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CPT announces STEP Winter Virtual Workshop For teens 13-16
by India Burton 26 Dec '20

26 Dec '20

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES FALL STEP WORKSHOP LEAD BY FALL STEP STUDENTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION PLEASE CHECK BELOW! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/8/5/3/8/2/2/files/imagecache/609460/w660_104…]<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> STAY CONNECTED! [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/sys/socnet/facebook.png]<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/sys/socnet/twitter.png]<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/sys/socnet/instagram.png]<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> Unsubscribe<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> Forward<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cpto…> Cleveland Public Theatre | 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

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Live Stream Tai Chi
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 25 Dec '20

25 Dec '20

Live Stream Tai Chi/Qigong Class Saturday, 12/26/20, 10 am **Your first class is always FREE!! Tai Chi Institute USA presents continuous classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Lesson 2, Tai Chi Yang Style Section 3. No previous training is necessary. Join us to experience the most beautiful & elegant form of moving meditation ever created. "One Spirit, One Breath, One Life". Try a FREE class. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation for any of our classes. Take the first step to better mental, physical and spiritual health. Subscribe now for access to our entire library, so it does not matter where you start. You can always go back and review/learn anything you may have missed. https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland?fbclid=IwAR1uqGRvawNWUcZ-SZyU6-_nNQWqpPV0…> *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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Help Create A New Play About the Paranormal!
by How to Find A Ghost Show 25 Dec '20

25 Dec '20

Do you believe in the paranormal? Do you think it’s a bunch of hokum? Or maybe you’re somewhere in the land of “maybe?” Whatever you believe, we KNOW you can be a part of the creative process! “How to Find a Ghost” is a new play in the early stages of development and your voice can help shape our direction! We want to hear from believers, nonbelievers, and everybody in between through this supernatural survey about the metaphysically paranormal side of life (and death). Click the link to become part of the show: https://forms.gle/vjpLz66Tt8AWHULN6

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A FREE “Dark Gift” from Prelude2Cinema
by Prelude2Cinema 24 Dec '20

24 Dec '20

To show how much we love our Fans, we will be giving away a FREE copy of our screenplay based on “Out of Darkness: Cleveland.” Get your Free Kindle copy of the screenplay by Emmy winning writer Alex P. Michaels https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083DQG96S/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 FREE KINDLE BEGINS Thursday, December 24, 2020, 12:00 AM PST ENDS Monday, December 28, 2020, 11:59 PM PST Thanks to all our Fans. It’s been a tough year snd we are nothing without you. Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "Bold, Diverse & Inclusive Cinema” We Luv our Fans Subscribe 2 Our Fan Club & Be Rewarded https://www.patreon.com/prelude2cinema

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**Happy Holidays**
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 24 Dec '20

24 Dec '20

#ThoughtForTheDay <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thoughtfortheday?source=feed_text&story_id…> My dearest family and friends, Whatever you celebrate during this Holiday Season enjoy the spirit of kindness, compassion, understanding and love that fills the air. Vow to make life better for someone around you by performing daily a random act of kindness. Believe in yourself and the goodness of others. And know that our planet is a living being and each and every one of us is charged with its care. We can only survive as a species if we truly believe in the interconnectedness of all things, that all of us are sisters and brothers and to treat each other equally as the unique, extraordinary and most important individuals that we are! You are in my thoughts!! ~Edward *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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The thinking behind “All the World’s a Stage Fright”
by Fred Sternfeld 24 Dec '20

24 Dec '20

>From the preface of Bob Abelman’s new novella “All the World’s a Stage Fright:” “To non-theater lovers,” wrote actor Joel Grey in an opinion piece in *The New York Times* shortly after the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., “lamenting the closing of Broadway in the face of so much widespread suffering may seem, at best, frivolous. But for many of us, this tragedy has been made that much more devastating by having to face the nightmare without the laughter, tears and sense of community that a night in the theater delivers.” The same thing happened in London between 1603 and 1613, when the Globe Theatre and other playhouses were shut down for a total of seventy-eight months – more than 60 percent of the time – because of recurring bubonic plague outbreaks. And yet, some of Shakespeare’s best, most creative writing was done in the shadow of this pandemic. While his plays and sonnets were by no means a cure, they were certainly a source of most welcome respite from the suffering. They still are. In immediate response to the coronavirus, London’s National Theatre Live offered a free streaming of its production of the comedy *Twelfth Night* on YouTube. Actor Sir Patrick Stewart recited all of Shakespeare’s sonnets, one each day, on his <https://www.instagram.com/sirpatstew/>Instagram account <https://www.instagram.com/sirpatstew/>. His first post boasted more than 457,000 views and 3,800 comments. And I wrote this fictionalized memoir of a true lover of theater, which is also a love letter to Shakespeare. It is written for those like me – like you, I think – who need live theater and Shakespeare’s prose and poetry now more than ever. NEohioPAL gets a $5 donation for each purchase of this $14.95 book to help it remain a free and vibrant resource for the local theater community. Go to: https://www.grayco.com/coupon/neohiopal/ -- Fred Sternfeld Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/

