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AUDITIONS: Casting Call for Dover Players "Monkeying Around With the Truth"
by Linda Little 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Monkeying Around With the Truth is a satire about politics and academia where a slightly irritated (not mad) scientist creates a truth serum for which neither he nor the world at large are ready. The new Dover Players comedy by an award-winning playwright, Gregory J. Lavelle, will be performed in the North Olmsted Community Cabin the last weekend in April and first weekend in May. Rehearsals are flexible, weekdays only. Major and minor roles available for actors of any age, gender or race. Call at (440) 724-4538 or email at lavellearb(a)aim.com for information, sides and audition appointments. *CAST* JASPER MALE 30S LEAD WILLY MALE 40+ LEAD LESLIE FEMALE 20S/30S MAIN DR. CURTIS MALE (OLDER THAN DIRT) MAIN TOM MALE 20’S/30S MAIN JIM MALE/FEMALE 20S MINOR DON MALE/FEMALE 20S MINOR MIKE MALE/FEMALE 20S MINOR MITCH MALE/FEMALE 20S MINOR ABRAMS MALE/FEMALE 35+ MINOR SHORT MALE/FEMALE 35+ MINOR *Linda Little* Admin. for Dover Players

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UPDATED!! Auditions for Murder On The Orient Express
by Kevin Cline 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Independence Community Theater announces Auditions for *Murder On The Orient Express * by Ken Ludwig Directed by Kevin Cline Produced by Barb Sindyla Performances: May 3, 4, 10, 11, 12 (matinee), 17 & 18. Rehearsals: Monday - Thursday 7:00-9:30 and will start on March 11th, 2024. Tech Sunday: April 21st. Dress Run Week: April 28-May 2nd. There are no absences allowed during these dates. Auditions will take place on Sunday, February 18th between 2pm-5pm and Monday, February 19th between 7:30pm-9pm at 6652 Brecksville Rd, Independence, Ohio. We believe theater is for everyone and strive for diversity and inclusion in casting. We encourage actors of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types, and abilities to audition. Follow the link to sign up for 1 of the 45 minute time slots and plan to stay the entire time. There is no need to prepare anything as we will be reading from the script. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A92AA7F5C61-47633238-auditions#/ *Synopsis* Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. *Characters* *The part of Hercule Poirot has been precast. All other roles available. * Monsieur Bouc: Male-presenting, 30-59 - Belgian accent Mary Debenham: Female-presenting, 30-40 - English accent Hector MacQueen: Male-presenting, 30-40 - Any accent Michel the Conductor/Marcel: Male-presenting, 35-59 - French accent Princess Dragomiroff: Female-presenting, 60-79 - Eastern European accent Greta Ohlsson: Female-presenting, 25-60 - Swedish accent Countess Andrenyi: Female-presenting, 25-39 - Hungarian accent Helen Hubbard: Female-presenting, 40-65 - Minnesota accent Colonel Arbuthnot: Male-presenting, 25-45 - Scottish accent Samuel Ratchett: Male-presenting, 35-59 - American accent

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Playwright Seeks Talented Music Arranger
by Gary Davis 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

I, the playwright, am looking for a talented music arranger to develop vocal and instrumental arrangements for a brand new musical. The arranger should have a strong feeling for the stage and movie musicals of the ‘40s and ‘50s. This musical is a dark satirical comedy, so a wicked sense of humor is definitely a plus – even better if you’re a fan of Tom Lehrer. Intrigued? What to know more? Drop me a note. Gary Davis Cuyahoga Falls artshop(a)artist-shop.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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INFAMOUS THE MUSICAL- Get your tickets today!
by David Owen Michaels 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

INFAMOUS THE MUSICAL- STAGED WORKSHOP February 16th and 17th at Lakewood Civic Auditorium Cleveland Playwright and Composer, David Michaels, unveils his new show, *Infamous the Musical*. It will be presented as a staged workshop this February 16th and 17th at Lakewood Civic Auditorium. The show is then scheduled for a Broadway Industry Presentation in late October of this year. *Infamous* explores the events leading toward Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the subsequent manhunt for his killer John Wilkes Booth. The show is a look at our divided past told through the lens of our divided present. *Infamous *is Directed by Eric Schmiedl and Produced by Russell Weisenbacher, President of OSR Productions. Joshua Budd, as *John Wilkes Booth*, Mario Perkins, as *Abraham Lincoln, *Sandra Montevideo, as *Mary Lincoln and *Tina Stump (AEA) as *Elizabeth Keckley*, round out this powerhouse cast. Visit www.infamousmusical.com for tickets! Enter coupon code "Lincoln" at checkout through Wednesday for 50% off tickets! -- David Michaels *Playwright/Pianist/Teacher* *(216) 889-7566*

