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New In-Person Screenwriting Class at the Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

New Screenwriting Class with Sean Fuerstenberg – learn to write for Film & TV! Have a story idea but don’t know where to start? Want to take your writing from concept to a fully structured screenplay? Whether you're an actor looking to create your own opportunities or a writer eager to sharpen your storytelling skills, this class is for you! Led by Sean Fuerstenberg, he discovered his passion for acting as the lead in his high school’s senior play. He pursued this interest at Kent State University, majoring in French Translation with a focus on subtitling and dubbing, while gaining on-set experience in various films. After extensive training in Improv and the Meisner technique at Houde School of Acting, Sean became an instructor, teaching On-Camera Audition Techniques, Improv, and Script Writing. He continues to build his career as an actor, writer, and producer. In this four-week class, you’ll learn: - How to develop strong characters and compelling narratives - The essentials of screenplay format and structure - Techniques to write dialogue that sounds natural and engaging - How to craft scenes that keep audiences hooked This class goes beyond theory. You’ll write, revise, and receive feedback to strengthen your script, so you walk away with real, actionable progress on your screenplay. Whether you’re working on a short film, TV pilot, or feature script, this class will give you the tools to make it happen. When: Sundays 5–7PM ET Where: In-Person at the Houde School of Acting Cost: $140 Great scripts don’t just happen, they’re built, refined, and rewritten. Take the first step toward telling your story - secure your spot today! Sign up now https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/screenwriting-class

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Registration Open for Heights Youth Theatre Summer Camps
by Pamela Fine 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

*Heights Youth Theatre is Offering Two Summer Camps* Fundamentals Camp (Grades 2-5) <https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/heights-youth-theatre/67a3b9ea4917ba4cc…> This June, FUNdamentals! Theatre Camp will celebrate its 11th Year of bringing you a unique immersion into all things THEATER. If your child has a passion for acting, improvisation, dancing, crew, singing, and visual art, our three-week camp is for them! Co-directed by Treva Offutt and Stacy Bolton, long-time HYT Director and Music Director respectively, and Jailyn Harris, Choreographer extraordinaire, this fun summer experience has traditionally been a wonderful first step for many to join HYT productions as performers and crew members. Once again, we will perform a piece created for our campers by the creative team rather than working from an existing script. This allows for equitable casting and focuses on what makes a show work. Our camp will be held at Wiley Middle School and will culminate in a free SHOWCASE in the Wiley Middle School Theater for family and friends on Thursday, June 26th at 3 pm. If this sounds like your kind of “gig,” join HYT this June at Wiley Middle School where we will put the FUN in FUNdamentals! - Ages: Grades 2-5 - Days: Monday - Friday - Dates: June 9 - June 27 - Time: 9 AM - 4 PM - Location: Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd., University Heights, Ohio 44118 - Cost: $700 - Instructors: Stacy Bolton, Treva Offutt, and Jailyn Harris ** If you would like to register and pay in full please click <https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/heights-youth-theatre/67a3b9ea4917ba4cc…>*here <https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/heights-youth-theatre/67a3b9ea4917ba4cc…>* ** If you would like to register and pay in installments please click *here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScicSaR_SMEftlnkzjoL-CeI6UuJqMDQlP…>* Questions e-mail Pam at olydia78(a)gmail.com HYTeens Broadway (Grades 6-12) <https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/heights-youth-theatre/67a4edea4917ba4cc…> We are thrilled to once again offer a summer program for teens who are passionate about musical theater. This summer we will once again be doing a full-scale production, Frozen Jr. over the three weeks at Wiley Middle School. The process will begin with auditions, moving on to the rehearsals, and culminating with performances on the stage at Wiley Middle School. We hope you will join us this summer to create and collaborate with our HYT community at HYTeens Broadway at Wiley Middle School. - Ages: Grades 6-12 - Days: Monday – Friday - Dates: July 7 - July 26 (Please note: camp will culminate with community performances on July 25 & 26 at Wiley Middle School) - Time: 9 AM - 3:00 PM - Location: Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd., University Heights, Ohio 44118 - Cost: $700 - Directors: Stacy Bolton and Kelly Murphy Monaghan ** If you would like to register and pay in full please click *here <https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/heights-youth-theatre/67a4edea4917ba4cc…>* ** If you would like to register and pay in installments please click <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE2H2CMGiwKL4g8z5DPFXKf2l9Jj91OsP…>*here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE2H2CMGiwKL4g8z5DPFXKf2l9Jj91OsP…>* Questions e-mail Pam at olydia78(a)gmail.com

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2025 Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
by Short. Sweet. 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

