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Workshop Players Young Players Workshop
by Workshop Players 20 Apr '25

20 Apr '25

For Ages 10-14, June 16 -27 from 9:00 to Noon Workshop Players Theater is proud to announce the addition of a Summer Workshop for Young Players to our existing theater offerings! This program is intended to provide a maximum of 15 participants, ages 10-14, who have an interest in acting with a unique opportunity to develop their performance skills. This small number of participants in our intimate “black box” setting ensures that each young player will receive individual attention in all aspects of the program’s offerings—theatre games and improvisation, storytelling, stage focus, movement, and vocal performance; monologue and scene work. The workshop will culminate in a final performance for families and friends to be presented on Friday, June 27. For more information: https://workshopplayers.org/.../events/young-actors-workshop <https://workshopplayers.org/event/events/young-actors-workshop?fbclid=IwZXh…> -- 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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Audition Notice: The Importance of Being Earnest
by Roving Rogue Productions 20 Apr '25

20 Apr '25

AUDITION NOTICE: “The Importance of Being Earnest”By Oscar Wilde A comedy of mistaken identities as two Earnests navigate love, life, and who in the world actually is Earnest. PERFORMANCE DATES Friday, June 20 Saturday, June 21 AUDITION DATES Monday, April 28th Tuesday, April 29th 6:00-9:00 pm At St Paul's Evangelical Church 127 Cherry Rd NE Massillon, OH 44646 Auditions will be held in the Parish Building's Basement Call Backs are in person, on Wednesday, April 30th. We will also accept video auditions at rovingroguecasting(a)gmail.com through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Virtual auditionees are asked to prepare a 1-minute Comedic monologue. In-person auditionees will be asked to do a cold reading or comedic monologue. Rehearsals will start with a reading on Monday, May 5, 2025. Auditions can be signed up here: https://rovingroguepro.weebly.com/auditions -- *Theatre Troupe based in Massillon, OH* *Follow us on social media @RovingRoguePro*

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AUDITIONS: The Improvised Fantasy Adventure CHAOTIC seeks imaginative and versatile performers
by Chaotic Improv CLE 20 Apr '25

20 Apr '25

CHAOTIC, the improvised fantasy adventure, is back! And it’s game time. A “Dungeons and Dragons” inspired improv show with a lot of heart, CHAOTIC is a new adventure every night! The cast improvises Heroes, Monsters, Allies and Villains, while the DM puts it all together. Previous adventures have been crime thrillers, monster hunts, circus exorcisms, invaders from space and more, all set within a world of fantasy. DATE, TIME AND LOCATION Maelstrom Collaborative Arts 5403 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 Saturday, May 10th Group A auditions are at 2pm. Group B auditions are at 3:30. Group placement will be confirmed the day before auditions. Same-day callbacks may also be required. TO RESERVE AN AUDITION SLOT Please fill out the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2SlK5AYuUf56CCazbQV2YG5qoVmw9RwD… AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Auditions are open to anyone with stage experience. We have a fantastic cast of improvisers and actors, and are looking for performers who fit our energy. You’re great! Come show us how great you are. The audition will focus on your ability to improvise big characters and support your cast-mates on stage. There is nothing to prepare ahead of time. Wear something you can move around in. Important note: This is a Dungeons and Dragons(DnD) inspired show. Knowledge of DnD is encouraged but NOT required. We are not playing the math or mechanics of DnD during the show or rehearsal. We’re telling a story together. CAST PAY Each show pays a split of the ticket sales, with a $15 guarantee. CAST EXPECTATIONS Cast members are required to attend rehearsals 2 times a month. Our rehearsal schedule will be finalized after casting, to incorporate the availability of new cast members. CHAOTIC performs monthly, and cast members are required to attend the majority of performances. ReplyForward Add reaction

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Auditions for Red Barn Youth Theater at Clague Playhouse
by Clague Playhouse 19 Apr '25

19 Apr '25

*Upcoming Auditions for Red Barn Youth Theater: RECESS* Auditions for RECESS, will be held on Monday, April 28th and Tuesday April 29th, from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M at Clague Playhouse.RECESS has 4 simple musical numbers which require only that you can carry a tune. Experienced singers are welcome, but vocal training is not necessary. All young actors in grades 3 through 11 are welcome to audition.Auditions will include cold readings from the script and a simple vocal audition. Again, do not let a lack of singing lessons hold you back. Simply practice singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY at home.Rehearsals will begin the week of May 5, and specific dates will be made known at that time. Rehearsal times will be 4 to 5:30 P.M. on weekdays, and if needed, 10 to 11:30 on Saturdays. During TECHNICAL WEEK (June 16-19), rehearsals will be from 6 to 8:30 P.M. Performance dates are June 20 and 21 at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday June 22 at 2:00 P.M. at Clague Playhouse in Westlake.If you cannot make these audition dates, please email me at dancerdoc723(a)yahoo.com to make other arrangements. The REDBARN YOUTH THEATER is looking forward to seeing you soon. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(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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Baldwin Wallace Junior Class - Sondheim Celebration
by Bruce Hennes 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

