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A Poem for Cleveland
by Programs ＠HeightsArts 05 Jun '23

05 Jun '23

Saturday, June 24th from 2pm-4pm Heights Arts is pleased to celebrate the maginificent work of our most recent exiting Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate. His current project, A Poem for Cleveland showcases a “mosaic” of Cleveland – telling the story of the city through peoples’ individual experiences here. The project is funded by the Academy of American Poets grant, along with collaborative support from the Cleveland Public Library, the Center for the Book and Heights Arts. The “Poem for Cleveland” project is a way to pull together much of Ray’s current work as a teaching artist into one collaborative mission. In some ways, the project is an extension of his 2015 book “Love Song for Cleveland,” featuring photography by Tim Lachina. It also harkens back to his “Collinwood Story Project,” which gave longtime North Collinwood residents a platform to share their stories about the neighborhood. This time around, McNiece gathered a group of teenagers, young adults and older adults from different backgrounds and locations in the city to create poetry together. The book release and celebration event will take place at the main branch of Cleveland Public Library. It will feature performances by poets from the Poem for Cleveland Anthology and the Tongue in Groove Band. FULL article from Cleveland.com <https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/08/ray-mcniece-is-making-a-poe…> -- * <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/-1rVr3zNNYn4EWqoozNAPs8lJBl1KeQUswo…>****Connecting arts and community since 2000***2175 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 | 216-371-3457 | heightsarts.org <http://www.heightsarts.org>

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The Who's Tommy opens this weekend at The Fine Arts Association !!
by Ann Hedger 05 Jun '23

05 Jun '23

The Who's Tommy -- Presented by The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby By Des McAnuff & Pete Townshend Directed & Choreographed by Eugene Sumlin Music Directed by David M. Coxe Cast includes: Daniel Blum as Narrator/Tommy, Paul G. Jossell as Captain Walker, Laura Binstock as Mrs. Walker, Aiden Bryson as Uncle Ernie, Zak Tahsin as Cousin Ernie, and Gabrielle Nicole as The Gypsy, plus an amazing supporting and ensemble cast. Performances: June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2023 - 7:30 pm June 11 & 25*, 2023 - 2:00 pm * Sign Interpreted Performance Tickets: $27/adults and $25/seniors & students 11 & up TICKETS ON SALE NOW! For more information to purchase online tickets, go to https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/

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Parent & Me: Music and Movement Class
by Liz Conway 05 Jun '23

05 Jun '23

Parent & Me: Music and Movement Class at The Movement Project Our Parent & Me: Music and Movement classes are a great opportunity for your child’s first classroom experience and engaging with children their age. Classes will include follow along songs, movement exploration, rhythm work and more! Class is geared towards parents and their children, ages 6 months - 2 years. *We are now enrolling for our Summer Session which takes place on Saturday mornings from 9:30am-10am from June 24th - July 22nd, 2023. * $40 for the 5 week session Registration & more can be found at https://www.themovementproject.org/earlychildhood Please direct all questions to sod(a)themovementproject.org

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Storyboard artist
by neoprogfilms 05 Jun '23

05 Jun '23

A local production company is seeking a storyboard artist for a series of short films. This is a paid gig. If you are interested, please contact neoprogfilms(a)gmail.com. Thank you.

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Review of WALKING TO BUCHENWALD @ CON-CON
by Roy Berko 05 Jun '23

05 Jun '23

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: Every once in a while a director and actors shine, while the script they are working with doesn’t really deserve to garner the quality. This is the case of WALKING TO BUCHENWALD, the Tom Jacobson play now on stage at convergence-continuum.* *To read the entire review go to: *https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ *To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: * *www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Auditions for August: Osage County
by Tim Anderson 05 Jun '23

05 Jun '23

Auditions for *August: Osage County* by Tracy Letts, directed by Rose Leininger will be Sunday, June 11 from 5:00PM – 7:30PM and Monday, June 12 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Auditions will take place at the Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater, located next to the Police Station on the Broadview Center Property, 9543 Broadview Road. This show requires actors of all ages. Character descriptions are available at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. All roles available. No Equity contracts available for this production. Those planning to attend should sign up for an audition slot via the Spotlights' website. Auditions will consist of reading selected script passages. Auditioners are welcomed (not required) to bring a prepared monologue of no more than two minutes in length. Callbacks will be scheduled as needed. This production runs from August 18 through September 2, 2023. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Those auditioning should be familiar with the themes and language used in the show. For remaining questions, please reach out to the director, Rose Leininger ( rleininger01(a)gmail.com)

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Workshop Players seeks directors for 2024-2025 Season
by Workshop Players 04 Jun '23