The 14th Annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest. kicks off on Monday for a week of sweet, short films! Schedule can be found here: https://shortsweetfilmfest.com/schedule/2025-festival-schedule/ Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-short-sweet-film-fest-tickets-12097021747… The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase the best local, national, and international films from up-and-coming filmmakers. What better way to watch independent cinema than in the historic Atlas Cinemas <https://atlascinemas.net/>in Shaker Square <https://www.thisiscleveland.com/about-cle/cleveland-neighborhoods/shaker-sq…> ? *Monday, February 24* - Local Filmmaker's Opening Night, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:00pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Tuesday, February 25* - Student + Horror & Local Films, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:00pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Wednesday, February 26* - Acting Competition+ Student & International Films, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:00pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Thursday, February 27* - Fashion Fest + Student & Local Films - doors open at 6:00pm and student films will run from 7:00-10:15pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Friday, February 28 *- Animation & Music Videos + Comedy/Drama + Experimental & Documentary + Horror, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:30pm. *Saturday, March 2 *- Comedy, Animation, Music Videos, Family Films, Drama, Horror, LGBTQ, Student, Science Fiction and Asian Cinema doors open at 10:30am and films will run from 12:00pm-10:15pm. *Sunday, March 2* - Action/Thriller Films, Environmental, Documentary, Comedy/Drama, STudent, Best of the Fest, and the Short. Sweet. Film Competition. doors open at 10:30am and films will run from 12:00pm-9:30pm. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the concession in the lobby. For more updates please check out our Facebook page: Short. Sweet. Film Fest <https://www.facebook.com/ShortSweetFilmFest>, Instagram: @short.sweet.film.fest

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Full Monty Auditions Today and this week!
by jenna messina 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

Cassidy Theatre *Auditions for THE FULL MONTY * *Today, Monday and Tuesday!* *Book By*: Terrence McNally (Ragtime, Master Class, Anastasia among many others!) *Music & Lyrics By*: David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Band's Visit, Tootsie among many others!) *Show Performance Dates: June 5 - 22, 2025* Preview - Thursday June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2:30 p.m. *Audition Dates & Times:* Sunday, February 23rd, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Monday, February 24th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Tuesday, February 25th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM *Callbacks (if needed and by invitation):* Sunday, March 2nd, 6:30 - 9:30 PM *Place:* Cassidy Theatre 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, Ohio 44130 (in the Greenbriar Commons, follow the signs, we are all the way in the back behind the tennis courts) *What to Prepare:* A song of your choice that will showcase your vocal range and personality (about 2 - 3 minutes). It is preferred to bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. If you do not have sheet music, a pre-recorded backing track is acceptable (please bring a speaker). *Rehearsals:* Rehearsals will begin on or around Monday, March 17, 2025 and take place Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals. *About the Show:* Jerry, a down-and-out steelworker grappling with unemployment and a dwindling bank account, is desperate to regain his footing. With mounting child support payments looming and chance of losing visitation with his son, Nathan, he concocts an audacious plan to make some quick cash. He, with his hesitant best friend, Dave, assemble a ragtag group of unlikely candidates — each with their own burdens and dreams — after witnessing the electrifying excitement of their wives at a touring Chippendales show. As this motley crew prepares for a show of their own, each member faces their own demons, tackling feelings of isolation, insecurities, and unfulfilled aspirations. Through heartwarming and often humorous encounters, they discover an unexpected camaraderie and sense of belonging as they bond over their shared mission. However, the question lingers: will they muster the courage to go THE FULL MONTY and reveal their true selves on stage? *Roles Available:* 11 Men (character ages 21 - 65) 8 Women (character ages 21 - 80) 1 Younger Man (character age 12 - 14) *Character Descriptions at this link**:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gYUAz-nHy6r2M-g4eSIsd1KSgtE7geHa/edit?u… *Sign up for an audition day and time here*: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A4A622A1FAC07-54776821-auditions#/ *Note:* If you are unable to make the audition dates above you may set up a different audition time (via Zoom) or submit a video audition to director Jenna Messina. Please contact her at jennmess74(a)gmail.com to make arrangements. If you send a video, please include a brief introduction about yourself, a song of your choice, and anything else you would like to share. -- *jenna messina* *she/her/hers* *j <jm415424(a)ohio.edu>ennmess74(a)gmail.com <ennmess74(a)gmail.com>*

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Immerse Yourself in “THE ROARING 2020s” opening in 11 days
by Jesse Oyster 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

