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Workshop Players Present “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten
by Workshop Players 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

*Workshop Players Present* *“Christmas Belles”* *by Jones, Hope and Wooten * *Directed by Dave MacKeigan* It’s Christmas time in Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle sisters have hijacked the Christmas pageant from Miss Geneva, who had overseen it for the past 27 years. What could go wrong? Everything. Frankie Futrelle is weeks overdue with her twins; her sister Twink is in jail, and her other sister Honey Raye is having hot flashes. Add in their Santa, who is on the verge of passing his kidney stone, food poisoning from the Band Booster’s Pancake Supper, and a society hotshot trying to muscle her way in … and this misadventure-filled Christmas Eve will definitely bring Joy to your world. *Cast: Kevin Boland, Deb Burrow, John Hnat, Jason Kopocs, Miki Kopocs, June Lang, Judy MacKeigan, Mary Manos-Mitchem, Pat Price, Ben Strang, and Isabel Valega* Performances are November 20, 21, 22, 29; December 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on November 23, 30, December 7 at 3 p.m. *Doors open 45 minutes before show time.* *Tickets are $20* *Tickets online at workshopplayers.org <http://workshopplayers.org> or by calling the Box Office: 440-634-0472.* -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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TWO Upcoming Storytelling Open Mic Opportunities
by Rexroad, Benjamin 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

OPPORTUNITY 1: PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY on November 13 from 6:30 - 8 pm. Join us for an inspiring evening where personal tales ignite connections and build community! Part workshop and part open mic, this free event celebrates the belief that everyone has a story worth telling. Storytelling is more than just entertainment - it's a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery. By sharing true experiences, you will place yourself at the heart of your own life journey, using narrative to foster understanding and connection across diverse perspectives. This event aims to build bridges, not walls, within our community. Each event will feature a different guest storyteller and provide a supportive space for anyone who wishes to share their own story. This storytelling workshop is led by Wandering Aesthetics<https://www.watheatre.com/>' Education Director Kyle Jozsa and Artistic Director Benjamin Rexroad, using the Storyteller's Way model to help participants craft their stories. After the workshop, the open mic begins! You can share your own story or enjoy listening to others. Robyn Swift, a special guest storyteller, will also take the stage. FEATURED STORYTELLER: Robyn Swift DATE & TIME: November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM LOCATION: Parma Heights Branch Library (6206 Pearl Rd in Parma Heights, OH) EVENT HASHTAG: #FullCircleStories<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fullcirclestories?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXWh5sCv…> Wandering Aesthetics is a storytelling-centered theater company dedicated to exploring and redefining the American identity. Founded in 2013 by Jozsa and Rexroad, the company was born from a love of storytelling and deep belief in the power of community. *** OPPORTUNITY 2: GOODYEAR BRANCH LIBRARY on November 20 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Embrace the spirit of community and join us for this intimate storytelling event. Full Circle Storytelling revolves around the belief that everyone has a story, and those stories are worth telling. Attendees can sign up to tell a true story inspired (or not!) by the evening's prompt or participate by simply listening. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Since this FREE event takes place at a library and is open to people of all ages, language and content of stories should be no stronger than PG-13. (Basically: nothing your mama wouldn't want to hear.) There's no minimum length for stories and they can range from heart wrenching to hysterical - and anything in-between! THE EVENING'S PROMPT: Family Folklore FEATURED STORYTELLER: Katie Beck DATE & TIME: November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM LOCATION: Goodyear Branch Library (60 Goodyear Blvd in Akron, OH) EVENT HASHTAG: #FullCircleStories<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fullcirclestories?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXWh5sCv…> MISSION: Storytelling is more than just entertainment-it's a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery. By sharing true experiences, participants place themselves at the heart of their own journeys. These narratives nurture understanding and connection across diverse perspectives, building bridges- not walls- within our community.

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Carpenter opening at Cleveland Playhouse
by Josh Padgett 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

Cleveland Playhouse is looking to hire a full time seasonal carpenter to help finish out our 25-26 season. For more information or to apply please visit https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/openings Thank you Josh Padgett Technical Director Cleveland Playhouse jpadgett(a)clevelandplayhouse.com

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BlueWater Chamber Orchestra in concert November 22 and 23
by Gayle Getts 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

BlueWaterChamber Orchestra, under the baton of Artistic Director Daniel Meyer, continuesits 2025-26 season on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Church ofthe Covenant, 11205 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. The concert, titled Waves ofPassion, features violinist David McCarroll in his BlueWater debutperforming Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 61. Also includedon the program are Brouwer’s The Art of Sailing at Dawn and Copland’s Musicfor the Theatre. The program will be repeated on Sunday, November 23, 2025,at 3 pm, as part of the Rocky River Presbyterian Church Artist Concert Series,21750 Detroit Avenue, Rocky River, OH 44116. Tickets for the concert are Pay-What-You-Wish, allowing anyone interested to attend. Tickets can be ordered at bluewaterorchestra.com or by calling 440-781-6215.

