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Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre - December 12th: Open Mic and Free Beer, Wine and Snacks!
by Mindy Herman 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

*The Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre on December 12th* *This month: Open Mic! * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, December 12th* *The Parrish Hall at CPT* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *FREE Beer, Wine and Snacks!* *6:45 - 7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 minutes of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! All writers must arrive by 7:00pm for consideration. *PLEASE NOTE:* Work will be chosen randomly from all submissions until slots are full. *7:30pm: *Open Mic Session readings begin Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. See you in the Dark Room! -Mindy Mindy Childress Herman www.footstepsmediallc.com www.theumbrellatheatre.com

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Heights Youth Theatre Presents Phantom Tollbooth - Opens Thursday, January 11, 7 PM
by Pamela Fine 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

*HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE * presents *PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH* directed by treva offutt music directed by stacy bolton stage managed by Zach Nicol costume designed by Colleen Bloom technical direction by Eric Simna *Thursday, January 11, 7 PM* *Friday, *January 12, *7 PM* *Saturday,* January 13, 2 & 7 PM *Sunday, January 14, 2 PM* Notre Dame College Regina Auditorium 1857 S. Green Road South Euclid, Ohio 44121 Tickets:can be purchased at the door or by visiting: https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/tickets *box office opens 45 minutes before the show* For more details visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Char and Chuck Fowler Foundation, Eaton Charitable Fund, the Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council

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Improving how you sing
by Paul Kroeger 20 Jun '25

20 Jun '25

Paul Kroeger <letgo2sing(a)gmail.com> to neohiopal Paul Kroeger continues to offer voice and breathing lessons to advanced singers as well as to those less-advanced. The old saying: " If you don't breathe, you don't sing" can be understood at, say, a casual level, but there is a much deeper meaning to that, too. And it applies to speech mode as well. If you are still running out of air during certain phrases, come and see me. If you are beginning to run short of air because you are getting older or THINK that is why, come and see me. If you are still not able to get ALL of your breath during the "Catch" breath, come and see me. Most of us are holding our breath MOST of the time and think we aren't; that also reduces your range. You lose your high notes first, you know! Most of what limits us is due to what we don't know about breathing. Give me a chance to help you make improvements. Respond to this email or call me at 216-741-4762 and leave a message. Former students: try me; I no longer teach the way I once did. Add reaction ReplyForward Add reaction

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LABORERS NEEDED MAY 21 & 22
by Michael Stein 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Near West Theatre is looking for Daytime laborers to INSTALL our seating risers on TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MAY 21 & 22. Call time is 9am to 5pm. This is a paid position. Please contact Michael Stein at mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org or call 330-687-8187. *B**est Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* www.nearwesttheatre.org

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"The Language Archive" - Jan. 26 - Feb. 11, 2024, at Clague Playhouse
by Clague Playhouse 08 Jan '25

08 Jan '25

*The Language Archive* by Julia Cho Directed by Craig Joseph Friday, January 26 through Sunday, February 11, 2024 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM A quirky, comic drama about communication—its potential and its limits —this romantic parable for our times features a linguist at a loss for words, especially the vocabulary of the heart. Balanced delightfully between affection and adversity, it is the whimsical, life-affirming chronicle of a brilliant scientist who fights to preserve the dying languages of far-flung cultures, only to neglect the promise and passion of his own. Our cast features Nicole Coury as Emma, Anne McEvoy as Alta, Maggie Rhodes as Mary, Doug Sutherland as George and Richard Worswick as Resten. Admission is $21 for adults, $20 for seniors (60+), and $13 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1-6PM or by visiting bit.ly/ClaguePlayhouseTickets. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. Limited free student tickets (high school and college) are available by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 to reserve for any Clague Playhouse Thursday performance, and showing a student ID at the time of ticket pickup. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 news(a)clagueplayhouse.org 440-331-0403 www.clagueplayhouse.org *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/> *!*

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Auditions for The Secret Adversary at Stow Players
by Stow Players 01 Dec '24