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Artistic Associate
by Holly Kosalko 23 Dec '20

23 Dec '20

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is seeking an *Artistic Associate* to join the artistic team for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. This position will be a combination of artistic administration and logistics, dramaturgy, and season planning. Responsibilities include: - Participation in 2021-22 season planning process: reading & evaluating scripts, attending monthly all-staff script forums, attending all season planning council meetings - Season Planning Logistics: scheduling meetings, correspondence, research projects - Dramaturgy & artistic support for monthly virtual Theatre Thursdays & 2 special events in the spring - Planning & logistics for virtual new play development workshops and readings for the Roe Green Fund for New American Plays and annual New Ground Theatre Festival - Casting for virtual programming including workshops and monthly Theatre Thursdays - Co-curation and facilitation of monthly gatherings with CPH affiliated artists - Attendance at weekly artistic staff meetings and all editorial & events planning meetings The Artistic Associate will work with the following groups: - Roe Green Fund for New American Plays: in collaboration with the Literary Manager & Resident Dramaturg supporting current round of 5 commissions (40% penned by BIPOC artists) as well as identifying and commissioning the next round of artists, all of whom will be BIPOC writers - Season Planning: a team made up of 50% or more BIPOC artists (national & local) and CPH staff that focuses on season selection for 2021-22 and beyond - Artistic Staff & EDI Training Team: a team made up of CPH staff members from the artistic, education, and marketing departments that is working to identify and establish equitable artistic practices and clear accountability structures This position will primarily work in collaboration with Literary Manager & Resident Dramaturg, Artistic Producer, and the Artistic Virtual Programs Manager. Additional collaborators will include Artistic Director, Director of Education & Artistic Strategies, and Director of Community Programming and Partnerships. *Skills:* ability to deliver feedback in clear, compassionate, and concise manner; analysis, particularly of written materials such as scripts; ability to adopt and write in an organization’s “voice;” meeting facilitation; creative thinking and problem solving; ability to summarize complex ideas; collaboration; time management *Knowledge base: **new play development & workshop process; familiarity with contemporary theatre artists, especially playwrights & performers; *understanding of how to navigate search engines/archives databases/library catalogs *Tech Needs: *access to email & phone, access to Zoom & Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word & Excel *Hours: *work hours will fall between 10 am & 6 pm EST Some weeks will require evening hours (approx. 1-2 times a month) Some weeks may require more than 40 hours and schedule will be adjusted accordingly week prior or after to balance hours *Compensation: **16K for approx. 40 hours per week for 6 months * *Classification: **Full-Time, Temporary* *Term of Employment: **January 15, 2021 through June 30, 2021* *The position can be done remotely.* *Reports to: **Literary Manager & Resident Dramaturg* Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. CPH is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist theatre that actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. To apply, interested applicants should upload a cover letter, resume, and two references as a single PDF at https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/openings/artistic-associate. Please indicate in the cover letter how you heard about this position.

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VOICE LESSONS HOLIDAY DISCOUNT
by Sharon Shaffer 23 Dec '20

23 Dec '20

YOU can FINDyour VOICE Throughconsistent, focused vocal study HOLIDAY SPECIAL ! ! ! ! Specialrate for pay in advance, new students only Buy 4 get %15 off Whether you have professional aspirations orjust want to have fun, I can help you build the skills you need andteach you how to apply the principles of healthy vocal production to everystyle of music. TEACHINGVIRTUALLY I have been teaching voice for over 30 years. I have degree’s in VoicePerformance, Vocal Pedagogy, and Choral Conducting. I have decades of experience performingleading roles in the U.S, Europe, and Scandinavia. My students range from seasoned professionals to new singers. Theyhave been accepted into the finest of colleges, and They can be seen and heardon stage, in film and recordings, from local and regional theaters to L.A. andBroadway. Please see my website for more details and to contact me www.shaffervoicestudio.com We could all use some music back in our lives, and when has it been more convenient? Bewell, Sharon Shaffer

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PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre takes a "whack" at dark comedy, streaming THE NORWEGIANS
by Andrew Rothman 23 Dec '20

