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Get Your Co-star Tapes Reviewed by Top Atlanta Agent at Houde Summit 2026!
by Houde School Of Acting 13 Jun '26

13 Jun '26

Get Your Co-star Tapes Reviewed by Top Atlanta Agent at the Summit! Register by June 17 and get $60 off Houde Summit 2026 with code SUMMIT60 🎭 What happens when you put an acclaimed talent agent, an Emmy-winning casting director, a career actor known for unforgettable villains, and some of the industry's most respected coaches and working actors in one room? You get the Houde Summit 2026. This year, we're bringing together three professionals who offer actors a rare look at the industry from completely different angles: ⭐ Anna Singleton – Head Theatrical Agent at Houghton Talent in Atlanta. Anna spends every day evaluating talent, building careers, and helping actors navigate the ever-changing business side of the industry. Her insight into what helps actors stand out is invaluable. ⭐ John Frank Levey – Four-time Emmy Award-winning Casting Director whose credits include ER, The West Wing, Shameless, and Animal Kingdom. Over the course of his career, John has watched thousands of auditions and helped launch countless careers. Few people understand what makes an actor memorable better than he does. ⭐ Rodney Rowland – Working actor with more than 30 years in the industry who has built a remarkable career playing complex, dangerous, and unforgettable characters. Because not everyone is meant to play the hero—and that's a good thing. Some of the most memorable characters on screen are the villains, antiheroes, and outsiders. Rodney's career is proof that success comes from embracing what makes you unique. And that's just the beginning. You'll also learn from: 🎬 Jessica Houde-Morris – Second-generation Meisner teacher and founder of the Houde School of Acting. 🎬 Kurt Yue (Will Trent, Cobra Kai, DTF St. Louis) – Working actor and creator dedicated to helping actors navigate today's industry. 🎬 Alex Collins (Stargirl, Lovecraft Country, Cobra Kai) – Actor, coach, and co-founder of Beyond Acting. 🎬 Tony Robinette (This Is Us, NCIS, Fallout, Dahmer) – Actor and improv specialist who brings decades of professional experience and a refreshing perspective on the craft. 🎭 Houde Summit 2026 📍 Cleveland, Ohio 📅 August 20–23, 2026 Four days of training, industry insight, networking, growth, and a whole lot of fun. Use code SUMMIT60 for $60 Off at checkout. (valid until 6/17) Register here: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/houde-summit-2026 Who's joining us?

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Today & Monday: Auditions for The Amish Project at WRP
by August Scarpelli 13 Jun '26

