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Final Weekend for ALICE BY HEART - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 15 May '25

15 May '25

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents The Cleveland Premiere of ALICE BY HEART Music by Duncan Sheik Lyrics by Steven Sater Book by Steve Sater & Jessie Nelson May 15 - 17 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:00pm In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, ALICE BY HEART explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This Cleveland premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 90 mins Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/alice-by-heart-tickets/> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/alice-by-heart-cast> To see images from the show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/2025-season-photos/alice-by-heart/> To watch a trailer for the show CLICK HERE<https://youtu.be/rJ2MRENlXOM> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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Celebrate 20 Years of Dance this Saturday
by courtney 14 May '25

14 May '25

Join the celebration of all things dance this Saturday, May 17 for Cleveland City Dance's 20th Anniversary under the direction of Courtney Laves-Mearini and City Ballet of Cleveland's 15th year. The show includes student and adult classes as well at the ballet company's child's favorite comical Peter and the Wolf and the wedding for Sleeping Beauty Tickets The performance on Saturday, May 17th is a ticketed event with reserved seating at Lakewood Civic Auditiorium. We recommend purchasing your tickets soon to secure your favorite spot in the theater. Tickets are available online on Friday, May 16: Performance Tickets | Select Event | Cleveland City Dance https://25394.danceticketing.com/r/events/. Tickets will also be available at the door, however the ticket price does increase at the door. If you need assistance do call 216-295-2222.

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I Believe! Knitted Voices of Justice and Faith
by Kira McGirr 14 May '25

14 May '25

The season concludes for the Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra May 17, 2025 at 7:30pm at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, with the two organizations joining forces for "I Believe! Knitted Voices of Justice and Faith." Mozart’s *Great Mass in C Minor* captivates with its classical elegance. It is paired with Margaret Bonds’ *Credo*, which sets text by W.E.B. DuBois, the pioneering sociologist, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the NAACP. Both works feature soprano Katherine Jolly, who has appeared on opera and concert stages throughout the country and is the winner of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals. She is joined by bass Jelani Watkins, well-known to Cleveland audiences as a core member of the choir. Influenced by themes from *Credo*, and following the choir's collaboration in December, the choir has named the music program at the Cleveland School of the Arts as their charitable partner. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:30pm, at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, will present a pre-concert talk, 45 minutes prior to the performance. Visit bluewaterorchestra.com register for tickets. The concert is presented with “pay what you wish” tickets. Thank you for your support!

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Final weekend for Exit Laughing at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 14 May '25

14 May '25

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC), located at 9076 Church Street, Suite 2 and 3, in Twinsburg, is proud to announce its next show, Exit Laughing, written by Paul Elliott, enters its final weekend of performances on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. All performances are at 8pm. Adults $15, Senior/Students $10. Tickets can be purchased online at www.twinmasks.org or by calling 330 888 3211. We welcome walk ins as well for each performance. Please note, we are an intimate 50-seat black box theatre and seating is on a first come, first served basis. The show runs approximately 1.5 hours with one 15 minute intermission. Complimentary bottled water and chocolate chip cookies are available at intermission. Donations welcome. PLOT: When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the "girls," what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you're Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you've ever done. You "borrow" the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you're truly living. Director: Laurel K. Bryant CAST: Connie - Brenda Redmond Rachel - Hallie Fritsch Leona - Greta Rothman Millie - Jenny Barrett Bobby - Anthony Damcott PLEASE NOTE: PLAY CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE 18YRS OR YOUNGER. Rights secured by Dramatic Publishing, Inc.

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Cleveland Public Theatre's Final Week of DanceWorks Features a Double Bill --May 15-17 only!
by Kim Furganson 13 May '25

13 May '25

cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents DanceWorks 2025<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/danceworks-week-5-…> Final Week! May 15-May 17, 2025 There’s been an incredible turnout for this year’s DanceWorks<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/category/series/da…>—Cleveland Public Theatre’s popular celebration of Northeast Ohio’s most innovative dance. These past four weeks we’ve experienced contemporary ballet, dance from the African Diaspora, and modern dance. We end this year’s series with an exciting double bill called Common Threads. For the price of one ticket, patrons can experience the artistry of Christina Lindhout & Artists and the talented artists, including a fiber artist, who make up Blissed Out Human Collective. Click here<https://fox8.com/video/kenny-gets-a-preview-of-danceworks/10632865/> for a sampling of Common Threads from Kickin It With Kenny on Fox 8’s Morning Show. DOUBLE BILL!—Christina Lindhout & Blissed Out Human Collective Common Threads Common Threads is an evening of powerful and virtuosic movement, weaving together themes of identity, strength, resilience, and repair featuring Christina Lindhout & Artists’ our knees hurt, and Blissed Out Human Collective’s Unravel. Christina Lindhout & Artists: Our Knees Hurt Christina Lindhout & Artists present our knees hurt, an exploration of female-identifying bodies and the enduring fight for autonomy, self-worth, and dignity. www.christinalindhout.com<http://www.christinalindhout.com/> Blissed Out Human Collective: Unravel Watch a mesmerizing sequence of movement vignettes about building, unraveling, and repair. Combining contemporary dance with crochet, dancers will move through yarn-constructed landscapes, weave creations with their bodies, and ultimately pull everything to pieces. TICKET INFORMATION: While continuing CPT’s commitment to offering accessible pricing, we’re also offering specially priced reserved seating options as follows: VIP: $80 reserved seat + bar voucher through the Box Office General Admission Seating: $40 adult, $30 senior, $20 student Choose What You Pay GA: First-come-first-served $10 and $1 tickets! Also, every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where patrons and artists can mingle and discuss the performance and enjoy select complimentary beverages. Tickets and information: www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or 216.631.2727 x 501

