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AUDITION: Seeking 3 women for a PAID summer workshop in Tremont. The Nanny Project: You Can’t Over Love Anything
by Courtney Black 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

CASTING NOTICE Seeking *3 women* actors for an upcoming workshop in Tremont. The Nanny Project: You Can’t Over Love Anything *GUARANTEED STIPEND and meals. Childcare will/can be discussed at the first meeting. Case by case basis* PLAYWRIGHT: Felicia V. Black DIRECTOR: Courtney L. Black PRODUCER: Le Chat Noir Productions ABOUT THE NANNY PROJECT Led by the Sankofa Sol Arts Inquiry Collective (SSAIC) The Nanny Project is an integrated arts-based inquiry project that highlights the lived experiences of diverse nannies who were employed during the pandemic years 2020-2023. Through the development of a diverse array of outputs including but not limited to a verbatim theater playscript, The Nanny Project, seeks to elevate the essential work of nannies into public consciousness. The first reading of the prize-winning one-act piece at the American Folklore Society Meeting on November 8th, 2024 was met with success, highlighted in the feedback from the audience. Session participants emphasized the emotional and intellectual impact of the work, praising it as “beautiful” and “fabulous work.” The story’s exploration of themes like love, exploitation, sacrifice, and the lived experiences of women of color caregivers captivated listeners, with 100% of responses rating it as "extremely engaging’ on our feedback form. Many were moved by the representation of caregivers’ struggles for dignity, and self-worth, particularly emphasizing the need to hear and advocate for these often-overlooked voices. ABOUT THE PLAY In a series of poignant verbatim reflections, pulled directly from three interviews conducted by SSAIC from 2019-2023, You Can't Over Love Anything explores the complexities of caregiving offering an unflinching look inside one of the most unregulated jobs in the nation; Nannying. *Monologue heavy CHARACTERS WOMAN 1: Black/30's WOMAN 2: Indian or Southeast Asian presenting/40's WOMAN 3: White/40's AUDITIONS You can request sides by emailing courtney@courtneylblack. Please send a SELF-TAPE by 02/18/2025 introducing yourself and your connection to the piece's content. Please include your name and which character you are reading for in the subject line. Casting decisions will be sent out by 03/10/2025. Acceptance of offer/actor availability deadline is 3/17/2025. FURTHER INFORMATION You Can’t Over Love Anything is a play based on narratives from the lived experiences of women from diverse populations. The content deals with issues of race, culture, and domestic service. CREATIVE PROCESS Though actors are expected to be completely off-book for the final performance this is a work in progress. Actors should be adaptable and open to experimental theatre techniques with strong memorization. *Refreshments and light meals will be provided at all meetings and rehearsals. IMPORTANT DATES Our first production meeting is on 5/3/25. Initial rehearsal dates are as follows with additional dates to be announced: - 5/10/25 - 5/17/25 If cast, you will receive additional dates/production information well in advance. Please direct any questions to courtney(a)courtneylblack.com. -- Courtney L. Black Multidisciplinary Artist (619) 727-3483 https://www.courtneylblack.com/ (under construction)

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2025 Flexible Subscriptions available at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

As this new year begins, we are so grateful for your continued support of our mission to produce intimate, thought-provoking shows that engage, entertain and encourage audiences to consider different perspectives and points of view. With this in mind, we are delighted to share with you our 2025 season of shows. *Subscriptions and individual tickets are currently available. Please visit our website at **www.twinmasks.org* <http://www.twinmasks.org/> *.* Opening February 7 and running Friday and Saturday evenings (8:00 p.m.) until February 22, 2025: *CONSTELLATIONS*, written by Nicholas Payne and directed by Claudia Lillibridge. This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Opening May 2 and running Friday and Saturday evenings (8:00 p.m.) until May 17,*EXIT LAUGHING**, *written by Paul Elliott and directed by Laurel K. Bryant. What is there left to do when you and your best friends return from touring the world and sharing adventures? A May-December romance, maybe? Or something else? Join us for this uproarious comedy filled with laughs, and a few surprises. Opening August 1st and running Friday and Saturday evenings (8:00 p.m.) until August 16, *YOU BETTER SIT DOWN: TALES FROM MY PARENTS DIVORCE*, written by Anne Kaufman, Matthew Maher, Caitlin Miller, Jennifer R. Morris, Janice Paran and Robbie Collier Sublett, directed by Scott Sanborn. Listen and watch the delicate parent-child conversations about falling in love, falling out of love, and rebuilding a life after the complex experience of dividing a family. This provocative show reveals the stories behind the statistics of one of the most prominent social phenomena of our time. Opening October 31st and running Friday and Saturday evenings (8:00 p.m.) until November 15th,* DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE *by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Marc C. Howard-Stiver. An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins *Dead Man’s Cell Phone*, a wildly imaginative new comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we memorialize the dead – and how that remembering changes us – it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. *Once again, subscriptions and/or individual tickets are now on sale.* We look forward to seeing you at the shows and thank you for supporting the arts in our communities!

