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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

HELLO CLEVELAND! Auditions are abundant in town for production and film! Time for an updated look for 2024! Check out my rates and links below for headshots and other photo services. Happy auditioning to all, Happy New Year, and be well in 2024! ~Daren Stahl Photography$140 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. Longer sessions are available. Headshot Portfoliohttps://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Headshot-Sessions/Studioheadshots/"This has been a most enjoyable experience"~ Evelyn“Thank you for putting him at ease!” ~ A concerned mother :)"You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness....we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone ~JulieProduction Portfoliohttps://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ To view Daren's pricing page, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/PricingContact Daren Stahl: dstahl1067(a)gmail.com OR you can contact me through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photographywww.darenstahl.smugmug.com

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Theater Classes & Camps for Kids with TCT
by Rebecca Burcher 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

Registration for Winter Classes NOW OPEN! Talespinner Children’s Theatre is Cleveland’s dedicated, theatrical home for all children and families, creating inclusive, accessible, and meaningful professional productions and educational opportunities that engage, empower, and inspire. Learn more about TCT here <https://talespinnercle.org/about/>. Have someone at home looking to make friends, explore their creativity, and have fun on and off stage? Check out our Winter Class Offerings <https://talespinnercle.org/classes/> at TCT! Mini & Me Mini ages: 1-2 years Saturdays 9:00-9:45 ACT Out! Ages: 3-5 Ages: 6-8 Saturdays 9:00-9:45 Saturdays 9:00-9:50 Young Improvisors Ages: 9-12 Saturdays 10:00-10:50 Young Musical Theater Performers Ages: 9-12 Saturdays 10:00-10:50 Young Stagecraft Collective Ages: 9-15 Saturdays 10:00-10:50 DnDnD (Dungeons and Dragons and Drama) Ages: 10-12 Ages: 13+ Saturdays 11:00-1:00 Saturdays 11:00-1:00 KidCo-Young Production Company (performing Young Sherlock) Ages: 10-14 Ages: 7-12 Saturdays 11:00-1:00 Wednesdays 5:00-7:00 Registration for Winter Break Theatre Camp NOW OPEN! Check out our Winter Break Camp Offering <https://talespinnercle.org/camps/> at TCT! **NOW OFFERING FULL DAY OPTIONS FOR ALL AGES** Session Dates Families will have the option to select between a 4 day or 5 day camp option. 4 Day: Tues Jan 2nd-Fri Jan 5th 5 Day: Tues Jan 2nd-Sat Jan 6th Ages Mini Campers (PreK-1st) Kid Campers (2nd-5th) Tuition 4 Full Day: $220/week per student 5 Full Day: $245/week per student Tuition includes: - Up to 40 hours of process-based arts instruction under professional Teaching Artists - One daily snack and lunch for your camper - All materials your camper will need throughout the camp sessions - A digital copy of the campers final performance from the last day of camp ACE & NEON Funds accepted! Interested in bringing a TCT Touring Production or Residency to your school/community group/ birthday party/girl scout troop or more? Have any questions about the camps listed above? Contact Rebecca Burcher, Director of Education at Rebecca(a)TaleSpinnerCle.org.

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Grades 6-12, Annie Jr. Auditions 82nd Street Theatre
by 82nd Street Theatre 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For Annie, Jr. SHOW DATES March 7-9, 2023 *Auditioning students in Grade 6 through Grade 12* Sunday, January 7, 4-7 PM OR Monday, January 8, 6-9 PM *(You only need to attend ONE of the audition dates, and stay for the whole time)* REHEARSALS: Wednesdays, 6-9, Saturdays 2-5, Sundays 4-7 Rehearsals begin Saturday, January 13th. Director Debbie Taylor Our auditions are held with all actors together. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we ask that students stay for the whole time. Please be prepared to sing up to 32 bars of a show tune or Disney song acapella and you will do some reading from the script. There may also be a short dance audition. (no preparation needed) Find more information here: Audition Website <https://alcc.cc/Auditions> Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Direct inquiries to 82(a)alcc.cc

