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Church Musician Position Available in Vermilion!
by Corey 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

Church Organist and Choir Accompanist Position Available! United Church of Christ Congregational in Vermilion, OH is seeking an organist and choir accompanist for their Sunday service, to begin on Sunday, June 4. Choir rehearsal and one service all take place on Sunday morning, so this is a one day a week commitment! Other services throughout the year include Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve. The instruments are a beautiful two manual pipe organ and Yamaha baby grand piano. UCC Congregational, Vermilion 990 State St. Vermilion, OH 44089 https://www.vermilioncongregational.org Salary and compensation are negotiable. Some prior experience as a church musician is strongly desired. Please contact Corey Knick at corey.knick(a)gmail.com if you are interested.

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The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents: "Blues, Gospel, & the Abstract Truth"
by Theresa Lesh 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

*Mark your calendars for Friday, March 3rd, and get ready to join us for "Blues, Gospel, and the Abstract Truth." * The CJO welcomes vocal duo Dre & Leah, conductor Jonathon Turner, and a powerhouse gospel choir with members from the Greater Cleveland Choral Chapter, Cleveland Heights High School, Lutheran East High School, and more, for a high energy gospel program that combines jazz, funk, blues, gospel, and hip-hop. *Friday, March 3rd, 7:30 p.m.* *Maltz Performing Arts Center* *For tickets: https://bit.ly/CJOGospel23 <https://bit.ly/CJOGospel23>* *Or call: 216-368-6062* -- Theresa Lesh Managing Director, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra clevelandjazz.org

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Last Call for Fringe!
by Dale Heinen 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

BorderLight Fringe Festival: this year’s Call for Artists<https://www.borderlightcle.org/apply/> closes soon! Put on a show, teach a masterclass, or activate an unusual space! The BorderLight Festival returns in 2023 with our first all-Fringe festival, but applications close February 28th. The festival will take place Aug. 3 - Aug. 5, drawing thousands to downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square neighborhood. BorderLight provides a venue, box office, marketing support, and free events for artists. 70% of box office revenue is returned to artists, who can also see other shows in the festival for free on standby. We welcome your proposals to produce plays, puppetry, circus, comedy, immersive experiences, performance art, spoken word, cabaret, burlesque, dance theatre, etc. Please also consider the Fringe if you are a choreographer, installation artist, site-specific visionary, movement practitioner, virtual reality creator, musician, or any creative who wants to explore performance and storytelling! Or, propose to offer a masterclass or present work in development. For information and to apply, visit: https://www.borderlightcle.org/apply/

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ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS NEEDED TO PORTRAY: MR. JINGELING - "KEEPER OF THE KEYS"
by Mr. Kringle & Company 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

*Mr. Kringle & Company* *SEEKING LONG-TERM TALENT FOR ANNUAL RECURRING HOLIDAY ROLE:* *Mr. Jingeling* *ABOUT THE CHARACTER* Mr. Jingeling is the "Keeper of the Keys" to Santa's Treasure House of Toys and many other fantastical places. This famous elf has been unlocking imaginations in Cleveland, Ohio for generations and bestows "Good Luck Keys" to all he meets. Mr. Jingeling first appeared on the Cleveland airwaves of WEWS TV in 1956 as a spokesman for the Halle Bros. department store. The original idea behind Mr. Jingeling was to promote the toys that Halle's was featuring at their store. Becoming hugely popular, the character of Mr. Jingeling soon took on a new role and was getting more air time to tell stories about his adventures as a key maker who ultimately was appointed by Santa to be one of his most trusted elves... the "Keeper of the Keys". Mr. Jingeling also made personal appearances "on Halle's seventh floor", as the song goes, to entertain and engage young and old alike. After Halle's closed its doors, Mr. Jingeling began appearing at rival Higbee's department store, Tower City Center and more recently at several venues across Northeast Ohio. Men to have personified Mr. Jingeling over the years: Tom Moviel Max Ellis Karl Mackey Earl Keyes Jonathan Wilhelm Greg Benedetto Don Beck YOU? *Click, **HERE <https://mrkringle.com/mrjingeling/>** for more about the Character* *Be the next person to embody the spirit of this cultural icon!* This role offers a performer the unique opportunity for annual recurring performances: Meet & Greets, Commercials, Photo Shoots, Special Events & Appearances. Become an unforgettable part of the holiday season for thousands of audience members. *Performances take place in Downtown Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.* *REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS**ROLE: *Open to MEN AGES 50+ *PAID COMPENSATION: *Varies (Hourly or Per event/gig or Combination) *QUALIFIED PERSONS MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:* * Outgoing personality * Jovial; Santa Claus-esque persona * Sense of humor/Loves to laugh * Excellence in storytelling * Ability to sustain heightened characterization and physicality * Ability to engage crowds with honest enthusiasm * Loves working with families and children * Willing to make a difference in a guest’s experience * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays * Must have reliable transportation * Must be bald or willing to shave head or style existing hair into signature appearance * Must be willing to commit to a multi-year contract * Must be willing to submit to a background check *IS THIS YOU?* *CONTACT:* Jimmy Langa to schedule a Zoom interview *EMAIL:* Jobs(a)MrKringle.com *PROVIDE:* Current Headshot or Photo + Resume or List of qualifications *Click, **HERE <https://mrkringle.com/>** to learn more about The Mr. Krigle Company* *This casting notice was posted by The Mr. Kringle Licensing Group*

