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12th Annual Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Conference at GLMCC!
by Jamie Koeth 07 Apr '23

07 Apr '23

THE GREAT LAKES MICHAEL CHEKHOV CONSORTIUM 12th ANNUAL CONFERENCE! Find power and inspiration by experiencing this incredible ACTING TECHNIQUE THIS JUNE at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY! WHO IS THIS FOR? This ACTING TECHNIQUE is for ACTORS & ACTING TEACHERS, both professionals and experienced amateurs, who yearn to enrich their craft! * Applicants must be at least 18 years of age AND have either completed one year of higher education OR submit a letter of recommendation for this program from a theatre practitioner (director, instructor, etc.) for consideration to cla2(a)case.edu<mailto:cla2@case.edu> WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? * We are a CERTIFIED TEACHING PROGRAM of the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique (One of only two in the USA) * We are the ONLY Chekhov organization sponsored by a university * We are led by founding directors and CERTIFIED MASTER TEACHERS Catherine Albers (Professor Emeritus in Theatre-CWRU) and Lionel Walsh (Professor of Acting-University of Windsor, Canada) * We are supported by a full faculty of CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE TEACHERS (including local AEA and SAG/AFTRA actors Christopher Bohan & Jamie Koeth) * In our 12 YEARS we have trained and certified actors and teachers from all over the world who continue to spread the joy of this inspired work! * This year’s conference will take place IN PERSON at KSU! FIND OUT! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqlsI6SGkY<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtub…> WEBSITE: https://www.greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatl…> INQUERIES: cla2(a)case.edu<mailto:cla2@case.edu> “There is no art without joy.” -Michael Chekhov

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MUSICIANS NEEDED - Kinky Boots @ July/Aug (Music Direction - Andy Novak)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

MUSICIANS NEEDED - Kinky Boots @ Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (Music Direction - Andy Novak) INSTRUMENTS NEEDED: Electric Bass Guitar (acoustic and electric) Percussion (drumset, must provide your own) Trumpet Trombone DATES/TIMES: Monday, July 3: Sitzprobe (6:00PM-10:00PM) Sunday, July 16: Rehearsal (Percussion ONLY) (6:00PM-10:00PM) Monday, July 17: Rehearsal (6:00PM-10:00PM) Tuesday, July 18: Rehearsal (6:00PM-10:00PM) Wednesday, July 19: Rehearsal (6:00PM-10:00PM) Thursday, July 20: Preview (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Friday, July 21: Opening Night (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Saturday, July 22: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Friday, July 28: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Saturday, July 29: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Sunday, July 30: Performance (1:30PM call time, 2:00PM show) Friday, August 4: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Saturday, August 5: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Sunday, August 6: (1:30PM call time, 2:00PM show) Friday, August 11: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) Saturday, August 12: Performance (7:00PM call time, 7:30PM show) STIPEND: $50 FOR EACH CALL ($750 no conflicts, $800 for percussion with the added rehearsal) If you have not played for the music director before, you will need to send the following to andynovak864(a)gmail.com: Resume Video clip of you playing your instrument (at least 60 seconds) Reference from an area music director (Does not need to be a letter, can just be an email or a phone number) Preference will be given to musicians with no conflicts. Contact MD with any questions by direct message or email ( andynovak864(a)gmail.com) -- Drew Rothman *Digital Media Volunteer* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre www.CVLT.org <http://CVLT.org> FACEBOOK <http://Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | INSTAGRAM <http://Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER <http://Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre>