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2 Actors for :Nicholas Nickleby" at Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by nancycates＠ohioshakespeare.com 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

Ohio Shakespeare Festival, performing at Greystone Hall in Akron, needs to replace two young-adult (18 through 20's) artists in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. (Dates below.) Artists of any gender identification are welcome, but the acting tracks are one male and one female, with the female track requiring minimal ballet skills (enough to fake a minute or two.) NN is a fully ensemble cast, with actors playing 4+ roles each. Actors must not be committed to any other show's rehearsals or performances from January 23 to February 29. $500 stipend. Please contact Producing Artistic Director Nancy Cates at [ nancycates(a)ohioshakespeare.com ]( mailto:nancycates@ohioshakespeare.com ) with interest. Dates: Rehearsals: January 23 to February 28, 2024, Mondays off, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 7-10:30pm, Saturdays 1-5pm, Sundays 6-9:30pm. Performances: February 29 to March 17, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm curtain, Sundays 2pm curtain.

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Ohio Star Theater Audition Post
by Tammie L. Mckenzie 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

✨ CALLING ALL TALENTED PERFORMERS! 🌟✨ 🎭✨ AUDITION OPPORTUNITY ✨🎭 Get ready for an extraordinary journey with the Ohio Star Theatre in Sugarcreek, Ohio in partnership with Sight & Sound Theatres as we present RUTH the musical! 🎉 ABOUT THE MUSICAL: Embark on an adventure with an ordinary woman whose unwavering faith in God sets in motion a series of events that will change the course of history. Join us in bringing this heartwarming story to life on the stage! LOCAL AUDITIONS: Ready to showcase your talent? Submit your Online Audition now at https://dhgroup.com/ruth-auditions/ 🌟 If selected, you'll have the opportunity for an in-person audition at the Ohio Star Theater. In-person audition will take place on January 27th & 28th 2024. ⏰ AUDITION DETAILS: · Submit an Online Audition · 2 minutes for a Monologue and Song 🗓️ IMPORTANT INFO: · Salaries are up to $400 a week · Rehearsals begin on April 1, 2024 · Ruth opens for 125 performances on May 15, 2024 · Closes on November 9, 2024 · 6 shows a week · Sundays and Mondays Off · Housing is provided if you travel over 60 miles · Meal stipends · Work out facilities · Comp tickets · Internet/cable 🚀 HOW TO APPLY: Visit our website at https://dhgroup.com/ruth-auditions/ to submit your Online Audition. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a production that will leave a lasting impact! 🌟✨ Share this post, tag your talented friends, and let's create magic together on the stage! 🌟✨ Tammie Mckenzie Artistic Director Ohio Star Theater tlmckenzie(a)ohiostartheater.com<mailto:tlmckenzie@ohiostartheater.com>

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Tech Director Needed
by David Owen Michaels 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

TECH DIRECTOR NEEDED- ST. EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL St. Edward High School is seeking an experienced Technical Director for the upcoming production of Grease: School Edition. The show will be performed at Lakewood Civic Auditorium between March 14th-16th. The stage crew calls will be held Saturdays from 9-3 and Mondays from 4-8 at St. Edward High School. Crew calls will begin on Saturday, January 6th. If interested please contact David Michaels at dmichaels(a)sehs.net for further information. -- David Michaels *Playwright/Pianist/Teacher* *(216) 889-7566*

