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DEATH CRUISE 2020 By Christopher Johnston opens June 6th at convergence-continuum
by Cory Molner 30 May '25

30 May '25

Death Cruise 2020 A World Premiere by Christopher Johnston June 6th through June 28th Passengers aboard the cruise ship Halcyon Daze find themselves trapped at sea when the "unknown pneumonia" infecting the public is discovered to be a new virus called COVID-19. As it rapidly spreads, survivors find themselves either quarantined in their cabins, or free to roam the ship--at their own risk. To ease the rising tension, the ship's Captain orders one of its medical staff, Achebe, to form a grief group for passengers. Those who join include Ghost, a Vietnam veteran; Lorena, a woman trying to recover from personal trauma; Juanita, who wrestles with her faith; Ricky, a young man who is obsessed with 70's rock music; and Nick, a stand-up comic who also serves as the ship's Cruise Director. They don't know when they can escape the shipboard corona chaos that ensues, when they will ever set foot on dry land, and why they are all having intense dreams inhabited by scary puppets. But as they say, "Bon Voyage!" Christopher Johnston is a playwright, director, and independent journalist. A filmed version of his play *The Ascension of Mary Mulligan* was released in March 2023.His plays have appeared at BorderLight Fringe Festival, Cleveland Public Theatre, convergence-continuum theatre, Dobama Theatre, Notre Dame College, Playwright’s Local, Talespinner Children’s Theatre, and West78th Street Theater in New York. In 2019, he received a Dramatists Guild Foundation Writers Alliance Grant for his play Live Bodies for Sale. Johnston completed his playwriting internship at the Cleveland Play House during the 1989-90 season. He is a member or the Dramatists Guild and serves on the boards of convergence-continuum theatre and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. His book, *Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice*, was published by Skyhorse Publishers in May 2018. Featuring Tamicka Scruggs, Katrice Monee Headd, Ben Blankenship, John Lynch, Monica Zach, Matthew Zitelli. Directed by Alison Garrigan Death Cruise 2020 by Christopher Johnston Thu-Sat at 7:30 p.m. Sunday June 15th at 3 p.m. Tickets are $23 general admission, $18 seniors (65+), $18 students. Season subscribers, please use your subscription code to reserve tickets. ~~~ All performances are held at the Liminis Theater 2438 Scranton Rd. Cleveland 44113 in the Historic Tremont neighborhood. -- Cory Molner Executive Artistic Director convergence-continuum cmolner(a)convergence-continuum.org 216-308-9375 He/him (what this? <https://pronouns.org/>)

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Cleveland Public Theatre Kicks off Pride Month Early with Kwingo's Comedy Revue Tonight!
by Kim Furganson 30 May '25

30 May '25

cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents Kwingo's Comedy Revue<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…> Conceived by Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo) Cleveland Scene 2023 Nominee for "Best Local Comedian." Friday, May 30, 2025 "This is a comedy show like no other because it's more than just comedy-it's a show of revolutionary joy. It's out of the box, it's fresh, it's queer, and it's unapologetically here." -Kadijah Wingo Choose What You Pay until 5pm today! Kick off Pride early at Cleveland Public Theatre with Kwingo's Comedy Revue<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…>, a new comedy show conceptualized by CPT's National New Play Network (NNPN)<https://nnpn.org/> Producer in Residence, Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo). The show features stand-up, sketch comedy, burlesque, drag and music from talented queer folx out of the Midwest with many based in Northeast Ohio. The show will be performed at Cleveland Public Theatre's Parish Hall located on the grounds of the theatre (off the parking lot) at 6415 Detroit, Cleveland, OH 44102. Doors open at 9:30pm allowing guests to enjoy an assortment of specialty beverages. The Line-up includes the following: Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo), Debbie Does Drag, Marquis Gaylord, Cam Godfrey, D'Jaay Brown Johnson, Jo Rou, Shrimp Cocktail and Matthew Thompson. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…> for performer bios. Ticket And Show Information Tickets for Kwingo's Comedy Revue<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…> can be purchased through the theatre's Choose-What-You-Pay policy at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org/> and range from $1 to $40 with no handling fees. Presale tickets will be "Choose What You Pay" online, over the phone, and at the box office until May 30 at 5pm, and after that, tickets will be $10 at the door. Doors open at 9:30pm and the show starts at 10pm. Kwingo's Comedy Revue in the news: Cleveland Public Theatre brings variety, unscripted shows to the stage this season | Ideastream Public Media<https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2025-05-29/cleveland-public-theatre…>

