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Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre - December 12th: Open Mic and Free Beer, Wine and Snacks!
by Mindy Herman 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

*The Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre on December 12th* *This month: Open Mic! * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, December 12th* *The Parrish Hall at CPT* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *FREE Beer, Wine and Snacks!* *6:45 - 7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 minutes of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! All writers must arrive by 7:00pm for consideration. *PLEASE NOTE:* Work will be chosen randomly from all submissions until slots are full. *7:30pm: *Open Mic Session readings begin Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. See you in the Dark Room! -Mindy Mindy Childress Herman www.footstepsmediallc.com www.theumbrellatheatre.com

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Heights Youth Theatre Presents Phantom Tollbooth - Opens Thursday, January 11, 7 PM
by Pamela Fine 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

*HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE * presents *PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH* directed by treva offutt music directed by stacy bolton stage managed by Zach Nicol costume designed by Colleen Bloom technical direction by Eric Simna *Thursday, January 11, 7 PM* *Friday, *January 12, *7 PM* *Saturday,* January 13, 2 & 7 PM *Sunday, January 14, 2 PM* Notre Dame College Regina Auditorium 1857 S. Green Road South Euclid, Ohio 44121 Tickets:can be purchased at the door or by visiting: https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/tickets *box office opens 45 minutes before the show* For more details visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Char and Chuck Fowler Foundation, Eaton Charitable Fund, the Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council

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SCA Youth Theater 6-8 Grade "Mary Poppins Jr." audition sign ups now open!
by Cindy Telasa 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

*SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AUDITION POSTING* *REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS AT SOLONARTS.ORG <http://SOLONARTS.ORG> UNDER THEATER PRODUCTIONS OR CLICK HERE: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM3MTYyNDc <https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM3MTYyNDc>=* *SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATER Grades 6 – 8 CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR (A Musical)* *By: A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Co-Created byCameron Mackintosh. Adapted by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald. * *Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that received multiple Tony Awards nominations, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduce us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael are not the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises, "Anything can happen if you let it."* **Students MUST LIST ALL conflicts with regular rehearsals on audition form. Availability will be a consideration in casting. Absences from rehearsals not previously disclosed will mean removal from parts of or the entire show (except in cases of emergency or illness). There are NO ABSENCES permitted during Mandatory Technical or Dress Rehearsals or Performances.* *Dance Audition (MANDATORY FOR ALL): Monday August 25 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) * *Acting/Singing Group Auditions (*Pick 1 of 2): Tuesday, August 26 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) OR Wednesday, August 27 (5:30 pm - 7:30 PM) *Students should prepare a vocal selection from materials given and please familiarize yourselves with the scenes attached. Memorization strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Selections will be provided with materials to pick from an audition packet.* *REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS AT SOLONARTS.ORG <http://SOLONARTS.ORG> beginning Monday, July 14 at 12PM* *Cast List Posted Wednesday, Sept 3 at 3:30 PM via email *First rehearsal 5:30-7:30 PM that evening * *Rehearsals: Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning/afternoons from Sept 3 – November 24 (5:30-7:30 PM M/W and 11:30 AM-2 PM SA) *No rehearsal Aug 30, Sept 1, 22, Oct 1, 20 and November, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30* *Mandatory Technical/Dress Rehearsals: Monday Dec 1-Thursday December 4 (5:30 – 8:30 PM)* *Performances: Friday, December 5 at 7 PM, Saturday, December 6 at 2 PM & 7PM & Sunday, December 7 at 2 PM* *Call time is an hour and half prior to the show.* *Production Fee: $165.00 *Due to the nature of this show being a musical the production fee is $165.00. This is due the first week of rehearsals.*

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PAID ACTING WORK $24-$25 PER HOUR
by Liz Huff 13 Aug '25