The Baldwin Wallace Music Theater Junior Class celebrates the music of Stephen Sondheim at the Market Garden Brewery, Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/BW-Sondheim25 For more information: Bruce Hennes, bhennes(a)gmail.com

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Auditions for WSTF
by Robert Haag 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

Audition Notice Willoughby Summer Theater Festival (season 5) Call 216-406-1699 for addition information The Willoughby Summer Theater Festival returns for another season of unforgettable performances, bringing professional, high-quality productions to the heart of Lake County—completely free for all to enjoy! Our festival is dedicated to making live theater accessible to everyone, celebrating the works of legendary playwrights and providing a space where families and community members can experience the magic of the stage together. Auditions for this year’s productions will be held on the campus of Andrews Osborne Academy (38588 Mentor Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094) on Friday, May 9, from 6–8 PM and Saturday, May 10, from 1–5 PM. Performances will take place between Friday, July 25th and Sunday, August 3rd. No AEA contracts are available for these productions. We welcome actors of all backgrounds to be part of this exciting season. Join us in bringing timeless stories to life. This year's season consists of 2 plays: Laughing Stock by Charles Morey and Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare. We will also offer a musical cabaret featuring the music of Jason Robert Brown. If you are interested in auditioning for any of the plays, please prepare a comedic monologue in the style of the play. If you’re interested in auditioning for the musical showcase, please prepare a 32 bar cut from any Jason Robert Brown song. Actors will be seen in the order they arrive. Robert Haag website <http://www.robertgarhaag.com>

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OBERLIN FILM STUDENT IN NEED OF OLD CAR RADIO
by Heidi Azaro 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

OBERLIN FILM STUDENT IN NEED OF OLD CAR RADIO Is there anyone near Oberlin or on the west side of Cleveland area that has an older car with the older style of a PRE-DIGITAL radio?. Oberlin film student just needs one shot for his film of a hand tuning into a station of an old car radio. Would take about 20 minutes. Student will come to you! Or, you could meet at a neutral location. Needs to happen as soon as possible to finish the film before end of the April. Film credit and screening a given! Please contact: Jonas Jarecki jjarecki(a)oberlin.edu Thank you in advance!

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Hadestown: Teen Editions Auditions at Near West Theatre
by Michael Stein 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

