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Dover Players Presents a New Original Comedy, Monkeying Around With the Truth
by Linda Little 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

EVENT: Dover Players’ Presents an Original Comedy, Monkeying Around With the Truth. Dover Players is back again this year with locally written plays/musicals for only $5.00 per person! You are invited to see Dover Players first production of 2024, a satirical comedy, Monkeying Around With the Truth, written and directed by Gregory J. Lavelle. SYNOPSIS: 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. Featuring the following talented cast members: Marge Berke Glendoria Burris Natalya Duncan Regina Gustafson Ewing Greg Lavelle Mark Little Bob O'Malley Dan Sekanik Craig Stadden Performance Dates: Apr. 26, 27, 28 a nd May 3, 4, 5 Performance Times: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m.; Sunday Matinees 3:00 p.m . Location: North Olmsted Community Cabin 28114 Lorain Rd. (adjacent to the Senior Center) Cost: Admission is $5.00 per person; Call or e-mail Linda Little at 440-305-0820 or [ mailto:or%20doverplayers@gmail.com | doverplayers(a)gmail.com ] for reservations. Linda Little Admin. for Dover Players

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE- MILLENNIAL THEATRE COMPANY'S IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU OPENS THIS WEEKEND AT HOPEWELL THEATRE!
by The Millennial Theatre Company 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2024 *It Shoulda Been You* Opens this Weekend at Hopewell Theatre! YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) presents It Shoulda Been You at the Hopewell Theatre (702 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, OH 44511), Friday, April 19 at 7:30pm, Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 21 at 2pm, Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7:30pm, Sunday, April 28 at 2pm. Artistic Director Joe Asente states that this production was a long time in the making for MTC, “This was actually the show that we were supposed to do for our very first production back in 2016. We announced and held auditions, and a delay from the licensing company forced us to switch gears and produce Heathers instead. We have had a few false starts on this show over the years, but for one reason or another, things never quite lined up correctly. It may have taken eight years to get here, but I am confident that this is the time and the cast that we were always meant to have. I could not be more thrilled to finally take this project on with such an all-star cast!”. Asente continued that although this show is lesser-known that some of MTC’s other more recent productions, he thinks this is a show that Youngstown audiences will love , “I saw this show on Broadway in 2015 and immediately fell in love with the music and the story and knew it was something I had to do. This show has everything you could want packed into a 90 minute run time; it can make you laugh until you cry and then turn around and hit you with something that will make you feel things in ways you did not expect. Everyone can find something to relate to in this show, and that is the beauty of it. Add to that a twist that you will never see coming, and you are in for a night of theatre that you will never forget!” *It Shoulda Been You* is a musical comedy about 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. The all-star cast includes Maureen Collins, Colleen Chance, Natalina Kazimir, Edward Bazzell, Nate Beagle, Terry Shears, Roz Blystone, Andy Scott, Sierra Ellis, Ty Hanes, Ben Doss, PK Lankford, Hannah Sinclair, Adam Dominick. Directed by Joe Asente with Musical Direction by Tyler Stouffer with additional choreography by Danielle Mentzer.. Tickets are $25 and are available online at www.millennialtheatre.org. For promotional photos, please click HERE <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/112y4mfotoU7o1KEbo3cOWktH2XSP6HFW?us…> . For more information regarding this performance please connect with MTC via Facebook, Instagram (@mtc_theatre), or email millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com About the Millennial Theatre Company: The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is a 501(c)(3) 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 and Instagram (@mtc_theatre).

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Case Western Dance Department Presents: Imagatorium
by Katherine Averill 14 Apr '24

