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Youth Musical Theater 8-Week Course @ Houde School Of Acting
by Jessica Houde 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

Houde School Of Acting is now offering an 8-Week Musical Theater Course for Kids and Teens! What’s Included? - 1 Class Per Week - Will Learn Their Vocal Range, The Audition Process, Movement & Dance, And Theater Etiquette - Will Perform One Audition Song At Showcase For Parents At Conclusion We will start this course some time in February, the exact date is TBA. Please contact back with any interest. This course is open to kids ages 6-16 and costs $200 for 8 classes and includes a showcase. It will be taught by Kat Kellie, please see more about Kat below. About Kat Kellie Kat joined The Houde School of Acting as a student in 2017 and joined the teaching staff in 2019. She began her teaching career in high school giving flute and music theory lessons to younger students, and moved on to teach music and theater across the country with various organizations including Kindermusik, Weathervane Playhouse, Children’s Stage Adventures, and now The Houde School of Acting. Kat studied Arts Administration and Music Performance at SUNY Fredonia, where she was also captain of Poetry in Motion Winterguard. After leaving college she toured with a children’s theater company before settling down in Cleveland, where she has had the incredible fortune of working on numerous wonderful theatrical and film projects. Please reply to this message, email or call/text. Thanks, Jessica Houde-Morris (330)348-1106 houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com Houdeschoolofacting.com

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Voice Lessons- Taking New Students
by Christopher Hutton 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

Winter auditions are here and Spring auditions are right around the corner Are you prepared? Dr. Christopher Hutton, Baritone, is taking new voice students and excited to get you physically and mentally prepared for auditions and performances. Dr. Hutton has a Masters Degree and Doctorate of Music Arts degrees in Vocal Pedagogy (Science of Singing) from Arizona State University, and is fluent in teaching both belting/music theatre technique and classical technique. Christopher attended Youngstown State University where he received his Bachelors in Voice Performance. He has also performed opera at regional opera houses for over thirteen years. Dr. Hutton offers free consultations to those interested before committing to the voice studio. You may contact Dr. Hutton via email at cjhutton70(a)yahoo.com or 330-301-6334. Lessons will take place on Saturday morning/afternoon. Lessons will prepare each student for school Regional and All-State auditions, theatre auditions and college auditions in voice performance. Lesson options are as follows: One-Hour, Forty-Five minute, Thirty minute Lesson. Students range from all ages and those who have an interest in classical and musical theatre. Students consist of all ages and center around high school or younger who show an interest in performing at local theaters and their school choral and musical productions. Call or email for more details. Some of Dr. Hutton’s performances can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY

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Amy Lyndon Is Coming To Cleveland!! 4 Hour Lecture @ Houde SchoolOf Acting 4-17-20
by Jessica Houde 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

