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Private Musical Theatre & Movement Coaching – Summer Availability
by Jailyn Harris 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Hello Cleveland! Summer is here, and whether you’re preparing for college auditions, fall musical auditions, self-tapes, or simply looking to strengthen your movement skills, I’m opening limited availability for new private students this season. I work with performers of all levels and specialize in: • Musical theatre dance and choreography • Movement coaching for actors and non-dancers • College audition preparation • Confidence and storytelling through movement • Audition and self-tape preparation My goal is always to create a supportive environment that encourages growth, artistry, and strong technique while helping performers feel more confident in their unique strengths. Private lesson packages are available, including an extended coaching package that culminates in a filmed reel clip for auditions, college submissions, or personal performance portfolios. If you or someone you know may be interested in private coaching this summer, feel free to reach out for rates and availability! Contact: jaisherellmoves(a)gmail.com Jailyn Sherell Harris is a Cleveland-based choreographer, performer, and director, as well as a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where she earned her B.A. in Theatre with a minor in Dance. Her work has been seen on stages across Northeast Ohio and beyond, including Playhouse Square, Cleveland Play House, Dobama Theatre, Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Near West Theatre, Karamu House, Cleveland Public Theatre, the A.R.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and festivals in Toronto. Jailyn is passionate about developing new work and has extensive training in jazz, hip hop, step, and musical theatre dance. She is a 2023 Room in the House Fellow and an Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

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Insurance for the Arts
by Unquoting Insurance Company 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Hey Artists & Musicians — Protect Your Passion! Your talent is priceless! Don't let an accident, illness, or lost gear steal your spotlight. Unquoting Insurance Company is here for creators like you, with flexible coverage that fits your gig life. We even protect the obscure professional such as Balloon Artists, Clowns, Magicians, Face Painters, DJs, and more... -Event Insurance — festivals, pop-ups, tours? Covered. -Liability Insurance — because paint can spill and amps can tip over. -Professional Liability Insurance — protect yourself if a client says your work didn't deliver. -Health Insurance — stay healthy, keep rocking. -Business Insurance — protect your brand and hustle. -Equipment Insurance — your instruments, brushes, cameras, all safe. -Building Insurance — your studio or venue stays secure. Need coverage for a day? A week? A month? The whole year? We can tailor it for you — no stress, no hassle. Get your free quote today by calling 888-928-9324 and visiting unquoting.com. Best, Elyse Y. Robinson, Insurance Broker Unquoting Insurance Company 3848 W 130th St Lowr, Cleveland, OH 44111 1-888-928-9324 mailto:mail@unquoting.com https://www.unquoting.com Property & Casualty / Health & Life Schedule an appointment today: https://schedule.unquoting.com

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AUDITIONS for FRANK'S LIFE in Doylestown
by Matt Smith 31 May '26

31 May '26

***AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT *** Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown is proud to announce AUDITIONS for "Frank's Life" by Mark Dunn & directed by Adam Michael, on Sunday June 21st from 7 - 9pm and Monday, June 22nd from 6 - 8:30pm at Blue Macaroon Theater. Performance dates are August 14th - 16th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2AABFEC25-64309593-franks Before there was Truman, there was Frank! Frank is the star of his own soap opera, Frank's Life. Unfortunately for poor Frank, he doesn't know it. Nor does he realize that his wife, mother, sister and best friend—indeed everyone he has met since the age of 3—are actors. But the elaborate deception can't last much longer: ratings have dropped, revenues are down—even the network itself is in trouble. As cast members are asked to take pay cuts, they begin to leave the show—killing themselves off in unseemly soap-opera ways. Frank's gnawing feeling that something about his life just "doesn't seem right" grows to near paranoia before he makes the painful discovery that he's been duped by everyone he cares for. Then there's the little matter of "what to do with Frank." Blue Macaroon is a black box style theatre in Doylestown. OH, located at 84 1/2 N Portage St. Parking is located in the front along Portage St, or behind the theater on the corner of Marion and Park Drive. Non-union.