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Constellations opening Feb 7 at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, in Twinsburg is proud to announce its first show of the 2025 Season, Constellations. Tickets can be purchased at www.twinmasks.org or by calling 330.888.3211. Adults $15 / Senior or Student $10 Written by Nicholas Payne Director: Claudia Lillibridge CAST: Marianne - Christine Wright Roland - Sean Donovan Performance Dates: February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2025. 8pm curtain for all shows. Please note there is adult language and situations in this play. THE STORY: This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Rights secured by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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2025 Colombi New Plays Festival!! Festival Dates and How to Submit!
by Ensemble Theatre 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

*Ensemble Theatre Announces our 2025 Colombi New Plays Festival!* Join us for this annual festival, which brings new works to life! From first readings, to testing rewrites, this festival allows local writers a platform to hear their work read aloud (often for the first time) in front of an audience. Audience surveys will be curated by each playwright to garner audience feedback! *Join us for all the adventure involved in the beginnings and navigating the playwriting process!! * *Dates! First three weekends in March. * March 7, 8, 9 (at John Carroll-Marinello Little Theatre). March 14, 15, 16 (at Disciples Christian Church -Sanctuary or Chapel). March 21, 22, 23 (at Dunham Tavern). (Ideally) The First weekend will focus on 10 minute and Short Plays! The Second weekend on Short plays. The Final weekend on Full Lengths. We will do our best to schedule this way based on what is submitted:)* *Each evening will go from about 7:30-9:30 (Friday & Saturday) and 2-4 (Sunday). Important Information: *Deadline to submit is February 17th!* Playwrights and readers must reside in the Northeast Ohio area. Ensemble Theatre will provide a free space (library) or Zoom for one rehearsal prior to reading & will work with each playwright whose work is selected to schedule. Plays (playwrights) selected will receive a modest stipend. Readers will also receive a modest stipend. Ensemble *Stagewrights* members will have priority, but submissions will be open to all artists who reside in Northeast Ohio. Here is the LINK to submit! *https://forms.gle/1kzJiCNTiS7VQ74n6 <https://forms.gle/1kzJiCNTiS7VQ74n6>* Please reach out here (plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org) or ( celeste(a)ensemble-theatre.org) with ANY questions!! Looking forward to introducing new work to Northeast Ohio audiences! Our Best- Celeste, Becca, & The Ensemble Family!

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Life-Sized Candy Land - YOU are the Pieces - February 14 & 15
by Rexroad, Benjamin 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

For all ages Friday, February 14: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, February 15: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Come to Goodyear Branch Library in Akron to play a round of Candy Land. YOU get to perform as the game pieces as you move around the room in this life-sized version of the popular board game. For more information visit https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/goodyear or call the library 330.784.7522 Goodyear Branch Library 60 Goodyear Blvd Akron, OH 44305

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TD/Set Designer Needed
by Erin Moran 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

FRENCH CREEK THEATRE IS LOOKING TO HIRE... a Technical Director/Set Designer for our September and December shows. French Creek Nature Center and Theatre (Lorain County Metro Parks) is seeking a talented individual to design and build for our September production of "Wait Until Dark" and our December production of "Merrily We Roll Along" of this year's season. This position will receive a competitive stipend and will be provided painters, carpenters, as they see fit. Those interested must submit a letter of interest along with a resume and portfolio to Erin Moran by Feb.22nd (send to emoran(a)loraincountymetroparks.com) For any questions or additional details of the position call 440-865-7827

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Elevate Your Podcast with Professional Producing Services
by Anhedonia Pictures 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

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Two Weekends Left to See OPUS at Clague Playhouse
by Clague Playhouse 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

*OPUS* by Michael Hollinger Directed by Craig Joseph Playing at Clague Playhouse now through Sunday, February 16th, 2024. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. *Stay for a Talk-Back Discussion with the Cast & Crew after the show on Sunday, February 9th.* After firing one of their founding members, a world-class string quartet takes a chance on a gifted but relatively inexperienced young woman as the group struggles to prepare for a televised ceremony at the White House. The rehearsal room becomes a pressure-cooker as passions rise, personalities clash, and the players are forced to confront the ephemeral nature of their life’s work. Our cast features Dough Sutherland as Elliot, Michael J. Montanus as Alan, Trey Gilpin as Dorian, Chris D'Amico as Carl, and DeLee Cooper as Grace. You can also read some of the director's insights on the Clague Playhouse website: https://clagueplayhouse.org/index.php/currentseason/opus/ Visit bit.ly/ClaguePlayhouseTickets to buy tickets or call the box office at 440-331-0403 (open Wednesday-Saturday 1-6PM). Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 news(a)clagueplayhouse.org 440-331-0403 www.clagueplayhouse.org *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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Music Director for production of Annie by Silhouette productions
by Charlotte Mirabile 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

We are looking for a Musical Director for our 2025 upcoming production of Annie. The show dates are the two weekends of October 10 and October 17, at the Shore Cultural Centre. Rehearsal days are scheduled at your conveniences Monday thru Thursday 6:30-9:00, no weekends unless you feel a Saturday afternoon is needed. The stipend is $1000. Please contact me with your thoughts on this production project. Looking forward to speaking with you. Charlotte Mirabile Silhouette Productions 216-219-3630 Sent from my iPhone

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Kick Start Your ON-CAMERA Acting Career FROM HOME!
by Taylor Sustersic 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

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