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Fine Arts presents STAGE FRIGHT - A Halloween Cabaret!
by Ann Hedger 08 Oct '20

08 Oct '20

The Fine Arts Association presents STAGE FRIGHT A HALLOWEEN CABARET ...In the words of Dr. Frankenstein (almost): "Its A LIVE...show!" All Tickets - $10! For Tickets - CALL 440-951-7500 x113 Limited Seating!!! # of seats available: 37 each performance Five local theatre performers have been summoned to a darkened theatre by a mysterious man. He is forcing them to entertain the spirits that are preventing theatres to open. The cabaret will include Halloween favorites such as Monster Mash, Witchcraft, I Put a Spell on You, Defying Gravity, and many others from genres like Rock, Pop, and Musical Theatre. Grab the opportunity to safely see this show in person. Don't worry if you are not ready to come back to the theatre just yet, we will be capturing the magic for our YouTube page to be released on October 25. WHEN Thursday, October 8, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (Released on YouTube October 25) WHO Starring Haley Gagnon, Jim Hill, JJ Luster, Kyle Lorek, David Malinowski & Emily Stack Featuring clients from the Creative Arts Therapies Department for the Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 performances, as well as the recorded performance. COVID Requirements: * All patrons will be required to wear a face-covering for the duration of being in the FAA building. Temperatures will be taken at the door. * Air purifiers will be in the theatre. Hand sanitizers will be available at each of the theatre doors. * Doors will open a half-hour prior to performance time. * Ushers will be on hand to help the audience to their assigned seats. Ushers will also help with a guided exit from the auditorium to promote distancing. * The performance will be 60 - 70 minutes without an intermission. WHERE IN-PERSON: The Fine Arts Association Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 VIRTUAL: Watch from anywhere! On October 25, the link will be available to watch from virtually anywhere!

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Golden Girls Virtual Episode with Ohio Actors - Charity Fundraiser
by Richard Zenk 08 Oct '20

08 Oct '20

The Golden Girls project was created to raise funds for Ohio-based LGBTQIA+ organizations. "Isn't It Romantic" - Dorothy's college friend, Jean, comes for a visit. Meanwhile, Sophia enjoys X-rated movies. *Cast:* Blanche - Sharon Shaffer Dorothy - Cathy Roesener Jean - Judy Littlefield Rose - Julie Jordan Sophia - Chessie Vigran Director: Richard Zenk To see the episode, donate what you can (suggested $10) to one or more of these organizations, which were selected by the cast. You can mail a check to an organization and email equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com to receive the video link. Equality Ohio - https://equalityohio.org/ - For 15 years, Equality Ohio has been working to change hearts, minds, and laws so that LGBTQ+ people can thrive in Ohio. The organization advocates for a statewide LGBTQ inclusive nondiscrimination law as well as laws that protect Ohioans from discrimination at the local level. After you donate, you will be provided the YouTube link. Donate @ https://secure.everyaction.com/d3R_OklBIE-nlXPKJIH0dQ2 Kaleidoscope Center - https://www.kycohio.org/ - The organization provides a safer place, programming, and leadership opportunities so that queer youth can be free to explore who they are and empowered to become their confident, truest self. Donate via Paypal ("friend to friend") to equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com and include "GG donation: Kaleidoscope" in the comment box. You will be emailed the YouTube link to share with those in your household. LGBT Community Center of Cleveland - https://lgbtcleveland.org/ - The organization's mission is to enrich the lives of the diverse LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, support, education, and celebration. Donate @ https://bit.ly/3m5VEXA Email the receipt to equalityproductionscincy.com to receive the YouTube link to watch the show with those in your household. META Center Inc. - https://metacenterinc.org/ -The organization creates regular programming for transgender and gender non-conforming youth ages 7-19. Through providing affirmation to one of society’s most vulnerable, META Center Inc. works to create social change and foster acceptance. Donate via Paypal ("friend to friend") to metacenterinc(a)gmail.com. Email the Paypal receipt or screenshot to equalityproductionscincy.com to receive the YouTube link to watch the show with those in your household Outreels Cincinnati - https://www.facebook.com/outreelscincinnati/ - OutReels Cincinnati is a creative outlet for the Ohio and Tri-state area where LGBT issues are expressed and discussed through the art of film. Donate via Paypal ("friend to friend") to equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com and include "GG donation: OutReels" in the comment box. You will be emailed the YouTube link to share with those in your household. You can also see the first of the two episodes, "Love is Love", was originally titled "Sisters of the Bride" and premiered in 1991. It is rated as one of the 10 ten best episodes by Golden Girls' fans. Blanche's brother, Clayton, brings his fiancee, Doug, to meet his sister. And Blanche is having none of it. Meanwhile, Rose readies herself to win the Volunteer of the Year award. The director rewrote the episode's ending to reflect a more hopeful conclusion to the story. Equality Productions produces online theater and is expected to raise nearly $2000 in 2020 for charitable organizations in the US and Canada. Its mission is to produce theater that focuses on the voices of women, people of color, and the LBGTQIA+ communities and to raise money for charitable organizations. Visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Equality-Productions-in-Cincinnati-OH-105457637814…