14 Apr '24

Imagatorium, Spring 2024 The Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University announces its final production of the 2023-2024 season, Imagatorium. The concert runs April 18-20 at 7:30 pm. The production will feature original works by second-year graduate students Claire Christie, Mikayla Heinrich-Wong, and Zhaonian Li along with senior capstone projects by Noah Hardy, Luke Koski, and Lucia Mancha. Choreographed by Claire Christie, 333 is a trio that explores the relationship of disconnection to connection through a variety of contemporary dynamics. The dancers represent their individuality, commonality, and intuitive connection through the abstract choreography. Allassō, choreographed by Zhaonian Li to the music of René Aubry, draws inspiration from the philosophical paradox 'The Ship of Theseus.' The performance delves into the continuous and evolving nature of change, unveiling the subtleties and uninterrupted flow of transformation through a dynamic interplay of solos, duets, trios, and quartets. Collective Experiences by Mikayla Heinrich-Wong highlights how myriad forms of strength can be found through unity and independence and from one’s collected and shared experiences. This discovered strength is portrayed through grounded, intricate movements and sustained stillness, with a soft, yet striking and powerful presence. With a focus on the dynamic interplay of shared strengths and experiences and of being connected or disconnected, the work reveals how both departures and returning intersections can inform and heighten the individual’s and group’s strength. Lucia Mancha’s Conversation with Silence is a collaboration with four other dancers that expanded on a solo previously choreographed by Mancha. It is set to a sparse and minimalistic suite of music composed by Xiaoyong Chen that includes long stretches of silence, giving space for physical sounds made by the performers to become part of the music composition. Those sounds act both as a response to the music and an adversary to the quiet while the movement explores restrictions in space and strength in stillness to yield a foreboding and haunting exchange between music, dancer, and silence personified. Moira, choreographed by Noah Hardy, is a trio centering around the theme of the three Fates from Greek and Norse mythology, and how the past and the future can influence the work of the present. Featuring integration with LIDAR tracking technology and projection to characterize and expand the dancing space, the piece is set to music composed by Terry Riley, and performed by the Kronos Quartet. Vivere è Volare, choreographed by Luke Koski, is a solo narrative work inspired by the myth of the phoenix, a powerful symbol of rebirth and renewal in many cultures throughout history. In this exploration, the phoenix’s story mirrors the complexities of healing from trauma, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit as the purest form of strength. The piece involves the interplay between movement and musical accompaniment and is set to a composition by Kaija Saariaho. Tickets are $10 for general admission. No reservations are accepted. Visit case.edu/artsci/dance for information.

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Experienced/Semi-Professional Photographer/Videographer Willing to Volunteer
by Dan K 14 Apr '24

14 Apr '24

I am an experienced photographer and videographer and I may be willing to volunteer my time for the right opportunity. I prefer to get involved in a professional presentation: theater, dance, concert, etc. If I were to shoot video, it would be with multiple cameras from multiple angles. If you have an interest, then send me a message describing what you have in mind. I, in turn, will send you links to several videos that I shot and edited. *____* *"**Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.*" *Albert Einstein* * "The way someone treats you says everything about them and nothing about you." *

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Auditions Sunday, April 21
by courtney 13 Apr '24

13 Apr '24

City Ballet of Cleveland Audition 2024-2025 Season City Ballet of Cleveland is a pre-professional dance company of the highest caliber in Northeast Ohio. We foster every dancer's ability and promote a love of dance through pre-professional training, performance, and community engagement. Date: Sunday, April 21 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Parents’ Meet and Greet During the Audition Mandatory Meeting with the Director at 3:00pm-4:00pm The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) audition is open to all serious and committed ballet dancers ages 10-21. The company has two annual performances in May and December, as well as smaller performances at festivals, local schools and more. Applications are available at the Company bulletin board and online athttp://www.cityballetofcleveland.org under Company information. Potential dancers can be students from any area dance school. All dancers must be a minimum of 10 years old and currently taking ballet for two years by September 2024, and currently taking either modern or jazz. Notice of nondiscriminatory policy: City Ballet of Cleveland does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, ancestry or nationality, religion, and gender or gender identity in its admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other company activities administered. If you do not take ballet classes at Cleveland City Dance and are accepted into the Company, your current dance school will be asked to sign off monthly to confirm you are taking the required dance training necessary to be a member of City Ballet of Cleveland. All potential Company members, including current Company members, must audition in the Spring prior to the upcoming season. There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee (paid online to via check or cask). Applications are due Thursday, April 18. The application fee increases to $40 after Thursday. The audition class will be taught by the Company Artistic Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini. If unable to attend the in-person audition: One may submit a virtual audition on a private YouTube channel. The audition requirements are below: 1. A 15-20-minute demonstration of barre and center technique. 2. The barre technique should include pliés, battement tendus, battement jété, ronde de jambe, passé, développé en croix, grands battements and balances on one leg. 3. The center technique should include adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grande allegro. (For female dancers on pointe include relevés in first, sous sus, éschappés and retiré balance) 4. A classical variation one to two minutes in length. (En pointe for advanced dancers). This variation will show your technical abilities and performing presence. Email the video link with a brief resume and photograph in arabesque by Thursday, April 18 to: Courtney(a)cityballetofcleveland.org mailto:Courtney@cityballetofcleveland.org Please call if you have any questions or concerns. 216-848-9088 City Ballet of Cleveland is located at 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120. NOTE: Company members will receive preferential casting in all Company productions.

