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Harmony Ringer concert
by Christine Allison 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

Harmony Ringers will present their concert "Musical Mischief" tomorrow, April 18th at 3:00 at St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church in Canton on Fulton Rd. -- *Christine Allison* *www.achorusforacause.org <http://www.achorusforacause.org>* *www.harmonyringersofoh.org <http://www.harmonyringersofoh.org>* “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

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Red Barn Youth Theater Auditions at Clague Playhouse - April 27 & 28, 4:30-6:00 PM
by Clague Playhouse 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

*The Red Barn Youth Theater is holding auditions for 2 one-act plays titled We, The People and The 13 Colonies Game Show.* Audition dates are April 27 and 28, from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. at Clague Playhouse. Auditions will consist of a cold reading. If a student is unable to come on those dates, please contact Gregory Dziama at dancerdoc723(a)yahoo.com to schedule a different time. Show dates are July 10 &11 at 7:00 P.M. and July 12 at 2:00 P.M. There will be a SPECIAL PRESENTATION at Clague Playhouse on Sunday, July 5 in the afternoon as part of Westlake celebration of USA's 250th anniversary. Rehearsals will be Mondays through Thursday, the two shows alternating days, beginning in early May. We are also looking for any college theater students who are interested in stage managing and/or assistant directing. If interested email Greg Dziama or call the theater to schedule an interview. Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd Westlake, Ohio (440) 331-0403 - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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SM Job Posting, Playhouse Square, National Tour
by Education Auditions 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

Job Title: Touring Production Stage Manager Reports To: Company Manager Department: Production Description: Contract Job Summary: The Touring Production Stage Manager (PSM) is responsible for the day-to-day stage management and on-site execution of the touring production VELVETEEN, A New Musical. This position serves as the primary technical lead for the touring company and ensures the consistent artistic, technical, and operational execution of the production across multiple venues. Working in collaboration with the Director of Production, touring production staff, artistic leadership, and local venue personnel, the Touring PSM advances, supervises, and coordinates all stage management activities from auditions, rehearsal through final load-out while upholding Playhouse Square’s standards for safety, professionalism, and excellence in audience experience. Areas of Direct Responsibility: Advance all stage management and performance-related aspects of the touring production. Serve as the primary on-site technical liaison between the touring company and presenting venues, Review venue information, technical specifications, schedules, and local procedures to ensure smooth load-ins, performances, and load-outs. Troubleshoot technical and logistical issues Day of Show (DOS) Adapt staging and backstage operations for a variety of performance environments, including theaters, schools, and non-traditional venues. Call all performances, managing lighting, sound, and staging cues with precision. Drive 16’ Box truck with production elements. Duties and Responsibilities: Production Stage Management Responsibilities for Auditions Prep audition materials Work with Playhouse Square’s Education department and Director to check in and manage casting. Assist with Call Backs Organize and manage rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and touring schedules. Monitor expenditures throughout all phases of production to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial expectations. Generate weekly estimates based on initial tech schedules with all expenses incurred. Maintain accurate, real-time expense tracking systems and communicate variances or overages proactively to leadership and department heads. Production Stage Management Responsibilities for Rehearsals and Tour Organize and manage rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and touring schedules. Maintain and execute the prompt book, including blocking, cues, scene shifts, and technical documentation. Lead backstage operations during load in, performance and load out. Prepare and distribute daily schedules, performance reports, and production documentation. Support company morale and maintain a positive, organized, and professional working environment. Assist with rehearsal planning, tour preparation, and production meetings. Commitment * Cast auditions and preparations May 4-8, 2026 * Advancing & Prep week: September 1-6, 2026 (Off Labor Day) * Rehearsals: September 8-26, 2026 at Lorain County Community College in Lorain, Ohio. * Tour dates: Oct 1-December 12, 2026, subject to change (Thanksgiving break at home November 22-26, 2026) Required Skills/Attributes/Abilities: Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership abilities. Strong understanding of all major technical production areas (scenic, lighting, audio, props, rigging, A/V) with the ability to read and interpret light plots, ground plans, and technical riders using current software like CAD and Vectorworks. Experience supervising technical staff and working collaboratively with union labor while maintaining positive morale under pressure. Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to think quickly, resolve conflicts, and adapt in a fast‑paced, unpredictable environment. Highly organized, with strong accuracy in scheduling, documentation, payroll, billing, and compliance tracking, proficiency with spreadsheets, calendars, project‑management systems, and production tools such as Google Workspace, and Office Suite. Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a secure working environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with artists, presenters, vendors, and internal departments. Ability to manage multiple productions and administrative tasks simultaneously while remaining dependable, self‑motivated, and calm under pressure. High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality. A demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Embrace and embody Playhouse Square’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Uphold and follow Playhouse Square’s Code of Engagement. Qualifications and Experience: * Minimum of 3–5 years of professional stage management experience. * Touring experience strongly preferred. * Valid driver’s license required; ability to operate touring vehicles will be required. * Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. * Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout performance and backstage areas for extended periods If interested, send resume to EDUauditions(a)playhousesquare.org

