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Cleveland Dance Fest Professional Master Classes
by Irene Honora 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

*CLEVELAND DANCE FEST PROFESSIONAL MASTER CLASSES* As you might know, Cleveland Dance Fest is November 8th and 9th and will be featuring 35 choreographers in 2 evening performances, an emerging works concert, a youth showcase, and a day of master classes for youth and professional/college dancers. We have some exciting master class artists teaching at the festival on Saturday, November 9th that I think you will enjoy. Taylor Knight & Anna Thompson of slowdanger will be presenting physical integration, a class that will integrate somatics practices, Laban Movement analysis & more into an exploration of the mind/body connection. Kora Radella (Kenyon College) will present a momentum based floor work practiced rooted in release techniques and will explore the idea of riding the edge of control. Gina Hoch-Stall’s (MFA Ohio State University) class will invite dancers to have a more in depth conversation with their bodies through play, sweat, experiment & fly (with and away) from gravity. Contact improvisation with Kelly Hurlburt & Josh Hines directors of Seabus Dance Company, will focus on the tone of the body, how dancer’s give/share/pour weight into one another, ride momentum and other ways to move with contact. The class will conclude with a group contact improv jam. For class descriptions and other details, see our website <http://www.themovementproject.org/cdf19>. Feel free to spread the word! Cleveland Dance Fest is a great way to meet new people and have new movement experiences. -- *Irene Honora* Company Member The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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FINAL WEEKEND World Premiere at CVLT - Matt’s First (Real) Thanksgiving
by Brandi 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

We’ve had a few sold-out shows, so get your tickets while you can! Matt is bringing his boyfriend home for Thanksgiving to meet his parents - the only problem is that Matt’s not all the way out yet. Add in a fun grandma, a zany aunt, an unwanted ex, and a sister with a secret or two of her own and it’s a Thanksgiving you’ll never forget. Matt’s First (Real) Thanksgiving is a world premiere show written by Brandi Eaton (a local playwright) and directed by Kourtney Highland. It is presented at the River Street Playhouse (the black box space for the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre). Cast: TOM STEPHAN as Calvin Quinn ADRIENNE JONES as Becky Quinn BRIAN WESTERLEY as Matt Quinn TYLER BARHORST as Jason Myles ROSE GABRIELE FOTI as Elaine Quinn LAUREL BRYANT as Violet Murray MICHAEL BOUTELL as Deke Jordan SUE JEROMSON as Dahlia Madison Friday and Saturday Nov 1st and 2nd at 8:00 PM See the link below for tickets and address information: https://cvlt.org/events/matts-first-thanksgiving/

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Stagecrafters TEEN ACADEMY AUDITIONS - GODSPELL
by Crafters, Stage 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

For Immediate Release: *Orange Community Education and Recreation* STAGECRAFTERS THEATRE *STAGECRAFTERS TEEN ACADEMY ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR* *GODSPELL* * (for students in 8th - 12th Grade)* Stagecrafters announces auditions for GODSPELL on *Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5:30pm-8:30pm* at the Pepper Pike Learning Center, 32000 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike. The 2012 Revival Edition is a masterful retelling of the original sensation injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. *Godspell* was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (*Wicked*, *Pippin*, *Children of Eden*); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," *Godspell* features a parade of beloved songs, including "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," “Light of the World,” “We Beseech Thee” and “Beautiful City.” We are seeking a diverse group of students, *grades 8-12*, to bring these parables, songs and characters to life. The characters in this story are energetic and charming. Gentle, but strong. Playful. Thoughtful. Revolutionary. They sing, they dance, they play instruments. They are an ensemble. *Rehearsals: *5:30pm-8:30pm, 2-3 x per week November-January (with breaks for Thanksgiving and Winter Vacation) *Tech Week: *January 26th-January 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm *Performances: *Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st, 7:00pm, Orange High School Auditorium *Auditions: *Monday, November 4th, 2019. 5:30pm-8:30pm 5:30pm-7:00pm Vocal Auditions (no appointment necessary) 7:00pm-8:30pm Dance Call *Sign up here to reserve your spot: * https://orangerec.ce.eleyo.com/course/1264/fall-2019/teen-academy-godspell#… (enroll on the waitlist. Once the show is cast, you will be transferred to the cast list at which point payment will be collected.) Please prepare 16-32 bars (or 1-minute) of contemporary musical theater in the style of the show. Sheet music, though not required, is strongly recommended. An accompanist will be provided. Students will be seen in the order in which they sign-in at the door. Please plan to stay for the dance call at 7:00pm. For the dance call, please wear appropriate dance or athletic clothing and shoes that allow you to move freely. There will be time to change between singing and dancing. *Director*: Will Sanborn *Music Director*: Stephen Tsamberlis *Choreographer*: Liz Baumgartner For additional information about Stagecrafters Teen Programs please contact Tali Singer at Orange Community Education & Recreation’s Stagecrafters Office: 216-831-8601, ext. 5105. To learn more about Stagecrafters visit www.orangerec.com. Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation. -- Stagecrafters Youth Theatre 32000 Chagrin Blvd Pepper Pike, OH 44124 216-831-8601, x5103 www.orangerec.com stagecrafters(a)orangecsd.org Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Acting the Song Workshop with Dan Hendrock and John Krol
by Dan Hendrock 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