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AUDITIONS Jungle Book KIDS for grades 2-6
by 82nd Street Theatre 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For Jungle Book KIDS SHOW DATES May 30- June 1, 2024 Auditioning students in Grade 2 through Grade 6 Monday, April 15, 6-9 PM OR Tuesday, April 16, 6-9 PM (You only need to attend ONE of the audition dates, and stay for the whole time) REHEARSALS: Tuesdays, 6-8, Saturdays 2-5, Sundays 4-7 Rehearsals begin Saturday, April 20. Director Jim Church Our auditions are held with all actors together. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we ask that students stay for the whole time. Please be prepared to sing up to 32 bars of a show tune or Disney song acapella and you will do some reading from the script. There may also be a short dance audition. (no preparation needed) Find more information here: Audition Website <https://alcc.cc/AUDITIONS> Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Direct inquiries to 82(a)alcc.cc

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Call for Artists - Celebrating Shaker Artists Shaker Artist Exhibit
by Shaker Arts Council 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

Celebrating Shaker Artists Shaker Artist Exhibit Please join us in celebrating *SHAC-aversary*, the Shaker Arts Council’s (SHAC) 21st birthday. We are inviting local artists to participate in a two-day exhibit, *Celebrating Shaker Artists*, to accompany the fundraising festivities on Friday evening 17 May 2024 and the free, open-to-the public activity on Saturday 18 May 2024. All events will take place at *Edwins Too*, 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland. Artists are invited to submit up to three (3) pieces appropriate for a family-friendly event; at least one (1) piece by each artist will be displayed, unless deemed inappropriate by the exhibit curator. Depending on available space and the decision of the curator, additional pieces may be shown. If desired by the artist, artwork will be for sale; 70% will go to the artist, 30% to SHAC. All payments will be made to SHAC, and checks will be issued to the artists the week following the celebration. Friday evening buyers may take their work at the end of the gala. Based on the curator’s advice, additional pieces will be added to fill in any empty spots for the Saturday celebration. Saturday buyers will take pieces once they have paid SHAC for the work. Otherwise, purchasers will pick up the art on Saturday afternoon during the artists’ artwork pick-up. Eligibility: This call is open to artists who are 18 years or older and who live and/or work in the Shaker Heights school district or are members of SHAC. Please fill out the form here <http://weebly-link/864256359982802819> or send the attached form to register your participation. Please make checks payable to Shaker Arts Council and mail to SHAC, PMB 232, 16781 Chagrin Blvd Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120. Registrations with payments are due no later than 30 April 2024. Entry fees: 1 piece - SHAC members: $10.00; non-members: $12.00 2 or 3 pieces – SHAC members $20.00; non-members: $25.00 Maximum matted size of art: 16” x 20” either horizontal or vertical. All artwork must be matted, only, and wrapped in sleeves. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork. Artwork must be delivered to Edwins Too: Thursday 16 May from 5:00-7:00 pm or Friday 17 May from 1:00-3:00 pm Artwork must be picked up: Saturday 18 May between 2:00-3:30 pm All artists agree to: - allow SHAC to use images of their artwork on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only; - allow SHAC to photograph the work. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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Lock in the Early Bird Price for Houde Summit 2024 before Monday, April 15th
by Houde School Of Acting 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

Join us for the 2024 Houde School of Acting Summit! *Don’t miss out on the early bird special rate before the price increase on Monday, April 15, 2024.* - Lock in this Early Bird price with a non-refundable deposit see below for details - *See below for details. *What is Houde Summit 2024?* The Houde School of Acting Summit is a 4-day, in-person, interactive weekend of acting workshops, seminars, and networking! *Who Is It For?* Houde Summit is designed for actors of all levels. We've worked to create an event that has something for everyone, wherever you are in your acting journey. Join us for a jam-packed weekend of learning essential skills and tools while having fun and creating memories in a supportive community. *Your Instructors* Kurt Yue, Wendy Alane Wright, Alex Collins, Marcy Ronen, Demitri Daniels, Shannon Ahlstrand, and host Jessica Houde-Morris *What To Expect* 1. Opportunities to learn from industry pros who know how to navigate the business. 2. Small group interactive workshops with each of the guest teachers. Each actor will work and receive critiques from the teachers. 3. Guest panel discussion with a Q&A. Prepare your best industry questions! 4. A social cookout with food, games, and all your new friends. 5. *One Free Headshot* from Shannon Ahlstrand 6. *One Free 60 sec. clip of fight choreography* taught by Demetri Daniels 7. 4 days of absolute FUN! *The Agenda* *Thursday, August 22, 6-9 PM - ‘Meet & Greet’* Take an opportunity to meet your teachers and fellow actors at the venue. We will have time to tour the venue and run through some warm up exercises, followed by improv games. *Friday, August 23 – Workshop, Day 1* All actors will be placed into small groups and each group will work with a different guest teacher, swapping every two hours. *Saturday, August 24 – Workshop, Day 2* All actors will be placed into small groups and each group will work with a different guest teacher than the day before, swapping every two hours. By the end of the last workshop, all actors will have had the opportunity to work with each guest teacher. *Cont. Saturday, August 24, 6-8 PM - Panel Discussion/Q&A with Industry Professionals* Let our industry guests help you in your acting career. Come prepared with industry questions! *Sunday, August 25, 12-4 PM - Networking Cookout* Join us at one of Cleveland’s beautiful Metroparks for some great food and fun games. (Food, drinks, and games provided) Check out highlights from past Summits! https://youtu.be/zXAxgCfSWyQ?si=-vtFP1cU96BRbBOT https://youtu.be/hOQb8qmP-QY For questions, please email info(a)houdeschoolofacting.com *Early Bird price* - $495! *First price increase* - $550 on April 15, 2024 *Final price increase* - $595 on May 15, 2024 **Need a payment plan? No problem! We can break the payments into 4 installments.* Send a non-refundable deposit of $124 through the venmo or PayPal link below by Monday, April 15, 2024, to lock in the Early Bird price. Then make the next three payments of $124 by the 15th of the next three months - on May 15, June 15, and July 15. *Venmo:* Jessica Morris @Houde-School-Acting *PayPal: * https://paypal.me/houdeschoolofacting?locale.x=en_US *** Registration* for the Houde School of Acting Summit 2024 *must* be paid in full by Monday, August 5, 2024, or your ticket will be released. ***Please email info(a)houdeschoolofacting.com for payment plan amounts if paying after April 14th

