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The Great Gatsby opens at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild
by Geauga Lyric Theater Guild operations 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

The Great Gatsby opens Friday March 6th at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild. The show runs through March 22, 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays. Based on the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Directed by Mark Cipra This show features renowned clarinetist, John Richmond, on musical accompaniment. Come get in the Roaring Twenties mood! For tickets see the website, geaugatheater.org -- 440-286-2255 operations(a)geaugatheater.org geaugatheater.org

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Call for Art
by New World Performance Lab 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

WHO: Womxn and non-binary folks of all races, gender identities, ages, and abilities. WHAT: Songs, spoken word, stage play/screenplay excerpts, stand-up comedy, choreographed movement, visual art (display space limited), etc. DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS: Sunday, March 15th Join New World Performance Lab for our next Lunar Meet-Up. <https://www.facebook.com/events/503174170395403/?notif_t=aymt_upsell_tip&no…> This is an inclusive event celebrating the feminine, creating space for local, feminine identifying artists. If you identify as womxn+ and wish to participate on Friday, March 20th, submit your information to admin(a)nwplab.com. Please include your NAME, CONTACT INFO, and DETAILS about your piece. *Why Womxn+?* Because this space is for trans, non-binary, and cisgender folk. Because this space is for people of all races, cultures, and colors. Because this space is for all ages and abilities. New World Performance Lab 220 South Balch Street Akron, Oh 44302

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LIVE Podcast recording Feb. 24 at CPT - Free Admission!
by Mindy Herman 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

*Please join us for a LIVE Recording:* *The* *Mystery* *of* *Easter* *Island* *podcast* *FREE ADMISSION!* *Monday, February 24th * *7:00pm* *The Church at Cleveland Public Theatre* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6407 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 Join us for a live recording of Episode 2 (“Building Mana”) of *The Mystery of Easter Island, *a new audio fiction podcast based on the extraordinary life of ethnographer Katherine Routledge. *The Mystery of Easter Island* follows Routledge as she travels from England, spends more than a year on Easter Island, and then travels back home — where, celebrated, she struggles with incipient mental illness and to recreate the sense of purpose she felt on the island. Routledge made significant progress in unraveling the enigmas of Easter Island’s forgotten culture, its un-deciphered language and its famous stone “giant heads.” *The Mystery of Easter Island *was a Fiction Podcast Finalist at the Austin Film Festival. *FEATURING:* Christine McBurney, Brian Pedaci, Andrew Narten, John Busser, Amiee Collier and more, with live foley by Andy Tarr Written by Justin Glanville Directed by Mindy Childress Herman Sound Design and Original Music by Obediya Jones-Darrell *The Mystery of Easter Island* is produced by Footsteps Media in partnership with Cleveland Public Theatre. Listen to the pilot or learn more about the series at www.footstepsmediallc.com *ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM:* Justin Glanville is a public radio and television reporter/producer for ideastream, the PBS and NPR affiliate in Cleveland, and has previously worked as a reporter for The Associated Press, as an urban planner, and an independent producer for Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen. His pilot script for *The Mystery of Easter Island* was a finalist in the 2017 Austin International Film Festival fiction podcast competition. His previous fiction podcast, *Munchen, Minnesota*, followed a gay librarian, his daughter, and an urban planner battling a supernatural invasion in the Upper Midwest. You can check out more of his work at http://www.oursidewalk.com and http://www.justinglanville.com. Mindy Childress Herman is a director and producer who specializes in collaborating with writers to develop new work in theatre, television and audio drama. Over the past 20 years she has worked professionally as a theatre director, producer, performer, stage manager, staff member and board member. She directed and produced several critically-acclaimed site specific tours for Charenton Theatre Company, where she served as Producing Director for three seasons. Since 2007, she has been the Director of The Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre, a monthly series that supports new work by playwrights, poets and screenwriters. She previously collaborated with Glanville on the serialized fiction podcast *Munchen, Minnesota*. Obediya Jones-Darrell, the recipient of Cleveland Public Theatre's 2019-20 Kulas Theatre Composer Initiative, is a music composer, sound design artist and playwright who has won two National Campus and Community Radio Association Awards for his Canadian radio plays. His short film *Energy* won Outstanding Music Video in Cleveland’s Short Sweet Film Festival (2019), and he was recently named one of Canada’s 20 Emerging Diverse filmmakers by the Toronto Reelworld Film Festival. Mindy Childress Herman *www.footstepsmediallc.com <http://www.footstepsmediallc.com>*

