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Set Build/Design AND Lighting Designer for 9 to 5 at The Brecksville Theatre
by admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

The Brecksville Theatre is looking to fill the positions of Set Design/Build and Lighting Design for 9 to 5 the Musical Build can begin anytime after February 25 and needs to be completed by March 22. Lighting Design can be completed during Tech March 23-28. Please email admin(a)thebrecksvilletheatre.org mailto:admin@the to submit interest or for further details.

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Cain Park announces auditions for the 2024 Theater Season: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Big Fish, March 1 & 2, 2024.
by Cain Park 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Cain Park announces auditions for the 2024 Theater Season: *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* and *Big Fish*, March 1 & 2, 2024. Auditions will be held at the Cleveland Heights Community Center located at 1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. AEA contracts are available for both shows. All performers are compensated. You must bring sheet music in the proper key. No recorded tracks or acapella singing will be accepted. Audition Accompanist provided. Friday, March 1, 6-10pm Saturday, March 2, 10am-5pm Sunday, March 3, time TBD - Callbacks for both shows LINK TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME-SLOT: [ https://www.theaterforms.com/cainpark/putnam/auditionform/ <https://linkprotect.clevelandheights.gov/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaterform…> ] *LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOWS AND ROLES:* [https://cainpark.com/428/Auditions] -- *Cain Park* Ian Hinz IHinz(a)ClevelandHeights.gov o: 216-291-5796

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The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra featuring Giuliana Soscia
by Theresa Lesh 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Little Big Band is back! Joining the CJO Little Big Band next week is Giuliana Soscia – internationally renowned composer/arranger, conductor and pianist. Friday, February 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m. Bop Stop, 2929 Detroit Ave., Cleveland https://bit.ly/CJOGiulianaBOP <https://bit.ly/CJOGiulianaBOP?fbclid=IwAR0qK-hQuP927G8Psm_99UA7sCOg3Wz3G6Bi…> Saturday, February 24, 2024, 8:00 p.m. BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market St., Akron https://bit.ly/CJOGiulianaBLU <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCJOGiulianaBLU%3Ffbcl…> *Concerts are Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago For more info on ALL Cleveland Jazz Orchestra events, head to: clevelandjazz.org -- Theresa Lesh Managing Director, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra clevelandjazz.org