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Beck Center Produces Funniest Farce, Noises Off
by Julie Gilliland 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Beck Center for the Arts Announces Funniest Farce, Noises Off Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce Noises Off, one of the absolute funniest "play within a play" plays ever written and performed in the modern era. Written by Michael Frayn<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Frayn>, this piece was conceived when the British playwright was watching a performance from the wings. He said, "It was funnier from behind than in front, and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind." This play was meta before meta was meta. Beck Center for the Arts' Artistic Director, and director of this production, Scott Spence says of directing this production, "I could not be more excited to set sail on my fourth production of Noises Off in the past 30 years. Often called the funniest comedy in western theatre in the past 200 years, I know firsthand the joy of working with performers who thrive on the tightrope, high above the crowd. The communion shared between actors and audience in Noises Off is something truly to behold as we all feast together on the crumbling remains of a touring production that disintegrates before our eyes. One could predict that there won't be a dry seat in the house as the curtain gratefully descends." Running in the Senney Theater in Lakewood from March 24 to April 16, 2023, with additional Thursday evening performances March 30, April 6 and 13, at 7:30 pm, ticket prices range from $38 (adults), $34 (for seniors 65 and older) and $17 for students with valid ID, and $12 for children between five and 12 years of age. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at time of purchase. 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 Noises Off please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/noises>. This production is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatrical. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, 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. Beck Center for the Arts also offers arts education for all ages, all skill levels, and all abilities with classes and lessons in music, dance, visual arts, and theater, as well as creative arts therapies. Financial assistance is offered for qualified applicants so that these programs can be enjoyed by all.

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CPT Presents DanceWorks Part 2 April 20-May 13
by Kim Furganson 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

Cleveland Public Theatre presents DanceWorks 2023 (Part Two)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2022-2023/category/series/da…> An Annual Showcase of Contemporary Dance April 20 - May 13, 2023 Four weekends of performances will take place in Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio in the heart of the Gordon Square neighborhood. Week 1: April 20-22 MorrisonDance: 25 Years with MorrisonDance! MorrisonDance has been sharing unique moving art in Cleveland and beyond for 25 years! Enjoy new creations featuring original music compositions by Braden Pontoli and a guest performance by former company member Maree ReMalia. Mixed throughout will be an eclectic mix of dances from the last 25 years that will showcase what dance critic Steve Sucato has called a "visual treat." Week 2: April 27-29 Verb, "Ohio Contemporary Ballet": Fresh Inventions Fresh Inventions is an exciting evening of dance full of innovative ideas and creative expression created by company members. The dancers will be challenged by this unique initiative to push boundaries with their artistic vision by exploring innovative movements. Week 3: May 4-6 Mojuba! Dance Collective: Where The Light Enters The work of transmuting trauma into triumph is an arduous, yet daily task for Black women. A celebration of the resiliency of the human spirit, Where the Light Enters is a demonstration of the power of choosing self-love, the promise of discovering connection and community, and hope which is catapulted by undying faith. Week 4: May 11-13 Shri Kalaa Mandir: A Moment In Eternity Time is the only constant. This production will capture the journey of an individual as they negotiate their pursuit for the proverbial fountain of youth. Along the journey, we'll witness time passing during the day, as seasons, in dreaming and waking states. Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announces-…> tickets starting at $1 can be purchased without handling fees online at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>. Thursdays offer Covid-conscious performances where audience members are required to wear facemasks. Also, every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT. Mingle with the artists after the show and discuss the performance in a lively, social atmosphere - your drinks are on CPT.

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SHE KILLS MONSTERS @ Notre Dame College! Opens Tonight!
by Cosentino, Celeste C. 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

Notre Dame College Performing Arts :: Theatre Ensemble, Presents: SHE KILLS MONSTERS by Qui Nguyen. March 31st & April 1st @7:30. April 2nd @2:00. Notre Dame College Regina Auditorium :: 4545 College Rd. South Euclid, OH 44118 :: FREE :: A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Performed by Notre Dame College students, come out and support these young adventures on their mighty quest! Run Time: Approximately 85 minutes. No intermission. Content Advisory: Stong Language and Adult Content. Please also note there are some strobe like lighting effects used in the production. Directed by: Celeste Cosentino & Becca Moseley Set/Lights: Ian Hinz Projections: Celeste Cosentino, Becca Moseley, & Ian Hinz Fight Choreographer: Kevin Inouye Costume Design: Jill Kenderes Sound Design: Becca Moseley Stage Manager: Sam Landgraf Assistant Stage Manager: Brittany Bizub Notre Dame College Director of Theatre Studies: Celeste Cosentino “Packed with action, wit, and a sizable nerd-quotient, the production is a delight from start to finish.” – Theatremania CLICK HERE<https://www.notredamecollege.edu/academics/academic-divisions/performing-ar…> FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE ENSEMBLE & THEATRE MAJORS/MINORS @ NOTRE DAME COLLEGE! We look forward to seeing you in our audience!

