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Auditions for the Akron All-City Musical Disney's The Little Mermaid
by Akron Civic 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

AUDITION FOR THE 2024 ALL - CITY MUSICAL – Disney’s The Little Mermaid Auditions & performances will be held at the Akron Civic Theatre AUDITIONS: TUESDAY, FEB. 20TH FROM 5:00 pm -9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 FROM 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm CALLBACKS ON TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 2023 - 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm Directed by Francine Parr PERFORMANCES TO TAKE PLACE: JUNE 7, 8, & 9th, 2024 REHEARSALS BEGIN: APRIL 21ST, 2024 CAST INFORMATION: A WIDE ARRAY OF ROLES FOR FEMALES AND MALES. SIGNUP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AAA922A4FAC43-46285639-theakron?fbcl… *Ariel* A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind-hearted. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 *Prince Eric* A human monarch who has no interest in taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2 *Grimsby* Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: C3 *Flounder* A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2 *King Triton* King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 *Sebastian* A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 *Flotsam* An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3 *Jetsam* An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: B2 *Ursula* The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned in childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3 *Chef Louis* The French palace chef is diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 *Ensemble* Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS, GRADES 9 - 12 OF SUMMIT AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS AND AGE-APPROPRIATE HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS. AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AND CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING: ALLCITYMUSICALAKRON(a)GMAIL.COM ALL PERFORMERS SHOULD PREPARE 2 CONTRASTING BROADWAY-STYLE SONGS OF 32 BARS EACH. A MOVEMENT AUDITION WILL BE HELD AS PART OF CALLBACKS. EACH PERSON AUDITIONING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO COMPLETE A LIST OF ALL POTENTIAL SCHEDULE CONFLICTS.

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1 more weekend for Les Mis
by Nina Fisher 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

WELLINGTON, OH - February 1, 2024 - Les Misérables: School Edition, the iconic musical based on Victor Hugo's famous novel, is set to captivate audiences at the Patricia Lindley Center for Performing Arts in Wellington. This production is presented by The MAD* Factory, a theatre non-profit aimed to empower and inspire people through music, art and drama. Featuring two exceptional casts, the Red Cast and the Black Cast, audiences will have the opportunity to experience the depth and talent of a diverse group of young performers. Both casts showcase performers from 15 different school districts across Cuyahoga, Erie, Lorain, *and orange counties. * Those interested in seeing the show have multiple opportunities to do so, with performances scheduled for the Red Cast on February 2, 3, and 4 and the Black Cast on February 9, 10, and 11. Directed by a dedicated production team led by Amber Michalak, the show follows the life of Jean Valjean, a former convict trying to redeem himself in 19th-century France. Valjean has spent many years in prison for a crime he did not commit. When he finally gets released, he is relentlessly chased by Inspector Javert, who is convinced that Valjean can never escape his dark past. Don't miss the chance to experience the classic tale of Les Misérables presented by talented young actors at the Patricia Lindley Center. Tickets can be purchased online at the MAD* Factory website www.madfactory.org, or in person at the Patricia Lindley Center during performances. Will you join in our crusade? For more information and ticket reservations, please visit www.madfactory.org or call 440-219-1669.

