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Auditions for "Play On!" at Aurora!
by Brian Westerley 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Auditions for *Play On!* *Directed by Brian Westerley* AUDITION DATES Sunday, Nov. 17, 7-9pm Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7-9pm PERFORMANCE DATES January 17 - February 8, 2025 Fri & Sat shows @ 7:30pm One plucky community theater is about to produce a show called Murder Most Foul, a new murder mystery play with the same title as an Agatha Christie novel but with no relation whatsoever. The director/theater manager, Gerry, thought producing the play was a good idea since the inexperienced playwright has agreed to let the company perform the show for no charge. Gerry, however, had no idea what disasters awaited her: the show is hilariously amateur, the "murder mystery" plot doesn't really have a murder, and to top it off the playwright keeps changing the story and script only two days from its premiere! It doesn't help that the cast is disgruntled, and the playwright accidentally deletes the entire sound effect board. All of the disasters come to fruition in Act III when the company performs the actual show with hilarious mishaps at every turn. Play On! is a hilarious love letter to community theater. "Play On!" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. <https://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/upcoming-auditions> https://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/upcoming-auditions

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Auditions for Exit Laughing at Twin Masks on Dec 2 and 3
by Claudia Lillibridge 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is proud to announce auditions for Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, both nights from 7pm-9pm for Exit Laughing, written by Paul Elliott and directed by Laurel Bryant. Performance dates are May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2025 REHEARSALS WILL START ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 TMPAC is located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3 in the heart of Twinsburg, off the Square. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script in groups. Walk in auditioners welcome and a Sign Up Genius Link is below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5AF28ABFA7-53233031-auditions THE STORY: When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the "girls," what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you're Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you've ever done. You "borrow" the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you're truly living. A winner of the AACTNewPlayFest, Exit Laughing broke all records for a nonmusical in Springfield Little Theatre's 50-year history at its premiere. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN RACHEL ANN (20’s): College student who seems to have issues with life and men. She has a bit of an attitude. CONNIE HARLAND (Mid-Late 50’s): Rachel’s mother. Discovers on bridge night that contrary to what she believes, life doesn’t end at 55. LEONA (Mid-Late 50’s): One of Connie’s closest friends and member of the bridge club. Beautician by day and lush by night MILLIE (Mid-Late 50’s): Another of Connie’s friends and member of the bridge club. Loveable, exhausting and marches to the beat of her own drum POLICEMAN/BOBBY (20’s): Rachel’s hate/love interest. College student but leads a double life. Must be able to pull off a modified strip tease convincingly. BUTTER-BUT: The cat. Makes a couple of appearances so if you have a cat who loves the spotlight….. Rights secured by Dramatic Publishing Sent from my iPhone

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SKIN-TONE SHADES for Every Cast Member – Personal Shopping Service For Performers
by My Nude Shade 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

*EXCITING NEWS!* For everyone in dance, theater, or performance here in Cleveland, I’m thrilled to share that My Nude Shade now offers *personal **bulk order services* just for you! Whether you’re gearing up for Nutcracker or planning ahead for next season, we’re here to make sure your skin-toned wardrobe needs are met—thoughtfully, inclusively, and on time. *WHAT WE OFFER:* Customized shopping experience for skin-toned essentials for all shades of skin, tailored to fit your cast’s unique needs. We work with dance schools, theater groups, and any organization looking for perfectly tailored wardrobe support! *READY TO CHAT? *Let’s connect! Reach out to Ebony at info(a)mynudeshade.com. *Don't need a bulk order?* Check out *My Nude Shade <https://92dd5f7f.streaklinks.com/CMo0O6q7-4m7xlcgxgPxq8PJ/https%3A%2F%2Fwww…> *for more info. Excited to help you make this season and beyond unforgettable! *Ebony Glass* *(Founder & Creative C.E.O.)* ᐧ

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Sunday's performance of The Outsiders at Saint Ignatius High School
by Caitlin Lynch-Huggins 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Our performances for Friday and Saturday are sold out, but there is still time to get your tickets to see the Saint Ignatius Harlequins' production of *The Outsiders* at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius High School this Sunday, November 17, at 2pm. Purchase tickets at www.ignatius.edu/the-outsiders and enjoy the show!