04 Jun '23

June 2023 The purpose of this letter is to recruit directors for Workshop Players’ 2024-2025 season. We have a wonderfully balanced season for 2023-24 and are looking your way to help us achieve that for our 2024-2025 season. We are hoping that you will be interested in submitting an application along with a list of plays you may be interested in directing. We believe strongly that directors have more of an investment when they are given the ability to choose shows that they want to direct. From submissions we receive we will put together a balanced season. *The deadline for applying is August 1, 2023. * *We welcome new comedies as well as the tried and true; compelling dramas, small-scale musicals, Christmas shows, and even children’s shows —- It is our focus to entertain!!! We hope you will want to be part of it all. * *Please submit to Play Reading Committee Chair Pat Price at* joeandpatprice(a)centurytel.net **if you have not directed with us before, please include a theatrical resume * **Submit 4-5 plays that you would be interested in directing at Workshop, along with a synopsis of the play (*may be copied and pasted from licensing agent)*. * *** **Give a brief summary of why you believe the play would be effective in our unique theater-in-the-round space. * **Please be prepared to have at least one copy of each script available for the play reading committee should you be selected as one of the directors. * Workshop Players Theater is a non-profit, *fully volunteer* theater. It is the longest-running theater-in-the-round in Ohio (minus the pandemic break). We have a strong following in the surrounding community and hope that you would like to be part of our theatre family. Submitting directors may be interviewed by the Board of Trustees in August. * Due to the cost of production Workshop Players would do no more than one musical in a season, so if submitting musicals also include some straight plays to increase your chance of being chosen to direct. Be aware that our backstage space is very limited, making massive scene changes difficult.* We will strive to put together a balanced season based on what is submitted to us. Most of all thank you for your interest in our theater. Pat Price Play Reading Committee Chair Workshop Players Theater Amherst, OH 44001 -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook!

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Sondheim Tribute Review - ACT
by Aurora Community Theatre 04 Jun '23

04 Jun '23

*Aurora Community Theatre* *Audition Announcement for:* *Sondheim Tribute Review* ------------------------------ *Sondheim Tribute Revue** is a revue featuring the work of the incomparable Stephen Sondheim.* In 2021, the musical theatre world lost a legend. Sondheim was "widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history. For more than 50 years, he has set an unsurpassed standard of brilliance and artistic integrity in musical theatre. His accolades include an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards (more than any other composer) including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, multiple Drama Desk awards and a Pulitzer Prize." Directed and Produced by Katie Hintze Music Direction by Dave Coxe ------------------------------ *AUDITIONS:* *When: * Jun 13 and 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm *Where:* 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 *Performance Dates:* Aug 25, 26, Sep 01, 02, 7:30 pm ------------------------------ For more information or to sign up, please click this link: *Sondheim Tribute Revue** Audition Sign-Ups and Information* ------------------------------ Should you have any questions regarding auditions, please contact the director at: khintze(a)kent.edu ------------------------------ *Sondheim Tribute Revue* is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com *Aurora Community Theatre* *Audition Announcement for:* *Sondheim Tribute Review* ------------------------------ *Sondheim Tribute Revue** is a revue featuring the work of the incomparable Stephen Sondheim.* In 2021, the musical theatre world lost a legend. Sondheim was "widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history. For more than 50 years, he has set an unsurpassed standard of brilliance and artistic integrity in musical theatre. His accolades include an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards (more than any other composer) including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, multiple Drama Desk awards and a Pulitzer Prize." Directed and Produced by Katie Hintze Music Direction by Dave Coxe ------------------------------ *AUDITIONS:* *When: * Jun 13 and 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm *Where:* 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 *Performance Dates:* Aug 25, 26, Sep 01, 02, 7:30 pm ------------------------------ For more information or to sign up, please click this link: *Sondheim Tribute Revue** Audition Sign-Ups and Information* <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-sondheim1#/> ------------------------------ Should you have any questions regarding auditions, please contact the director at: khintze(a)kent.edu ------------------------------ *Sondheim Tribute Revue* is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Horror Hotel Film Fest (FREE)
by Ray Szuch 03 Jun '23

03 Jun '23

The International Horror Hotel Film Festival and convention will be held on June 8, 9, 10 and 11th Our 2023 host venue will be Best Western Plusin Strongsville, OH 15471 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136 Watch 100 horror films, plus lectures and networking all weekend. Info <https://horrorhotel.net/info.html> Advanced tickets <https://horrorhotel.net/event-tickets.html> Films <https://horrorhotel.net/film-screenings.html> Lectures <https://horrorhotel.net/lectures.html> The convention area will be open Sat. June 10th at 12 noon to 8PM and Sun. June 11th at 12 noon to 4 PM, The convention area with guests and vendors is open to the general public *FREE* of charge on either day or both! *Individuals that come dressed as zombies or other monsters will get a FREE day pass to ALL events including films on any of the days - Thurs thru Sun* Scream Queen and King competition is Sat at 8PM.

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Bryant Anderson, screenwriter, and director, seeks a film producer.
by bryantanderson1968＠yahoo.com 03 Jun '23

03 Jun '23

Bryant Anderson, a filmmaker based in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a film producer to collaborate on a horror short titled "Happy Mother's Day, Mommy." The film's plot follows a woman's efforts to prove the existence of a flesh-possessing demon in a climactic finale on Mother's Day. If you're interested in working together, please email bryantandersonproductions(a)yahoo.com. Thank you!Bryant has received several accolades for his work in film. In December 2020, his short film "A Day of Racism" was chosen as a finalist at the New York Film Awards. His screenplay "A Family is a Family" was a quarter-finalist at the New York International Screenplay Awards in 2022. In February 2023, his film short "I Choose Zero" was recognized with a Gold Award for Best Indie Short.

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