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Auditions for Bartenders and When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center, located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, is proud to announce auditions for its upcoming productions of Bartenders and When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet, on Sunday, March 3 and Monday, March 4. Performance dates are the first three weekends in May, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm. May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. DETAILS: BARTENDERS AUDITION INFO: Director: Sean Donovan There are over 1 million bartenders in the United States today. Meet six of them. Louis Mustillo (Mike & Molly, The Sopranos) brings you Bartenders: the ultimate tribute to the men who serve as friend, father, psychotherapist, and ego-booster to our cocktail-drinking nation. Every drink has a story. Characters: Bobby – Bartender for 32 yrs. Knows the trade inside and out. Smart. In command. Tough, but not a jerk. Good guy who doesn’t mess around. Like in the script, he’s giving the new kid a shot. It’s 9:30am, Midtown, upscale establishment. Richard – Good-hearted, sweet guy. If he didn’t bartend, he would be a writer or an artist. He is a bartender though and he’s quite fine with that. Loves New York more than anyone. He’s a good friend. Will do anything for you. Smart with his money but not cheap. He’s a romantic. He does not feel sorry for himself, even when he’s sad. It’s Christmas Eve and he’s tipsy, but not drunk. It’s 3am, 8 th Ave Saloon. Patty – NUTS, FUN, ODD. LOUD. Great bartender. Proud of his standing as a lifer bartender. Likes to get stoned, but far from your hippie, stoner type. Finds Joe Friday, hotdogs, broads, and tips all fascinating. It’s after his shift. 3 rd Ave. (Works at Smith & Woliensky Grill, 49th & 3rd Ave, Mon–Thurs, 7pm – 2am.) Benny – Old Time Queens bartender. Works at a corner saloon since 1977. Before that, another corner saloon. Twice divorced, gambler, drinker. Money problems. All he knows is bartending. 3:45am, Astoria, Queens. Jimmy – One-time high-rolling bar owner. Been in the business all his life. Lost it all to drugs. He’s HIV positive, not on death’s door, but also not a vision of health. He’s a survivor. He wants to live. He has not given up. Eddie – Slight lisp. Lazy tongue they call it. Looks like Hoss Cartwright. Uses his arms and hands as punctuation. He’s fun. He’s honest. He is classic. Please prepare a one minute monologue that tells a story and possibly cold reading from the script. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A9A72EA2FF2-47811430-bartenders Video submissions for BARTENDERS will be accepted if you are unable to be at the auditions. Please send them to BartendersTM(a)outlook.com AUDITION INFO FOR WHEN SHAKESPEARE’S LADIES MEET: When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet (with apologies to the Bard), by Charles George, directed by D. Keith Stiver. This is a one act comedy with an all-female cast. Auditions will be held on the afternoon of March 3, at the theatre, from 1:00 to 3:00. Readings will be taken from the script. If needed, additional dates will be announced. The play will run simultaneously with The Bartenders, the first three weekends of May 2024. The script describes the play (in part) as follows: Six of the most noted of Shakespeare’s heroines convene at the home of Juliet in Verona. They are, in addition to Juliet, Portia from The Merchant of Venice, Katharine from The Taming of the Shrew, Desdemona from Othello, Ophelia from Hamlet, and Cleopatra from Antony and Cleopatra. Juliet has just fallen in love with Romeo and the other five visit to instruct her in the art of successfully carrying out her romance. The characters: Juliet – aged between 18 and 25. Optimistic, but practical. She is also dubious about the advise she is receiving. Portia – aged 30+. Very “legal” in demeanor. Desdemona – aged 25 - 30. Young and starry-eyed from being “smothered with affection”. Cleopatra – aged 30 - 35. Very much a siren. Ophelia – aged 30+. Mad and dithery. Katharine – aged 40+. Strong and “shrewish”. The director is seeking as diverse a cast as possible. All ethnicities and physical types are encouraged to audition. If you have any questions, please contact Keith Stiver at revits8(a)gmail.com or by calling or texting 330.720.9330.

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ANCESTRA at Playhouse Square Feb. 22-Mar.3 - We will not be silenced!
by Theatre 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

------------------------------------------------ Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents ANCESTRA February 22 - March 3, 2024 The Outcalt Theatre (Playhouse Square) "We Will Not Be Silenced!" TICKETS: $5-$20<https://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-univ…> https://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-univ… Written by Holly Holsinger and Chris Szajbert Directed by Holly Holsinger ANCESTRA weaves a historical account of the pioneers for women’s rights with the intimate biography of a contemporary journalism student who writes about reproductive healthcare. When Cora’s methods take an unconventional turn, she is plunged into a crisis through which past and present begin to converge, illuminating a long history of silencing women through intimidation and violence. Warning: language and adult subject matter (abortion, threats of violence, discussion of abuse). Recommended for ages 14 and above. American Sign Language (ASL) supported performance: Thurs., Feb. 29, 2024 Sign Language Interpreters will be present to sign along with the live performance. Get $5.00 tickets for this performance with Discount Code ASL PROMO CODES GENERAL ADMISSION - $20.00 Promo Code Details STUCSU - $5.00 CSU Student (w/ID) ALUCSU - $10.00 CSU Alum FAC - $10.00 CSU Faculty/Staff (w/ID) ASL- $5.00 Sign Language Performance (Feb. 29, 2024 only) 1SEN - $10.00 Seniors 65+ NST - $10.00 Non-CSU student (w/School ID) GRP- $10.00 Groups of 10+ (CALL TICKET OFFICE FOR GROUPS, 216-241-6000) ANCESTRA TICKETS: $5-$20<https://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-univ…> https://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-univ… ------------------------------------------------

