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CPH THEATRE ACADEMY-- REGISTRATION IS OPEN, Classes begin October 5th!
by Nicole Sumlin 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

**Please communicate all inquires via academy(a)clevelandplayhouse.com** CPH THEATRE ACADEMY Education Classes for All Ages and Levels Cleveland Play House Theatre Academy begins the Fall Semester classes on October 5th! Whether you have a young artist aspiring to be the next Lin-Manuel, you’re a child or adult looking for a fun adventure after school or work, or a professional actor on the quest to continue building craft, CPH Theatre Academy features courses for everyone! TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES OR FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/education/at-cph/cph-theatre-academy QUESTIONS? email academy(a)clevelandplayhouse.com or call 216.414.7111 Below is just a sample of the new, diverse, and enticing courses offered this semester: YOUTH OPEN DIVISION AGES 8-12 Musical Theatre I Students will dive into the world of musical theatre and build vocal technique for singing and speech while gaining confidence in dance technique that helps tell a story. Students will share a classroom performance with friends and family at the end of the semester. Mondays / 6-8pm Full year: $745.50 / Fall: $296.10 / Spring: $503.37 ADULT OPEN DIVISION Intro to Stagecraft I Explore the technical aspect of theatre in this hands-on offering! Design and artisanship meet as students expand their skills as theatre artists. This survey course will explore the basics of scene design, construction, painting and prop making. Intro to Stagecraft II, offered spring semester, will focus on the processes of lighting, sound, digital projection, and costume design for the stage. Thursdays / 7–9pm Full year: $700 / Fall: $280 / Spring: $442 ADULT PROFESSIONAL DIVISION The Business of the Actor This course will provide the knowledge and allow professional actors to build the skills needed in order to present all of their assets (headshot, resume, reel, website, social media presence, etc.) in a way that makes directors and casting agents take notice. This course will also provide insight into video submissions and self-producing. Application required. Tuesdays / 6-8pm Fall only: $280 All courses will take place at the CPH Administrative Offices, located in Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland For more than eight decades, CPH has offered educational programming as varied as the stories on our stages. Alumni include Academy Award®-winner Paul Newman, Academy Award- and Tony Award®-winner Joel Grey, and Toy Story 3 Director Lee Unkrich, among many other successful film and theatre talents. Faculty from Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House will excite creative potential, fortify aptitude, and nurture the passion necessary for artistic excellence. **Please communicate all inquires via academy(a)clevelandplayhouse.com**

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Stage Manager Needed
by Carol Townsend 22 Sep '19

22 Sep '19

Clean Room Ministries LLC seeks an experienced Stage Manager for its upcoming production of The King of Hearts. Responsibilities include: Attend and take notes at all rehearsals and production meetings. Maintain accurate documentation of blocking and technical notes. Coordinate with prop and costume techs. Work with sound and light tech regarding cues and other related tasks. Skill set includes: Detail oriented Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good organizational skills Possess positive attitude Rehearsals: Feb 24th - March 28th Monday - Thursday Rehearsals: 6:30p-9:30p ; Saturday Rehearsals: 11:00a - 2:00pm Tech Week: March 30th - April 3rd Monday-Friday, March 30th 6:30pm to 9:30pm Performance: Time: April 4, 2020 4:00pm This is a paid position. Please send resumes to Carol Townsend, Director at crmdrama(a)gmail.com

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COPENHAGEN @ Cesear's Forum
by Roy Berko 22 Sep '19

22 Sep '19

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: **CAPSULE JUDGMENT: “Copenhagen” continues Cesear’s Forum for doing small cast, high quality, thought-provoking plays, that draw in a thinking crowd. Though a long sit, the play is an idea-expanding experience that is well-worth seeing.* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info/>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Free/Donation Based Yoga at Edgewater Beach
by Selena Awesome 22 Sep '19

