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Try the New 10-Class Flex Pass for Houde School of Acting
by Houde School Of Acting 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

Need more flexibility in your acting training? We've got you. *Introducing the brand-new 10-Class Flex Pass for Houde School of Acting* For $375, you'll receive 10 classes that you can use over the course of 3 months—giving you the freedom to train when your schedule allows. Mix and match from our eligible classes: - Online Meisner Technique - Script Analysis & Self-Tape Review - Improv - In-Person Meisner - On-Camera - In-Person Improv Whether you're juggling auditions, work, school, travel, or just have an unpredictable schedule, the Flex Pass lets you keep growing without committing to the same class every week. **Simply reserve your spot at least 24 hours in advance, and you're ready to jump in! Ready to train your way? Visit our website to learn more and grab your Flex Pass today! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/flex-pass Are you new and curious about classes with Houde School of Acting? Join us for a FREE class audit! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1

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TOMORROW and SATURDAY BorderLight Fringe 2026 Festival presents: BLESSED UNREST
by nicole coury 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

BorderLight Fringe 2026 Festival presents: *BLESSED UNREST: A Fantasia on Martha Graham… with a side of vodka* As created & told by Anne J. McEvoy, featuring actor/dancer, Emily Kuntz Thurs., July 9th, 5:30pm & Sat., July 11t:h: 1:30pm and 6:45pm (ASL interpreted) 5th floor, Middough Bldg. 1901 E. 13th Cleveland, Allen Rehearsal Hall, rm. 505 This once-revered pioneer of modern dance stands alone in her abandoned studio, confronting the agonizing stillness where movement once thrived. Confronted with unexpected realities, Martha Graham grapples with the triple threat of age, illness, and liquor…all of which are eroding her trail-blazing career and legacy. Over many ounces of Smirnoff and a chaser or two of Nietzsche, she questions her worth beyond the spotlight. This brief, cautionary tale – with generous amounts of humor and fiction – asks audiences to consider the frail, fickle lines between our dreams, passions and reality. CONTENT ADVISORY: Alcohol Use, strong language, suicide/self-harm mentioned 40 minutes RECOMMENDED 18+ Tickets at: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2026-show/blessed-unrest-a-fantasia-on-marth… Check out https://www.borderlightcle.org/ for additional festival information and to plan your BorderLight experience.

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Experience an Intimate Evening of Theatre with Wings – July 12
by Millennial Theatre Project 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

The Akron Civic Theatre’s Performing Arts Makerspace, in partnership with Wild Thread Productions, invites you to the inaugural installment of *The First Stitch Play Readings*. Our first reading features *Wings*, a moving and imaginative play that explores resilience, identity, and the remarkable journey of healing after a life-changing event. Presented as a staged reading, this is a unique opportunity to experience the power of the script and performances in an intimate setting where the storytelling takes center stage. Whether you’re a longtime theatre enthusiast or simply looking for a different kind of night out, we’d love to welcome you. *The First Stitch Play Readings: Wings* 📅 Saturday, July 12 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Wild Oscar’s at Lock 4, Akron Civic Theatre 🎟️ Tickets: $10 *Reserve your seats here:* https://www.jotform.com/261745172087158 Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your tickets in advance. We hope you’ll join us for the beginning of this exciting new series celebrating great stories, talented artists, and the creative process. We look forward to seeing you there!