Everyone Loves a Murder Mystery, Until the Wrong Person Dies! The Roaring 2020s: An Original Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Experience, will run for two performances at Reithoffer’s in Chagrin Falls on March 6th and 13th at 6:30pm. Over a three course meal, catered by Normandy Catering, guests explore an immersive world of malicious mobsters and spectacular speakeasies while backstage drama slowly takes over. When the wrong person is killed in the middle of the performance, the cast must break character and solve the mystery of a murder that happened at their murder mystery dinner experience. Tickets are on sale now at linktr.ee/reithoffers. The Roaring 2020s is unique, even among murder mystery dinner productions. “I wrote this show to explore a unique desire among audiences, ” says writer/director/producer, Jesse Oyster. “Attempting to break an actor out of character is usually frowned upon in most interactive productions, but that is where the real mystery hides in The Roaring 2020s. It's all up to you to peel back the layers. ” Jesse has been an active artist in the Ohio theatrical space for over a decade, having spent the past year as a cast member in Ruth: The Musical and A Christmas Carol: a New Musical at the Ohio Star Theatre. Jesse is a graduate from Kent State University with degrees in Marketing and Theatre who loves to create unique artistic opportunities to inspire local artists and audiences. “The Roaring 2020s feels like Clue (1985) meets an interactive version of The Play that goes wrong. Though I hadn’t seen either when I picked up the pen. ” “It is a beautiful blend between classic period murder mystery troupes and a modern day setting, ” says actor James Bearss. “This play is an octopus, just when you think you know what’s going on the other foot drops. ” Bearss has been involved with the Roaring 2020s since the initial staged reading in January 2024 and is excited to bring the heartbroken con man, Doctor Hector Brown, to life alongside lead actor Connor Mast, performing the role of Massimo Capone. “Hector is a comedic foil character that you love to hate, while Massimo is more of a silent threat. Connor plays the role like a mob boss kingpin who could break your spirit without uttering a word. ” Joining Bearss and Mast will be Talia Eshenbaugh as the Russian vodka smuggler Bertha Bronowich, Brianna Clark as jazz singer Trixie Tiramisu, Mario Becerra as the eccentric Chef Pablo, Corey Hughes as the aloof henchman Stephano Bricker, and Sarah Parr as struggling speakeasy owner Lucy Lancer. The Roaring 2020s is proudly hosted by Reithoffer’s, also known as Hoff’s, Cleveland’s eclectic event center. “At Hoff’s, Our mission is to support and preserve local arts and culture. ” Says venue owner Debby Heine Wein. Hoff’s has a long history of hosting cabarets, murder mysteries, and live musicians year round. Come indulge in the Roaring 2020s at Hoff’s and unravel this mystery with us.

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Fairview park Fine Arts Mystery dinner theatre
by Terri Klopp 22 Feb '25

22 Feb '25

Tickets are on sale now for FPFATAs Mystery Dinner Theatre this coming Friday February 28th at 6:30 pm and Saturday March 1st at 6:00 pm at the New Hope Church on Lorain Rd in Fairview Park. Link for tickets https://our.show/piqsg1k79x or fpfata.org

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Berko review: WAITRESS by BWU @ Beck Center
by Roy Berko 22 Feb '25

22 Feb '25

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgement: WAITRESS is the kind of production that audience’s love. Though the script is shallow, the plot obvious, and there are no memorable songs, it matters little. In the hands of the talented and well-directed cast, the standing ovation was well-deserved. Go, see emerging young talent which will soon be featured in Broadway shows, and enjoy yourself!* *To read the entire review go to: *https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ *To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: * https://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/ *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Gangstagrass at Stocker Arts Center - Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm
by Erin Miller 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Gangstagrass demolishes every preconception you have about country music and hip-hop. These string pickers and MCs create a shared cultural space for dialogue and connection between folks that usually never intersect. The boundaries are gone. www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com> for tickets and more info.

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Songs for a New World - Stocker Arts Center Saturday, February 22, 7:30pm and Sunday, February 23, 2pm
by Erin Miller 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown, this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. Featuring: Mary-Francis Miller, Jennie Nasser, Danny Simpson and JT Snow. Directed by Joanna May Cullinan and Music Direction by Anthony Trifiletti. www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com> for tickets and more info

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Waitress, a sweet collab BWMT and Beck Center
by Julie Gilliland 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Beck Center For The Arts Serves Up A Sweet Collaboration With Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program With Waitress Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce another fabulous collaboration with the Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre program.<https://www.bw.edu/academics/undergraduate/music-theatre/> This season, Waitress is on the menu. Waitress The Musical,<https://www.mtishows.com/waitress> Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre Program Collaboration, is directed by Victoria Bussert, music direction Matthew Webb, choreography Lauren Marousek. Featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Bareilles>, Book by Jessie Nelson. Senney Theater, Opening February 14 running Thursdays through Sundays until March 9, 2025. The story of Jenna, the titular waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Based on the 2007 movie of the same name, Waitress features a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and music and lyrics by Grammy Award(r) winner Sara Bareilles<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Bareilles> ("Love Song," "Brave"). "Waitress is the hit musical that's "a little slice of heaven"--Entertainment Weekly. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Tickets start at $15 Smart Seats to $41 each, $37 (for seniors 65 and older), $20 for students with valid ID, and $15 for children under 12 years of age, plus ticket fees, available at 216-521-2540 and Beckcenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/waitress> Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performances are 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general admission seating for just $15. Smart Seats are available for each performance at just $15 per person. For more information on the 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season please visit beckcenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater> Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent.

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