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Auditions for "The Nerd" by Larry Shue
by Jim Weaver 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

This hilarious seven-character comedy, *The Nerd, *centers on the adventures of architect Willum Cubbert and his cohorts. Mayhem ensues when Willum gets an unexpected visit. There are roles available for two women (Tansy & Clelia), four men (Willum, Axel, Waldgrave & Rick) and one child (Thor). The age ranges for the adults are 20s to 50s. Thor is about 8-12 years old. Jim Weaver is the director for this production. Auditions will be held at Kent State University -Stark on Wednesday and Thursday, December 4th and 5th from 6:30-9:30PM in the Fine Arts Building. The address is 6000 Frank Ave. NW, N. Canton. A short comedic monologue is more than welcome but reading sides from the script will also be available. Evening rehearsals start January 20th and Friday, March 6th is opening night. Weekend performances are on March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15. More detailed information and character descriptions are available at: www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions. All are welcome, please come join us.

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Auditions for The Wind in the Willows in Medina
by Will C Crosby 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

2 WEEKS AWAY!! SIGN UP TODAY!!! Medina County Show Biz Presents Auditions for THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th 2pm-6pm SUNDAY DECEMBER 8th 6pm-10pm Callbacks MONDAY DECEMBER 9th 6pm-10pm Sign up for an Audition Slot Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-thewind VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ALSO ACCEPTED! Email willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com for details! Location: Auditions will be held at Medina United Methodist Church (4747 Foote Road) Directed by Will C. Crosby Musically Directed by Carey Knox Choreography by Alex Craig Assistant Directed by James Kovach Stage Management by Vanessa Yovanovich Pit Direction By Mike McClintok PRODUCTION DATES: March 6th-15th (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm) Regular Rehearsals will start January 4th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. Saturday-Sunday 1-5 and Monday-Wednesday 6:30-9:30 Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com PREPARATION Please prepare 2 contrasting songs (32 bars) in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). 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. Medina does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Book by Julian Fellowes Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame Original Production Produced by Jamie Hendry Show Information: This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall. Full of humor, wit, a gorgeous, soaring score, and heartwarming lessons of friendship, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is the perfect fit for family audiences everywhere. THIS IS THE ALL AGES OHIO PREMIERE. Casting Requirements-Looking for a cast of 30, This show will have an Multi-Generational Cast. Looking for between 8-12 children and 20 teens and adults. Portia- A young otter pup always getting herself into trouble. Gender: Female Age: 12-16 Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano Mole- A curious mole new to the neighborhood looking for friendship and adventure. Gender: Male Age: 16-30 Voice Part:Tenor Rat- A Rat very much stuck in his ways and against change, however a true friend at heart and always kind to those he cares about. Gender: Male Age:25-40 Voice Part: Baritone Ms. Otter- Portia’s Mother, always chasing her daughter and trying to keep her safe. Gender: Female Age: 30-60 Voice Part: Mezzo Alto Toad- A Bold Self Centered Toad, Always interested in the next big thing, his flippant attitude gets him into trouble. Deep down has a heart of gold. Gender: Male Age: 20-30 Voice Part: High Tenor Chief Weasel- A sneaky weasel trying to take over toad hall, the main antagonist of the story. Gender: Male/Female Age: 20-40 Voice Part:High Tenor Mr. Badger- A wise leader, caring friend, and overall wonderful animal. Leads the friends on a quest to restore order in the neighborhood. Gender: Male Age: 30-60 Voice Part: Baritone Horse- The Carriage Driver, Must Tap Dance, fun feature solo for a strong dancer and vocalist. Gender: Female Age: 16-40 Voice Part: Mezzo Alto Lesser Weasel- Chiefs sidekick and punching bag, great comedic timing is a must. Gender: Male Age: 16-30 Voice Part: Baritone Sheryl Stoat- Chiefs sidekick, much smarter than all the other weasels. Great dancer is a must! Gender: Female Age: 18-30 Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano The Galloers Daughter- A sneaky washer woman who helps toad escape from prison, has a big duet in act 2 with toad. Gender:Female Age:16-30 Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano Mr. Hedgehog- A cautious and nervous father Gender: Male Age: 25-50 Voice Part: Baritone Mrs. Hedgehog- A Cautious and Nervous Mother Gender: Male Age: 25-50 Voice Part:Mezzo Soprano Two Hedgehog Children- Cautious and Nervous Children Gender: Male/Female Age:8-14 Voice Part: Childrens Voice Three Swallows (April, May, and June)- Swallows Heading South for the Winter, Big Trio Song in Act 1, Will double as Weasels Gender: Female Age: 12-24 Voice Part: Strong Mature Voices, All Vocal Parts The Barge Woman- A Loud and Annoying Barge Woman who Toad tries to scam out of food and shelter but is to smart for him. Gender: Female Age: 30-60 Voice Part: Alto The Judge-An Unfair Judge who will do anything to put Toad in Jail. Gender:Male Age: 30-60 Voice Part: Baritone Ensemble (Bank Animals, Field Mice, Weasels, Humans) All Ensemble members will have many featured moments in the show, All Genders, Body Types, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. Most Characters will play multiple parts. Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby –Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Belt out the Just Sing rendition of "All I Want for Christmas", Thursday, December 5th at 7PM in the Cultural Center for the Arts in Canton, OH.
by Carol Olson 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Olson <mailto:colson@voicesofcanton.org> colson(a)voicesofcanton.org 330-455-1000 Photo Available Upon Request November 25, 2019 Warm yourself with Holiday Favorites before we belt out the Just Sing rendition of "All I Want for Christmas", Thursday, December 5th at 7PM. After the lighting of the tree at Light Up Downtown Canton, meet up at the Cultural Center to continue the Holiday merriment! PJ Chavez and the Just Sing band will warm us up with some Holiday Tunes before we belt out our rendition of "All I Want for Christmas" by Mariah Carey. Get your Holiday on at the Cultural Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 5th at 7PM. Sing Stark presents JUST SING an innovative group singing event. It's your chance to grab an adult beverage, great food and sing your heart out with your friends! We will sing in the Season with All I Want for Christmas by Mariah Carey with a live band. Bring $5, your friends and your voice! Don't forget your ugly Christmas sweater! We will be giving away tickets to Vox Audio's holiday concert on Sat., Dec. 14th to the person wearing the UGLIEST Christmas sweater. Based on the insane popularity of Pub Choir out of Brisbane, Australia, Just Sing is for anyone who finds themselves belting out tunes in the shower or in the car. Everybody can sing and Just Sing is here to prove it. It's our goal to make singing together user friendly for everyone! Bring yourself and all your friends down to the Cultural Center for the Arts, grab a drink from the bar, great food from a local food truck, learn All I Want for Christmas in 3-part harmony in 90 minutes, perform it twice, and if the publishing Gods are smiling: have it immortalized in video forever. No auditions, no commitments, no judgement, no pressure, only LOTS OF FUN! Thursday, December 5th at 7PM Cultural Center for the Arts 1001 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 Doors open at 6:30 $5 cover charge For more information, check out www.SingStark.org. Also, follow us on facebook.com/singstark.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Jingles of Christmas Past"
by North Canton Playhouse 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

