June 2026 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Auditions for Bram Stoker's DRACULA
by jenna messina 06 Jun '26

06 Jun '26

The Brecksville Theatre announces auditions for "Dracula"! DRACULA Based on the novel by Bram Stoker Director: Anthony Salatino *WHO*: AGES 21 and up *WHEN*: Sunday, July 19th, 7pm – 9pm Monday, July 20th, 7pm – 9pm Callbacks: Wednesday, July 22nd, 7pm – 9:30pm *WHERE*: The Brecksville Theatre 49 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio *WHAT TO PREPARE*: Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue (classical or gothic tone preferred, but not required). Accents (British, Eastern European) are a plus but not required. Upon arrival, auditioning actors will fill out an audition form and then actors will be called on the stage (group audition style). There will be slight movement involved as we will be playing some theater games as an ice breaker. Please bring a copy of your resume, headshot, and a list of conflicts you may have during the rehearsal process. NO conflicts for tech week , everyone is required to attend each day. **Content Awareness *** This production includes dark themes, staged violence, and horror elements. *SHOW DATES*: Sept 25-27, Oct 1-3 & 8-10 *REHEARSAL SCHEDULE*: Rehearsals begin the week of August 2nd. Rehearsals will be typically be Sunday thru Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.* *Subject to change depending on cast availability. *MANDATORY TECH/DRESS SCHEDULE:* Tentatively the schedule is as follows: Tech Monday 9/21 – Thursday Preview 9/24 (6:30p – 10p) and ready to open on Friday 9/25. *INCLUSIVE CASTING*: The creative team is committed to casting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. All ethnicities, body types, and abilities will be considered for every role. *AVAILABLE ROLES*: Dracula: Male-presenting, 30–55. Commanding, charismatic, and dangerous. Must balance elegance with underlying menace. Strong stage presence required Johnathan Harker: Male-presenting, 20–35. A solicitor drawn into Dracula’s web. Intelligent, earnest, increasingly desperate. Lucy Westenra: Female-presenting, 18–30. Charming and lively, with a vulnerability that becomes central to the story. Professor Van Helsing: Male-presenting, 40–65. Eccentric, brilliant vampire hunter. Intellectual authority mixed with urgency and intensity. Renfield: Male-presenting, 25–50. A disturbed asylum patient. Requires strong physicality and ability to portray instability and obsession. Dr. Seward: Male-presenting, 30–50. A rational doctor struggling to understand the supernatural. Grounded and thoughtful Featured Ensemble: Orderly and Maid. 18+ Versatile performers comfortable with multiple roles, movement, and atmosphere-building. These roles will also serve as part of the crew for scene changes. Questions? Contact: shpngguy736(a)yahoo.com Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508084BABAF2AA4F85-64086752-dracul… *Note: Auditions are IN PERSON. **Video submissions will be accepted for extenuating circumstances only. Send to shpngguy736(a)yahoo.com <shpngguy736(a)yahoo.com>.*

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AUDITIONS - The musical "A Christmas Carol"
by jenna messina 06 Jun '26

06 Jun '26

The Brecksville Theatre announces auditions for the beloved musical "A Christmas Carol" Music by: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens Book by: Lynn Ahrens & Mike Ockrent *When*: Wednesday, June 17th *Time*: 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. *Where*: The Brecksville Theatre 49 Public Square Brecksville, Ohio 44141 *Performance Dates*: December 4th - 20th Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Director: Jacqi Loewy Choreographer: Jennifer Justice Musical Director: Julie Brown Please prepare the following: - 32 bars of a song showing your range, bring sheet music (accompanist will be provided). - Bring a headshot (optional, we will also be taking photos) and theatre resume/CV - Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have between July 1st and December 3rd. - Please arrive ten minutes early to fill out the audition form. *Casting Requirements*: Looking for a diverse cast; all races, genders, and ethnicities will be considered for most parts. *Note for Families with young children: We will audition/cast parents WITH children for supporting roles & chorus, no prep needed. Please sign up for one slot.* *Rehearsals*: Regular rehearsals will begin on select days in mid-July and will be based on actor availability. *Show Synopsis*: Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy yet cold-hearted miser, cares little for anything beyond his own fortune, dismissing Christmas and all its goodwill with a bitter “Bah! Humbug!” In this dazzling Broadway adaptation, his rigid world is shaken on Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghostly spirits. Each one leads him on a powerful journey through his past, present, and future, revealing the consequences of his selfishness and the loneliness it has created. Through these haunting visions, Scrooge is forced to confront the life he has lived and the man he has become. With their guidance, his hardened heart begins to soften, and he realizes the true value of kindness, compassion, and human connection. Awakening on Christmas morning with a renewed spirit, Scrooge joyfully embraces the holiday, determined to make amends and share love and generosity with those around him. Questions? Contact: jacqiloewy(a)aol.com Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508084BABAF2AA4F85-64262225-achris…

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Re: [NEohioPAL] Screenwriting workshop
by jim bandsuh 06 Jun '26