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Calling local buskers!
by Dale Heinen 30 May '25

30 May '25

Calling Local Buskers! Perform at BorderLight Festival | July 17-19 on Playhouse Square Plaza BorderLight Festival is inviting local artists to bring their talents to Playhouse Square Plaza during designated busker blocks: quiet moments in the festival schedule when performers can independently engage with the public. Busker Block Time Slots Thursday, July 17 5:00-6:00 PM 6:30-7:45 PM Friday, July 18 5:00-5:30 PM 6:25-7:45 PM 8:15-8:45 PM Saturday, July 19 5:15-6:15 PM These are informal performance opportunities. Performers must be fully self-sufficient; no support or equipment is provided by the festival. You are welcome to put out a hat and perform for tips. No application or approval process is required. Just show up and perform during the time slots listed. Questions? Contact us at info(a)borderlightcle.org<mailto:info@borderlightcle.org>. Learn more about the festival and its mission at www.borderlightcle.org<http://www.borderlightcle.org>.

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CPT and Teatro Público de Cleveland Present Telenovela-flavored "Grandeza" for this week's Test Flight Workshop Production!
by Kim Furganson 29 May '25

29 May '25

Cleveland Public Theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2025 (Part Two)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/category/series/te…> Featuring workshop productions by Northeast Ohio artists as part of CPT's New Play Development Program Through June 7, 2025 Cleveland, OH-Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) announces part two of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with three more Northeast Ohio playwrights. The upcoming featured cohort of playwrights/projects include the following: May 29-May 31-Grandeza<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/test-flight-part-2…> Presented by Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre Produced by Alejandro Martinez Written & directed by Ernesto Luna Camargo In Spanish with English supertitles. En español con supertítulos en inglés. Grandeza is a dark comedy exploration of identity, courage, and the weight of cultural expectations. When a teenager comes out of the closet, he uncovers a startling truth: the entire world is trapped in closets of their own, clinging to traditions that have shaped and confined them. Grandeza es una exploración por comedia negra de la identidad, el coraje y el peso de las expectativas culturales. Cuando un adolescente sale del clóset, descubre una verdad sorprendente: el mundo entero está atrapado en sus propios clósets, aferrándose a tradiciones que lo han moldeado y confinado June 5-June 7-Future Never Land<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/test-flight-part-2…> By Josiah Britt Directed & produced by Jimmie Woody Line Producer: Daniel Christopher McCurry Cleveland history meets Afrofuturism in Future Never Land, a multi-media, rap-classical fusion opera. This historical sci-fi work presents our collective tragedies and triumphs told through the origin story of a poetic and mysterious defender known as the C-Town Crier, as he comes face to face with local heroes, villains, and self-discovery. The entire play is perfectly synced to unedited classical music from famous French compositions, Camille Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals and Claude Debussy's Suite Bergamasque. This play boldly pushes the boundary of lyrical complexity and innovation. TICKET & SHOW INFORMATION Presented Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pm in CPT's James Levin Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. EVERY TICKET is "Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/box-office/>" starting at $1 (with no handling fees) and can be purchased at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>, or through the CPT Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a patron elevator and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. Every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where guests get to mingle with the artists after the show and discuss the performance in a lively, social atmosphere and a selection of drinks are on CPT.

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Workshop Players' Auditions - Spitfire Grill
by Workshop Players 29 May '25