23 Dec '20

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 12/22/20 ------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org Website: www.cvlt.org *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre takes a "whack" at dark comedy, streaming THE NORWEGIANS 1/16 & 1/17 * CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, while remaining closed due to health restrictions, continues to entertain the community by web-streaming archival videos of past productions. To kick off 2021, CVLT will present an online encore of THE NORWEGIANS by C. Denby Swanson on January 16 & 17, 2021. Viewers will be able to watch the play at any time they choose on either day via the theatre's website at CVLT.org. Directed by Yvonne E. Pilarczyk, THE NORWEGIANS is set in the cold of a Minnesota winter. There we find a Texas transplant ('Olive,' played by Catherine Remick) and a Kentucky gal ('Betty,' played by Marylee Gotch) cursing the men who have recently scorned them. Hatching a plan to dispose of their exes, Betty refers Olive to a pair of bumbling hitmen: 'Gus' (Nick Grimsic) and 'Tor' (Don Knepper). However, just as the path of love has its ups and downs, hilarious twists and complications arise in this business of revenge. Does it lead to romance? Uff da! Swanson, a female playwright who offers a fresh new voice to contemporary comedy, lends THE NORWEGIANS a dark northern-American humor familiar to fans of "Fargo". It premiered in New York in 2013 and had an off-Broadway run in 2014 before being presented at CVLT's River Street Playhouse in 2015. The New York Times called it "extremely odd and delightful… a profane, playfully dark comedy that is often hysterical." The admission password for this one-weekend stream can be purchased by PayPal or credit card at CVLT.org. A $10 minimum is suggested but greater amounts are highly encouraged, helping CVLT to meet mortgage, utility, and other obligations during the difficult suspension of all in-person programming. Although this production includes adult themes, those seeking more family-friendly entertainment can look forward to CVLT's planned encore stream of the musical SISTER ACT this March, as well as a production of Steven Willensky's new musical ELLIOT AND ME in February. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions along with a grant from the Ohio Arts Council and by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture. ###

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VIRTUAL Drama Classes for All Ages and Abilities!
by Tessa Gaffney 23 Dec '20

23 Dec '20

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism's Winter Session is now available for registration. $100 for 10 weeks of classes. Receive a 15% discount for siblings by using the code SIBLINGSRULE at checkout. *ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE* *Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 (11AM - noon ET)* Our beginning drama class for young people. Learn the basics of acting and storytelling through movement, puppets, masks, mime, and improv. *Taught by Laura Valendza and Eve Urban* *NEXT STAGE TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP* *Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 (11AM - noon ET)* For teens and young adults, this class uses theatre technologies to create a group project. The emphasis is on developing communication skills needed to succeed onstage and in real life situations. *Taught by Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker* *IN MOTION!* *Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 (3 - 4PM ET)* Suitable for all ages and abilities, this is a movement class that empowers your body, mind, and creativity! A fun and easy way to keep your body and brain working throughout the winter months. *Taught by Bhawna Sudhir* *COMEDY WORKSHOP* *Mondays, January 11 - March 15 (6:30 - 7:30PM ET)* Make 'em laugh through improv, sketch comedy, stand-up, and more! *Taught by John Lynch and Brandon Meeker* *IMPROV FOR ALL* *Tuesdays, January 12 - March 16 (6 - 7PM ET)* This class explores short-form and long-form improv. *Taught by Ryan Ruben and Brandon Meeker* *WRITER'S ROOM: MYTHIC QUESTS AND FANTASY* *Wednesdays, January 13 - March 17 (6:30 - 7:30PM ET)* A collaborative writing experience in which participants will create an epic story of heroes, danger, and adventure! *Taught by Jordan Euell and John Lynch* *ACTING: REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES* *Wednesdays, January 13 - March 17 (7 - 8PM ET)* An inclusive acting class, participants will rehearse and perform in CADA's 2021 One-Act Play Festival. *Taught by Wendy Duke and Shannon Uphold* *VOICE ACTING* *Thursdays, January 14 - March 18 (7 - 8PM ET)* Use your voice in different settings, such as hosting/announcing, in animation, audiobooks, radio shows, commercials, video games, and more! *Taught by Shannon Uphold and Molly Wetzel* *BOLLYWOOD DANCE HAPPY HOUR* *Fridays, January 15 - March 19 (4 - 5PM ET)* Explore the world of Bollywood dancing while giving your body a wonderful workout. Completely accessible, inclusive, and suitable for all ages! *Taught by Bhawna Sudhir* Register at: centerforada.square.site Email: info(a)centerforada.org for more information *These classes can be accessed from anywhere in the world, so share with others who might be interested and come learn with us!* -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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