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The Singers' Club of Cleveland's May Concert: And All Nature Did Sing!
by Tricia Bohanon 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

The Singers' Club of Cleveland's May concert, "And All Nature Did Sing!" is dedicated to the natural world that surrounds us. Musical selections showcase environmental aspects, spanning the Earth to the cosmos—blending a throughline of protection for nature, animals and space. At the program's heart, it is a celebration of the wondrous diversity that surrounds us. Our 7:30 p.m. evening concert will be at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church [20401 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River] on Saturday, May 16, 2026. You may also join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Lakeland Community College [7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland] for the 3 p.m. matinee performance. Both shows have pay-what-you-wish ticketing, with a suggested $20 donation per ticket. Purchase them through the links below. Tickets may also be purchased at the door prior to each concert. Saturday: https://www.purplepass.com/events/349359-and-all-nature-did-sing!-(saturday… Sunday: https://www.purplepass.com/events/349360-and-all-nature-can-sing!-(sunday-a… Visit our website at singersclub.org or call (216) 556-4405 for more information. Established in 1891, The Singers’ Club of Cleveland has a rich and continuous history of presenting the finest music for men's voices, dynamic young soloists, and internationally known guest artists. The Singer’s Club of Cleveland welcomes new members; more information about membership is available by emailing membership(a)singersclub.org.

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Fine Arts Seeks Actors for FAME The Musical
by David Malinowski 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, Ohio, is searching for a few more cast members for its June production of: FAME The Musical. We are mostly looking for teen-adult males and females that can play 16 – 19 years old. There are some adult roles available as well. Those wishing to be considered for a role should send a video audition to: David Malinowski, The Roger and Anne Clapp Chair of Performing Arts at dmalinowski(a)fineartsassociation.org<mailto:dmalinowski@fineartsassociation.org> Audition videos should include a song in the style of the show, with accompaniment. Videos CAN include two songs of contrasting style. Please include in your email any/all conflicts. Callbacks will be scheduled at a later date. Rehearsals are generally: Monday – Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30/10:00 p.m. Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Performance Dates: June 5 – 20, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m., Sundays @ 2:00 pm. (No Performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026) The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/> ~DAVID~ David Malinowski Artistic Director - The Roger And Anne Clapp Chair of Performing Arts The Fine Arts Association

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Final Weekend for Pippin at CWRU!
by Gregory James 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

*CWRU Department of Theater * *Presents: Pippin * Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Roger O. Hirson * Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). Pippin must decide if happiness lies in extraordinary endeavors, or rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 1973, Pippin is full of magic, wonder, and extraordinary things.* * April 17th, and 18th at 7:30pm* *April 19th at 3pm* *Roe Green Theatre at Maltz Performing Arts Center* * General Admission $15* *Adults 60+ and CWRU Faculty/Staff $10* *Students with ID $5* *For tickets call 216.368.6262 or Theater.Case.Edu/Tickets <http://Theater.Case.Edu/Tickets>*

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George Foley and the EEJ Trio: 1920s Stride Piano, Wadsworth Public Library, April 19, 2 pm
by Thomas Sigel Hotmail 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Wadsworth Public Library continue Live at the Library with George Foley on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2 pm at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. Focusing on the 1920s, George Foley and the EEJ Trio will perform and tell us about stride piano, ragtime, and the roots of jazz music. This program is free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 419-853-6016. About the Musicians George Foley started playing ragtime at the age of 13. He received most of his musical education at the Cleveland Music School Settlement, where he studied piano, theory, composition and jazz improvisation. He attended the College of Wooster, where he hosted a weekly ragtime radio show and played piano for the Wooster Jazz Ensemble. He was awarded the Charles V. Rychlik Composition Award by the Cleveland Music School Settlement for his “Chinatown Rag” in 1974. He released his first album “Cleveland Rag” on Century-Advent Records in 1977. It was re-issued on the Jazzology label in 1980. Eric Everett (EEJ Trio) has four decades of drumming experience, studying privately at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory and performing in Case Western Reserve University’s small group Jazz and Big Band ensembles. Eric leads the “Firelands Trio” and “Elation” R&B band and performs as a sideman with the Cliff Habian Trio and George Foley Quartet. Eric has performed at Nighttown, Bop Stop, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and more. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/EricEverettJazz.

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Kennelly Review: Tartuffe at CPH
by Laura Kennelly 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

“Everything old is new again”—can still hold true— So don’t turn away when *Tartuffe*, the current Cleveland Play House production, is described as a “classic French farce.” It is and it isn’t. Ranjit Bolt’s updated translation of Molière*’s *17th-century satire, * Tartuffe*, directed by Jason O’Connell, sets the story in 1980s sitcom land. The characters’ outlandish reactions mock fashion and reaction, teens and adults, greed, and vanity, and, well—everything. ****************** *Bottom Line: CPH offers a lively engaging production of an old old story. It’s not all that hard to relate to characters imagined by Molière. (All we** have to do is look at the news.) A bit of laughter goes a long way and sometimes, as the trite saying goes, it’ is the best medicine.* *Full Review* at https://coolcleveland.com/2026/04/theater-review-tartuffe-cleveland-playhou…

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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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update Audition Roles for The Chair/ Angela Winborn
by Angela Winborn 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

