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Equality Productions BLM play "You People"
by Richard Zenk 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

The BLM play, YOU PEOPLE, is beautifully written by Peter Anthony Fields and masterfully performed by Ivory Mazur and Sal Rendino. As Sebastian Weller prepares for his first virtual conference as vice president of a profitable tech company, he is joined early online by Jay Sommers, a senior officer of the company who, as it turns out, has a very specific and popular perspective on the Black Lives Matter movement. The professional playwright and actor have donated their time to raise money for Black Lives Matter and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Do yourself a favor and view this unique work. To receive the YouTube link, send a donation to equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com using either Paypal or Venmo. The recommended donation is $10, but donate what you can. #BlackLivesMatter (https://blacklivesmatter.com/) was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (https://www.tmcf.org/) provides unparalleled access to a funnel of opportunities for students to journey to college, through college and into a career. Despite the universal challenges that face today’s college bound student, TMCF transforms the lives of thousands of students each year. TMCF boasts an 80-90% graduation rate of its Scholars – compared to a 40% graduation rate for Black/AA students overall, 37% graduation rate for students attending HBCUs, and a 62% graduation rate for all students irrespective of race/nationality or whether they attended an HBCU. Peter Anthony Fields has written numerous stage plays which have been read or performed in Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, and London, U.K. His play, "About Michael", was awarded the second place Audience Appreciation Award at the British Theatre Challenge. "About Michael" and "Monster", are published and licensed by Lazy Bee Scripts. Fields has a BA in Theatre Studies from Kent State University and is a member of the Dramatists Guild. Courtney Kennell (Director) is so excited to be working with Peter Fields and Cincinnati Equality Productions on this piece. Her most recent works include Assistant Director at The Carnegie for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. She also has worked as Assistant House Manager for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park since 2017. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from Kent State University. While in school, she directed several productions including “About Michael” and “The Interview”. She is excited to collaborate with Peter again hopes to continue in the future. Ivory Mazur is originally from Germany, where his love for acting, gummy bears, and Legos began. With a theatrical career spanning over 30 years, he's performed, directed, produced, costumed, or designed and built sets all over the world. His favorite location, however, is the Greater Cincinnati area where he has worked on productions with Centerstage Players, Village Players, The Drama Workshop, Riverstage, Sunset Players, and La Comedia, which he looks forward to returning to after Covid. Meanwhile, he's traveling, catching up with old friends, and spending time with family in the Kansas City area. He thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and would like to thank Courtney, Richard, and of course Peter for casting him and giving him the opportunity to have a voice during this critical time in our history. And a shout out to Sal - "The character you played is nothing like you are in real life. I really had fun working opposite you." On stage, Sal Rendino earned an Artistic Director Achievement Award in L. A., as “Best Lead Actor in a Drama” for his portrayal of real-life revolutionary Abbie Hoffman in the world premiere of Nick Zagone’s “David and Goliath in America”. In film, Sal earned the 2016 Best Supporting Actor Award from the Nice (France) International Film Fest., for the feature, “Second Chance”, and was also given the 2016 Rising Star Award by the Long Island International Film Expo. TV credits include “Blindspot” (recurring), “The Americans” (recurring), “The Get Down” (recurring), “Billions” (recurring), “The Daily Show”, “Royal Pains” (recurring). Other recent film credits: “Gotti”, opposite John Travolta; “The Ticket” (2016 Tribeca Film Fest.); “Lazarus Rising”, opposite Eric Roberts. www.SalRendino.com <http://www.salrendino.com/>

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Adult and children's classes
by Cleveland City Dance 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

You will love watching your child’s eyes sparkle with delight as they experience the magic of dance in nurturing, safe and inspiring classes. Classes are offered both in studio and virtually with all social distancing protocols in place. Small class sizes offer personal attention building confidence, poise, technique, and camaraderie in classes for boys and girls, ages 3 and up. Looking for something for adults? We have you covered too! Call today 216-295-2222 or visit online to view schedules and more Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222 Cleveland City Dance is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring dancers to excel to their personal best in a familial community. Watch your dancer’s confidence, poise, artistry and technique blossom as each accomplishment is celebrated. We offer professional classes with high standards in dance education and technique for all students

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Watch online preview of THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by Richard Zenk 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLgb97ayi2s On SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND (ONLY), see one of the best shows written by Lauren Gunderson: THE REVOLUTIONISTS. Four badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. TO PURCHASE TICKETS to the play online, send a donation to the following email: equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com through Paypal or Venmo. The suggested ticket price is $10 per household, but donate what you can. Specify which organization should receive your donation. You will then receive an email with a YouTube link beginning on Friday evening. You can watch the show anytime between midnight and 11:59 pm on August 22nd, EST. Give yourself a 2-hour window to view. Equality Productions will distribute 100% of the donations.