01 Dec '24

Stow Players will be holding auditions for our upcoming production, The Secret Adversary, Based on the Novel by Agatha Christie, adapted by Sarah Punshon and Johann Hari, directed by Brandi Eaton, on *Sunday December 8 at 7PM to 9PM *and *Monday December 9 from 7PM to 9PM *at the Heritage Barn, 5238 Young Rd Stow, OH 44224. Please *sign up for a date and time for the audition* using the sign up genius below. Auditions will consist of reading sides. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Performances will be held January 31st, February 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th at 7:30PM and February 2nd, 9th, 16th at 2:30PM. We are looking to cast 4 M/3F and all roles are available. None of the characters are required to be white or able-bodied. All characters are cisgender, but that will not exclude trans or non-binary actors from portraying them. This show is set in England. Female Characters (ages 20+) Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley Female A- portrays Chef, Boris, Rita, and Page Boy Female B- portrays Waitress, PC Cartwright, Page Boy, Dresser, Lottie, Annette, and Club Servent Male Characters (ages 20+) Thomas "Tommy "Beresford Male A- portrays Waiter, Whittington, Franks, George, Brooks, Segei, BBC Announcer, Edward Shortt Male B-portrays Julius, Musician, Thug, Cockney Conspirator Male C- portrays Rev Cowley, Sir James, Cabbie, and Irish Conspirator A copy of the script is available on sign up genius. Questions? email us at stowplayers(a)gmail.com https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEAB2EA7F94-50829433-auditions?fbcli…

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The Department of Dance at CWRU Presents MaDaCol– 40th Anniversary Celebration, Fall 2024
by Ziyue Wei 18 Nov '24

18 Nov '24

*The Department of Dance at CWRU Presents MaDaCol– 40**th** Anniversary Celebration, Fall 2024* The Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University is pleased to announce this fall’s production of MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective). Performances are on November 21-23 at 7:30 pm. MaDaCol, one of the university’s oldest undergraduate student organizations, offers an important creative outlet for CWRU graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and greater Cleveland community members. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the performance this year will feature dance works choreographed in the past – one from each decade. They are *Scandals* by Janet Meskin, *Flap* by Ken Gasch, *Victory of the Feet* by Karina Browne and *Inevitable* by Yizhen Hu. *Scandals (1984)* First created by Janet Meskin, *Scandals* brings a lively, nostalgic atmosphere to the stage with its playful exploration of relationships, humor, and dance. *Scandals* is set to three iconic song, Doin' The New Low-Down by Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Moanin' Low by Libby Holman, and Carmen Miranda's South American Way. Restagd by graduate student Noah Hardy, 10 dancers will explore the ideas behind types of relationships, and the fun at the root of each interaction. *Flap (2001)* Originally choreographed by Ken Gasch and now restaged by graduate student Megan Gregory, *Flap* takes the audience on an unpredictable journey between composure and chaos. Set to the eclectic and whimsical music of Danny Elfman, this 11-minute modern dance work unfolds in three parts, each offering a glimpse into a world teetering on the edge of danger. With costumes designed by the original MaDaCol dancers, *Flap* shows a glimpse of a different kind of danger - restrained and sophisticated. *Victory of the Feet (2013)* *Victory of the Feet*, originally choreographed by Karina Browne in 2012, is a lighthearted dance battle set to the energetic renditions of Queen's hits by the Vitamin String Quartet. With We Will Rock You, Another One Bites the Dust, and We Are the Champions driving the action, this playful work transports the audience from the stage to a high-stakes dodgeball match between jocks and underdogs. Restaged by graduate student Maizy Windham, *Victory of the Feet* offers an amusing and triumphant narrative in an unforgettable showdown. *Inevitable (2018)* *Inevitable*, by 2019 MFA graduate Yizhen Hu, is set to the haunting and ethereal music of Meredith Monk and Katie Geissinger. This piece *Inevitable* explores the emotional experiences of death and loss. Hu investigates the struggles of grief and the frustrations of helplessness, along with the realization of the unavoidable mortality of human life. Restaged by graduate student Katherine Averill, *Inevitable* invites the audience to confront the inescapable truths of life and death with an intimate, emotional depth. *Tickets and Location * All performances take place at Mather Dance Center located at 11040 Bellflower Road, on the Case Western Reserve University campus. All tickets are $15 and may be purchased at Mather Dance Center prior to each performance. Cash or check only is accepted upon purchase. Early arrival is suggested due to limited seating. No reservations and no advance sales will be made. For more information on the department, please visit *https://case.edu/artsci/dance/* <https://case.edu/artsci/dance/>