*Subject:* Casting Call – *The Chair* (Educational Production) *Casting Call for The Chair* We are seeking *young actors (ages 10–12)* and *adult performers* for an educational stage production of *The Chair*. *Youth Roles Available:* - *Shon* – African American boy - *Amora* – African American girl - *Additional youth role* (open casting) *Adult Roles Available:* - Sojourner Truth - Zora Neale Hurston - Cab Calloway - Josephine Baker - Thurgood Marshall - Additional adult role(s) as needed *About the Production:* *The Chair* is a powerful, multi-generational educational play that follows three students completing a Black History project. What begins as a simple assignment becomes a life-changing journey when they discover a mysterious chair connected to the past. *Performance Date:* - June 19, 2026 - Two shows: *12:00 PM* and *6:00 PM* *Auditions / More Information:* To schedule an audition or for more information, please contact: *Angela Winborn* 📞 216-990-2105 📧 angelawinborn127(a)gmail.com

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Silver Lining Players "Over the River and Through the Woods"
by Gary Davis 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Hi, All, Silver Lining Players rehearsals for "Over the River and Through the Woods" are in their final week! The show opens this Friday at Makeshift Theater at Coach House! Our dear friend Dave Binkley has put together a sneak preview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmwtkLOSmsQ This popular and heartwarming comedy about family relationships is filled with laughs and, occasionally, some tears. Don't miss it! Performances will be at Makeshift Theater at Coach House April 17 - 26 for two weekends. Friday and Saturday performances at 7pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. If you haven't reserved your tickets yet, better get them now while they last at https://makeshift.booktix.com/ . Silver Lining Players will be performing at Makeshift Theater at Coach House at 732 West Exchange St., Akron (entrance on S. Portage Path). Gary Davis Director - Silver Lining Players -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Dance Teachers Needed! Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Preschool Dance! Summer & Fall
by Dance Arts by Regina 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

*Dance Arts by Regina is seeking to hire instructors for our Summer 2026 and 2026-2027 Seasons!* Our studios are continuing to grow -- in our 10th season now, we are looking for people who are passionate about using dance to connect and grow with students, while also ensuring students are engaged in rigorous, developmentally-appropriate training. We have a stellar community of students and families and we are looking for more of the best of the best to join our team! Are you creative? Dedicated? Passionate? Love children? Love ballet? Love story-telling? *Do you crave community and would you like to be part of growing an already beautifully strong one?! * We have locations in Tremont and in North Royalton and will have several positions available: *DANCE INSTRUCTORS* We are looking for dance instructors with backgrounds in tap, jazz, ballet, and most especially, we are looking for those who are excellent with the 3-6 age group! Candidates must either have a degree in dance or education or have extensive professional performing experience. *PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY ASSISTANT* *Must be available Saturdays. * We are looking for someone to assist in taking our growing pre-professional ballet company to the next level. This position may include the following: - Teach or assist weekly company classes and rehearsals, with apprentices (ages 8-10), juniors (ages 10-12), or seniors (ages 13+) (may not work with all age groups) - Create and set choreography in ballet, primarily (looking to add more contemporary) - Learn and set choreography from videos - Create and teach age appropriate choreography - Run rehearsals and be able to coach students with high level corrections - Assist with casting decisions - Participate in community events, festivals, outreach events, etc. - For the right creative person, this position could eventually include developing and setting short ballets! - For the right executive person, this position could eventually include developing outreach programming and connections with partner organizations such as the Cleveland Public Library, the Cuyahoga County Library system, Urban Community School, Tremont West, and more. - Assist with annual Nutcracker performances and Spring Ballets - Potential for choreographing and coaching YAGP solos and ensembles There is some flexibility in how this position will take shape depending on the strengths of the right applicant. The ideal applicant would have participated in a pre-professional youth company, or has experience dancing for a professional ballet company. Compensation to be discussed at interview, and will be commensurate with experience and education. Our starting rate is $30/hour. *Please send your resume to Regina at DanceArtsbyRegina(a)gmail.com <DanceArtsbyRegina(a)gmail.com> , with context about which position/s you are interested in, and if you are available for a summer or fall start date. * *I am looking forward to hearing from you!* *Thank you,* *Regina* *Regina Pietraroia* *Artistic Director**, Dance Arts by Regina* *North Royalton: *10670 Royalton Road | N Royalton, OH 44133 | 440-230-9018 *Cleveland/Tremont: *2417 Professor Ave. | Cleveland, OH 44113 www.danceartsbyregina.com Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/danceartsbyregina> and Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/danceartsbyregina>

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Heart of the Arts Concert - Von James Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music
by Shaker Arts Council 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce Heart of the Arts*,* a new performance series*. *Through poetry, music, and dance this series brings creative expression to venues across Shaker Heights. *Von James Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music May 22, 2026 7:00 pm * *Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland 21600 Shaker Blvd Shaker Heights, OH 44122 <https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Unitarian+Universalist+Congregation+of+Cle…>* Enjoy powerful vocals and soulful music from jazz and gospel to R &B, featuring vocalist Von James and the band, the Von James Xperience. Q & A and meet and greet with the artists following the performance. Von James is a Cleveland-based vocalist and actress known for her powerful blend of jazz, gospel, and soul. She studied opera and jazz at Cleveland State University and has performed with numerous bands and artists throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. Her career highlights include performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer and opening for national recording artists including Kem, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Dave Hollister, and Shirley Murdock. She has also performed at the Tri-C Jazz Festival, Cain Park’s Multi Music Jazz Festival, and the House of Blues Gospel Brunch. *Tickets*: Advance Tickets: $15 (available online through May 17th) At-the-Door Tickets: $20 Purchase Tickets Here:https://shorturl.at/erIgT *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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