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Adult Ballet Classes
by Molly Baber 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

ALL ADULTS IN THE CLEVELAND AREA!! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ADULT BALLET CLASSES? _________________________________________________________________ School of Cleveland Ballet holds Adult Ballet classes every week on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Classes are only $15.00 each To reserve your spot please contact info(a)clevelandballet.org

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Call for Instructors for Zoom Art Classes and Webinars
by Shaker Arts Council 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

*Call for Art Instructors: **Seeking Artists for Zoom Art Classes* TThe Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) invites local artists, artisans and art aficionados to submit proposals to teach online art classes that will be offered after-school and weekends during the months of September and October. These courses will be presented via SHAC’s Zoom account as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions. These community classes can cover any artistic genre, for example: dance, cake decorating, jewelry making, painting, writing, drawing, improvisation, music theory, scrapbooking, or even juggling. Classes can be 1-day workshops or multiple days, depending on the course content. Applications will be reviewed by the SHAC selection committee upon receipt. The final deadline is August 28, 2020. Applicants will be notified after review by the SHAC selection committee. Instructors will receive 60% of the tuition collected for the course. Typically, tuition is $10/1 or 1.5 hour class or $15/2 or 2.5 hour class. *Entry requirements:* Complete the application form – *download application form here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-application.html>.* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Preference will be given to Shaker Arts Council members. Become a member here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/membership-form.html> *Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Deadline*: August 28, 2020 Applicants will be notified after review by the selection committee. *Submit by Email: *info(a)shakerartscouncil.org *For details and questions, please contact:* Amara Romano, Administrative Assistant info(a)shakerartscouncil.org, <info(a)shakerartscouncil.org>216.916.9360 ------------------------------ *Call for Presenters: * *Seeking Presentations for Zoom Webinars* The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) invites local community members to submit proposals for arts-related lectures/webinars that will be offered during late September and OctThese events will be presented via Shaker Arts Council’s Zoom account as a part of *Stay-in-Place Productions*. Webinars will be free and open to the public. SHAC will not be able to compensate presenters; however, we hope that this opportunity to share your expertise will help give you exposure and promote your business. Webinars will be scheduled for one-hour slots. The format will begin with presentations and will be followed with a questions and answer period. Examples of topics include: · How to write contracts between artists and patrons · How to sell your art on Etsy · Managing stress with the arts · Navigating your arts career *Entry requirements:* Complete the application form – *download application form here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/webinar-application.html>.* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Preference will be given to Shaker Arts Council members. Become a member here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/membership-form.html> *Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Deadline*: August 28, 2020 Applicants will be notified after review by the selection committee. *Submit by Email: *info(a)shakerartscouncil.org *For details and questions, please contact:* Amara Romano, Administrative Assistant info(a)shakerartscouncil.org, <info(a)shakerartscouncil.org>216.916.9360 *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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Lauren Gunderson's THE REVOLUTIONISTS this Saturday
by Richard Zenk 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

On SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND (ONLY), see one of the best shows written by Lauren Gunderson: THE REVOLUTIONISTS. Four badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. TO PURCHASE TICKETS to the play online, send a donation to the following email: equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com through Paypal or Venmo. The suggested ticket price is $10 per household, but donate what you can. Specify which organization should receive your donation. You will then receive an email with a YouTube link beginning on Friday evening. You can watch the show anytime between midnight and 11:59 pm on August 22nd, EST. Give yourself a 2-hour window to view. Equality Productions will distribute 100% of the donations. The talented group of women who volunteered their talents to raise money for worthy organizations: Olympe de Gouges - Olivia King (Akron, Ohio) Charlotte Corday - Caitlin (Cat) Feldman - (Maple, Canada) Marie Antoinette - Melissa Morris (Toronto, Canada) Marianne Angelle - Jailyn Harris (Cleveland, Ohio) Our stage manager: Faith Roush (Kent, Ohio) Our director: Lana Sugarman (North Canton, Ohio) All those involved in the production have selected three organizations to receive your donations: Black Theatre Workshop - https://www.blacktheatreworkshop.ca/ <https://www.blacktheatreworkshop.ca/donate-to-btw/> - Black Theatre Workshop’s mission is to promote and produce Black theatre that educates, entertains, and inspires. The company strives to create a greater cross-cultural understanding by challenging its audience and the status quo. As Canada’s longest-running Black theatre company, it maintains a high level of integrity and creativity. Elevating the representation of Black Canadian artists, the company bridges cultural barriers – uniting hearts, minds, and communities. Black Women's Health Imperative - https://bwhi.org/ - Since 1983, Black Women's Health Imperative has been the only national organization dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of our nation’s 21 million Black women and girls – physically, emotionally, and financially. Seat of the Pants - https://seatofthepants.org <https://seatofthepants.org/donate> - Seat of the Pants is a band of storytellers who bring theatrical productions to varied locations around Northeast Ohio; we’re most “at home” when “on the road.” The choice to roam allows us to focus all our resources on telling tales, truthfully and beautifully; share compelling narratives in unique spaces and vibrant communities and develop an aesthetic rooted in imaginative staging and human connection.