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AUDITIONS for August Wilson's JITNEY at Beck Center
by Scott Spence 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Audition Info for…. “*JITNEY*” by August Wilson Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood is pleased to announce Open Call auditions for August Wilson's "*Jitney*" directed by Jimmie Woody. Auditions will be by appointment only, and will take place at Beck Center. Interested performers should schedule their appointments by calling the Beck Center Box Office during normal business hours at *216-521-2540*. Open Call auditions will occur *Tuesday, January 16th and Wednesday, January 17th* with slots beginning at 6PM each of those days. Callbacks will occur the weekend of January 17th/18th TBD. Director Jimmie Woodie requests one brief (90 seconds or less) contemporary monologue. If auditioner does not have a prepared piece readily available, a monologue or cutting from the play will be provided at the time of the audition. "*Jitney*" opens on April 5th and closes May 5th. Performances are Fri/Sat evenings and Sunday afternoons only. Rehearsals will begin circa late February. It is anticipated that 2 AEA contracts (Special Appearance) will be offered. All other non Equity performers 18 and over receive a stipend for their participation. *Show/Roles: * Regular taxi cabs will not travel to the Pittsburgh Hill District of the 1970s, and so the African-American residents turn to jitneys—unofficial, unlicensed taxi cabs—that operate in the community. This play portrays the lives of the jitney drivers at the station owned by Jim Becker. *Cast* · Jim Becker, the well-respected manager of the jitney station. In his 60s. · Doub, a driver, cautious and slow going, a Korean War veteranIn his 50’s · Fielding, a driver, an alcoholic, formerly a tailor who clothed Billy Eckstine <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Eckstine> and Count Basie <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Basie>. In his 50's/60's · Turnbo, a driver, notorious for being a gossip. In his late 30's/40's · Youngblood (Darnell Williams), a driver. Recently returned from Vietnam, working several jobs to provide for his family. In his late 20s. · Rena, Youngblood's girlfriend and the mother of his young son, Jesse. In her late 20’s · Shealy, a flamboyant bookie <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookie> who uses the jitney station as the basis of his operations. In his 30/40's · Philmore, a local hotel doorman and a frequent jitney passenger. In his 40's · Booster (Clarence Becker), Becker's son, who has just completed a 20-year prison sentence for murder. In his late 30s. {More} *Extended SYNOPSIS* *Jitney* is the eighth play in August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle. It takes place in The Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1977, in a gypsy cab station, during Pittsburgh’s period of so-called “urban renewal.” As the city tries to shut down businesses, including the cab station, to make way for new buildings, we meet five gypsy cab drivers struggling to survive. Wilson’s ensemble piece puts human faces to the process of gentrification seizing the United States, telling of the specific human struggles of Becker, Youngblood, Turnbo, Fielding and Doub as they cling to a nostalgic past, while reaching for an uncertain future. Becker, the owner of the cab station, descends into an emotional spiral when his son, Booster, comes out of jail, where he served time after murdering his ex-girlfriend who falsely accused him of raping her. Youngblood has saved up enough money to buy a house for himself, his girlfriend, and their two-year-old son, Jesse, but even this grand gesture fails to redeem him in the eyes of his girlfriend, Rena, who refuses to forgive him for his unfaithful past. Turnbo is an older man who is distressed with the manners of the young people today, especially those of fellow cab driver, Youngblood, and is obsessed with comparing their actions to those he remembers from his happier past. Recovering alcoholic Fielding, who used to be a tailor, is waging an ongoing battle against his alcoholism, even as his continued drunkenness threatens his job. Doub is a Korean War Veteran, and a longtime jitney driver, who equates his time at war where ‘they never paid him no mind’ to the experiences he and his black colleagues have with white men today. Over the course of the play, all five of these men and the characters that come in and out of their lives pose questions about how we can heal past wounds and leap into a less-than-certain future. *About The Director:* *Jimmie Woody (DIRECTOR)* Some of his most recent directorial credits include: ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee, ‘Clybourne Park’ by Bruce Norris and ‘Raisin in the Sun’ by Lorrainne Hansberry (Weathervane Playhouse), ‘The America Play’ by Suzan-Lori Parks (University of Akron), ‘The Split Show’, ‘How Blood Go’, and ’The Bomb’ by Lisa Langford (Convergence Continuum & Cleveland Public Theater), ‘Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams, ‘For Colored Girls…’ by Ntosake Shange, ‘Jitney’, ’Two Trains Running’ & ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ by August Wilson (Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C Metro)), ‘365 days/365 Plays’ by Suzan-Lori Parks (Cleveland Public Theater), ‘MLK Day’ by Jimmie Woody, ‘The Colored Museum’, by George C. Wolfe & ‘When the Chickens Came Home to Roost’ by Laurence Holder (Karamu House), ‘Seedfolks’ by Paul Fleischman (Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, Cleveland Public Library and the Cleveland Botanical Garden), ‘Underground Griots’ by Natalie Parker & Keith Josef Adkins (Cleveland Public Theatre, The National Black Theater Festival and Here Café NYC), ’Wilberforce’ & ’Hollis Mugley’s Only Wish’ by Keith Josef Adkins and (Cleveland Public Theatre, The National Black Theater Festival & New York Hip Hop Festival), ‘The Baachae’ written by Wole Soyinka (Cleveland Public Theatre and Columbia University), ‘Song’ by Daniel Gray Kontar and ’InCogNegro’ by Lisa Langford (Cleveland Public Theatre). Jimmie received his M.F.A. in acting from Columbia University. He is a 2012 Creative Workforce Fellow and is currently a Resident Teaching Artist of Theater and Digital Media at Center for Art-Inspired Learning and he’s an acting professor at Cuyahoga Community College.