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Dancing Wheels Community Days
by Sara Lawrence-Sucato 09 Nov '25

09 Nov '25

Dancing Wheels Community Days Saturdays, November 15 & December 13, 2025 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM 3030 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Join the School of Dancing Wheels for a free day of community classes. Try the various classes that we offer both in-studio and online. Then sign up for the Winter session of classes that runs December 2–20, 2025, and January 6–March 7, 2026. Sign up for Community Days online: https://dancingwheels.org/dw-community-days-november-15-december-13-2025/ About the School: The School of Dancing Wheels offers weekly dance classes for individuals of all abilities, ages 3 and up. Students socialize with peers in an environment that fosters critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and self-awareness through the arts. In-Studio & Online Classes: * Combo Class * Jazz Funk * Hip-Hop * Ballet/Wheelchair Technique * Contemporary * Capoeira * Performance Ensemble Contact us: 216-432-0306 www.dancingwheels.org school(a)dancingwheels.org

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A Tribute to Ron Newell, by Joyce Casey
by Fred Sternfeld 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

*A Tribute to Ron Newell, by Joyce Casey* Our tumultuous world has lost a genuine human being, a supremely endowed artist who was kind, modest, always a gentleman, a hard working life traveler who cared passionately about his wife, Mimi; about our world, about his friends; about the theatre; and about his beloved dogs. Ron was the ultimate theatre professional excelling as an actor, director, scenic designer, and set builder. The only theatre aspect in which he did not excel was hubris. He could have easily been employed by the professional theatres in town but rather, I feel, Ron preferred the adventuresome, communal aspect of the smaller developing theaters in Cleveland. The legendary Claque Playhouse was his prime artistic home, we were honored and enriched that Ron considered Dobama Theatre his “eastside home”. Our basement theatre had the lowest ceiling in town, was the noisiest thanks to a series of bars above us, and, I am sure, the smallest, most ill-equipped backstage area. Add to that the fact that Dobama, at that time, was a totally volunteer organization living on the financial edge. It was a nightmare scenario for a theatre professional. We were blessed when Ron Newell first descended Dobama Theatre’s decrepit back stairway as a cast member in a Don Robertson play in the mid 70’s, and decided to become a member of the Dobama Company. The sets that Ron designed and built staggered our imagination, and so beautifully supported and articulated the life of each production. Dobama Theatre had a tradition of ending each season with a free production. After the death of Marilyn Bianchi, Dobama initiated the Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival which became our free theatre event. We did not have funds for staging these winning plays. I was amazed and charmed by the creative wonderful set pieces that Ron Newell designed and built, with existing materials, for each of these plays. I cannot think of another designer who would place such value on the work of a 2nd or 3rd grade student. The artistic quality of Dobama Theatre was also enhanced by Ron Newell as actor, and director. Ron’s “method” was initiated by an in-depth study of the script accompanied by a respect for the intent of the playwright. He was then able to delve into his own rich emotional life to find passage to the life of a character and the vision of the playwright. Ron was not a “solo” actor, but rather enhanced his characterizations by relating, in an intimate manner, to the characters built by the actors who shared his stage. Ron, as director, had great respect for his actors. He was timely, and always prepared. Moreover, he trusted his actors, often willing to incorporate their instincts and ideas into the developing production. Ron Newell was a critical architect in building the reputation of Dobama Theatre. His work enhanced our artistic expressions. His respect for all artists illuminated and furthered Dobama Theatre’s motto of “love & respect”.