Leading Hollywood Celebrity Booking Coach Coming To Cleveland! Amy Lyndon Lecture “The Business Of Acting” Friday April 17th 5p-9p at Houde School Of Acting (2310 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Oh) •How To Brand and Market Yourself •What Casting Directors Look For •Booking Techniques Registration: $100 https://paypal.me/houdeschoolofacting?locale.x=en_US Hi All! Hollywood Celebrity Booking Coach Amy Lyndon, author of the world-famous The Lyndon Technique: The 15 Guideline Map To Booking, will be visiting Cleveland to help Actors achieve their dream of success. With 50 Network Series Regulars & counting, 1000’s of working actors around the globe, plus an Emmy Award Winner and an Imagen Award Winner under her belt, Amy Lyndon is Hollywood’s most renowned secret weapon. More Information Here http://www.thelyndontechnique.com An impressive list of Actors are indebted to Amy and The Lyndon Technique for playing a large part in their success. To name a few; Emmy Award Winner Christel Khalil (“The Young and the Restless”), Imagen Award Winner Carlos Pratts (“McFarland, USA”), Adam Brody (“The OC”), Nadine Velazquez (“SIX”), Raini Rodriguez (”Austin and Ally”) Hosea Chanchez (“The Game”), Olivia Stuck (“Kirby Buckets”), Lauren Taylor (“Best Friends Whenever”), Paris Berelc (“Alexa & Katie”) and Chris D’Elia (“Undateable”). Roberta Bassin had this to say, “There’s Shakespeare, Scene Study, Cold Reading and then there’s Amy Lyndon’s Booking Technique – “The Final Frontier” in actually getting the job. After only four classes, I booked Grey’s Anatomy. Two weeks later and two more classes, I booked a feature film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood opposite Leonardo DiCaprio.” Amy will show you how talent alone cannot, and will not, help actors achieve their desired success! Everyone attending will walk away with firm Tools For Success. For any Actor, a visit by Amy Lyndon to your city is one opportunity that cannot be missed. Expect Amy to always present an exclusive, intense and comical insight into the life of a Hollywood Celebrity Booking Coach, give expert information regarding the Philosophy of Booking Acting Jobs, touch on How To Market Effectively and teach her famous 15 Guideline Map To Booking Technique. READ TESTIMONIALS Amy Lyndon’s Bio. Amy Lyndon’s rich and varied career both in front of and behind the camera has given her a profound appreciation for the work that goes into being successful. She took her first steps to become an Actor at age 10. At 16 she was traveling by train to study in New York City at The Neighborhood Playhouse, at 17 – Shakespeare at The London Academy of Performing Arts and then went on to earn her BFA from Syracuse University’s Conservatory Drama Department. Her early days as a professional performer in Los Angeles, Lyndon studied with masters Stella Adler and Harry Mastrogeorge, as well as training in comedy and improvisation at The Comedy Store, The Groundlings and CBS On The Lot. To date, Lyndon has over 100 IMDB credits, which includes appearing alongside Stephen Baldwin in “The UnMiracle,” Kane Hodder in Lionsgate’s “B.T.K” and Sean Astin in “And They’re Off.” On television, Lyndon has guest starred in dozens of shows like “NCIS,” “Law and Order: Los Angeles,” “Ugly Betty,” “Entourage,” “NYPD Blue” and “JAG.” She also enjoyed recurring roles in “Days of Our Lives,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless.” Amy Lyndon’s work as a Multi-Award Winning Director/Writer/Producer has been equally notable and informs her unique insights concerning what casting directors and producers are looking for in on-screen talent. Her film “Odessa,” starring the late Yolanda King (eldest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), garnered many Jury and Best Film Awards on the festival circuit. She took the Audience Choice and Best Director Awards from The New York International Film Festival for the film “The Whiskey Girls,” and won the “Spirit of Moondance Award” for Best Family Screenplay in the Moondance International Film Festival. Lyndon has directed more than a dozen films and pilots and is set to direct the television show “Fly.” As a former Talent Manager and CEO of Gold-Levin Talent for 9 years – Lyndon has most certainly been around what would be considered the cream of the crop in Hollywood. With all this and so much more, Amy Lyndon is truly one unique expert and clearly on the top of her game. Anyone with an interest in the life and times of this funny, fascinating and inspiring Celebrity Booking Coach can check out “The Lyndon Experience” on YouTube and subscribe to be alerted on new shows. http://youtube.com/thelyndonexperience For more information about this lecture please respond to this email or contact(a)houdeschoolofacting.com Thanks, Jessica Houde-Morris

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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE opens NEXT WEEK!
by fctheatre 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

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"Nonsense, Nonsense, Intermission, More Nonsense"
by Annette Phelps 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