29 May '25

Workshop Players Theatre IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE SPITFIRE GRILL Music and Book by James Valcq Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff DIRECTED BY Geoffrey Short MUSIC DIRECTED BY HEIDI HERCZEG Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness. AUDITIONS: Monday, June 9th, 2025 6:30PM – 9:30PM (Latest audition at 9:15p) Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 6:30PM – 9:30PM (Latest audition at 9:15p) Call-Backs (if needed) Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30PM LOCATION: Workshop Players - 44820 Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 (all auditions, rehearsals and performances are at this location) PERFORMANCE DATES: Two-week run/7 shows total (with a potential for a third week) from September 11 – September 21, 2025. Shows: One Thursday show (opening night), then Fridays and Saturday at 7:30p and Sundays at 2p. 9/11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 (Potential third week would be Friday-Sunday September 26-28). REHEARSALS*: 5 weeks total including Tech week. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs. 6:30p-10p, Sundays 1p-5p from August 11-September 7. No Fridays or Saturdays. Tech week begins Sunday September 7 then every day through opening September 11th. No rehearsals Labor Day weekend Sunday 8/31 or Monday 9/1. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN PARTICIPATION IS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. NO EQUITY CONTRACTS AVAILABLE. WALK-INS WELCOME AND WILL BE SEEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AFTER PRE-SCHEDULED SLOTS. AUDITION SLOT RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME AT: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C054CACAA2FA7FEC25... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> .... Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities. You may be asked to read from the script as well. Bring sheet music in the proper key (an accompanist will be available); Recorded accompaniment is not encouraged but is allowed. Speaker will be provided, but bring all necessary phone or recorder connections. Bring resume, headshot and a list of schedule conflicts. You can pre-fill the audition form at: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C054CACAA2FA7FEC25... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> ... and bring it with you. Video submissions can be submitted by sending a video link with headshot, resume and audition form to the director at geoffshort66(a)gmail.com No dance call. We are committed to inclusive casting of actors of all genders, races, ethnicities, body types, sexual orientations, and abilities for any role. All are welcome, needed and encouraged to audition. Adults 18 and up please. CHARACTERS PERCY TALBOTT Age: Able to read early 20s Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano, needs to belt a D Young woman with rough edges who carries a strength and sadness beyond her years. She is short-tempered and not afraid to speak her mind but is desperate to find a sense of belonging. HANNAH FERGUSON Age: Early 70s (actors 45+) Voice Type: Alto A tough old woman, with a “no nonsense” manner that can boarder on bitter. She doesn’t like to rely on others for help, SHELBY THORPE Age: Able to read late 20s to Early 30s Voice Type: Soprano, needs to mix belt a D A soft-faced woman who carries herself in a shy yet enchanting manner. She cares a lot about the welfare of others, perhaps a more than she should. Married to Caleb CALEB THORPE Age: Late 30s to Early 40s Voice Type: Baritone with a slight edge to the sound. Top note is G Out -of-work foreman at the stone quarry. He has a hard time letting go of the way things were. Hannah’s nephew married to Shelby. JOE SUTTER Age: Late 20’s Voice Type: Tenor, needs to touch an A A young, small town policeman restless to leave the place he feels has been holding him down. He does not seem to have a clear sense of what it is he needs from life yet. EFFY KRAYNECK Age: Mid 50s Voice Type: Mezzo/Alto, must be able to carry a close harmony A Postmistress and busybody, she has narrow eyes and sour tongue. Anybody’s business is her business. THE VISITOR Age: Mid 40s Voice Type: n.a A mysterious figure who does not speak. He has intense eyes and a powerful presence, that captivates all who interact with him *Subject to change Like -- 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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Churchill at War - Quotable Quotes
by Neil Thackaberry 29 May '25

29 May '25

Hi all, We're having fun working on *Churchill at War*. We open June 20. Some of our favorite Churchill quotes (most ended up in the play) 1. A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt. Long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest. 2. I am easily satisfied, with the very best. 3. A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. 4. An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. 5. If you are going through hell, keep going. 6. You can always count on America to do the right thing, after they’ve tried everything else. 7. Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. 8. I know history will be kind to me because I intend to write it. 9. Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. 10. “You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” *Churchill at War*, a compelling new 90 minut play written and directed by Neil Thackaberry with Peter Voinovich as Churchill. Performances will be held June 20, 21, 22 and June 27, 28, 29 at Greystone Hall, 103 S High Street, Akron, Ohio. Tickets at actorssummitproductions.com or 234-817-8414. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.

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FINAL WEEKEND for Western Reserve Playhouse's R-Rated TITUS ANDRONICUS
by Braelin Andrzejewski 29 May '25

29 May '25

*Western Reserve Playhouse Presents* *The Lamentable Tragedy of* *Titus Andronicus* * by William Shakespeare | Adapted by August Scarpelli * *Thurs–Sat at 8:00PM* *Sunday at 2:00PM* Shakespeare’s most savage tragedy, *Titus Andronicus is a revenge story with no brakes*. When Roman war hero Titus returns home, he expects honor; but gets betrayal in its place. The new emperor turns against him, the Queen of the Goths sets a plan for revenge in motion, and her lover, Aaron, orchestrates a campaign of cruelty that tears Titus’s world apart. Under their schemes, his daughter is violently silenced, his sons are framed and executed, and the line between justice and vengeance disappears. What follows is a spiral of violence where every act of cruelty demands another, and no one makes it out clean. *This will be your last chance to see this beast of a show, which hasn't been seen in NEOhio for over a decade. Don't miss out.* *Tickets On Sale Now! <https://thewrp.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200470794&ref=neohiopal>* *⚠️ Content Warning: Titus Andronicus contains scenes of graphic violence, sexual assault, mutilation, and themes of racism and revenge. Viewer discretion is advised. Recommended for mature audiences.* -- Braelin Andrzejewski Content/Marketing Coordinator Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-203-1007 www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Houde Summit 2025: 4 days of acting workshops, seminars, and networking
by Houde School Of Acting 29 May '25

