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Auditions for I & You @ Kent Trumbull Theatre
by Kildow, Eric 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Kent Trumbull Theatre in Warren, OH announces auditions for its production of "I and You" by Lauren Gunderson. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Caroline- A girl. Cynical, over it, plays it "close to the vest." Can play high school age. Anthony- A boy. Neat and mature for his age. Can play high school age. Both roles open to all ethnicities and gender identities. As per the playwright, "The only essentiality is that the characters not be the same race." PERFORMANCE DATES April 26-28, May 3-5 AUDITION DATES March 3 & 4 @ 7pm-9pm. At the Kent Trumbull Theatre, Trumbull Campus, Warren OH REHEARSALS Preliminary schedule slated to begin 3/6 depending on actor availability. Looking to work flexibly. AUDITIONS Will be cold readings from the script. Please contact ekildow at kent.edu<http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org> with any questions.

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Cleveland Public Theatre is Hiring Supporting Teaching Artists for the Summer
by Brooke Myers 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR THE SUMMER CPT is seeking *temporary, full-time Supporting Teaching Artists for summer CMHA CAN and STEP programming. *We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to empower young voices, excite creativity, and further racial and economic justice. ------------------------------ CMHA CLEVELAND ACT NOW CMHA Cleveland Act Now (CAN) takes place in partnership with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) at community centers for children and families who live in public housing. Under the guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, young artists learn how to create and perform their own plays, dance, poetry, music, and visual art. These multidisciplinary performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. The students regularly perform at CMHA community centers as well as arts festivals throughout Cleveland. CMHA CAN is offered in four CMHA communities: Lakeview Terrace, Woodhill Homes, Outhwaite Homes, and Riverside Park. STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) Celebrating 30 years of empowering artmaking, 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. 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 work through an adjusted schedule while on tour. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ SKILLS REQUIRED · Experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance, drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.) · Experience teaching children and/or teenagers · Ability to travel to multiple sites · Demonstrated ability to be or become a strong role model for Cleveland youth · Energy, responsiveness, flexibility, creativity · Attention to detail, ability to work independently · Ability to lead both small and large group activities · Experience in devising theatre practices/performance OR openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original performance material *CMHA CAN SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:* · Completing training schedule (June 5th-June 14th, M-F, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) · Supporting the successfully implementing curriculum for 6 weeks of CMHA CAN programming from June 17th-July 26th (M-TH from 9:00 am-5:00 pm; F from 10:00 am-4:00 pm) at 3 CMHA Community Center. During programming, youth will build storytelling skills (incorporating body and voice) and community. This role *may* serve as Point of Contact or Lead Teaching Artist at one of the three CMHA sites. o CMHA CAN ensembles meet twice weekly; each CMHA CAN STA would support six sessions each week. · Collaborating with CMHA CAN and CPT Staff from applicable departments to successfully present performances at assigned sites. · Attending meetings with CAN Team and/or Director of Education to share outline highlights, session progress, questions, and challenges of program implementation · Maintaining attendance records and creating session progress notes for the program as indicated by CMHA CAN Teaching Artist and Site Coordinators · Other duties that relate to the CMHA CAN program or Education Department as determined by CMHA CAN Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator and/or Director of Education · This position earns between $580-600/week, depending on experience *STEP TEACHING ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:* - Complete week of training (June 3rd -7th, 9:00 am-5:00 pm) - 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 until the performance schedule is finalized - Following pedagogical practices as set forth by CPT Education leadership, creatively co- create a curriculum for and instruct youth in devised theatre and performing arts techniques - Assist STEP Director in all areas of program facilitation - Implement all notes and directions given by STEP Director - Support the creation and performance of a one-hour devised piece to be toured throughout Cleveland - Attend pre-and post-session meetings - Discuss class plans before implementation and make necessary adjustments - Document plans and implementation of programming - Evaluate students and the STEP program - Purchase materials as needed - Properly record expenses according to preset guidelines, as applicable · This position earns $600/week *STEP TECH ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:* - Supporting the implementation of curriculum and assisting during instruction around the basics of sound and stage setup from July 5th - no later than August 9th from 10am-5:30pm, M-F. - Hours will shift when on tour (July 25th-August 4th) and are tbd until the performance schedule is finalized - 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 - This position earns between $500-600/week, depending on experience ------------------------------ *We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible. * *CMHA CAN Supporting Teaching Artist candidates*, please send a resume, letter of interest, and information for (3) references to *Brooke Myers, Education Associate- *bmyers(a)cptonline.org *STEP Teaching Artist candidates*, please send a resume, letter of interest, and information for (3) references to *Melissa Crum, STEP Program Director*- mcrum(a)cptonline.org *STEP Tech Assistant candidates*, please send a resume, letter of interest, and information for (3) references to *Josh Smith, Tech Director- * jsmith(a)cptonline.org *ALL CANDIDATES:* In your email, the subject line should be *your last name* followed by CMHA CAN TEACHING ARTIST, STEP TEACHING ARTIST, or STEP TECH ASSISTANT, as applicable. *No phone calls, please.* ------------------------------ *CPT’S CORE EDUCATION PRINCIPLES* CPT education programs follow four guiding principles that reflect our pedagogical, political, and aesthetic approaches to education, and are deeply interrelated. *Empowerment:* Together we create original works of theatre, and our participants contribute to the spoken words, the movement, and the production elements. This layered approach engages participants dynamically, resulting in pride and ownership of the final product. *Equity:* We strive to bridge the gap between the heard and the unheard by centering rarely shared stories with a wider audience. Our work brings awareness to issues such as racial and economic justice, nurturing relationships that cross the invisible boundaries of race and class. We believe representation matters, and we are committed to engaging Teaching Artists who are representative of the communities with whom we collaborate. *Excellence:* We encourage the development of the whole artist, nurturing an artist’s personal, interpersonal, and artistic growth. This environment of self-mastery calls participants to own their greatness with pride, be accountable to their peers, and be engaged, curious, and connected to their community. *Enthusiasm:* We approach the artistic process with openness, rigor, intention, and joy! Our programs cultivate an enthusiastic learning environment that supports creative expression while nurturing a high degree of discipline and focus. We encourage our participants’ creativity, and we also challenge them to explore as many levels of their creative potential as possible.

