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KARAMU HOUSE SUMMER AUDITIONS: FAME JR
by Maya Nicholson 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* *Fame Jr., The Musical • Auditions* Karamu House Theater announces auditions for *Fame Jr. the Musical!* Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, *Fame JR*. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. *PLEASE CONTACT ARTS EDUCATION MANAGER, MAYA NICHOLSON, * *mnicholson(a)karamuhouse.org* <mnicholson(a)karamuhouse.org> to set up your audition time. Our Production Team is searching for a diverse, inclusive, and non-traditional cast, including creative, charismatic actors, singers, and dancers. *Auditions are open to actors going into the 6th grade through 12th grade.* *FINAL AUDITION DATE: June 13, 2025* For further questions, send an e-mail to *mnicholson(a)karamuhouse.org* <mnicholson(a)karamuhouse.org>, and she will respond as soon as possible *CASTING CALL: BOYS 6th- 12th grade* *Tyrone Jackson* Tyrone Jackson has talent, but he wants to use it his own way rather than conform to the school's rules. He is constantly switching between his tough-guy persona and a young man trying to woo Iris. Tyrone is a dancer with no vocal solos, so cast an actor who is a great mover that also has solid acting skills. Gender: male *Joe (José) Vegas* Joe (José) Vegas is the class clown who loves performing on and offstage. Joe has just a few solo lines, so casting an actor who is funny and over the top is more important than finding someone with brilliant singing skills. Gender: male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A#3 *Nick Piazza* Nick Piazza is focused on learning the craft of "real" acting. Cast a good singer and actor who has maturity and wisdom on his side. Gender: male Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Db4

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Churchill at War -- Berko Preview
by Neil Thackaberry 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

World Premiere of CHURCHILL AT WAR at Actors Summit The world premiere of *CHURCHILL AT WAR* is being staged by Actors Summit. The 90-minute one-person show, which is written by Neil Thackaberry, will star Peter Voinovich. The tale, which is a tribute to one of the world’s greatest leaders, takes the audience deep into the early military experiences that shaped Winston Churchill’s leadership, along with the stirring speeches and sharp wit that defined his legacy. The play paints a vivid portrait of a man whose words and courage changed the course of history. The staging, which will be directed by Thackaberry, will be performed on June 20-29 at Greystone Hall, 103 S High Street in Akron. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with additional Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Tickets at actorssummitproductions.com <https://royberko.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=319f4c25375546f3c22909ed…> or 234-817-8414

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Cleveland Public Theatre's New Play Festival Test Flight Wraps Up with the Sci-Fi Rap Opera "Future Never Land"
by Kim Furganson 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '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 Public Theatre's<https://www.cptonline.org/> (CPT) quintessential new play development series Test Flight ends this week on a historical sci-fi trip where rap meets classical music in Future Never Land<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/test-flight-part-2…>! 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 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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A Night at the Cabaret
by Kira McGirr 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

On Thursday, August 21, from 7:00-9:00pm, join us at the BopStop as Cleveland Chamber Choir singers showcase songs from musical theater, the American Songbook and more, with artistic director Gregory Ristow at the piano. This one-night-only benefit performance will raise funds for the choir as it enters its second decade. Enjoy raffle baskets from area businesses and organizations, food and drink available for purchase, and try your luck with a 50/50 raffle! Your ticket goes beyond just a night of entertainment; funds raised during the evening contribute to our success and the inclusive programming and charitable partnerships undertaken by the choir, as a 501c3 nonprofit committed to providing free live music to the Northeast Ohio region. Tickets start at $30 online or at the door, with premier options available online for reserved seating. Help us ensure the continued strength and resonance of professional choral artistry in Northeast Ohio. clevelandchamberchoir.org/cabaret

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BABY/MOTHER/ETERNITY A New Play (reading) by Jaiie Dayo Aliya-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
by Courtney Black 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

BABY/MOTHER/ETERNITY A New Play (reading) by Jaiie Dayo Aliya !!!OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! $5 drink ticket [image: 🍷] Venmo & Cashapp accepted (cash accepted in exact amount) STANDING ROOM ONLY (Donations to the house are welcome.) JUNE 12 7:00 PM (house opens at 6:30) Hosted by Lillie B's House 2431 W. 5th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 Email the word "HOMEFRONT" to hello(a)lilliebshouse.com for guaranteed entry. SYNOPSIS: “In Baby/Mother/Eternity, a surreal, poetic play rooted in Black womanhood and ancestral memory, two women—Sweety and Anna Lisa—circle through time and repetition inside a kitchen haunted by glowing oxtails, absent men, and a phone that won’t stop ringing. As reality bends, humor and dread coexist, blurring the line between the domestic and the divine. Through lyrical dialogue, spiritual rupture, and a search for music long forgotten, the play explores the eternal weight of care, the legacy of survival, and the mystical bond between mother and child. Baby/Mother/Eternity is part kitchen-sink drama, part ritual, part prophecy.“ -- Courtney L. Black Multidisciplinary Artist (619) 727-3483 https://www.courtneylblack.com/ (under construction)

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Ashland University seeks Acting Adjunct for fall
by Teresa Durbin-Ames 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

Ashland University Department of Theatre seeks Adjunct Instructor of Acting to teach two sections of Acting for Non-Majors for Fall 2025. Courses are currently scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays in person on the Ashland campus. MFA or MA in a performance area required. College teaching experience preferred. Submit a letter of application, CV, and a list of references to https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/7308 Official graduate transcripts will be required upon hire. Review of applications will begin immediately. For questions, contact: Dr. Ron Blackley, Chair, Departments of Music and Theatre, rblackle(a)ashland.edu<mailto:treed@ashland.edu> [Ashland University seal] Teresa Durbin-Ames Associate Professor of Theatre/Artistic Director Theatre | 235 Center for the Arts (w) 419-289-5821 tdurbin(a)ashland.edu

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