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Announcing the Cast for ALTAR BOYZ - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents ALTAR BOYZ Book by Kevin Del Aguila Music & Lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker Conceived by Marc Kessler & Ken Davenport December 6 - 21 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 7:00pm Get your tickets to this laugh-packed award-winning musical comedy! A foot-stomping, rafter-raising musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the Altar Boyz delight their audience. Performing a full set, including their signature hits “Rhythm In Me,” “The Calling” and “I Believe,” the Boyz question their loyalty to each other and ask whether or not faith is really holding them together. In the end, they deliver a message of unity: “there is no star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.” RATED: PG RUN TIME: 90 mins Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/altar-boyz-tickets/> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/altar-boyz-cast> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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Mary Bridget Davies ROCKS Beck Center for the Arts
by Julie Gilliland 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Beck Center For The Arts Announces Tony Nominee(r), Mary Bridget Davies Live In Concert Featuring Songs from Janis To Alanis and Returning As The Narrator In Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lakewood, OH - Beck Center for the Arts is<https://www.beckcenter.org/> thrilled to once again shine the spotlight on Mary Bridget Davies, beloved local superstar and Tony nominee(r). Beck Center will present Mary Bridget Davies and her band in a T.J. Armand, Carl H. Paiva JP, and Bev Ragovoy production of Mary Bridget Davies Live In Concert: Janis to Alanis in the Senney Theater on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., promoting her new compilation album Don't Compromise Yourself<https://open.spotify.com/album/1QTV2ub8U1hZwdT0MysXzq?si=BpvleHCOS3Stnn5BFG…>. Mary Bridget Davies also returns to star in Beck Center for the Arts' production as The Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/joseph2>, after a sold-out run last holiday season in Lakewood. Fresh off the limited-run performing her Tony Award(r) nominated role as Janis Joplin in London's West End, the critics were wowed by her mind-blowing performance and wrote: "An absolute powerhouse of a performer," Theatre & Tonic, "She oozes star power," What's On Stage, and "Mary Bridget Davies is astonishing as the legendary soul-stirring singer," London Theatre. Her new concert is a dynamic musical journey celebrating such iconic artists as Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morissette, and other iconic female musical artists. Featuring hit songs such as "Piece of My Heart," "The Best," "You Oughta Know," and many more, Mary's dynamic show and powerful vocals are sure to rock the Senney Theater! Tickets are $49 per person, plus a $5 per ticket service fee, and go on sale Saturday, October 19, 2024 at noon at BeckCenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater> and 216-521-2540. Purchase the concert and musical tickets in the same sales transaction and receive a discount of $5 off each ticket for each production at 216-521-2450. This offer is not good on prior sales or multiple discounts. Beck Center for the Arts is also thrilled to boast the return of Mary Bridget Davies as The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Running December 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025, in the Senney Theater, this musical is guaranteed to bring the whole family together to enjoy all genres of music and a brilliantly colorful production. The 2024 production sold out and broke all box office records. This beloved musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical Director, Larry Goodpaster, alongside Director Scott Spence, create a hit for all ages on the Senney Theater stage. Lauren Marousek delivers eye-catching choreography. This compelling family-friendly musical is irresistibly entertaining. Patrons go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of father Jacob. If only his brothers agreed! Artistic Director and director of the return of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Scott Spence, presenter of Janis to Alanis stated, "It brings us such joy to be able to continue to share the immense talents of this Artist. Having just returned from a wildly successful London run as Janis Joplin (reprising her Tony-nominated performance) we are thrilled to have Mary Bridget in concert for these two nights only!" Running December 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025, in the Senney Theater, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat runs on the additional dates of THURSDAYS December 12 at 7:30 pm, December 19 at 7:30 pm, 2024, and January 2, 2025. Saturday, December 7, is 2:30 pm ONLY; Saturday, December 14, is 2:30 pm ONLY; Saturday, December 21, is 2:30 pm ONLY; Saturday, December 28, 2024, is 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm; and Saturday, January 4, 2025, is 2:30 pm ONLY. Tickets on sale now at BeckCenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/joseph2> Ticket prices range from $41 (adults), $37 (for seniors 65 and older), $20 for students with valid ID, and $15 for children between five and 12 years of age. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at the time of purchase. Adults and seniors save $5 off theater tickets when they use promo code SON before Nov 27, 2023. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performance is 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general admission seating for just $15. Smart Seats are available for each performance at just $15 per person. Recommended for ALL ages (5 years old and older). For more information on Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, please visit beckcenter.org. Purchase the concert and musical tickets in the same sales transaction and receive a discount of $5 off each ticket for each production at 216-521-2450. This offer is not good on prior sales or multiple discounts. "Jubilant... What keeps the show alive is its delight in simple storytelling, the bounce of Tim Rice's lyrics and the merry eclecticism of Andrew Lloyd Webber's score, which embraces country and western, calypso, French Chanson and Elvis-style rock... There is wit in Lloyd Webber's willingness to try different styles and in Rice's verbal dexterity." - Michael Billington, The Guardian This musical is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts, 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. For those who crave more Mary Bridget Davies tunes in their life, they can purchase her album, Don't Compromise Yourself, here.<https://orcd.co/marybridgetdavies> 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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Cleveland Dance Fest Returns for it's 9th Year
by Elyse Morckel 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

