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🎭 Auditions This Tuesday – Walk-Ins Welcome! American Idiot Millennial Theatre Project
by Millennial Theatre Project 12 Oct '25

12 Oct '25

Auditions are happening this Tuesday, October 14th from 6-9 pm at the Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theatre, ad walk-ins are welcome! Whether you've signed up or not, we want to see you. Just show up, check-in at the table, and bring your authentic self. 🎵What to Prepare: - Two 16-32 bar cuts of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song that contrast. - A headshot and resume, if you have them 📍Location: Knight Stage, Akron Civic Theatre 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 14th 🕧 Time: 6-9 pm 🎭 Directed by Francine Parr 🎶 Musical Direction by Lou Harmon 🩰 Choreographed by Emelia Sherin 📧 Questions? Email us at civicmtp(a)gmail.com We can't wait to see what you brig into the room!

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Cleveland Chamber Choir: Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
by Kira McGirr 12 Oct '25

12 Oct '25

On October 24 & 25, join the Cleveland Chamber Choir by candlelight for a concert of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s beloved "All-Night Vigil" and Reena Esmail’s "A Winter Breviary." The Vigil was one of Rachmaninoff’s favorite works, and he even requested the fifth movement (the Nunc dimittis) be sung at his funeral. Esmail’s "A Winter Breviary" takes us from winter’s darkness to spring’s light. Its harmonic language is drawn from Indian Carnatic raags (melodic modes) that are associated with the hours of prayer from dusk to dawn. Poet Rebecca Gaye Howell, who wrote the text, speaks to the connection of these works directly, “For more than a thousand years, across the world and often without knowing, these two spiritual traditions have met, together, in song. Both raags and canonical prayers offer a constancy that marks a life by the well-loved day; they both act as a kind of clock for the soul.” Join us on this profound journey of light and hope, as we consider how the idea of vigil – a period of wakefulness and watchfulness – can help us find peace in a chaotic world. More information at clevelandchamberchoir.org Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, will present a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to each performance. Inspired by musical themes of creating peace and community, a portion of all donations will be directed to Re:Source Cleveland, helping them further their mission of helping Cleveland’s newest neighbors to create roots within our Cleveland community. Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:30pm at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00pm at Fairchild Chapel, 50 W. Lorain St., Oberlin The concert is presented with “pay what you wish” tickets. The choir is grateful for the full season grant support provided by The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, and support by Trinity Cathedral as named Artist in Residence.

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Curious about Meisner training? Come see what it’s all about — for FREE at Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 11 Oct '25

11 Oct '25

Experience Meisner training firsthand with a FREE audit class at Houde School of Acting! Whether you’re new to acting or a seasoned performer looking to deepen your craft, this is your opportunity to observe how truthful, moment-to-moment work transforms performance. - Sit in on a live class -See the Meisner technique in action -Meet the instructor and our community -Discover why actors call this work life-changing -Ask any questions you have about the technique 🎬 Spots are limited — reserve your free audit today https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1 _ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free lessons and acting tips! https://youtube.com/channel/loUCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw <https://youtube.com/channel/UCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw> Sincerely, Studio Assistant Houde School of Acting www.houdeschoolofacting.com 2310 E Superior Ave. Cleveland Oh 44114 <https://maps.google.com/?q=2310+E+Superior+Ave.+Cleveland+Oh+44114> <https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool> <https://www.instagram.com/houdeschoolofacting/>

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Seat of the Pants' THE CHILDREN Opens in Two Weeks! / Last Day for Ticket Discount!
by Craig Joseph 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

Seat of the Pants is excited to kick off our 2025-2026 season with a production of Lucy Kirkwood's *The Children, *being performed at LatinUs Theater Company, located in The Pivot Center, from October 24 - November 9. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM; *this season, SotP is proud to offer a single Monday night performance for each of our shows. This one will take place on Monday, November 3 at 7:30 PM and there will be a pay-what-you-can option at the door.*Tickets range from $20-$32 and can be purchased at thechildrensotp.eventbrite.com. *If you purchase by midnight TONIGHT, use the code INDUSTRY to receive $3 off each ticket.* *About the Show: *In this suspenseful ecological drama, two aging nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea, as the world crumbles around them. Then, an old friend arrives with a frightening request. With dry humor, mystery, and surprising tenderness, “The Children raises profound questions about whether having children sharpens, or diminishes, one’s sense of social responsibility … a genuinely disturbing play: one not simply about nuclear power but about the heavy price we may pay in the future for the profligacy of the present.” Directed by Craig Joseph, produced by Geoff Short, and stage managed by Lisa L. Wiley, with scenic design by Al Costa, costume design by Mia Jones, lighting design by Micah Harvey, sound design by Angie Hayes, props design by Erin Ocampo, projection design by Wayne Smith III, intimacy direction by Julia Fisher, and dialect coaching by Matt Koenig. Starring Nanna Ingvarsson, Laura Starnik, and Tom Woodward*. *denotes member of Actors’ Equity Content Advisory: adult themes, mild profanity, mild sexual references, use of herbal cigarettes

