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Teen Theatre Audition NEO Area
by Vanessa Cook 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

*JOIN Norwalk Arts Center this Spring/Summer!!* *NAC TEEN THEATRE AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!![image: 📖][image: ♥️]* *ALICE BY HEART* NAC is thrilled to announce auditions for the 2026 Teen Theatre musical *Alice by Heart.* Open to teens ages 13-19, we invite you to step into a world where imagination meets resilience in this powerful, heartfelt music. All rehearsals and Performances will be held at Norwalk Arts Center in Norwalk, Ohio. *Auditions are April 3-4th, 2026*. Show dates are June 5-7th, 2026. For more information and to sign up for auditions, please go to the link below: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeJHiIYQdFh6g.../viewform <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJHiIYQdFh6guDo-rdNJ2kR2Ygopdo-d6…> Want to work with an incredible team! The production team includes the talents of these amazing and talented humans: Vanessa Cook, Director, Dr Greg Ramsdell, Music Director, Rylie Mullen, Stage Manager/Choreography Taryn Hahn, Production manager and Amy Ellis, Costumes. Questions contact us at NorwalkACProductions(a)gmail.com Visit it our website: NorwalkArtsCenter.org <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/www.norwalkartscenter.org> cookt <cooktheatredesigns(a)gmail.com>heatre <cooktheatredesigns(a)gmail.com> designs(a)gmail.com <cooktheatredesigns(a)gmail.com> https://www.facebook.com/CookTheatreDesigns <https://www.facebook.com/VCook.CTD.LLC/> https://cooktheatredesigns.wixsite.com/cook-theatre-designs

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Play reading at Wizbang! This Friday and Saturday!
by Stuart Hoffman 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by Stuart Hoffman (a reading) at Wizbang Theatre & Spirit Room Cocktail Bar! Friday and Saturday March 6-7. Doors at 8:00 PM | Reading at 8:30 PM $10 General Admission | $25 Front Row Table for 2 Wizbang welcomes back Stuart Hoffman! For his next adventure, Hoffman brings you a reading of "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," a romantic comedy about movies and the people who fall in love loving them. Featuring the acting talents of: Sarah Kunchik Leah Smith Nicole Coury Joe Milan Cole Tarantowski Margi Herwald Zitelli Come experience what the Cleveland Scene calls the "Sort of Fun Storytelling Cleveland Should Have More Of." Purchase tickets here: https://www.wizbangtheater.com/

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Cleveland Public Theatre's Horror-Comedy HAUNTED Kicks Off with an Indigenous Market and Post-show Talkback
by Kim Furganson 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

cleveland PUBLIC theatre presents Haunted<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/haunted/> By Tara Moses March 5 - March 22, 2026 Join us this week for the Northeast Ohio debut of Haunted, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere<https://nnpn.org/rolling-world-premiere>. Opening weekend festivities include an Indigenous Market featuring beautiful handmade beadwork, accessories and more, and a special talkback with playwright Tara Moses and Cynthia Connolly of The City Club. Play Synopsis Ash and Aaron have been dead for twenty years, and the Indigenous siblings pass their time dancing to Britney Spears and Destiny’s Child while haunting the families that try to move into their house; and wondering if they’ll ever be free from the shackles of racist stereotypes. As the cycle begins once more, the siblings ask: will they ever make it to the Spirit World? An Indigenous horror comedy with the sickest Y2K hits, Tara Moses’ Haunted forces us to confront the very land we walk on and our relationship (or lack thereof) with Native communities today. ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SPECIAL EVENTS Indigenous Market | Thursday, March 5 Ticket includes admission to pop-up market featuring artisans and crafts by local Indigenous vendors pre-show from 6pm–7pm and at intermission. Post-show Talkback | Friday, March 6 Join us for a conversation with Playwright Tara Moses moderated by Cynthia Connolly, director of programming for The City Club. Opening Night | Saturday, March 7 You are cordially invited to a post-show reception in celebration of the show’s opening. Reception includes complimentary food and a selection of free beverages. Free Bev Fridays After every Friday performance, enjoy a selection of beverages on us while discussing the show with artists and audience members. Hot beverages are always complimentary. Ticket Information Choose What You Pay from $20 to $80 with no handling fees. There are also a limited number of tickets for $10 and $1 available on a first-come-first-served basis per performance. Purchase tickets at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or 216.631.2727. Haunted in the news! The Land— Cleveland Public Theatre’s 'Haunted' connects theater, community and the question of land – The Land<https://thelandcle.org/stories/cleveland-public-theatres-haunted-connects-t…> Cleveland.com— Playwright Tara Moses brings Indigenous horror-comedy ‘Haunted’ to Cleveland Public Theatre - cleveland.com<https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/03/playwright-tara-moses-bring…> Meet Playwright Tara Moses— Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRDv4bjB-O/?next=%2F>

