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Be part of 76th annual One World Day!
by Johnny Wu 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

DEADLINE IS APPROACHING! The 76th annual One World Day event is a day where all the ethnic groups and members of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens gathering together to celebrate Peace through Mutual Understanding. It will be held this year on Sunday, August 28th from 11am to 6pm at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Roads will be closed and everyone get to enjoy an outdoor fun with performances, culture, education, ethnic food, parade of flags, naturalization and welcoming ceremony, and many other activities. We want you to participate, be a Sponsor! Be a Volunteer! Be a Vendor! Be a Performer! or simply support the event by putting an advertisement in the program booklet (promote your events!) Visit https://www.clevelandoneworldday.org [1] for additional information, deadline is July 15th! Be part of what makes Cleveland great! #thisiscle -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver Covid Compliance Officer www.mdifilm.com [2] vimeo.com/mdifilm youtube.com/mdifilm inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing 2021 Corporate Vision's Media Innovation Award 2022 CorporateLiveWire Global Awards for Best Video Production Corporate Schedule a meeting with https://calendly.com/mdifilm/60min1 Producer (2015-Present) 76th Cleveland Cultural Gardens' One World Day August 28, 2022 www.clevelandculturalgardens.org [3] Co-Founder/Co-Producer Cleveland Asian Festival May 20-21, 2023 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub (since 2003) www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Links: ------ [1] https://mdifilm.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9f8f361a09b1b1c513d8ce84… [2] http://www.mdifilm.com [3] http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

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Auditions, Kinky Boots (Weathervane, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe 21 May '24

21 May '24

Auditions for Kinky Boots will take place on February 9 & 10 at Weathervane Playhouse in Akron. The production takes place from April 23 to May 17, 2020. Signups and more information can be found at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aaaa62aa2f49-kinky Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane Akron, Ohio 44313

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Hudson Players Auditions for Pump Boys and Dinettes Feb 4 & 5
by Michelle Dolciato 15 May '24

15 May '24

Pump Boys andDinettes: A Rollicking Visit to Small-Town America Auditions February 4th and 5th at 7pmBarlow Community CenterHudson, Ohio **WE WILL BEREQUIRING PROOF OF VACCINATION BEFORE AUDITIONING** Directed by: JaySigler Music Directed by: Tom Work Book, Lyrics, andMusic by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, andJim Wann 4M, 2F Performance dates:April 26,27; May 3,4,5*, 10,11,12*; 17,18, 2024 *special 2pm Sunday matinees Pump Boys andDinettes is a rollicking, down-home visit to small-town America at its verybest. Come on down to our neck of the woods and meet the "Pump Boys,"a quartet of petrol-pumping, song-swapping good ol' boys who keep the wheelsturning on Highway 57. When they're not busy filling up your tank, they'restrumming their guitars and harmonizing their voices to a lively mix ofcountry, rock, and pop tunes. Next door to thePump Boys' gas station is the Double Cupp diner, where the Cupp sisters, Prudieand Rhetta, dish up comfort food and smiles with all the fixin's. These twosassy ladies are always ready with a quip or a song, and their pies arelegendary. Together, the PumpBoys and the Dinettes create an irresistible blend of music, laughter, andsmall-town camaraderie that will leave you tapping your toes and grinning fromear to ear. So come on down to our little slice of Americana and experience thePump Boys and Dinettes for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Please bring sheetmusic for the accompanist and prepare at least a 16-bar audition song.Auditions may also include a movement exercise and reading from the script. The Hudson Playersis an all-volunteer community theater. We do not precast. All roles areavailable. For non-musicals please be prepared to read from the script. Questions: info(a)hudsonplayers.com Barlow Community Center 41 S Oviatt St, Hudson, OH 44236

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Auditions: Red Barn Youth Theater on Monday, April 18 and Wednesday April 20 at 4:30 pm
by Clague Playhouse 08 May '24