13 Jun '26

THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR… The Amish Project By Jessica Dickey Directed by Molly Cornwell The Amish Project kicks off our By The People Contemporary American Play Festival September 11-13! The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake. Saturday June 13th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Monday the June 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday June 13th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. & Monday the June 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. At the Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286 Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin later in July and typically run Sunday through Thursday, 7-10pm based on cast availability. Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process; additional conflicts not noted on your audition form will not be accepted. Performances: September 11, 12 & 13th (Friday through Sunday). At this time, we are unable to cast actors who have conflicts with scheduled performances or tech week, September 6-10. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. No equity contracts are available at this time. All positions are volunteer. None of these parts are precast. All levels of actors welcome! Roles Available: ***We encourage actors of all experiences, ethnicities and ages to audition. [Originally written as a one-woman show performed by the playwright, Western Reserve Playhouse’s production will be performed by a cast of THREE actors. one actress to play two Amish girls, one to play three non-Amish “English” females, and one actor to play two non-Amish English males. (two non-Amish female roles - to be performed by one actress Two Amish girl roles , to be performed by one actress Two Non-Amish male roles to be performed by one actor) [THE AMISH PROJECT by Jessica Dickey is about forgiveness. As described by the publisher Samuel French, Inc., “it is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake.” The shooting took place in 2006 at West Nickel Mines Amish School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Five girls were murdered and the killer, a non-Amish male, took his own life. This play made its debut at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2008. There are seven major characters in The Amish Project, each one giving a unique perspective. Characters: Two Amish girls: Velda – 6 year old Amish girl, sister of Anna; victim of the shooting; energetic, charming, precocious. Anna – 14 year old Amish girl, sister of Velda; victim of the shooting; sensitive, intuitive, observant. Three Non-Amish “English” women: Carol – 31 year old wife/widow of shooter; mother of two young boys; confused, angry, conflicted, pained. America – 16-year old Pregnant Hispanic girl; works in local grocery store. Feisty, brave, smart, empathetic. Sherry Local – 53, resident of Nickel Mines. Biased, Opinionated, unkind. Two Non-Amish “English” men: Eddie – 33 year old gunman. Emotionally unstable, conflicted, obsessed with intrigue of Amish girls. Bill North – 50’s; Scholar and professor on Amish culture, as well as friend and spokesman to several Amish families affected by the shooting. What to prepare: A 1-2minute speech thematically relevant to the play is OPTIONAL. The Audition will consist mostly of reading from the script. Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process; additional conflicts not noted on your audition form will not be accepted. VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to cornwellmolly49(a)gmail.com & august(a)thewrp.org by [second audition date] at 10:30PM. The play is available to be read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FJRBf9SPXRo5SSJjz0l8fFrPSTjVLnn/view?usp=… How to sign up: Please sign up for a 10 minute audition slot below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52-64300409-auditions If you have any questions about the audition process please do not hesitate to contact the artistic director, august(a)thewrp.org The Amish Project was originally presented in the New York International Fringe Festival in association with Nora Productions, and further developed and produced by Cherry Lane Theater, Angelina Fiordellisi, Artistic Director. World premiere produced by Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in association with Nora Productions. August Scarpelli Artistic Director Western Reserve Playhouse august(a)thewrp.org (440)654-3624 -- 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. 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"Long After Crystal Night" continues this weekend at CVLT!
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 12 Jun '26

12 Jun '26

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Celebrating Our 96th Season of Live Performance CONTINUING THIS WEEKEND & NEXT! "Long After Crystal Night" By John Herman Shaner Don't miss the production that theatergoers are raving about! *Long After Crystal Night* continues its powerful, emotionally-charged run on our Main Stage for *two final weekends*. Set in a Beverly Hills Jewish household in 1984, this compelling drama plunges a family into an emotionally charged weekend when their patriarch attends a community meeting in which members of The Jewish Defense League are requesting an opportunity to speak at their B’nai Brith lodge, where they plan to encourage its members to stage a protest at a Nazi rally that is about to occur in their area. With both humor and emotion, LONG AFTER CRYSTAL NIGHT challenges its characters to question the depth of their convictions and their personal courage in the face of difficult truths. This thought-provoking play is a timely and timeless exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring human spirit. *The Cast* Joyce Goldstein — Mara Miller Spinuzza Jerry Gardner — Harrison Rosenberger Keith Goldstein — Shane Johnson Seymour Goldstein — Jeff Lockshine Uncle Morris — Michael Pitt Joe — Eli Ravenson Doug — Steve Mullett Susana — Carsyn Avegno Herbert Cohen — Barry Moses T.V. Announcer — Steve Savanyu *Production Team* Director — Carol Jaffee Pribble Assistant to the Director — Abigail Stopka Producer — Cindee Catalano-Edelman Producer — Nancy Rogoff Stage Manager — Dylan Todd Brown Costumer — Diane Sofer Props — Julia Wolff Light Designer — Marcus Dana Set Designer/Scenic Artist — Thomas Wickboldt Tech Director — Steve Savanyu Sound Designer — Brandon Larson Light Operator — Bob Wachsberger UPCOMING PERFORMANCES *Friday & Saturday Evenings* 7:30 PM *Sunday Matinees* 2:00 PM (Final Shows: June 14 & June 21) *Location* Main Stage — 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH RESERVE YOUR TICKETS <https://cvlt.org/show-item/after-crystal-night/> *Please Note: This production explores mature themes and contains strong language, balancing deep reflections with comedic storytelling.* *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre* Box Office: (440) 247-8955 | Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets available at the door starting 2 hours before curtain. Arrive early for parking! Secure your seats online at www.cvlt.org CVLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council.