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Roy Berko column of 10/7/2020
by Roy Berko 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* To read the newest of my columns (10/7/2020) about local and national entertainment events offered on-line, information about CLE theatres, and other arts recommendations go to: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3114387099896190039/1087430525745727… •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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This Friday! FREE virtual "Meet the Playwrights" event by the Young Playwrights Collective
by Julia Miller 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

You are hereby cordially invited to "Meet the Playwrights" of the Young Playwrights Collective, Cleveland's training grounds for promising new playwrights. Join us from wherever you are for this *FREE* virtual extravaganza on *Friday, October 9th at 7:00pm.* Reserve your seat by filling out this form, and we will email you 1-2 hours before the event with a link to join the Zoom meeting! *https://forms.gle/DEixkpNHQRc7WTL48 <https://forms.gle/DEixkpNHQRc7WTL48>* Have you ever thought to yourself, "hm, who are all the young, emerging playwrights in Cleveland, and what are they working on?" Have you ever lamented: "I wish there were some kind of event where I could experience the styles of a bunch of different young local playwrights?" Did you continue that thought with, "It would be like a sampler platter of exciting young playwrights. Or even like a speed date." Well, we have good news for you... this is THAT EVENT! Get to know new and returning members of the YPC with "bite-sized" pieces of theatre that are sure to whet your appetite. Featuring work by Tania Benites, EJ Dahl, Julia Fisher, Jesse Hernon, and Julia Miller. The Young Playwrights Collective would like to thank their partner, Playwrights Local, for their ongoing support and for providing Zoom capabilities for this event. ReplyForward

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50/50 Raffle to Fund Kids Movie!! Pot is over $1000!
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

LAKEWOOD YOUNG FILMMAKERS ACADEMY is a nonprofit organization that teaches filmmaking skills to kids and teens. Three of our senior level students are producing a film they wrote with the help of some adult industry professionals. The crew is comprised entirely of girls ages 13-17 and will begin filming next week. We are sponsoring a 50/50 Raffle to cover some expenses. The pot is over $1,000. If you’d like to have a chance to win half the pot and support these amazing young ladies you have 2 more days. Visit https://lakewoodyfa.wixsite.com/lyfa5050 -- Hortencia Swinderman Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy www.lakewoodyfa.com 440.789.6472

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Casting: Zoom Reading on November 19
by Playwrights Local 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

CASTING NOTICE Playwrights Local (http://playwrightslocal.org/) seeks multiple cast members for a staged reading presented online via Zoom on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00pm The Mirror Effect Written by Oana Leuca Directed by Christine McBurney Event Page http://www.playwrightslocal.org/fall-roundtable-series-2020/ Logistics There will be 5 rehearsals held online via Zoom in November. This is an unpaid position, but a great chance to be a part of a new play! Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume to the director at christinemcburney65(a)gmail.com. Please include your availability for November 8-19. About the Play The Mirror Effect presents Amanda Reis, a self-searching female writer who explores her inner life through language and disguise. Her story is inspired by the lives and work of other female artists (Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Anne Sexton, Marylin Monroe, etc.). Her poetic monologue is an astronaut’s shout in space, a place where sound waves can’t travel. She is a clown afraid of clowns, an actress trying to free herself from her persona. Open Roles (1, 2, & 3) Amanda Reis: 25-40, a classy female writer. *The role of Amanda Reis is played by three actresses, all in the stated age range. (4) Narrator/Stage Directions - any age, etc. About the Roundtable Reading Series http://www.playwrightslocal.org/fall-roundtable-series-2020/

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Imaginos Productions seeking Male to portray Santa *PAID ACTING* *SEASONAL WORK*
by Hannah Watson 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