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Teatro Público de Cleveland's workplace dramedy ALTER starts tomorrow and you can Choose What You Pay!
by Kim Furganson 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público de Cleveland present ALTER<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/alter-2/> Written by Tania Benites Directed by Kari Barclay February 8-24, 2024 ALTER explores the difficulties of being a quiet person in a loud world, toxic self-help culture, and the myth that you must always be leveling up to be successful.” ―Tania Benites, playwright Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público de Cleveland present the highly anticipated World Premiere of ALTER by Tania Benites. ALTER is a horror/thriller-flavored dramedy which performed to sold-out houses when it was presented in CPT’s Test Flight 2023<https://www.cptonline.org/test-flight/>, an annual developmental program for writers of all levels. About the Play Using a self-help book titled “Hypnosis for Self-Confidence,” customer service representative Maria seeks ultimate self-improvement to succeed in the corporate world. However, she soon discovers that the best version of herself may be her worst enemy. The play will be performed in English with Spanish supertitles. Featuring: Alisha Caraballo, Mónica A. Cerpa Zúñiga, Sylka Edmonson, Andrea de la Fuente, Lionel Morales, Rajah Morales, David L. Munnell Ticket and Show Information (runtime is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission) The play is performed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and one Monday at 7:00pm, and two Sundays at 3:00pm in CPT’s intimate James Levin Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Sundays are Covid-Conscious performances when patrons are required to wear masks. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/plan-your-visit/> for all COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Every Ticket is Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announces-…> from $1 to $40 and can be purchased at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or through the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. Your ticket to the following performances includes some perks! Opening Night (Saturday, February 10, 2024)―Your ticket includes entry into the post-show celebration which includes beverages and appetizers. Free Bev Friday ―Your ticket includes FREE post-show beverages for every Friday night performance! NEW! Market Monday (Monday, February 19, 2024)! Ticket includes admission to a pre-show pop-up market spotlighting local Latine vendors from 6pm to 7pm followed by the 7pm performance of ALTER that evening. The line-up of vendors includes: Dalhia Coffee Co<https://dahliacoffeeco.com/>., Jossi’s Bakery<https://www.jossisbakery.com/>, AlmaVision: Cultura y Más<https://www.instagram.com/almavisioncle/>, and Kenron, a local visual artist. ALTER in the news! WKYC We the People<https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/…> Cleveland.com/Plain Dealer<https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/01/dark-comedy-alter-at-clevel…> LaMega<https://www.facebook.com/LaMegaCleveland/videos/7053426881446564>

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Auditions for Bartenders and When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet at TMPAC on March 3 and 4
by Claudia Lillibridge 07 Feb '24

07 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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Ensemble's "Mother Courage & Her Children" opens Friday!
by Ensemble Theatre 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

*Ensemble Theatre* kicks off the new year with one of the great plays of the 20th century! Opening Friday! Only a handful of tickets available for opening night! *MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN* *By Bertolt Brecht. Translated by Tony KushnerMusic Composition by Duke Special* *Co-Directed by Rebecca Moseley & Ian Wolfgang Hinz* *F**eaturing the amazing talents of an ensemble of local Cleveland actors ::* *Laura Rauh, Joseph Milan, Dan Zalevsky, Kyle Huff, Leah Paige Smith, **Kierstan Kathleen Conway, Michael J. Montanus, Santino Montanez, Emily Terry, Ariana Starkman, Kelly Dunn, Mattie Blick, Jabri Little, Kennan **Carosielli, & Liam Zalevsky!* *Mother Courage* was first performed in Zurich in 1941 and is often seen as Brecht's greatest work. Remaining a powerful indictment of war and social injustice, it is an epic drama set during the Thirty Years' War. The plot follows the resilient Mother Courage who survives by running a commissary business that profits from all sides. As the war claims all of her children in turn, the play poignantly demonstrates that no one can profit from the war without being subject to its terrible cost also. *“The translation, by American playwright Tony Kushner, is fast-moving, articulate, and reaches the heart of Brecht's reasonings" -Daily Express**The play received its American premiere at The Cleveland Playhouse in 1958! <https://www.clevelandmemory.org/playhouse/timeline.html>* February 9th - 25th, 2024. *Notre Dame College** :: Administration Building :: **Performing Arts Center* 4545 College Rd. :: South Euclid, OH 44121 **Opening Night reception (2/9) Catered by The Little Grapevine!! (Wine, finger foods, desserts!)* Visit:* https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/mother-courage <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/mother-courage>* for more information! *Run Time* :: 2 hrs & 30min. There will be one 10 minute intermission. *Content Advisory:* This production contains *strong language* and *themes.* *$15-$35*. *Fridays & Saturdays* @7:30pm. *Sundays* @2:00pm. *Pay What You Can Opening Weekend (February 9th-11th) as well as February 18th & 25th. Senior, Student, Military, & Group Discounts available! Contact our box office for more information. * *For Tickets* :: *216-321-2930 *:: *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org* <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org> *Online*: * https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/mother-courage <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/mother-courage>* *Here is a link to DIRECTIONS to our new location <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/contact/directions>.* Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. * *Please note we are not in the Regina Auditorium. * *We are so thankful for Notre Dame College and our supporters throughout Northeast Ohio! Join the Ensemble today!* *Come out and support these amazing local artists! We look forward to seeing you in our audience! * *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/>*