29 May '25

Houde School of Acting Summit Instructor Highlight: Jessica Houde-Morris It all started with her. Jessica Houde-Morris is the driving force behind everything we do at the Houde School of Acting. A second-generation Meisner teacher trained at the legendary Playhouse West in Los Angeles, Jessica studied and taught alongside Robert Carnegie, who was trained directly by Sanford Meisner himself. She’s one of the rare few people still carrying that original torch, and doing it with a deep commitment to the technique and to her students. Oh, and speaking of? Her students are WORKING! On major shows (Will Trent, Atlanta, Haunting of Hill House), big-budget films (Black Widow, The Holdovers), and national commercials. But most importantly, they are the heart of an amazing community (and many say it is unlike anything they’ve ever experienced). At this year’s Houde Summit, Jessica will lead a special workshop that brings you into the foundation of her teaching: the Meisner Technique. You’ll work at the current stage you are at, and you’ll get to watch the technique unfold across every level. You will be learning all about listening, building behavior, and discovering what happens when you start responding truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Whether this is your first introduction to Jessica, or you’ve trained with her for years, this workshop is a chance to reconnect with what makes great acting: truth, spontaneity, and the courage to be affected and changed by your partner. Sign up for the Houde Summit 2025 today! We only have a few tickets left https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/houde-summit-2025

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Lakewood City Schools Civic and Special Events Auditorium Manager
by Domenic Farinelli 28 May '25

28 May '25

*Civic and Special Events Auditorium Manager**: *Lakewood City School District; 199-day contract per calendar year, full time; 2025-2026 school year; 7-1/2 paid work hours with an unpaid lunch; flexible schedule as determined with the Supervisor (may include weekend commitments and split shifts); position start date as soon as possible. Responsibility for the promotion, marketing, and management and all productions in the Lakewood Civic Auditorium; organizes, trains, supervises and assigns staff and student stage crew, assists in scheduling, determining costs, and development of contract for auditorium use; protects and accounts for facility and equipment, administer contract and schedule of cost for use of crew and equipment, performs any other duties assigned by Director of Community and District Activities, building principal, and/or designee; good communication skills and presents as a positive liaison between the Lakewood City School District and the City of Lakewood and extended community; responsible to the Director of Community and District Activities and/or designee. Experience in theater operations with a strong technical background in sound, lighting, and stage management or similar experience required. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Base Salary Range: $40,000 to $65,000 Candidates can apply online by clicking on the “Job Opportunities” link on the Lakewood City Schools website (www.lakewoodcityschools.org) and selecting either the “Internal Candidates” or “External Candidates” button. *OPEN DATE: May 28, 2025* *CLOSE DATE: June 4, 2025*

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CSU FILM CAMPS for Teens
by Odyssey Program 28 May '25

28 May '25

Dream of making a movie? Join Cleveland State Odyssey Film Camps for high school students passionate about filmmaking! Led by CSU faculty, students gain access to professional soundstages, editing labs, and an extensive inventory of film production equipment. Odyssey offers 5 different residential or day camps for teens (age13-18) on CSU Arts Campus in the heart of Playhouse Square. Register now and start your film journey! 5-Day Film Challenge - JUNE (June 8 -13) Each student joins a crew and creates an original film. Filmmakers Intensive (June 15 - 27) Each student makes their own film from concept to scriptwriting to directing to postproduction. Screenwriting (July 6 - 11) Each student learns screenwriting technique with their own Celtex account and writes their own script. Acting & Directing (July 13 - 18) Each student learns film acting and directing, collaborating on each others projects and performances. 5-Day Film Challenge - JULY (July 20 - 25) Each student joins a crew and creates an original film. For Registration and more Information: https://www.csuohio.edu/odyssey Odyssey Film Camps and Workshops School of Film and Media Arts Cleveland State University 1375 Euclid Ave, 6th Floor Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 687-5087 odyssey(a)csuohio.edu www.csufilmodyssey.com<http://www.csufilmodyssey.com> Follow us on: FACEBOOK<https://www.facebook.com/csufilmodyssey> Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/csufilmodyssey/> TikTok<https://www.tiktok.com/@csuodyssey> [cid:3e948319-6307-4ede-b34e-d8c4c15e63b4]

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