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Spring Acting Openings Available
by Kristina Michelle 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

For over 30 years, Cleveland Academy of Film Acting supported both new and experienced actors with ongoing, weekly acting training. When we had to shut our school doors in 2020 due to the pandemic, a new opportunity arose for virtual sessions. We found that hosting semi-private classes with actors able to perform from the comfort of their own homes fostered student growth in a way that large public classes didn't. Rebranding as The Academy of Film Acting, we went on to work with online students across the country before ending the classes two years ago as both instructors retired from teaching. In the last couple of years, some gentle nudging from folks wanting classes to resume has prompted a new Spring series of weekly training with one of the former instructors. Classes will remain virtual via Zoom and will stay semi-private (just you and your scene partners) but we'll be doing things a little bit differently this time around. The ongoing classes are split into two main focuses: Wednesday Scene Study and Thursday Audition Prep. Classes are changing from 60 minutes to 75 minutes, and with a new booking portal via Square, there's now a wider array of payment options, including AfterPay and CashApp. Whether you are looking to sign up for weekly sessions or you just want to brush up on your skills by popping in for a class or two, spots are available to book through March and April. You are welcome to sign up for as many or as few as you'd like. There will also be two special focus workshops, which will be two hours each and open to a slightly larger group. March 14th will dive into the acting world from a business perspective, helping you build a better business mindset as an actor. The April 11th workshop Emotional Blueprints will help you connect to your scenes on a deeper level. These classes are for adults, but if you have a child or teen interested in classes, I do have space for a couple of youth workshops. Please inquire with me directly, as I will determine whether or not to book this based on the overall interest for it. For those of you signing up for multiple classes, if you register for four or more classes in one month, you'll get 15% off your total. Use promo code MONTHLYSAVE at checkout. This code only works if you have enough classes in your cart to activate it. REGISTER FOR CLASSES HERE: Home | Academy of Film Acting <https://academy-of-film-acting.square.site/> About your instructor: Kristina Michelle is a multi-award-winning former actress, host and television producer who first began training at the school in 2004, before ultimately taking over as lead instructor from 2010 until 2024. In her film and television career, she worked in nearly every capacity both in front of the camera and behind it, including as host of a nationally syndicated television show for over a decade. Her work spanned hundreds of television episodes, as well as dozens of films and commercials. In this series of classes, students will learn from her all-around experience of the craft. About Wednesday Scene Study: Stepping onto a film or TV set demands more than memorized lines. It requires preparation and an ability to collaborate under pressure. In this class, students will build habits that make professional work feel natural instead of overwhelming. Through supportive coaching, actors will discover how to stay connected to their choices while taking new direction and adapting to their scene partners. The goal is simple: help actors walk onto any set feeling capable, focused, and ready to deliver their strongest work. About Thursday Audition Prep & Cold Reads: Stepping into an audition room can feel intimidating, especially when you’re handed a script you’ve never seen before. This class prepares actors to turn that moment into an opportunity. Through supportive, hands‑on practice, students learn how to adapt to the scene quickly and bring their unique authenticity to a character, even with only minutes to prepare. In addition to practicing cold reads, we cover everything that goes into an audition, what to expect, and how to be best prepared. We focus on building confidence, clarity, and presence so that every student walks in ready to show their best work.

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Grab Your Friends, Your Phone, & Your Drink: Broadway Bingo Returns This Weekend!
by Braelin Andrzejewski 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

The Western Reserve PlayhouseProudly Presents the Return of:BROADWAY BINGO Friday, February 27 *8:00PMBroadway Bingo is a one-of-a-kind musical experience where the audience and the ensemble both get to play! While the audience plays bingo for the chance to win tickets to our MainStage productions, each bingo tile also corresponds to one of 75 incredible songs, keeping our 15-singer ensemble on their toes as they wait to see who gets the next moment to shine.As the game unfolds, the setlist is determined by the numbers—neither the audience nor the performers know which songs will be called, or who will even get to sing.The vibe is fun, friendly, chaotic and casual! Enjoy Grandma’s Signature Lemonade at the bar and a setlist full of surprises.* Purchase Tickets: <https://www.thewrp.org/bingo>$10 in Advanced / $15 At the Door <https://www.thewrp.org/bingo> More information is available on our website. <https://www.thewrp.org/bingo> Western Reserve Playhouse is an award-winning theatre of Summit County; housed in a Historic Barn of Ohio. 3326 Everett Rd Richfield, OH 44286 -- 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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WRP's $5 Bucks Series Kicks Off This Weekend: THE KENTUCKY CYCLE Pt. 1
by Braelin Andrzejewski 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