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Ghost the Musical collab with BWMT
by Julie Gilliland 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

Beck Center for the Arts Announces Otherworldly Collaboration With Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program, Ghost the Musical Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce the twelfth collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program<https://www.bw.edu/academics/undergraduate/music-theatre/> with the production of Ghost the Musical.<https://www.theatricalrights.com/show/ghost-the-musical/> With direction by Victoria Bussert<https://www.bw.edu/academics/bios/bussert-victoria>, book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin<https://www.theatricalrights.com/author/bruce-joel-rubin/>, music and lyrics by Dave Stewart<https://www.theatricalrights.com/author/dave-stewart/>, music and lyrics by Glen Ballard<https://www.theatricalrights.com/author/glen-ballard/>, choreography by Lauren Tidmore<https://www.laurentidmore.com/>, and music direction by Matthew Webb<https://www.bw.edu/academics/bios/webb-matthew>, this all-star team brings out the best in this fan favorite love story. The cast includes the inspiringly talented Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre students as well as local actress, director, casting director Colleen Longshaw Jackson<https://www.bw.edu/academics/bios/longshaw-jackson-colleen> as Oda Mae Brown. Director Victoria Bussert says, "Having grown up with the film, I'm so excited to get to tell this classic love story onstage! Matt Webb (Music Director), Lauren Tidmore (Choreographer) and I can't wait to bring Beck Center an evening of romance, suspense and comedy -- thanks to the brilliant Colleen Longshaw as Oda Mae Brown (the role that nabbed the Academy Award for Whoopi Goldberg)." The perfect production for a month of Valentine's celebrations, this iconic love story runs February 10 to February 26, 2023 in the Senney Theater at Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood. Sam and Molly are lovers, and when Sam dies, he becomes caught between our world and what lies next. Molly is in danger and Sam cannot bear to leave her. A medium, Oda Mae Brown, helps Sam get in touch with Molly to warn her. You know what happens next, but you must experience it live, in the theater. Ticket prices are $38 (adults), $34 (for seniors 65 and older), and $17 for students with valid ID. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Adults and seniors can save $5 on tickets using promo code POTTERY before February 3, 2023. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performances are 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general-admission seating for just $10. Smart Seats(r) are available for each performance at just $10 per person. For more information on the 2022-2023 Professional Theater Season please visit beckcenter.org.<beckcenter.org> Ghost The Musical has plenty to offer." -Bloomberg Produced by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW). All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent.

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IN OUR OWN WORDS-AUDITIONS!!
by Ensemble Theatre 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

*Ensemble Theatre & SumMedia Productions* We are currently accepting video auditions for: *IN OUR OWN WORDS :: Our Stories, Our Voices. EPISODE THREE! Celebrating our THIRD YEAR!!An evening of theatre and conversation!**TWO SHORT PLAYS with BIG THEMES.* *“TEENA WITH TWO E’s” By Jocelyn Bioh* Inspired by “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” by Lynn Nottage. *Characters:* *Slyvie Montgomery* :: (AKA: Ernestine Crump): A popular TV and Film actress. Likes all things upscale and is kind of snobbish. Lives in a fancy condo on the upper east side. Older sister to Ermina. *Ermina “Mina” Crump *:: Younger sister to “Sylvie”. She’s probably a grad student or something. She is very opinionated and always thinks she’s right about blanket statements. Dating a young conscious rapper and is fascinated by his use of language. *Dominick *:: Mina’s boyfriend. Conscious rapper who is passionate about spreading a good message (think Common, or Talib Kweli). Very educated and doesn’t mind a challenge. *“ALL THE FLOWERS HAVE DIED” By Johnathon Jackson.* After all the flowers have died, the cards have stopped coming, and you're all out of tears, MALIK is left alone to tend to the final affairs of a father he never knew. When his mother, JANELL decides to help him, she catches the brunt of his grief as he lashes out over unanswered questions. What unfolds is an honest and fiery conversation about the roles patriarchy, personal perspectives, and respectability politics play in how we share our truths and how we form identity. *Characters:* *Janell:* Black, 40's, witty, heavy presence, weight to her words, but a brokenness that peaks through at times begging to heal. *Malik:* Black, late teens-early 20's, quick mouth that lacks the caution of consequences, truly his mother's child, with his daddy's darkness hidden inside. *Additional Information:* -Both pieces are directed by *Nicole & Eugene Sumlin.* -Run Time for each piece will be approximately 10-20 minutes. -Both pieces will be performed each night with post show talkbacks. Rehearsals will start around April 10th. Week day evenings and weekend days/eves depending on actor availability. *Performances Thursday April 20th-Saturday April 22nd @7:30 & Sunday April 23rd at 2:00.* Each actor will receive a stipend. *TO AUDITION, PLEASE PREPARE/SUBMIT* Two Monologues no longer than 3 minutes total (for both). (Uploaded as an UNLISTED YOU TUBE VIDEO). Video Auditions will be accepted through March 6th, 2023. *CALL BACKS WILL BE March 13th from 6:30-8:30pm *in the Notre Dame College Performing Arts Center. *Click Here for a map and directions.* <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/contact/directions> *CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR ONLINE AUDITION FORM <https://forms.gle/NJHn8Axsg8DhdyNs5>* *CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE AN UNLISTED YOU TUBE VIDEO <https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53b96567e4b02ad8bc7b6245/t/62fb3c6ca…>* Please email any questions to *auditions(a)ensemble-theatre.org <auditions(a)ensemble-theatre.org> *or call *216-321-2930*.

