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University School (Hunting Valley) seeks pianist for spring musical
by Devon Steve 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

University School (Hunting Valley) seeks a rehearsal and performance pianist for spring musical, The Lightning Thief. Dates/times: Audition week: 2/18-2/20, 4:00-7:00pm Rehearsals: Generally Monday, 2/24 – Thursday, 4/24, 4:00-7:00pm (some rehearsals may occur between 5:30-8:30pm depending on scheduling) Tech Week: 4/24-4/30 (schedule TBA) Performances: 5/1-5/3 (7pm curtain) Payment: $100/call Contact: If you or someone you know is interested, feel free to email me directly at dsteve(a)us.edu<mailto:dsteve@us.edu>.

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Start the year grounded in creativity and renewal! ✨
by Tessa Gaffney 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

As we step into a new year, let’s pause and reflect on the energy that fuels our creativity. In our demanding and uncertain world, working as an artist is often tied to constant production in order to survive. Regardless of the physical, financial, and mental toll, artists have to generate nonstop which easily leads to burn out. The truth is, creativity thrives not just on time, but on energy—renewed, nurtured, and aligned. It’s vital to reframe how we approach self-care with an understanding of the need for rest and recovery in the creative process. The next installment of our Artist Advancement Series is "Caring for Yourself: Artistic Leadership," a workshop designed for artists to reconnect with their energy, develop tools to balance artistic output with meaningful recovery, and grant themselves permission to rest. Through interactive exercises and reflective prompts, we’ll go beyond traditional notions of self-care and explore key dimensions of well-being. 💡 Thriving: Flourishing today and dreaming big for tomorrow 🌈 Wonder: Embracing challenge, awe, and innovation 🌟 Wisdom: Aligning purpose, vision, and genius 🔥 Fuel: Nourishing body, mind, and spirit 🎶 Flow: Finding presence and freedom in your art This workshop encourages letting go of perfectionism and embracing spontaneity through a mix of improvisation, group collaboration, guided reflection, and actionable tools. 🗓 *When*: Saturday, January 18 | 11 AM–2 PM 📍 *Where*: United Way of Summit & Medina, Akron, OH RSVP for FREE here <https://7m4c7nxm.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.catac-akron.com…>. Rediscover the freedom and vitality that fuel your artistic expression—join us and start the year grounded in creativity and renewal! -- [image: catac logo 4.png] *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture*

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE MILLENNIAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE AREA PREMIERE OF THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL "THE PROM" AT THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE!
by The Millennial Theatre Company 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2024* *Broadway Musical "The Prom" to Premiere at The Youngstown Playhouse, Presented By The Millennial Theatre Company!* *YOUNGSTOWN, OH*– The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is proud to present the Broadway musical *The Prom* at The Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH 44511) during their 100th year anniversary on January 3-5, 10-12. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30PM and Sunday performances begin at 2:30 PM. *The Prom* follows four fading Broadway stars who are in desperate need of a new stage. In hopes that the heated controversy will give their careers some shine, they make their way to a small town in Indiana where a high school senior and her girlfriend are banned from attending their school’s prom. Director Joe Asente said that this production of *The Prom* is more timely now than ever, "This show is an important one for our time. In an era where the rights and needs of the LGBT community are under attack almost every day and where the divide between the two political parties could not be greater, this show shows us that perhaps we have more in common than what makes us different and perhaps, if we learn to truly love our neighbor, our world could be a happier and more inclusive space for all of us". Asente continued, "*The Prom* is a perfect show that not only has catchy tunes, high energy choreography, and an important message, but it also delivers it through witty and hilarious dialogue. Truly, this is one of the funniest shows I have ever had the pleasure to direct, and it has been on our short list for years. We hope that Youngstown audiences will give a chance to an unfamiliar show, and with a cast as stacked as the one we have assembled, this is truly a production that is not to be missed!" MTC has assembled an incredible cast for this production's area premiere, including some iconic Youngstown theatre veterans as well as some new faces to the local theatre scene including Brooke May as Emma Nolan, Brandy Johanntges as DeeDee Allen, Ty Hanes as Barry Glickman, Brianna Rae Quinn as Alyssa Greene, Jackie Collins as Angie Dickinson, Nate Beagle as Trent Oliver, Colleen Chance as Mrs. Greene, Ben Doss as Sheldon Saperstein, Sam Early as Kevin, Edward Bazzell as Nick, Ashley Smith as Kaylee, Aubrey Vernon as Shelby, and John Cox as Mr. Hawkins, with an incredible ensemble including Ashley Graczyk, Michelle Jalbert, Sammie Gurd, Marissa Scott, John Weber, Alexandra Pappalardo, Paula Stephenson, Emma James, Megan Delaney, Danny Stephenson, Romerio Dawkins, Alyssa Moore, Darcie Lukiart, and Andy Scott. Directed by Joe Asente, choreographed by Danielle Mentzer, with musical direction by Ryan Lamb. Tickets start at $23 and are available online at www.millennialtheatre.org OR https://www.youngstownplayhouse.org. For promotional photos, please click HERE <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DP0PuhTlYxDiVSS5tANxKRobDIfTcslI?us…> For more information regarding this performance please connect with MTC via Facebook, Instagram (@mtc_theatre), or email millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com *About the Millennial Theatre Company:* The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website millennialtheatre.org, as well as their Facebook and Instagram (@mtc_theatre). ##### The Millennial Theatre Company *• www.millennialtheatre.org <http://www.millennialtheatre.org>* "Creating Quality Theatrical Experiences With, For, and Of a Generation"