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NEW Dance Arts' Opens Full Time Tremont Studio Location!
by Regina Pietraroia 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

Dance Arts brings Ballet to Tremont Neighborhood Since moving to her first apartment on Professor Avenue in 2010, local professional dancer Regina Pietraroia has dreamt of bringing a studio to the area. On a bike ride during the long months of Covid-quarantine, she passed a building that sparked a sense of possibility on the corner of West 5th and Jefferson. Three weeks later, when the storefront windows were revealed, she knew it was time to make the call. Dance Arts has had a studio location in North Royalton for four years, where dancers of all ages study with professional instructors and have the opportunity to perform at a variety of venues around Northeast Ohio. Prior to opening her school, Regina performed professionally with several companies in the area, including Ohio Dance Theatre. She continued to perform as a freelance artist, until Covid-19 cancelled all of her spring and summer shows...but it was that added downtime that allowed Ms. Pietraroia to notice this incredible opportunity. Pietraroia began teaching dance in the Tremont neighborhood in 2012, under the name “Miss Regina’s Ballerinas.” Over the years, her classes have served families from all over the near west side of Cleveland, and the city of Lakewood. As the areas of Ohio City, Detroit-Shoreway, and Tremont have all continued to develop, Ms. Pietraroia sees there is a real need for more family-oriented activities, and hopes her new studio can provide a place for the community to safely come together. Ms. Pietraroia is excited about contributing to the vibrant scene of artists in the neighborhood she calls home. The Tremont studio, *located at 2431 W. 5th St., * will be hosting an Open House event on Saturday, August 29th, from 1-6 p.m. Families are invited to stop by to check out the facility and register for fall classes. There will be free sample classes for kids at 2:00 and 3:00 (space is limited, pre-registration required). At 7 p.m., a live performance will be streamed from the location. All attendees will be expected to wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For more information, contact Regina at 440-230-9018 or DanceArtsbyRegina(a)gmail.com, or visit the website danceartsbyregina.com. *Regina Pietraroia* *Artistic Director**, Dance Arts by Regina* *North Royalton: *10670 Royalton Road | N Royalton, OH 44133 | 440-230-9018 *Cleveland/Tremont: *2431 W. 5th Street | Cleveland, OH 44113 www.danceartsbyregina.com Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/danceartsbyregina> and Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/danceartsbyregina>

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Act Out! Playwriting Workshop with Dr. Mary E. Weems
by Playwrights Local 17 Aug '20

17 Aug '20

Playwrights Local & Literary Cleveland Present *Act Out!* *A Playwriting Workshop* *With Dr. Mary E. Weems* September 10, 17, and 24, and October 1 (Thursdays) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conducted online/remotely via Zoom $120 ($80 for Literary Cleveland members) In this virtual, interactive 4-session, 2-hour workshop, Dr. Mary Weems will share her technique for writing monologues and short plays as political acts. Participants are asked to bring one to three social issues (racism, the Pandemic, transphobia, religious intolerance, sexism, the environment, poverty, etc) they would like to address in writings for the stage. *Registration at Literary Cleveland* https://www.litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/act-out-playwriting-workshop *About Playwrights Local* Playwrights Local is a theater company in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. We offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Learn more about programs such as our Young Playwrights Collective <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/young-playwrights-collective-ypc/> and our annual Open Call for Submissions <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/submissions/> at http://playwrightslocal.org/. Make your tax-deductible contributions to our 501(c)(3) group at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/donate/. *About the Instructor* Dr. Mary E. Weems' is a poet, playwright, author, performer, imagination-intellect theorist, and social/cultural foundations scholar. Weems is the author of thirteen books including Blackeyed: Plays and Monologues (2015), five chapbooks, most notably “white” (Wick Award), and numerous poems, articles and book chapters. In 2015 Weems was awarded a Cleveland Arts Prize for her full-length drama MEAT.

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Careers In The Music Industry: Zoom panel discussion on 8/21/20 at 6:00 pm
by Sona Nixon 17 Aug '20

17 Aug '20

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Live theater returns to Northeast Ohio
by Bob Abelman 17 Aug '20

17 Aug '20

Live theater has returned to Northeast Ohio, courtesy of Akron's Ohio Shakespeare Festival and its production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised].” All it took, according to artistic director Nancy Cates and director Tess Burgler, was an extraordinarily committed cast, a secured outdoor property capable of accommodating 70 patrons, and a bubble. For the full story go to: bobabelmanblog.com/blog/live-theater-returns-courtesy-of-akrons-osf.

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