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Registration Open for Heights Youth Theatre's Summer Classroom
by Pamela Fine 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

*Registration is now open for Heights Youth Theatre's summer classroom!* *Stay engaged this summer!* *HYT's annual summer programs have now been adapted for online participation for Summer 2020!* Heights Youth Theatre brings you the opportunity to experience a summer filled with theatre magic no matter where you are. HYT is excited to provide online interactive acting skills and performance-based classes to keep your kids moving and their creative brains working through the summer. This summer we are also offering several technical theatre options too! Students from near and far can enjoy HYT's virtual theatre programs from their own homes this summer. *FULL CLASS SCHEDULE/ REGISTER HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tu90ZvHicjAof6oBcl6QwxARd2giY1_zLjCqCWA_-D2t…>* *NEW STREAMLINED REGISTRATION, DIGITAL CLASSROOM, PARENT, AND STUDENT PORTALS!* Have questions/ need assistance? Give us a call at *(216)-395-4989**Summer Hours:* Monday-Friday 11:30 am-4:00 pm

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Virtual Ballet Barre Class (Donation Base) - SIGN UP TODAY!
by Rebecca Leuszler 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

JOIN US FOR A WEEKLY CLASS! The Movement Project is thinking everyday of ways to help connect and support Cleveland's dancers and movers as we navigate the months to come. Virtual Ballet Class Thursday June 4th 10:00am (Donation Based) Ballet Barre: Body Awareness Taught by Co-Artistic Director Rebecca Leuszler .This class will focus on body care and awareness while moving through fundamental ballet barre exercises. We will use the power of listening to connect with what our bodies need by diving back to basics, focusing on pathways and finding new ways to care for our bodies through mindful listening methods. CONTACT US TO JOIN! Here Are Ways To SIGN UP Send Rebecca your email address at Rebecca(a)themovementproject.org Sign-up --> www.themovementproject.org/virtual-classes <http://www.themovementproject.org/virtual-classes?fbclid=IwAR2YZczsPa87yNt8…> We ask that if you are interested in taking class with us that you contact us directly by Wednesdays before 10am. Once we receive your email we will send you an official invitation to our Virtual Thursday Morning Class on Google Hangouts! All virtual classes will be donation based through our GoFundMe Charity page "Help support The Movement Project Covid-19 Relief Fund." Before or after class please consider donating to our relief fund if you are able. Any amount would be greatly appreciated during this time. https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/the-movement-project-covid-19-re…

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Shining Star CLE 2020- AUDITIONS ARE OPEN! The show MUST go on...ONLINE! ONLY ONE MONTH left to audition.
by Renee Greller 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Love to sing? Want to win a college scholarship? Then participate in Shining Star CLE 2020- a Northeast Ohio* high school student solo-singing competition! It's easy and free to enter- upload your video audition to shiningstarcle.org between now and July 1, 2020. ALL GENRES OF MUSIC ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Rock, Rap, R&B, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Punk, you name it! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are making changes to the format of The Finals, but the SHOW MUST GO ON and the Top 10 Finalists will perform and compete in a virtual fashion (details forthcoming) at The Finals Performance & Competition on Sunday, September 13, 2020. We are thrilled to announce that we have a new artistic director, Connor O'Brien<http://connorbogart.com/>. To learn more, visit shiningstarcle.org * 216.910.2652 * rgreller(a)montefiorecare.org<mailto:rgreller@montefiorecare.org>. *Must have a 2021-2024 graduation date, must be from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage or Summit Counties, home-schooled students included.

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Director Search for Virtual Plays
by Richard Zenk 31 May '20

31 May '20

Equality Productions in Ohio seeks applications from theater directors for their virtual productions to stream July through September: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART TWO by Lucas Hnath HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson Optionally, the director can recommend one other play that s/he would like to direct that would work well in a Zoom-like environment. Equality Productions (Facebook page: Equality Productions in Cincinnati OH) has produced and streamed several productions, including PYGMALION and GOD OF CARNAGE as a fundraiser for community theaters. Recently a Cincinnati news station did a segment on Equality Productions: https://www.wcpo.com/marketplace/positively-cincinnati/all-the-worlds-a-sta… Interested directors can send their theater director resume and their first and second choices of the above mentioned plays (along with an alternate play title) by June 15th to: equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com Thank you for your consideration in applying to a director. Richard

