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"The Fantasticks" at Stocker Arts Center, April 29-May 3 - Opens in TWO weeks!
by Maria Maggard 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

The Fantasticks Co-Production with Stocker Arts Center and LCCC Arts & Humanities Department Book and Lyrics - Tom Jones Music - Harvey Schmidt Director - Joanna May Cullinan Music Director - Anthony Trifiletti Choreographer, Stage Combat & Intimacy Coordinator - Jasmine Renee Preview night: April 29 ($15 tickets, no additional discounts on 4/29 Preview Night) April 30 - May 3 ($25 tickets) Tickets and more information at StockerArtsCenter.com<https://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/> or call the box office 440-366-4040 All tickets are General Admission in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, April 29 - 7:00 pm (PREVIEW NIGHT) Thursday, April 30 - 7:00 pm Friday, May 1 - 7:00 pm Saturday, May 2 - 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, May 3 - 7:00 pm CAST: El Gallo - Douglas F. Bailey II Luisa - Mikaela Ray Matt - Tyler Kranz Hucklebee - Paul Sturm Bellomy - Jonathan Wilhelm Henry - Chris Bizub Mortimer - Cody Swanson The Mute - Simeon Schmitt The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo’s words that, “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” Stocker Arts Center On the campus of Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Rd Elyria, OH 44035 Free parking on-site! The Fantasticks is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Performance opportunity
by info＠clevelandcitydance.com info＠clevelandcitydance.com 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Is your dancer looking for more opportunities to perform all year long? This audition is open to all area dances ages 10-21. City Ballet of Cleveland is a pre-professional dance company of the highest caliber in Northeast Ohio. We foster every dancer's ability and promote a love of dance through pre-professional training, performance, and community engagement. Annual Audition for the 2026-2027 Season DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026 TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm PLACE: Cleveland City Dance, 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) is a pre-professional 501C3 nonprofit offering an open audition to all serious dancers of ballet ages 10-21. The Company presents annual performances in December and May as well as performances at local festivals, the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), area schools and institutions. Applications can be completed online at City Ballet of Cleveland 2026-2027 Company Auditions – City Ballet of Cleveland https://cityballetofcleveland.org/event/city-ballet-of-cleveland-2026-2027-… All dancers must be a minimum of 10 years old by the beginning of September 2026 and currently studying ballet, and jazz or modern. Potential dancers do not have to be students at Cleveland City Dance. Company dancers not studying with Cleveland City Dance will need their current dance school to sign off monthly to confirm you are taking the required dance training necessary to be a member with City Ballet of Cleveland. All potential and current Company members must audition in the Spring prior to the upcoming season. There is a $30 non-refundable audition fee with application. You may pay the audition fee online https://cityballetofcleveland.org/donations/donation-form-2/ or via cash / check to City Ballet of Cleveland. The audition will be led by Courtney J. Laves-Mearini, Artistic and Executive Director. A mandatory parent meeting will follow the audition class from 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm. If unable to attend the audition one may submit a video link by Saturday, April 11, 2026. Email info(a)cityballetofcleveland.org mailto:info@cityballetofcleveland.org for video audition requirements.

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ROOM 237 FILM COMPETITION
by Nick Muhlbach 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Limited Spots Remain. Win Cash Prizes! We kick off this Saturday April 18 via zoom. Calling all filmmakers! The Horror Hotel Film Festival’s Room 237 Film Competition is now open. Take on the challenge of creating a short horror film in 5 minutes or less. Show us your creativity, your scares, and your skills. $50 entrance Fee. Learn more and sign up today: https://horrorhotelfilmfest.com/room-237-film-competition/

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Upcoming Classes at The Dance Hub 4/17-4/22
by Elyse Morckel 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '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, April 17th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Functional Ballet (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan * *Monday, April 20th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan* **NEW Tuesday, April 21st** 6:30–7:45 PM *All Levels Modern/Contemporary <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Emma* *Wednesday, April 22nd* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan* *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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Electronic Press Kit Workshop for Musicians
by Arleigh Savage 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Join Heights Arts and industry leaders, Amber Rogers and Gabe Pollack, on Sunday, May 3 (10:30am-12:00) for an EPK Workshop. In this session, you’ll draft your core EPK materials and gain access to a local "resource map" of accessible recording and media spaces here in Cleveland. You’ll leave with the words to represent your work and the directions to the tools you need to finish the job. Attendance is free, but registration is required.REGISTRATION: https://www.heightsarts.org/event/50119/ -- *Programs and Events Manager* -- * <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/-1rVr3zNNYn4EWqoozNAPs8lJBl1KeQUswo…>****Connecting arts and community since 2000***2175 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 | 216-371-3457 | heightsarts.org <http://www.heightsarts.org>

