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Lake Erie College Announces Auditions for "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)"
by Public Relations 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

Lake Erie College: 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, will hold auditions for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” directed by Brint Learned, executive director of Madison-based Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 7 p.m. February 23 and 24 in Rickel Theatre, inside Royce Hall for the Performing Arts (performances will be April 16 through 19). -- *Office of Public Relations & Marketing* Lake Erie College | lec.edu <http://www.lec.edu/> E: pr(a)lec.edu P: 440-375-7050 391 West Washington Street | Painesville, Ohio 44077

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Train with Nickelodeon CD Sarah Johnson – Online Kids & Teen Classes!
by Taylor Sustersic 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

*Nickelodeon Casting Director Sarah Johnson* is leading *two live online masterclasses* designed specifically for *kids and teens* who want real insight into TV and film auditions! Young actors will: ✨ Work directly with a professional casting director ✨ Learn how auditions really work today ✨ Gain confidence on camera in a supportive environment *Kids Session (Ages 7–12)* https://1stteamactorsstudio.com/product/sj-kids-masterclass-online/ *Teen Session (Ages 13–18)* https://1stteamactorsstudio.com/product/sj-teen-masterclass-online/ *📍 Live Online🗓 February 28th* Because these are *interactive working sessions*, space is extremely limited. QUESTIONS? Email us at info(a)1stTeamActorsStudio.com For a full list of classes visit https://1stteamactorsstudio.com/acting-classes/

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Announcing Auditions for Cry Havoc at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Braelin Andrzejewski 09 Feb '26

09 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 - VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com & 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 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 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. 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Mozart: Celebration and Solemnity
by Rory Sanders 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

The Western Reserve Chorale presents two of Mozart’s shorter choral/orchestral works: The Mass in C Major (Coronation Mass) and the Vesperae solennes de confessore (The Solemn Vespers.) The 100+ singers of the Chorale, under the direction of Artistic Director, David Gilson, are delighted to be joined by soloists Lauren Vanden Broeck, Joanne Uniatowski, JR Fralick and Dominic Aragon, along with an instrumental ensemble of gifted professionals on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The concert will be held at 3:30pm at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, 3630 Fairmount Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44118. Free and open to the public Donations accepted at the door More information and livestream link: WesternReserveChorale.org Submitted by Rory Sanders

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Hudson Players - Auditions for Follies - Feb 15 & 16
by Michelle Dolciato 08 Feb '26

08 Feb '26

Director: Bob Maddox Music Director: Ron Jones Choreographers: Shelby Carlisle, Stephanie BowlinBook by James Goldman Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International5M, 11F (approx) + ensemblePerformance dates: April 24,25; May 1,2,3*,8,9,10*,15,16 Friday and Saturday @ 7:30pm Sunday Matinees @ 2pmFollies is Stephen Sondheim's musical about former showgirls of the glamorous Weismann Follies reuniting at their crumbling theatre for a final party before demolition. Characters confront faded dreams, lost youth, and unhappy marriages through a dazzling array of old musical styles and haunting encounters with their younger selves, exploring themes of nostalgia, illusion versus reality, and the poignant passage of time.Please prepare a 16-32 bar song demonstrating your strongest voice qualities and range. Memorization is not required, but helps. Please provide legible music for the accompanist.NO SONDHEIM SELECTIONS PREFERRED.The vocal audition will be followed by reading from the script and a movement exercise.Follies is truly an ensemble show. It is full of featured vocal solos and standout roles, with a story centered around women returning to the Follies — meaning amazing roles for women of all ages. Plus, fantastic vocal and acting roles for men.If you want a chance to truly shine onstage, don’t miss these auditions!The Hudson Players is an all volunteer community theater. We do not precast. All roles are available.Auditions are scheduled from 7:00–9:00 PM and may conclude early if all auditioners have been seen. To ensure you’re seen, please arrive by 7:00 PM OR notify us ahead of time if you will be late. Auditioners who arrive late without prior notice may not be seen. Any questions, please email info(a)hudsonplayers.com.Planning to audition? We’d love to know you’re coming!Please add your name to the night you expect to attend so we can plan accordingly.This is not a scheduled audition time, and walk-ins are always welcome.Come as you are — we’re excited to see you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAEAC2DA3FC1-62032924-auditions?fbcli…