The North Canton Playhouse presents "Jingles of Christmas Past" Directed by Lisa Paynter Performance Dates: Thursday, December 5, Friday, December 6, & December 7 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 pm Where: North Canton Playhouse 525 Seventh St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Christmas Show tickets". Synopsis:"Jingles of Christmas Past" is a holiday variety show filled with your favorite Christmas songs, including some with a different "twist". And there will be hilarious skits! Start off your holidays full of laughter and warm and fuzzy feelings! Come join us for Jingles!

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Dance Teacher needed in Chardon!
by Cleveland, Dance To EvOLvE 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

Attention Cleveland Dance Teachers! Dance To EvOLvE <http://www.dancetoevolve.com/cleveland> has a great opportunity for instructors in the Chardon area. We're currently looking for teachers on Wednesday afternoons & Saturday mornings. Classes are Tap/Ballet Combo classes for students age 2-10. Pay ranges from $24-$36/hour. If you're looking for a dance instructor job with tons of potential for growth, we'd love to have you join our team! If you're interested in learning more, send your resume and availability to cleveland(a)dancetoevolve.com. We will respond within 24 business hours. -- Thanks, Laura Hankey Cleveland Coordinator Dance To EvOLvE 440-379-0682 www.dancetoevolve.com/Cleveland

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Grammy Award winning Graphic Designer
by Richard Mantel 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

I am a Grammy Award winning New York Graphic Designer who recently relocated to Ohio. I have experience in designing Theater Posters and Programs, CD Covers, Book Covers, Logos, etc. If you need a graphic designer, please contact me. W: https://richardmantel.myportfolio.com/projects E: rmantel55(a)gmail.com