06 Jun '26

Hi everyone Our next meetings will be on Thursday, June 18, Thursday July 16 and Thursday August 20. We are now meeting at the Main Library 15425 Detroit Ave Lakewood, Ohio 5:30 - 8:30pm We’ve had many productive and fun meetings so far. At the next meeting we’ll be discussing writing loglines for your script. So write up some fun loglines and we’ll read and discuss them. And we’ll also be doing table reads of any short stories or scenes from any original scripts you’d like to share. This is a group for all levels of screenwriters in Cleveland. Come meet other people with a passion for film and writing, share scripts, receive feedback and analyze professional scripts as they relate to the finished film. The goal of this group is to provide an ongoing forum for members to improve their skills, collaborate, and build relationships. It will also explore ways to get finished scripts out to the film industry. We look forward to seeing you there! —Jim

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The Superhero Project at the Orange Branch Library
by Chad Lowther 06 Jun '26

06 Jun '26

The Superhero Project exhibit at the CCPL Orange Branch Through July 31, 2026 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 (216) 831-4282 Check out the Superhero Project exhibit, now on display at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Orange Branch through July 31, 2026. About the Superhero Projec<https://www.superheroprojectkids.org/>t: “Using the power of art as a tool for healing, we empower youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, and complex mental health, developmental or medical needs. We interview kids and teens about who they are beyond their diagnosis and how they want to make a positive difference in the world - their superhero mission.” The Orange Branch will provide both viewing hours and programming for the exhibit. Power of The Superhero Project<https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16282782> Discover how a global League of Extraordinary Artists is harnessing the power of the arts as a tool for healing and empowering youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, and complex needs. Tues, June 23 / 6:30 Representational Justice & A New Pantheon of Heroes<https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16282816> Discover the critical need for young people to see themselves reflected in art and culture. Thurs, June 25 / 6:30 Superhero Project Viewing Hours<https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16271518> Join us for a tour of the Superhero Project display, hosted by the project founder Lisa Kollins. These are drop-in hours, and registration is not required. Thurs, June 18 / 2 PM – 5 PM Wed, June 24 / 10 AM – 1 PM Tues, July 28 / 4 PM – 7 PM Check out this Cleveland.com article about the Superhero Project Exhibit! https://www.cleveland.com/brunswicksun/2026/06/how-a-northeast-ohio-nonprof… Chad Lowther Branch Manager Cuyahoga County Public Library Orange Branch 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 p 216-831-4282

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Stow Players Auditions for 2026-2027 Season
by Stow Players 06 Jun '26

06 Jun '26

Stow Players is pleased to announce that audition information for our 2026-2027 season is now available. This season offers a wide range of opportunities for performers of all ages and experience levels, including children's theatre, youth productions, classic comedy, mystery, and contemporary comedy. *All auditions will be held at:* The Heritage Barn Silver Springs Park 5238 Young Road Stow, OH 44224 *2026-2027 Season* *Winnie the Pooh* Featuring actors ages 6-10, adapted from A.A. Milne's book, by Greg Cummings Performance Dates: November 20-22, 2026 *Santa Claus Might Not Be Coming to Town / Suzie Scrooge* A holiday evening of two one-act plays by Don Zolidis Featuring actors ages 8-17 Performance Dates: December 4-20, 2026 *Private Lives* By Noel Coward Performance Dates: January 15-24, 2027 *An Old Fashioned Family Murder* By Joe DiPietro Performance Dates: February 5-21, 2027 *Doublewide, Texas* By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Performance Dates: March 5-21, 2027 Whether you are a seasoned performer or new to community theatre, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available this season. Audition dates, character breakdowns, production information, and audition sign-ups can all be found on our website: www.stowplayers.net <https://www.stowplayers.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com> Please feel free to share this information with fellow actors, students, and anyone interested in becoming involved with local theatre. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new talent to the Stow Players stage this season. Best regards, *Stow Players*

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3-4 White and Black Extras Needed as WW2 Soldiers for Film
by Lana David 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

3-4 Extras Needed for WW2 Film: Race: black and whiteGender: maleAge: 18-20'sFilming in Willard, OH Timeline: late July-AugustCompensation: unpaidCostume and training will be provided Non-UnionNo facial/head/neck/hand tattoosHair needs to be short on sides longer on top (white extras) and uniform, close-cropped buzz cut or a very short fade (Black extras)If interested, please send headshot and resume to newtryagain(a)yahoo.com If you don't have a headshot, then just send some kind of photo and a written indication that you want to be involved and why you'd be a good fit.

