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EVENT: Pop-Cleveland! Discount Tickets
by Common Room Theatre 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

Pop-Cleveland! is the comedic quiz that asks 'How Cleveland Are You?'. The show blends sketch comedy and pub trivia into one hilarious night of laughs and competition. The sketches explore and showcase life in The Land, midwestern quirks, and local landmarks. The trivia appears throughout the show and challenges audience members in five unique rounds of mobile game play. Games are compatible with any smartphone and range from multiple choice quizzes to free form drawing. Now featuring: Sam Dee, Joe Briggs, Ali Max, James, Catullo, Beau Buccilli, and Ryan Santa. Use promo code: EARLYBIRD at checkout for 50% off tickets to any of our five shows! What: Pop-Cleveland! The comedy quiz show that asks 'How Cleveland Are You?' Who: Produced by Common Room Theatre Where: Hofbrauhaus. 1550 Chester Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 When: Thursday February 6th, 8 pm (Additional performances 2/13, 2/27,3/5, 3/12 all at 8pm) Tickets:http://www.commonroomtheatre.com/events ($10 online/$12 at the door) Contact: commonroomtheatre(a)gmail.com Website:http://www.commonroomtheatre.com/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/CommonRoomTheatre/ Insta:https://www.instagram.com/commonroomtheatre/ -- Common Room Theatre www.commonroomtheatre.com commonroomtheatre(a)gmail.com 216-714-3371

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Bright Star Auditions in Less than Three Weeks
by Will C Crosby 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

The Hudson Players Presents Auditions for BRIGHT STAR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9th 6:30pm-7pm (Group auditions for 8-14 years old) SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9th 7pm-10pm MONDAY FEBRUARY 10th 7pm-10pm Callbacks if needed SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15th 1pm-5pm Sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-bright <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-bright?fbclid=IwAR3u29eL…> If you’re unavailable for auditions due to being out of town or tech week for another show, email willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com for video audition parameters. Location: Auditions will be held at The Barlow Community Center (41 S Oviatt Street, Hudson, OH 44236) Directed/Choreographed by Will C. Crosby Musically Directed by Trevor Lanford <https://www.facebook.com/trevorlanford?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R-R&eid=ARCMV6ijO5WiN…> Assistant Directed by Claudia Lillibridge <https://www.facebook.com/claudia.lillibridge?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R-R&eid=ARDVhR2…> Choreography Consulting by Sarah Menser <https://www.facebook.com/sarah.menser.98?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R-R&eid=ARBRZBef6zF…> Stage Management by Michelle Shanahan Dolciato <https://www.facebook.com/michelle.dolciato?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R-R&eid=ARA8Wa28a…> Produced by Dan Gerbracht <https://www.facebook.com/dgerbracht?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R-R&eid=ARDG5aNyO_1SSUhO…> and Gary Maher <https://www.facebook.com/gary.maher.96?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R-R&eid=ARBVke8uZCMUU…> PRODUCTION DATES: Apr. 24, 25, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16, 2020 Regular Rehearsals will start March 1st, with an initial cast meeting and read through on February 20th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7pm-10pm Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com PREPARATION Please prepare 1 cut of a song (32 bars) in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). We will also be doing some reading and singing along with a small movement audition Bring a headshot and resume if you have them. Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. Hudson does not offer union contracts, all performers are volunteers, and no roles have been precast. BRIGHT STAR Music, Book & Story: Steve Martin Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell Show Information: Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. THIS IS THE ALL AGES REGIONAL PREMIERE. Casting Requirements-Looking for a cast of 20, ages 16 and up. 4 female and 6 male principal roles, Ensemble of 10 (7 features) Alice Murphy –An editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. She must be very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles. Gender-Female Age- 16-17, 36-37 (One actress plays both ages) Voice Part- Mezzo Billy Cane – A young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. Gender- Male Age- 18-24 Voice Part-Tenor Daddy Cane – Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. Gender- Male Age- 40-60 Voice Part- Baritone Margo Crawford – a small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him; a natural beauty with a keen intellect. Gender- Female Age- 18-24 Voice Part- Mezzo Soprano Daryl Ames – An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likeable. Character has slight flamboyant tendencies. Gender- Male Age-25-40 Voice Part- Baritone Lucy Grant – A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. Confident and assured of her own sexual prowess. Must be a strong dancer. Gender- Female Age-24-20 Voice Part-Mezzo Mama Murphy – Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. Gender- Female Age-40-60 Voice Part- Alto Daddy Murphy – Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. Gender- Male Age-40-60 Voice Part-Baritone Mayor Josiah Dobbs – the Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence; has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. Gender- Male Age-40-60 Voice Part- Baritone Jimmy Ray Dobbs – In his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; from a family of wealth and power and is being groomed by his father for a similar future in the family business; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. The same actor will also play an adult Jimmy Ray.. Gender- Male Age-18-20, 38-40 (One actor plays both ages) Voice Part-Tenor Ensemble- This is a very Active Ensemble, Looking for 10 performers (6 women, 4 males.) There is spoken and sung features throughout the show, Do not expect to be off stage much or at all if you are cast in this show. Looking for Ages 16 and up for this ensemble. Children's Ensemble- We will be looking to cast 1-2 children in this show to help with some overall moments in the show. This will be a very minimal commitment, Looking for mature young actors to join this strong cast. Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby –Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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Accordion player needed for Parade
by Swoboda, Jonathan 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

