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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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Michael Chekhov Technique Certification with GLMCC!!!
by GLMCC 31 Mar '26

31 Mar '26

THE GREAT LAKES MICHAEL CHEKHOV CONSORTIUM <https://www.greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com/> 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE! Find power and inspiration by experiencing this incredible ACTING TECHNIQUE THIS JUNE at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY! WHO IS THIS FOR? This ACTING TECHNIQUE is for ACTORS & ACTING TEACHERS, both professionals and experienced amateurs, who yearn to enrich their craft! * Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. They must also have completed one year of higher education. If they are 18, but have not completed one year of higher ed, they may submit a letter of recommendation for this program from a theatre practitioner (director, instructor, etc.) to glmccteachers(a)gmail.com WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? We are a CERTIFIED TEACHING PROGRAM of the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique (One of only two in the USA) We are the ONLY Chekhov organization sponsored by a university We are led by founding directors and CERTIFIED MASTER TEACHERS Catherine Albers (Professor Emeritus in Theatre-CWRU) and Lionel Walsh (Professor of Acting-University of Windsor, Canada) We are supported by a full faculty of CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE TEACHERS (including local AEA and SAG/AFTRA actors Christopher Bohan & Jamie Koeth) In our 15 YEARS we have trained and certified actors and teachers from all over the world who continue to spread the joy of this inspired work! This year’s conference will take place IN PERSON at KSU! FIND OUT! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqlsI6SGkY WEBSITE: https://www.greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com INQUIRIES: glmccteachers(a)gmail.com “There is no art without joy.” -Michael Chekhov -- Director/Lead Teacher Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium https://www.greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com/

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Jimmie Woody Directs Two Trains Running
by Julie Gilliland 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

Beck Center for the Arts Produces Drama Full of Stories and Steam in August Wilson's Two Trains Running Get your PREVIEW $15 tickets for Thursday at BeckCenter.org.<https://beckcenter.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUq00000CFOuLM…> Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.beckcenter.org_&d=D…> is pleased to once again produce a poignant work by Black playwright August Wilson, with Two Trains Running. As a finalist for the 1992 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, August Wilson's Two Trains Running is a taunt drama filled with relatable characters with lyrical dialogue that lures the audience into the story. Memphis Lee's coffee shop lies in Pittsburgh's Hill District, a neighborhood on the brink of economic development. Like most neighborhood hang outs, you'll find the sage elder statesman, an ex-con, a numbers runner, a quiet waitress with a past, and a man with special needs who is looking for his ham. Compared to works by Chekhov, in this drama Wilson reveals the hopes and dreams of a community on the brink of change in the 1960s. Local award-winning director, Jimmie Woody states, "I'm really looking forward to directing Two Trains Running.<https://beckcenter.org/theater/two-trains-running> I'm not interested in repeating what was done with Jitney in the 2024 season, but in engaging this play on its own terms, through the talent of this cast and the beauty of August Wilson's<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson> language, which continues to inspire me and push me to make this production something special." August Wilson's Two Trains Running, directed by Jimmie Woody will run in the intimate Studio Theater from February 27 through March 29, 2026. Presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals. "Wilson's most delicate and mature work." Time Tickets are available at 216-521-2540 and Beckcenter.org.<https://beckcenter.org/theater/two-trains-running> Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performances are 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 on the 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season please visit beckcenter.org.<https://beckcenter.org/theater/event-categories/professional-theater> Talk Backs with panelists with take place after select performances. Visit beckcenter.org/theater/two-trains-running<https://beckcenter.org/theater/two-trains-running> for details, dates, and times. These will be free and open to the public. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.beckcenter.org_&d=D…> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.beckcenter.org_&d=D…>. 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.

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AUDITIONS: "Long After Crystal Night" (drama, June run - auditions 3/30 & 31)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

*AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: "Long After Crystal Night"* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT) is seeking a diverse cast for our upcoming production of*"Long After Crystal Night"*by John Herman Shaner, directed by Carol Jaffee Pribble. *SYNOPSIS* Set in a Beverly Hills Jewish household in 1983, this compelling drama plunges a family into an emotionally charged weekend when their patriarch attends a community meeting in which members of the Jewish Defense League are requesting an opportunity to speak at his B’nai Brith lodge where they plan to encourage members to stage a protest at a Nazi rally scheduled to occur in their community. With both humor and emotion, LONG AFTER CRYSTAL NIGHT challenges its characters to question the depth of their convictions and their personal courage in the face of difficult choices. This thought provoking play is a timely and timeless exploration of identity, courage, and the enduring human spirit. *AUDITION DETAILS* * *When:*Monday, March 30 & Tuesday, March 31, 2026 * *Time:*7:00 PM * *Location:*Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 * *Sign-up:*Audition Signup Link <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-61960434-open> *CASTING REQUIREMENTS* We are looking for volunteer actors for the following roles: * *7 Males:*Approximate ages 14, 21, 28, 45, 48, 55, and 80. * *2 Females:*Approximate ages 25 and 40. /Note: Auditions will consist of readings from scenes in the play. These scenes will be available at the CVLT Box Office beginning March 1 for review./ *PRODUCTION DATES* * *Rehearsals:*Begin in April (Sunday afternoons, Monday–Thursday evenings). * *Performance Run:*June 5 – 21, 2026. * *Showtimes:*Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday matinees (June 14 & 21) at 2:00 PM. *ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY: STAGE MANAGER* The production team is also hiring a*Stage Manager*. This is a paid position ($500 stipend) requiring attendance at auditions and most rehearsals starting April 7. Interested candidates should contact Tom Jones (Assistant Chair of the CVLT Production Committee) at*tjones(a)cvlt.org*for an interview. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *About CVLT:*Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors cast are strictly volunteers (No AEA contracts available). For more information: CVLT.org/auditions