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Registration Closes Soon – Don't Miss the Theater Workshop Summit at Hudson Players!
by Michelle Dolciato 12 Jun '26

12 Jun '26

This is it. Registration for the Theater Workshop Summit, sponsored by Arts Now, closes in a couple of days, and we don't want you to miss one of the most exciting weekends of theater learning and connection in our community. Next weekend, Hudson Players will welcome theater artists from across the region for a weekend packed with creativity, inspiration, and practical skills you can take back to your own productions. Explore workshops in performance, technical theater, and administration led by experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing what they know. Learn new techniques. Meet fellow theater makers. Step outside your comfort zone. Discover ideas that could transform your next audition, rehearsal process, production, or season. And have a lot of fun doing it. Several workshops have limited capacity, and when registration closes, that's it. Join us next weekend for a celebration of community theater, creativity, and the joy of learning together. Register now before it's too late!: Workshop Information

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NOISES OFF Opens THIS Weekend - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 12 Jun '26

12 Jun '26

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn June 12 - 27 Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 7:00pm 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! RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 2 Hour 30 Min Tickets: $30 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<https://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/noises-off-tickets> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<https://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/noises-off-cast> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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Horror Hotel Film Festival
by Troubadour Films 11 Jun '26

11 Jun '26

Come support one of Northeast Ohio’s most unique events — the Horror Hotel Film Festival! If you love horror films, indie cinema, spooky vibes, and a great local creative community, this is the place to be. Join us for a weekend of screenings, competitions, special guests, vendors, and more at the 15th Annual International Horror Hotel Film Festival, June 18–21, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport in Middleburg Heights. Bring your friends, filmmakers, and fellow horror fans for four days of films, fun, and frights right here in the Cleveland area. It’s a great chance to celebrate local creativity, discover new indie horror, and experience one of the region’s coolest film festivals. Purchase tickets at horrorhotelfilmfest.square.site

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Musical Theatre Pop Up Class: June 17, 2026
by Ruth Rachel Przybojewski 11 Jun '26

11 Jun '26

Looking for an opportunity to work on some technique and learn a short combination? Join Heartfelt Movement on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 6:30PM-8:00PM at Disciples Christian Church in Cleveland Heights. All levels welcome! *Registration Link * https://buy.stripe.com/aFabJ07eI6dwa3WbVPaVa0X Can't join us next week? Check out our other pop up classes this summer! https://www.heartfeltmovement.org/#summer1

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CPT & TEATRO PÚBLICO DE CLEVELAND ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR “JARDÍN SALVAJE”
by CPT Auditions 11 Jun '26