I would like to post this announcement for the upcoming production of Parade at Kent State University: ACCORDION PLAYER NEEDED for Kent State University production of Parade! Production dates are February 21-March 1 Technical and orchestra rehearsals prior Looking for accomplished accordion player who “reads.” Piano skills appreciated as well, but not necessary. This is the new, 2008 orchestration of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s epic telling of the true story of the Mary Phagan murder case from 1913. The orchestration is for nine players. Please make contact with Jonathan Swoboda (Music Director) at jswoboda(a)kent.edu<mailto:jswoboda@kent.edu> if interested or have ANY leads! Jonathan Swoboda Associate Professor, Music Director Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance jswoboda(a)kent.edu<mailto:jswoboda@kent.edu> 330-322-1745

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Auditions for Historical Reenactment (PAID)
by fctheatre 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Lorain County Metro Parks<http://www.metroparks.cc/> announces auditions for... ROAD TO FREEDOM an outdoor, interactive Underground Railroad experience in Sheffield Village ***ACTORS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM OUTDOORS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND SOMETIME HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME*** PERFORMANCES WENESDAY, APRIL 1st - FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd @ 8AM-3PM SATURDAY, APRIL 4th @ 3PM-9PM MONDAY, APRIL 6th - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8th* 8AM-3PM THURSDAY, APRIL 9th 8AM-3PM / Makeup Day** *For the presumed final day of school performances, 4/8, actors are required to stay later to return costumes/props and have a debriefing. **In the event one of the school performance dates would be cancelled due to inclement weather, this day is reserved as a makeup day. CASTING CAUCASION MEN / age 18+ AUDITIONS By appointment only at French Creek Nature Center<https://www.google.com/maps/place/French+Creek+Nature+Center+and+Theatre/@4…>. Email Cultural Arts Manager Brian McNally<mailto:bmcnally@loraincountymetroparks.com> (no phone calls please) with resume & headshot. REHEARSALS All rehearsals at French Creek Nature Center<https://www.google.com/maps/place/French+Creek+Nature+Center+and+Theatre/@4…>. Between 3 to 6 rehearsals usually lasting less than 2 hours each, based on actor availability. Mandatory final run thru ~tentatively~ scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st from 10AM-2PM. COMPENSATION $300+

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Ushering at Ensemble
by Volunteer Ensemble 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