13 Aug '25

CLEVELAND CLINIC SIMULATION AND ADVANCED SKILLS CENTER What: Standardized Patient (SP) work for ages 18 and over Where: Cleveland Clinic main campus When: Various Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons for the medical college Individual dates (Mon-Friday) for Special Projects Pay: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour plus free parking APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 22nd _____________________________________________________________ NEW applicants: Thank you for your interest in the Standardized Patient (SP) program at the Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center. SPs are people who portray patients in cases which are used to train caregivers in Communication Skills. SPs also present as themselves in Physical Diagnosis sessions. Special Project SPs present in a variety of learning simulations. - We have sessions every week from September to May. Special Projects occur on various dates throughout the year. - Events are by invitation only. SP work is dependent upon the cases needed for any given project and whether any of the patient profiles in the cases match your profile. - Invitation will be sent via scheduling app through email *Communication Skills Simulations* Sessions occur on various Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. You will not be needed all Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons; you will be invited for specific dates. You must memorize the character profile of a particular patient. We have a virtual 2-hour training session that accompanies each of the Communication Skills cases. You will be paid for this training. *Physical Diagnosis Simulations* Sessions occur on various Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For this type of session, you must wear a hospital gown. There is no character profile to memorize and no training for this type of session. *Special Projects* (occurs on various dates Mon-Friday throughout the year) We have many different special projects; dates and times will be sent as part of invitation via scheduling app. *If you are interested:* *Note: It is part of our screening process to see how applicants follow instructions.* Address all numbered items below in an email to Brittani Carder at carderb(a)ccf.org: 1. Name 2. Age and date of birth - casting is within 10-year time frame 3. Contact information – cell phone 4. Availability 5. Type of simulation you like - Communication Skills, Physical Diagnosis and/or Special Projects 6. Why you’re interested in this type of work – write a few sentences 7. Headshot or picture 8. Business *and* acting resumes – if no "official" resume, write information in email APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 22nd. Once all application materials are received, we will reach out via email about further directions and next steps. (DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL; PLEASE SEE DIRECTIONS ABOVE FOR WHERE TO RESPOND.) -- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe

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Auditions for Curtains at Heights Youth Theatre on November 4 & 5
by Pamela Fine 10 Aug '25

10 Aug '25

*Auditions for CURTAINS at Heights Youth Theatre* Directed by Treva Offutt Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Stage Managed by Zach Nicol Auditions for all youth in grades 4-12 will be held on: *Monday, November 4, 6:00-8:30 PM* AND *Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 – 8:30 PM*, at Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd #3301, University Heights, OH 44118 Please enter the school through the main glass doors near the roundabout Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 6-9 PM by invitation only at Wiley Middle School. If you are not called back, please know that does not mean you are not cast. Please note: If you are not available to audition on these dates: please e-mail hytstagemanager(a)gmail.com <hytstagemanager(a)gmail.com>as soon as possible. Rehearsal will be held at: Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd #3301, University Heights, OH 44118 Performances will be held at: Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd #3301, University Heights, OH 44118 Casting Information: All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely based on talent, except in cases where age, race, or physical ability is essential to a role. For more details visit https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/auditions <https://reb7f9dab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VOzHXvEEOfO4gWDHkMRzQbnR26KljFj1UY…>

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Auditions for Ghost Walk at Broadview Heights Spotlights
by Annette Phelps 08 Aug '25

08 Aug '25

AUDITIONS FOR 2025 GHOST WALK WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH & 21ST, 7:00-9:00PM TheBroadview Heights Spotlights Theater is seeking actors and actresses ages 14and older to portray local “spirits”, guides, and storytellers at its 8th AnnualLocal Lore Ghost Walk - an immersive, historical outdoor theater event on theBroadview Heights city campus. This unique seasonal experience will beheld Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, October 3-5, 2025. This eventis held rain or shine. Auditions will be held at the Broadview Heights Spotlights building, 9543Broadview Road, Bldg. 22 (on the Broadview Heights city campus, next to thePolice Department). Auditioners will read from materials provided and all rolesare volunteer. Rehearsals are held once per week for 4 weeks, or asnecessary. This is a great opportunity for those wishing to participatein something theatrical with minimal commitment. If you are unable toattend the scheduled auditions but wish to audition, please text director,Keleigh Bowling, at 216-496-2264.