11 Jun '26

Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público De Cleveland Announce Auditions for “Jardín Salvaje” By Karen Zacarías Translated into Spanish by Gustavo Ott Directed by Juliana Frey-Méndez AUDITIONS… Thursday, 6/25 — 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, 6/27 — 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday, 6/29 — Callbacks from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in individual 10-minute slots. LOOKING TO CAST THE FOLLOWING ROLES… CHARACTERS: NOTE: The show will be performed in Spanish. Actors who are interested in speaking roles will need to have Spanish language proficiency. Actors cast in the ensemble roles will need to be familiar with, but not necessarily be fluent in, Spanish. Tania Del Valle– female, early thirties, intelligent, friendly, positive, passionate, brimming with energy, doctoral student, 8 months pregnant and a gardener. Comenzando los treinta. Inteligente, simpática, positiva, apasionada, en forma, con mucha energía, candidata a doctorado. Embarazada y jardinera. Pablo Del Valle– male, early thirties, intelligent, likable, ambitious. Junior lawyer hoping to make senior partner. Comenzando los treinta. Inteligente, simpático, ambicioso, inteligente. Joven abogado Virginia Butley– female, 60’s-mid 70’s, an engineer—intelligent, likable, assertive, direct, and sensible. Entre sesenta y mediados de los setenta. Ingeniera, inteligente, simpática, asertiva, directa y sensata. Frank Butley– male, 60’s-mid 70’s. Retired Federal employee. Gardener. Intelligent, likable, excitable, affectionate, and thoughtful. Entre sesenta y mediados de los setenta. Empleado federal jubilado. Jardinero. Inteligente, simpático, excitable, cariñoso y detallista. Ensemble (2-4 actors/actores) Additional actors to play the silent roles of landscapers, the surveyor, building examiner, additional neighbors etc., creating theatrical vignettes between scenes. They are the witnesses and the transformers of the play and of situations, helping bring the world of the story to life. Los extras desempeñan papeles silenciosos del TOPÓGRAFO, PAISAJISTAS, e INSPECTOR. Hay breves viñetas teatrales entre escenas que pueden ayudar a transformar el jardín. Estos actores exudar personalidades únicas mientras trabajan. Son los testigos, y los transformadores, tanto de la obra como de las situaciones. ABOUT THE PLAY… Tania, a pregnant doctoral student who loves natural landscapes, and her husband Pablo, a high-powered junior lawyer, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious and heart-warming results invite us to think about the nature of border wars, the cost of assimilation, and what it means to be a good neighbor. Tania, una estudiante de doctorado embarazada y apasionada de los paisajes naturales, y su esposo Pablo, un ambicioso abogado en ascenso, parecen haber alcanzado el sueño americano al comprar una casa junto a Virginia y Frank, una respetada pareja que son los pilares de la comunidad. Sin embargo, un desacuerdo en torno a los límites de una cerca que ha delimitado ambas propiedades durante años pronto desencadena un conflicto cada vez más intenso, en el que afloran cuestiones de gusto, clase social, privilegio y sentido de pertenencia. Esta guerra entre vecinos resulta en situaciones tan divertidas como conmovedoras, invitándonos a reflexionar sobre las causas de las disputas fronterizas, el precio de la aculturación, y lo que realmente significa ser un buen vecino en la sociedad contemporánea. ABOUT THE PROCESS… Rehearsals are 5-6 times a week, with evening weekday rehearsals and some daytime weekend rehearsals. Rehearsals will take place in Spanish and English. This production will adhere to the CLEan House Standards. This is a paid opportunity. Important Dates… * First rehearsal: on or around Feb 15, 2027 * Technical rehearsals: March 25, 26, 27, 2027 * Previews: April 1 & 2, 2027 * Opening Night: April 3, 2027 * Closing Performance: April 17, 2027 GENERAL CONTENT DISCLOSURES ABOUT THE PLAY… * Verbal arguing (exchanging insults and name calling), swearing, allusions to drinking, references to sexism * References to racist ideas, implied racism * Allusions to internalized homophobia * Elitist and classist behavior * Disparaging references to drug trafficking and illegal immigration * References to border walls and adverse possession of land (border disputes) * Land dispossession * Threats of physical violence and violence against plants * Intergenerational hostility For the Audition… * Actors are encouraged to prepare the two sides available for the characters they are interested in auditioning for. * Sides will be provided at the time of audition sign up and will be available for actors on the night of the auditions. * For Actors auditioning for named roles: A reader will be provided for you during your 10-minute slot. You may be on book (no need to be memorized). * For Actors auditioning for the ensemble: Please prepare the action listed on the side. You can choose to bring in props if you would like, but it is not necessary. * Please familiarize yourself with the attached version of the script (either in English or Spanish) * Please send a headshot and resume, if you have one. Callbacks (Monday June 29th from 6pm to 9 pm) * Callback will be held in groups in 60-minute slots and will include movement along with reading sides. * Please plan to attend all 60 minutes of your scheduled time. * During the Callbacks, actors should prepare to read two GROUP SIDEs that will be shared (in addition to previous sides) * More information forthcoming! TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION… To schedule an audition appointment, please email auditions(a)cptonline.org<mailto:auditions@cptonline.org>. Please include [ Jardín Salvaje Auditions] in your subject line. Be sure to include: your name, email address, phone number, role you’re auditioning for & preferred audition date. Send a copy of your headshot and resume as an attachment to the email. No phone calls or walk-ins please. ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Karen Zacarías award-winning plays include the sold-out/extended comedy THE BOOK CLUB PLAY, the sold-out world premiere drama JUST LIKE US (adapted from the book by Helen Thorpe) at Denver Theater Center, the Steinberg –citation award play LEGACY OF LIGHT , the Francesca Primus Award winning play MARIELA IN THE DESERT, the Helen Hayes Award winning play THE SINS OF SOR JUANA , the adaptation of Julia Alvarez’s HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS. Karen also has a piece in the Arena Stage premiere of OUR WAR. Her TYA musicals with composer Debbie Wicks la Puma include JANE OF THE JUNGLE, EINSTEIN IS A DUMMY, LOOKING FOR ROBERTO CLEMENTE, CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS, FERDINAND THE BULL, and FRIDA LIBRE. Her musical CHASING GEORGE WASHINGTON premiered at The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and went on a National Tour. Her script was then adapted into a book by Scholastic with a foreword by First Lady Michelle Obama. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Juliana Frey-Méndez (she/her/ella) is a proud Iowa-born Cuban American director dedicated to resurrecting forgotten histories that ignite the imagination. With a degree in Theatre for Social Change (Cornell University), she completed her M.F.A. in Theatre Directing (University of California: San Diego) and went on to experiment with hybrid performance as an Artist in Residence (Duke University). As a freelance director, she has collaborated with first-time and veteran playwrights on new work in bars, historic homes, universities, naval training camps, and at theaters around the country. Selected credits include Far From Canterbury (Winner of Best Musical: FringeNYC); La Hija del Pirata (The Flagship Brewery); Calafia at Liberty (La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival); digital live production of Letters from Cuba (UCSD); and Fefu and Her Friends (Riverside Theatre). A proud member of The Fornés Institute (www.fornesinstitute.com<http://www.fornesinstitute.com/>), the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society, and an active participant in The Latinx Theatre Commons. She is an Assistant Professor of Theater at Oberlin College & Conservatory. She is thrilled to be working on another Teatro Publico show at CPT after previously directing Nathalie Bermudez’s The Exit Door Test Flight in 2026. She is an inaugural awardee of the Joan Yellen Horvitz Fellowship. www.julianafreymendez.com<http://www.julianafreymendez.com/>.