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Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Independence Community Theater
by Celia Lupton 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

Independence Community Theater announces auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running from March 6 - March 23. Auditions will be held on January 11 and 12. Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090B4EA8AE2BA6FA7-60297813-auditi… If you have any questions about the auditions or the show, please email Celia Lupton at lupton.celia(a)gmail.com. Director: Celia Lupton Music Director: Jack Routhier Choreographer: Jen Justice AUDITION DETAILS - Auditions are open to all actors ages 16 and up - Please prepare a 60-90 second cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show - Bring your sheet music to the audition (there will be an accompanist provided) - You may also bring a headshot and/or theater resume (optional) - Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to fill out the audition form - Auditions will be held in the auditorium at Independence Community Theater (6652 Brecksville Rd) - Be prepared to list any conflicts that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 (starting on Monday, January 19) with some Sunday rehearsals as needed (time TBD). All cast members are required to attend all rehearsals during tech week (March 1-5 from around 6:00 to 10:00) and all performances (March 6 - 22: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00 - please note that there is no Sunday show on March 8). - You may also be asked to read from a scene from the script if time allows - Every role is open to anyone! Casting decisions will be made solely on performance and suitability for the role — not on age, gender, race, or any other factor. - Callbacks (invitation only) will be held Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 ABOUT THE SHOW: Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee *has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. ROLES AVAILABLE Chip Tolentino: An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: C3 Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere: Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: G3 Leaf Coneybear: The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2 William Barfee: A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: C3 Marcy Park: The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: A3 Olive Ostrovsky: A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. Vocal range top: F#5, Vocal range bottom: A3 Rona Lisa Peretti: The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: C4 Douglas Panch: The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections. Mitch Mahoney: The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: E3 Carl Dad: Logainne's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of her fathers. Normally played by actor playing Leaf. Dan Dad: the more laid back and ineffectual of Logainne's fathers. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. Jesus Christ: Deity invoked by a speller in need. Normally played by the actor playing Chip. Olive's Dad: A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: E3 Olive's Mom: A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. Normally played by the actor playing Rona. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: D4

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by Anhedonia Pictures 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

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FCT announces New Plays Workshop
by Erin Moran 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

Calling all Playwrights! We are excited to present to you the inaugural... *New Plays Workshop at * *French Creek Theatre* For the first time, we are opening up our space during our off season to showcase new and exciting plays submitted from the community! Please use this form to submit your New Works to French Creek Theatre. Submissions are due by December 1st. You may submit multiple plays, but only one work per playwright will be selected. Please submit each play with a different form. *Plays must:* * -Be no longer than 40 min in length* *-Require no more than 6 actors* *-Never had a public performance* *-Be flexible to be produced in a workshop setting* *-Not contain excessive mature language or content* Playwrights will be encouraged to direct their piece and will be responsible for communicating production needs to French Creek as well as sourcing actors for their script. Playwrights will be notified by the end of December, if their work has been chosen for the workshop, and given a deadline for proposed casting, rehearsal schedule, and other production needs for approval by Cultural Arts and Nature Manager. *Three to five plays will be chosen depending on length, production needs, and proposed cast size.* *Each play will host a free public reading in January/February at French Creek offering an opportunity for the community and other artists to give feedback on the script*. Rehearsal spaces will be provided at French Creek Nature Center from late February 22nd to March 22nd. Technical rehearsals will take place the week of March 22nd in Ewing Hall at French Creek Theatre, and performances will be March 26th-29th at 7:30pm. PLAYWRIGHTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE READING OF THEIR PLAY AS WELL AS ALL THREE PERFORMANCES. Playwrights and actors will be awarded a stipend following the completion of the festival. Any questions can be emailed to French Creek's Cultural Arts and Nature Manager Erin Moran (emoran(a)loraincountymetroparks.com) or to Kierstan Kathleen Conway (kkconway66(a)gmail.com) Thank you and good luck Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/82nae2cp

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Cleveland Writers: Turn objects into powerful stories with Nardine Taleb in Tremont on Saturday, Nov. 15th, 12-2 pm.
by Felicia Black 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

Cleveland Writers: Turn objects into powerful stories. Unlock deep memory and emotion in this hands-on workshop! Every object tells a story. In this two-hour generative workshop with Cleveland writer *Nardine Taleb*, we’ll write about the objects that carry our memories, people, and moments with them. Together, we’ll respond to prompts and read inspiring pieces by Toni Morrison, Nadia Born, George Saunders, and more. Come to write, to be inspired, or to build on work already in progress—everyone is welcome! - Hour 1: Writing prompt, sharing, and discussing Nadia Born's "Oranges" and other provided excerpts. - Hour 2: Brief craft talk by Nardine, another writing prompt, and sharing our work *When:* Saturday, November 15, 12-2 pm *Where:* 2431 W 5th St, LF, Cleveland, OH 44113 *Investment:* $12.00 You can save your spot on Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/objects-associations-and-memory-tickets-195622…> . Warm regards, *Rev. Felicia Von Black, PhD* Co-Founder & Director Lillie B’s House Cleveland, OH (216) 307-1721 felicia(a)lilliebshouse.com

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