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I Never Saw Another Butterfly plays this weekend in Elyria
by Rachael Endrizzi 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Spark Theatre Company presents a public performance of I <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nn1p0wtcMW4nURVXSnqNd9TIHSXD5fNJYrwsfU95hP…> Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti this Saturday, February 10th, at 2:00pm. Normally only available for in-school assemblies, this Saturday's performance is open to the general public. *I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY* Cirigliano Studio Theatre, Stocker Arts Center 1005 Abbe Rd. N, Elyria, OH 44035 $9 adults, $8 students Irena, a prisoner of Terezin concentration camp, teaches children when there is nothing to teach with, helps to give them hope when there is little reason for hope, and creates a world of laughter, of flowers, and butterflies behind the barbed wire. Based on the true stories of some of the 15,000 children who passed through the camp, this is a story of how butterflies became a symbol of defiance, making it possible for them to live on and play happily while waiting to be transported. Recommended for grades 4-12 55-60 Minutes including talkback with actors *WARNING: This production takes place in a World War II concentration camp. It is not recommended for students under age 10. Themes: World War II, Poetry, Literature, Hope, Friendship Directed by: Rachael Endrizzi. Stage Managed by: Truth Alice Taylor. Starring: Caitlin Zickefoose, Angela Baker, and Mike Frye Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://www.sparktheatre4youth.org/public-performance -- Rachael Endrizzi Producing Artistic Director Spark Theatre Company *www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org <http://www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org>* 440-707-6887

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CWRU Spring Concert: Vitromer
by Katherine Averill 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance continues its 2023-2024 season with Vitromer, a thesis concert featuring Master of Fine Arts candidates Joel K. Linebach and Chengyao Zhou. Vitromer features the candidates in solos, duets, and ensemble works. Performances are March 21, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2:30 p.m. All performances are located at Mather Dance Center on the Case Western Reserve campus. Both candidates created ensemble works featuring graduate students and undergraduate dance majors and minors. Joel Linebach’s - MER - utilizes selected concepts from polymer physics and biology to inspire the generation of a wide range of dynamic movements for a cast of nine dancers. Through spatial arrangements of groups of varying sizes and an interplay of dynamics across the groups, the work emulates Brownian dynamics of biochemical molecules and biological systems. Zhou’s Motion Ink is loosely inspired by abstract expressionist paintings, with music by Travis Lake. This sextet uses dancers’ sweeping movements and linear paths as well as shapes and tableaus to simulate a painter's brush strokes on a canvas. The interaction of different bodies generates a variety of unique images, exploring the endless possibilities that arise from the combination of movement and expression; yet unlike a canvas that can be viewed over and over, each movement is transient, existing only in the present moment. In addition to creating larger ensemble groups, both candidates will perform in their own choreography. Zhou dances a solo entitled The First Time of Death which takes its inspiration from a line in an ancient Chinese poem: "Wildfires burn endlessly, but with the arrival of spring winds, life is reborn." Set to music by Chen Yi, this solo incorporates movements that inherently weave moments of regret and struggles with growth and revival to portray a journey of resilience and revitalization. Like Zhou, Linebach will be featured not only as a choreographer, but as a dancer. In his trio Cerulean, Linebach begins his ‘ode to the motion of water’ with a solo of sweeping movements that travel through space evoking qualities of water in various forms. As other dancers enter, the trio carves through the space, channeling and cascading in patterns with flowing movements, often swirling, bursting, and spouting like water itself. Kinetic Echoes, Linebach’s quartet in which he also dances, is a culmination of research funded in part under the auspices of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University with a Graduate Research Grant. Investigating the use of wearable technology in exploring the intersection of movement and sounds generated through movement in a contemporary dance was the cornerstone of Linebach’s creative research. Returning after its premiere in 2023, Shall we drink a cup of tea before we leave? choreographed by Zhou, is a quartet inspired by the traditional Sado tea ceremony. At the heart of the choreography is a sense of a "once in a lifetime" moment that we might all experience at some point in time. All knowing of the sense of impermanence, the host or hostess treats their guests with reverence and honor while the guests simultaneously reciprocate to create a harmonious atmosphere. Ticket Information Tickets are $10 for students with ID, $12 for seniors age 60+ and CWRU personnel, and $15 for general admission. Reservations are now open, and may be made by calling (216) 368-5246 or online at https://case.edu/artsci/dance/news-and-events/ticket-reservations