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AUDITIONS: Casting Call for Dover Players "Monkeying Around With the Truth" – Roles Still Available!
by Linda Little 28 Feb '24

28 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. A female lead (Leslie), a male main character (Tom) and a few minor roles are still needed for actors of any age, gender or race. Call Gregory J. Lavelle 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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FRENCH CREEK AUDITIONS
by Erin Moran 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

*French Creek Theatre Announcing* AUDITIONS *Much Ado About Nothing* Directed by Casey Venema In Messina, a "merry war" is waged between the sharp-tongued Beatrice and her eager sparring partner, Lord Benedick. When a scandalous accusation undermines the wedded bliss of young lovers, Claudio and Hero, the lines between Love and War begin to blur, and Beatrice and Benedick are swept up in the secret scheming of their kinsman. Welcome to Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", a comedy of quick wits and romantic intrigue- where enemies become lovers, brothers become enemies, and lovers come back from the dead. *PERFORMANCES* May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd, 2024 at Vermilion River Reservations Outdoor Amphitheater *AUDITIONS* Please fill out a submission form *HERE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.signupgenius.com_g…>*. Looking for non-Equity actors to fill the roles of: DON PEDRO, Prince of Arragon DON JOHN, his bastard Brother CLAUDIO, a young lord of Florence BENEDICK, a young lord of Padua LEONATO, Governor of Messina ANTONIO, his Brother BALTHASAR, Servant to Don Pedro BORACHIO, follower of Don John CONRADE, follower of Don John DOGBERRY, a Constable VERGES, a Headborough FRIAR FRANCIS HERO, Daughter to Leonato BEATRICE, Niece to Leonato MARGARET, Waiting gentlewoman attending on HERO URSULA, Waiting gentlewoman attending on HERO MESSENGERS, WATCH, & ATTENDANTS ** ALL ROLES are open to adult actors of ALL genders, ethnicities, sizes, and ages. Each actor will be compensated with $100** * In-person auditions will take place at French Creek Nature Center from noon to 4:00 pm on March 9th. Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical comedic monologue (Shakespeare, Moliere, Wilde, Aristophanes, etc.) Callbacks will take place March 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm also at French Creek. Video submissions will be accepted to cav009(a)bucknell.edu <cav009(a)bucknell.edu> due March 8th by midnight.* Auditions will be scheduled individually. Sign up for your audition slot here: AUDITIONS: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (google.com) <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexFcNjoUNZ4dt-bFzqYS1jJ9Phn_k85tP…> Read the Play *HERE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gutenberg.org_file…>* *REHEARSALS* Begin April 22nd at French Creek Nature Center& Theatre in Sheffield Village and frequently at Vermilion River Reservation