The Western Reserve PlayhouseProudly Presents Our $5 Bucks Series: THE KENTUCKY CYCLEPt. 1: Masters of the TradeWritten by Robert SchenkkanDirected by Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker Sunday, March 1 2:00PM This sweeping epic of three families in eastern Kentucky spans 200 years of American history from 1775 to 1975. Fast-paced and finely drawn, Schenkkan's stunning six-hour, nine-play cycle examines the myths of the American past which have created, for better or for worse, the country we are today. The cycle is epic in style when the plays are performed together, yet each individual play tells a powerful story on its own. 1775. Michael Rowen, an indentured servant from Ireland, watched his wife and children massacred by Indians. Determined to survive in the hostile wilderness of Eastern Kentucky, he swindles an old trapper, murders an innocent boy and sets up gun trade with the Indians. They give him land he craves with a warning that it is haunted; in return, Rowen promises more gunpowder and gives them blankets tainted with smallpox. Clutching a gold watch stolen from the dead trapper, Rowen sets in motion a legacy of corruption that will curse his valley and its people for generations to come. RATED: R Purchase Tickets: $5 <https://www.thewrp.org/fivebucksseason/masters-of-the-trade> More information is available on our website. <https://www.thewrp.org/fivebucksseason/masters-of-the-trade> Western Reserve Playhouse is an award-winning theatre of Summit County; housed in a Historic Barn of Ohio. 3326 Everett Rd Richfield, OH 44286 -- 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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Auditions for Vanities at Twin Masks, Mar 2 and Mar 3
by Claudia Lillibridge 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Auditions for *VANITIES*, by Jack Heifner at TwinMasks TwinMasks Performing Arts Center will hold auditions for VANITIES, by Jack Heifner, and directed by Kate Tonti, on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087. Seeking 3 female actors, ages 18 – 28. You don’t need to prepare a reading. Scripts will be provided. Rehearsals begin in late March. Performance dates are May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. Questions: Please email: *katharinetonti(a)gmail.com <katharinetonti(a)gmail.com>* *Summary:* This bittersweet comedy is an astute, snapshot-sharp chronicle of the lives of three Texas girls. In 1963, Joanne, Kathy, and Mary are aggressively vivacious cheerleaders. Five years later in their college sorority house, they are confronting their futures with nervous jauntiness. In 1974, they reunite briefly in New York. Their lives have diverged and their friendship, which once thrived on assumptions as well-coordinated as sweater sets, is strained and ambiguous. Old time banter rings false. Their attempts at honest conversation only show they can no longer afford to have very much in common. Rights secured by Concord Theatricals.

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Voice Lessons - Furst Vocal Music Studio - Stow, OH
by Alanna Furst 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Whether you are preparing for auditions, studying for a choral concert, or just wanting to try something new with your singing, another set of ears is helpful for continued growth and progress. Come give voice lessons a try if you need guidance towards your singing goals! Lessons are $35 per half hour or $70 per hour. Time slots are available for ages 12 to adult, Monday through Thursday, late afternoon and early evening. Contact me via my website to learn more! www.furstvocalmusicstudio.com Alanna Furst, Instructor Master of Music Voice Performance & Choral Conducting

