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Kick off the Halloween Season at Broadway Sessions: Frights and Delights - THIS Saturday, 9/27 - Stocker Arts Center
by Maria Maggard 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Stocker Arts Center presents.... Broadway Sessions: Frights and Delights Saturday, September 27 7:30 p.m. Cirigliano Studio Theatre Directed by Joanna Cullinan Music Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Cast: Dayshawnda Ash, Trey Gilpin, Natalie Green, Grant Guyton, Cameron Olin, Connor Stout Kick off the Halloween season with an evening of musical tricks and treats by enjoying songs from Broadway, Hollywood, and the Great American Songbook. Expect to hear favorites from *Rocky Horror, The Addams Family*, *Jekyll & Hyde, Sweeney Todd, Beetlejuice*, and more! Each Broadway session is an intimate concert experience, featuring local talent including six top-notch vocalists and live musicians. Tickets: $25 / General Admission Discounts available for Seniors, Students, Military, and LCCC Staff & Faculty. Please note ticket prices for this event increase by $2 on the day of the show. Purchase tickets at StockerArtsCenter.com, by calling 440-366-4040, or in person at the Stocker box office. Broadway Sessions: Frights and Delights will be performed in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre at Stocker Arts Center Stocker Arts Center on the campus of Lorain County Community College 1005 North Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44035

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The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents: "Totally Trumpet, with Terell Stafford"
by Theresa Lesh 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra kicks off the season welcoming the terrific trumpet talent, Terell Stafford. Called “one of the great players of our time” by McCoy Tyner, Stafford is an incredibly gifted and versatile player and equally inventive writer. In addition to his own projects, he has appeared with Tyner, Diana Krall, the Clayton/Hamilton Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Alumni Band, Matt Wilson, Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson and many others. "Totally Trumpet, with Terell Stafford" Saturday, September 27th at 7:30 P.M. Maltz Performing Arts Center Tickets: https://bit.ly/CJO2526Stafford *Theresa Lesh* Managing Director, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra *Learn, live, and love jazz* *clevelandjazz.org/donate/ <http://clevelandjazz.org/donate/>*

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Auditions for The Cottage - Hudson Players
by Michelle Dolciato 21 Sep '25

21 Sep '25

Directed by: Chris Bizub Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 - 4:30PM-6:30PM Monday, November 3rd, 2025 - 7:00PM-10:00PM CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT Book by Sandy Rustin Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. 3M, 3F The true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question as a surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy. Performance dates: February 6,7,13,14,15*,20,21,22*,27,28, 2026 Friday & Saturday performances @ 7:30pm (NEW TIME) *special 2pm Sunday Matinees The Hudson Players is an all volunteer community theater. We do not precast. All roles are available. WHAT TO PREPARE: *Actors should bring a headshot or recent picture, and resume (if you have one) *A list of conflicts from December 8th, 2025 to February 28th Download the Audition Form *Auditions will consist of readings from the script CALLBACKS: Saturday, November 8th from 12:00PM-3:00PM [if needed] CHARACTERS: (ages are suggested, but may be varied from) Sylvia: (Female, Late 20’s-40’s) A lovely and rash romantic Beau: (Male, 30’s-40’s) Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain Marjorie: (Female, Late 20’s-40’s) Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy. Clarke: (Male, Late 20’s-40's) A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Dierdre: (Female, 20’s-30’s) An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop. Richard: (Male, Late 20’s-40's) A murderous, yet gentle soul. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at bizchris85(a)gmail.com. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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Paid- Teaching Artist Opportunity(Akron)
by Randi Mull 21 Sep '25

21 Sep '25

Attention TEACHING ARTISTS!!! Painting with a Twist in Fairlawn/Akron invites applications for PAID PART-Time stage artist-instructors and floor artist-assistants. Ideal candidates must possess a creative background, excellent energy, self-motivation, and the ability to communicate effectively. Additionally, experience in customer service, acrylic painting, and weekend/evening availability are desirable. Share this with Artist friends and family. Interested individuals should forward their resume and work samples to PWATAKRON(a)gmail.com.