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Follies opens at Hudson Players Friday, April 24!
by Michelle Dolciato 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

The years fall away… the truth steps forward. In Follies, two couples reunite in a crumbling theater,surrounded by the ghosts of their glittering past. What begins as a nostalgicevening quickly unravels into something deeper—old dreams resurface,long-buried tensions ignite, and the stories they’ve told themselves arefinally put to the test. As memories come alive and illusions fade, who they were…and who they’ve become… collide in ways they never expected. Don’t miss this powerful, emotionally charged journeythrough love, ambition, and the passage of time. April 24–May16 Fridays &Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2 PM Tickets onsale now at hudsonplayers.com

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Playing for Laughs: An Evening of One Acts Opens in One Week!
by nicole coury 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

Performed at and in collaboration with The Brownhoist! 4403 St. Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44103 Show begins at 8pm. Doors at 7:30pm. April 24 and 26 only—no show on the 25th! Click "Get Tickets" to select a date. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-for-laughs-an-evening-of-one-acts-tick… Tickets can also be purchased at the door! Three short comedies; a team of talented actors and musicians; two nights to catch this one-of-a-kind theater experience. Two Slatterns and a King: A Moral Interlude by Edna St. Vincent Millay Pushed, prodded, and propelled by Chance, will our King make the right choice? Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell Henrietta is obsessed with psychoanalysis, but what will be revealed as she digs into everyone’s secret, even to them, inner life? The Bear by Anton Chekov A desperate, determined, man comes to claim what he is owed from a grieving widow. They don’t get along. Direction by: Nicole Coury and Cole Tarantowski Music Direction by: Jonah Raider-Roth and Zach Palumbo Featuring the talents of: Michael Montanus, Sabrina Maristela, Alexa Fatheringham, Zach Palumbo, Katherine Nash, Mike Frye, and Carolyn Demanelis This project is an evening of little-seen one-act comedies. I am so excited about getting a wonderful, funny, creative group of performers together to bring these seldom produced scripts to life. All of these scripts are coming together in a fun, innovative, modern way that will speak to audiences more than 100 years after these pieces were written. This project will involve minimal tech with actors creating most necessary effects. There will also be live musical underscoring in all of the three pieces.

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🎬 Videographer/Editor Needed – Music Video Shoot (Akron)
by Akron Civic 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

*🎬 Videographer/Editor Needed – Music Video Shoot (Akron)* The Akron All-City Musical (*Mean Girls High School Version*) is partnering with Great Lakes Honda to create a stylized music video featuring the cast. Seeking a videographer/editor to shoot and turn around a fast, high-energy piece built around choreography and movement inside the showroom. *Details:* - Shoot: Sunday, May 17 (evening) - Delivery: Thursday, May 21 - Location: Akron - Stipend: $300 This is a quick-turn, creatively driven project with a large ensemble and a strong visual concept. Looking for someone who moves fast, has a strong eye, and knows how to capture performance. Please send samples of your work to *allcitymusicalakron(a)gmail.com <allcitymusicalakron(a)gmail.com>* Attn: Francine Parr

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NEXT WEEK - AUDITIONS for PETER PAN and DRACULA at GATES MILLS PLAYERS
by Cameron Zona 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