08 May '24

*Red Barn Youth Theater Auditions * for 2 one-acts: *Snow White Lite* by Jacob Dorn Directed by Richie Lynch and *The Great American Talent Show* by Joseph Robinette Directed by Greg Dziama *Audition Dates: *Monday, April 18 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and Wednesday April 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. *Show Dates: *July 22 - July 24, 2022 on Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. *The Plays: * 8-12 year olds will present *Snow White Lite*, an easy, breezy adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The FIVE dwarves don't need help with cooking or cleaning, so they hand Snow White a plunger and put her to work. When the wicked Queen, disguised in Groucho glasses, tries to finish her off, a quick response from Prince Heimlich saves her, and the day! Cast size is 8-10 characters. Rehearsals for *Snow White Lite* will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm starting on Monday, May 2, 2022. 13-17 year olds will present *The Great American Talent Show*. It is the final night of the yearlong TV talent show to end all talent shows! The finalists anxiously await their final shot at fame and fortune, while the three self-important judges cajole or praise the contestants in hilarious ways. Don't feel that your singing or dancing skills are great? Don't worry, neither are theirs! And wait until you hear who finally wins! Cast size is 8-10 characters. Rehearsals for *The Great American Talent **Show* will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm starting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Open auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. *For the safety of all involved, those wishing to audition must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. * No appointment is necessary. Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145. For more information, call the Clague Playhouse Box Office, 440-331-0403 Wed. thru Sat. from 1-6pm and leave a message for the directors. (The Box Office will be closed Wed., April 20). Our productions are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are recommended within the building. Please rest assured that every possible action and precaution will be taken to ensure that our staff, performers, and audience members will be as safe as possible. Seating may be limited to observe current State of Ohio and CDC guidelines.

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Musical Theater Audition - Little Shop of Horrors - North Canton, OH
by Debra Cardy 06 May '24

06 May '24

Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Don’t miss the chance to audition for this delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin). AUDITION (1176 S. Main Street, North Canton, OH (Stage Door Studios): Monday, May 8, Ages 16+ - In Person Audition 7:00-9:30pm Virtual Auditions are Accepted May 8th at 6:00pm PERFORMANCES: June 30 – July 2, 2023 DETAILS AND AUDITION FORM: www.stagedoorstudios.org/audition<http://www.stagedoorstudios.org/audition> QUESTIONS: debbie(a)stagedoorstudios.org<mailto:debbie@stagedoorstudios.org> or 330-526-8066

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Jimmie Woody directs August Wilson's JITNEY at Beck Center
by Julie Gilliland 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Beck Center For The Arts Announces Jimmie Woody To Direct August Wilson's Jitney Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce the juggernaut, August Wilson's Jitney<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/jitney>, directed by Jimmie Woody<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmie-woody-216a42b3/>. Running April 5 - May 5, 2024, in the Studio Theater, this dramatic piece of theater encompasses the 1980s and the African America experience in the United States of America. In 1979, esteemed playwright August Wilson wrote Jitney, set and produced in 1982 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Jitney became the 2000 Drama Desk Award winner. Eventually, it won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for capturing the influence of generations of jitney drivers on their communities. Jimmie Woody says of his directorial debut at Beck Center for the Arts, "I am humble and proud to stand on the shoulders of a giant within African-American culture. In Africa, Griots were the storytellers and keepers of a village's culture, August Wilson is a Griot of African-American culture of the 20th century. I love August Wilson because he has an innate ability to capture the soul, the pain, the love, the struggle, the culture, the resilience, and the poetry of the African-American spirit. I am grateful to direct a legend within African-American Culture & American Literature." Run dates are April 5 to May 5, 2024 in the Studio Theater in Lakewood. Ticket prices range from $38 (adults), $34 (for seniors 65 and older) $17 for students with valid ID. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at time of purchase. 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 $10. Smart Seats(r) are available for each performance at just $10 per person. For more information on Jitney, please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/jitney>. According to Entertainment Weekly, "With Jitney, August Wilson shines a spotlight on the multi-faceted black American experience." This play is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information please visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. 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. Beck Center for the Arts also offers arts education for all ages, skill levels, and abilities with classes and lessons in music, dance, visual arts, and theater, as well as creative arts therapies. Financial assistance is offered to qualified applicants so that these programs can be enjoyed by all.

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Auditions for The Downside-Outside Circle Theater Project
by Charlita Anderson 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

AUDITIONS for “The Downside” by Molly McFadden Directed by Carla Daniels Valles TENTATIVE PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd , 2024 Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm AUDITION DATE and LOCATION: Saturday, January 6th, 2024 – 12:30pm-5:00pm CALLBACKS: TBD (If needed) Lorain Public Library 351 W. Sixth Street Lorain, Ohio PREP: Auditions are by appointment only and will consist of cold reading from the script. Please sign up at the link below. You don't need any acting experience. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F48A5A62FA4FA7-46970597-auditions SYNOPSIS: Aging couple Marilyn and Todd McGinnis are rushing to move out of their home and away from the only community they’ve known. The action takes place at their garage sale, where “everything must go.” But a parade of characters makes them think twice about their decision: their lives, neighborhood, love, aging, and loss. What is next for them? CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: All interested actors are encouraged to audition. Consideration for all roles is open to any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities. Any deviation must be specifically determined to be integral to the story at the discretion of the director. Marilyn and Todd McGinnis-Married couple in their early 70s Ruby Payne-50s, a good friend of Marilyn Shelby McGinnis-Daughter of Marilyn and Todd in her late 20s Sam Mann-50s to 60s, a neighbor. Peggy Wright-Mid -50s seeking a way of life and comes to the sale Eleni Dunia-60’s to 70s shows up at the garage sale Bob Fifer-Late 40s, wants to start a restaurant For further information, please contact Outside Circle Theater Project at outsidecircletheaterproject(a)gmail.com<mailto:outsidecircletheaterproject@gmail.com> or call (440) 258-0704. All casting is volunteer only.