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ON-LINE VOICE LESSONS
by Sharon Shaffer 30 May '20

30 May '20

Hello Musicians, Artists, and Friends! I’m SharonShaffer, Some of you may know me as a performer, some of you may know me as aconductor and some of you may know me as a voice teacher. But didyou know that I am now offering ON-LINE LESSONS? Ioffer lessons in Voice/Breathing technique, theory/harmony, sight-singing,music reading, audition prep, repertoire choice, and choral conducting. ZOOM,FACE-TIME, DUO, WHAT'SAPP, and more… you can useyour phone, laptop, I-pad or PC. Seemy website for more details: https://www.shaffervoicestudio.com/ Look me up on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmq2Mx_o7uZBZ-olvbOO3A/videos?vie… for examples of me singing, conducting and of my studentsperforming. AND, Since these are trying times for all of us… it'spay-what-you-can! We could all use some music back in our lives, and whenhas it been more affordable? Yours inHEALTH, Sharonbellissimasop(a)sbcglobal.net

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HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE - Summer SHOWCASE and ONLINE Training Classes begin June 15th, 2020
by Beatrice Katz 29 May '20

29 May '20

*HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE - Summer ONLINE Training Classes begin June 15th* *Be part of the 2020 HBTI SHOWCASE!* Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI), now in its 8th year, is conservatory style performing arts training for young people from 1st grade through college. HBTI, as part of the Performing Arts Department at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, Ohio offers a challenging curriculum of acting, dance and voice This summer we are offering *online classes *in "Acting for the Camera", "Act the Song" and Dance. Dance will include ballet, musical theatre repertoire and lyrical. Classes begin June 15th and run through July 2nd. Students in grades 7th-12th will have class from 9 AM - 12, those in grades 4th-6th will have classes from 12 - 3 PM. *The BIG , BIG, Big news is we will developing** a SHOWCASE, featuring all the session 1 students. BE A PART OF HBTI HISTORY!* *Registration is currently open.* *Cost for this 3 week program is $340.* *Go to: www.hb.edu/summer <http://www.hb.edu/summer> to register today! * *For more information about this program you can click this link HBTI session 1 and SHOWCASE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MA6B7Reczw-s3fTgXegmfKmiJKyyEJ67PmS…>* If you have additional questions email HBTI director, Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu --

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Wake Up Wake Up and Live Moment! More inspirational messages to transform your life (and help us get through these troubled times)
by sue holland johnson 29 May '20

29 May '20

Wake Up and Live Moment! More inspirational messages to transform your life (and help us get through these troubled times) Try saying these affirmations to lift your spirits. Speak on behalf of your children's, family, friends, and co-workers spirits, now and 'forever.'Share the affirmations with your children and loved ones. Have them create their own. For your children, this will help them learn more about who they are and develop into strong individuals. TODAY, I . . . "I open up my own power. I open up my heart. I accept the miracle that frees me to live a life of purpose. I pray that w e all become free to live lives of purpose." Previous Affirmations to add to your repertoire. . "I forgive the past. I am free from the past. I surrender the past to the Holy Spirit. I give myself permission to begin, again. I makeover my life." . "I put 'smiles and light' into my life. This makes me healthy, happy, feel good about myself and puts me at peace with God, myself and the Universe." . "I trust God, (Creator, Almighty, Allah, Buddha, Divine Intelligence, Yahweh, etc.). I am at peace." . "I thank God for everything. (Great and small.)" . "I choose health of my body, mind, emotions and spirit." . "I pray / meditate on life and love." . "I am on my journey to a pure heart." . "I use my miracle power to create my best life." . "I start seeing myself as I want the world to see me." . "I am connected to my Higher Power. I am still and Know." . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Camp Mercury
by Mercury Theatre Company 29 May '20