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"Anastasia" auditions July 12 / 13 in Chagrin Falls
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls OH - CVLT.org/auditions <https://CVLT.org/auditions> Auditions for /Anastasia, The Musical/ * *Director:* Esma Eddeb * *Choreographer:* Jen Justice * *Producers:* Tom Jones & Nancy Rogoff Audition Dates & Details *Dates & Times:* * Sunday, July 12th | 5:00pm – 8:00pm * Tuesday, July 14th | 7:00pm – 10:00pm *Location:* River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 /(The red building west of CVLT’s parking lot)/ /*https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-64560037-auditions*/ Callbacks *Date & Time:* Wednesday, July 15th | 7:00pm – 10:00pm *Location:* River Street Playhouse Dance Studio, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Video Submissions If you cannot physically attend the audition dates, video submissions will be accepted. Please email submissions to Tom Jones at tjones(a)cvlt.org. * *Deadline:* Submissions are due no later than *July 14th*. * /Late submissions will not be considered by the production team./ Audition Preparation Please bring the following to your audition: * *Resume:* Your theatrical resume (if you have one—not required!). * *Headshot:* A recent photo of yourself for the production team’s reference. * *Music:* Sheet music for a 32-bar cut in the style of the show, in your appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. o /Please do not sing music from the show itself./ o /No Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown, please./ * *Dance:* The dancing portion will be held during callbacks. If invited, please dress for movement. If you have tap shoes, please bring them (not required). Rehearsal Timeframe * *First Read-Through:* Monday, September 28th at 6:30pm (River Street Playhouse Dance Studio). * *Regular Rehearsals:* Sunday through Thursday evenings, 7:00pm – 10:00pm. * *Tech Week:* Sunday, November 8th – Thursday, November 12th. Performances *Run Dates:* Friday, November 13th through Sunday, December 13th, 2026 * *Fridays & Saturdays:* 7:30pm * *Sunday Matinees (11/22, 11/29, 12/6, & 12/13):* 2:00pm Synopsis From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as /Ragtime/ and /Once On This Island/, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Character Breakdown *Age Range:* All ages. Looking to cast all roles! /(Please note: Ages in the descriptions are suggestions; actors of different ages may be cast.)/ Principal Roles * *Anya / Anastasia (G3-F5):* A lost soul with great strength, pride, determination, and dignity. The missing daughter of Tsar Nicholas. * *Dmitry Sudayev (A2-A4):* The prince of St. Petersburg’s black market. An opportunist trying to make it on the streets of Russia by selling stolen objects from the Tsarist past. He creates the scheme to find an Anastasia impersonator to gain the reward. Tough, persuasive, and daring. * *Dowager Empress (F3-Bb4):* The formidable and imperious grandmother of Anastasia, whom she loves with all her heart. Bitter and hardened after years of enduring impersonators, she still secretly holds onto hope. * *Gleb Vaganov (A2-Gb4):* A career officer in the Bolshevik secret police and a son of the Russian revolution. A passionate defender of the new order whose attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. * *Lily Malevski-Malevitch (G3-C5):* The confidante and lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. Compassionate, respectful, and worldly when she is away from court. * *Vladimir Popov (A2-F4):* Dmitry’s right-hand man and a former minor functionary at the imperial court. Uses his past romantic relationship with Lily to arrange a meeting with the Dowager Empress. Featured Roles * *Anastasia “Anna”:* The 16-year-old version of Anastasia. * *Young Anastasia (C4-C5):* The 5-year-old version of Anastasia. A sweet and impressionable young princess. * *Tsar Nicholas II:* A loving, elegant father trying to keep the peace between his mother and the Tsarina. Protects and guides Anya. * *Tsarina Alexandra:* A stern, deeply devout, and brittle mother. Paranoid about the collapsing regime and protective of her son, the Tsarevich. * *Count Leopold:* One of the presumptive Romanov heirs; a snob and a bit of a fop. * *Count Ipolitov:* A dignified White Russian intellectual, grief-stricken about leaving his homeland. Ensemble The Ensemble has an incredible amount to do in this show, playing a vast array of featured characters including Townsfolk, Royal Servants, Bolshevik Officers/Soldiers, Parisians, Reporters, and Aristocrats. The following specific tracks will be cast directly from the ensemble: Groupings / Featured Roles “Anna” Anastasia / Paulina Young Anastasia / Alexei Romanov Tsar Nicholas II / Count Ipolitov / Count Gregory Tsarina Alexandra / Female Reporter / Countess Gregory Count Leopold / Gorlinsky / Drunkard 4 Olga Romanov / Odette in /Swan Lake/ Tatiana Romanov / Marfa / /Swan Lake/ Dancer Mariya Romanov / Dunya / /Swan Lake/ Dancer Prince Siegfried in /Swan Lake/ / Drunkard 1 / Sergei the Doorman Von Rothbart in /Swan Lake/ / Drunkard 2 SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-64560037-auditions If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the production team: * *Director Esma Eddeb:* eddeb.esma(a)gmail.com * *Producer Tom Jones:* tjones(a)cvlt.org * *Producer Nancy Rogoff:* nhrogoff(a)gmail.com *We hope you’ll join us and have a wonderful Journey to the Past!*