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Cleveland Public Theatre's Highly Anticipated DanceWorks Returns next week!
by Kim Furganson 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

Cleveland Public Theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents DanceWorks 2024<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/category/series/da…> An Annual Showcase of Contemporary Dance April 18 - May 18, 2024 Four weekends of different dance performances and styles will take place in Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre. This year's styles include contemporary ballet, modern, hip-hop fusion, Afro beats, Indian and more. See this year's exciting line-up below! DanceWorks performances are known to sell-out, thus, we encourage early online ticket purchases<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/category/series/da…>. Week 1: April 18-April 20 Ajayi Dance, Elizabeth Pollert, and Sarah Holmes Villanueva Dance present Fenestella<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/ajayi-dance-elizab…> Fenestella is a window into the work and collaborations of Sarah Holmes Villanueva Dance, Ajayi Dance, and Elizabeth Pollert. Week 2: April 25-April 27 Ohio Contemporary Ballet (Formerly Verb Ballet) presents Fresh Inventions<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/week-2-ohio-contem…> Ohio Contemporary Ballet presents Fresh Inventions, a program of new works created by company dancers. Expect a mosaic of styles, from the raw power of modern ballet to the subtle nuances of contemporary movement. ocballet.org<https://ocballet.org/> Week 3: May 9-May 11 Inlet Dance Theatre presents CONNECTIONS<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/danceworks-week-3-…> We live in a world filled with AI, fake news, and virtual "reality." Yet humans are born wired for connection--it's in our DNA, as strong a need as food, water, and shelter. Inlet's concert is real―real bodies, real space, and real connections. inletdance.org<http://www.inletdance.org/> Week 4: May 16-18 (Double Bill) with Blakk Jakk Dance Collective and Shri Kalaa Mandir<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/week-4-blakk-jakk-…> Blakk Jakk Dance Collective presents two parts― Sankofa (Pt 1) and JOY (Pt 2) Sankofa (Pt 1) This piece is a tribute to the groundbreaking 1993 film SANKOFA, directed and written by the talented Haile Gerima. JOY (Pt 2) This piece is about finding Joy and inspiration through music and movement. Shri Kalaa Mandir presents Yin Yang - Dimensions of Duality Yin Yang is a fundamental concept deeply rooted in ancient philosophy and culture. It symbolizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things in the universe, encapsulating the dynamic balance between opposing forces. Thursdays are Covid-conscious performances where face masks are required. Click here <https://www.cptonline.org/plan-your-visit/> for COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Also, every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where patrons and artists can mingle and discuss the performance and enjoy select complimentary beverages. Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/box-office/> tickets range from $1 to $40 and can be purchased without handling fees online at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or by phone through the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501.

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TEEN Acting for the Camera Classes Starting NEXT WEDNESDAY!
by Taylor Sustersic 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

Teen Acting for the Camera classes start *APRIL 17th* at 1st Team Actors Studio (Located inside Great Northern Mall- right next to Macy’s) Through the use of focused scene study in combination with on camera work, students will gain integral script analysis skills, career guidance, audition techniques, on camera performances, on set expectations and everything in between! Give young actors the confidence to chase their dreams! Spaces are still available so grab a spot today! https://1stteamactorsstudio.com/product/teen-scene-study-on-camera-424/ QUESTIONS? Email us at info(a)1stTeamActorsStudio.com

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