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CLEVELAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OPEN MIC
by Rachel Gold 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

CLEVELAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OPEN MIC SHAKESPEARE In the spirit of love, join us as we revive our tradition of Open Mic Shakespeare on Thursday, February 15th for a reading of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Bottlehouse Brewery in Cleveland Heights. We will provide a synopsis, character descriptions, all we need is you! Grab a drink and listen to the Bard’s words for the night. - No experience or preparation necessary - Draw a character name from a hat and read as that character for a portion of the night - Donations are encouraged! WHEN: Thursday, February 15th at 7:00pm WHERE: Bottlehouse Brewery 2050 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH 44118 Any questions, email Associate Artistic Director, Rachel Gold: rachel.ec.gold(a)gmail.com

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Casting for Dark Rom-Com Short Film (female, 20's-30's)
by Going Nowhere 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

Title: Going Nowhere Genre: Dark Comedy/Romance Logline: Two love-lost 30-somethings stray further from themselves in a desperate attempt to find a partner. Production Company: Kent State University Senior Thesis Film Shooting Dates: February 24th & 25th Location: Akron, OH Compensation: Volunteer. Possibility of compensation based on the results of film grant applications. Food will be provided. *If interested please send a headshot (required) and any resume or demo reel you may have (optional) to goingnowherefilm2024(a)gmail.com <goingnowherefilm2024(a)gmail.com>*

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MTC TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR SELECT ROLES IN IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU!
by The Millennial Theatre Company 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2024 MTC to Hold Virtual Auditions for Select Roles in *It Shoulda Been You**!* Youngstown, Ohio- The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is holding virtual auditions for select roles in their next production, It Shoulda Been You. Auditions will be accepted until Sunday, February 11. Auditioners should record themselves singing a 30-60 second cut of a musical theatre song of their choice and email it to millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com. Headshots and resumes are welcome and encouraged, but not required. Actors will receive a confirmation email with a cut from the script after their audition has been received. If an audition is sent in and a confirmation email is not received, please resend your audition. *It Shoulda Been You *will rehearse and perform at Hopewell Theatre in Youngstown. Rehearsals will begin March 13 and run on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Performances are April 19-21, 26-28. The roles available include Annie Shepard (African American Female, ages 25+), Albert (Male ages 25+), Mimsy (Female 18+), Uncle Morty (Male 50+) and Aunt Sheila (Female ages 40+). All other roles have been cast. For more information about auditions, as well as a breakdown of the roles in the show, please visit millennialtheatre.org. *It Shoulda Been You* tells the story of a wedding gone wrong. The bride is Jewish. The groom is Catholic. Her mother is a force of nature. His mother is a tempest in a cocktail shaker. And, when the bride's ex-boyfriend crashes the party, the perfect wedding starts to unravel faster than you can whistle "Here Comes the Bride!" It's up to the sister of the bride to turn a tangled mess into happily ever after in this musical comedy for anyone who ever had parents with a twist you will NEVER see coming! ####### About the Millennial Theatre Company The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is a 501c3 non-profit theatre company committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website millennialtheatre.org, as well as their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@mtc_theatre). The Millennial Theatre Company *• www.millennialtheatre.org <http://www.millennialtheatre.org>* "Creating Quality Theatrical Experiences With, For, and Of a Generation"

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News, Updates, and Last Call For February's Classes
by The Houde School Of Acting 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

Last Call for February’s Classes! We have new in-person and online classes continuing into February, as well as a Demo Reel shoot on March 8! Hi All! We have some exciting news for February! *First, we have some new classes to announce:* *Online* *Improv,* Thursdays 7PM ET (starts February 8) *Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/s8bxdp85 <http://tinyurl.com/s8bxdp85>* *Young Actors Class,* Ages 8-14 - Mondays 530PM ET (starts February 5) *Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/yc6jyxjv <http://tinyurl.com/yc6jyxjv>* *In-Person* *Introduction to Combat, *Sundays at 5PM (starts February 4) *Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/4p7eepw6 <http://tinyurl.com/4p7eepw6>* *Mastering Auditions for Commercials & Industrials, *Wednesdays at 330PM (starts February 7) *Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/hhvaunar <http://tinyurl.com/hhvaunar>* *Next, we have a demo shoot scheduled for March 8!* Our next demo shoot will be Friday March 8, 2024! We will be filming in our Cocktail Lounge with Black Tie attire. This gives you the option to play several different roles including; Date Night, Friends Night Out Etc.. There will be limited spots for this shoot so sign up quick! http://tinyurl.com/2p8e988m *Lastly, it’s last call for February’s classes, here’s what’s left;* *Meisner Technique - Online:* Sundays 6-8PM ET (begins 2/4/24) Mondays 5-7PM ET (begins 2/5/24) Tuesdays 5-7PM ET (begins 2/6/24) Tuesdays 7-9PM ET (begins 2/6/24) Tuesdays 10PM-12AM ET (begins 2/6/24) Wednesdays 6-8PM ET (begins 2/7/24) Wednesdays 9-11PM ET (begins 2/7/24) Thursdays 5-7PM ET (begins 2/8/24) *Script Analysis - Online* Mondays 7-9PM ET (begins 2/5/24) *Improv - Online* Thursdays 7-9PM ET (begins 2/8/24) *Young Actors Class - Online* Mondays 530-7PM ET (begins 2/5/24) *Business of Acting - Online* Fridays 7-9PM ET (begins 2/2/24) *In-Person Classes Available* *Meisner Technique * Mondays 630-830PM ET (begins 2/5/24) Wednesdays 5-730PM ET (begins 2/7/24) *Mastering Auditions for Commercials and Industrials* Wednesdays 330-5PM ET (begins 2/7/24) *Introduction To Combat* Sundays 5-7PM ET (begins 2/4/24) *Improv* Sundays 7-9PM (begins 2/4/24) *Register for Classes Here:* *https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration <https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration>* If you are already registered for classes and/or the demo shoot please disregard this message.

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INFAMOUS THE MUSICAL- Tickets now available!
by David Owen Michaels 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '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. The show is Directed by Eric Schmiedl and Produced by Russell Weisenbacher. Visit www.infamousmusical.com for tickets! -- David Michaels *Playwright/Pianist/Teacher* *(216) 889-7566*

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