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SEAT OF THE PANTS Final Workshop of the season: Tools of the Technique for Wellness and Scene Study w/ Dr. Howard Pippin Jr.
by mike glavan 29 May '26

29 May '26

*Join us for our next and final Seat of the Pants Artist Workshop of the season!* Whether you feel emotionally taxed after working on difficult material or wish you had more tools to play with while in the rehearsal room, this workshop is for you. Adult theatre makers, directors, writers, actors, designers, participants, enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Per the generosity of ArtsInStark, we will be hosting two sessions of this workshop for greater accessibility across NE Ohio. One Session will be in Cleveland and the other will be in Canton. More details below! *Tools of the Technique for Wellness and Scene Study** with Guest Teacher, Dr. Howard Pippin Jr.* In this workshop, Howard will lead participants in exploring how acting techniques and tools inspire and create brave, safer spaces during rehearsal. Participants will learn and work with tools specific to the Michael Chekhov technique and then apply them to short open scenes and character building. These are tools that are helpful when working on emotionally difficult material, when preparing sides for an audition or scenes for rehearsal on a quick timeline, and in taking command of your character and narrative building all around. *Cleveland: Monday, June 8, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm* Sokol Greater Cleveland, (at Bohemian National Hall), 4939 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44127 Parking is available on site in the lot behind the building. Ensemble members will be present to help direct you inside. *Canton: Sunday, June 14, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm* Players Guild Theatre, Kent State Stark campus, 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 Parking is available on site in the lot behind the building. Ensemble members will be present to help direct you inside. To register for either session, email Mike.glavan(a)gmail.com and reserve your spot by making a $5 deposit to Seat of the Pants via Venmo Cash app or Zelle. This deposit is refunded upon attending the workshop. For any questions, please email Mike.glavan(a)gmail.com. Dr. Howard Pippin, Jr. is a pastor and theatre artist who loves bringing creativity and compassion into the same room. He leads Genesis Theatre, directing shows, teaching acting, and building trauma‑informed arts programs that help people heal and connect. With more than twenty-seven years in ministry, Dr. Pippin has become known for sharing joy, hope, and encouragement in every space he serves. Certified in the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, he combines craft and care for people, creating transformative experiences for both performers and audiences alike.

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World Premiere Musical Freak The Mighty Opens at Cleveland Play House
by Geoff Short 29 May '26

29 May '26

Two Unlikely Heroes, One Epic Musical Adventure! CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE AND SEATTLE REP UNITE FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF MAJOR NEW MUSICAL FREAK THE MIGHTY FREAK THE MIGHTY Book & Lyrics by Anthony Drewe | Music by Ryan Fielding Garrett Based on the Novel by Rodman Philbrick Directed by Michael Barakiva Choreography by Patrick McCollum A Co-Production with Seattle Rep May 29 – June 21, 2026 Allen Theatre (CLEVELAND, OH) – Cleveland Play House (CPH) will launch the world premiere of Freak The Mighty, a soaring new musical based on the beloved young adult novel by Rodman Philbrick, in a landmark co-production with Seattle Rep. With book and lyrics by Olivier and Tony Award-winning writer Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins) and music by Ryan Fielding Garrett, a Baldwin Wallace University alum and rising musical theatre composer, Freak The Mighty runs May 29 through June 21, 2026 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square. Freak The Mighty follows the adventures of two unlikely friends—Maxwell Kane and Kevin “Freak” Avery. Though they feel like outsiders, together they transform into “Freak The Mighty,” a heroic duo empowered to take on the world. This major new musical celebrates friendship, resilience, and community in the face of adversity, connecting to the dreamer in all of us. CPH Managing Director Rachel L. Fink says “We’re proud to bring Freak The Mighty to Cleveland as a world premiere, in collaboration with Seattle Rep and Junkyard Dog Productions, exactly the kind of new, ambitious work that defines Cleveland Play House. There’s something exciting about being in the room as a piece comes to life, and Cleveland audiences get to be part of that. This is one of those moments, and the unique chance to say that you saw it here first.” Freak The Mighty features Netza Jimenez* (Maxwell Kane), Cornelius Kittrell* (Kevin Avery/Freak), Spencer LaRue* (Blade, Ensemble), Wade McCollum* (Kenny “Killer” Kane), Caleb Miofsky* (Bones, Ensemble, u/s Maxwell Kane), Ryah Nixon* (Loretta Lee, Ensemble), Analise Rios (Molly, Nurse, Ensemble), Bart Shatto* (Mr. Donelli, Ensemble, u/s Grim), Kanoa Sims* (Gwen Avery), Nicole Sumlin* (Dr. Spivak, Mrs. Johnson, Ensemble, u/s Gwen), Astrid Van Wieren* (Gram), Harter Clingman* (Iggy, Ensemble), Christopher Gurr* (Grim), Anita Hollander (Mrs. Price, Ensemble, u/s Gram), Mikaela Ray (Swing), Nicolas Vivar (u/s Kevin Avery/Freak), Alec Michael Ryan (u/s Kenny, Iggy, Mr. Donelli), and Kooper Campbell (u/s Blade, Bones). “This is a major new American musical, and we are thrilled that Cleveland audiences will experience it at the ground level,” says director Michael Barakiva. “Freak The Mighty is a story about healing, found family, and seeing strength where the world expects weakness—exactly the kind of hopeful, emotionally rich theatre we need right now.” Tickets are available at clevelandplayhouse.com MEDIA CONTACT: Geoff Short Content & Communications Manager gshort(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:gshort@clevelandplayhouse.com>