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The Last Ornament Casting Call
by Rob Grant 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

Audition Sheet for The Last Ornament Title: The Last Ornament Written and Directed by: Rob Grant III Filming Location: Cleveland, Ohio Filming Date: January 20, 2025 (MLK Day) Compensation: Unpaid. Provided: Food, footage for your reel, and IMDb credit. Non-union ------------------------------ Notes for ActorsThis is a character-driven story focusing on emotional nuance and connection. The story centers on reconciliation and rediscovery in a strained relationship.Characters Note: The identities of these characters are written for Black, African American, Latin, and Indigenous peoples/persons to authentically reflect the story’s cultural themes. Actors who identify with these backgrounds are encouraged to submit. Ages 20 and up. Please interpret them in a way that resonates with you. Safiya - Description: A determined individual. Safiya carries a quiet intensity and is descisive in their actions. They balance sternness with hesitant moments of vulnerability. - Key Tones: Stern, soft, reflective, emotionally guarded. Malik - Description: A introspective individual. Malik often uses humor to navigate through emotional challenges. - Key Tones: Earnest, soft, with a touch of playful sarcasm. ------------------------------ Audition Instructions - Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025 by 11:00pm EST - Submission Format: Video audition. Showcase your interpretation of the character’s tone and emotion. Ensure clear audio and video quality. - Material: Memorize the provided sides for your chosen character. Email Submissions to: thelastornament2025(a)gmail.com Subject Line: "The Last Ornament Audition - [Character Name] - [Your Name]" ------------------------------ Additional Requirements Tell Us a Story: In addition to your performance, please include a short video (1-2 minutes) sharing a life-changing moment that impacted who you are today. The story can be funny, heartfelt, or reflective - we’re looking to see you. ------------------------------ We’re thrilled to see your interpretations and are excited to bring The Last Ornament to life with you!

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A couple more PLAYWRIGHTS for 24-Hour Theatre Challenge.
by Matt Smith 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown is looking for a couple more PLAYWRIGHTS at any level for our 24-Hour Theatre Challenge THIS WEEKEND, January 3rd and 4th! If interested, sign-up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0C45A8A92DA5FE3-53874821-24hour If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: bluemacaroontheater(a)gmail.com

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Workshop Players' Auditions - "Pack of LIes" by Hugh Whitemore
by Workshop Players 29 Dec '24