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casting call for long running television show Super Hero 101
by Jeffrey Pix 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

The following is a casting call for a television show produced in Akron, Ohio. Here is a link to the website with links to current episodes.Superhero 101 | | | | | | | | | | | Superhero 101 | | | Production title: Super Hero 101 tv series Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent Project length: TV series Posted on: Production location: Akron, Ohio Production Company: Pixler Perfect Productions Director/Producer: Bryan Pixler Audition Location: 6755 Freedom Ave. NW North Canton OH Shooting Location: Akron, Ohio Email: pixperfprod(a)yahoo.com Compensation: Yes KEY DATES Auditions: March 21, 2020 10 AM - 4 PM (Please note all auditions will be given a specific time within this window. Please send your headshots and resumes to the above email address.) Call Backs: TBD Shooting Date: TBD Synopsis: Super Hero 101 is a movie host program. The Superheroes bring a light hearted atmosphere as they present some old forgotten movie serials. Some episodes may include a short film featuring that heroine. Character BIOS [ANUBUS] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-25] Anubus is wide eyed, kind of ditzy or naive and reads comic books to figure out how to be a hero. She was an egyptian princess, who was brought back to life when her amulet was placed around her neck in modern times. [LADY LIBERTY] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-35] Lady Liberty is a sweet, caring woman whose Ideals are based off her hero Marvelette. As a child she was bullied but found comfort in finding out everything she could about Marvelette. She found a scientist that worked on the original project to create Marvelette and after a bit of convincing he injected her with a formula that gave her super powers. [BLUE STREAK] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Blue streak is very fast in her actions as well as her speech. She became part of an experiment that stemmed from the original experiment that Marvelette went through. She volunteered to be injected with a new formula, the results of which gave her superspeed. [DR. FROST] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Dr. Frost is a scientific whiz. She creates gadgets and gizmos in the pursuit of crime fighting. One of her most important weapons is a freeze gun. She uses her scientific knowledge to fight crime. Her husband, a police officer, was killed by the mob. Her first case brought these murderers to justice. [GOLDEN GIRL] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Golden girl is a happy go lucky, good always triumphs over evil person. Luck seems to always be on her side. Her backstory has yet to be told. She doesn’t even know it herself. [SOLAR FLARE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Solar flare is very wide eyed to this world. She is not surprised by the amount of crime. As a princess on her home world, she was sent to our world to protect her from an evil overlord. As long as the overlord does not find her, her family is safe. [NUMA OF THE JUNGLE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Numa is highly intelligent and well educated. Her parents were missionaries to an African village in Mali. A band of diamond smugglers killed them leaving Numa to be raised by a shaman. She was sent to the U.S. to attend college at an early age, but returned to Africa to help and protect her adoptive people. [SCARLET ARROW] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Scarlet arrow is very meticulous and can pinpoint with accuracy other’s faults. She has no real superpowers, but after years of training and Olympic gold medals she became a master in archery and other archaic weapons. [SNOW LEOPARD] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Snow Leopard is always in the know. She is the twin sister of the Golden Panther, although they don’t know that. She was kidnapped at birth and raised as a criminal. She will quite frequently work for the side of good if it benefits her. She still fights her criminal tendencies. [GOLDEN PANTHER] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Golden panther is naïve, and always sees the best in people. She is the twin sister of the Snow Leopard. She is also the Snow Leopard’s greatest enemy. They do not know their relationship. She loves to work as part of a team. [SUBZERO] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] Subzero has a very icy personality. She was an executive to a make up company until one of her rivals used cryogenics to manufacture a better product. When she confronted this competitor, She was flash frozen and left for dead. When she was discovered and released, she maintained the power of cold. [THE DOLL] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-40] The Doll is highly energetic and positive. She worked for a scientist who used the mob to fund his research. When they came to collect, he was forced to use her as a guinea pig. His experiment worked making her the size of a doll. He continues to make amends by trying to find a cure. She uses her new condition as a means to fight crime.