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Open auditions for "The Prom" (musical) March 25/26. Performances in July/August.
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 25 Mar '24

25 Mar '24

Open Auditions for "The Prom" at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin, Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin A Drama Desk Award winning Musical. The careers of four eccentric Broadway stars are struggling and they desperately need a new stage upon which to shine bright once more. Seeking out a cause, they head straight to small-town Indiana. Through social media, they have heard of trouble brewing around a school prom. Local girl, Emma Nolan, wants to take her girlfriend to prom but the homophobic PTA are on a mission to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow. Determined to transform lives and put themselves back in the limelight, the Broadway celebrities muscle in to change the town and give Emma the prom she deserves. - Director — Pam LaForce - Music Director — David W. Coxe - Choreographer — Alex Petsche - Stage Manager — Jen Monfort - Producer — Tom Jones Performance Dates - Friday, July 19th, 2024 - Saturday August 10th, 2024 <https://cvlt.org/show-item/the-prom/> - Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm - Matinees: Sunday 7/28 & Saturday 8/4 at 2:00 PM Audition Details - Monday, March 25th — 7:00-10:00 pm - Tuesday, March 26th — 7:00-10:00 pm Auditions to be held in the dance studio at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls <https://maps.app.goo.gl/dqTPTPWhhjy9H74Z9>. Performances on the CVLT Main Stage at 40 River Street. (The white building across the lot from to the CVLT.) If you have any questions about auditions or the production, or wish to schedule alternate audition arrangements, contact CVLT(a)cvlt.org. *AUDITION SIGNUP HERE* <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AA5AD2BAAFE3-48164075-chagrin#/> Audition Prep - Please bring your theater resume (if any - having a resume is not a requirement to audition!) - A headshot or other photo for the production team's reference - Sheet Music: 32 bars, in the style of the show and in an appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. No Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown. We recommend do not sing acapella. - Dance: Will happen at callbacks (Please Dress for movement) if you are called back If you cannot attend audition. - Video Submission are acceptable Please email cvlt(a)cvlt.org please include in your submission, your audition song (not from the show) please do not sing acapella. Submissions are due by March 25th for the production team to review. Character Descriptions Any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in character casting, unless directly specified by the playwright as integral to their story. Age/age ranges, genders, and descriptions, if listed, are recommendations by the script but are flexible to interpretation. No roles for this production have been precast unless otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding the auditions. - *Emma Nolan* – late teen/young adult – student, shy, in love with Alyssa, warm-hearted, quiet, reluctant, smart, kind, intelligent, tomboy, strong actor/singer, ability to play guitar an asset but not required. Vocal Range: F3 - E5 - *Dee Dee Allen* – mature adult – diva, narcissistic, egotistical Broadway star, comical, self-involved, domineering, big stage presence, strong actor/singer. Vocal Range: E3 - E5 - *Barry Glickman* – adult/mature adult – campy, over-the-top, politically incorrect, flamboyant Broadway star, self involved, impulsive, kind-hearted, strong singer. Vocal range: Bb3 - F#4 (Ab5, if possible) - *Alyssa Greene* – late teen/young adult – top student, cheerleader, closeted girlfriend, in love with Emma, fearful, strong actor/singer/mover. Vocal Range: Ab4 - Eb5 - *Mr. Hawkins* – adult/mature adult – high school principal, concerned, star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s, kind, honest, ally to Emma, reprimanding. Vocal range: G2 - F4 - *Angie Dickinson* – adult/mature adult – actress, dancer, frustrated Broadway veteran, heart of gold, experienced, kind hearted, flamboyant, jaded “Fosse” girl, strong actor/singer/dancer with legs like a Rockette. Vocal Range: Ab4 - E5 - *Mrs. Greene* – adult – Alyssa’s mother, strict, controlling, intimidating, traditional, straight-laced, school PTA President, conservative, shocked, tough, strong actor. Vocal Range: A4 - C5 - *Trent Oliver *– adult – pretentious Juilliard graduate, struggling Broadway actor, pompous, enthusiastic, funny, strong actor/singer/mover. Vocal range: C3 - Ab5 - *Sheldon Saperstein* – adult/mature adult – Broadway publicist, straight-talking, hard-working, charismatic agent. Open vocal range. - *Shelby, Kaylee, Nick, Kevin *– teens/young adults – students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers - Shelby Solo Vocal range: Ab4 - Bb5 - Kayley Solo Vocal range: Ab4 - C5 - Nick Solo Vocal range: C3 - F4 - Kevin Solo Vocal range: D3 - G4 - *Students *– late teens/young adults – all genders, prejudiced, mean, bullying, small town, bigoted (but have a change of heart), excitable, strong singers/movers, ensemble* - *Parents *– adults/mature adults – both genders, bigoted, homophobic, small town, prejudiced, worried, afraid, strong singers/movers, ensemble* *Ensemble will consist of the following roles: Olivia Keating, Opening Night Party attendees, reporters, students, PTA members, motel clerk, cast of the non-Equity tour of Godspell, Monster Truck rally attendees, Mrs. Greene’s friend, others as needed Soprano: C4 - G5 Alto: Ab4 - G5 Tenor: C3 - Ab5 Bass: C3 – G4

