March 2026 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

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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Cleveland Stage Combat - Two Handed Sword Certification Class
by Bill Gordon 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

SAFD Certified Teacher and Intimacy Designer Bill Gordon is offering a 35 hour* Two Handed Sword Certification Class* through *The Society of American Fight Directors.* Upon completion of 30 hours of training, you are eligible to test with the Society of American Fight Directors for proficiency in that weapon. This is a great way to highlight your training on your resumé and to meet other members of the performance community at large as it means testing in front of a Fight Master within the organization. This is also an amazing skill for folks both on and off the stage because the more people that are informed, the less chance there is of accidents and injuries. All Ages and physical abilities are welcome. *Registration:* Visit: www.clevelandstagecombat.com Or click the link below: https://forms.gle/PbBbQHnwVTQr6reT7 *Dates and Times: * Sunday May 31st 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday June 5th 7:00pm - 10:00 pm Sunday June 7th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday June 12th 7:00pm - 10:00 pm Sunday June 14th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday June 19th 7:00pm - 10:00 pm Sunday June 21st 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday June 28th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday July 3rd 7:00pm - 10:00 pm Sunday July 12th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm *Event Address:* TEGA Tigers & The Elite Gymnastics Academy 30500 Carter St Unit B, Solon, OH 44139 *Tuition:* $450, which includes your Skills Proficiency Test fee. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your spot if not paying in full at registration. Your deposit will be put towards your total tuition cost. *Spots are limited.* *Payment plans available!* *If you register before 5/15 and include the phrase "Jon Snow" with your payment, then the total cost will be $400. * *Flexibility: * This class is structured to allow for 2 classes to be missed without risking your required hours to test. *What to bring:* Wear clothes you can comfortably move quickly in. We practice on a sprung Gymnastics floor and are often in socks, barefoot or in clean shoes. Bring your own water bottle and a snack, if needed, to help you stay productive and focused. *Questions?* Contact us at: ClevelandStageCombat(a)gmail.com -- Bill Gordon (He/Him) SAFD Certified Teacher William.S.Gordon7(a)gmail.com (440) 488 - 1642

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Seeking Directors
by New Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

New Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church is happy to announce the establishment of Cornerstone Community Theatre in Maple Heights, Ohio! We are currently seeking directors for our inaugural season which includes: Spades by Randall E. Hall (July 2026) A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry (October 2026) TBD Spring Musical (April 2027) We are currently accepting submissions for anyone interested in being a director for any of our shows. Our directors are provided and small stipend for their work on these productions. Anyone interested is asked to submit their letter of interest and resume to info(a)newcornerstoneoh.org. Please note, the playwright for Spades requires the director to know how to play the game of Spades to be the director.

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Join Us for a Special Workshop with Kellen Boyle at the Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 28 Mar '26

28 Mar '26

We’re really excited to share something special with you. Many of you may remember Kellen Boyle — a Houde alum and former teacher here at the studio. Since then, he’s been out in the industry working and booking across major projects — including The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Will Trent, The Family Plan, Florida Man, Doom Patrol, and more. And now… he’s coming back. For one day only. 🎭 In the Room with Kellen Boyle, you’ll learn how to: • Find your unique point of view in every scene • Identify the stakes and emotional tone • Make informed, personal choices without guessing • Study and research a show or film effectively If you’ve been wanting to sharpen your audition skills, get out of your head, and bring more of you into your work — this is a great opportunity. *Sunday, April 19 | 3–5 PM (ET)Online via Zoom* *$75 for Current HSA Students* *(Must currently be registered for APRIL classes to be considered current)* *$100 for Non-current Students* Spots are limited, and this is a one-day workshop. https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/monthlyworkshop/aud… #ActingClass #ActorsLife #AtlantaActors #AuditionTips #SceneStudy #OnCameraActing _ 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, Antonia Villalon Studio Manager 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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Parma Symphony May 3 Concert
by John Roberts 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

ATTENTION STRING TEACHERS, HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS AND ALL MUSIC TEACHERS Save the date of May 3, 2026 for the Parma Symphony Spring concert to be held at 3:00 pm in the Valley Forge High School Auditorium located at 9999 Independence Blvd., Parma Hts Ohio 44130 The Concert will feature HRISTO POPOV on violin playing the Khachaturian Violin concerto. The concert will open with George Gershwin's Cuban Overture and will conclude with the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferdi Grofe. For Mr. Popov's biography and ticket information: go online to: parmasymphony.org

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Call for Submissions: Outside Circle Theater Project's 4th Annual Playwriting Contest
by Charlita Anderson 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