Acting the Song Workshop This workshop will proceed with a step-by-step process for analyzing, interpreting, and performing songs—in short, students will learn how to act songs or to fine tune those in which you may already have. Students will work on songs assigned by the teacher if needed, as well as songs they choose themselves, with a goal of singing pieces from various time periods and genres to show a variety of skill and understanding. The goal is to make the student extremely versatile and competent in all arenas of musical theatre. Together the teacher and students will assemble a repertoire of contrasting songs. We start with a vocal warm up, followed by training in a process that leads to the organic “living” of the songs. This process will include audition etiquette, identifying given circumstances, i.e. who are you singing to? Why are you singing? What do you want? Etc. We will be identifying and solidifying a solid prebeat for each of your songs, the “moment before,” what provides the transition from the student into the character? We will be making character adjustments, both physical and psychological, when required, employing the techniques of Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Kristen Linklater, Meisner, Grotowski, to name a few. The goal will be to provide a way of working that is individual and specific to each student. In short, they will learn a process that works for them, so that they may apply the process to future roles and auditions by themselves. The workshop is for actors, singers, and dancers, as it gives the participants a visceral experience of the acting process, making clear what an actor needs as he/she/ they prepare a performance. These techniques will enable the students to work as emotionally alive, theatrically inventive performers. By the end of the workshop each student will have learned about the relationship of acting to singing, and will have developed a reliable acting technique applicable to both; will have added to their knowledge of musical theatre history; will have experienced a collaborative working situation and a sense of what their place may be in the professional world of musical theater, and will have a solid understanding of the audition process. The workshop is perfect for those wanting to fine tune their pre-screens and final auditions for their college conservatory auditions, anyone wanting to sharpen their skills in musical theatre, preparing one for an upcoming audition, or just for fun! The workshop works as a group setting style workshop. All students will be watching and participating in learning specific feedback after each performance. The goal being to learn from watching as well as doing. Each student will be provided with a top-notch accompanist/musical director, John Krol, as well as a highly qualified acting instructor, Dan Hendrock. The workshop takes place over two weeks at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, 3630 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44118. Each workshop will be two hours long from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The first class will be November 3rd and the next week on November 10th. The cost of the workshop will be $100 for each student and only 8 students will be accepted. If you can only make one of the days, it will only be $50 for that day. This particular workshop will be reserved for those that are in high school and above. The purpose of having such a small ensemble of students is so that each participant will be provided with a solid amount of individualized attention and performance. Please email Dan Hendrock at dhendrock(a)hb.edu to reserve your spot! We already have some students signed up so space is limited! About the instructors: Dan Hendrock is a professional actor, director and teaching artist. He has been professionally directing and acting in Cleveland, NYC and Chicago for the past fifteen years. Dan got his MFA in Acting from the Cleveland Play House/Case Western Reserve University graduate acting program and is a proud member of AEA. He is currently the Director of Theatre at Hathaway Brown School and works as the Head of Acting at Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute. Dan also holds his teaching certificate in the Michael Chekhov Technique from the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. His performing credits include many television and commercial appearances, regional theatres, national tours and Off-Broadway. Dan has found his passion sharing his expertise about the craft with the next generation of performers. John Krol is a freelance music and theatre professional in the Cleveland area. He teaches musical theatre classes at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood and the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute. He has been musical director for summer camps at the Beck Center, Hathaway Brown, and Fairmount Performing Arts (FPAC), and he serves as director, music director, and accompanist for many area school and community theatres Dan Hendrock Upper School Performing Arts Upper School Theatre Director 216-932-4214 ext. 7210 -- <http://www.hb.edu/> <https://www.facebook.com/HathawayBrownSchool> <https://twitter.com/hathawaybrown> <https://instagram.com/hathawaybrownschool/> <https://www.pinterest.com/hathawaybrown/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hathaway-brown-school> <http://www.hb.edu/cf_news/rss.cfm> <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=313&lastid=4093&do=logoffadmin>