*3-day dance festival located in Cleveland!* *november 22nd, 23rd & 24th* Every November, *The Movement Project *hosts *Cleveland Dance Fest <https://www.themovementproject.org/about-the-festival>*, an annual 3-day festival featuring new works from local artists, the regional midwest, and beyond in our *Professional Concerts Series (4 concerts), Youth Showcase, Virtual Dance Film Gallery, and master classes for professional and pre-professional dancers.* This year's festival will feature over 175 artists representing the diverse ecosystem of dance. The Movement Project is committed to providing a sustainable and equitable experience for artists, providing them with fair compensation, resource support, high quality production values, and above all an experience that values the diverse and inclusive gathering of artists to share their work to audiences in an accessible and affordable format. “I love the warmth and the care and the respect that we’ve gotten from the staff and the audiences at CDF for both years we have performed and taught. And it really has given me the courage to spread my wings as a choreographer and trust in the gifts that I have and the message that I want to share with the greater Cleveland community. Without the support of the staff (The Movement Project) I don’t know that I ever would have accomplished those things.” — Dr. Munirah Bomani, Caribe Conexion (CDF 2021 Emerging Works Concert Artist, CDF 2022 & 2023 Commissioned Artist) For festival schedule and to purchase tickets use the link: https://www.themovementproject.org/festival-schedule-tickets-24 For a full line-up of the artists presenting their work this year: https://www.themovementproject.org/meet-the-artists-24 To register for professional or pre-professional master classes: https://www.themovementproject.org/master-classes-24 *Elyse Morckel (she/her/hers)* Associate Director | Company Member 330.962.9547 | elyse(a)themovementproject.org https://www.themovementproject.org/