29 May '20

INTO THE UNKNOWN: Disney Legends Virtual Camp Into the Unknown focuses on dramatic play to explore characters, settings, and themes with an interdisciplinary approach, including visual art, movement, books, and music. Students must be Ages 6 by the first day of camp. Build a snowman with Anna, voyage the ocean with Maui, or create memories with Joy and Sadness! Explore Disney characters to step into a whole new world of make believe. Age: Rising 6-10 Dates: June 15-July 20. Every Monday at 10:00 am. Time: 45 min Tuition: $75.00 (South Euclid Residents 15% Discount. Economic Hardship Scholarships are available.) Nothing will be needed to be purchased for this camp. Students need access to a computer and Zoom. To register for this session: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MercurySummerStockdbaMercuryTheatreCompany… THE GREATEST SHOW: Virtual Theatre Camp This is the Greatest Show ONLINE! In the 8 weeks students will learn two new musical dance routines and 1 musical theatre song from the film The Greatest Showman. This class is great for beginning and intermediate levels of theatre, music and dance. Being online specifically challenges the young artist to stay within their own space while dancing, learn how to emote realistically with a camera that captures everything and be adaptive in any situation. At the end of the 8 weeks students will be performance ready! They will record their performances before the last class and will have their performance watched by the whole class. Age: Rising 11-18 Dates: June 16-August 4. Every Tuesday at 10:00 am Time: 55 min Tuition: $100.00 (South Euclid Residents 15% Discount. Economic Hardship Scholarships are available.) Nothing will be needed to be purchased for this camp. Students need access to Youtube outside of class. Students need to have capability to video record. (i.e. phone, laptop, tablet, camera) To register for this session: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MercurySummerStockdbaMercuryTheatreCompany… ACTING FOR THE CAMERA: Virtual Film Camp Make the transition from stage to film! In just 8 weeks gain invaluable tools for understanding the subtle mannerisms that are critical for on-camera work. Learn to read, prepare for, and perform commercial auditions with professional input, direction, and feedback. Age: Rising 13-18 Dates: June 17-August 5. Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Time: 55 min Tuition: $100.00 (South Euclid Residents 15% Discount. Economic Hardship Scholarships are available.) Nothing will be needed to be purchased for this camp. Students need to have capability to video record. (i.e. phone, laptop, tablet, camera) To register for this session: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MercurySummerStockdbaMercuryTheatreCompany… GUIDELINES FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING * To respect privacy, when creating accounts for your student on platforms like Zoom, please refrain from using last names. * Do your best to ensure your student has a quiet space from which they can participate. * In group sessions, it is helpful if microphones are muted until it is time to participate. The teacher will unmute or mute microphones as they see fit. * Be mindful of device charge level- it may be best to plug in to ensure your device doesn’t run out of charge. * The student will have a better experience if they could use a tablet or a computer. The larger the screen- the better and easier the experience for your student. * It is helpful if the student is lit from the front where possible. Avoid back lighting wherever possible. Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Zoom Flamenco Dance Classes in June
by Alice Blumenfeld 29 May '20

29 May '20

*Alice Blumenfeld/ABREPASO flamenco present Flamenco Classes on Zoom! * *Get moving, feel inspired, and find joy through this unique Spanish dance form! 💃* *Mondays - Flamenco Fundamentals 6-7pm EST* This class is for beginners up to professionals. We'll go over basic flamenco technique and rhythms and learn short sequences. No shoes necessary. This is all about the "aire"--the feel of flamenco. No need for shoes or a special floor. We'll learn choreography in the style known as fandangos this month. *Thursdays - Technique Toolbox 6-7pm EST* This open-level class will teach a variety of flamenco exercises for hands, arms, and feet to develop flexibility, stability, strength, and musicality. Then we'll apply those techniques to the dance style known as alegrías. *TO REGISTER, email: aliceblumenfeld(a)gmail.com <aliceblumenfeld(a)gmail.com>* Classes function on a drop-in basis. You can take one or all the classes in the series. Suggested Donation: $10/class -or- pay what you can Preferred payment method is PayPal via www.aliceblumenfeld.com/donate -- *Alice Blumenfeld, MFA* Artistic & Executive Director, ABREPASO Flamenco Writer, Educator, Dance Maker www.aliceblumenfeld.com "To be alive: not just the carcass But the spark. That's crudely put, but… If we're not supposed to dance, Why all this music?" --Gregory Orr

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Berko: CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE, BECK CENTER & PHSQUARE UPDATES, HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, EQUITY SETS RULES FOR THEATRES TO OPEN, PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL and more!
by Roy Berko 29 May '20

29 May '20

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* To read the newest of my columns about local and national entertainment events offered on-line, information about CLE theatres, and other arts recommendations. To read the 5/29/2020 column go to: www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info/> •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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