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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!!
by L RYA PHILLIPS 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

L Rya Photography Studios located in Cleveland,Ohio. Our studio specializes in Senior and Family Portraits. We are currently offering a few discounts programs strictly for high school senior portraits for the next few weeks. 1. Get $50 off any Senior Portrait Package if session is booked before 11/15/2019. 2.BUY 1 GET 1 HALF OFF SALE !!!! Book your senior pictures session with a friend and get half off your package!!! OFFER AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!! In the future we will be offering special discounts to students that need professional headshots. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment visit our at LRyaPhotography.com or contact a studio representative at (216) 452-0924! L Rya Phillips L Rya Photography www.LRyaPhotography.com <http://www.lryaphotography.com/> (216)452-0924

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DATE CHANGE FOR DROOD AUDITIONS! Nov 25, 26, 27
by Bailey Pfohl 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

The Mystery of Edwin Drood A Musical By Rupert Holmes Winter Youth Production, ages 9 - 15 Show Run: Feb 21 - Mar 8 (Feb 21, 22, 28, 29, Mar 1, 5, 6, 7, 8) Auditions: Nov 25, 26, 27, 6:30 - 9:30pm at Near West Theatre Website: http://nearwesttheatre.org/pages/audition ABOUT THE SHOW Inspired by the great British Music Hall and Melodrama traditions of the Victorian Era, The Mystery of Edwin Drood promises an evening of thrills and chills, hilarity and hijinks! Based on Charles Dickens' final, unfinished novel, this unsolved musical murder mystery follows the delightfully zany players of the Music Hall Royale as they embody the stories over the top characters and turn to the audience to solve the mystery. With an energetic score by Rupert Holmes, this hilarious Tony Award winning show-within-a-show is unlike anything before seen on the Near West Theatre stage. Nine performances. Nine different endings. Who killed Edwin Drood? You decide. ABOUT THE AUDITION Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. Auditions begin promptly at the designated time. Anyone arriving after the starting time will be asked to audition at the next scheduled day. Near West Theatre holds group auditions in a relaxed and friendly environment. No preparation or preregistration is required. Actors of all experience levels are led through multiple improvisational exercises providing every participant equal opportunity to create through word, movement, and song. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for dancing so you can move easily. Auditions focus on the creative process, not the product; on working as an ensemble, not solo. After this first level audition, callbacks will focus on individual roles/songs and working from the script. DROOD CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Drood/Nutting/*Datchery - Female. Mezzo (B3 - E5) Edwin Drood/Alice Nutting/Datchery: Prima donna and London's leading male impersonator, charming but, as you might expect, has determination and a lot of ego. Must command the stage. As Edwin Drood, she is an attractive, rich, and popular young man who has everything. The victim.* Note: Plays the mysterious Dick Datchery up until the voting. Jasper/Paget - Male. Bari-tenor (A2 - A4) John Jasper/Clive Paget: The Royale's male lead, a devilishly attractive cad, and he knows it. In Drood, he is the baddie. Jasper is the Choirmaster of Cloisterham Cathedral and uncle of Edwin Drood. He is, not so secretly, in love with Rosa Bud. Madness lurks beneath his smooth exterior. He often flips between two different personalities throughout the play. A Murder Suspect and A Lover Candidate Crisparkle/Moncrieffe - Male. Baritone (C3 - G4) Reverend Crisparkle/Cedric Moncrieffe: This troupe member is a bit of an open book who plays the archetypal vicar. He is also a bit of a lurker and was in love with Rosa's mother. Must be able to play significantly older than most of the actors on stage. A Murder Suspect, A Datchery Candidate and A Lover Candidate. Chairman/Cartwright/Mayor - Male or Female. Baritone/Low Alto (D#3 - F#4 - can pop octaves if needed). Chairperson & Mayor Thomas Sapsea/Cartwright: The leader of the music hall troupe. The Chairperson carries the majority of the dialogue and must be quick