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Casting for a Short Film in Cleveland
by Madison Ledyard-King 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

Hello all, My name is Madison Ledyard-King and I am currently looking for actors to be in a short film that I will be shooting in January. Requirements: - Age - 18+ - Ethnicity - any - Height - any - Must have an athletic build If interested, please send over a headshot and resume to - *mledyardking18(a)gmail.com <mledyardking18(a)gmail.com>*. -- To Excellence! Madison A. Ledyard-King Kent State University Digital Media Production Major Theatre Performance Minor Pronouns: He/Him Phone: 1 (216) 256-3854 Email: mledyardking18(a)gmail.com Web: N/A --------------------------------------------- "Motivate Inspire Achieve!"

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Romantic journey CONSTELLATIONS opens Fri, Dec 6 at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 24 Nov '19

24 Nov '19

_CONSTELLATIONS _OPENS FRIDAY, DEC 6 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM - A FASCINATING, ROMANTIC JOURNEY BY NICK PAYNE - Convergence-continuum presents the Ohio premiere of _Constellations, _by Nick Payne. This fascinating, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next challenges the boundaries of the world we think we know – probing the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. _Constellations _follows Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a theoretical astronomer, through their romantic relationship. Marianne waxes poetic about cosmology, quantum mechanics, string theory and the concept of multiple universes pulling people’s lives in various directions, and the play itself takes the pair’s story through the stars to alternative realities where anything can happen – and does. “Who knew that higher physics could be so sexy, so accessible – and so emotionally devastating? _Constellations _, Nick Payne’s gorgeous two-character drama may be the most sophisticated date play Broadway has seen.” - _The New York Times _ ____ _Constellations _is directed by convergence-continuum’s Geoffrey Hoffman and features actors Laurel Hoffman and Max Elinsky, with live music by Bobby Williams. _Constellations _opens Friday, Dec 6 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 p.m. through Dec 21 at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Fri and Sat tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Thurs tickets are $15 gen. admission, $12 seniors and $8 students. Tickets and information are available at convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. ------------------------------- Convergence-continuum’s production of _Constellations _is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

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Berko review: LIVE BODIES FOR SALE @ Playwrights Local
by Roy Berko 24 Nov '19

24 Nov '19

•••••••••••••••• *Capsule judgment: “LIVE BODIES FOR SALE” is a powerful and compelling exposition that grabs and holds attention, not only because of the stories told, but also because of the well-conceived performances. This is an absolutely must-see experience which shows the power of theater to teach and persuade.* To read the entire review go to www.royberko.info ••••••••••••••••••••

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Songwriter Circle Meets On December 2nd
by Newsletter Editor 24 Nov '19

24 Nov '19

---------------------------------------------------------------- Do You Write Songs? Join Us On December, 2nd For Our Next General Meeting The next meeting of the Songwriter Summit (nee: Summit County Songwriter Circle) will be held on December 2nd at The Elks Lodge, 2555 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Our general meeting begins at 7 PM and is usually over by 9 o’clock. Meetings feature presentations of new songs or works in progress offered by members and non-members alike. You do not need to be a member to present a song and you do not need to be a writer to attend the meeting. Members discuss the songs, offer gentle critique and comment as requested by the performer. Songwriter Summit exists to connect songwriters throughout the area and has members that often travel from Pennsylvania and West Virginia to attend. Our musical tastes cover a wide variety of genres and styles and all are welcome. You can see what a typical meeting looks like here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doIbNi1rX4&feature=youtu.be <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doIbNi1rX4&feature=youtu.be> Here’s our website if you need additional information on the group: http://www.songwritersummit.com <http://www.songwritersummit.com/> Here’s a link to a recent newsletter: http://www.songwritersummit.com/Newsletters/May2018/May2018.htm <http://www.songwritersummit.com/Newsletters/May2018/May2018.htm> IF YOU PLAN TO PRESENT A SONG: Please provide 30 copies of the lyrics so that members will be able to follow along and make notes during the performance. Lyric sheets will be returned to you at the end of the evening to protect your copyright if requested. You may opt-in to the video we do each month if you desire and if you sign the video release that gives us permission to use your presentation. If you play a keyboard or other instrument that requires amplification you are responsible for your own gear. Check us out. We meet on the first Monday most every month and would love to see you at our next meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------

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