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Auditions - Nat'l Tour, Playhouse Square
by Education Auditions 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Announcing Auditions for the National Tour of... VELVETEEN, A NEW MUSICAL Music and Lyrics by Molly Andrews-Hinders Director: Joanna May Cullinan Assistant Director: Ananias J. Dixon Choreographer: Jailyn Harris Tour dates: October 2-December 12, 2026 This is a paid position for Non-Equity Actors. AUDITION DATE: Monday, May 4th - 7:00pm - 10:00pm CALLBACKS (by invitation): Thursday, May 7th - 6:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, May 8th - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Callbacks will include singing, dancing, scene work, and ensemble-building activities. FOR INITIAL AUDITIONS: All actors must prepare a 32-bar song cut from the modern musical theater cannon. Please bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. To receive an audition slot, please send an email to eduauditions(a)playhousesquare.org to state your interest. This email should include your headshot and resume. After you submit your interest, you will then receive a specific audition time and validation for parking downtown with instructions on where to park and how to enter the Playhouse Square complex. REHEARSAL/PRE-TOUR DATES: Actors must be available for ALL rehearsal and performance times. All rehearsals are scheduled 10a - 5p unless otherwise noted: Tue, 9/8 - Sat, 9/12 Mon, 9/14 - Sat, 9/19 Mon, 9/21- Thu, 9/24 Fri, 9/25 - 10a student matinee public performance at Lorain Cuyahoga Community College Sat, 9/26 - 2p & 7:30p public performances at Lorain Cuyahoga Community College Sun, 9/27 - Load-out for tour TOUR PERFORMANCES This is a ten-week tour, with a break in Cleveland during the week of Thanksgiving. Tour dates are still being finalized. For the first leg of the tour, we will depart on Fri,10/2. The second leg of the tour will commence on Fri,11/27 and return Sat,12/12. PLEASE NOTE: Company will travel as a group by van and box truck to tour locations. Select company members may be asked to assist with driving the van and/or truck. All individuals will be required to undergo a background check, including a review of driving records. Company members will participate in load-in and load-out at tour venues, assisting with the transport of scenic elements, costumes, and other production-related materials. Some company members will be asked to understudy additional roles, details of which will be provided during callbacks. Pay includes a stipend and per-diem for the tour. Tour lodging is included. Applicants must be available to participate in the full rehearsal period and tour for consideration. College students in a local theatre or musical theatre program, must secure faculty permission to audition for this project prior to submitting audition materials. A non-traveling swing is also being considered, to be flown out as needed and will receive a rehearsal stipend and additional retainer for the length of the tour. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS - All roles are open: inclusive of all gender, race and ability. All characters are part of the greater Ensemble and act as part of the whole. All actors support Ensemble Singing, Blocking and Shifting of our world. All actors must be strong movers, improvisers and singers. We are looking for 6 actors to fulfill the following roles: LULU - Soprano - Strong Belt Needed * Lulu - Energetic, loving 9-year-old struggling to get through school and dealing with grief. Recently moved in with Gran. Funny, inquisitive and trying to find their way. GRAN / CLOVER - Mezzo - Strong Belt Needed * Gran - Lulu's Grandmother. The narrator of our story. Warm, compassionate, and doing their best to support Lulu. * Clover - A wise rocking horse that has always lived in the nursery. Centered and warm with a sparkle in their eye. SOPHIA / WHISK - Alto * Sophia - A flashy AI toy with lots of capability - and insecurity. A bully in the nursery * Whisk - Youngest sibling of the Bunny Family. Absentminded, curious and goofy. VELVETEEN - Tenor - Strong Belt Needed * The hero of our story. A new toy to the nursery and a new friend to Lulu. Velveteen knows there is more to life but is unsure how to get there. Warm, joyous and longing to be "real". TY / POPPY - Tenor/Alto * TY - A showy crocodile with a lot to prove. An old toy of Lulu's. Over-the-top, skeptical, and a bully in the nursery. * Poppy - Second oldest sibling of the Bunny Family. Curious, playful, and kind. A keeper of the family's history. LIONEL / GREG - Baritone * Lionel - A strict, by the book, military Lion. An old toy of Lulu's. Loud, abrasive and full of hot air. * Greg - Oldest sibling of the Bunny Family. Mischievous, fun, but looks out for the younger siblings. SWING * Specific tracks will be determined at casting

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Hear Bach Like Never Before: 4 Harpsichords Live at BW Bach Festival
by Sarah Lynne Bailey 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Experience the beauty and brilliance of live Baroque music at the annual Bach Festival, presented by Baldwin Wallace University. This beloved Northeast Ohio tradition brings together world-class faculty, students, and guest artists for a vibrant celebration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. *Festival Highlight: Concerto Countdown - Friday, April 17th at 7pm* Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event featuring Bach’s exhilarating concerti for *2, 3, and even 4 harpsichords*—a rare opportunity to experience these dazzling works live, showcasing the extraordinary interplay between multiple soloists and orchestra. *Featured Events – Saturday, April 18th:* - *“Preluding…” (Organ Studio Performance)* 1:30 PM | Lindsay-Crossman Chapel - *FENCES: Music of Bach, Pärt, Brahms, and Sisask* *(ticketed)* 2:00 PM | Lindsay-Crossman Chapel “Fences” explores the technical boundaries composers set for themselves—self-imposed constraints that clarify musical thought while fueling ingenuity. Featuring works by Pärt, Sisask, Brahms, and Bach, the program reveals how limitation can become a powerful engine of invention. - *Festival Brass* 6:15 PM | Marting Hall Lawn & Tower A lively, family-friendly favorite—perfect for introducing children and newcomers to the excitement of live Bach. - *Mass in G Minor & Magnificat, J.S. Bach* *(ticketed)* 7:00 PM | Gamble Auditorium Featuring the BW Motet Choir, Orchestra, and guest soloists in one of Bach’s most powerful choral programs. Tickets and full schedule information are available at bw.edu/schools/conservatory/bach-festival/ or by calling 440.826.8065. Join us and be part of one of Northeast Ohio’s most treasured musical traditions! *Sarah Lynne Bailey* Bach Festival Manager sbailey(a)bw.edu

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Graham Music Studio: Music lessons studio consulting.
by robin graham 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

Happy Spring in Northeast Ohio! Graham Music Studio offers music studio consultation and education. If you are just starting a studio or need help optimizing yours, we can help. These are just a few of the areas we can help with: - billing - scheduling - choosing appropriate clients - policy writing - optimizing your time There is no charge for our initial consultation and packages are affordably-tailored to your studio's needs. I want to use my years of experience teaching, writing, performing and recording to help YOU. Please reply to Robin at robinrgraham(a)gmail.com Thanks and I look forward to helping you run your best studio! grahammusicstudio.com grahammusicgroupintl.com

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Chaos Incoming… WA's Summer CAMP Registration Open!
by Wandering Aesthetics 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

*Wandering Aesthetics* Proudly Presents: *SUMMER CAMP: CARTOON CHAOS* *June 29 – July 3* *9:00 AM – 3:00 PM* *Summit Artspace (Akron, OH)* *watheatre.com/registration/cartoon* <http://watheatre.com/registration/cartoon> ------------------------------ *“You can’t do impossible things without being a little silly!”* Get ready for a week of *big voices, bold bodies, and totally over-the-top fun!* *Cartoon Chaos* is a high-energy summer theatre camp where imagination runs wild and creativity takes center stage. Students will explore cartoon characters through the lens of theatre...diving into *exaggerated movement, expressive voices, physical comedy, and larger-than-life storytelling*. Perfect for *ages 5–14*, this camp is designed for *both beginners and experienced performers*. Through theatre games, improvisation, and ensemble-based storytelling, students will build confidence, connect with peers, and create something uniquely their own. The week wraps up with a *final performance for family and friends*, celebrating all the chaos, creativity, and collaboration! *Registration: $185* *Scholarships Available:* https://forms.gle/rL5cA9GW7V8degrZ6 ------------------------------ Students should bring a *water bottle and packed lunch each day*. *Location:* Summit Artspace 140 E. Market St. Akron, OH 44308

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Sunset Boulevard Live on April 25th!
by Margaret Reardon 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

Thanks to everyone who joined us on March 28 for our double-header of Rebecca and The Birds: An Audio Deconstruction! Our next play at the Dunham Tavern Musem and Gardens is the classic noir Sunset Boulevard on April 25 at 6 pm. Sunset Boulevard is the story of a screenwriter who develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return to the silver screen and is another Lux Radio Theatre adaptation. We're excited to announce that this production will also feature the classic commercials from the original broadcast! This will truly be a step back in time to the golden age of radio. The Dunham Tavern Museum <https://sjuvgy5ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001goJtSY_dBmzKSSYbnqPDqkrDVpNx2TbeW-…> is located at 6709 Euclid Avenue in Midtown Cleveland and the performance will also be recorded for broadcast on 88.3 WBWC The Sting at a later date as part of ROTLT's ongoing series Radio on the Lake Theatre Presents... Sunday evenings at 5. Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite <https://sjuvgy5ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001goJtSY_dBmzKSSYbnqPDqkrDVpNx2TbeW-…> and members of ROTLT's Stakeholders Club will receive $5 off each ticket! Tickets will also be available at the door, but we can only accept cash and Venmo. Make your reservation now to ensure your seat! The Audio Gallery Series is made possible by generous grants from the Ohio Arts Council, the Cleveland Foundation and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. -- Margaret Reardon | she/her Development Coordinator Radio on the Lake Theatre (216) 802 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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