29 Dec '24

WORKSHOP PLAYERS AUDITIONS PACK OF LIES BY HUGH WHITEMORE by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. TIME: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Workshop Players Theater 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. Amherst, Ohio SYNOPSIS: In the early 1960s, loyalty, duty and friendship conflict with one another in suburban London when an ordinary family is enlisted by MI5, Britain’s intelligence agency, to keep watch on its neighbors and best friends who, the Jacksons are shocked to discover, are suspected Russian spies. ROLES: [Note: Actors must be able to play the ages indicated. Some characters have British accents.] Barbara Jackson (40s)– Stay-at-home English wife and mother who becomes increasingly distressed over the government’s intrusion into her home Bob Jackson (40s)– Husband and father, generally content with life, who must balance family stability with duty to country Julie Jackson (16-17)– Bright, outgoing British high school student who, of course, spends time with a boy of whom her mother disapproves Stewart (40+)– Courteous but quietly intimidating MI5 agent who treats candor as just another item in his toolbox Helen Kroger (45+)– Vivacious, slightly vulgar but inoffensive American neighbor of the Jacksons whom Bob describes as a “Dizzy Lizzy” Peter Kroger (50+)– Helen’s husband, an affable antiquarian book dealer whose mysterious business activities mask more nefarious schemes Thelma (25-35)– Well-mannered “ex-regular army girl” assigned to the Jackson home by Stewart to surveil the neighborhood Sally (25-35)– Pleasant second agent assigned to the Jackson home by Stewart (appears briefly in Act II) Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Production dates are April 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, 2025. For more information, contact the director, Brad Sales, at hanlonsrazor(a)msn.com. -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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Kick Off 2025 with Classes at Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 29 Dec '24

29 Dec '24

Are you ready to challenge yourself and grow as an actor? Our January classes are still open for registration. Sign-up today before we run out of spots! In-Person Classes: Meisner Technique: Mondays 6:30–8:30PM ET | Wednesdays 6–8PM ET On Camera Commercials & Industrials: Wednesdays 4:30–6PM ET On Camera Auditions: Sundays 5–7PM ET Improv: Sundays 7–9:30PM ET Online Classes: Meisner Technique: Sundays 6–8PM ET | Mondays 1–3PM ET | Tuesdays 5–7PM ET | Tuesdays 7–9PM ET | Tuesdays 10PM–12AM ET | Wednesdays 6–8PM ET | Thursdays 12–2PM ET Script Analysis: Mondays 7–9PM ET Improv: Thursdays 7–9PM ET The Business of Acting: Fridays 7–9PM ET New students: You can sign up for a FREE class audit to see what we’re all about. Contact us https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact Don’t wait—spots fill up fast! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/classes

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Shakespeare Verse & Stage Combat classes; $25--LINK INCLUDED
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 28 Dec '24

28 Dec '24

Ohio Shakespeare Festival offers Shakespeare acting and Stage Combat classes this January. $25 per class [ www.ohioshakespeare.com/workshops ]( http://www.ohioshakespeare.com/workshops ) Classes are 90 minutes and take place at our indoor stage at Greystone Hall (Akron). Take one or both. These make great experience gifts for the Shakespeare (or stage combat!) fan in your life, or it is a great way to prep for audition season this spring. Shakespeare text Workshops Sunday Jan 12, 12pm 90 minutes Join Associate Artistic Director Tess Burgler for 90 minutes of acting work focused on Shakespeare’s text. Learn to approach verse naturally (no more “Shakespeare voice”) and lose any Shakesfear you may have. We will look at ways that verse and heightened language help the actor make strong and exciting choices using John Barton’s method of text analysis. This class will be beneficial to novices and experienced actors alike. Verse class is best for ages 12 and older. Stage Combat Class Sunday Jan 5, 12pm Sunday Jan 19, 12pm Join Resident Fight Director Ryan Zarecki for an introduction to stage combat class. 90 minutes of learning the safety and partnering techniques to make stage violence look real (and real cool) in an environment where collaboration, communication, and consent are paramount. Students will learn basics of footwork, slaps, punches, falls, and beginning sword play. (The same workshop is held on both dates. Please choose one to attend.) Stage combat student must be 14+ years old. No exceptions—sorry! [ www.ohioshakespeare.com/workshops ]( http://www.ohioshakespeare.com/workshops )

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Auditions for Sankofa, a new play in development at Playhouse Square
by Education Auditions 27 Dec '24

