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Destination Freedom: An Evening of African American Radio Plays
by Margaret Reardon 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

*Our Audio Gallery Series at Negative Space officially kicks off on September 11 at 7:30 pm *at the beautiful Negative Space Gallery, located at 3820 Superior Avenue, 2nd Floor of the Asian Town Center building in Midtown Cleveland. Our first event celebrates the work of radio play pioneer Richard Durham. *Destination Freedom: An Evening of African American Radio Plays* Between 1948 and 1950, a radio series called Destination Freedom aired on WMAQ, a local Chicago NBC station. Richard Durham created Destination Freedom in an attempt to profile significant African American historical figures and their contributions to American democracy and freedom. Durham was a journalist, poet, dramatist, labor organizer, and one-time Communist Party member, who began his career as part of the Writer’s Project of the WPA and later worked as a writer for The Chicago Defender. In an era when African Americans were increasingly visible in the arts, though not always in positive roles, Durham’s scripts attempted to reclaim a triumphant narrative of their history. The plays will be followed by a discussion of the life and work of Richard Durham. Destination Freedom: An Evening of African American Radio Plays will be directed by Darelle Hill, and the cast includes Debrail Erskine, Keisha Jackson, Marta Jones, Janella Leach and Corin Self. Ygal Kaufman will serve as the Sound Effects Artist. The Executive Producer of the Audio Gallery Series is John Watts. Harry Boomer will moderate the post performance discussion. Tickets are now on sale through Eventbrite <https://sjuvgy5ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001opFtgyP9TkRbb2FwYB9U0O0_9kobu530sU…> The Audio Gallery Series is made possible through generous grants from the Ohio Arts Council and the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation. -- Margaret Reardon | she/her Development Coordinator Radio on the Lake Theatre (216) 802 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Opens This Weekend- Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD By Tom Stoppard September 5 - 20 Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 7:00pm Everyone dies, but not everyone’s death is pre-ordained by Shakespeare. Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead puts the spotlight on two of Shakespeare’s minor characters as they wrestle with fundamental, pressing questions of identity, loss, fate, friendship, and the absurdity of existence. As they hurtle towards their imminent demise, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern unlock what it means to be truly alive. RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 2 Hours Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/r-g-are-dead-tickets/> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/rosencrantz-guildenstern-cast> 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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AUDITION NOTICE for High School Girls: "Night of the Living Dead Live" at University School
by Sanborn, William 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

University School (an all-boys school in Hunting Valley) is holding auditions for high school girls (grades 9-12) for our Fall Play: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE! Overview and Important Dates Auditions General auditions were held earlier this week, but we are still in need of 2-3 high school actresses to complete the cast. To be considered, please email Will Sanborn (Director) at wsanborn(a)us.edu as soon as possible. Available Characters The original production featured a small cast, and each performer played multiple characters. Depending on interest, there may be opportunities to play a single character, or to play multiple characters as part of a larger role. BARBRA – Traditional and put-together at first, but as the events unfold, digresses into a child-like state. JUDY – Kind, approachable, down-to-earth. Tom’s girlfriend. HELEN – Dry, world-weary homemaker. Unamused wife of Harry. Mother of Karen. KAREN – Nine-year-old daughter of Harry and Helen. Rehearsals Monday, September 8th – Friday, October 10th: 4:00-6:00 pm Tuesday, October 15th - Thursday 17th: 4:00-7:00 pm *Not every character will be called to every rehearsal. However, please bring a full list of conflicts for this time frame to your audition. Tech Week Monday, October 20th – Thursday, October 23rd: 5:30-9:30 pm Performances Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th: 7:00 pm (6:00 call) All auditions and performances will take place in the auditorium at University School (Upper School) - 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, OH 44022. Email Mr. Sanborn at wsanborn(a)us.edu<mailto:wsanborn@us.edu> for more information and audition sides. SYNOPSIS Six strangers in a lonely farmhouse, surrounded by brain-eating zombies – what could go wrong? Night of the Living Dead™ Live is a fun and hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero’s legendary classic. Set in 1968 and presented in all black and white, it literally feels like the film has been brought to life and placed onstage. The play lovingly examines the movie itself, the period in which it was made, and the film’s undying influence on the horror genre. More than just a recreation of the story, the play celebrates the history and influence of the movie. Through a series of multiple endings, the characters are all faced with different issues and challenges while desperately trying to survive the night. However, their contrasting personalities and agendas always seem to prevent the group from working together. Which leaves us all wondering: Could anyone survive a night of the living dead? Please feel free to email director Will Sanborn at wsanborn(a)us.edu<mailto:wsanborn@us.edu> with any questions.