“Nonsense, Nonsense, Intermission, More Nonsense” Spotlights Theater’s Coffee House Production January 31-February 9, 2020 The Broadview Heights Spotlights will present a series of new one-act plays by Cleveland-area playwright, Greg Mandryk. The evening of theater, entitled Nonsense, Nonsense, Intermission, More Nonsense features eight zany, hysterical, and absurd pieces including “Special Extra Treatment,” “Venus Needs Men,” and “Famous Last Words.” As the Spotlights’ annual coffeehouse production, the event features a complimentary beverage bar (non-alcoholic). The coffee house setting also offers luscious desserts for purchase during intermission (cash only, please). Dessert and beverage sponsors include Michael Angelo's Bakery, Creekside Restaurant, and Caruso's Coffee. The show run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, January 31 – February 9, 2020. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 PM, and the two Sunday matinees begin at 3:00 PM. Nonsense, Nonsense, Intermission, More Nonsense will be presented at the Spotlights Theater, located on the Broadview Center campus, 9543 Broadview Road (next to the Police Station). Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. The show is not recommended for children under the age of 15. The playwright has been seen on stage at the Spotlights and is a longtime contributor at Cleveland Public Theatre's Dark Room, a collaborative group of playwrights and performers that try out new material. His work has been produced in several one-act festivals in Northeast Ohio and beyond! His Bloody, Little Pieces, a collection of short horror plays, premiered at Blank Canvas Theatre in September of 2018. Nonsense, Nonsense, Intermission, More Nonsense is directed by David L. Munnell. The cast includes Kyla Burks, Samantha Cocco, Cat Kenney, Assad Khaishgi, Grace Mitri, Austin Sasser, and Hannah Storch. Eli Ravenson is the stage manager, assisted by Stephanie Malfara. Annette Phelps is the costumer, and Tim Anderson and Amy McSweeney serve as co-producers. To purchase tickets and/or for more information please visit the theater’s website: www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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2-hr Improvers' Jitterbug class with Valerie Salstrom of Get Hep Swing - Saturday, Feb. 1st in North Olmsted
by Valerie Salstrom 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

Do you have some experience with Jitterbug or partnered dance and want to increase your swing dance skills and build your toolbox of Jitterbug dance moves? Are you hoping to be able to join the next set of progressive classes in Intermediate Jitterbug? Would you like to shake the dust off of ALL of your fundamental Jitterbug moves in just a few hours? Do you learn partnered dance moves VERY quickly and want to learn the Jitterbug? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, please join us on Saturday, February 1st from 12-2 at Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater for a faced-paced afternoon of rapid-fire learning. We will cover ALL of the concepts and moves that you need to know to be considered an intermediate Jitterbug dancer. You MUST know the basic triple step footwork pattern and be familiar with at least some of the moves and concepts listed below to feel successful and not overwhelmed during this workshop. We progress through the class content quickly and will teach to the class description regardless of who attends. We are not expecting each student to achieve fluency during class time, we trust that you will do that during your own practice time. We would love to have you join us this Saturday. Get ready to expand your Jitterbug repertoire and skills! Class content - Footwork patterns - triple step, single step. Positions - Open, closed, one-hand, cross-hand. Moves - Connected and free spin tuck turns from all positions, left and right side passes and underarms for Leads and Follows, Follow goes/Lead goes, belt loop, shoulder slide. Technique - General rules for connection and how each different position and move has different connection points and ways of connecting, transitions from one connection type to another, how to develop better balance, how to become a better spinner/spinnee, how to create flow in your movements. You do not need a partner to take this class as we will rotate partners. Instructors will dance with students. The cost per person is $33.46. You must register and prepay through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2-hour-improvers-jitterbug-class-with-valerie-… Please be sure to follow Get Hep Swing on Facebook and Instagram to receive the latest details on where to social dance, where to take 5-week, group classes, when swing-danceable bands are playing and where. We have a vibrant swing dance scene in Northeast Ohio and we can't wait for you to be a part of it. Attire is comfy and casual. Please wear flat shoes with a clean sole that allow you to pivot and turn easily. Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater is located at 24325 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. This venue meets all ADA standards, has ample parking, a lightly sloped entry from the parking lot to the venue, wide doorways, dance floor on the main level, ample seating, ADA approved bathrooms, a changing area, and is a well ventilated, heated, and cooled dance space. Please call or email with any questions. 216-374-1927 or info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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Love, Loss and What I Wore Opens TOMORROW Jan 31 at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is proud to announce the opening show of its third season: Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. Directed by D. Keith Stiver, the cast includes Jenny Barrett, Sue Cohen, Annette Fernandez, Margo Parker, Jessie Pollak, Paige Schiller, and Brenda Willis. Tickets are $15.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Seniors and Students. Tickets are available for purchase now via our website (www.twinmasks.org <http://www.twinmasks.org/?fbclid=IwAR1fYwdlwJSpADFYISgIC2FpEIKdNIgSFYAwnjA6…>) or by calling 330-888-3211. We accept cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Production dates are January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2020. Box office opens at 7:30pm and performances begins promptly at 8pm. Rights secured by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. TMPAC is an intimate, 50 seat theatre, and it is strongly suggested to purchase tickets online. Our theatre is located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, in between The Silent Mind and the laundromat, right off the square in the center of Twinsburg. FREE parking is available directly in front of our building, as well as on street parking. THE STORY: A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman. "Funny, compelling…Brought down the house…but [the play] is not a comedy: A story about black cowboy boots becomes a sad tale of being underappreciated in a relationship; a tale of two women shopping for their wedding outfits ends bittersweetly; and the recollection of a new bra is a quiet testament to a women's search for dignity while undergoing treatment for breast cancer." —NY Times. "So funny and so powerful; so dear and sweet; so remindful of our female wiles, our worries, our insecurities, our remembrances of mother, father, sisters, brothers, lovers—I think it can't miss." —WowOwow.com. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FWowOwow.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3…> Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to producing intimate, thought-provoking shows that engage, entertain and encourage audiences to consider different perspectives and points of view. TMPAC is a proud member of OCTA and AACT.