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ADDITIONAL AUDITIONS - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Happy Ending Lyric Players)
by Kelley Plats 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Happy Ending Lyric Players: Special Announcement! 🌟 ADDITIONAL AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 🌟 Calling all talented performers! We are thrilled to announce additional auditions for our upcoming production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," and we're actively seeking passionate individuals to bring the iconic role of JUDAS ISCARIOT to life, as well as enthusiastic ensemble members for the dynamic ROMAN SOLDIERS and a diverse group of MEN and WOMEN with solo lines. 🌟 JUDAS ISCARIOT: Seeking a charismatic and versatile performer to embody the complex character of Judas. Must possess strong vocal abilities and the emotional range to convey the turmoil of Judas' journey. Prepare a rock or contemporary musical theater song that showcases both vocal prowess and acting depth. 🌟 ROMAN SOLDIERS, MEN, AND WOMEN: We're casting a vibrant ensemble of Roman Soldiers, Men, and Women to create the bustling world of "Jesus Christ Superstar." These roles involve energetic choreography and the opportunity for solo lines, making each member an integral part of the production. All experience levels welcome! AUDITION DETAILS: 📅 DATE: December 29th & 30th ⌚ TIME: 2-4PM 📍 LOCATION: The Sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland (3630 Fairmount Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44118) PREPARATION: - JUDAS ISCARIOT: Prepare a 2-minute excerpt from a rock or contemporary musical theater song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. ENSEMBLE: Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song. Join us as we bring this timeless rock opera to life! Your talent could be the missing piece to make "Jesus Christ Superstar" an unforgettable experience. We look forward to seeing the incredible talent our community has to offer! Please reach out to Kelley Plats (Producer) at kpernicone(a)gmail.com with questions.