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Last Weekend to Catch Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Avon Lake
by Janine Mackert 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

*Last Weekend to Catch Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Avon Lake* Mighty Goliath Productions (MGP) in Avon Lake is excited to present Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame for one more weekend. *Remaining Show Dates Are*: February 9 at 7:00 (Friday) February 10 at 1:30 (Saturday Matinee) February 10 at 7:00 (Saturday) Venue: Avon Lake Performing Arts Center 175 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake, OH Tickets: https://www.mightygoliath.com/ Digital Program Here: https://issuu.com/jmacgercak/docs/hunchback_digital_program?fbclid=IwAR2kvb… Written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz Book by Peter Parnell Directed by Timothy Richard Parks

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1000 new eyes on your business
by Anna Cerveny 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Want to put your business in front of 1000+ local dancers/dance supporters? Place an ad in the Cleveland Dance Project Season 13 Showcase Program. Ads must be received by March 20. All ads are full color, and can be sent to clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com in pdf or jpg form. Show is April 20 at Independence High School. Full page = $120 (8.5"h x 5.5"w) 1/2 page = $75 (4.25"h x 5.5" w) Business card = $40 Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Auditions at PGT
by Breanna Antoniades 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe Dramatized by Joseph Robinette Based on the book by C.S. Lewis Producing Artistic Director: Josh Erichsen Direction by Justin Edenhofer Production Manager: Breanna Antoniades Stage Manager: Autumn Stennett Auditions: Friday, February 23rd, 6-9:30pm Saturday, February 24th, 11-1:30pm Callbacks: If needed, Sunday, February 25th. Time TBD. Schedule: Rehearsals begin Monday, February 26th. Rehearsals will run Mondays - Fridays 6:30-10:00 PM Performance Dates are April 12- 21, 2024. Performances will be Fridays @ 7:30P, Saturdays @ 7:30P, and Sundays @ 2P. There will be 2 School Matinees for this performance, April 16th and 17th @ 10:30AM. School Excuse forms will be provided. NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Please prepare a one to two minute comedic or dramatic monologue that best displays your range. Additionally, if there is a specific skill or talent that you would like to have considered, please prepare to share! Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online via the available LINK <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-47706296-thelion>. Some roles are a paid opportunity. For a more detailed breakdown of roles, please visit our website HERE <https://www.playersguildtheatre.com>. For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. If you have any questions, please contact: Breanna Antoniades, Production Manager, breannalmorton(a)gmail.com. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one. *Breanna Antoniades* Production Manager Players Guild Theatre 6000 Frank Ave NW North Canton, OH 44720 www.playersguildtheatre.com

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