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Auditions for Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)
by Alison Arko 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '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 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 A Capella auditions and pre-recorded tracks are not permitted. - 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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Auditions for LEND ME A TENOR at Chagrin Valley Little Theater
by Neil Thackaberry 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

*Auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Tenor* Directed by Neil Thackaberry ------------------------------ *Audition Dates & Details* - *Dates & Times:* Saturday, July 18th & Sunday, July 19th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - *Callbacks:* Monday, July 20th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (No casting decisions will be made until after callbacks) - *Sign-Up:* "Lend Me A Tenor" Audition Signup <https://cvlt.org/auditions/> *Production Dates* - *Rehearsals Begin:* Tuesday, August 4th (Typically runs Sunday through Thursday) - *Performances:* September 25th – October 18th, 2026 - Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 PM - Sundays (September 27, October 4th & October 18th): 2:00 PM *Audition Requirements* - Auditions will use sides from the script only. No need to prepare a monologue. - Audition time slots are 10 minutes, during which one or two actors will read. - Actors may be asked to stay and read with someone else after their slot if time permits. ------------------------------ *Synopsis* Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as the star of the opera. Tito arrives late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps, he is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead – and in a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Merelli’s costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo. Max succeeds and lives up to his idol, but Merelli regains consciousness and gets into the identical costume, ready to perform. Now two opera singers are running around in the same costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. ------------------------------ *Character Breakdown* *Max* (Age Range: 20s to early 30s) The underdog hero. A strong, legit tenor voice is desirable but not a deal breaker. *Tito Merelli* (Age Range: 30s to 50s) A world-famous Italian superstar tenor. A strong, legit tenor voice is desirable but not a deal breaker. *Saunders* (Age Range: 50s to 60s) An authoritarian, high-strung, and fiercely pragmatic businessman on the verge of a nervous breakdown. *Maggie* (Age Range: 20s to early 30s) A sweet, bright, and slightly naive ingenue. *Maria* (Suggested Age Range: 30s to 50s) A fiercely proud, explosive, and deeply passionate wife. *Diana* (Suggested Age Range: 30s to 40s) An ambitious prima donna soprano. *Julia* (Suggested Age Range: 60s to 70s) The grand dame of Cleveland society. *The Bellhop* (Suggested Age Range: Any age) A cynical, hyperactive star-worshipper. ------------------------------ For full details on this and other upcoming productions, visit the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Auditions Page <https://cvlt.org/auditions/>.

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Last Call for Directors for Workshop Players' 2027-2028 season
by Workshop Players 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