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Auditions for Romeo & Juliet at Geauga Center for the Arts
by Christopher M Bizub 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Geauga Center for the Arts<https://www.gcarts.org/> announces auditions for… ROMEO & JULIET By William Shakespeare Directed by Chris Bizub A young woman is betrothed by her parents against her will. A young man’s honor is bound to hate the household of his love. As their families war, together they will bear their devotion beyond the boundaries of death. One of the greatest tragedies of all time, Shakespeare’s tale of passion and calamity is performed outdoors as Big Creek Park is transformed into “fair Verona, where we lay our scene…” PERFORMANCES July 19th, 20th, 21st 26th, 27th, 28th Fridays - Sundays at 6:30pm (outdoors at Big Creek Park<https://www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/park/big-creek-park/>) Frances Hall Amphitheater 9160 Robinson Rd Chardon, OH 44024 AUDITIONS Monday, February 12th, 2024 7:00PM-10:00PM Monday, February 19th, 2024 7:00PM-10:00PM Looking for actors ages 16 and up (this is not a youth production) AUDITION APPOINTMENTS *Auditions are by appointment only* Please sign-up for a 5-minute slot at the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548ADAF2BA6F94-46940821-auditions WHAT TO PREPARE *Actors should bring a headshot or recent picture, and resume (if you have one) *a list of conflicts from June 10th to July 28th *prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue/sonnet *Actors may be asked to read from the script. AUDITION/REHEARSAL LOCATION The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 12455 Merritt Rd Chardon, OH 44024 CALLBACKS Saturday, February 24th from 10am-12pm [if Needed] VIDEO AUDITIONS Actors unable to attend in-person auditions are welcome to submit a video audition to the director! If you are planning to send in a video audition, please send an email to director Chris Bizub at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu> by Monday, February 19th, 2024 at 9:00pm. Please include the following information: *an unlisted Youtube link to your audition video. *a current headshot/resume *which characters you are interested in portraying *a list of your conflicts from June 10th to July 28th CHARACTERS * Romeo - (Male, Late teens - 20s) - the son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. A young man of about sixteen, Romeo is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likable character. * Juliet - (Female, Late teens - 20s) - the daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet. A beautiful thirteen-year-old girl, Juliet begins the play as a naïve child who has thought little about love and marriage, but she grows up quickly upon falling in love with Romeo. * Lord Montague - (Male, 30s - 50s) - The father of Romeo. He has the same social status as Lord Capulet, with whom he is in feud, and is also extremely wealthy. Loves his son Romeo deeply and is far more empathic than Capulet. * Lady Montague - (Female, 30s - 50s) - The matriarch of the house of Montague, and the mother of Romeo and aunt of Benvolio. She is fiercely protective of her son Romeo. * Lord Capulet - (Male, 40s - 50s) - The patriarch of the Capulet family, the father of Juliet, and uncle of Tybalt. He is a very wealthy and controlling businessman. * Lady Capulet - (Female, 30s) - The matriarch of the house of Capulet and Juliet's mother. She's determined to see Juliet married off to someone of good standing...like Paris. * Tybalt - (Male/Female, Late teens - 20s) - a Capulet, Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. Vain, fashionable, supremely aware of courtesy and the lack of it, he/she becomes aggressive, violent, and quick to draw his/her sword. Loathes Montagues. * Mercutio - (Male/Female, Late teens -20s) kin to the Prince, and Romeo’s close friend. Mercutio overflows with imagination, wit, and, at times, a strange, biting satire and brooding fervor. Mercutio loves wordplay, especially sexual double entendres. He/she can be quite hotheaded, and hates people who are affected, pretentious, or obsessed with the latest fashions. * Benvolio - (Male/Female, Late teens - 20s) - Montague’s niece/nephew, Romeo’s cousin and thoughtful friend. Makes a genuine effort to defuse violent scenes in public, though Mercutio accuses him of having a nasty temper in private. * Paris - (Male, 20s-30s) - a kinsman of Prince Escalus and seeks to marry Juliet. Handsome, somewhat self-absorbed, and very wealthy. * The Nurse - (Male/Female, 30+) - Juliet’s nurse and closest friend. A vulgar, long-winded, and sentimental character, the Nurse provides comic relief with her frequently inappropriate remarks and speeches. * Prince Escalus - (Male/Female, 30s - 50s) - The Prince of Verona. A kinsman of Mercutio and Paris. As the seat of political power in Verona, he is concerned about maintaining the public peace at all costs. * Balthasar - (Male/Female, Any Age) - Romeo’s dedicated servant, who brings Romeo the news of Juliet’s death, unaware that her death is a ruse. * Abram - (Male, Late Teens - 30s) - Montague’s servant, who fights with Sampson and Gregory in the first scene of the play. * Apothecary - (Male/Female, 30+) - An apothecary in Mantua. Had he been wealthier, he might have been able to afford to value his morals more than money, and refused to sell poison to Romeo. * Peter - (Male, Late Teens - 30s) - A Capulet servant who invites guests to Capulet’s feast and escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo. He is illiterate, and a bad singer. * Sampson - (Male/Female - Late Teens - 30s) - Servant of the house of Capulet, who, like their master, hate the Montagues. * Gregory - (Male/Female - Late Teens - 30s) - Servant of the house of Capulet, who, like their master, hate the Montagues. * Friar Laurence (Male, 30+) - a Franciscan friar, friend to both Romeo and Juliet. Kind, civicminded, a proponent of moderation, and always ready with a plan, Friar Lawrence is also an expert in the use of seemingly mystical potions and herbs. * Rosaline, Valetine, Petruchio, Anthony, Potpan, Friar John, Chorus, Old Capulet, Servant - (Any age, 20s+) - Various servants/citizens who appear throughout the play OTHER DETAILS Geauga Center for the Arts is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors cast are strictly volunteers. No AEA Contract(s) available. If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu>. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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9 to 5 Auditions
by M Karpinski 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Lorain Community Music Theater announces auditions for 9 to 5 The Musical, the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era! Auditions will be held on Sat., March 2, 2024 from 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm and Sun., March 3, 2024 from 2 pm – 4 pm. To sign-up for an audition and to view a complete list of characters: www.loraincommunitymusictheater.org. Auditions will be held at St. Peter School, located at 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Our Production Team is searching for a diverse, inclusive, and non-traditional cast, including creative, charismatic actors/singers who move well. Auditions are open to actors high school aged and up. Auditioners should come prepared with 16-32 bars of an up tempo and ballad in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please, no acapella or recorded music. Those unable to prepare a song will be asked to sing the first verse of “My Country ‘tis of Thee” along with our piano. Please bring a head shot, resume, and a list of any conflicts from June 2 through July 28, 2024. Video submissions are being accepted. Send an e-mail to Keli Schimelpfenig, Director, at Keli(a)shinypennystudios.com for more information. Performance Dates: July 25 through July 28, 2024 (4 performances) at the Lorain Performing Arts Center. Production Staff includes: Keli Schimelpfenig, Director; Anthony Trifiletti, Music Director; Connie Laettner, Choreographer; Craig Koehler, Producer. 9 to 5, The Musical, is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). For further questions, send an e-mail to LCMTshows(a)gmail.com, and one of our Production Team Members will respond as soon as possible.