Near West Theatre is holding auditions for Hadestown: Teen Edition April 22, 23, 24 7pm to 10pm Reserve a spot at auditions by submitting the registration form in the link below. www.nearwesttheatre.org/hadestown-teen-edition-casting-requirements *Before your audition, you will receive an audition form that must be completed before you audition.* *Note: Audition Slots for Wednesday, April 23 are FULL.* *NEAR WEST THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE CASTING. WE WILL CAST ARTISTS WITHOUT REGARD TO DISABILITY, RACE, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, COLOR, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNIC ORIGIN, OR ANY OTHERWISE INDICATED BASIS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO AUTHENTICALLY CASTING TO ENSURE ALL MARGINALIZED GROUPS ARE REPRESENTED.* *Character Descriptions* *This production is open to participants ages 13 - 19. You must be 13 or 19 at the time of the auditions.* Orpheus - *Male; Any ethnicity; Tenor with strong falsetto, D3-C5**. *A romantic poet and musician working on a masterpiece to bring back spring. Orpheus is kind and naive, and while he means well, he tends to fixate on his music above all else. The ability to play guitar is a plus. Eurydice - *Female; Any ethnicity; Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, F#3-D5*. Eurydice is a practical girl who lives a hard life and knows how to survive. Hades-Male*; Any ethnicity; Bass, F2-C #4**.* The King of the Underworld. He is a compulsive industrialist and the husband of Persephone. Rich and powerful. Persephone - *Female; Any ethnicity; Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, F3-C5*. The goddess of seasons, flowers, fruit, and grain, and the wife of Hades, the underworld king, spends half her time in the underworld and half with the mortals above. Hermes - *Any gender; Any ethnicity; Tenor/Baritone, C3-B4*. Charismatic guide and storyteller, a mentor to Orpheus. Messenger of the Gods and the play's narrator. Fates (3) - *Any gender; Any ethnicity; Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, E3-D5 (Fate 1 up to Eb5)*. Three divine siblings who decide the fate of each individual. The Fates sing in the back of everyone's minds, pushing the story to where it needs to go while commenting on the characters' choices. The ability to play one of the following instruments is a plus: violin, accordion, and tambourine. Workers (14) - *Any gender; Any ethnicity; SATB**.* Spirits of labor and community, a physical choral presence. The citizens and workers of Hadestown. *Auditions * - You must be 13 - 19 years of age to audition. - Audition dates are scheduled for *Tuesday, April 22, Wednesday, April 23, and Thurs**day, April 24, from 7 PM to 10 PM. * Anyone auditioning must stay for the entire time. Please register below to reserve a space. - Callbacks are scheduled *for Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM to 4 PM*. - Our audition process involves group work in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You do not need a headshot or resume; no preparation is required. It is a group experience of theatre games, improvisation, characterization, and movement. Come as you are, in comfortable clothing, and be ready to engage with your peers. Decisions and notifications will be made by the end of the following week. *Expectations* - Cast members are expected to prioritize rehearsals during the eight (8) weeks this production rehearses and for the nine performances. - By the end of your audition, you must communicate any known rehearsal or performance conflicts to the Stage Manager and/or Director. *Rehearsals* - Rehearsals are scheduled from *Tuesday, May 27, to Wednesday, July 9*. Rehearsal days will be Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (some Thursdays, depending on conflicts). *Rehearsals are Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm (usually a four-hour range that will vary depending on conflicts) and Monday – Wednesday from 7 pm to 10 pm. Rehearsal times will vary.* The stage manager will distribute a schedule by Thursday of every week. - Closer to the show's opening, typically tech week, rehearsals may be extended on some days, but they will not run past 11:00 PM. - You may be required to participate in a *Dry Tech Rehearsal on Saturday, July 12*. This rehearsal is typically during the day. *Tech Week* (*Attendance is mandatory during this week!)* - *Sunday, July 13, is Tech Sunday, an extended rehearsal for all cast, staff, and crew from 12 PM to 10 PM. *A potluck supper is organized and scheduled for this date. This is the first working tech rehearsal. Costumes, lighting, props, and special effects will be incorporated later in the week. - *Monday through Thursday, July 14 through 17, are mandatory rehearsals. Cast, crew, and staff are expected to be at the theater daily from 6 PM to 11 PM. Everyone must stay until the end of the rehearsal to run the show.* *Performances* - The cast is expected to be at the theater at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday performance nights and at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. - *The performances are on July 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, and August 1, 2, and 3.* - Curtain times for Friday and Saturday are at 7:30 PM, and Sunday is at 2 PM. *B**est Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* www.nearwesttheatre.org

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Summer camps and classes around the corner
by courtney 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Grow your child's confidence, artistry, technical skills and community in dance over the summer. Flexible options include three weeks in the summer to try classes. A five-week option to grow, and the weekly camps that you can chose one to eight weeks! Cleveland City Dance enrollment has opened for confidence building, strength building and friendship building classes.http://www.clevelandcitydance.com/ Sensational Storybook Twirling Tots camps for 3-5 year olds lets them use their imaginations with ballet, jazz, tap and crafts for full or half days. Intensive camps and classes for ages 9 to your 20's include conditioning, ballet, modern, musical theater, contemporary, African Dance, Flamenco, pointe & variations, history and so much more! Also classes in the evenings and Saturdays for adults and children to keep themselves active with like minded friends. The summer is a great way to try various class styles in brief intervals to find the perfect fit. Cleveland City Dance is located at 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 216-295-2222/ info(a)clevelandcitydance.com mailto:info@clevelandcitydance.com

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BLK Stream Sketch Show Auditions are 4/27!
by Imposters Theater 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

*Announcing Auditions for Imposters Theater’s BLK Stream Sketch Show* *AUDITION NOTICE!* *BLK Stream: Live and in Color! * Do you remember shows like* In Living Color*? *Mad TV*? What about shows of today like* A Black Lady Sketch Show* and *Astronomy Club*? Basically any black-centric comedy show? WE HAVE A SHOW FOR YOU! *BLK Stream: LIVE and in Color!* Is a sketch show that is all about black joy and black silliness. We’re looking to cast a black ensemble (18 & older) who are willing to let their comedic side show and be open to giving life to various characters. *Audition Date/Time:* April 27th, 2025 3:30-6:30pm *Location:* Imposter Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 *The audition will consist of three parts:* - Perform an original, 1-2 minute character monologue - If you have a costume, great, but not required. We want to see your creative side. - Improv games and scenes - This will show us how you work with others. - Cold reading from select sketches from the show - This will show us how you as a performer not only interpret the sketch but what you can bring to the table. *Show Details:* *Dates/Times - * Saturday 06/14 7:30pm Thursday 06/19 7:30pm Friday 06/20 7:30pm Sunday 06/22 7:30pm *Pay - * $30/Show A physical copy of your current headshot and resume is optional. Please dress comfortably and be ready to move. We look forward to working with you! Any questions, please email info at imposterstheater.com *Submit to audition by filling out this form. <https://forms.gle/MjMfrpYj112X91nBA>*

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