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Tickets On Sale for Seussical at Theatre Agape!
by Sarah Lynne Bailey 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Tickets are now on sale for our upcoming production! Get your tickets here: https://theatreagape.org/upcoming-events/ <https://theatreagape.org/upcoming-events/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0JF19z…> Theatre Agápe presents an inclusive and adaptive production of Seussical the Musical! We believe theatre is for everyone, and we are doing our part to make it that way. Following the success of our inaugural mainstage musical *The Wizard of Oz*, Theatre Agápe will be producing *Seussical the Musical* as an inclusive and adaptive theatrical experience! Our cast features people both neurodivergent and neurotypical, both disabled and able-bodied. We offer flexible seating options, a Sensory Break Room and a judgement-free space for anyone who wants to experience the joy of theatre. AND tickets are Pay-As-You-Like! The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. *S**eussical *is fun for the whole family! *“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”* *Directed by Sarah Lynne BaileyMusic Directed by Lisa HirzelChoreographed by Andrea Belser * *Performances:*November 8th-17th, 2024 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3pm *Location:* Cultural Arts Center at Disciples Christian Church 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights Auditions, rehearsals & performances will take place here Questions? Visit our FAQs page or Email: hello(a)theatreagape.org. Theatre Agápe is committed to inclusion and accessibility within all operations. *Sarah Lynne Bailey* Executive Artistic Director

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The Sound of Music to be heard at CVLT Nov. 15 - Dec. 15
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

*Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org Website: www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/>* The Sound of Music to be heard at CVLT this winter, November 15 - December 15 *Beloved Musical Returns to CVLT Stage After 30-Year Hiatus* CHAGRIN FALLS, OH — The hills are alive once again as Chagrin Valley Little Theatre proudly presents the beloved masterpiece THE SOUND OF MUSIC, opening November 15 and running through December 15, 2024 as part of CVLT's 95th Season. The hit musical features music by Richard Rogers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse as suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp. Performances on CVLT’s main stage will take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM on Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, and 15. Tickets are available $23 with a $4 discount for seniors, students, and military. A special performance on December 1 will support Friends of WomenSafe, sponsored by Junction Auto Family, featuring complimentary concessions provided by the organization. Under the direction of Mason Stewart, with musical direction by Oliver Deak and choreography by Jordon Matthew, this production features a talented cast of local actors and on-stage musicians bringing to life the play inspired by the true story of Maria Rainer and the von Trapp family. Abby Longshore stars as the spirited postulant Maria, alongside Cory Bryner as Captain von Trapp and Adair Arko as Mother Abbess. This enchanting show features familiar songs including "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and "Edelweiss." Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Austria, the musical tells the story of a high-spirited novice who brings music and joy back to the von Trapp family while navigating her own path between religious calling and romantic love. CVLT’s production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is its first in three decades, and also marks the 75th anniversary of the theatre’s building at 40 River Street. The production takes a fresh approach to the familiar material. “This production is focused on the emotions and relationships at the core of the story,” says producer Allie Morrison, “with bold choices that transcend the traditional period setting and staging. We’re presenting this timeless classic in an intimate way that we hope will connect audiences with its messages of love, courage and family like never before.” The production includes actors with an age range spanning eight decades, and showcases two rotating casts of talented young performers as the von Trapp children, ensuring fresh energy and exceptional performances throughout the run. The "Edelweiss Cast" performs November 15, 22, 24, 30 and December 6, 8, 14, while the "Do-Re-Mi Cast" takes the stage November 16, 23, 29 and December 1, 7, 13, 15. Tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC are available 24/7 at the CVLT.org website. For ticket inquiries and reservations, please contact the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office at (440) 247-8955 or via email at BoxOffice(a)CVLT.org. Phone sales are available from 1-6 PM, Tuesday through Friday, with the box office opening two hours before all performances. Due to limited parking and construction projects in Chagrin Falls, early reservations and arrival are highly recommended. CVLT is located at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls Village. THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com <http://www.concordtheatricals.com> ### Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

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Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra presents "Celebrate America" Free Veterans Weekend Concert
by info＠snowbeltmusical.org 30 Oct '24

30 Oct '24

The Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra opens the 24-25 season with this musical tribute to our veterans. The concert will feature patriotic gems like "Stars and Stripes Forever" and "God Bless America," familiar music by George Gershwin and Aaron Copland, Broadway favorites, and lots more quintessential American music. The highlight of the concert will be the playing of the anthems of the branches of the armed forces to honor those that have made significant sacrifices to defend our country's freedoms and liberties. Greg Hillis, conductor Lindsey Leonard, vocalist Admission to this concert is FREE, but tickets are required. Donations greatly appreciated. Reserve Tickets at www.snowbeltmusical,org <http://www.snowbeltmusical,org> or call 440-296-9610. Saturday, November 9, 4:00pm. Approximately 90 minutes with intermission. New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland. Greg Hillis Executive Director Snowbelt Musical Arts Association www.snowbeltmusical.org <http://www.snowbeltmusical.org> 440-296-9610

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