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CASTING STUDENT FILM
by Karen Carr 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

ACTORS NEEDED FOR STUDENT FILM! **Tri-C Student Film A Rose for Maria is casting actors based in Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding areas** *Actors will receive IMDB credit/Role is non-paid *AUDITIONS ARE VIA VIDEO SUBMISSION* IF YOU FIT ONE OR MORE ROLES BELOW PLEASE EMAIL makingaroseformaria(a)gmail.com <mailto:makingaroseformaria@gmail.com> : - The role you are submitting - A recent headshot - Demo reel or resume. Audition instructions will then be emailed to you. (New actors are welcome to submit) FILMING BEGINS APRIL 3rd-APRIL 7th PLEASE SUBMIT BY MARCH 8th SYNOPSIS Arthur Foley died in 1956. After his death, he was given a job escorting other deceased to the next life. Sixty years later, he meets with Ernest, an old friend from the 50s who’s recently perished. The two chat about the horrors, beauty and connectedness of life as well as Arthur’s long-lost love Maria. ARTHUR (25-30): Caucasian Male (character traits - Old Hollywood charm, gentle, charismatic) Arthur’s a beautiful soul with the job of escorting the dead to Heaven. Before his death in 1956, he had a blooming yet hidden relationship with Maria, an African American woman. ERNEST (60+): African American Male (character traits - mellow, distant, grouchy) Ernest was Arthur’s close friend from the 1950s who’s in the process of dying. His desire is to stay on Earth a little longer so he’s very defensive when Arthur comes to take him away. Must be comfortable crying or using fake tears. MARIA (25-30): African American Female (character traits - carefree, mischievous, undaunted) Maria is Arthur’s girlfriend from the 1950s. ANGEL (40s): Any Ethnicity (character traits - a film noir style character, cool, nonchalant ) An Angel who offers Arthur the job escorting souls to Heaven. Must be comfortable using a prop cigarette. ERNEST YOUNG (25-30): African American Male (character traits - observant, brave, commanding) This younger version of Ernest is seen in flashbacks to the 1950s. He works as a chief at the diner and finds his close friend Arthur dead one winter night. Must be comfortable crying or using fake tears. MINOR CHARACTERS 3 Caucasian Males. Thugs who beat and kill Arthur. Must be willing to run. EXTRAS: Extras needed to fill a diner set in both 1950s and 2010s. 2 Males (any age or ethnicity) fighting in a 1970s kitchen, resulting in the violent death of one of them.

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AUDITION NOTICE: Animal (Ohio Premiere)
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

Animal Auditions Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for ANIMAL Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: Rachel has it all: marriage, house, career. So why does she suddenly have this creeping feeling? Did she leave something behind? Or is there something in the walls…? Her husband thinks she needs time; her psychiatrist suggests positive thinking. But then the visions start. Apparitions of doubts, past decisions, future mistakes. Is it time for Xanax? Prozac? Or perhaps she just needs to forget it all, follow her instinct, and kiss a stranger. A darkly comic play about the underside of domesticity, the complexity of the brain in chaos, and the thin line between sinking and survival. Animal is presented by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Services, Inc. Directed by: Jared Sparks Stage Manager: Alison Foutz Auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th from 7-9pm Callbacks (if necessary) will take place on March 27th from 7-9pm All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. At this time, there are no stipends and/or AEA contracts being offered! Rehearsals will begin on March 30th and will run Mondays-Thursdays Performances: May 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th at 8pm and May 10th at 2pm TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-animal2 <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-animal2> CHARACTERS: Rachel (female, any ethnicity, 20s-40s) - her brain is in continuous chaos--slipping into manic episodes and having visions; pushed to the edge by the pressures of domesticity. This role requires mature language, mild sexual content and onstage violence Stephen (male, any ethnicity, 30s-60s) - Rachel’s psychiatrist; methodical and direct; graduated at the top of his class. Tom (male, any ethnicity, 20s-40s) - Rachel’s husband; a consistent source of care and support throughout his wife's psychological descent. This role requires mature language Dan (male, any ethnicity, 20s-30s) - a stranger; a young, attractive vision of Rachel’s potential affair. This role requires mild sexual content and partial nudity (shirtless) Little Girl (female, any ethnicity, 10-12yo) - to play 10; a hallucination of Rachel’s. Older Woman (female, any ethnicity, 50s-80s) - THIS ROLE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST! This role requires onstage violence Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theatre is a CLEan House Theatre. This means we are committed to being a space free of harassment based on sex, gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, nationality, political belief, or ability. We are committed to being a safe environment that fully allows us to challenge ourselves, our audiences, and our communities; that supports creative risks of mind and body; and that establishes the freedom to create theatre that represents the full range of human experience. All questions should be directed to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com