*CASTING CALL* *PAID CONSISTENT ACTING WORK* Imaginos Productions LLC is looking to hire an adult male actor for seasonal acting work portraying Santa. Applicant Requirements are as follows: -Must have fairly open winter availability, specifically December 5th for 1 hour and December 18th for 2 hours, among a large list of other dates -Must have improv skills to interact with children and adults in character -Previous performance experience preferred -Ability to grow a full beard -Ability to pass a background check -Reliable transportation -Compliance with social distancing/proper face coverings to, from, and during events For more information on the company, visit imaginosproductions.com If interested, send in your headshot and resume to hwatson(a)imaginosproductions.com. We will reach out to set up an interview and audition if we believe you are a good fit. -- *Hannah Watson* Administrative Manager Office: 440-973-6629 contact(a)imaginosproductions.com <http://imaginosproductions.com/>

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Curtains! Mystery Theatre is Back at The Spaghetti Warehouse!
by Matthew J. Wilks 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

Curtains! Mystery TheatreLIVE PERFORMANCES ARE BACK! SAFE, FUN, and SOCIALLY DISTANCED A crime has been committed! Who did it? You decide! At the Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron! Make your reservation today for our brand new show!Interrogation Room on Sunday October 25th! An audience participation Mystery Game Show! Three suspects. Each claims NOT to be the killer. Be on the Winning Team in a fast-paced, hilarious Q & A to determine which Suspect is NOT telling the truth! Each evening consists of Dinner and TWO Games!Tickets are $50 for the evening. This includes dinner (choice of entrée), fresh bread, dessert, unlimited soft drinks, gratuity & tax, and the live performance. Cash bar. For tickets visit CurtainsMysteryTheatre.com For more information call (888) 673-7789

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Casting: Zoom Reading on November 12
by Playwrights Local 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

CASTING NOTICE Playwrights Local (http://playwrightslocal.org/) seeks multiple cast members for a staged reading conducted online via Zoom on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00pm The Curve of your Spine is my Home A new play by Olivia Billings Directed by Erik Andrews Logistics There will be 2 rehearsals held online via Zoom in early November. This is an unpaid position, but a great chance to be a part of a new play! Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume to the director at erikandrews1(a)me.com. Please include your availability for November 1-12. Open Roles (1) Gomer - 20, male, a student, "the harlot," loves mac n’cheese more than anyone or anything (2) Habakkuk (hAb-uh-cook) - 24, female, a musician / viola apprentice with the Pittsburgh symphony, collects adult coloring books (3) Narrator/Stage Directions - any age, etc. About the Play Three friends combat religion, fierce love, and mundane grief when they reunite in their small town for Jezebel’s funeral. The Curve of your Spine is my Home uncovers the mysteries of magic in Christianity, what it means to be a faithful and Queer, and the coincidences that scare us more than any horror movie or rollercoaster. Maybe if we want something to be true hard enough, it will be. About the Roundtable Reading Series http://www.playwrightslocal.org/fall-roundtable-series-2020/

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Casting call for model talent- Ages 25 and up needed!
by Megan Church 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

Casting Call for Talent- Male and Female (ages 25 and up) We are currently casting talent to appear in several "warehouse shipping" photos for our company's advertising image archive. These will be still photos of people "in action" at a warehouse preparing boxes for shipping. Candidates should be able to stand for a few hours for the shoot and move through the set, handling boxes, taping them up, pulling a handtruck, etc. None of the boxes will be loaded with product so there's no actual heavy lifting but we will be "acting" as if things are busy. Date: October 14th 2020 Times: TBD (potentially 10am start?) Location: Green, OH Is this job paid? YES. Rate is $25 per hour with a 2 hour guarantee. Please submit photos, anything that shows us YOU...does not have to be professional headshots. *COVID related note: We will ask that everyone please arrive in a mask and we will have everyone wear their masks as much as possible but this will involve needing to remove your mask at some points. We will have the warehouse as open as possible to keep things very ventilated and as close to an "outdoor" level of air movement as possible. We will also work to keep people socially distanced and staff/crew will remain masked. * *If you are experiencing ANY symptoms at all the day of shooting we ask that you please not attend. * Submit your information and any questions to Megan Church. If we have worked together in the past, I welcome your interest as well! meganchurchstudios(a)gmail.com Thanks in advance everyone!

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