Audition Notice for PETER PAN: A RADIO PLAY and DRACULA at Gates Mills Players AUDITIONS will be held in the basement at 1460 Chagrin River Road in Gates Mills at 6PM on April 22nd & 23rd. If necessary, callbacks will be held on April 26th at 5PM. No appointments are required for auditions. Please arrive a few minutes early on your audition day prepared to read selections from the script. Individuals may audition for either one or both productions. Bring a list of conflicts between June 15th and July 19th for Peter Pan and/or conflicts between September 8th and November 7th for Dracula as well as a headshot and resume, if you have one. PETER PAN: Based on the acclaimed classic novel Peter Pan, written by J. M. Barrie, this production will be performed in July at Gates Mills Players in the style of a 1940s radio play. Actors will be seated on stage and sound effects will be produced live during the show using props! The show will also feature “advertisements” for 1940s products and services, read by the actors. DRACULA: Based on the gothic horror novel of the same name and adapted by local playwright Joe Pine, Dracula will be a fully staged production (including a special Halloween performance!), come and be a part of this chilling story–if you dare! PERFORMANCES: - Peter Pan: July 17th and 18th at 7PM, July 19th at 2PM - Dracula: October 30th, 31st, November 6th, and 7th at 7PM, November 1st at 2PM REHEARSALS: - Peter Pan: Beginning approximately June 22nd, typically 3 rehearsals/week - Dracula: Beginning approximately September 8th, typically 4-5 rehearsals/week Please contact the director, Cameron Zona, with any questions at cameronzona(a)gmail.com CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: PETER PAN: Radio Characters (Trans-Atlantic Dialects Preferred) Announcer - Radio Announcer, SFX specialist. ANY AGE/GENDER. Wilson - Radio Host, SFX specialist. ANY AGE/GENDER. Peter Pan Cast (British Dialects Preferred) Peter Pan - The boy who never grew up. Child-20s, ANY GENDER. Wendy Darling - Imaginative, mature, young woman. Child-20s, FEMALE. John Darling - Wendy’s brother, 10 years old. Child-20s, MALE. Michael Darling - Wendy’s brother, 8 years old. Child-20s, MALE. Tinker Bell / Jane - A fairy / Wendy’s daughter. Child-20s, FEMALE. Mrs. Darling / Never Bird - A loving mother / A very loud bird. 30s-40s, FEMALE. Mr. Darling / Captain Hook - A loving father / A dastardly pirate. 30s-40s, MALE. Smee - A somewhat dim first mate. ANY AGE/GENDER Starkey / Slightly - This actor will play both a Lost Boy and a Pirate. ANY AGE/GENDER. Cecco / Curly - This actor will play both a Lost Boy and a Pirate. ANY AGE/GENDER. Bill Jukes / Nibs - This actor will play both a Lost Boy and a Pirate. ANY AGE/GENDER. Tootles - Lost Boy. ANY AGE/GENDER. DRACULA: Dracula - 20s-40s, MALE. Jonathan Harker - 20s-30s, MALE. Mina Harker/ Passenger 2/ Vampire 3 - 20s-30s, FEMALE. Jack Seward/ Passenger 1 - ANY AGE/GENDER. Abraham Van Helsing - 50+, ANY GENDER. Arthur Holmwood/Driver - 20s-30s, MALE. Quincey Morris - 20s-30s, MALE. Renfield/Vampire 1 - 20s-40s, ANY GENDER. Lucy Westenra/ Vampire 2 - 20s-30s, FEMALE. The gender and age ranges on this audition notice are to be used as a general guide; the director is open to non-traditional casting.

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Insurance for the Arts
by Unquoting Insurance Company 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

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Looking for Juneteenth Performance Pieces
by Margaret Reardon 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Hi All, I am in the very early stages of creating an experience for my History Book Club built around the book Watermelon and Redbirds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by Nicole Taylor This group meets virtually via Zoom because I have members both in NE Ohio and all over the country. I would love to include something like an in-character monologue, a poetry reading, a musical performance, a recount of a personal history. Nothing lengthy or complicated would be needed since we will also be discussing the book. Details: Date: Thursday June 28 7:00-8:15 (ish) pm Stipend: $75 I'm also looking for a foodie person; that might be for another list but if you know of anything send them my way. Looking forward to hearing what you got! And we can start some conversations. Margaret -- Margaret Reardon Non-Profit Consulting (216) 272-4277

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ICT seeks lighting designer for LEND ME A TENOR
by Tim Bates 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Independence Community Theater is seeking a lighting designer for our upcoming production of Lend Me a Tenor. Tech Week is April 25-30. This is a paid position. Interested candidates should email louis.petrucci(a)gmail.com ASAP!

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