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Special dance lesson offer from (Get Up & Dance)
by Linda Bedenk 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Get Up and Dance is offering an introductory 50 minute private lesson for just $30.00! Choose from all styles of Swing, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Hustle, Foxtrot, S. Waltz, V. Waltz, Tango and more. This lesson is for a single or a couple. All lessons are taught by a certified instructor. Studio is located in Beachwood. This super saver ends February 29th. For more information and to schedule a lesson call: (440) 350-9969

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DAREN STAHL PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY & HEADSHOTS
by beezersh＠aol.com 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

HELLO CLEVELAND! Auditions are abundant in town for production and film! Time for an updated look for 2024! Check out my rates and links below for headshots and other photo services. Happy auditioning to all! ~Daren Stahl PhotographyProduction PortfolioI have recently done production photos for Baldwin Wallace, The Academy in Chagrin Falls, Heights Youth Theater, Magnificat, High School, and Medina High School. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Headshots $140 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. Longer sessions are available. Headshot Portfoliohttps://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Headshot-Sessions/Studioheadshots/"This has been a most enjoyable experience"~ Evelyn“Thank you for putting him at ease!” ~ A concerned mother :)"You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness....we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone ~JulieTo view Daren's pricing page, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/PricingContact Daren Stahl: dstahl1067(a)gmail.com OR you can contact me through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photographywww.darenstahl.smugmug.com

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School of Fish, Talespinner Children's Theatre
by Eileen Burns 03 Feb '24

03 Feb '24

School of Fish - Talespinner Children's Theatre Website: https://talespinnercle.org/ Event dates: Sat Feb 10, Sun Feb 11, Sat Feb 17, Sun Feb 18, Mon Feb 19 Location: Talespinner Children’s Theatre, 78th Street Studios Address: 1305 W 78th St, Cleveland, OH 44102, Suite 214 Tickets: https://talespinnercle.org/tickets/ Ticket price: Pay-What-You-Choose Description: School of Fish is an immersive, interactive new work for children ages 0-6 in which patrons will be transported under the sea to join a school of fish working together to save a sea turtle. With this opportunity to explore the depths, children and grownups alike will be delighted by the full transformation of the Talespinner Children’s Theatre suite at 78th Street Studios and the excitement of all the ocean has to offer. This family-friendly production performs at Talespinner Children’s Theatre at 78th Street Studios in Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square Arts District with a variety of nap-friendly times from February 10th through 19th. All performances are sensory-friendly/relaxed. For more information, contact: Heather Utsler-Smith (216) 264-9680 admin(a)talespinnercle.org

