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Cellist Needed For Music Video
by John E. Thomas 11 Aug '20

11 Aug '20

Cello player (cellist) needed to pantomime play for music video shooting at a Cleveland area beach this Thursday 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Perdiem will be paid and screen credit will be given at end of video. Send headshot, resume, and video playing cello to: creativelicensing(a)me.com

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Live Streamed Japanese Music
by Miki Saito 11 Aug '20

11 Aug '20

If you love Japan or would like to know more about Japanese music, check out… Miki Saito: Music of Japan (Live streamed on August 9, 2020) Hosted by ORMACO and Wadsworth Public Library https://www.facebook.com/miki.saito.1848/videos/3566347540092160 <https://www.facebook.com/miki.saito.1848/videos/3566347540092160> Kokiriko bushi (こきりこ節） Uchide odorou (うちで踊ろう） Koto Introduction video （お琴の紹介動画） Ellie, my love (いとしのエリー） Soran bushi（ソーラン節） Taiko Intro (担ぎおけ太鼓） Shin'nen -信念 (Original composition) 作曲：斎藤みき Naruto - Sadness and Sorrow Shinobue Intro (篠笛紹介） Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) Hana's song (Original composition) 作曲：斎藤みき Enjoy the show! Miki Saito saitomusic.com

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Checking In
by Cleveland City Dance 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

Are you looking for nurturing dance teachers? Call or email Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222Cleveland 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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Seeking director for virtual Ragtime
by Nina Fisher 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

MAD* Factory Theatre Co is accepting applications for those that wish to volunteer to direct the musical Ragtime! Interested parties should email a directing resume and a brief statement on why you would like to direct this particular show, on a virtual platform, to: themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com by Wednesday August 12th. Questions can be directed to the same email address. Thank you!

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Theatre on the Spectrum Presents: Mario's New Friend
by Kiersten van der Zyden 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

*Theatre on the Spectrum invites you to* *Mario’s New Friend **by Samir J Hammoud* *August 21st & 22nd at 7:30 p.m.* Performed virtually via Zoom. True friendship overcomes jealousy, and happiness wins over fear in this new play by The Center for Applied Drama and Autism’s resident playwright, Samir J Hammoud. Samir has been writing plays since childhood. He maintains a database of characters that number in the thousands. His plays are a mashup of pop culture influences drawn from movies, television, video games, story books and favorite toys. Samir began taking acting classes with the Center for Applied Drama and Autism after high school. Now 27 years old, Samir has been a company member of Theatre on the Spectrum for three years. His goals in life are to be an actor, writer, director, and producer. The actors in this production are all members of Theatre on the Spectrum, the performance wing of The Center for Applied Drama and Autism. *Purchase your ticket today at*: https://mariosnewfriend.eventbrite.com The Center for Applied Drama and Autism (CADA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring the growth and empowerment of diverse individuals on the autism spectrum through theatre-based programming and performance. *Kiersten van der Zyden* Marketing Intern, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* *Email: kiersten(a)centerforada.org <kiersten(a)centerforada.org>* *Web: centerforada.org <http://centerforada.org>*

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Center for Applied Drama and Autism - Online Fall Drama Classes
by Kiersten van der Zyden 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

*The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* *Enrollment now open for our online Fall Classes* The Center for Applied Drama and Autism (CADA) is dedicated to inspiring the growth and empowerment of diverse individuals on the autism spectrum through theatre-based programming. In response to Covid-19, we have transitioned to exclusively offering online classes, camps, and workshops allowing our students to participate and create from the comfort of their own homes! Registration is open for our upcoming fall drama classes! Each camp is $100 for a one-week session. Registering multiple children? Ask us about our sibling discount! *All the World’s A Stage – Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - Noon* *September 12th – November 14th, Ages 8 - 16* Theatre games and activities are designed to promote social skills and emotional development. Class size is limited to 6 students. New students and their parents will meet with the teachers prior to the start of the class for a get-to-know-you session. *Next Stage Transitions Workshop – Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – Noon* *September 12th – November 14th, Teens and Young Adults.* Recommended for teens and young adults going through life transitions. A drama class focused on individual growth through collaboration. Each student’s unique abilities will be incorporated within a group performance piece developed over ten weeks. Family and friends will be invited to attend on the final day of sharing. *Comedy Class – Mondays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* *September 14th – November 16th, Teens and Adults* Explore all aspects of comedy including improv, joke telling, stand-up comedy, sketch writing, comic monologues, and slapstick comedy teams. This course will culminate in a live performance to share with family and friends. *Improv for All – Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* *September 15th – November 17th, Teens and Adults* A beginning improv class for teens and adults of all abilities: learn the basics of improv right from the comfort of your home. Learn how to create characters, build scenes, and learn what "yes and" is all about. *The Writers’ Room – Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* *September 16th – November 18th, Teens and Adults* Engage in a collaborative writing project to create a pilot comedy video to appear on YouTube. This course will cover the basics of comedy writing. *Speak the Speech – Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* *September 17th – November 19th, Teens and Adults* Explore Shakespeare's words and speeches as vehicles through which communication can be made more accessible and enjoyable. This is an excellent class for improving speech and articulation as well as for fostering an appreciation for the wisdom and wit of William Shakespeare’s characters and stories *Beginning Acting for Adults – Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.* *September 17th – November 19th, Teens and Adults* Covering the essential basics of the actors’ toolkit, this class will provide physical and vocal training, plus monologue and scene work. For more information or to register for one of our upcoming camps, visit: http://www.centerforada.org/classes.html *Kiersten van der Zyden* Marketing Intern, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* *Email: kiersten(a)centerforada.org <kiersten(a)centerforada.org>* *Web: centerforada.org <http://centerforada.org>*

