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Adult & Teen Acting Classes | Start for $1
by Young Filmmakers Academy 30 May '24

30 May '24

*WEST SIDE ACTOR’S STUDIO HAS A NEW LOCATION IN LAKEWOOD! * At West Side Actor's Studio, we believe that every actor has their own unique talent waiting to be discovered. Our mission is to provide our students with the tools and guidance to unleash their full potential and stand out in any performance. *SEPARATE ADULT AND YOUTH CLASSES * Join today for just *ONE DOLLAR* and let us help find your truth and make your mark in the industry. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned actor, there's always room for growth at our studio. Let's take your acting career to new heights together *WEEKLY CLASSES | EXPERIENCED TEACHERS | GREAT LOCATION IN LAKEWOOD * Visit www.westsideactorsstudio.com today and find your truth!

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Mental Illness & Friends, the live comedy talk show, is turning 7!
by Imposters Theater 30 May '24

30 May '24

*The 7 Year Anniversary of Mental Illness and Friends!* Friday, May 31st at 7:30 PM, join us at Imposters Theater to celebrate 7 years of being open, honest, and hilarious about living with mental illness at Mental Illness and Friends, the live comedy talk show produced and hosted by veteran performer Deena Nyer Mendlowitz. Mental Illness and Friends combines stand-up, improv, and open, honest dialogue with other artists dealing with mental health issues. Nyer Mendlowitz, who lives with anxiety and suicidal ideation, seamlessly weaves mental illness, real life, and laughter together. Each month she invites other comedians, improv artists, actors, and often a musical guest to perform and share a bit of their own mental health history, in a show that closes with an improv set based on topics discussed that evening. The results are hilarious, honest, enlightening, empowering, inspiring and leave both the performers and audience feeling a little more connected and understood. This special event features: For Real Tho with Dionne Atchison Improv by Delicious Ambiguity And special guests: Mal SanMarco, Jeremy Sheer, Vivian Thomas, & Kadijah Wingo Get tickets on our website here. <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/mental-illness-friends-05312024> *Mental Illness & Friends is followed by...* *Shrimply the Best! Burlesque presents... The Birds & The (Boob)bees III* The lions and tigers are bare, oh my! Shrimply the Best! Burlesque is getting WILD at the late show, Friday at 9:30 PM! The night will be chock-full of all different types of entertainment, including burlesque, comedy, and more, all inspired by animals, bugs, and nature itself! Starring... Dahlia D'Luxe Eileen Galvin from Columbus, OH Heather & Lace Lola Loveletter The Playhouse Squires Poundcake from Cincinnati, OH Rose Faluda Ruby Rabbit Sam Dee Shrimp Cocktail Get tickets on our website here. <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/shrimply-the-best-burlesque> *Both shows contain adult themes and references and are for adult audiences. * *The Burlesque show will contain partial nudity. * All events take place at 4828 Lorain Avenue in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland, in Ohio City. Visit our website for more info. Full Schedule <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule> | Classes and Workshops <https://www.imposterstheater.com/classes>| Join Our Newsletter <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…>

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CVLT's "Don't Dress for Dinner" opens this weekend! (May 31 - June 15, Chagrin Falls)
by Andrew Rothman 30 May '24

30 May '24

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre presents *DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER* written by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Robin Hawdon May 31 – June 15, 2024 Performances Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays June 2 & 9 at 2:00 PM Tickets are $21 with a $4 discount for seniors and military. CVLT.org or (440) 247-8955 Director Christopher Bizub’s deliciously funny dish calls for one philandering husband (Joe Kenderes), his mistress (Katie Wells), and one Cordon Bleu chef (Mia Radabaugh) hired for their secret weekend getaway to a countryside chateau. His best friend (Vince Stillitano) is in the mix as their facilitator and alibi. Things get spicy when adding a dash of his wife (Jaimee Moore) and the mistress’s husband (Barry Moses). Blend with some classic mistaken identities and hilarious mishaps, then stir with a slapstick and turn up the heat! The result is a wild comedy that’ll satisfy your appetite for laughs. This two-act play was written by Camoletti as somewhat of a sequel to his smash 1960s hit comedy /Boeing Boeing/. Hawdon’s English version, adapted from the original with his own changes and additions, was a long-running smash in Paris and London in the 1990s. It was followed by a Tony Award nominated revival on Broadway in 2012, not to mention Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s own 2011 production that received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. The production team for CVLT’s presentation includes stage manager Brittany Bizub, producers Cindee Catalano and Mason Stewart, costumer Kelsey Tomlinson, scenic and lighting director Tom West, prop mistress Nancy Rogoff, and lighting operator T.J. Hayes. The play is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Due to limited parking and the major bridge reconstruction project in Chagrin Falls, ticket pre-purchases and early arrival are highly recommended. Tickets for DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER are available 24/7 at the CVLT.org website. For ticket inquiries and reservations, please contact the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office at (440) 247-8955 or via email at BoxOffice(a)CVLT.org. Phone sales are available from 1-6 PM, Tuesday through Friday, with the box office opening two hours before all performances. CVLT is located at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls Village. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