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MAD Factory: Auditions!
by Pam Vandersommen 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

MAD Factory is currently auditioning for two shows! Detailed information at www.madfactory.org/auditions<http://www.madfactory.org/auditions> Macbeth (Teens Only) Rock of Ages (13 and up) Teens Only Macbeth Tuesday March 10th from 6-9pm at MAD* On Broadway: 2655 Broadway Ave, Lorain OH 44052 SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DACA729A7FF2-62676140-macbeth#/ CHOOSE A MONOLOGUE TO AUDITION WITH HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1STsYCye3ODhCFaD7xuEGGSFrOY6fSBTL/view?usp=… Rock of Ages * Sunday March 22nd from 5pm to 9pm * Monday March 23rd from 6pm to 9 pm Callbacks by invitation Sunday March 29. All auditions will be held at Mad Factory Lorain: 2655 Broadway Ave. Lorain 44052 Sign up for Auditions https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DACA729A7FF2-62141341-rock#/

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Reminder from Theatre in the Circle
by Bill Corcoran 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

THEATRE IN THE CIRCLE AUDITIONS for FRANKLY BEN FRANKLIN A MUSICAL MEMOIR MARCH 7, Noon to 4 pm JUDSON MANOR BALLROOM, 1890 E. 107th, Cleveland 44106 (free parking in lot). MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE <https://ticketpeak.com/go/TIC> If you are not available to audition on March 7, you can request another audition time by phoning (216) 280-0960 Performance Dates: June 4-7, 2026 ROLES TO BE CAST: · BEN FRANKLIN: Although the well-known patriot is 82 years old and limps due to his gout, his mind is still active, and he is pursuing his goal of writing his memoirs. VOCAL RANGE Bb2 – F4 · RICHARD (from Poor Richard’s Almanac). Unlike Ben, Richard is ageless, somewhere between 26 and 52. VOCAL RANGE Bb2 – F4 · DEBBY, DEBORAH READ FRANKLIN (Ben’s wife) is a successful businessperson in her own right. Two years younger than Ben, in the show, she ranges in age from mid-forties to sixty-six, her age when she died. VOCAL RANGE C4-E5 · FOUR CHORUS MEMBERS, SATB play multiple roles. · BOY with a whistle: 10-12 years old. Theatre in the Circle, Bill Corcoran, Artistic Director, Producer theatreinthecircle.org <http://theatreinthecircle.org/> • (216) 280-0960 theatreinthecircle(a)gmail.com <mailto:theatreinthecircle@gmail.com>

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Auditions Announced for "Speech & Debate" at Beck Center
by Scott Spence 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