27 Dec '24

Playhouse Square Audition Announcement UPDATED DATES FOR REHEARSAL + WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE SANKOFA (WORKING TITLE) Written by: Lisa Langford Directed by: Ananias J. Dixon Assistant Directed by: Nina Domingue Choreography by: Treva Offutt AUDITION DATES: Friday January 3rd 6:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday January 4th 11:00am - 5:00pm CALLBACKS (by invitation): Sunday January 5th 11:00am - 5:00pm Callbacks will include scene work and dancing FOR INITIAL AUDITIONS: -All actors must prepare two contrasting, contemporary monologues. Both monologues should not exceed 3 minutes total. -To receive an audition slot, please send an email to EDUauditions(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:EDUauditions@playhousesquare.org>. This email should include your headshot, resume, and which audition day you'd like to attend. -After you submit your interest, you will then receive a specific audition time on the day you requested, validation for parking downtown, and instructions on where to park and how to enter the Playhouse Square complex. This is a paid position for Non-Equity Actors. We are casting roles for a reading that will be held in March (including two days of rehearsal) and a longer workshop rehearsal period and performance in June. REHEARSAL DATES: Actors must be available for ALL rehearsal times. March Dates Tuesday March 18th 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday March 19th 10:00am - 5:00pm READING IN THE WESTFIELD STUDIO THEATRE Wednesday March 19th 7:00pm - 9:00pm August Dates - UPDATED REHEARSAL + PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP DATES Monday August 4th 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday August 5th 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday August 6th 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday August 7th 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday August 8th 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday August 11th 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday August 12th 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday August 13th 10:00am - 5:00pm PERFORMANCE ON MIMI OHIO STAGE Wednesday August 13th 4:00pm PLEASE NOTE: Following this final workshop performance, SANKOFA will have a performance run in February 2026 at Playhouse Square. These are school performances which take place during the day. Those cast in this workshop are not guaranteed roles in that run, but they will be strongly considered. To that end, please audition only if you are planning to be in Cleveland through February 2026. Additionally, if you're a college student in a local theatre or musical theatre program, please secure permission to audition for this project from your faculty before submitting your audition materials. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS - In addition to playing their title character, each actor also plays multiple roles throughout this ensemble show. All actors must be strong movers and improvisers. We are looking for 5 actors to fulfill the following roles: ROYCE: m., African American, high school senior, basketball player, handsome, charming, not as good a student as he could be. Also plays Langston Hughes, Henry Johnson, and Ras the Exhorter MAISIE: f., African American, high school senior, Royce's twin sister, sassy, quick-witted, reality TV aficionado, great dancer, good student but focused only on the things she cares about, e.g. money, fame, clout. Needs to move well. Also plays Homesteader, Cindy, and Woman in the Window DREAMA: f., African American, high school senior, Royce's girlfriend, sweet, demure, thoughtful, deeply committed to the study of history, headed for Stanford. Also plays Kanku and Zora Neale Hurston HECTOR: m., Afro-Latino, high school senior, Royce's best friend, Maisie's boyfriend, excellent wingman, loyal friend, loves music, great dancer, wants to be a D.J., might join the military. Also plays Harlem Hell fighter, Clive the DJ, Hubert, and Needham LAMARCUS: m., African American, high school senior, Royce's nemesis, star basketball player at a rival high school, great student, also headed for Stanford. Needs to move well. Also plays Mansu Musa, Buffalo Soldier, Alain Locke, and Break Dancer

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82nd Street Theatre Auditions Student Edition Sound of Music
by 82nd Street Theatre 27 Dec '24

27 Dec '24

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For Sound of Music, Student Edition SHOW DATES March 6-8, 2025 *Auditioning students in Grade 4 through Grade 12* *(limited roles for younger students)* Sunday, January 5, 4-7 PM OR Monday, January 6, 6-9 PM *(You only need to attend ONE of the audition dates, and stay for the whole time)* REHEARSALS: Wednesdays, 6-9, Saturdays 2-5, Sundays 4-7 Rehearsals begin Saturday, January 11. Director Debbie Taylor Our auditions are held with all actors together. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we ask that students stay for the whole time. Please be prepared to sing up to 32 bars of a show tune or Disney song acapella and you will do some reading from the script. There may also be a short dance audition. (no preparation needed) Find more information here: Audition Website <https://alcc.cc/Auditions> Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Direct inquiries to 82(a)alcc.cc

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