with a joke and able to improvise. S/he is in charge of keeping the pace of the show moving. Must be able to come up with ad libs on the spot. He unexpectedly fills in as Mayor Sapsea in Drood when another actor fails to show up. A Lover Candidate. Puffer/Prysock - Serious low alto (F3 - D5) Princess Puffer/Angela Prysock: Angela has been a favorite of London audiences forever, a staple of the stage. As the mysterious Princess Puffer, she runs an underground lair in the bad part of London; she is glamorous in her ruin. Must have a big chest voice and lots of rapport with the audience. A Murder Suspect and A Lover Candidate. Neville Landless/Grinstead - Male. Bari-tenor (C3 - G4) Neville Landless/Victor Grinstead: Victor is enjoying his premier performance with the Music Hall Royale. His character, Neville, is Helena's brother and suffers from the same "geographically untraceable" approximation of an East Asian accent. Neville falls for Rosa Bud, falls out with Edwin, and is therefore another suspect in the murder. He is very passionate and often angry. A Murder Suspect, A Datchery Candidate and A Lover Candidate. Helena Landless/Conover - Female. Mezzo (G3 - D5 [optional E5]) Helena Landless/Janet Conover: Janet is a long-standing member of the acting troupe, asked to play the mysterious Helena Landless who hails from a mysterious foreign colony not unlike India. Will need to switch between her British accent and "geographically untraceable" approximation of an East Asian accent. A Murder Suspect, A Datchery Candidate and A Lover Candidate. Rosa Bud/Peregrine - Female. True soprano (A3 - B5) Rosa Bud/Deirdre Peregrine: The ingénue of the Music Hall Royale, Deirdre portrays the love interest of Drood, the young, beautiful and apparently fragile Rosa Bud. She is betrothed to Edwin Drood, the only man who isn't in love with her. Though she comes off as innocent and quite harmless, a lot boils underneath the surface that might drive her to take extreme measures...possibly murder? A Murder Suspect, A Datchery Candidate and A Lover Candidate. Deputy/Cricker Jr. - Male (any range) Deputy/Nick Cricker, Jr: Younger than Cricker, Sr. As the Deputy, he is lowest in the pecking order, and very funny. A Lover Candidate. Bazzard/Bax - Male. Bari-tenor (A2 - Eb4 [opt G4 or Bb4]). Bazzard/Phillip Bax: Devotee of the theatre, the everlasting understudy, who finally gets his moment. May have quite a major part if the evening turns out that way. A sad sort of clown. In his role as Bazzard, he is the assistant to Crisparkle, and only appears in one scene. He is often an audience favorite suspect and very capable of stealing the whole show. A Murder Suspect, A Datchery Candidate and A Lover Candidate. Durdles/Cricker Sr. - Male. Baritone or Tenor (B2 - F4) Nick Cricker, Sr./Durdles: "Clown Prince of the Royale" who makes the most of every line! As Durdles, he plays the dumb, somewhat loopy role in the play. He gets to announce the murderer! Even if he himself is the murderer... A Murder Suspect and A Lover Candidate. Stage Manager/Throttle - Male or Female Stage Manager/James or Joyce Throttle: Helps to keep the Chairperson on track throughout the play. Will be required to move props and scenery, as well as man the curtain throughout the play. Beatrice & Flo/ Gill - Female (C4-D5) Beatrice & Flo/Gill: Flo is a bit of a wild card and a huge fan of the song, "Off to the Races." She tries repeatedly to get everyone to perform it. As Beatrice, she is a friend of Rosa Bud who sings a fabulous quartet with Rosa, Helena and Wendy in Act I. She also participates in the rest of the company goings-on. Wendy/Yearsley - Female (C4-D5) Wendy/Yearsley: Drawn from the company, she is a friend of Rosa Bud who sings a fabulous quartet with Rosa, Helena and Beatrice in Act I. She also participates in the rest of the company goings-on. Male / Female Ensemble Townspeople, dancers, singers, servants, students, etc. The ensemble in this show are extremely active and will be called upon to play many characters! They will spend a great deal with the audience, and will need to come up with dialogue, in character, on the spot! Interested in CREW? Email tsnider(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:tsnider@nearwesttheatre.org> Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 O: 216.961.9750 www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/> Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences.