*What happens when three high school students on the fringes decide to “take down” a corrupt drama teacher? * Auditions for the comedy/drama Stephen Karam's *Speech & Debate* will take place by appointment only at Lakewood's Beck Center On *Saturday, March 14th* with slots beginning at 1:30PM. To procure your appointment, call the Beck Box Office at 216-521-2540 during regular business hours. Director Don Carrier requests prepared contemporary monologues not to exceed three minutes in length. Video monologue submissions are acceptable if you are unable to sign up for an in-person audition on Sat., March 14th. Those should be e-mailed to: ScottDavidSpence(a)gmail.com no later than Friday, March 13th at 5PM. In-Person callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, March 15th time TBD. Performance dates for *Speech & Debate* will be May 29-June 28, with performances on Fri/Sat/Sun only. This production offers *no* Equity contracts. All performers 18 and over will receive a stipend for their participation. For the three principal roles it is essential that actors *must* present as a teenager. SOLOMON- 16 YO DIWATA - 17 YO HOWIE - 18 YO TEACHER/REPORTER (30's-40's) - Female actor to play two different roles. Rehearsals begin the week of April 20. No rehearsal the week of April 27. Rehearsals resume the week of May 4. Rehearsal availability Mon-Fri Evenings and Sunday afternoons. Call 216-521-2540 to make your appointment. All other questions can be addressed to Artistic Director Scott Spence at either scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com OR scotts(a)beckcenter.org

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For distribution on PAL list. Cast call for new play
by S. Joshua Mendel 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Thank you for this service to the community! S. Joshua Mendel Jmendel71555(a)gmail.com AUDITIONS MARCH 26 AND 27 at 6 PM FOR NEW PLAY Announcing auditions for the premiere of a new play by local playwright S. Joshua Mendel. Directed by Jerry C. Jaffe. “The Show!” is comedy/drama that paints a picture of life in an anachronistic health food store, through highlighting the eccentric staff and the often “Looney Tune” customers who come and go. Although often laugh-out-loud funny, the play makes serious forays into health care, race and gender relations, entrepreneurship, Buddhism, and moving on in life. (Even after death.) Performance dates: May 29-31 and June 5-7. Location for the auditions and the performances: Disciples Christian Church. 3663 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121. Nine/ten actors are needed for this ensemble play: JIM: Male Caucasian, in his 60s. BILL MURPHY: Male Caucasian actor, age 50’s+. MARILYN: Female African-American, in her 60s. SANDY: Female Caucasian in her 30’s-40. KATE: Female Caucasian in her 40-50’s. Donalds’s sister. DONALD: Caucasian male, 40-50’s. Kate’s brother. RASHIDA: Female, African-American, age 50’s. CUSTOMERS (3): Male, Caucasian, age at least 50. Customers #3, 5, and 11. Female, African-American, age at least 50. Customers #4, 7, and 10. (This actor may also play RASHIDA) Male, African-American, 20-30’s: Customers #1, 2, 6, 8 and 9. Audition dates are March 26 and 27 at 6 PM, with callbacks if necessary March 28. Auditions by appointment or by video are possible; please contact Jerry to arrange (jcjaffe1000(a)hotmail.com<mailto:jcjaffe1000@hotmail.com>). If any accommodation is needed, please let us know. Auditions are open to anyone in our community. When possible, all casting is made without regard to gender, race, disability, or age. Note, in the case of some roles, the play highlights multi-generational relationships and includes the implications of gender, race, and age of the characters. The auditions themselves will be based primarily on improv, as well as reading some scenes as provided. Come dressed to play and with a ton of creative energy. Singers, dancers, or “other talents” may provide additional material. A stipend will be paid. Not an Equity production. Questions or concerns: Contact Jerry at jcjaffe1000(a)hotmail.com.