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Blank Canvas Theatre SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT Party
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Join us tomorrow night! BLANK CANVAS THEATRE 2024 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY Thursday February 29 at 7:30pm *This is a FREE EVENT 7:30pm - LIVE Music with BCT Musicians 8:30pm - LIVE Streaming Announcement 9:00pm - KARAOKE with Hot Carl LOCATION The Winchester Music Tavern 12112 Madison Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 Have delicious food and drinks while mingling and listening to some of Blank Canvas Theatre's talented musicians. Find out what we have in store for this season, and then party the night away with some karaoke! Get up and sing, or sit back and enjoy hearing some others rock the house!

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Background Singers Needed - Motown Band
by Laura Lukaszewski 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

*Background Singers Needed* Background Singers needed. For a Motown type band. Performing Classic R&B/Soul and Pop classics of the 60s, 70s, and 80s by artist such as The Supremes, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jackson Five, Chaka Khan & Rufus, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and many more. *Description: *Background singers enhance the primary vocalist's performance with harmonies and vocal cues in a song. The performances call for background/harmony singers who are well versed in (but not limited to) classic soul, pop, and jazz. Live shows are predominantly outdoors during the summer and are typically 2-hour shows. Shows are performed in various cities such as Akron, Medina, Painesville, Cleveland, Kent, Maple Heights, etc. *Requirements:* Background singers will consist of male and female singers with experience singing in live performances (ex. Choir, Musical Theater, Cabaret, etc.). Performances are one to two times per month at the minimum between June – September 2024. Performances are outdoors as well as indoors. 1 weekly rehearsal is required per month: starting in Late March or Early April 2024. Singers are to adhere to performance schedules and meet deadlines for rehearsals and events. Singers are not required to have the music memorized, and can have sheet music, lead sheet, vocal sheets during rehearsals and performances, however, singers are expected to be prepared for rehearsals and performances. Must have reliable transportation to and from rehearsal and performances. *Rehearsal space Location:* Cleveland, Ohio *Small stipend paid rehearsals. *Paid performance *Sheet music, microphone, microphone & music stand provided *Rehearsal/Practice backing tracks provided *Audition:* During or before your audition, you will need to complete the availability form for rehearsals as well as confirmation if you are available for the current confirmed performance dates.

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13th Annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
by Short. Sweet. 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

The 13 Annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest. will be held on Wednesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square. We are showing nearly 300 films with 23 countries represented and 100 films were made in Northeast, Ohio. The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase the best local, national, and international films from up-and-coming filmmakers. What better way to watch independent cinema than in the historic Atlas Cinemas <https://atlascinemas.net/>in Shaker Square <https://www.thisiscleveland.com/about-cle/cleveland-neighborhoods/shaker-sq…> ? Tickets and full film schedule can be found at https://shortsweetfilmfest.com/ *Wednesday, February 28* - Opening Night, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:00pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Thursday, February 29* - Student Filmmaker's Night - doors open at 6:00pm and student films will run from 7:00-10:15pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Friday, March 1 *- Local Filmmaker's Night & Short. Sweet. + (LGBTQ + Discussion) + Comedy/Drama + Horror, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:30pm. *Saturday, March 2 *- Comedy, Animation, Music Videos, Action/Thriller, Drama, Horror, International, and Experimental doors open at 10:30am and films will run from 11:00am-8:00pm. *Sunday, March 3* - Local Filmmaker's Matinee, Environmental, Documentary, Comedy/Drama, International, Best of the Fest, and the Short. Sweet. Film Competition. doors open at 10:30am and films will run from 11:00am-9:30pm. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the concession in the lobby. For more updates please check out our Facebook page: Short. Sweet. Film Fest <https://www.facebook.com/ShortSweetFilmFest>, Instagram: @short.sweet.film.fest or TikTok: @short.sweet.film.fest.