*nsemble Theatre is looking for ushers for our upcoming production!* *Ushers still needed on January 31st, and February 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th. * *Next up on the Ensemble Stage!* *Intimate Apparel * *By: Lynn Nottage* *Directed by: Sarah May* DNew York circa 1905 is a time and place where rigid social divides along the lines of race, religion, and class exist alongside a burgeoning population of immigrants from abroad and people from all over the U.S., who have moved to the city to seek their fortunes, bringing diversity, excitement,and change. Esther Mills, a skilled African-American seamstress, is able to navigate this changing, dangerous world with her needle and thread, as her talents are much in demand. *Please Note: *The *Sunday February 9th* Performance has been purchased. *Approximate Run Time: 2hrs 30min. * *" 'Intimate Apparel is, by turns, beautiful and tragic, hopeful and heartbreaking.' " -DC Metro* *Intimate Apparel* *By: Lynn Nottage* *DIRECTED BY SARAH MAY* *ENSEMBLE'S MAINSTAGE THEATRE* *January 24th- Feb 16th* *FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 8PM* *SUNDAYS AT 2PM* *RUN TIME: APPROXIMATELY 2 hrs and 30 minutes* *If you would like to volunteer as an usher, please send back the following information.* *Name: * *Performance you wish to usher for: * *Best form of contact (phone number/email): * ****Usher dates are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis and most performances fill up quickly! *Questions? Please contact * volunteer(a)ensemble-theatre.org **** *Usher Guidelines for Ensemble Theatre* Responsibilities Ushers are a critical part of our audience services team! Ushers are responsible for assisting the House Manager to create a safe and pleasant experience for all Ensemble patrons. - Ushers arrive ONE HOUR before showtime and remain throughout the entire performance. - BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE, ushers will attend mandatory orientation with the House Manager on duty, prepare show programs, welcome patrons to the theater, tear tickets, distribute play programs, and assist patrons with any seating issues. - DURING INTERMISSION, ushers direct audience members to the lobby and/or restrooms and keep patrons off the stage. - AFTER THE PERFORMANCE, ushers straighten the house, including collection of show programs and trash left behind by patrons. Personality/Attire Requirements Ushers must be able to professionally and cheerfully represent the Ensemble to the public. The attire requested for your ushering duties is business casual. Ushers should also have a passion for theater and be at least 16 years of age. When To Arrive Ushers are scheduled to arrive one hour before showtime. You are providing a critical service to our patrons and staff, so please arrive on time, which at Ensemble is one hour before the curtain of the performance you are ushering for. -- *Volunteer* volunteer(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 www.ensembletheatrecle.org

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Young Playwrights Collective (YPC) Seeking New Members
by Thomas Hayes 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

The Young Playwrights Collective is searching for a diverse group of new and emerging playwrights to join their collective! Are you between the ages of 22 and 35, currently residing in Northeast Ohio, serious about the art of playwriting, and looking for a community to encourage and inspire your work? If so, the YPC wants to hear from you! What is the YPC? Our Mission: The Young Playwrights Collective, a group of Playwrights Local, is a community of early-career playwrights who support each other through feedback, network development, and the creation and pursuit of various production opportunities. Our Vision: The Young Playwrights Collective (YPC), with the support of Playwrights Local, will create a network across Northeast Ohio with other early-career theatre-makers. Alongside mentors who are established in their field, these artists will grow and develop in their work, creating theatre in a supported community. The YPC will be an active part of Playwrights Local: producing work for readings, workshops, and productions; planning community events; volunteering; and attending performances. At Playwrights Local, and throughout northeast Ohio, the YPC will be recognized as the training grounds for promising new playwrights. Benefits of the YPC: - Cozy biweekly meetings with opportunities to give and receive feedback on current projects. - An invitation to share work in all public performance opportunities throughout the year. - Invitations to participate in all YPC and Playwrights Local events. - Leadership opportunities within the group. - Access to mentorship opportunities. For more information please go to http://www.playwrightslocal.org/young-playwrights-collective-ypc/

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REVIEW: Shrek, The Musical, at Players Guild Theatre
by Tom Wachunas 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