22 Sep '19

https://www.facebook.com/events/1127358494126329/?event_time_id=11273586074… -- I teach a yoga class open to all, at Edgewater Beach by the willow tree Mon-Fridays at 9:15am. All are invited to attend and participate, it is Astanga Yoga Basics. Below is the event info: Donation Based and open to all! Salute the sun with Selena Awesome <https://www.facebook.com/selena.a.vicario>! This is a led, Aśtanga half-Primary Series, offering modifications to suit beginners and experienced yogis. Hands-on assists and adjustments will be offered to those who wish. Followed by a snack provided by Awesome VeganTreats <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeVeganTreats/>. Gather by the Willow Tree at 9am Class begins 9:15am Snacktime at 10:15/10:30am *In Case of Rain or cold. classes inside at The Studio Cleveland ~Thai, Yoga, Massage <https://www.facebook.com/thestudiocleveland/> downtown. Class Structure: Opening Invocation: (Call and Response) 3 Sun Salutation A 3 Sun Salutation B Essential Standing Postures Seated forward folding* Seated binds and twists* Navasana (boat pose) back bends inversions lotus poses (final 3 poses) Relaxation *This practice will incorporate vinyasas between asanasBe safe and be brilliant! Sincerely, ~Selena Awesome Vicario

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MAMA'S OVEN by Ife-Gail F. Young | September 23
by Playwrights Local 22 Sep '19

22 Sep '19

Playwrights Local Presents A Free Staged Reading *MAMA'S OVEN* *Written by Ife-Gail F. YoungDirected by Ashley Aquilla* *Monday, September 23 at 7:00 pm* Free with no tickets or reservations required Open to the public | Recommended for adults & teens http://www.playwrightslocal.org/fall-roundtable-series-2019/ *Synopsis:* The Korean war has ended, and men have been returning home. Doreen’s husband Army, however, has not come back as of three years after his discharge. It's only after Doreen finally meets a love interest that Army returns, different than when he left and displaying serious issues. Although their marriage died with Army's desertion, Doreen still feels obligated to him. Meanwhile, Odessa, Doreen’s mother and co-owner of O&D’s Boarding House, feels an undying need to save the orphaned doo-wop singers that meet under the streetlight. However, the adage ‘boys will be boys’ threaten the young singers' livelihoods. Their talent is their only hope for a brighter tomorrow. Playwrights Local Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street | Cleveland, OH 44110 http://www.playwrightslocal.org/fall-roundtable-series-2019/

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Review of "Into the Breeches!" at Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman 21 Sep '19

21 Sep '19

Cleveland Play House’s ‘Into the Breeches!’ a delightful play-within-a-play Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal George Brant’s “Into the Breeches!” does what good comedies do – offer sugar-dusted social commentary that, in its current Cleveland Play House staging, finds audience’s laughing uproariously through the tears during the performance and lost in thought while heading for the exits afterward. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Casting - Staged Reading of "Autopoiesis" - Oct 12
by Playwrights Local 21 Sep '19

21 Sep '19

Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> Seeks actors for a staged reading in the 5th Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/5cpf/> Saturday, October 12, 2019 Creative Space at Waterloo Arts This reading will be at 5:00 pm. Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume to *playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com <playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com>*. AUTOPOIESIS Written by Oana Leuca Directed by Erik Andrews Synopsis “Autopoiesis” is a short play in absurdist fashion that raises issues of social media addiction, beauty standards, and bullying. The action takes place in a cabaret, where Dana, a 60-year-old dancer, is doing a smokey-eyed tutorial on Facebook, while teaching 14-year-old Ana about the meaning of life. Harassed by the Scale-people, the Canary-beasts, and also by the netizens, Dana’s self-esteem problems worsen. She befriends DontExist, a 30 year-old female writer who thinks she is inside the heart of a giraffe. They lap-dance together, and start reflecting on love and life, while all the other characters around them scroll on their phones or even end up marrying their phones. Open Roles Dana - a cabaret dancer (female, 50s-60s) Ana - a young girl (female, 14-21) DontExist - a writer (female, 30) Actor 1 - Multiple Roles (open age/gender) Actor 2 - Multiple Roles (open age/gender) Actor 3 - Multiple Roles (open age/gender) Logistics There will be 1-2 rehearsals in North Collinwood or in Tremont. This is an unpaid reading, but a great chance to be a part of a new play! Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume to *playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com <playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com>*. ABOUT THE COMPANY Playwrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/.