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Box Office Work, part time, paid
by Tess Burgler 11 Jun '26

11 Jun '26

Ohio Shakespeare is looking to hire up to two box office employees for our outdoor summer season in Akron. Dates are Thursdays - Sundays, 5:45pm - 8:15pm. July 9th - 26th & August 6th - 23rd $15/hour Basic customer service, working to support the Front of House manager, checking folks in, selling tickets, and the like. Interested folk should email johnpeters(a)ohioshakespeare.com with relevant resume

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Auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)
by Alison Arko 11 Jun '26

11 Jun '26

Silhouette Productions announces the AUDITIONS for Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) This beloved adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the magical version audiences know and love from the iconic 1997 Brandy and Whitney Houston television movie. Featuring unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” “The Sweetest Sounds,” and “There’s Music in You,” this enchanting fairytale celebrates love, kindness, transformation, and the magic of believing in the impossible. DIRECTOR Alison Arko, MUSIC DIRECTOR Jacob B. Johnson, CHOREOGRAPHER Tara Mirabile, and PRODUCER Charlotte Mirabile AUDITION DATES Monday, July 13th from 6 to 8:30 Tuesday, July 14th from 6 to 8:30 Location: Shore Cultural Center, 291 E 222nd St, Euclid, Ohio Orchestra Room Walk-ins will be accepted but audition appointments are strongly encouraged. Cinderella Audition Sign Up <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AACAF2AA6F94-64482236-auditions> CALLBACKS Thursday, July 16th from 6 to 8:30 Shore Cultural Center, 291 E 222nd St, Euclid, Ohio Room 241 PERFORMANCE DATES Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 16th-25th. AUDITION PREPARATION Please Bring: - Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please do not sing from the show itself. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided - List of rehearsal conflicts - Headshot and resume, if available ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE. In this production, the race and ethnicity of the characters are not central to the story. We strongly encourage performers of all backgrounds, identities, body types, and experience levels to audition. We are committed to inclusive and thoughtful casting that reflects the richness and diversity of our community. If you cannot physically attend our audition dates, video submissions will be accepted. Please email submissions to Alison Arko at alison.arko(a)gmail.com. Submissions are due no later than July 11th. Late submissions will not be considered by the production team. Please contact Alison Arko at alison.arko(a)gmail.com with any questions.

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