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Auditions: "The Flying Doctor" - virtual production by Equality Productions
by Richard Zenk 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

Equality Productions happily announces auditions for the virtual production of the comedy "The Flying Doctor" by Molière directed by Gabriel Brosius. Hilarious? Absolutely. Commedia and The Marx Brothers meet modern humor? Heck yeah. A couple of lines in French to tie the piece back to its roots? Sure, why not? This director's take on the play will be collaborative and inventive. So audition on Sunday, August 16th from 5-8P or Monday, August 17th from 6-8P. Please prepare one of the sides available on the sign-up page. You may also present a comedic monologue up to one minute as well. Sign up at this link (note the audition times are listed in CST): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4EABA62DABFD0-theflying. Then please email your theater resume and headshot to the director at gmbrosius(a)gmail.com prior to your audition. Callbacks are scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th from 6-8P. If that time does not work for you, please let the director know at the time of your audition. Non-union. This production will be done as a fundraiser and therefore these roles will not be paid. All rehearsals will take place online in a Zoom format. The tentative rehearsal schedule is 3-4 rehearsals a week for 4 weeks starting on Saturday, August 22th. Actors will not be called for every rehearsal. The show will be recorded in late September. Synopsis: Lucile wants to marry Valère, but her father Gorgibus says no. Fortunately, Gorgibus is quite dense, so Valère gets his servant Sganarelle to help. Sganarelle, desperate to earn a buck or two, pretends to be a doctor, recommending that Lucile goes to a place where she can “hang” with Valère. Mayhem and mischief quickly ensue when Sganarelle is spotted by Gorgibus in his servant garb. He spins a tale of a doctor and his twin brother and all of a sudden he’s jumping back and forth through a window to deceive good ol’ Gorgibus. Equality Productions encourages submissions from artists with a broad range of backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities, ages, and genders/gender identities. This production is open to variation regarding the age and gender of the characters. Below is the original format, but please audition for whichever part(s) you desire. Characters: Sganarelle: Young man. Servant to Valère who pretends to be a doctor. Just trying his best. Clever. Eager to please. Valère: Young man. Deeply romantic. Stubborn and short-sighted. Lucile: Young woman in love with Valère. Blinded by love. Desperate for respect and autonomy from her father. Sabine: Young woman. Cousin to Lucile. Smart, quick-thinking, loyal. Lawyer: An older man. Supportive, loves the sound of his own voice. Would absolutely define himself as a sapiosexual. Gros-Renè: A young man. Respects honesty above all else. Valet to Gorgibus Gorgibus: An older man. Stubborn. Dense.