LettingTheir Freak Flags Fly ByTom Wachunas Hi-ho, hi-ho,it’s off to laugh we go… Once upon atime – May, 2014, to be exact – an impeccably crafted production of Shrek, The Musical romped gleefullyacross the big Players Guild mainstage with a superlative cast directed by Jonathan Tisevich. Well,it’s baaack, with Tisevich directing again. Thistime, though, the story plays out in the Guild’s much smaller arena space, theintimate W.G. Fry Theater. But don’t think for a second that ‘smaller’ or‘intimate’ would signal diminished energy in any way. This resurrected musicalfrolic practically explodes into the space. Call it a madcap romancein-the-round. Based on the DreamWorks animated film, withlyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, here’s the story ofShrek, a cranky ogre whose private swamp is invaded by a boisterous cavalcade offairy tale characters, scorned as “freaks” and exiled from the land of Duloc bymad Lord Farquaad. To regain the deed to his land, Shrek, aided by a talkingdonkey, agrees to rescue the maiden Fiona, imprisoned in a dragon’s lair sincechildhood, so Farquaad can marry her. While the dialogue throughout isgenerously dosed with edgy word-play and inside jokes tailored for adultappreciation, there’s plenty of snap, giggle and pop in this spoofy take onclassic fantasy tales to engage children as well. Reprising hisrole as the cantankerous green ogre with the Scottish brogue, Micah Harvey is acommanding embodiment of Shrek’s heft and heart. The honest passion of hissinging is robust and endearing. As the story moves along, he slowly sheds hismean nature and befriends Donkey. In that role, Justin Woody is a hyperactivegadfly. Through all his comical antics he’s fleet of hoof and mouth. Undauntedby Shrek’s ferocity, he’s stubbornly loyal, his singing filled with soulfultenderness and urgency. And talk about surprising footwork. At one point intheir travels, Shrek and Donkey gingerly squirm their way through a whole rowof occupied audience seats. Bedecked in aningenious costume fitted with bouncing, golden prosthetic legs, Mike Burke isriveting in his role as the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad. Despite performingliterally on his knees, he’s an amazingly elastic mover. His comedic presencesoars to remarkable heights. He presents a delirious portrait of a brazeneccentric, a calculating misanthrope, a clownish megalomaniac with an inferioritycomplex. Yet there’s something mesmerizing about this high-stepping parody of avillain. When Burke sings, he seems caught up in a dream, his eyes fixed not somuch on us in the audience, but on some unseen realm. Sarah Marie Young plays Fiona. She’s awondrously versatile performer, here at times sweet and witty, at othersunsparingly sardonic and earthy. She delivers some of the evening’s mostmemorable scenes and songs. Among those, IKnow It’s Today is a moving reflection on her hope to be rescued by hertrue love (ultimately not Farquaad!), sung as if unfolding across time. She’sjoined to her young self (Sophia Tsenekos, who, by the way, has anastonishingly charming, well-developed voice for someone so young), and teenself (Jordyn Freetage). Their harmonies are achingly gorgeous. Morning Person is a real showstopperfeaturing Fiona chirping with birds, twirling an inflatable deer, and joining achorus line of tap-dancing rats. I ThinkI Got You Beat is a riotous duet with Shrek, wherein they debate who hashad the harder life. Turns out they have much in common. Love at first fart.Beauty and the belch. Whatta gas. Other very noteworthy performances includeAshley Kendall’s powerful and fiery R&B-style singing as the Dragon; MorganBrown as the infectiously giddy Sugar Plum Fairy and the voice of Gingy, the goofyGinger Bread Man; and Robert Husted in his uproariously funny portrayal of thefrenetic Pinocchio, complete with working expandable nose. The fact is,collectively this entire cast (most members playing multiple parts) is hilaritypersonified. That said, the show is more than just a silly cartoon in threedimensions. All the clever cosmetics and props, all the elaborate, dazzlingcostumes by Suwatana Rockland, are not so superficial or weighty that theyobscure the authentically human elements of the story – a sincere embrace ofsocial acceptance, diversity, and loving inclusivity. All thesedisplaced fairy tale people celebrate rather than judge or hide theirfreakishness. And as Shrek songfully reminds us late in the show, “…beautifulain’t always pretty.” Combined with theeffective scenic design by Joshua Erichsen, the scintillating orchestra undermusic director Steve Parsons, and Molly Weidig’s vivacious choreography, thisis all a happy conspiracy of theatrical excellence sure to leave you delightedin Duloc. SHREK,The Musical / at Players Guild Theatre, THROUGHFebruary 9, 2020 / 1001 Market Avenue N., Canton, Ohio / Shows Fri. andSat. at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. / 2:00 and 7:00 on Sat., Feb. 8 /Tickets: Single tickets - $34 ; 17 and younger - $27; Seniors - $31 / Order at www.playersguildtheatre.com or call 330. 493.7617