Call for Submissions: Outside Circle Theater Project's 4th Annual Playwriting Contest starts on #WorldTheaterDay, March 27th! Write your two-act, modern adaptation of any royalty-free play, poem, or story. The winner will receive $250 and Outside Circle Theater Project will produce your play during our 2027 Season. The deadline is May 27th! You got this! For submission and contest rules, email outsidecircletheaterproject(a)gmail.com

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Second Weekend for THE OUTSIDERS at WRP
by Braelin Andrzejewski 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

The Western Reserve PlayhousePresents THE OUTSIDERS Written by Christopher SergelBased on the Novel by S.E. HintonDirected by Sullivan Ratcliff March 20 - April 4Friday’s & Saturday’s at 8:00pmSunday March 29th at 2:00pm Meet Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old dreamer who quotes poetry and watches sunsets, trapped in the unforgiving life of a "greaser." He and his found family—the silent, sensitive Johnny, the movie-star handsome Sodapop, and the stern, protective Darry—are constantly hunted by the Socs, the wealthy, privileged kids from the West Side who drive Mustangs and think the world belongs to them. But when a desperate act of self-defense leads to a Soc's death, Ponyboy and Johnny are thrown into a fight for their lives that will force them to confront the true meaning of loyalty, class warfare, and heroism. Gripping, heartbreaking, and relentlessly hopeful, S.E. Hinton’s masterpiece is an unforgettable journey into the heart of teenage angst, proving that even when the odds are stacked against you, friendship can be the toughest armor. RATED: PG-13 GENRE: Coming-of-age drama, play Purchase Tickets: $25 <https://www.thewrp.org/mainstageseason/outsiders?neohiopal>Become a Member: $10/month <https://www.thewrp.org/season> More information is available on our website. <https://www.thewrp.org/mainstageseason/outsiders?neohiopal> 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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GMP 10 Minute Play Festival
by Robert Haag 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

It Takes A Village A Night of One Acts 8 Directors • 10 Plays • A Wildly Fun Night of Theater Gates Mills Players is pleased to announce auditions for our upcoming One Acts festival. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 31st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Gates Mills Community House (1460 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040). We are looking for 16+ actors to make up the company for the festival. All plays will be performed each night as a single show. Actors will also assist with moving sets and prop items between pieces. Come prepared to read from select scripts. Note – you may not read from a play you are later offered. Bring all conflicts for April and May. Rehearsals are typically Monday-Thursday in the evenings. Not all shows will rehearse every day. Show dates are May 22nd-30th (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday). We cannot accept conflicts from May 17th (Tech Sunday) through opening or for any performance date. Robert Haag website <http://www.robertgarhaag.com>

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Spotlights Theater Presents "1984"
by Annette Phelps 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

BroadviewHeights Spotlights Theater Presents “1984” based on the Novel by George Orwell This stage adaptation is true to the novel in which Orwelldepicts with great power the horrors of man’s fate in a society where BigBrother is always watching—where everything that is not prohibited iscompulsory. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays, April 17th toMay 2nd at 7:30PM, with one Sunday Matinee on April 26that 3:00PM. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students. Theyare available at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org or at the door ifseats are available. All shows will be held at the Broadview Heights SpotlightsTheater, 9543 Broadview Road (on the Broadview Heights City Campus next to thePolice Station). As the cast presents the play, you will beparticipating in a theatrical event that is both powerful and disturbinglyprovocative. Orwell himself once said, “I do not believe that the kind ofsociety I describe necessarily will arrive, but I believe that somethingresembling it could arrive. The moral to be drawn from the dangerous nightmaresituation is a simple one: Don’t let it happen. It depends on you.” The show is adapted by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall, Jr., andWilliam A. Miles, Jr. It is directed by Brandi Eaton with Intimacy Direction byTara Corkery. The producer is Stephanie Malfara and Technical Design is by TimAnderson and Dan Hunsicker. It features Tara Martens, Neda Spears, ClayHoffner, Eli Ravenson, Meghan Hardin, Connor Krohn, Mario Becerra, EleanorPerna, Elizabeth Flood, and Barb Howitt. Produced by Special Arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock,Illinois.

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Re: [NEohioPAL] Screenwriting workshop
by jim bandsuh 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

This is a group for all levels of screenwriters in Cleveland. Come meet other people with a passion for film and writing, share scripts, receive feedback and analyze professional scripts as they relate to the finished film. The goal of this group is to provide an ongoing forum for members to improve their skills, collaborate, and build relationships. It will also explore ways to get finished scripts out to the film industry. We’ll be meeting on Thursday April 9th 6:00 - 9:00 at the BottleHouse Brewery, 13368 Madison Ave, Lakewood We look forward to meeting you!

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