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THE REVOLUTIONISTS - August 22nd - Virtual Production
by Richard Zenk 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

On SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 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 view the play online, send a donation to the following email: equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com through Paypal or Venmo. The suggested donation is $10, but donate what you can. Specify which organization should receive your donation. Equality Productions will distribute 100% of the donations. You will then receive a link and can watch the show anytime between midnight to 11:59 pm on August 22nd EST. Give yourself a 2-hour window to view. The talented group of women who volunteered their talents to raise money for worthy organizations is: Charlotte Corday - Caitlin (Cat) Feldman (Maple, Ontario) Marianne Angelle - Jailyn Harris (Cleveland, Ohio) Marie Antoinette - Melissa Morris (Toronto, Canada) Olympe de Gouges - Olivia King (Akron, Ohio) Stage manager: Faith Roush (Kent, Ohio) Director: Lana Sugarman (North Canton, Ohio) Join the cast and creative team for a Talkback and Post-Show Celebration on Sunday, August 23rd from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm EST to offer feedback and ask questions about our online process. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/574500419866731/. 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/> - Its 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. 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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Virtual auditions for virtual RAGTIME
by Nina Fisher 09 Aug '20

09 Aug '20

What: Auditions for Ragtime When: Through August 21st Where: On video! Who: Performers ages 10 and up Details: Please email a video no longer than 1 minute of yourself singing a portion of any song you would like, using a karaoke backtrack (or a pianist if you like/have access to one.) No acapella selections please. If finding or using accompaniment is a barrier, please contact us so we can help. Include in the email of your submission your name and contact info. Email video submissions to themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com. If you are having trouble, or if you have any questions, contact us at the same email address so we can work something out. Book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty. Produced with permission from Music Theatre International. **This production will be rehearsed and recorded entirely online, and be streamed November 6th through 15th**

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First Cleveland Independent Film Production to employ masks as part of film props
by Johnny Wu 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

For Immediate Release August 8, 2020 Cleveland, OH - As the world slowly begins to reopen, businesses have had to adapt to insure that they follow State and CDC recommendations for a safe environment. For independent filmmaking, this process is untested and difficult to implement. Filmmaker Johnny Wu and his team have devised a creative way to incorporate masks into their film production, using them as part of the props for the talent. Wu's is currently in preproduction of his new action sci-fi film Wu Li The Society. The plan is for this feature film to be in production filming all over Ohio on weekends from late September to December, 2020. The film will include the typical safety preparations that States and CDC mandate. The creative twist is that the actors will be wearing masks in front of the camera as part of the storyline. "We tried to find a way to make sure we can move forward and film while the actors can continue to be safe" said Director Johnny K. Wu, locally known award winning filmmaker. Wu is also a civic leader, co-founder of The Cleveland Asian Festival and producer of many large events in Cleveland. "We thought why not have our feature action film story take place during the year 2050 when radiation, pollution and viruses are rampant in the world and masks are required for people to breathe…" Wu's previous feature, Wu Xia 2 The Code is currently being distributed worldwide by High Octane Pictures, rebranded as Immortal Combat The Code. The Code is also a sci-fi action feature where people need a bio-communicator embedded into their wrist to be able to breathe or communicate with each other. The film will be available to purchase starting September 1st in the United States. Johnny and his team had been planning for Wu Lin The Society since January of this year, but then Covid-19 hit. This led to a change in the movie story. He and his team decided to explore the possibility of having actors wearing masks in front of the camera. "It would be something new and challenging for the actors, not only they have to be able to act and perform, but they need to be able to express their emotions while wearing a mask and through their eyes…" Wu said. "For the fight sequences, we will still have rehearsals and practices, but now we are using web conference first and then perhaps 1 or 2 in person meetings with masks used. And on set, every day we will continue to follow the rules set forth by our State and CDC, like routine temperature check, social distancing when not in front of camera, avoid touching others people's equipment, constantly hand sanitizing and equipment sanitizing, etc. We created a 5 page long safety guidelines that all cast and crew need to read and agreed upon before joining this production and a daily surveys for contact tracing." Wu and his team found a way to utilize masks for their film. Wu says, "For our film Wu Lin The Society, we will have actors wearing different masks based on their roles, some masks you can see their mouth, others with a visor protection and then there are those face shields and others. I think we are the first low-to-no-budget independent film that will embrace wearing masks and having it throughout the entire film as part of the props, and we will be able to do it following safety guidelines while being able to perform." The feature film currently is running a crowdfunding campaign to help raise support to help with expenses such as food for cast/crew during production, props, heating supplies (as they will be filming in cold weather), and others. For more information about their crowdfunding endeavor, visit https://igg.me/at/supportwulin For more information about Wu Lin The Society feature film, join their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wulinthemovie or their Instagram at https://instagram.com/wulinthemovie Contact Johnny Wu Office: 216.539.4634 johnny(a)mdifilm.com ### -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com [1] youtube.com/mdifilm inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Producer (2015-2020) 75th Cleveland Cultural Gardens' One World Day August 30, 2020, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org [2] Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 22-23, 2021 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Links: ------ [1] http://www.mdifilm.com [2] http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

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