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AUDITIONS!!! "A Doll's House Part 2" at Beck Center
by Scott Spence 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Audition Info for….. *A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2* Beck Center and Guest Director Don Carrier will hold Open Call Auditions for Lucas Hnath's award winning "*A Doll's House, Part 2*" on *Monday, January 8th and Tuesday, **January 9th* by appointment only. Appointment slots will be available beginning at 5PM each day and can be scheduled by calling the Beck Box Office at *216-521-2540* during regular business hours. Auditioning actors are asked to prepare a brief (no more than 90 second) contemporary monologue. Auditioners may also choose to read a provided monologue or cutting from the show. "*A Doll's House Part 2*" opens May 31st and plays in Beck's intimate Studio Theatre until June 30th with performances on Friday/Saturday Nights and Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals will begin in very late April. It is anticipated that 2 AEA contracts (Special Appearance Tier 2) will be available for this production. In addition, all non Equity performers 18 and over are paid a stipend for theirparticipation. Callbacks for this production will occur sometime during the weekend of January 13/14 TBD. *Show/Role Info:* *Written as a sequel to Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Lucas Hnath's A Doll’s House Part II is an intermission-less relentless reunion of Nora with her daughter, husband and housekeeper. Comedic and passionate, the characters advocate for their point of view as they excavate the past and try to find a way to the future. * *SEEKING:* *NORA – Female, 40 – 45, any ethnicity. Nora returns to the life she left behind 15 years after she slammed that door. Strong, independent and determined to stay free and unencumbered. Like any one who is opinionated she will have her admirers and detractors. Not sentimental. * *TORVALD – Male, 45 - 50, any ethnicity. Has Torvald changed over the years since Nora’s departure? We see him as a mellow middle aged man who was bewildered with his wife’s departure those 15 years ago. He is genuinely astonished at her return and allows the bitterness he has held, to finally explode. * *ANNE MARIE – Female, 55 – 70, Caucasian. Anne Marie took on the role of “woman of the house” after the departure of Nora. She is wise, wry and pretty tired after years of work from being the nanny and later the surrogate mother. She holds a certain amount of resentment towards Nora as well. Frank and wry. * *EMMY - Female, 20 - 25, any ethnicity. Just a little girl when her mother left 15 years earlier, Emmy still possesses many of Nora’s traits: confidence, saying what she wants, a certainty. She is conflicted: she needs her mother’s help but also has anger around her mother leaving her as a young girl. That she prioritized her needs above her daughters. * *ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:* DONALD CARRIER is an actor, teacher and director who has worked extensively in theatre and film across North America. He spent nine seasons at the Stratford Festival, three seasons at the Old Globe under renowned director Adrian Noble and two seasons at the Shaw Festival. He has worked at the Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, the Huntington Theatre, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Intiman Theatre, the Great Lakes Theatre, the Wilma Theatre, Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, The National Arts Center, CanStage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre and TheatreWorks, among many others. For the Cleveland Play House, he has appeared in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, ALL THE WAY, LUNA GALE, THE CRUCIBLE, THE LITTLE FOXES, LINCOLNESQUE, NOISES OFF!, TEN CHIMNEYS, IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY AND YENTL. Film and TV credits include: TWICE IN A LIFETIME, THE PASSION OF AYN RAND, HOLLYWOOD OFF-RAMP, THE WIVES OF WINDSOR, DEAD BY MONDAY AND EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT. Directing credits include: MIDDLETOWN, THE LIAR, PASSAGE, FIFTH OF JULY, CLYBOURNE PARK, THE MISANTHROPE AND TOO TRUE TO BE GOOD, CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program; THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Notre Dame University; TWELFTH NIGHT, Colorado College; Assistant Director for CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Stratford Festival; THE CRUCIBLE, AS YOU LIKE IT, CYMBELINE, CWRU Theater Department; WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, REALLY, REALLY, SEMINAR, Beck Center; BECKY SHAW, Dobama Theatre; OTHELLO, Texas Shakespeare Festival; ELLIS ISLAND: AN AMERICAN DREAM, VIOLINS OF HOPE AND DISCOVERING ROMEO AND JULIET with the Cleveland Orchestra. Don is a 2016 Lunt Fontanne Fellow. Don is the Director of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program.

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Independence Community Theater announces Auditions for Drink Habits by Tom Smith
by Carolyn Todd 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Auditions will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd and Thursday, January 4 th at 7:30pm at 6652 Brecksville Rd, Independence, Ohio. Please bring a headshot and resume if available along with a list of conflicts. Rehearsals will run from Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00pm with Monday, January 8th being the first rehearsal. Tech Week will be from February 25th to 29th. All Tech Week rehearsals are mandatory. Performances are March 1,2,8,9,15 & 16 at 7:30pm and March 10th at 2:00pm. * Synopsis and Characters* Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Sister Philamena: 20s – 50s Sister Agusta: 20s – 50s George: 20s Mother Superior: 40s – 50s Paul: 24 Sally: 20s Sister Mary Catherine: 24 Father Chenille: 40s – 50s

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