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Kennelly Review: As You Like It at the Hannah
by Laura Kennelly 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

*As You Like It*, Shakespeare’s tale about nobles (and their sidekicks) wandering semi-lost in the Forest of Arden, seems a proper salute to spring. Directed by Charles Fee, this Great Lakes Theater production also allows for laughs, romance and satire aplenty. To summarize a Shakespeare comedy in few words is near impossible. Let’s just say that relatives are at war with each other and as a result some escape to the countryside. ---- *Bottom Line: Never mind quibbles — Great Lakes’ *As You Like It *is a vibrant production that celebrates fantasy and love and escape. It also reminds us that, happily, Clevelanders, too, enjoy both forests and meadows in our Metroparks. We are rich indeed.* Full review at https://coolcleveland.com/2023/03/theater-review-as-you-like-it-great-lakes…

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“The Wall” explores isolation, self-discovery, and fear around the metaphorical barriers created during COVID-19
by Ray Caspio 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

For more information contact: Ray Caspio raycaspio(a)gmail.com PRESS RELEASE “The Wall” explores isolation, self-discovery, and fear around the metaphorical barriers created during COVID-19 Cleveland-based performance artist Ray Caspio’s “The Wall” reveals the artist’s inner struggles in quarantine while challenging participants to confront barriers constructed by society and self. Cleveland (March 31, 2023) – Isolation. Fear. Mortality. As a global society, we faced these challenges head-on during the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic. While these are universal concerns, the pandemic only further separated society - creating walls between each other and within ourselves. Cleveland-based performance artist Ray Caspio explores these themes in “The Wall,” a portrait of self, society, and confronting hidden truths, in which the artist dissolves their walls through visual art and durational performance. “The Wall” is centered around a 6’4” x 6’4” wall of text from Caspio’s studio composed of automatic writings recorded during their 18-month isolation. The result is a dreamlike meditation on loss, Self, sexuality, and memory inviting participants to face the walls we erect around ourselves. “The Wall”'s raw vulnerability and immersive reflection in a time of lies, chaos, and fear of "the other" is a journey of acceptance toward the wholeness of ourselves, and each other, before our time is through. "The space and performance will evolve throughout the seven-week process,” said Caspio. “It will be an organic performance as I respond to who and what is in the space each time, culminating in a nine-hour performance to close the installation." WHEN/WHERE: Performances: Fridays, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, 6-9 p.m.; and Saturday, May 27, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 1300 Gallery at 78th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78th Street, Ste. 101, Cleveland Performances are ticketed and Pay-What-You-Can, with a suggestion of $25 via https://www.raycaspio.com/thewall. Free, limited parking is available onsite. N95, KN95, or surgical masks are required at all performances. Ages 18+ due to subject matter. Created, designed, written, and performed by Ray Caspio, with space construction by Bobby Ayala Perez, “The Wall” brings the story to life through paintings, audio, video, and automatic and homoerotic drawings, with performance uniting all of the elements. Those present are encouraged to witness, reflect and leave their mark on the space. “The Wall” is supported by The Satellite Fund, administered by SPACES, and funded by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program. It is co-produced by Caspio and Ohio City Theatre Project. About Ray Caspio: Ray Caspio (b. 1979, they/he) is a performance and conceptual artist, painter, and teaching artist. Their art is one of exposure. Caspio creates atmospheric works ranging from confessional to comedic in an inquiry into memory, Queer identity, loss, the grotesque of society, and profound emotion. They possess a visceral vulnerability and irreverent humor that opens an authentic conduit between the artist and their audience collaborators. Their performances have been recognized as “magical” and “intensely honest and unflinching,” with Ray being called “a shapeshifter” and “one [person] tour de force.” Caspio’s creations have been performed at The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA), BorderLight Fringe, Theater Ninjas, and Cleveland Public Theatre’s Pandemonium. Caspio’s work appeared on “Best of” lists for Scene Magazine and WCPN’s The Sound of Applause. Ray was profiled by Scene as “The Thespian'' of 2014. Caspio founded Michael Chekhov Center Cleveland to share their understanding of Chekhov’s psychophysical performance principles with Northeast Ohio artists. Ray received a 2016 Creative Workforce Fellowship for their performance work. Through the revealing of cathartic truths of their inner life, Caspio inspires the questions: Who am I? Who are you? Who are we? What is this space we inhabit, together? And what does it mean to be alive? About Ohio City Theatre Project: Actively involved in the Cleveland area since 2012, Ohio City Theatre Project (OCTP) strives to create world class theatrical experiences that are experienced intellectually and touch the heart. OCTP uses creative innovation to drive civic dialog about contemporary issues and connects with regional partners to develop synergistic opportunities for local artists to produce new theatrical work and impactful education programs. OCTP is led by Executive Artistic Director Pandora Robertson. OCTP has produced the premieres of new works by Northeast Ohio artists, which include the film But to work! (2021) as well as the plays Central Concern (2019 premiere, 2022 Borderlight Festival Producer’s Choice Award), Incendiaries (2016 premiere, 2018 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for playwriting), Snake Oil (2015), Free Radical and The Late Night Sketchbook (2014), Summer Storefront (2013), Living Storefront: A Night of New Theatre (2012), as well as productions of Eugène Ionesco’s The Bald Soprano (2013) and Matt Larsen’s Kid Mystery (2012). ### -- James Kopniske Freelance Writer