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A Chorus Line of talent at Beck Center
by Julie Gilliland 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Beck Center for the Arts Goes Pitter-Pat With A Chorus Line Preview tickets just $15 this Thursday at https://beckcenter.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUq0000069q… Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to dance their way into your summer with A Chorus Line.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus> A Chorus Line <https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus> is THE 1975 musical, with music by Marvin Hamlisch<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Hamlisch>, lyrics by Edward Kleban<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Kleban>, book by James Kirkwood, Jr.<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Kirkwood_Jr.>, and Nicholas Dante<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Dante>. Beck Center for the Arts' A Chorus Line is directed and choreographed by Christopher Chase Carter, assistant choreographed by Liz Conway, with musical direction by David Robison<https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/david-robison-510013>. Director and choreographer Christopher Chase Carter says, "Working on A Chorus Line for the fourth time-and during its 50th anniversary year-feels like coming home. This show has always reminded me why we do what we do as artists: for the love, the struggle, the truth, and the joy of telling stories. I'm incredibly grateful to return to Beck Center and share this production with such a passionate, powerhouse cast. I truly believe they're going to blow audiences away." This musical is the seventh longest-running Broadway show<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_longest-running_Broadway_shows>, ever. A Chorus Line's success has spawned many successful productions worldwide. It began a lengthy run in the West End<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End_theatre> in 1976. It was revived on Broadway in 2006, and in the West End in 2013, and in 2007 won a Tony Award Best Revival of a Musical<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Musical>. Picture a bare stage, and all your dreams of Broadway lay before you. This time, you "gotta get it," in honor of the 50th anniversary of a Broadway favorite. "I'm always excited to see A Chorus Line." The New York Times With a robust cast of 26, A Chorus Line is running in the Senney Theater from July 11 to August 10, 2025, THURSDAYS July 24 at 7:30 pm, July 31 at 7:30 pm, and August 7, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $44 for adults, $40 for seniors, and $23 for students with ID. A $3 per ticket fee will be added at time of purchase. Produced with special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performance is at 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, please visit beckcenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus> All performances are in the Senney Theater 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 on-site parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. 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. Beck Center for the Arts also offers arts education for all ages, all skill levels, and all abilities with classes and lessons in music, dance, visual arts, and theater, as well as creative arts therapies. Financial assistance is offered to qualified applicants so that these programs can be enjoyed by all. Programming at Beck Center for the Arts is made possible through the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the generous funding provided by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

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AUDITIONS: Poe is Dead a new musical
by Deb Lemire 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Auditions for POE IS DEAD, A new musical in development. We are looking for an ensemble of 4 male presenting and 4 female presenting actors/singers. We are in the third draft of the script and score. We are casting for a workshop presentation/performance to be held at Western Reserve Playhouse in Richfield Ohio on October 17 and 18. Must be available for rehearsals starting September 15. In person auditions are 8/25, 8/26, 6:30-9 at Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286. Sign up for an audition slot HERE. When in person, please refrain from heavy perfumes or colognes. It is a close space, and we want everyone to be able to do their best. A video audition may be submitted no later than 8/20. Email file to qbpdeb(a)gmail.com Prepare 16 bars of any song you feel shows your best actor/singer/storyteller self. Accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to sing from the score. Please provide a resume and headshot if you have them. (You can also email them prior to the audition). Callbacks, if needed, will be held 8/27. (If you submitted a video you may be asked to come in person on the 27th.) This is a work in progress, and we hope to take another giant step toward a finished product. If you are up for an exciting and creative journey, please audition! Email questions to qbpdeb(a)gmail.com

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Catch Macbeth by the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival for one weekend more!
by Cody Swanson 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hello Northeast Ohio! The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is producing Macbeth for one weekend more! Friday night, August 1st at 7pm, we are coming to Lakewood Park in Lakewood, Ohio, at The Band Stand! -14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 Saturday night, August 2nd, also at 7pm, we are making our way over to Sims Park in Euclid, Ohio! -23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123 Our closing performance, Sunday August 3rd, at 7pm in the evening, will be in Cleveland neighborhood of Tremont at Lincoln Park! -1200 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 The weather is looking picture perfect to catch some professional, local, outdoor theater. So bring friends, bring family, bring your pets, and bring a meal to enjoy one of The Bard’s bloodiest, under the stars! And as always, admission is free! We hope to see you there! Cody A. Swanson (216) 470-2000

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Playhouse Square is HIRING!
by Antoinette Kula 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Playhouse Square is Hiring! Accepting applications for our Revenue & Marketing Team! Playhouse Square has an immediate need for enthusiastic, dependable individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our part-time Ticket Sales & Service team! We are currently hiring the following positions for employment starting on September 9: Season Ticket Services Representative (Daytime Hours)<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/season-ticket-services-represen…> Ticketing Concierge, Box Office/Ticket Sales and Service<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticketing-concierge-box-office> Ticketing Concierge<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticketing-concierge-1> Learn more and submit your resume at: playhousesquare.org/employment Resumes that are submitted by Tuesday, August 12, will be reviewed and considered for in-person interviews conducted on Tuesday, August 19. Antoinette Kula Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Service Playhouse Square 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44115 antoinette.kula(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:antoinette.kula@playhousesquare.org> Direct: 216-640-8798

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