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Auditions for KEN LUDWIG'S Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
by Braelin Andrzejewski 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

*THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE IS PLEASED TO **ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS** FOR…* *Baskerville**: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery!* By: Ken Ludwig Directed by: Jim Fippin Stage Managed by Ashley Dyer *Audition Dates:* Saturday, March 11, 1-4pm Sunday, March 12, 7-10pm Monday, March 13, 6:30-9:30pm *Audition Location:* The Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road Bath, Ohio 44286 *Callbacks:* As Needed *Performances:* Only Seven Shows – May 26-June 10, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2PM) *Rehearsals:* Will begin April 16, 2023 Rehearsals will run Sunday -Thursday (evenings) based on cast availability. This is a 6 week rehearsal process *Audition Requirements:* - Those auditioning will be asked to read from the play. - Before auditioning, actors are strongly encouraged to read the play. - Please reach out to the Director, Jim Fippin for information on obtaining a script. *How to sign up:* . We want everyone to feel welcomed and not to stress!!! Please sign up for an audition. These are stress free and fun! - You may sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054eada92aa5f85-baskerville?fbclid=IwAR2… for a 15-minute audition slot. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for all conflicts at this time. - Video submissions are also accepted, they are due by midnight March 13, 2023. Contact the Director, Jim Fippin @ jimfippin(a)gmail.com ahead of time for instructions. No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. See our website thewrp.org/auditions for character breakdown and synopsis. *Roles are open to all races, ethnicities, gender/gender identities, ages, and abilities, unless directly specified by the playwright as integral to their storytelling.** None of these parts are precast. * *** If you have any questions, or would like to audition but are unavailable at the prescribed times, please do not hesitate to contact the director Jim Fippin at* jimfippin(a)gmail.com -- Braelin Andrzejewski Content/Marketing Coordinator Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-203-1007 www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Computer Questions
by Bette Lou Higgins 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

Hi, Everyone! I'm wondering if any of you are using a database for your customers and other contacts and/or an accounting system that is resident ON your computer (ie: NOT something you pay a monthly subscription for or where the data resides on the internet). If so, what is it and do you like it? Thanks for any help you can give. Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org https://www.facebook.com/EdenValleyEnterprises

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SST’s SpongeBob Auditions - ONE WEEK AWAY
by Hannah 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

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The Frank & Dean and then some Show coming to Clague Playhouse
by Clague Playhouse 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

*A Special Fundraising Event* *The Frank & Dean and then some Show* *Wed., March 22 at 7:30pm* *The Frank & Dean and then some Show* captures the fun, the comedy and the music of the original Rat Pack. Damion Fontaine (Frank) and Scott Brotherton (Dean) have been entertaining together for 18 years using a mixture of song and comedy to create a "Vegas Style" format that is fun and crowd interactive. From *Frank's Fly Me to the Moon* to Dinos *That's Amoré*. They also celebrate the music of Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Michael Bublé, Elvis, The Blues Brothers, Neil Diamond and more! Reserved seat tickets are $25 for the 2 hour show with an intermission. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Clague Playhouse Box Office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1-6 p.m. or visiting https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=167996. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. This should be a popular event, so purchase your tickets early! Proceeds will be used toward operating costs of the 2022-23 Clague Playhouse season.

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