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CHICAGO: Teen Edition performs April 21st-23rd at Parma Senior High School
by Christopher M Bizub 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

The Parma Senior High School Drama Club presents... CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins Script adaptation by David Thompson Directed by Chris Bizub Music Direction by Jared Plasterer Choreography by Kaylea Foraker Performance Dates/Times: April 21st, 22nd & 23rd. Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm Sunday at 3:00pm Tickets: Adults: $15.00 Students/Seniors: $10.00 *Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.* Performance Location: Parma Senior High School Auditorium 6258 W. 54th St. Parma, OH 44129 For more information please call (440) 885-2300 or contact director Chris Bizub at bizubc(a)parmacityschools.org<mailto:bizubc@parmacityschools.org>

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Auditions this weekend - Romeo and Juliet PAID
by Eric Golovan 30 Mar '23

30 Mar '23

Chagrin Arts and the City of Solon present: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Adaptation by Hansol Jung Directed by Eric Scott Golovan Auditions: Saturday, April 1 (between 2 and 4:30 pm) Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 7196 SOM Center Rd. Solon, OH 44139 Sunday, April 2 (between 5 and 8 pm) Kleist Center for Art and Drama Room 114 95 E Bagley Rd. Berea, OH 44017 Callbacks: Monday, April 10 by invitation only. Performances: August 4-13, 2023 (shows will be on weekends) Rehearsals will begin the last week of June and will be during the evenings and weekends, but the official scehdule will be shaped by cast/crew conflicts. For auditions, please prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespeare monologue (verse or prose). Please be sure to fill out the audition form here: https://forms.gle/6jn5TKbBL6bDQQ1m7 Feel free to email egolovan124(a)gmail.com <egolovan124(a)gmail.com> with any questions!

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CDP Company Dancer Auditions 2023-2024
by Anna Cerveny 30 Mar '23

30 Mar '23

CDP Company is a professional contemporary jazz dance and wellness company seeking male and female dancers, ages 18+, versatile in contemporary and jazz techniques for paid company dancer positions, and apprentice dancer positions for the 2023-2024 season. Annual contracts include hourly class, performance, and outreach pay; injury prevention screenings & monthly physical therapy; dance photos & headshots; and other perks. Dancers should have an interest in wellness and community movement outreach, and must be available for 4.5 hours of weekly rehearsals plus 1-2 outreach/performances per month. Rehearsals are Wednesday 7:30-9pm and Sundays 11:30am-2:30pm. Interested dancers should register by sending their resume and headshot to cdpcompany501c3(a)gmail.com, and fill out the online registration form at www.cdpcompany.org/companyauditions. Auditions are July 9, 1-3pm. 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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