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Don’t miss it! Fabulous Scene Review of Cesear’s Forum: Canadian Gothic American Modern
by Bestic, Patricia 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

POSTED INARTS & CULTURE<https://www.clevescene.com/category/arts/> ‘Canadian Gothic’ & ‘American Modern’ at Cesear’s Forum is a Cerebral Exercise The unique narrative style and staging of these two plays will challenge you. When audiences leave a show, it’s common to hear them chatting about how much they loved a production or making special note of which moments were their favorite. The conversation following a showing of “Canadian Gothic” and “American Modern” is more nuanced; you’ll be wondering at the reasoning behind artistic choices, or explaining your interpretation of the work and its structure, comparing and contrasting your analysis with your guest. “Canadian Gothic” and “American Modern” at Cesear’s Forum will not spoon-feed you an easy narrative; it challenges you almost every step of the way. This production requires that your brain be fully engaged–it is a refreshing experience, but one that is not, perhaps, suited for the theater novice. “Canadian Gothic” and “American Modern” are two one-act plays published in 1972 by Tony-nominated playwright Joanna McClelland Glass that are often performed together with double-billing. “Canadian Gothic” follows the story of a dysfunctional family living in rural Saskatchewan. Already tense familial relationships are heightened when the daughter of the family falls in love with a local Indigenous man. After intermission, “American Modern” features a suburban couple who have drifted apart over the years as they reminisce on the journey that brought them to their present, highly unusual situation. You might be wondering: “what ties these plays together?” The honest answer? Not very much. They both explore identity and tense family relationships, and it is not difficult to quickly drum up at least a half-dozen examples of other shows that do the same. It feels a bit bizarre at first as your brain wants to connect what you saw pre- and post-intermission. It wants to dot the “i”s and cross the “t”s; to mentally wrap up what you saw with a bow and leave everything nice and tidy before driving home and leaving the night behind you. Alas, Cesear’s Forum won’t let you get away that easily. This production, under the direction of Greg Cesear, is staged quite simply in the small playing space in Kennedy’s Cabaret at Playhouse Square. Daniel Telford’s set design utilizes an area rug, a small bar and some ornamental chairs. Standing near the back of the stage, which is draped with burlap, are three large triangular prisms that are rotated throughout the show to display different colors. These rotating prisms are utilized in a highly poetic fashion, which is a fitting complement to McClelland Glass’ scripts that artistically stitch together dialogue and direct addresses to the audience to craft their narratives. The set design is simple and the lighting design by Andrew Kaletta is practically stagnant, which requires that the actors help the audience fill in any gaps. Fortunately, this cast steps up to that challenge. Tricia Bestic and Joseph Milan play the Mother and Father in “Canadian Gothic.” Bestic’s Mother character is a free spirit who will write off phenomena as nature’s magic, whereas Milan’s Father figure prefers scientific, rational explanations. While Bestic is warm and inviting, Milan is stoic, guarded and complex, but both deliver engaging performances. The challenges posed by the Mother and Father’s incompatible outlooks on life are heightened upon the birth of their daughter, Jean, played by Graceyn Cecelia Dowd. She successfully portrays Jean throughout significant stages in her life, from the age of seven to her late teens, as she experiences loss and love. Dowd is a joy to watch, and her liveliness is palpable. Filling the role of Ben, Jean’s Indigenous love interest, is Jonathan Duran. Duran’s portrayal is underlined with a simmering rage–a fitting choice for a character that has been continuously and unjustly wronged by society. Together, Dowd and Duran make it easy to root for their characters’ forbidden love. Bestic returns to the stage to portray Pat in “American Gothic,” a colorful woman who has just attended her first session with a new therapist. She recounts her session with her husband Mike, played by Gilgamesh Taggett, over a few drinks. Over the course of the show, we watch Pat and Mike discuss the realities of their rather unhealthy lives and struggles with mental health. Bestic once again delivers an emotional performance. She portrays depression and mania in a highly accessible, very empathetic way. Taggett’s Mike is impassive and largely unruffled by his wife’s antics, providing a very different–but still powerful–view into how poor mental health can manifest. Aside from the reshuffling of a few set pieces and the addition of a chair during intermission, the set for “American Modern” remains largely the same as “Canadian Gothic.” And while Bestic is given a new, more modern dress by costume designer Sarah Russell to signify a different era, other costuming is, rather disappointingly, only slightly altered from the previous show. “Canadian Gothic” is meant to feature four actors, two men and two women, but director Cesear adds another man, Taggett, to the stage to provide support–although his role is quite puzzling at first. Cesear does the same, far more successfully, with “American Modern,” a play intended to feature one man and one woman, when Dowd joins the cast as an extra. Although “Canadian Gothic” and “American Modern” are not for the theater novice–it takes more effort than most shows to fully digest the unique narrative style and staging–those ready to challenge themselves with a show that puts their brain to work will find themselves rewarded. “Canadian Gothic” & “American Modern” runs through October 25 at Cesear’s Forum in Playhouse Square’s Kennedy’s Cabaret, 1501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Visit playhousesquare.org<http://playhousesquare.org/> or call (216) 241-6000 for tickets, $33.60. https://www.clevescene.com/arts/canadian-gothic-american-modern-at-cesears-… Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Don't Miss Cesear's Forum Fall Production of Canadian Gothic & American Modern Tonight through Oct. 25 @ Playhouse Square
by Bestic, Patricia 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