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TWO WEEKS until FORGET ABOUT ME, by David Hansen!
by Craig Joseph 29 May '26

29 May '26

Seat of the Pants is proud to host the fourth installment of our Salon Series with a public reading of David Hansen's new play, FORGET ABOUT ME (The Breakfast Club Play), directed by Katherine Nash, produced by Michael Glavan, and starring Jeannine Gaskin and Diwe Augustin-Glave. Moms and her high school senior, Dots, spend another pandemic night at home. Cake is baked, drugs are consumed, and lines are crossed, while they debate teen movies, whether or not John Bender is the villain, and wait for that thick envelope. The reading will be offered twice on *Saturday, June 13th *at *1:30 PM in Cleveland* (*salon4A.eventbrite.com <http://salon3a.eventbrite.com/>) *or *7:30 PM in Canton* (*salon4B.eventbrite.com <http://salon3b.eventbrite.com/>)* For more details or to purchase tickets for $10, please check out the URLs listed above. Each reading will be followed by a brief talkback in which we'll be asking audience members a series of curated questions to help guide the playwright's next round of edits and revisions. We hope to see you there!

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We Hold These Truths: A Revolutionary War of Words dramatic performance in Doylestown
by Matt Smith 28 May '26

28 May '26

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American republic, the Blue Macaroon Theater Company will present, for one time only, "We Hold These Truths: A Revolutionary War of Words", a 50-minute dramatic performance by Actors Summit Productions, on Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $17 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bluemacaroontheatercompany/2239234 Long before muskets fired at Lexington and Concord, the American Revolution was fought in the realm of ideas, arguments, and powerful prose. We Hold These Truths brings that battle to life through stirring readings by a quartet of professional actors, giving voice to the debates, petitions, and declarations that shaped a new nation. Audiences will hear both Patriot and Loyalist perspectives, including: • The Olive Branch Petition, the colonies’ final plea for peace • King George III’s Proclamation, declaring the colonies in open rebellion • Excerpts from Common Sense by Thomas Paine and Plain Truth, a Loyalist rebuttal • Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech • And the timeless words of the Declaration of Independence itself We Hold These Truths is more than a history lesson—it’s a vivid exploration of the words that forged America. Through the voices of the past, audiences will experience the tension between loyalty and liberty, the clash of radical and conservative visions, and the moral contradictions that continue to echo today. Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the origins of American identity, this event offers insight, inspiration, and a renewed appreciation for the power of words.