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OPEN AUDITIONS March 2 & 3 — "Don’t Dress for Dinner" at CVLT (3m, 3w)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 02 Mar '24

02 Mar '24

OPEN AUDITIONS March 2 & 3: Don’t Dress for Dinner a comedy by Marc Camoletti Adapted by Robin Hawdon Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along too to provide the alibi. It’s foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? Well… suppose Robert turns up not realizing quite why he has been invited. Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers, and consequently determined that Jacqueline will NOT leave for the weekend. Suppose the cook has to pretend to be the mistress and the mistress can’t cook. Suppose everyone’s alibi gets confused with everyone else’s. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. * Director — Christopher Bizub * Stage Manager — Britany Bizub * Costumer — Jackie Kruyne * Producers — Cindee Catalano, Mason Stewart Performance Dates * FRIDAY, MAY 17TH – SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2024 <https://cvlt.org/show-item/dont-dress-for-dinner/> * Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm * Matinees: Sunday June 2 & 9 at 2:00 PM Audition Details * March 2, 2024 — 12:00-3:00pm * March 3, 2024 — 7:30-10:00pm * March 9, 2024 — Callbacks,12:00-3:00pm Auditions to be held in the dance studio at CVLT’s River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls <https://maps.app.goo.gl/dqTPTPWhhjy9H74Z9>. Performances on the CVLT Main Stage at 40 River Street. If you have any questions about auditions or the production, or wish to schedule alternate audition arrangements, please email the director <mailto:mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu>. AUDITION SIGNUP <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-46729755-auditions> Audition Prep * Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. * Please bring a current headshot/theatrical resume * Please bring a list of conflicts from March 25th, 2024 – June 9th, 2024 Character Descriptions Any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in character casting, unless directly specified by the playwright as integral to their story. Age/age ranges, genders, and descriptions, if listed, are recommendations by the script but are flexible to interpretation. No roles for this production have been precast unless otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding the auditions. *Bernard* – Jacqueline’s husband and Suzanne’s lover. Handsome businessman, flirtatious, dapper, self-assured to the point of cocky. (Male, 30s – 50s, ability to perform with an English accent preferred) *Jacqueline* – Bernard’s wife and Robert’s lover. Assertive, romantic, intelligent, a beautiful modern woman with a vindictive streak. (Female, 30s – 50s, ability to perform with an English accent preferred) *Robert* – Bernard’s friend and Jacqueline’s lover. Reserved, seems like an all-around nice guy but is a scoundrel. (Male, late 20s – 40s, ability to perform with an English accent preferred…highly physical role) *Suzette* – the cook. Friendly, working class, funny, savvy, a swan beneath the duckling exterior. (Female, 20s – 50s, must be able to perform this role with a French Accent. Should be comfortable appearing in underwear onstage) *Suzanne* – Bernard’s mistress. A chic, stylish, easily flustered fashion model. (Female, 20s – 50s, ability to perform with an English accent preferred) *George* – Suzette’s husband. A big, strong, no-nonsense man who’s fiercely protective of Suzette. (Male, 20s – 60s, ability to perform with a French Accent preferred)

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Casting for paid role - female for indie feature film, drama -40s
by Jason Richardson 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Seeking an actor for the indie feature film George & Alex. Scenes will be shot in the CLE/Akron area. *Logline:* A dying farmer seeks out the last of his money to take care of one final act. *Role: *Mother - An absentee mother blasts back into her daughter's life hoping to find out if there's any money left from her deceased husband's settlement. *Age*: 40-50 *Dates:* Filming in late March, early April *Union/Non-Union: *Non-Union Please send headshots and resume to georgeandalexfilm(a)gmail.com

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