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Auditions for Little Mermaid, Jr.
by 82nd Street Theatre 21 Sep '25

21 Sep '25

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For Little Mermaid, Jr. SHOW DATES December 4-6, 2025 *Auditioning students in Grade 6 through Grade 12* Tuesday, September 30, 6-9 PM OR Wednesday, October 1, 6-9 PM *(You only need to attend ONE of the audition dates, and stay for the whole time)* REHEARSALS: Wednesdays, 6-9, Saturdays 2-5, Sundays 4-7 Rehearsals begin Saturday, October 4. Director Sarah Shamburger Our auditions are held with all actors together. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we ask that students stay for the whole time. Please be prepared to sing up to 32 bars of a show tune or Disney song acapella and you will do some reading from the script. There may also be a short dance audition. (no preparation needed) Find more information here: Audition Website <https://alcc.cc/Auditions> Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Direct inquiries to 82(a)alcc.cc

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One Weekend: Two Special Events at Clague Playhouse! - 10/10 - 10/12
by Clague Playhouse 20 Sep '25

20 Sep '25

Clague Playhouse will host two special events the second weekend in October. We hope you'll join us! Please call the box office at 440-331-0403 to reserve your tickets for both events. Box Office Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday, 1-6PM. *Messages from the Other Side with James Flynn* Friday, 10/10 and Saturday, 10/11 at 7:30PM Tickets: $28.00. Join James Flynn for a public demonstration of mediumship. James Flynn serves as a bridge between the physical world and those who have crossed over into the afterlife. James’s goal is to bring people comfort by proving that there is continuity of life. His evidence is accurate and specific and he delivers his healing messages in a very genuine style. Due to the size of the crowd, not everyone will receive a personal message, but everyone will witness the messages that are given, which is an amazing experience in and of itself. As an added plus, Goddess Elite, a metaphysical gift shop in North Olmsted will also be selling a variety of items in the lobby that evening! *Agatha Christie: The Woman of Mystery, Performed by Anne McEvoy* Sunday, 10/12 at 2PM Tickets: $15.00 Ever wonder what it would be like to meet with dame Agatha Christie? Well now you can! Clague playhouse is happy to announce that the best-selling “queen of crime” will honor us with her presence and disclose some of the most intimate, dark secrets of her own life. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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THE BOP STOP features BOBBY SANABRIA October 10 8:00 p.m.
by Susan Stone 20 Sep '25

20 Sep '25

The Bop Stop and The Roberto Ocasio Foundation BOP STOP JAZZ & HISPANIC HERITAGE SHOWCASE BOBBY SANABRIA and TRES MAGOS JACKIE WARREN, piano KIP REED, bass A night of Jazz, Latin and beyond with multi-Grammy® nominated NYC based composer, arranger, drumming legend BOBBY SANABRIA featuring Cleveland virtuosos JACKIE WARREN piano KIP REED bass Friday, October 10, 2025 8:00 pm Tickets $25.00 The Bop Stop 2920 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 Tickets 216-771-6551

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL AUDITIONS @ PGT
by Breanna Antoniades 20 Sep '25

20 Sep '25

The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents: *A CHRISTMAS CAROL* By Charles Dickens Adapted for the stage by Beth Knox A dramatic play with traditional Christmas Carols Executive Director Daryl Robinson Directed by James GraySmith Auditions: Friday, October 3, 6:00-9:00pm, and Saturday, October 4, 11:00-2:00pm Callbacks: If necessary, Monday, October 6, 6:00-9:00pm *A CHRISTMAS CAROL* Rehearsals begin Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Rehearsals will run Mondays - Fridays 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are December 5 - 21, 2025 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM, Sundays @ 2:00 PM. THERE ARE SIX SCHOOL MATINEES: December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 10:30 AM. NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Please be prepared to do a cold reading of the script for auditions. Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-58777556-accauditions#/> . (Role descriptions listed at the link). For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one. -- *Breanna Antoniades* Production Manager Players Guild Theatre 6000 Frank Ave NW North Canton, OH 44720 www.playersguildtheatre.com

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Adult Dance Performance Opportunity Season Starts October 13!
by Ruth Rachel Przybojewski 20 Sep '25

20 Sep '25

Looking for a few more dancers to round out our casting for the following pieces. Heartfelt Movement is an organization that provides a welcoming environment for adults of any age or ability, a space to create, perform and connect through movement. Our season starts October 13 with early bird pricing ending September 25. Consider joining us this season! *All Levels Contemporary/Lyrical * Wednesday 7:30PM-9:00PM Location: Disciples Christian Church (Cleveland Heights) Story: This piece will focus on originality versus conformity. It will portray the battle that many of us face of either conforming to what society tells us we should be doing versus being originals. Its not until we break away from the pack that we really start to live. https://youtu.be/dZapXc__uOc?si=WSYylzuW-ncrnvKU *All Levels Contemporary/Lyrical/Ballet * Tuesday 6:15PM-7:45PM Location: Dancing Wheels Story: Tuesday evenings come and tell the story of love, loss, and rebirth. This piece will explore the excitement of a new relationship, grieving the loss and the healing process. https://youtu.be/HJ4kpMQPGR0?si=i6RA8fy0zRLp_ver *Int/Advanced Contemporary Jazz * Tuesday 7:45PM-9:15PM Location: Dancing Wheels Story: This piece is a production style piece that will be exploring ways that we have to hide being ourselves or are afraid to be who we are. This is going to be a fast paced number that will highlight dancers throughout the number. https://youtu.be/HRH9xrpJBXc?si=yPh3rEvjPuNyqOC1 *Register Here! * https://buy.stripe.com/14AaEWdD6gSa4JC8JDaVa02 -- Ruth Rachel #heartfeltfam heartfeltmovement.org