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Illustrators Wanted
by Executive Director 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

MAD Vista Productions is seeking Illustrators (or Production Teams) for three vertically-integrated media projects – the illustrative productions are parts of larger cinematic development and distribution projects. The project genres are: (1) a coming-of-age; (2) horror-comedy; and (3) an expanded courtroom drama (“Lincoln Lawyer” with a twist). The coming-of-age project will require the ability to draw equine characters. Illustrators and/or teams may use generative AI, but main characters must be “hand” drawn/edited. Specific project outputs will be discussed during collaboration negotiations, though we project a phase one minimum output of fifty (50) pages for each project, with options for extensions and/or spin-offs. These are negotiable compensation packages with cash and deferred compensation arrangements. Initial cash compensation WILL BE significantly below market rates. In exchange, illustrators will equitably participate in film project budget line-item production budget compensation and brand profits. Interested parties should submit links or files of their work to: madvistaproductions(a)gmail.com. If any generative AI is used in the submitted productions, please indicate the manner and extent in which AI was used during the process. *Jefferson Jones* Executive Director MAD Vista Productions www.madvista.com

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Matilda Audition
by Players Guild Theatre 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents: Matilda Book by Dennis Kelly <https://www.mtishows.com/people/dennis-kelly> Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin <https://www.mtishows.com/people/tim-minchin> Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl Executive Director- Daryl Robinson Direction by Bart Herman Music Direction by Emily Leishman Roh Choreography by Molly Weidig Auditions: Friday, March 13, 6:00-9:00pm (Video submissions accepted as well) Callbacks: If necessary, Monday, March 30, 6:00-9:00pm Please prepare 60-90 seconds of a song in the style of the musical. Questions and video submissions may be submitted to: playersguildtheatre(a)gmail.com by March 16th. Matilda Rehearsals begin Monday, March 30, 2026 Rehearsals will run Monday - Friday, 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are May 15 - 31, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM. Student Matinees May 19-21, 26-27 @10:30 AM NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-62685781-matilda>. (Role descriptions listed below). 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. Roles: Matilda Wormwood An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Miss Agatha Trunchbull The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Miss Honey Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Mr. Wormwood Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Mrs. Wormwood Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Michael Wormwood Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Bruce Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Lavender Matilda's classmate and friend. Mrs. Phelps A nice librarian. The Escapologist A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. The Acrobat A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Rudolpho Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Doctor Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Children’s Entertainer A party entertainer at the start of the show. Ensemble Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.

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GCA - Taming of the Shrew - Second Round of Auditions
by Katherine Kimes 01 Mar '26

01 Mar '26

GCA is holding a second round of auditions to fill several roles in its summer production of Taming of the Shrew! Audition Sign up: Taming of the Shrew: Shakespeare in the Park Audition - Audition Form – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/qKrM96ASih> Performances: June 26th, 27th, 28th, and July 3rd, 4th, 5th. Fridays - Sundays at 6:30pm (outdoors at Big Creek Park) Frances Hall Amphitheater 9160 Robinson Rd Chardon, OH 44024 Rehearsals: Rehearsals to begin May 10th. Will be held at the Chardon LDS Church, and at Big Creek Park, depending on weather and needs of the production. Some initial rehearsals/read through/table work will potentially be done via zoom/teams. In-Person Auditions: Monday, March 9th - 6:00PM - 8:00PM Chardon Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, 12455 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024 Auditionees should prepare a minute long comedic monologue in the style of Shakespeare. Video Auditions: If you cannot attend auditions in-person, you may submit a video audition. Roles & Characters: Katherine- Eldest daughter to Baptista Minola (female identifying; late 20s-early 30s) Bianca- Youngest daughter to Baptista Minola (female identifying; min 18- mid 20s) Baptista Minola- Father (Parent) to Katherine & Bianca Petruchio- Suitor to Katherine Gremio- Suitor to Bianca Hortensio- Suitor to Bianca Lucentio-Suitor to Bianca Vincentio- Lucentio’s Father (Parent) Tranio- Servant to Lucentio (later disguised as Lucentio) Biondello- Servant to Lucentio Merchant - (later disguised as Vincentio) Grumio- Servant to Petruchio Various Servants to Petruchio & Baptista- willing to double as needed Any race, gender, age, body type, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting. At the time of auditions all roles are available unless otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding auditions. 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 liz.accreative(a)gmail.com. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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