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Acts of Clay: an evening of short horror readings - one weekend only!
by Stuart Hoffman 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Acts of Clay: an evening of short horror readings Where is your horror? Within a childhood nightmare? Exploring the dark woods for a late night snack? Witnessing a housewife’s descent into madness? Trapped in the past, or terrified of the future? Wizbang Theater and local playwright Stuart Hoffman invite you to join us for an evening of short play readings to answer those questions. From twisted Gothic adaptations to original pulpy noir, these pieces delve into the horrific core of humanity, provoking the mind and, perhaps, drawing blood. Featuring: Courtney Auman, Sam Cocco, Benjamin Gregg, Robert Hawkes, Sarah Kunchik, Joseph Milan, Casey Venema. March 1st, 2nd Doors at 8pm showtime 8:30pm $25, Front row reserved table for two $10, General admission Graphic design by Noah Hrbek https://www.wizbangtheater.com/

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Casting Call: Voice Actors for Audiobook Narration
by Jesse Uguccini 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Casting Call: Voice Actors for Audiobook Narration Description: Radio on the Lake Theatre is seeking two skilled voice actors to narrate "Dreams of Drowning''; an upcoming audio book production. This work of magical realism by Patricia Averbach transports listeners between two distinct timelines, where lives are shaped by political conflict, tragedy, and love that transcends time. As the story unfolds, listeners will be immersed in the intertwining journeys of Amy, a troubled American ex-pat living in 1973 Toronto, and Jacob, a retired archaeologist navigating loss and discovery in 1993. Project Details/Timeline: Recording will begin April 2024, exact dates to be determined depending on production team and artist availability. Recording will take place at the Radio on the Lake Theatre recording studio. Artists will not need to do any audio editing in this process. Roles: - Amy (Female Narrator): Age range 25-35. American (originally from Rochester, NY). Amy is a complex character, haunted by her twin sister's death and grappling with secrets from her past. The ideal voice actor will convey Amy's strength, vulnerability, and the sense of mystery that surrounds her. - Jacob (Male Narrator): Age range 70-80. British; from England, although he’s lived in Canada for nearly fifty years. He’s educated but not upper-class. Jacob is a wise yet introspective character, confronting his own mortality while embarking on a journey of unexpected discovery. The ideal voice actor will capture Jacob's resilience, wisdom, and the emotional depth of his experiences. Submission Guidelines: Please submit an MP3 or WAV file containing your performance of the provided sides (see attached). Include your name, contact information, and the role(s) you are auditioning for in a slate at the top of the file. Please include your first and last name in the file name. You can submit at THIS LINK <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxIsStl_eLVgaya6buZeYIuDdZoZRvxvN…> . Amy’s Sides <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGSAe515blB07uWGdUpo19GrpJ2Rj5BL/view?usp=…> Jacob’s Sides <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fdkhTzgazjygn7MZEYF5GxCvyn_5nTcA/view?usp=…> Deadline for Submissions: End of day, March 17th, 2024 Contact Information: Please send all questions or concerns to Executive Director, Jesse Uguccini (jesse(a)radioonthelakethetre.org) Compensation: $700 stipend per actor for your time and talent! Thank you for your interest in auditioning for "Dreams of Drowning"! We look forward to hearing you! Radio on the Lake Theatre Audio Storytelling for a New Generation Shaker Heights, OH (216) 802 - 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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The film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS at the Cinematheque!
by Genevieve Schwartz 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

FYI: CATS shows this Sunday at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $12; $9 for CIA/CSU I.D. holders, Cinematheque members, and those age 25 & under. Please spread the word! Sunday, March 3, at 4:00 pm Taylor Swift! CATS UK/USA/Canada/Australia/Japan/China, 2019, Tom Hooper Taylor Swift, James Corden, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, and Jennifer Hudson are among the stars in Tom (The King’s Speech) Hooper’s film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit stage musical, a feline fantasy inspired by T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. DCP. 110 min. See our film schedule for details. https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2024/03/cats As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute's annex lot, and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here<https://www.cia.edu/files/resources/18-19cinemap-parkingjune12.jpg> for a map. Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director gbschwartz(a)cia.edu<mailto:gbschwartz@cia.edu> | 216-421-7450

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