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Hiring Teaching Artists at TCT
by Rebecca Burcher 03 Feb '24

03 Feb '24

NOW HIRING – Hourly Teaching Artist Reports to: Director of Education, Executive Director Supervises: n/a Status: Hourly Compensation: $22/hr Teaching, $17/hr Assisting/Observing/Training *TCT goal is to expand this position to a part time position Availability: TCT is looking to immediately hire: - Substitute Teaching Artists - Musical Theatre Teaching Artists - Bilingual or Multilingual Teaching Artists - AM & PM Teaching Artists for Spring Break Camps (Week of March 25th and week of April 1st) TCT is also looking to hire: - AM and PM Teaching Artists for Summer Break Camps - June 3rd-7th - June 10th-14th - June 24th-28th - July 8th-12th - July 22nd-26th - June 29th-August 10th Description: Teaching Artist (TA) is an hourly position averaging 5-15 hours per week through the year of 2024. TAs should be passionate educators invested in inclusive teaching practices with flexible schedules and a reliable method of transportation. TCT has the stated goal of being the most inclusive theater in Cleveland and TCT offers classes for students ages 6 months – adults, so TAs should be comfortable teaching a range of ages and abilities. TAs should have a deep knowledge of several facets of theater (acting, dancing, singing, costume design, directing, puppeteering, etc.) and should be comfortable developing and implementing lesson plans in those subjects. As TCT continues to grow, we intend this to grow into a part-time position, so we are looking for passionate and dedicated artists to support us as our organization expands. Roles & Responsibilities: Teaching (85%) - TAs are responsible for teaching any TCT class they are qualified to teach (Musical Theater, Improvisation, Acting, Stagecraft, Puppetry, etc.) onsite or offsite. - TAs are responsible for lesson planning, instruction, class reflection, and data collection. - Curriculum plans will be provided by the Director of Education (DEd) with overall goals and objectives of the program, landmarks and suggested timelines of instruction, and suggested activities for the program. TAs will be responsible for creating and implementing the lesson plans for each session. TAs will be trained with different examples of how to structure a lesson within the TCT teaching philosophy. - TAs will be responsible for instruction of their lesson plans, including classroom management, behavior management, and general instruction. TAs will be given support and resources to gain skills in all of these expectations. - TAs will be responsible for reflecting on their class sessions to evaluate and make changes to their future lesson plans, classroom goals, classroom structures, and more. - TAs will be responsible for collecting data, feedback, and media content while teaching on and offsite. TAs will be given instruction and resources to collect this information. - While on and offsite TAs will serve as representatives of TCT, and will uphold themselves to the values and views of the organization when working or networking as a representative of TCT. - At TCT we view Teaching Artists as professional artists who also are passionate and talented teachers. As a result, we request that all of our Teaching Artists maintain a personal professional pursuit of artistry. This may take place as a performer, writer, director, videographer, etc. Professional opportunities may be available through TCT mainstay and touring productions throughout the year. - Senior leadership (DEd, Executive Artistic Director, and Production and Operations Manager) have the first right of refusal for opportunities related to TCT productions. STAs will be given secondary preference behind senior leadership for roles related to TCT mainstay and touring productions. This may include roles such as Director, Set Designer, Actor, Choreographer, Tour Manager, and more. Training (15%) (only required for TAs regularly teaching 10 hours/week or more) - We require all of our Teaching Artists to practice inclusive and child-responsive teaching practices. As a result, we require and offer frequent training for our Teaching Artists. - Quarterly Training: Each quarter all Teaching Artists will attend a week-long training to prepare for the upcoming quarter. - Monthly Professional Development: Each month all Teaching Artists will attend a day-long professional development seminar. These topics will be selected by the DEd with the input of the Teaching Artists. Topics may include: Trauma-Informed Care, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Universal Design for Learning, Critical Race Theory, and more. - TAs also have the right to request more training opportunities, if they feel it will continue to help them grow as a TA with TCT - TAs, particularly those new to teaching or to TCT, will be given the opportunity to observe a range of Senior Teaching Artists, fellow TAs, and the Director of Education in the field. We firmly believe that the more teaching styles and classroom experiences you are exposed to as a TA, the stronger your own teaching skills and style will become. - TAs also have the right to request more observation access, if they feel it will continue to help them grow as a TA with TCT To Apply: - Send a video introduction or cover letter and resume explaining why you are interested in the position and what makes you believe you are a good fit for TCT. Please also include a resume and send you application to Rebecca Burcher (she/hers) at Rebecca(a)TaleSpinnerCle.org. The position(s) will remain open until filled. https://talespinnercle.org/teaching-artists/

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