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Dance Classes with Inlet Dance Theatre!
by Elizabeth Pollert 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Inlet Dance Theatre Children’s dance classes continue at The Music Settlement! Saturdays, February 8, 2020 through May 25, 2020 University Circle & Ohio City campus locations As an Artist in Residence at The Music Settlement, Inlet offers weekly Saturday classes for children ages 3-12 at both of their locations (University Circle and Ohio City) during the school year. This program is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Each class combines Modern Dance techniques with creative problem solving instructions. For more info about classes at The Music Settlement, click here. <https://www.themusicsettlement.org/inlet-dance-theatre/offerings/dance-clas…> Or call The Music Settlement at 216-421-5806 x100 for registration information. Online registration is open through February 3, 2020. Elizabeth Pollert Inflow Education Coordinator/Company Member Inlet Dance Theatre c/o The Music Settlement 11125 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106 216.721.8580

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$2000 Print Shoot - Senior Men & Women - The Talent Group
by The Talent Group - Cleveland 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

$2000 minus commission for PRINT Photo Shoot !!!! The Talent Group (www.talentgroup.com) Pittsburgh’s Top Model and Talent Agency IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are already represented by The Talent Group, you have already been submitted as we always submit our represented talent first. We are presently looking for MEN & WOMEN (Ages 60+) for a PRINT PHOTO SHOOT (NO Experience Necessary !!!!) The Talent Group is the top Model & Talent Agency in Pittsburgh – we book talent for Movies, Print Shoots, TV Commercials, etc. There is NO FEE to be represented by us. If you are interested – please EMAIL 2 photos of yourself ASAP to photosubmit(a)talentgroup.com with your contact info (email & phone). -- The Talent Group NEW OFFICE!!! 3615 Superior Ave E., Suite 3104E Cleveland, OH 44114 216-622-8011 Office www.talentgroup.com CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT - PLEASE NOTE: The contents of this email including the script, client and client contact information, as well as other information contained within the email and/or attached is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. This email/message and it’s contents are intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It contains privileged, confidential information which is exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. You are strictly prohibited from disseminating or distributing this information or copying this information. Thank You - THE TALENT GROUP

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Winter/Spring Dance Classes in Tremont and Old Brooklyn!
by Regina Pietraroia 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

🌟Due to popular demand - We've added more classes! Now enrolling for our winter and spring classes in Cleveland's Tremont and Old Brooklyn neighborhoods! 🌟 Classes begin in February and are now *ongoing* through our performance in June! Registration: visit www.danceartsbyregina.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.danceartsbyregina.com%2F%3F…>, email us or call 440-230-9018 Scholarships available: See website for details. *Regina Pietraroia* *Artistic Director**, Dance Arts by Regina* *North Royalton: *10670 Royalton Road | N Royalton, OH 44133 | 440-230-9018 *Cleveland/Studio 11: *2337 W. 11th Street | Cleveland, OH 44113 www.danceartsbyregina.com Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/danceartsbyregina> and Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/danceartsbyregina>

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