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AUDITIONS Sept. 28/29 for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 20 Sep '25

20 Sep '25

*Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*Show Overview *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* tells the story of Carole King’s journey from a young Brooklyn songwriter to an award-winning solo performer and music icon. With a stirring book by the late Oscar- and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, this Tony- and Grammy Award-winning musical features classics such as “You've Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “So Far Away,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “Up on the Roof,” “You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Creative Team Director: Molly Cornwell Music Director: David W. Coxe Choreographer: Kenya Woods Producer: Tom Jones Audition Information *SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AA5AD2BAAFE3-58607847-audtions <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AA5AD2BAAFE3-58607847-audtions>* Dates & Location *Sunday, September 28th, 2025 – Monday, September 29th, 2025* 7:00–10:00 PM Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 <https://maps.app.goo.gl/HEKLXaCjvZ2jEj3p9> *Callbacks:* Monday, October 6th, 2025, 7:00–10:00 PM CVLT’s River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 <https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xKTkmVUsy7Dc4qS7> (across the parking lot, west of the theatre) Rehearsal & Performance Schedule - First read-through begins January 11th, 2026 at 6:30 PM at CVLT’s River Street Playhouse. - Rehearsals: Sundays noon–4:00 PM; Monday–Thursday 6:30–9:30 PM, possible Saturdays - *Tech Week:* Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 through Thursday, March 26th, 2026 *Performances:* - *March 27th – April 19th, 2026* - Evenings: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM - Matinees: March 29, April 12 & April 19 at 2:00 PM Synopsis Before she was a hit-maker, Carole King was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for major acts like The Shirelles and The Drifters, to her life-changing success with her legendary 1971 album *Tapestry*, *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* takes you back to where it all began — through her struggles and triumphs — and on the ride of a lifetime. Character Descriptions Age range: Ages 18 and up. All roles available and open to all! Since this is a musical about actual real people where gender, race, or physical ability play a key role, actors will be cast accordingly - CAROLE KING (18+ to play ages 16-29) Caucasian: An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice. Piano skills preferred but not required. - GERRY GOFFIN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) Caucasian: Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor. - CYNTHIA WEIL (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) Caucasian: A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings and can Belt. - BARRY MANN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) Caucasian: A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a great voice. Must be a strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing. - DON KIRSCHNER (30’s-40’s) Caucasian: An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Seeking a strong actor. Non singing role. - GENIE KLEIN (40’s-50’s) Caucasian: Carole’s Jewish mother. Caucasian, Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Seeking a strong actress. Non singing role. A multi talented ensemble member who will portray other characters. Dance skills are a plus. - LEAD DRIFTER: Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Gender: male. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: B2 - BACK-UP DRIFTERS: Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Gender: male. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: B2. - LEAD SHIRELLE: Member of pop group The Shirelles. Gender: female. Vocal range top: Db5. Vocal range bottom: G3. - BACK-UP SHIRELLES: Member of pop group The Shirelles. Gender: female. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G3 - LITTLE EVA: A pop singer. Gender: female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3 - NEIL SEDAKA/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a singer songwriter. Tenor. - NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE - (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a singer songwriter. - LOU ADLER/ENSEMBLE - (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a record producer - BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE - (20’s) Caucasian, A singer - BETTY/ENSEMBLE (20’s) Carole’s childhood friend - MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE (20-s) a singer. Audition Preparation Please bring: - Your theatre resume (if any — a resume is not required) - A headshot or other photo for the production team's reference - *Music:* Present a memorized song that is in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music (32 bars) in the style of the show and in an appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Songs from *Beautiful* are acceptable. - *Dance:* Dance will happen at callbacks — please dress for movement. If you *cannot attend* the audition, video submissions are acceptable. Please email cvlt(a)cvlt.org. Submissions are due by September 29th, 2025 for the production team to review. If you submit a video we will provide you with a digital audition form. Other Details & Contacts If you have any additional questions please contact: Director: Molly Cornwell — cornwellmolly49(a)gmail.com Producer: Tom Jones — tjones(a)cvlt.org General: cvlt(a)cvlt.orgWe hope you join our joyous musical!!

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