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DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST opens THIS WEEKEND at Olde Towne Hall Theatre!!!!
by Dena M. Warmuth 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Directed / Choreographed by: Nicole Tuttle - Robb Music Directed by: Randy Wysocky Special Choreography by: Heidi Wessell Freas Assistant Director: Larry Phillips Production Stage Manager: Dena M. Warmuth Assistant Stage Manager: Holly Masterson CAST: Belle - Macie Pachecho Beast - Michael Ryan Gaston - Noah Horner Cogsworth - Nathan Arnould Lumiere / Monsieur D'Arque - Joshua Foote Babette - Emily Plato Lefou - Trevor Knierim Madame De La Grande Bouche - Colleen Calvey Mrs. Potts - Emily East Chip - Peighton Motil Maurice - Steve Krebill The Rose - Briana Tuttle Ensemble - Jillian Palmer Isabel Strozewski Brynlei Moviel Chrissy Smith Staged at: The 8820 8820 Bender Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 Performance Dates and Times: February 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024 @ 7:30 PM March 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2024 @ 7:30 PM February 25 and March 3, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Ticket Prices (*We've had to raise prices recently due to losing our theatre home, but you can still expect the same high - quality, award-winning community theatre that you've come to expect from OTHT* !!!) $20.00 Adult $17.00 Senior / Child Tickets may be reserved by going to: othtnr.ludus.com For more information on this show and others (as well as general theatre information), please visit our website at: www.othtnr.com. Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International ( www.mtishows.com) Thanks for your support, and we hope to see you there!

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Kennelly Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE
by Laura Kennelly 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

If all your favorite musicals had a love child, *Ride the Cyclone* might be it. Funny, touching, philosophical and musical — above all musical — this Beck Center and Baldwin Wallace collaboration is a delightful, witty creation. Directed by Victoria Bussert and written by Canadians Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, this regional première features a small, but mighty troupe. (It is double cast; I saw the Raptor team.) See rest of review at https://coolcleveland.com/2024/02/theater-review-ride-the-cyclone-beck-cent…

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Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Auditions for STEP
by Melissa Crum 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

*Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Auditions for STEP 2024, celebrating 30 years of empowering artmaking!* *CPT’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) is a rigorous arts-based program* that provides hands-on job training and engages youth from Cleveland families in a powerful learning experience that develops job skills, academic achievement, and interpersonal skills. As part of this eight-week summer program, youth ages 14-19 work together to create, produce, perform, and tour their own play. This program is the longest-running arts-based workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions including those from the City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community. STEP is a Paid Artistic Opportunity. This year’s program will run from *June 10th-August 4th, Monday-Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm. Performances are scheduled during afternoons and evenings on weekdays and weekends from July 25th through August 4th.* *Audition Date: *Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 6:00pm-8:00pm *Location: * Auditions will be held at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave. Cleveland OH, 44102. *What to Prepare: * Young Artists should come prepared to perform 1 minute of material. This should highlight whatever talent you would like to showcase and can range from acting, singing, dancing, or even playing an instrument! (It’d be great to have an instrumental audition accompany an acting, singing, or dancing presentation.) *How to reserve my place: * To attend auditions please email Melissa Crum to reserve your spot. Email: mcrum(a)cptonline.org *Any Questions: * Please reach out to Melissa Crum, Artistic and Education Associate. Email: Mcrum(a)cptonline.org, Phone: 440-429-5876 -- Melissa Crum she/her/hers