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Auditions for Once on This Island Today and Tomorrow - October 28 and 29
by Pamela Fine 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Directed by Eugene Sumlin Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Stage Managed by Alex Boyd Auditions will be held on: - Monday, October 28, 6-8 PM, Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665 Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121 - Tuesday, October 29, 6-8 PM, Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665 Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121 Callbacks will be held on October 30, 6-9 PM by invitation only If you are not called back, please know that does not mean you are not cast. Please note: If you are not available to audition on this date please e-mail *hytstagemanager(a)gmail.com <hytstagemanager(a)gmail.com>*. Rehearsal and performances will be held at: Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665 Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121 Casting Information: All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role. *WHAT TO PREPARE:* Grades 6-12 1. One selection in the style of the show up to a minute in length (ie- one verse and one chorus). 2. Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music. Grades 1-5 1. Please learn the lyric below to “Why We Tell the Story”. We will help you practice a little before you sing alone – Understanding the words you are singing is a huge bonus. Parents, we encourage you to explain the lyrics to your kids before they audition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON1gtzdEiwM (go to 2:07) *So I hope that you will tell this tale tomorrow* *It will help your heart remember and relive* *It will help you feel the anger and the sorrow* *And forgive* Everyone please bring a headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the audition form, found at the top of this page, prior to coming to audition. Also, please list all conflicts on the audition form or come prepared with your conflicts to complete a form at auditions. We will be looking for the following when you audition: - Ability to sing consistently on pitch and with expression - A solid sense of beat and rhythm - Overall preparation (knowledge of song and self-presentation) - Positive Behavior Rehearsals will begin Monday, November 4. Rehearsals will be Monday – Friday, 5:00-8:30 pm. Please note there will be a few Saturday rehearsals for principal characters only. You will not be called every day, only when you are needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals, sitzprobe on January 12 (where the orchestra and cast will play and sing through the show), as well as all performances, is mandatory. Tech week begins January 12th-16th Production Dates*: - Friday, January 17 & 24, 7 PM - Saturday, January 18 & 25, 2 PM - Sunday, January 19 & 26, 2 PM **subject to change*

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MARGINALIA: Interplay with Edgar Allan Poe / Oct 31 - Nov 2 / Baldwin Wallace University
by sara＠sarawhale.com 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "Little Shop of Horrors"
by North Canton Playhouse 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

The North Canton Playhouse presents "Little Shop of Horrors" Directed by Tyler Jensen presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre InternationalBook by Howard AshmanMusic by Alen MenkenLyrics by Howard Ashman Performance Dates: October 31, November 2, 3, 7, 8, & 9 at 7:30pm and November 10 at 2:30 pm Where: North Canton Playhouse 525 Seventh St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Little Shop of Horrors".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. | | | | | | | | | | | North Canton Playhouse | | | Synopsis: A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” — after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

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Beachwood Community Theater seeks Keyboard player, Light board Operator and Sound board Op.
by Jill Koslen-Freireich 27 Oct '19

27 Oct '19

Beachwood Community Theater has PAID positions for a Keyboard player, light board and Sound board Ops. We are opening our season with Matilda, the Musical. Tech week begins November 15 and the show runs weekends (excluding Thanksgiving weekend) November 23 - December 15. For more information or to schedule an interview please contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at jillfrei521(a)gmail.com or by calling 216-595-3734. Please share with any great key board players you may know!

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