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Don't miss "Souvenir" at Clague Playhouse through June 9th
by Clague Playhouse 30 May '24

30 May '24

*Souvenir* by Stephen Temperley Directed by Anne McEvoy through Sunday, June 9, 2024 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM A musical odd-couple for the ages: *Souvenir*, by turn hilarious and poignant, tells the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. Her annual recitals in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton hotel brought her extraordinary fame; the growing mob of fans packed her recitals, stuffing handkerchiefs in their mouths to stifle their laughter—which Mrs. Jenkins blissfully mistook for cheers as she was in fact incapable of producing two consecutive notes in tune. With each new imagined triumph Florence’s confidence soars. Faced with her boundless certainty, Cosme comes to revise his attitude, not only towards her singing but to the very meaning of music itself. Directed by Anne McEvoy, our cast features Corey Knick as Cosme McMoon and Laura Starnik as Florence Foster Jenkins. Admission is $21 for adults, $20 for seniors (60+), and $13 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1-6PM (The Box Office will be closed Wed., April 24 through Sat., April 27, 2024) or by visiting bit.ly/ClaguePlayhouseTickets. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. Limited free student tickets (high school and college) are available by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 to reserve for any Clague Playhouse Thursday performance, and showing a student ID at the time of ticket pickup. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 news(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <news(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/> *!*

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Announcing Auditions for Outdoor Summer Production of "Medea"
by Braelin Andrzejewski 30 May '24

30 May '24

Medea By Euripedes and Seneca Adapted by Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker and August Scarpelli Directed by Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker WHAT TO KNOW: This ancient Greek story centers around Medea, who finds herself cast aside by her husband, the Greek hero Jason. He has decided on a new, politically advantageous marriage to the princess Creusa, daughter of Creon, the king of Corinth. Medea’s rage and grief grows as she learns that she is to be banished, and must leave her sons behind. Fueled by this fire, she hatches a horrific plan to enact revenge upon Jason, and punish him for his ultimate betrayal. Audition Dates: Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:00AM-1:00PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:00PM-8:00PM Audition Location: The Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road Bath, Ohio 44286 *OUTDOOR Performances: 4 Shows - July 20, 2024 and July 27, 2024 at Western Reserve Playhouse; July 21, 2024 and August 10, 2024 at the Broadview Heights Community Amphitheater (Performances will begin at 4pm each night) *Rehearsals: Will begin approximately around June 13, 2024. Rehearsals will run Monday-Thursday (evenings) and Sunday (afternoons) based on cast availability. This is intended to be a lighter rehearsal process; we will rehearse 3-4 days a week based on cast availability. Audition Requirements: - You will be asked to cold read from the script - No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. - ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. The genders/ages outlined below are as indicated by the script; however, they do not have to match the performer's actual identity or age, provided you feel confident in portraying the character. - None of these roles are precast. Available Roles: Medea: (late 20s-30s) Daughter of Aetes, the king of Colchis. She is a princess and a sorceress, who used her powers to help Jason outsmart her father and steal the Golden Fleece. Having fled her homeland with Jason, the two become exiles and move to Corinth, where they had two sons together. At the start of the play, she is reeling from the news that Jason is divorcing her and marrying Creusa. Jason: (late 20s-30s) Greek hero, leader of the Argonauts. He was successful in his quest for the Golden Fleece through Medea’s help. Seeking political advantage, however, he decides to divorce her and marry Creon’s daughter, Creusa. Creon: (30s+) King of Corinth, father of Creusa and future father-in-law to Jason. He banishes Medea, sending off a deadly chain of events. Nurse: (18+) Medea’s friend and confidant. Caretaker of Medea’s house and her children. Tutor/Messenger: (18+) Caretaker of Medea’s children and friend of the Nurse. Aegeus: (20s+) King of Athens and friend to Medea who is visiting Corinth after visiting the Oracle at Delphi. Greek Chorus: (18+; multiple roles available) Women of Corinth, at times sympathetic to Medea’s cause and at other times opposed to her actions. How to Sign-Up You may sign up here for an audition slot HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-49880788-auditions Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for all conflicts at this time. If you are unavailable for any of these time slots, but would still like to audition, contact the director, Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker at v.kirgesner(a)gmail.com to set up an alternative audition. -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Acting Workshop for Actors and Non-Actors!
by Conneaut Arts Center 30 May '24