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Find out why you can't play ball in a skirt on June 23!
by Bette Lou Higgins 28 May '26

28 May '26

[image: image.jpeg] *Find out why you can't play ball in a skirt!* In 1907 the Weiss family from Ragersville, Ohio went to Vermilion, Ohio for vacation. When 17 year old Alta Weiss found some boys playing ball, she asked if she could join them. They didn't actually laugh at the request ... they thought she was being cute. After the game, when their hands quit stinging, they knew she was a real pitcher. Come hear the story of this baseball phenom at the Lakeside Women's Club <https://community.lakesideohio.com/community/womens-club/>, 161 Walnut St. in Lakeside, Ohio on June 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The program is free with paid admission to the Lakeside grounds. For more information contact the club at 614-296-4327 or e-mail them at lakesidewomensclub(a)gmail.com. Alta Weiss played professional baseball on a men's team in the early 1900s and managed to put herself through medical school with the proceeds. She even played at Cleveland's famous League Park! The reports raved -- *Alta Weiss “... can run as a fast as most boys, can catch a ball as well as any boy, can bat in a way envied by hundreds of boys and pitch like a big league star.” *"Alta Weiss, Girl Pitcher, is indeed a baseball wonder" *Alta Weiss "Girl Tosser Wins Game, Also Fans" Join us for this special EVEnt and enjoy a day at Lakeside -- it's the perfect summer day! For a complete schedule of EVEnts, check our calendar page <https://edenvalleyenterprises.org/calendar.htm>. To arrange to have this or any of our programs for your group, simply reply to this e-mail. *To unsubscribe to this mailing list, simply respond to this e-mail with your request.* Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org

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"Long After Crystal Night" Opening June 5 at CVLT!
by Andrew Rothman 28 May '26

28 May '26

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AUDITIONS!! CLAGUE PLAYHOUSE IS NOW ACCEPTING AUDITIONS FOR THEIR 99th SEASON!!
by Clague Playhouse 28 May '26

28 May '26

*Now Accepting Auditions for our 99th Season* *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*: Monday, June 1, and Tuesday June 2 at the Playhouse from 7:00 – 9:00 PM each night. *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…> . *Intimate Apparel* *Directed by Andrea Belser**Show Dates:* January 28 – February 21, 2027 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 PM Sundays, at 2:00 PM *Auditions:* Tuesday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 23 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Playhouse *The Story: *In 1905 New York City, Esther, an African-American seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely, longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a Caribbean man named George, and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart to hers. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for. Told with grace and delicacy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, *Intimate Apparel *presents the troubles of the heart in all their glory. Complete audition information is available HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEoR5Cxz5rWeGUhmc6GDUJt-9emkw5XK/edit?u…> . *Prelude to a Kiss* *Directed by Pierre Brault**Show Dates:* March 25 – April 18, 2027 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 PM Sundays, at 2:00 PM *Auditions*: Wednesday, June 10 and Saturday, June 13 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Playhouse *The Story:* When Peter and Rita are approached by a mysterious guest at their storybook wedding, the boundaries of true love are tested, taking them on a fantastic journey of self-discovery. Written by Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza, American in Paris) that also inspired the 1992 hit film of the same name, you’ll love this Tony nominated powerfully moving play that gives phrase “for better or worse” a new meaning. Complete audition information is available HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3uEM-sljqQmgcp0IEoyRiexDxR3UVDl/edit?u…> . *Glimpses of the Moon* *Directed by Colin Anderson* *Musical Director, John D. Roberts**Show Dates:* May 20 – June 13, 2027 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 PM Sundays, at 2:00 PM *Auditions:* Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16 at the Playhouse, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM *The Story:* With plenty of friends but little money, Susy Branch and her friend Nick Lansing devise a clever scheme to live beyond their means. They’ll marry and live off the wedding gifts, while they help one another secure more suitable millionaire spouses. The plan works perfectly – until they fall in love. Complete audition information is available HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQAG0qUjVYrqMf1jp3E97JtbD61xWni2/edit?u…> . - - - - - - - - - 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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