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Insurance for the Arts
by mail＠unquoting.com 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

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Opening Night: Anton in Show Business at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Braelin Andrzejewski 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

*It's Opening Night for ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS!* Sep 5, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025Friday/Saturday 8:00 PMSunday 9/14 2:00 PM *What happens when three actresses, one play, and an impossible rehearsal schedule collide?* You get *Anton in Show Business*! A fast-paced, razor-sharp satire that skewers every corner of the theatre world, from backstage rivalries to Broadway dreams. Opening in just *two weeks*, this comedy-with-a-bite shines a spotlight on the chaos, magic, and sheer willpower that bring theatre to life. With an ensemble cast transforming into dozens of roles, and a design team turning our stage into a whirlwind of quick changes and clever surprises, *Anton in Show Business* promises an evening of laughter, wit, and plenty of “oh, so true” moments. 🎟️ *Tickets are already selling quickly—don’t wait to reserve your seats!* *Visit us online to meet the full cast/crew.* <https://www.thewrp.org/mainstageseason/anton> GET YOUR TICKETS NOW <https://thewrp.ludus.com/200470797> -- 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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by Fred Sternfeld 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

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Hudson High Drama Hiring Projection Designer
by Russell, Bob 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Hello all, Hudson High School (Hudson, OH) is looking to immediately fill the position of Projection Designer for our fall production of FAHRENHEIT 451. Performances are November 21-23 and the position has a stipend. If interested, please email me at russellbo(a)hudson.k12.oh.us with a link or examples of your previous work and for additional info (stipend amount), etc.. Thanks and I hope to hear from some amazing folks soon! *Bob Russell* *HS Drama Director* *Drama/Thespian Advisor* *HS Auditorium Manager* *https://bobrusselltheatric.wixsite.com/theatrics * <https://bobrusselltheatric.wixsite.com/theatrics> https://sites.google.com/hudson.k12.oh.us/hudsonhighschooldramaclub/home -- Please note: This email and any response to it is being archived for later retrieval and may constitute a public record and therefore may be made available upon request in accordance with Ohio Public Records law (ORC 149.43). Please think GREEN before printing this email.

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Silver Lining Players Cast & Ticket Info
by Gary Davis 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Hi, All! Silver Lining Players and Makeshift Theater have put together their cast and are deep into rehearsal for the murder mystery/comedy 'The Night I Died at the Palace Theater' by Pat Cook. This production will be the grand reopening of Akron's historic landmark theater, Coach House. Our director, Rick Cordaro, has put together a little video trailer you can check out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCObrOxWhl4 Ticket sales have been brisk. If you haven't reserved your tickets yet, please go to https://makeshift.booktix.com and join us for Makeshift's grand reopening of Coach House! Gary Davis Director - Silver Lining Players Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Silver-lining-players/100092461250573/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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A solo performance where a woman talks to a tree? Yeah.
by Josy Jones 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

*Do you have questions about what we are experiencing in this time? * *Me too. So I ask a tree. * *Join me for "I Got Questions." * This electrifying one-person, outdoor theatre performance, featuring Josy Jones, follows a woman as she interrogates her close and intimate friend, a tree. She’s got questions. She tries to reconnect with nature–the nature of the world and the nature of herself. She tries to fathom the forces that carry us–love, desire, evolution, technology, and the unseen rules that we bump up against every day. Free to the public. Suggested donation of $35. Strong Language. Adult themes. *SEPTEMBER 12-14 & 19-21 at 8PM * *57 West North Street Akron, OH 44304* *SEATS ARE LIMITED! * *GET TICKETS! <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-got-questions-tickets-1564529532949>*

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Cleveland Play House is Seeking a Production Assistant
by Casting 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Production Assistant Needed The Christine Jorgensen Show Cleveland Play House, founded in 1915, is the nation's oldest regional theatre entering its 110th season. We are seeking a Production Assistant for our 25-26 Season production of The Christine Jorgensen Show directed by Michael Barakiva. Pre-production begins September 23rd. First rehearsal will be on September 30th. Tech Begins on October 22nd, Performances are October 26 - November 16. Compensation for this is $800/week—must be local to Cleveland to be considered. Please contact us a production(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:production@clevelandplayhouse.com> with a resume and three references if you are interested and available for this production.

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