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AUDITIONS - FALSETTOS - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

BLANK CANVAS THEATRE Auditions for FALSETTOS Book by William Finn and James Lapine Music & Lyrics by William Finn Directed by Joanna May Cullinan Music Direction by Rachel Woods If Interested: Email Patrick(a)blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com> (include "FALSETTOS" in your subject line) to sign up for an audition time. If you do not tell us your audition time we will assign you the best available slot. *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 Monday June 22. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. Audition Date: Monday June 22 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm What to prepare: Please prepare two contrasting cuts in the style of the show (contemporary musical theatre), not to exceed three minutes total. A comedic uptempo and dramatic ballad is preferred if possible. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Performance Dates: September 4 - 19 Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm. Rehearsals: Begin August 3 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 Tony Award-winning Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Marvin has left his wife, Trina, for his male lover; Trina has married Marvin’s therapist; and their son, Jason, is grappling with his parents’ divorce and his looming bar mitzvah. Everyone’s world has been upended and now they must explore what their new lives may hold. Featuring a sung-through score and set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic, Falsettos is a humorous and heartbreaking web of ex-spouses, co-parents, new lovers, and the lesbians next door. Character Breakdown We welcome and encourage all gender identities/expressions, body types, disabilities and races/cultural backgrounds to audition. *Please note the role of Marvin is pre-cast and will be played by Scott Esposito. All other roles are open. MARVIN: (Late 30s to late 40s. C3- Bb4) Jewish. Father to Jason, divorced from Trina, now in a steamy relationship with Whizzer. Desperately wants to keep a tight-night family. *This role is precast and will be played by Scott Esposito TRINA: (Female presenting, Age 30s-40s. B3-E5) Soprano with belt; Marvin’s ex-wife and mother to their son Jason. She has strong traditional Jewish values. Charmingly neurotic in her effort to understand the conflicting feelings she has in the aftermath of her divorce. She consults Mendel, her husband’s psychiatrist and eventually marries him. JASON: (Male presenting, age 11-13, voice unchanged G3-D5) Marvin and Trina’s son – bookish and awkward – Jason’s impending Bar Mitzvah, his parents’ divorce and Whizzer’s arrival into his life leave him confused, angry and trying to sort it all out. WHIZZER: (Male presenting, age late 20s-30s, E3-C5) Athletic, charming, and confident. He’s diagnosed with AIDS in the earliest months of the epidemic. Has a tempestuous relationship with Marvin, but ultimately loves him and forms a special friendship with his son, Jason. MENDEL: (Male presenting, age 30s-40s, C3-B4) Marvin’s psychiatrist who marries Trina and enters into the tumultuous world of her life with her son while struggling with his own feelings. While Jewish, his values are less traditional and more modern. DR CHARLOTTE: (Female presenting, age 30s-40s. F3-F5) One of the ‘lesbians from next door’ – Charlotte is a dedicated doctor alarmed by the mysterious illness that is killing her gay male patients. Tough, but extremely nurturing and very much in love with her partner, Cordelia. CORDELIA: (Female presenting, age 30s-40s. A3-A5) The other ‘lesbian from next door’ – Cordelia is Dr. Charlotte’s partner – she runs her own kosher catering business despite being a self-proclaimed “shiksa”, is very keen on making a nice home – but also wants to be useful and valued for her contribution to the world. 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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NOISES OFF Opens Next Week - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 05 Jun '26

05 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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AUDITIONS YELLOW WALLPAPER FRENCH CREEK THEATRE
by Erin Moran 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

French creek theatre announces AUDITIONS FOR YELLOW WALLPAPER Adaptation by Kathryn Funkhouser >From “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Directed by Paige Conway *For audition sign ups and more information click here <https://grasshoppersignup.com/respond/a90220cd-c2fa-46dc-b2d0-0673fb08f310>* *AUDITIONS* Wednesday, June 24, 6pm – 9pm Sunday, June 28, 2pm – 5pm Callbacks for this production are TBD. Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in 10 minute increments. Prepared auditions will be individual. Director, Paige Conway, will be running the initial auditions. Artistic Director, Erin Moran, and Stage Manager, Hannah Watson, may be present in the room. *WHAT TO PREPARE* Please prepare a 60-90 second dramatic or dark-comedic monologue. You may be asked to perform it more than once in the room. You may be asked to do some light movement work in the audition (we will create it together, no need to prepare anything in advance). So please wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable moving in. Some actors may be asked to do a short cold reading from sides provided by the director at the audition. Headshot and Résumé *Click the link above to reserve an audition slot.*

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CLAGUE PLAYHOUSE AUDITIONS--AUDITION DATE ADDED FOR ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS
by Clague Playhouse 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

*AUDITION DATE ADDED!!**On the Farce Day of Christmas* *Directed by Rose Leininger**Show Dates:* November 12 – December 13, 2026 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 PM Sundays, at 2:00 PM *Auditions*: Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Playhouse *The Story:* To keep her religious mother from knowing she’s divorced, Wendy pays her ex to pose as her husband and go home for the holidays. Havoc ensues, old tensions rise, and everyone has a secret! Complete audition information is available HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RFEOIeO9JOFJqYD3GHGblWgt1jg2WLu0/edit?u…> . *We look forward to seeing you at auditions!* ------------------------------ Audition FormsYou can download, print, and complete your audition form to bring to auditions!Audition Form – Plays <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojaFRn8Fo5DI_3NptVCCIAMHRfP17WHJ/view?usp=…>Audition Form – Musicals <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wiN6ahpHRS16fgDVGJ8YeoH3CVtd-iD_/view?usp=…> - - - - - - - - - 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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