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Do you Know about Radio on the Lake Theatre? You Should!
by Margaret Reardon 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Radio on the Lake Theatre is a professional theater company specifically dedicated to the creative development and educational outreach of the audio arts.Garnering inspiration from the classic radio dramas of the 20th Century, the company creates opportunities for a new generation through script development, voice acting and sound effects instruction, educational initiatives and outreach to underserved communities, including low- and no-vision children and adults. Radio on the Lake Theatre seeks to become a guiding light for audio drama and podcasting in the Northeast Ohio region and beyond. VIsit our website <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/mission-vision> for more information. On a personal note, if you have worked with me on shows, fundraisers, events or other projects, you know my crazy energy when I am energized by something. And I am energized by this! Email me margaret(a)radiothelaketheatre.org if you want to chat and get on our mailing list. You can also follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/radioonthelaketheatre/> and Threads <https://www.threads.net/@artsradio>! Many exciting things and opportunities are in the works. Take care everyone. Margaret Margaret -- Margaret Reardon | she/her Development Coordinator Radio on the Lake Theatre (216) 802 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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There's No Place Like Cleveland Public Theatre for the Holidays!
by Kim Furganson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents Three Unique Offerings for the Holidays! As only CPT can, the theatre is offering three unique alternative events around the holiday season. The events range from adults-only with the presentation of Northeast Ohio music scene darlings Church of Starry Wisdom<https://mail-cptonline.org/t/c/AQiG-A0QkLJEGNfLio4CIJ3r1BL4IieahWnR6opxlf2K…> kicking things off with a multi-media musical event for those who love rock music and/or are not looking for anything near traditional or even near "holiday," to the naughty, unconventional, all-inclusive burlesque that Cleveland Burlesque<https://mail-cptonline.org/t/c/AQiG-A0QkLJEGNfLio4CIJ7r1BKNGowUlGGujGGUjqD0…> offers. And we're wrapping the holiday season up with the premiere of a family-friendly Kwanzaa celebration by the crowd-pleasing Djapo Cultural Arts Institute<https://mail-cptonline.org/t/c/AQiG-A0QkLJEGNfLio4CIMn71BKIklo4tFCuQkAx4mXT…>. The Black Rose Experience<https://churchofstarrywisdom.com/album/2297343/the-black-rose> By Church of the Starry Wisdom<https://churchofstarrywisdom.com/> December 5 - December 8, 2024 7:30pm Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun, Gordon Square Theatre A multi-media theatrical rock event that combines the music of Church of Starry Wisdom with an immersive cinematic narrative. Set in a dystopian America, this event explores themes of rebellion and revelation in a fallen civilization. Don't miss this unique exploration of revolution and redemption. “…Imagine a mutant lab experiment combining the DNA of Prince and David Bowie singing lead vocals for the Sisters of Mercy. This is some of the best goth-rock I’ve heard live in at least 10 years.” –Vertigo Xi’an Xavier Tease the Season: A Holiday Burlesque Extravaganza (Part Deux)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/tease-the-season-a…> Conceived and produced by Bella Sin, presented by Cleveland Burlesque<https://www.clevelandburlesque.com/> & Cleveland Public Theatre December 12 - December 15, 2024 After a sold-out run last year, "Cleveland Burlesque Queen" Bella Sin and friends are back for a second adults-only evening of new burlesque, drag, aerials, live singers, and... more burlesque. This show is for 18+ only! The Light of the Kinara: A Kwanzaa Celebration<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/the-light-of-kinar…> By Djapo Cultural Arts Institute<https://www.djapo.com/copy-of-mission> December 19 – December 22, 2024 This vibrant performance guides viewers from an invocation of unity to a final reflection on faith. It is more than a celebration of Kwanzaa—it is a powerful reminder of the enduring light within us all, a light that shines brightest when we come together as a community, honoring our heritage and illuminating a future grounded in shared values. The celebration features spoken word, music and dance.  To purchase tickets, go to www.cptonline.org or contact the Box Office at 21631.2727 ext 501. All three events offer special VIP seating options with perks along with CPT’s Choose-What-You-Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/box-office/> option.

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Seussical features ASL Interpretation at Sunday's Matinee!
by Sarah Lynne Bailey 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Theatre Agápe presents Seussical the Musical! Seussical the Musical from Theatre Agápe returns on Friday for its 2nd and final weekend. At Sunday's matinee performance, ASL interpretation will be provided by The HeArd. ASL Interpretation is possible through generous funding from the Rotary Club of Cleveland. Experience Dr. Seuss as you’ve never seen it before! Theatre Agápe is putting their service where their art is. As their 2nd annual inclusive mainstage musical, rehearsals are underway for Seussical the Musical to be presented as an adaptive production. Implementing efforts to overcome barriers to entry, Theatre Agápe seeks to build a sustainable, inclusive, and adaptive theatrical experience for the benefit of ALL. The cast is filled with people of varying abilities – neurodivergence, developmental disabilities, physical limitations – who alongside neurotypical folks help to present the show. 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. Running November 15th-17th, all performances are held at The Cultural Arts Center at Disciples Christian Church on Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights. The facility is entirely ADA compliant, and further accommodations for accessibility can be made. All tickets are general admission and Pay-What-You-Like. All performances are sensory-friendly and will offer a Sensory Break Room. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce musical theater to “youngsters” or people who have felt too intimidated by a typical theater setting. Tickets can be purchased here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=thaga Curtain for Friday and Saturday performances is 7:30pm with doors opening at 7:00pm. Curtain for Sunday performances is 3:00pm with doors opening at 2:30pm. More information can be found at www.theatreagape.org.

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