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Cleveland Public Theatre is Hiring Teaching Artists for the STEP Program!
by Melissa Crum 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR THE STEP PROGRAM * Date: February 13th, 2024* *Author:* cptonline <https://www.cptonline.org/author/cptonline/> Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring *Teaching Artists* for our nationally recognized Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP). This is a temporary full-time position. Position begins *June 3rd, 2024 and ends no later than August 9th, 2024.* The STEP Teaching Artist salary is $600/wk, and the STEP Tech Assistant role earns between $500-600 per week. Set salaries are based on a candidate’s experience and range of skills. ------------------------------ *JOB DESCRIPTION* CPT is hiring Teaching Artists for the Student Theatre Enrichment Project. This role reports to Artistic and Education Associate, who serves as the Program Director for STEP. The STEP Teaching Artists are integral in guiding young artists in the creation of an original performance which tours throughout the greater Cleveland area. Teaching Artists additionally support the Technical Director and Associate Technical Director in the supervision of a group of teenagers (STEP Tech Team) implementing the set and sound needs for an outdoor touring show, including a basic sound system and typically, a 16’ x 20’ stage. The STEP Tech Assistant supports 6 hours of daily instruction in technical theatre skills and assists in supervising teens while building scenic elements. The position may require some extended hours but will average 35-40 hours a week. CPT summer programming will include up-to-date safety precautions for artists, staff, and patrons. ------------------------------ *PROGRAM DESCRIPTION* CPT’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) is an arts-based job training program that engages Cleveland teens in a powerful, 8-week intensive (4 weeks for Tech Team students) that focuses on excellence in performance, play creation, physical theatre, writing, production, and set design/construction. Students aged 14-19, presenting a wide range of performance experience, are eligible for participation and earn money while learning and practicing valuable job skills such as timeliness, communication, commitment, and teamwork. Under the guidance of CPT artists, teens develop an original play and then tour it to public greenspaces, theatres, and community organizations throughout the city of Cleveland. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions, including those from the City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Celebrating 30 years of empowering artmaking, STEP is the longest-running arts-based, job-training program in Cleveland and has been utilized as an international model for engaging youth. STEP ensembles, comprised primarily of Black and Brown artists, see themselves as a positive and inspirational force and are able to witness their work’s invaluable impact on the larger Cleveland community. Youth are onsite approximately 6 hours a day during creation and more while on tour. ------------------------------ *2024 STEP TEaching artist responsibilities include:* - Complete week of training (June 3-7, 9am-5pm) - Attend work hours (June 10th-August 7th, M-F, 9:30am-5:30pm). Hours will shift when on tour (July 25th-August 4th) and are tbd once the performance schedule is finalized - Following pedagogical practices as set forth by CPT Education leadership, creatively co- create curriculum for and instruct youth in theatre and arts techniques - Assist STEP Director in all areas of program facilitation - Implement all notes and directions given by STEP Director - Support in the creation and performance of a one-hour devised piece to be toured throughout Cleveland - Discuss class plans before implementation, alter when asked by STEP Program Director and/ or CPT Director of Education - Attend pre-and post-session meetings - Evaluate students and program - Document plans and implementation of programming - Purchase materials as needed - Properly record expenses according to preset guidelines, as applicable ------------------------------ *TO APPLY:* Interested candidates should email a cover letter of interest, a résumé, and three references to Melissa Crum, CPT Artistic & Education Associate, mcrum(a)cptonline.org . The subject header should read: [LAST NAME], STEP Teaching Artist. *No phone calls, please.* ------------------------------ *2024 STEP TECH INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:* - Supporting the implementation of curriculum and assisting during instruction around the basics of sound and stage setup - Leading and/or assisting in sound and stage setup - Supporting the management of a 2-week local tour with teens - Driving tour truck (small box truck—no special license required) - Basic set construction - Collaborating with the full STEP creative team - Acting as a strong role model for youth ------------------------------ *TO APPLY:* Interested candidates should email a cover letter of interest, a résumé, and three references to Joshua Smith, CPT Technical Director, jsmith(a)cptonline.org . The subject header should read: [LAST NAME], STEP Tech Intern. *No phone calls, please.* *CPT STAFF DESCRIPTION* CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing equity at all levels of the organization. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, grace, and passion. A majority of plays produced at CPT are by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists, and in the past four years, CPT has undertaken work to accelerate and formalize its growth to become a fully anti-racist organization. ------------------------------ *CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance. Its mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between eight to ten adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues and empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT is home to resident community ensembles Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, and CPT annually presents Station Hope, a large-scale community arts festival. CPT’s annual budget is around $2.5 million a year. CPT has 24 full-time staff members.* -- Melissa Crum she/her/hers

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE BKLYN THE MUSICAL THIS WEEKEND!
by Michael Stein 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

Audiences are raving about BKLYN - The Musical at Near West Theatre! With only one weekend left, make sure you get your tickets so you don't miss out on this phenomenal production! " Legitimately the best piece of theater I have ever seen. Bravo! I bought tickets to several other performances!" "I never attending a performance of live theatre and wanted to give a standing ovation after every number" "Near West Theatre once again delivered a masterpiece of a show. 90 minutes of powerhouse vocals and on a beautiful set that transports you immediately into Brooklyn NY. It is a non-stop showcase of talent and heart!" It is the best production I've seen in the northeast Ohio theater community in quite some time. The cast is immaculate, the direction is genius, and the music is non stop energy! If you have not seen this show you must!" Get tickets by visiting nearwesttheatre.org, calling our Box Office at 216-961-6391, or by clicking on the link in our bio. *B**est Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* www.nearwesttheatre.org

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