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Adult Dance Performance Opportunity
by Ruth Rachel Przybojewski 08 Feb '26

08 Feb '26

Looking for a space to get back into dance? Or a space to be supported and encouraged as you explore new movement? Heartfelt Movement provides a welcoming environment for adults at any age or ability, a space to create, perform and connect through movement. Self select into the pieces you like. With a flexible attendance policy there is no reason to not register for our 2nd Season! *Registration ends Monday, February 16, 2026. * *Season Two Program Details * February 19, 2026: Rehearsals Begin February 22, 2026: Season Kickoff Event Learn an all cast finale included in tuition. (2:00PM-5:00PM) May 14, 2026: Tech Rehearsal at The Darl Center for the Arts (5:00PM-10:00PM) May 15, 2026: Dress Rehearsal at The Darl Center for the Arts (5:00PM-10:00PM) May 16, 2026: Performances at The Darl Center for the Arts (2:00pm and 7:00PM) Check out snippets of choreography and additional information on registration here. *REGISTER HERE * https://heartfeltmovement.org/#classes

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ONE WEEK LEFT OF EARLY BIRD ACCESS: DTILA Abroad Program
by Nicole Romo 08 Feb '26

08 Feb '26

*Learn to translate creative processes into practice this Summer!* Register Here <https://www.dramatherapyinstitutela.com/winter-2026-semester-schedule/> -- *Nici Romo* Managing Artistic Director Dunamis Theatre

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LAST direct "ASK" for contributions to Neohiopal for Jan / Feb of 2026
by Fred Sternfeld 08 Feb '26

08 Feb '26

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Workshop Players Auditions -"Harvey" by Mary Chase
by Workshop Players 07 Feb '26

07 Feb '26

Come audition with us! Harvey By Mary Chase Directed by Valerie Farschman AUDITIONS: Mon. Feb. 9 & Tues, Feb. 10 | 6:30 pm Workshop Players Theater 44820 Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 CAST LIST 6 Males and 6 Females (Ages are relative — must be able to be played in this very approximate range… casting will depend upon combinations of actors/actresses) Myrtle Mae Young Female (late teens - 28) frustrated with uncle, wants to break into society Veta Louise Female (45-55 years), widower, sister of Elwood, very anxious for Myrtle and worried about brother’s sanity. Elwood P. Dowd Male (40 - 50 years), amiable eccentric, a dreamer who lives in the moment, and has an invisible 6’ rabbit as a friend, much to his sister’s alarm. Miss Johnson Female maid, any age Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet Female (65 years), wealthy society dame, friends of the Dowds for years Ruth Kelly, R. N. Female (24 - 30 years), young female nurse at the Sanitarium, has a crush on the new young doctor Duane Wilson Male (30-40 years) - Tough orderly at the Sanitarium, works much like a bouncer Lyman Sanderson, MD Male (28 - 30 years), good looking, very new psychiatrist at the Sanitarium William Chumley, MD Male (40-60 years), dignified, very confident, no-nonsense director of the sanitarium. Betty Chumley Female (40-60 years), wife of the director, good natured, loves to socialize Judge Omar Gaffney Male (50 - 70 years), very stern and conservative, family lawyer for years E. J. Lofgren Male cab driver, any age -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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Auditions for IN OUR OWN WORDS: Our Stories. Our Voices. Episode 5!
by Ensemble Theatre 07 Feb '26

07 Feb '26

*Ensemble is excited to announce auditions for "In Our Own Words: Our Stories, Our Voices" Episode 5!! * A series Nicole Sumlin (SumMedia Productions) along with Ensemble Executive Artistic Director Celeste Cosentino started virtually during the pandemic, this series focuses on short plays that take on big themes, sharing the Black experience with Cleveland audiences. This April (2026) we will present our 5th episode of this amazing series! Pairing a national and local playwright’s short works in repertory for a weekend of performances and engaging post show discussions! This year's series will run April 16-19th, 2026. This year's Episode includes: *Milk* by Amira Danan, directed by Andrea Belser *Recipes on Used Napkins *by Avery Pope, directed by Nicole Sumlin. *CLICK HERE for audition information and to sign up!* <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/auditions> *Come and audition for this exciting series!!* *Questions:* Call *216-321-2930* (Press 2 for Staff) Email: *auditions(a)ensemble-theatre.org <auditions(a)ensemble-theatre.org>*

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