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Upcoming Classes at The Dance Hub
by Elyse Morckel 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Join us at *The Dance Hub <https://www.themovementproject.org/the-space>*, The Movement Project’s new home and a welcoming space for the Northeast Ohio dance community. Whether you’re looking to maintain your training or curious to try something new, we invite you to join us in the studio. *UPCOMING CLASSES* *Friday, February 27th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Functional Ballet (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Teagan * *Monday, March 2nd* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Morgan * **NEW Tuesday, March 3rd** 6:30–7:45 PM *All Levels Modern/Contemporary <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Madison * *Wednesday, March 4th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Tori* *ABOUT THE CLASSES* *Company Class* Designed for professional and college-level dancers, these classes offer a rigorous and inspiring environment led by TMP company members and guest artists. **NEW All Levels Class** Open to adult movers of all experience levels—no prior movement training is required. Come explore movement in a welcoming, supportive space. *Functional Ballet* blends classical and contemporary ballet with conditioning, emphasizing anatomical efficiency, alignment, and artistic risk-taking. *Modern/Contemporary* explores space, time, and energy through technique, improvisation, and phrase work. Your first class can be taken using a *$12 single-class pass*, available on our website. Discounted class passes are available for continued training. *Learn more, view class details, and register for your first class on our website. <https://www.themovementproject.org/class-schedule>* *We look forward to moving with you soon.* *Elyse Morckel (she/her/hers)* Associate Director | Company Member 330.962.9547 | elyse(a)themovementproject.org https://www.themovementproject.org/

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Struggling to Stay Hopeful? Free Help
by Beks Roen 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

You're loved. You're not alone. It can be hard to remember that. So I'm sharing my free guide to cultivating and sustaining hope when life is hard, drawn from the themes I bake into the shows on my streaming platform. Click the link here to get the free guide! <https://roguish-goblin-stories.kit.com/hope> >From your friends at Roguish Goblin Stories

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Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea OPENS this weekend @ Tri-C Metro
by Ricky Quintana 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Tri-C School of Creative Arts Presents Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea A Playful, Poignant Reimagining of The Little Mermaid CLEVELAND, OH — Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus Theatre Arts program proudly presents Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea by Julia Izumi, a whimsical and heartfelt exploration of unrequited love and the myths we create around it. The production is directed by Ricky Quintana. In this playful and quirky loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid , audiences meet a Little Rain Cloud who unexpectedly falls in love with a human. Parallel to this tale, a writer named Dolan (modeled on Andersen himself) reveals his own struggles with love, longing, and the stories we tell to understand them. Blending magical realism with emotional honesty, the play examines love’s joy, ache, and volatility. Playwright Julia Izumi’s imaginative work offers a fresh take on a classic story, celebrating the humor and heartbreak of love in its many forms. Performance Dates: February 27–28, March 5–7 at 7:30 p.m. March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Location: John P. Murphy Foundation Theatre Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Free Parking available in Lot 5 near the corner of Woodland Ave and E 30 th St. Admission is FREE! No tickets are required, but reservations can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/32szyd2r Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Season Auditions for Ohio Shakespeare Festival; paid union and non union
by Tess Burgler 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Ohio Shakespeare Festival in Akron announces auditions for the 26-27 season: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (outdoors) Macbeth by William Shakespeare (outdoors) The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O'Brien A Christmas Carol original adaptation Wuthering Heights original adaptation Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward Union and paid non union contracts available for each show. All details available at www.ohioshakespeare.com/audition <http://www.ohioshakespeare.com/audition>

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This Weekend: Noel Coward's "Hay Fever"
by Roving Rogue Productions 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” Sometimes, chaos is Bliss. The Bliss Family loves each other dearly, but sometimes they don’t show it. Especially when they invite multiple house guests without informing each other. The hilarity that ensues only appears with family who knows each other too well and guests in over their heads. A comedy of manners by the king of wit himself, Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” tackles that overwhelming party we’ve all attended. With wit, humor, and a willingness to lean into the awkwardness, while creating characters that you can’t help but love. Join Roving Rogue Pro, in partnership with the Massillon Woman’s Club, for a night of chaos you don’t want to miss. Performance Dates: February 27-28 Friday and Saturday 7:00pm At the Massillon Woman’s Club 210 4th St NE Massillon, Ohio 44646 Tickets: $12 Adult $10 Youth https://rovingroguepro.weebly.com/store/p3/hay-fever.html#/ Donations are appreciated. More information can be found on our social media websites @rovingroguepro or online at www.rovingroguepro.weebly.com. All questions and inquiries can be submitted to rovingroguepro(a)gmail.com. -- *Theatre Troupe based in Massillon, OH* *Follow us on social media @RovingRoguePro*

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