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Heights Youth Theatre Presents the Wind in the Willows - Opens January 16
by Pamela Fine 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

*HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE * presents *THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS * directed by Treva Offutt music directed by Stacy Bolton stage managed by Zach Nicol *The show opens on January 16, 7 PM, and runs:* - Fridays, January 16 & 23, 7 PM - Saturdays, January 17 & 24, 7 PM - Sundays, January 18 & 25, 2 PM Wiley Middle School 2181 Miramar Boulevard University Heights, Ohio 44118 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,Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, Eaton Corporation, The Noelle Family Fund for Health, Well-being, and Enrichment, a fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation *Synopsis: The Wind in the Willows (Young Audience Version) is a lively, heartwarming adventure that is fun for the whole family. Set in the English countryside, you will meet a lovable community of animals and four unforgettable friends—Mole, Rat, Badger, and the ever-excitable Mr. Toad. When Toad’s wild obsession with fast cars leads him into chaos, his loyal friends band together to save him, protect their beloved riverbank, and remind everyone what true friendship really means. Filled with humor, mischief, and big-hearted moments, come see this delightful journey where teamwork always wins the day.*

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Kent Trumbull Theatre Announces Auditions for "Adulteryhood"!
by Brian Westerley 15 Mar '26

15 Mar '26

*Kent Trumbull Theatre announces auditions for the spring production of * *“Adulteryhood”* *by Greg Smith* Directed by: Brian Westerley Audition Dates: March 16th & 18th from 7pm-9pm Auditions are open call, non-union, non-paid at the KSU Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483. Show Dates: May 1st-3rd, May 8th-10th Characters: Hugh: M. 35-50. Married to Gemma. Gemma: F. 35-50. Married to Hugh. Louie: M. 35-50. Married to Megan. Megan: F. 35-50 Married to Louie. Megan is married to Louis. Louis is having an affair with Gemma. Gemma is married to Hugh. Hugh is having an affair with Megan. And they're ringing in one hell of a new year. Set over four catastrophic holiday celebrations — from the world’s most awkward birthday surprise, to a nearly fatal Halloween — "Adulteryhood" is a comedy about love, happiness & the deeply questionable choices we make in their pursuit.

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March Classes Are OPEN at Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got classes for every actor: ✨ Meisner Technique – Act with truthful instinct and presence. 📖 Script Analysis & Self-Tape Review – Master breaking down scripts & get essential feedback on your self-tapes. 🎤 Improv Acting – Sharpen your spontaneity, creativity & timing. 🎯 Commercial & Audition Workshops – Prepare for auditions with confidence! 💥 NEW PACKAGE ALERT: In-Person Meisner Immersive! Take your craft deeper with two in-person classes a week for just $200. Train with second generation Meisner teacher and Houde School founder Jessica-Houde Morris. Jessica trained at Playhouse West in LA alongside Robert Carnegie, who trained under Meisner himself. She is one of the few instructors left who know the Meisner technique. 📅 March sessions are enrolling NOW! Small class sizes • Flexible schedules • Hands-on training 👉 Register today and secure your spot: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration _ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free lessons and acting tips! https://youtube.com/channel/loUCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw <https://youtube.com/channel/UCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw> Sincerely, Studio Assistant Houde School of Acting www.houdeschoolofacting.com 2310 E Superior Ave. Cleveland Oh 44114 <https://maps.google.com/?q=2310+E+Superior+Ave.+Cleveland+Oh+44114> <https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool> <https://www.instagram.com/houdeschoolofacting/>

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Auditions for "Cry Havoc" This Week -- Slots Still Available
by Braelin Andrzejewski 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

*THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR…* *Cry Havoc* *A play in three acts by Allan R. Kenward* *Directed by Abbey Marshall* Hailed as a female “Journey’s End,” Cry Havoc is a wartime period drama that tells the story of civilian nurses on Bataan in early 1942. The cast is composed entirely of women who work together, get on one another’s nerves, arrest the wrong person as a spy helping the Japanese and finally confront the real traitor. *Tuesday, March 3*&*Thursday, March 5*from 7-10 p.m If needed, callbacks will take place*Saturday, March 7*from 12-3 p.m *At the Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286* *What to Know:* ***Please note that while we encourage actors of all experience, ethnicities and ages to audition, every character in the show is female-presenting. *Rehearsals:* Rehearsals will begin around April 14 and run Sunday through Thursday, 7-10 p.m. based on cast availability. *Performances: * May 22–31, 2026, Thursday through Sunday. *What to prepare: * - A short speech that you find might be thematically related to the play. Feel free to prepare your own or choose one of the following (below). - Cold reading from the script will also be provided - Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process; additional conflicts will not be accepted. - At this point in time, we will not be able to cast actors who have performance date conflicts. - VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to *abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com* <abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com> & *august(a)thewrp.org* <august(a)thewrp.org> by March 4th at 1030pm ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. All of these roles are female-presenting. No equity contracts are available at this time. All positions are volunteer. *None of these parts are precast. All levels of actors welcome!* *Roles Available:* ****Please note that while we encourage actors of all experience, ethnicities and ages to audition, every character in the show is female-presenting.* DOC MARSH – 50s-60s. The most experienced of the group. Highly motivated and always on the move. SMITTY – 30s-40s. Leader of the group. Lean, competent, thorough and cool. FLO HARRIS – An upbeat woman with a knack for finding the positive in any situation. Her happy outlook carries a folksy wisdom. PAT CONLIN – 20s-30s. A fiery, Irish girl with a chip on her shoulder and the guts to back it up. GRACE LAMBERT – 20s. A worldly woman with a smart mouth. HELEN DOMERET – 20s. A mellow, lovely woman with a sharp tongue. NYDIA JOYCE – 20s. A cute, domestic and literal-minded Southerner. SUSAN and ANDRA WEST – 20s. Sisters. English girls. Susan, the elder, is the leader, continually protecting and looking out for the more fragile Andra. Their first impressions of the war lead to a role reversal. CONSTANCE “CONNIE” MARKS – 20-30s. A Dresden-doll of a girl, beautiful, delicate and smart. Plays from behind a blind. STEPHANY “STEVE” FOLDEN – 20s-30s. A raw-boned, muscular gal raised in a lumber yard. SADIE – 40s-60s. The cook. A tough scullery girl with a soft spot for the innocent. *‍ ‍* *What to prepare:* — A short speech (1-2 minutes) that you find might be thematically related to the play. If you do not have one prepared, you may read the one provided. — You may be asked to cold read cuts from the script. — Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process — VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com by March 5 at 5 p.m. *How to sign up: * Please sign up for a 10 minute audition slot below: *https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-62060797-cryhavoc* <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-62060797-cryhavoc> If you have any questions about the audition process please do not hesitate to contact the production manager at tech(a)thewrp.org *“Cry Havoc” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com <http://www.concordtheatricals.com>* *Alternative Speech:* PAT: I'm sorry — [She turns to SMITTY, having a hard time swallowing her pride.] Smitty, mind comin' over here? I want the others to hear what I got to say. I'm beginnin' to see what there is about me you don't like — I'm kinda thick-headed that way — but in time, it sinks through. No — let me get this off my chest first. It just so happens you're the first women I've ever been jealous of — yeah, jealous. Since we've been up here, you've always done the things I've wanted to do — the way I've wanted to do them. Everybody always looked up to you — where I come from, everybody always looked up to me. I'm not quite through yet. There's the little matter of Lieutenant Holt. I wanted him. Sure I could have had him — but not in the way I wanted him — all to myself. I wasn't around him much before I saw that was out — there was only one of us who have had him that way and that was you. -- 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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Auditioning young artists (age 9-19) for our upcoming Cabaret!
by Braelin Andrzejewski 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

We are auditioning young artists (age 9-19) for our upcoming Cabaret! Please send in a 1-2 minute video of you singing a song that you love from the musical theatre genre. This could include solo, duet, or trio song cuts. Please use a karaoke track or perform with live accompaniment. Include a resume and headshot if you have one, and please include general availability from March 6th-May 1st. We will have 4-6 rehearsals to prepare duets and possible group numbers. These rehearsals will be built around the performers schedules and performers may not be called to all rehearsals. *Audition Submission Deadline*: March 6th *Casting Decisions by*: March 12th *Performance Date*: Friday, May 1st 7:00pm *AUDITIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED AT www.THEWRP.org/auditions <http://www.THEWRP.org/auditions>* For additional questions, send inquiries to the Education Director-Emma Figge at education(a)thewrp.org. *Don't miss this chance to showcase your talent and be part of an unforgettable cabaret experience!* -- 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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Violin Lesson Spots Available
by Amos Fayette 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

*Violinist* Amos Fayette offers discerning students an uncommon standard of violin instruction—where technical command, artistic depth, and disciplined refinement are cultivated with intention. Drawing on his experience as faculty at Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College, Amos Fayette brings conservatory-level rigor and insight to a highly focused private studio. Each lesson is meticulously tailored to shape confident technique, nuanced musicality, and compelling performance presence. Availability is intentionally limited to select Saturdays and weekday evenings; placement is reserved for dedicated students prepared to invest seriously in their artistic growth. For more information, contact Amos at Amos.Fayette(a)tri-c.edu. Amos Fayette Violinist and Educator 305-432-7162 www.amosfayette.com

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