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Opening Soon! “The Ladies Foursome”!
by Margaret Hnat 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Bay Village Community Theater’s “The Ladies Foursome” will open Friday, September 27 at 8 pm at St. Barnabas Church Parkside Hall, 468 Bradley Rd., Bay Village. Additional performances are September 28 at 3 and 8 pm and October 4-5 at 8 pm and October 6 at 3 pm. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Call 440-847-8494 or visit BayTheater.Yapsody.com to purchase tickets. Directed by John Hnat, the cast includes Kaycee Craig, Margaret Hnat, Mary Manos-Mitchem, and Valerie Young Sent from my iPad

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WUAL: CALL for Playwrights and Creative Writers Competition
by sue holland johnson 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

WUAL: CALL forPlaywrights and Creative Writers Competition (Please share with your actors, performing artists, students, creative writers) Seeking playwrights /creative writers for special, inspirational “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” project. Rationale: Watch the local and national news. Read theInternet. The media do not seem to address solutions to problems the communityand country continue to face. The mediaseem to perpetuate and exacerbate society’s negative issues by broadcasting andmagnifying society’s “uglies.” There is growingevidence that community members and the general public seem to be tired, agitated and frustrated with theconditions. However, they do not seem toknow what to do or how to counteract the negative energies and be able tocontribute what they can to effect positive change within themselves, theirfamilies and neighborhood. “A Brand New WUALDay! Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” attempts to provide the higher levelnon-traditional thinking, principles and practices individuals can use to makesuch change. Wake Up and Live’sActors’ Studio (WUAL) is launching its “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” projectand inviting playwrights / creative writers to submit 7 - 10-minute inspirational scenariosto be performed in various venues. Submissions should: 1. Address the Concept: Turn Your Life into One of Joy Health,Wealth and Happiness! (What story is character telling?) 2. Scenarios should have only 1 – 3 characters. 3. Be suitable to be presented on “Wake Up AndLive With the Arts” YouTube show and / or on stage, and / or in workshops. 4. Be inspirational and uplifting. 5. Depict challenges or conflicts the character/s is facing, overcoming, or has overcome whichallow him/her to now live an enlightened life on a higher level. 6. Suggested Universal principles andpractices to address Wellness issues: . Physical,Mental, Emotional and / or Spiritual health . Family and other other relationships (love, work, social, toxicity) . Abuse (Domestic, Addictions, Employment, Elder, Etc.) . Financial and Material 7. Offer a non-traditional,thought-provoking approach to answers and problem-solving strategies to address life changes.8. Typed in current, standard play writing format. Selected entries: 1. If selected, scenarios will be performed on “Wake UpAnd Live With the Arts” and in live performance and workshops. 2. Stipend will be received from net proceeds of liveperformances. 3. $12.00 Entry fee required. Mail checks: 19333 Van Aken Blvd. Shaker Hts, OH 44122 Submission Deadline: Oct. 7, 2019 Questions: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com About Sue Johnson . . . Sue produces,directs and hosts “Wake Up And Live With the Arts” YouTube showwhich celebrates and showcases the diversity of performing andcultural artists. Sue’sprofessional acting credits include appearances in Cleveland area theatres, including co-starring with Leon Bibb in A.R.Gurney’s Love Letters. She has directed My Big FatDysfunctional Office, by Gary Webster, a commissioned play,numerous "PlayActs" Performances, staged readings andfull productions, including Vickie Williams, “Commemorative,” and producing“Black and Blue Rhapsody,” by Richard Asbury. Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Director, WUAL Producer, “Wake Up andLive With the Arts” wakeuupandlives(a)gmail.com www.wakeupandlives.com

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Anne of Green Gables at WRP is in their second weekend! Sunday already sold out.
by Western Reserve Playhouse 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Western Reserve Playhouse presents “Anne of Green Gables” from the novel L.M. Montgomery, adapted by Joseph Robinette Directed by Brianna Joi Synopsis: This new dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. Whether the playgoer is an "old friend" of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature's most unforgettable characters. The star studded cast is lead by Molly Kessler (Anne), Harriet DeVeto (Marilla), Tenley Stitzer (Diana), and Stephen Morse (Matthew). One of the largest main stage production on WRP Stage we are thrilled to bring back, James Patrick (Gilbert), Kerry Scanlon (Mrs. Barry), Kathy Pekarcik (Rachel), Dorota Zarzveka, and Zach Manthey. Also new to the WRP stage are, Kathy Turk, Katie Heckroth, Lily Drybola, Trevor Kessler, Colleen Kessler, Ella Bozan, Camryn Henderson, Scarlett Dudley, Rosalie Sajovie, Catherine Messner, Barbara Stitzer, and Suzanne Heckroth. Directed by Brianna Joi, Stage Managed by Hannah Hilty , Costume Design by Kelsey Tomlinson (Little Women), Light Design by Daniel Hunsicker (Heather’s The Musical), props by Sue Snyder (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), Set Design by Walt Kaminski, and Set Construction by Jim Gremba. Anne of Green Gables is from the novel by L.M. