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Theater Workshop Summit hosted by Hudson Players June 19 & 20
by Michelle Dolciato 12 May '26

12 May '26

Join us for the first-ever Theater Workshop Summit, sponsored by Arts Now and hosted at the Hudson Players — June 19 & 20! Spend two days learning from experienced theater professionals through hands-on workshops across three tracks: Performance, Technical, and Administrative. Mix and match sessions throughout the weekend and explore topics including: - Audio-Technica Tour & Microphone Workshop - SketchUp Workshop - Bring Out the Character in You Through Makeup - Vocal & Audition Master Class with Broadway’s Dan Hoy - Painting Finishes, Tools & Textures - Can I Do That? Your Rights & Responsibilities When Licensing a Show - Foundations for Performing: An Acting Intensive - Grants 101: Researching, Writing & Relationship Building - You Can Really Make It With Foam! - Consensual Crafting: An Introduction to Staged Intimacy Practices - Intro to Scenic Design - You’ve Got the Prop List, Now What? - Roundtable for Playwrights - The Art of Directing: From Vision to Stage Whether you perform onstage, work backstage, or help lead arts organizations, there’s something for everyone. Registration is required and workshop space may be limited — reserve your spot early! https://www.hudsonplayers.com/theater-workshop-summitCome connect, create, and grow with fellow theater artists and enthusiasts. We can’t wait to see you there! Any questions, email workshop(a)hudsonplayers.com.

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Auditions - NOISES OFF - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 12 May '26

12 May '26

BLANK CANVAS THEATRE Auditions for NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn Directed by Patrick Ciamacco If Interested: Email Patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com> (include "NOISES OFF" in your subject line) to sign up for an audition. *If you cannot make auditions, please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible, submit a video audition for consideration. Please submit this video by Thursday May 14. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. Audition Date: Wednesday May 13 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm What to prepare: Everyone will arrive at 7pm on the date you sign up for and we will do cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Feel free to bring a puppet if you like. Though we will have some to play with as well. Performance Dates: June 12-27 Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm. Rehearsals: Begin May 18 Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly. *We my explore AEA Contracts for this show. Location: Blank Canvas Theatre 1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) Cleveland, OH 44102 (Click here <http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/directions/> for directions or visit our website at www.blankcanvastheatre.com<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/>) The Story The Uproarious Backstage Farce. This sidesplitting romp takes you behind the scenes as one hilariously dysfunctional cast stumbles through rehearsals, opening night jitters and several escalating disasters. Doors slam, sardines fly and love triangles tangle as this award-winning farce sneaks a hysterical backstage peek at a production that teeters on the precipice of pandemonium and tests the limits of the adage “the show must go on.” In this Blank Canvas production the play-within-the-play, called “Nothing On”, will actually be a play with puppets. This will for sure be like no other version of this play you have EVER seen! Character Breakdown We are seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this production. * In this production the play-within-the-play, called “Nothing On”, will actually be a play with puppets. Any puppet experience is helpful but not required. Feel free to bring a puppet to auditions. We will have some to play with as well. BROOKE ASHTON:(Female Identifying, any ethnicity. Mid 20s-mid 30s) Inexperienced young actress often caught up in her own thoughts. Constantly losing her contact lenses and consequently her way–but carries on with the play regardless. Unknowingly in a love triangle. She portrays the character “Vicki.” BELINDA BLAIR:(Female Identifying, any ethnicity, 30s – mid 40s) A veteran actress who tends to see the positive and rallies the company into forward motion. Protective of Freddie and prone to gossip though her good cheer generally carries the day. She portrays the character “Flavia Brent.” FREDERICK FELLOWES: (Male Identifying, any ethnicity, 30s – mid 40s) A good-hearted but insecure actor prone to overthinking; the actor who always has a question late in the game. Strong aversion to violence with a penchant for nosebleeds. He portrays the characters “Philip Brent” and “Sheikh.” LLOYD DALLAS: (Male Identifying, any ethnicity, 40s – 50s) The director of the play. Charismatic with the presence and charm to run the room but prone to biting sarcasm and often exasperated with his company. In a love triangle with Brooke and Poppy and forever trying to keep that under wraps. GARRY LEJEUNE:(Male Identifying, any ethnicity, 30s – 40s) Confident in speaking for the company but inarticulate and prone to unfinished sentences. Loves passionately and frequently driven into fits of jealous rage. Must be particularly adept at physical comedy. He portrays the character “Roger Tramplemaine.” TIMOTHY ALLGOOD:(Male Identifying, any ethnicity, mid 20s – 30s) Eager to please, over-worked Stage Manager. Constantly tasked with fixing the many production woes. SELSDON MOWBRAY:(Male Identifying, any ethnicity, 60s-70s) Classical actor who is deeply alcoholic and hides his bottles onstage. Hard of hearing but perhaps using that to his advantage. Pleasant demeaner and quite charming as the burglar despite his bumbling state. He portrays the “Burglar.” DOTTY OTLEY: (Female Identifying, any ethnicity, 50s-60s) Grand Dame of the theater having established herself playing character roles. Often forgets lines, props and entrances but passionate about the play (having literally invested in it). Has a thing for younger men. She portrays the character “Mrs. Clackett.” POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR: (Female identifying, any ethnicity, 18-30s) She is the Assistant Stage Manager and understudy to the female roles. Emotional, skittish and over-sensitive. Part of the Lloyd-Poppy-Brooke love triangle If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com>. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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The Sound of Music: Youth Edition, ages 10-18
by Kimberly States 12 May '26

12 May '26

Buckeye Community Theatre announces auditions for The Sound of Music: Youth Edition! Auditions are open for ages 10 thru 18 (age 10 by opening night, October 22nd). All rehearsals and performances take place near Medina's historic square. Production dates are October 22nd-25th with rehearsals beginning August 1st. A full rehearsal calendar, audition forms and requirements are available at https://www.bctohio.org/auditions

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Auditions For Beck Center World Premiere Comedy by Eric Coble
by Scott Spence 11 May '26

11 May '26

Beck Center is thrilled to announce auditions for *WORLD CLASS CARE*, a *world premiere* comedy by Cleveland's very own Eric Coble, and directed by Cleveland's very own Eric Schmiedl. *WORLD CLASS CARE *tells the story, set only slightly in the future, where two healthcare behemoths own every parcel of land in the City of Cleveland except Mildred Grisbgy's humble abode.... and *each* are scrambling to convince her to sell. Both a raucous comedy and a cautionary tale, Coble's keen eye for the darkly funny shines through. *Open Call *auditions will be By Appointment on both *Sunday, May 31st *(starting at 5PM) and *Monday, June 1st* (starting at 6PM.) Callbacks are currently slated for Wednesday, June 3rd in the evening. You may obtain your appointment by calling the Beck Patron Services desk at *216-521-2540* during normal business hours. There are no Equity contracts available for this production, but all actors receive a stipend for their participation. All roles are paid. Open Call appts will consist of reading from the script. Attempts will be made to email sides to those with appointments, but sides will also be available prior to the beginning of each open call. *WORLD CLASS CARE* will open on October 2nd, 2026 and will close November 1st, 2026. Performance weekends consist of Fri/Sat evenings and Sunday matinees. Rehearsals begin circa August 25th. *Character Descriptions:* *KYLE CARLYLE*: Smooth Agent for the Cleveland Clinic. Confident. Quick. Ambitious. 30s. Black. Male presenting. *CHELSEA PICKERING*: Earnest Agent for University Hospitals. Calculating. Passionate. Relentless. 40s – 50s. White. Female presenting. *MILDRED GRIGSBY*: Owner of the house. Intuitive. Pragmatic. Sensitive. Often overlooked. 70s. Black. Female presenting. *YOLANDA GRIGSBY*: Chipper niece of Mildred aspiring singer. Artsy. Focused. Thoughtful. 30s. Black. Female presenting. *ACTOR 1:* 30’s. Any cultural background. Male presenting. *Will play the following roles:* VICTOR WADE: Bullish assistant to Chelsea. Single-minded. GREG SALVATINO: Former hockey player. Not the sharpest blade on the ice. JONATHAN SCHMIDT: Current Assistant to the Mayor. Cutthroat. *ACTOR 2:* 40s. Any cultural background. Male presenting. *Will play the following roles:* GARRETT NORRIS: Nervous assistant to Kyle. Worried. Timid. Compassionate. RUPERT NORRIS: Former Rock Star and bassist for Peter Framption. English. Enthusiastic. Scattered. *Make your appointment today by calling 216-521-2540. For any other questions, * *contact Beck Center Artistic Director Scott Spence at ScottS(a)beckcenter.org <ScottS(a)beckcenter.org>*

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The Musical Theater Project presents Walk On: The Power of Carousel, Sunday, June 14 at 3 pm at Gartner Auditorium
by Ashley Bernett 11 May '26

11 May '26

The Musical Theater Project Presents "Walk On: The Power of Carousel" Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3 pm Cleveland Museum of Art, Gartner Auditorium (11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106) In 1999, Time magazine named Carousel the Best Musical of the 20th century and wrote that Rodgers and Hammerstein "set the standards for the 20th century musical...this show features their most beautiful score and the most skillful and affecting example of their musical storytelling". Join BILL RUDMAN and NANCY MAIER for an in-depth look at this musical theater classic in The Musical Theater Project's production of Walk On: The Power of Carousel. Bill and Nancy will tell the story, along with the saga of the musical's creation, aided by soloists, a chorus and an instrumental ensemble. Ashley Bernett Administrative Associate The Musical Theater Project Ph: 216.860.1518 Ext. 701 | ashley(a)musicaltheaterproject.org<mailto:ashley@musicaltheaterproject.org> MusicalTheaterProject.org<http://musicaltheaterproject.org/> 7123 Pearl Road, Suite 110 Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 Stay in touch! Receive our monthly TMTP e-newsletter<http://www.musicaltheaterproject.org/> Donate - Support TMTP today!<http://www.musicaltheaterproject.org/donate.html>

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On The Line auditions
by Charles Bonakoski 11 May '26

11 May '26

Roving Rogue Productions is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of On the Line by Joe Roland. This show tells the story of three life long friends who are navigating factory life, union commitments, and past mistakes in the shadow of a looming strike. When: In person auditions will be May 17th from 6pm-8pm at Central presbyterian church in Massillon Ohio (47 2nd street, Massillon Ohio 44646) and video auditions can be submitted to rovingroguecasting(a)gmail.com through Weds May 19th 11pm. What to bring: Please come with either a prepared dramatic monologue, and/or be prepared to do some cold readings. Parts: We are looking for 3 people to portray Part A: The jokester friend who does not take things seriously…on the surface. Coasting through life pay check to pay check with nary a care or a plan. Life is currently good so why worry about the future? Part B: The “mama bear” of the group, looks like the could be the brute but is the gentle caring one. Tries to talk reason into their friend group, and is the first one called when help is needed. Cool headed, and rationale while carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Part C: Life has been rough for this person, they are still paying for the sins of the past and cannot seem to get ahead no matter what they do. Trying to set a good example for their kid and finally make something of themselves, willing to sacrifice it all to finally win. Rehearsal Schedule: First read through May 26th 6:30pm at Central Presbyterian. Rough rehearsal schedule will be Mon-Thursday 7pm-9:30pm based on cast availability. Show dates: July 17th and 18th as well as July 24th and 25th all at the Central Presbyterian Any questions can be directed to rovingroguepro(a)gmail.com and we look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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Used Theater Lights for Sale
by Diane Wolgamuth 11 May '26

11 May '26

Mayfield Village has posted 35 Ellipsoidal and Fresnel spotlights and zooms for auction on https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/98/7613 with a reserve of $500. Auction includes 100-channel Palette Console and all dimmers, cables, hangers, connectors, etc. Purchased in 2007 and lightly used. Operational status currently unknown. See GovDeals site for photos and more details. Diane Wolgamuth, Director of Administration Mayfield Village 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Direct: 440-471-1048 dwolgamuth(a)mayfieldvillage.com<mailto:dwolgamuth@mayfieldvillage.com>

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HOUDE SCHOOL OF ACTING ANNUAL SUMMER SALE IS THIS WEEK!
by Houde School Of Acting 11 May '26

11 May '26

*Houde School of Acting SUMMER SALE STARTS IN 4 DAYS* May 14 (12PM ET) – May 17 (11:59PM ET) This is the sale actors wait for all year. Each sale = ONLY 10 spots. Once a sale number is gone… it’s gone. -Choose your SALE # and select it at checkout. ONLINE PACKAGES Lead Role Package (4 classes/week) SALE #1 — 12 mo $2,150 (Save $730) SALE #2 — 6 mo $1,200 (Save $240) SALE #3 — 3 mo $650 (Save $70) Supporting Role Package (3 classes/week) SALE #4 — 12 mo $1,188 (Save $792) SALE #5 — 6 mo $693 (Save $297) SALE #6 — 3 mo $396 (Save $99) 1 Class / Week SALE #7 — 12 mo $1,200 (Save $480) SALE #8 — 6 mo $720 (Save $120) Small Group Meisner SALE #9 — 12 mo $1,750 (Save $530) SALE #10 — 6 mo $1,000 (Save $140) Pink Elephant (3 Meisner/week) SALE #11 — 12 mo $2,700 (Save $780) SALE #12 — 6 mo $1,400 (Save $340) SALE #13 — 3 mo $780 (Save $90) Baby Pink Elephant (2 Meisner/week) SALE #14 — 12 mo $2,020 (Save $500) SALE #15 — 6 mo $1,150 (Save $110) IN-PERSON (CLEVELAND) Double Meisner Plus (4 classes/week) SALE #16 — 12 mo $1,950 (Save $750) SALE #17 — 6 mo $1,050 (Save $300) SALE #18 — 3 mo $625 (Save $50) Meisner Immersive (2 classes/week) SALE #19 — 12 mo $1,920 (Save $480) SALE #20 — 6 mo $1,080 (Save $120) SALE #21 — 3 mo $560 (Save $40) 1 In-Person Class / Week SALE #22 — 12 mo $1,200 (Save $480) SALE #23 — 6 mo $720 (Save $120) How it works: 1. Pick your package 2. Choose your SALE # 3. Check out before it’s gone Sale lasts only 4 days. Limited spots. No restocks. Learn more: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/2026summersale

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Free Audit for New Students at Houde School of Acting
by Houde School Of Acting 11 May '26

11 May '26

Thinking about taking an acting class can feel weirdly* intimidating*. A lot of actors imagine: “What if I’m not good enough?” “What if everyone’s more advanced than me?” “What if I freeze?” “What if I don’t know what I’m doing?” *Here’s the truth:*Most people who walk into their first audit at the *Houde School of Acting* feel nervous. And then something unexpected happens. They realize: - nobody’s trying to “perform perfectly” - nobody’s competing - nobody’s pretending to have it all figured out They’re just working. Listening. Trying. Being affected. Learning how to actually be present. *That’s the work.* Whether you’re: • completely new to acting • coming back after years away • feeling stuck creatively • auditioning professionally • or just searching for more truth in your work… Auditing a class is the best way to experience what Meisner training actually feels like. Not the stereotype. Not the idea of it. The real thing. You’ll get to: - observe live class work - see how actors grow in real time - experience the atmosphere of the studio - ask questions - meet the community And yes… you can absolutely be nervous and still belong here. Because nobody starts fully confident. They start curious. *Come audit a FREE class with us. Online + In Person classes available. Free audit for new students. https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1 We'd love to meet you!

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Workshop Players Auditions: The Roommate by Jen Silverman
by Workshop Players 10 May '26

10 May '26

*The Roommate*by Jen Silverman, directed by Jonathan McCleery Auditions: June 1 and 2, at 7 pm at Workshop Players Theater 44820 Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH *Production dates: November 5-8 and 13-15* Rehearsals start in earnest October 28, but some character work may be done earlier at the convenience of the actors. Afternoon rehearsals are a distinct possibility if convenient for the actors. *Cast requires 2 women, aged 50’s to 70* The Roommate is a dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life– and what happens when the wheels fall off. Sharon is recently divorced and needs a roommateto share her Iowa home. Robyn needs a place hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. *Sharon *is sheltered, curious, awkward socially, uncertain about her future and what she wants her life to be. *Robyn *is from the Bronx, secretive, experienced in many ways, brash, and needing to escape from her bad choices. *Audtions will consist of readings from the script. Optionally you may also offer a 2-3 minute monologue of your choice.* Submit any questions to the director at strongheart11(a)yahoo.com -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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