little too hard lately, andSnow White’s husband has shacked up with the three little pigs. Now she’skeeping up appearances as the fairest in the land with the help of a littlegirdle and a lot of hair dye, and trying to keep Belle from draining the royalbooze reserves and Cindy from inhaling the banquet table. When Briar Rose comeshome from rehab with the face of a beauty, and Charming returns from prisonwith the libido of a beast, the desperate housewives of the magical kingdom areforced to grapple with princely infidelity, poison apples, and Cindy’s appetitefor creamy poofs and brutal revenge. This fractured fairy tale brings an archedbrow and an eye for dark, sexy hilarity to the Ever After that keeps going longafter the Happily fades away. “Elicits plenty oflaughter via the comical zingers and humorous adult situations that [Thomas]puts these beloved figures in.” - Talkin’ Broadway - Pheonix, AZ “Playwright Thomasbends and turns with merry zaniness the familiar story as he transformsnormally upstanding characters to create chaotic silliness.” - Curtain UpPheonix, " WonderlandWives is a show with tons of memorable moments and seriously funnyperformances. Once you open this story up you don't want to leave. You want tostick around and see what's gonna happen next." -Broadway World Wonderland Wives opens Friday, December 11 and runs Thu-Satat 8 p.m, through December 23 at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Ticketsare $23 general admission, $18 for seniors and $18 for students. Tickets andinformation are available at www.convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. Cory MolnerExecutive Artistic Director, convergence-continuum Theater(He/Him/His)

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CPT and Teatro Publico de Cleveland Present New Play Reading Series "Debut de Piezas Teatrales" Nov. 30 through Dec. 3
by Kim Furganson 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público de Cleveland Present Debut de Piezas Teatrales: Festival de Lectura (Festival of New Plays) Nov. 30 through Dec. 3, 2023 Teatro Público de Cleveland<https://teatropublico.org/> kicks off 10 years with a new play reading festival Debut de Piezas Teatrales: Festival de Lectura (Festival of New Plays)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/debut-de-piezas-te…> featuring two new plays that will be performed in rotation from Nov. 30 through Dec. 3, 2023. This bilingual reading series features plays by local and national Latine artists including: Grandeza by Ernesto Luna Camargo, a founding member of Teatro Público de Cleveland; and Pilar and Paloma by Milta Ortiz of Borderlands Theatre in Arizona. Pilar and Paloma By Milta Ortiz Directed by Tania Benites Performed in English on 7pm on Thurs., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 2, 2023 After the newly built wall, Desert mourns her fallen Saguaros as Lupe rushes to get across the border. One mother's grieving ripens another's pregnancy and Zuri steps in to help Lupe's twins. In a hurry, Zuri breaks desert convention and years later they must face the consequences. Grandeza By Ernesto Luna Camargo Directed by Obed Medina Performed in Spanish, with English supertitles at 7pm on Fri., Dec. 1, and 3pm Sun., Dec. 3, 2023. A teenager decides to come out of the closet and realizes that the entire world lives inside a closet, clinging to cultural traditions that have been wrong all their lives. In this black comedy the fight for acceptance will become a journey with no return towards an awakening in consciousness and for that we will need more than courage, we will need to shed ourselves as people. Tickets are Choose What You Pay starting at $1 with no handling fees at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>. Ticket also includes a pre-show reception with each performance featuring light appetizers from some of Cleveland's favorite Latin restaurants!

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Learn Musical Improv with TBD: The Improvised Musical
by Imposters Theater 18 Nov '23

18 Nov '23

Cleveland's Imposters Theater is excited to partner with TBD: The Improvised Musical from Hashtag Comedy Columbus to offer an ongoing musical improv workshop! *Details:* This workshop will meet twice a month. Saturdays 01/20, 02/17, and 03/02 12-3pm the group is led by Sarah Storer or one of the other veteran musical improv performer/instructors from TBD. Saturdays 01/27, 02/24, and 03/09 1-3pm the group is led by one of Imposter's Theater's improv instructors in practicing what you learned in the previous workshop. Every month is 3 hours of instruction and 2 hours of practice. *Dates/Times:* 1st Month - 01/20 12-3pm, 01/27 1-3pm 2nd Month - 02/17 12-3pm, 02/24 1-3pm 3rd Month - 03/02 12-3pm, 03/09 1-3pm *Cost:* $75 for each month, or $175 if you sign up for the 1st Quarter All Three Months Discount Rate - a $50 discount *Capacity: *20 *Prerequisites: *Completion of Improv Level 1 or equivalent experience. Email info(a)imposterstheater.com with questions. Tickets and more info on imposterstheater.com <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/musical-improv-ongoing-workshop> *This workshop is for adults ages 18 and up (16-17 with parental approval, must email info(a)imposterstheater.com <info(a)imposterstheater.com> before signing up.) Looking for improv workshops for your middle <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/middle-school-winter-improv-work…>or high schooler <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/high-school-winter-improv-worksh…>? Check out our Winter Break workshops coming in January! *

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CASTING CALL (kids and adults) "The Little Monster"
by Little Monster 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Perch Productions presents: Cleveland State University School of Film & Media Arts, Senior Thesis short film. The Little Monster Family Friendly Logline: When a family is left to deal with their grandfather's passing, a mystical discovery brings two brothers together. CHARACTERS: Malakai: African American male. Age 9-13. Protagonist. The spunky little brother who isn’t afraid to let his imagination run wild. Maurice: African American male. Age 15-17 (open to adult actors). The big brother. He tries to be all grown up, but he can't always escape his inner child. Lisa: African American female. Age 40-55. The monster of the two boys, and the daughter of Grandpa. She keeps a strong head on her shoulders, but is dwindling as she deals with the loss of her father. DETAILS: Shooting: January 19-21 and January 26-27 (2024). Location: Cleveland/Akron area. Production will work around minor’s school schedule. RATE: Reel, Gas, Meals. If interested, please email a self tape to perchproductions32(a)gmail.com. In the email include your age and height. Please title the subject of the email “The Little Monster Audition”

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