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Photoshop Intro Workshop in Brecksville 2/5 5:30-8:30
by Bernie VanTilburg 29 Jan '20

29 Jan '20

The great thing about Adobe Photoshop is that you can do almost anything with it. But...all those options can make it overwhelming to a beginner. In this three hour workshop, I will simplify this complex program to get you started on the road to more beautiful photos. Click for more info and to register online. Cost ranges from $39 to $69 based on age and residency. https://cuyahogavalley.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInforma… Bernie Van Tilburg Media Arts Instructor Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

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NEOMFA Playwrights Festival opens Thurs, Feb 13 at convergence-continuum
by info＠convergence-continuum.org 29 Jan '20

29 Jan '20

CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM PRESENTS THE 2020 NEOMFA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 13 - 22 Forthe ninth year, convergence-continuum continues its successfulcollaboration with the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts (NEOMFA) in CreativeWriting Program. The Festival runs two weekends, Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, with different plays each weekend. Week 1(Feb 13-15) features the full-length play A Shape to This Ache byMFA candidate Morgan Elswick, directed by Jonah Roth, featuring actorsJoan Janknowski, Joseph Milan, Claire Scott, and Kim Woodworth. Week 2(Feb 20-22) features the one-act play The Purple Queen by RalphMyers, directed by Tyson Douglas Rand, and two ten-minuteplays: First to Die Wins by JustinLazor, directed by Eva Nel Brettrager and Autopoiesis by OanaLeuce, directed by David Munnell. The Week 2 plays feature the following cast members in variousroles: J.C. Cifranic, Samantha Cocco, Jamal Davidson, Mike Frye, RobertLucchesi, Casey McCann, Grace Mitri, J.P. Peralta, Hanna Storch, Tim Tavcar andMonica Zach. The2020 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival opens Thursday, Feb. 13 andruns at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 22 atconvergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Ticketsare $10 general admission and $5 for students. Tickets and informationare available at convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074. SEE WHAT THE NEXT GENERATION OFPLAYWRIGHTS IS UP TO! Links in the message (1) | | convergence-continuum |

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OBLATUS by Diana Lueptow | Feb 15
by Playwrights Local 29 Jan '20

29 Jan '20

Playwrights Local Presents A Free Staged Reading of a New Play OBLATUS Written by Diana Lueptow Directed by Lenora Inez Brown www.playwrightslocal.org/2020-play-lab-readings/ ========================== DATE/TIME Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 pm FREE No tickets or reservations required SYNOPSIS In 12th century Germany, the great abbess, intellectual and composer Hildegard of Bingen faces a final controversy as she defies church leaders in a battle of wills from which she refuses to retreat. From an abbey graveyard to powerful cathedral halls, the action follows Hildegard as she fights for her principles and her own authority. At stake: her own creations, the urgency of sacred praise, respect for her decisions, and the nature of evidence against political gamesmanship. Who will win? And who is the mysterious character shadowing Hildegard, with so many unusual insights into her behavior? VENUE Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street Cleveland, OH 44110

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