Hello Potential Director for Workshop Players As an all volunteer theatre, we have been pleased and gratified to have had at least twice as many candidates as we have slots from the very first year we began choosing directors and seasons with this method. I’m pleased to say we have already had a number of inquiries, plus two complete applications. Our 2026-2027 season has already been advertised and with this letter we have begun planning for our 2027-2028 season. We all hope you may have an interest. It is our belief that directors need to have an investment in whatever is chosen to produce. Therefore, instead of choosing a season randomly, then searching for directors, we like to do it the opposite way. *We ask that you, as a potential director, submit no fewer than 4 and no more than 5 shows that you would like to direct. Include a description of each play (that could be copied from the licensing site), why you believe those particular pieces would be effective in our theater and, if you have not directed with us before, also include a theatrical resume. * *The deadline to apply is JULY 31, 2026. * *We are especially interested in CHRISTMAS PLAYS, and CHESTNUTS *(both *Arsenic and Old Lace *and *Harvey *sold particularly well). Our audiences like to be entertained and that is our focus. Please do not submit absurdist or highly controversial pieces. As a former one room schoolhouse, we do have some limitations to be kept in mind when applying. We have very limited backstage space, so cannot store a lot of scenery. Having very large casts with 20+ cast members would be difficult to accommodate. We also do no more than one musical a year and some seasons do not include a musical at all. If you are interested in submitting a musical, please also suggest straight plays to enhance your chances of being selected. Choosing a season is always exciting. Since the pandemic we have re-built a solid audience, plus many actors and technicians who call us their “home” theater. We look forward to hearing from you with some terrific choices. *Please submit applications to: * *Pat Price, Chair of the Play Reading Committee by July 31, 2026. * *pprice203(a)gmail.com* <pprice203(a)gmail.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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Background Talent Needed August 7th and 8th Akron, Ohio
by Todd Grove 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

Background talent is needed for an industrial video shoot in downtown Akron, Ohio on Friday August 7th and Saturday August 8th. Talent must provide their own wardrobe and transportation to set. Catering and makeup will be provided. Talent must be available for both days, however, they may not be needed for both until final production schedule is confirmed in late July. Shoot will be indoors. Rate is $200/ up to 8 hour day. Please send your headshot and contact information to Todd Grove, todd(a)cinecraft.com Please note, selections will not be made until the week of July 20th. ------------------------------ *Todd Grove* Manager, Project Management P: (216) 781-2300 2515 Franklin Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44113 www.cinecraft.com

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World on Stage: Glenville’s Got Talent
by Nick Muhlbach 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

Join the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation for a free community night in the gardens featuring Glenville’s Got Talent, part of the World on Stage series. The event takes place Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Centennial Peace Plaza, 1051 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cleveland. This evening will highlight local talent and community performance in a family-friendly outdoor setting. The World on Stage series is hosted at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ Centennial Peace Plaza and is free to attend. https://www.facebook.com/events/858260300111980

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This week BorderLight Theater Festival Presents Blessed Unrest
by nicole coury 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

BorderLight Fringe 2026 Festival presents: *BLESSED UNREST: A Fantasia on Martha Graham… with a side of vodka* As created & told by Anne J. McEvoy FEATURING: Anne McEvoy and Emily Kuntz DIRECTOR: Jamie Koeth PRODUCER: Nicole Coury PROJECTIONS: Patrick Ciamacco SOUND DESIGN: Lisa Wiley Thurs., July 9th, 5:30pm & Sat., July 11t:h: 1:30pm and 6:45pm (ASL interpreted) 5th floor, Middough Bldg. 1901 E. 13th Cleveland, Allen Rehearsal Hall, rm. 505 This once-revered pioneer of modern dance stands alone in her abandoned studio, confronting the agonizing stillness where movement once thrived. Confronted with unexpected realities, Martha Graham grapples with the triple threat of age, illness, and liquor…all of which are eroding her trail-blazing career and legacy. Over many ounces of Smirnoff and a chaser or two of Nietzsche, she questions her worth beyond the spotlight. This brief, cautionary tale – with generous amounts of humor and fiction – asks audiences to consider the frail, fickle lines between our dreams, passions and reality. CONTENT ADVISORY: Alcohol Use, strong language, suicide/self-harm mentioned 40 minutes RECOMMENDED 18+ Tickets at: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2026-show/blessed-unrest-a-fantasia-on-marth… Check out https://www.borderlightcle.org/ for additional festival information and to plan your BorderLight experience.

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