Cesear's Forum Presents: CANADIAN GOTHIC & AMERICAN MODERN by Joanna McClelland Glass Starring: Tricia Bestic*, Gilgamesh Taggett, Joe Milan, Graceyn Dowd, and Jonathan Duran Two one-act plays that frames an intersection of American and Canadian perspectives from 1910 to 1976 with nods to current events. These two plays share exchanges of dialog directly to the audience and then to onstage characters. The telling illuminates time, place, societal concerns and the personal struggles with a quizzical reflection of worldviews. The former concerns Saskatchewan family life on the prairie and the conflicts of a young girl in love with an indigenous native Canadian. The latter addresses middle-aged commuter suburban life and the couple's youthful scavenger relationship with tangible bric-a-brac. Directed by Greg Cesear **tonight - October 25 One of our missions is to make tickets more affordable: $28 for tickets at Playhouse Square $15 for students https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/cesears-forum-presents-canadi… Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Cleveland Celtic Ensemble Comes to Medina County
by Thomas Sigel Hotmail 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

The Cleveland Celtic Ensemble will bring its unique blend of chamber and Celtic music to the Cloverleaf Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Born from a desire to marry the best of Celtic and chamber traditions, the ensemble weaves together Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp and dance. The result is an ethereal style that captures both the fire and delicacy of Celtic music. Audiences can expect “blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes — all in an ethereal chamber music ensemble,” according to the group’s description. The performance will feature Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute and dance; Kristen Bigley on violin; Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals and whistle; and Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Advance purchase is available online at ormaco.org<http://ormaco.org/>, by calling 419-853-6016, or at Buehler’s River Styx or Forest Meadows service desks in Medina. A limited number of $60 VIP tickets, which include a pre-concert reception and the performance, are available online only. The Cloverleaf Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7540 Buffham Road, Seville.

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Insurance for the Arts
by mail＠unquoting.com 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Presented by Willoughby South High School - Oct 25th/26th
by Machala Comenschek 09 Oct '25

09 Oct '25

Willoughby South High Drama Club presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” By Heimbuch & Ferguson In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest, but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide Ichabod's fate. ~~~~~~~~ October 25th at 2:00pm October 25th at 7:00pm October 26th at 2:00pm Tickets are $9-$14 Ticket link: https://linktr.ee/southdrama ~~~~~~~~ Performance Location: Eastlake North High School Performing Arts Center 34041 Stevens Blvd, Eastlake OH 44095 Melissa Holva *South High Drama Club* Program Director & Tech Director southdrama(a)weschools.org *Willoughby South High School* 5000 Shankland Rd Willoughby, OH 44094 *Upcoming Production:* Ticket Link: linktr.ee/southdrama

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FINAL WEEKEND! Jekyll & Hyde at The Fine Arts Association !!!
by Ann Hedger 09 Oct '25

09 Oct '25

The Fine Arts Association at 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio FINAL WEEKEND!!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! Jekyll & Hyde Book & Lyrics by Frank Wildhorn Music by Leslie Bricusse Director: David Malinowski Musical Director: Alex Ulle Choreographer: Jen Boehmer An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself– both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind's most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde. CAST INCLUDES: Kyle Lorek as Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Edward Hyde, Michelle Sohm as Lucy Harris, Amiyah McCraney as Emma Carew, Jacob Joseph Lang as John Utterson, Roger Principe as Sir Danvers Carew, Glenn Bailey Jr. as Sir Simon Stride, Nick Grimsic as The Bishop of Basingstoke, Kylie Sykes as Lady Beaconsfield, Alex Marcum as Lady Savage, James Litteral as Sir Archibald Proops, Chris Ross as General Lord Glossop, Bree Strong as Nellie/Red Rat Girl, Jonathan Sweet as Bisset, Brett Bryson as Poole, Red Rat Girls/Ensemble include Ashley Cunningham, Caryn Headley, Nicole Karpuszka, Celia Lupton, Miranda Poulton, Brooke Robinson, and Gabrielle Wheeler, and other Ensemble includes Em Davis, Seidy Lopez, Reagan Simon and Anna Sweet. PERFORMANCES: September 26 - October 12, 2025 Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30 pm Sundays - 2:00 pm **Sign-interpreted performance - Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 pm Tickets: $29/adults - $27/seniors & students 11 & up - $19/children 10 & under For more information, call 440-951-7500 or to purchase online tickets, go to https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/

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