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Berko review: BREAKOUT SESSION (OR FROGORSE) @ Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

•••••••••••••••• *Capsule judgement: *“*BREAKOUT SESSION (OR FROGORSE)*” has an important purpose with lofty goals. Unfortunately, the play’s format and subject development does not satisfy the need to truly explain, “something is not working, people” and teach the “Bias Bubble”reality. To read the entire review go to www.royberko.info To read the review of other CLE area reviewers go to www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com ••••••••••••••••••••

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Ife-Gail Young - One Woman Show about Maggie Lena Walker
by Ife Gail Young 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

Please join me as I perform my one woman show, THIS WOMAN CAN, an original play. Script and music written by yours truly. The play depicts the life and times of Maggie Lena Walker, an African American pioneer businesswoman who is credited with being the first woman in American to found and become president of a bank. She promoted economic empowerment to African Americans and ran a successful benevolent agency and was president of the bank she founded for 35 years. The bank was the oldest black owned and operated bank in America, closing its doors in 2005. It served African- American communities/businesses throughout the country for over 100 years. I perform a few characters and songs in the play. 'This Woman Can,' will appear for one day at Larchmere Arts, 12726 Larchmere on Saturday, March 21st, at 3:00p.m. $10 donation. Hope to see you there. Ife

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Science Boy Needs Extras!
by Alex deCourville 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

The Feature Film Science Boy's High School Reunion is looking for extras!When: March 7Where (And also when): Filming at 331 Cleveland Avenue NW Canton OH starts at 10:30 am And filming at 1803 Schneider St NE Canton OH starts at 1:15 pm. There's also a Facebook page if you need to keep track(Unpaid)Science Boy WANTS You! | | | | | | | | | | | Science Boy WANTS You! Film event by Science Boy's High School Reunion on Saturday, March 7 2020 | | |

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Opening Thursday! THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND at the Playhouse Square (CSU)
by Theatre 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

-------------------------------------------------------- Presented by Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance OPENING THURSDAY! THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND February 27 - March 8, 2020 The Outcalt Theatre - Playhouse Square Written By Tom Stoppard, Directed by Russ Borski This one-act play within a play is part parody, part farce, part whodunit, and explores the ideology of free will and fate. A murder mystery with a twist ending, it intertwines classic characters of melodrama with the commentary and insecurities of modern critics. Performances - Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:00pm $5-$15 TICKETS: http://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-unive… DINNER AND A SHOW: Friday, February 28, 2020 - $25 by pre-reservation only with code "DIN". No walkups. INFO HERE<https://class.csuohio.edu/theatre-dance/dinner-and-show-0>. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED SHOW: Thursday, March 5, 2020 - $5 with code "ASL". Interpreters will be on hand to sign along with the performance. Featuring an all CSU Cast: (in alphabetical order) Erin Ashdown Felicity Cunningham John Cox Inspector Hound Ben Gillooly Patron #4 Amelia Higgins Patron #1 Jaren Hodgson Simon Gascoyne Corinne Howery Cynthia Muldoon Gabe Jones BBC Voice Aaron Levigne Major Magnus Muldoon Emmett Podgorski Patron #2 Sullivan Ratcliff Moon Emerson Santuomo Mrs. Drudge Tessa Skovira Patron #3 Jarrod Vullo Birdboot --------------------------------------------------------

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