30 May '24

For Immediate Release: The Conneaut Arts Center is hosting a one-day acting workshop taught by award-winning Hollywood professionals Linda Phillips Palo and Paul Palo with decades of experience producing, acting, and casting in Hollywood. When: June 22nd, 2024 • 10am-4:30pm Includes a pizza lunch Where: Conneaut Arts Center 1025 Buffalo Street, Conneaut, OH 44030 (located in the smaller building out back known as the Annex) Ages: 16+ (waivers required for minors) How to sign up: Call the CAC at 440-593-5888 or register online at conneautartscenter.com/acting-workshop What to expect: • Experimenting with new possibilities • Improvisation techniques • Playing different roles and developing characters • Practice reading from a script • Relaxing and letting go • Exercises for releasing tension • Build confidence - tell a story • General nuts and bolts of television and film work • How to explore and prepare yourself for career possibilities Linda Phillips Palo C.S.A. (MA) is a casting director and producer who won the Artios, the highest casting honor for her work casting Sophia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides, Jeepers Creepers 2, and cult hit Ginger Snaps. She has also worked as the casting director for Francis Ford Coppola on his films The Rainmaker (Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight) and Jack (Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez,) The Secret Garden, Heaven’s Prisoners, Wind, over fifty feature films, and award-winning short films and TV shows. Paul Palo has joined wife Linda for the past few years as a producing and casting partner working on several edgy independent films. Most recently as Associate Producers and casting directors on Happiness Runs. Paul has an extensive production background and was nominated for an Emmy for Aids the Global Explosion, as well as four Telly awards for his documentary work In Iraq, South Africa, and domestically, and a Parents Choice Award for interactive “Voyage Through the Solar System.” Paul also worked on ABC’s Castle as an actor for 7 seasons. -- Jordan Administrative Assistant Conneaut Arts Center

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Two weekends remain - A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 30 May '24

30 May '24

“A missing hand, a spooky motel room, and some characters worth getting to know”<https://www.clevescene.com/arts/goofy-gore-and-an-odd-ending-in-a-behanding…> -Christine Howey (Cleveland Scene)<https://www.clevescene.com/arts/goofy-gore-and-an-odd-ending-in-a-behanding…> Blank Canvas Theatre Presents A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE by Martin McDonagh May 30 - June 8 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 7:00pm In Martin McDonagh’s first American-set play, Carmichael has been searching for his missing left hand for almost half a century. Enter two bickering lovebirds with a hand to sell, and a hotel clerk with an aversion to gunfire, and we’re set for a hilarious roller coaster of love, hate, desperation and hope. RATED: R RUN TIME: 1hr 30min CONTENT WARNING: The script of A Behanding in Spokane contains multiple uses of racist and ableist slurs. Blank Canvas Theatre is honoring the playwright’s intent by performing the script as written, including this offensive language. This play also contains subject matter that may be disturbing, including gun violence, dismemberment, restraining characters against their will, and references to school shootings. Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/a-behanding-in-spokane-tickets/> For full cast bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/a-behanding-in-spokane-cast/> To view images from this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/2024-season-photos/a-behanding-in-spokane/> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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Venus in Fur Auditions at Twin Masks on June 9 and 10
by Claudia Lillibridge 30 May '24

30 May '24

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is proud to announce auditions for its upcoming production, Venus in Fur, written by David Ives, on Sunday, June 9 and Monday, June 10, both nights from 7 PM to 9 PM. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Directed by Brian Westerley. Performance dates: August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2024. 8pm curtain. Twin Masks is located at 9076 Church St., Suites 2 and 3, in the center of Twinsburg, across the street from the Twinsburg Square. THE STORY: Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur. Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress—oddly enough, named Vanda. Though utterly wrong for the sophisticated part, Vanda exhibits a strange command of the material, piquing Thomas’ interest with her seductive talents and secretive manner. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of submission and domination that only one of them can win. A mysterious, funny, erotic drama that represents yet another departure for the multifaceted David Ives. Rights secured by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. TMPAC is a registered 501c3 non profit entity. Sent from my iPhone

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Cleveland's Rachel Zake Wins Outside Circle Theater Project's Playwriting Contest
by Charlita Anderson 29 May '24

29 May '24

Rachel Zake's "Nine Dinners In October" wins Outside Circle Theater Project's Second Annual Playwriting Contest. Writer, actor, director, Cleveland native, and graduate of Boston University, Rachel's plays have been seen onstage throughout Ohio. Rachel has also been acting for over 30 years, performing on numerous stages, including Playhouse Square, Dobama Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, Cain Park, Playwrights Local, and Halle Theatre. Join our "Meet the Author" reception on Thursday, June 13th at 5:30 p.m. at the Elyria YWCA, 318 West Avenue, Elyria. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, text or email OCTP at outsidecircletheaterproject(a)gmail.com or 440-258-0704.

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Free upright piano
by Tammy Palermo 29 May '24

29 May '24

Located at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Contact Tony Goody at tgoody(a)mentorumc.org to pick it up. Tammy Palermo

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