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Scenic Designer Needed for The Addams Family Musical
by The Brecksville Theatre 13 May '25

13 May '25

Scenic Designer Needed The Brecksville Theatre The Addams Family Musical young@part IMMEDIATE OPENING The Brecksville Theatre is looking to hire a Scenic Designer to design and build the set for The Addams Family Musical, directed by Kim Eskut Woodburn. Set build can begin August 1 and will need to be completed no later than September 1, 2025. Director: Kim Eskut Woodburn Choreographer: Diana Strongosky Musical Director: Allison Naso Costume Designer: Luke Scattergood Stage Manager: Julie Case Stipend of $750 will be paid after strike on October 5, 2025. Please send CV/resume to admin(a)thebrecksvilletheatre.org by Monday, May 26, 2025 for consideration. -- TBT 440-736-7749

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Hiring Music Instructor for Summer Camp programming
by Rachael Endrizzi 13 May '25

13 May '25

Spark Theatre Company and Lorain County Community College is seeking a teaching artist to lead music classes within a joint summer camp program held at Stocker Arts Center on the campus of Lorain County Community College. This position requires the teaching artist to lead musical related activities within our summer camps for students ages 5-18. Additionally, the music instructor will assist students in learning and rehearsing songs for their final performances. Ability to teach music is required, but the teaching artist does not necessarily need to accompany students as we typically use backing tracks. *Dates/Times: * June 23-27 Mini Camp (5-7 year olds) Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm July 7-18 Two-Week Camp (8-18 year olds) Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm *Pay: $850/week stipend* Ideally, we would like to hire one music instructor for all 3 weeks of camp, but we will also consider those who may only be available for one of the 2 camps. Those interested should email their resume and interest to Rachael Endrizzi at SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com. -- Rachael Endrizzi Producing Artistic Director Spark Theatre Company *www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org <http://www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org>* 440-707-6887

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90s vs 2000 theme party
by andrea davis 13 May '25

13 May '25

Ayo, it’s a whole celebration! I’m throwing a College Graduation Party on May 17th from 3–7 PM to celebrate my Associate’s degree and Event Planning Certification — and you already know it’s gonna be a vibe! We’re talkin’ big moves — I’m leveling up and working on opening my own event venue and performing arts program! We’ll have BBQ food, games, a raffle, and it’s BYOB — so bring your favorite drink and your best energy! There will also be a donations & gift table if you wanna show some love and help the vision come to life. Theme: 90s vs 2000s drip — so come correct in your freshest throwback fits! Location: The Brownhoist- 4403 St.Clair Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44103 RSVP by May 14th — don’t get caught slippin’! We’re bringing all the old-school flavor, good vibes, and mad love. Let’s turn up one time for the grad! 216 427 2205 Andrea Davis

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SAFD Single Sword Certification Class - 6 Days Left in Early Bird Special!
by Bill Gordon 13 May '25

13 May '25

*Hello Cleveland Community!There are 6 days left in the early bird special! Use the code "Inigo" at checkout to reduce the price to $400 for 35 Hours of Single Sword Instruction from SAFD Certified Teacher Bill Gordon. Spots are filling fast! Hope to see you there!* *Please note from below:* This class is structured to allow two missed classes, so all 10 classes are not required to be attended. SAFD Certified Teacher and Intimacy Designer Bill Gordon is offering a 35 hour Single Sword Certification Class through the Society of American Fight Directors. Upon completion of 30 hours of training, you are eligible to test with the Society of American Fight Directors for proficiency in that weapon. This is a great way to highlight your training on your resumé and to meet other members of the performance community at large as it means testing in front of a Fight Master within the organization. This is also an amazing skill for folks both on and off the stage because the more people that are informed, the less chance there is of accidents and injuries. All Ages and physical abilities are welcome. *Registration:* Visit: www.clevelandstagecombat.com Or click the link below: https://forms.gle/x55NyrNTBw2ZbscC6 *Dates and Times: * Sunday June 1st 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday June 8th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm *Sunday June 15th* *6:00 pm - 9:30 pm* Sunday June 22nd 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday June 29th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday July 6th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday July 20th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday July 27th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday August 10th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday August 17th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm *Event Address:* TEGA Tigers & The Elite Gymnastics Academy 30500 Carter St Unit B, Solon, OH 44139 *Tuition:* $450, which includes your Skills Proficiency Test fee. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your spot if not paying in full at registration. Your deposit will be put towards your total tuition cost. *Spots are limited.* *Payment plans available!* *If you register before 5/18 and include the phrase "Inigo Montoya" with your payment, then the total cost will be $400. * *Flexibility: * This class is structured to allow for 2 classes to be missed without risking your required hours to test. *What to bring:* Wear clothes you can comfortably move quickly in. We practice on a sprung Gymnastics floor and are often in socks, barefoot or in clean shoes. Bring your own water bottle and a snack, if needed, to help you stay productive and focused. *Questions?* Contact us at: ClevelandStageCombat(a)gmail.com -- Bill Gordon (He/Him) SAFD Certified Teacher William.S.Gordon7(a)gmail.com (440) 488 - 1642

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Paid Costume, Scenic & Set positions avilable for School of Rock in Aurora!
by services＠auroracommunitytheatre.com 12 May '25

12 May '25

School of Rock is coming to ACT this October, and we’re looking for rockstars behind the scenes! School of Rock October 24 - November 15, 2025 Directed by Kevin Cline We’re seeking passionate, creative team members for the following roles: 👗 Costume Designer 🎨 Scenic Artist 🛠️ Set Designer This high-energy, music-filled production is the perfect chance to bring bold, fun, and vibrant designs to life. Interested? Email your resume to services(a)auroracommunitytheatre.com. We can't wait to hear from you! Amanda services(a)auroracommunitytheatre.com

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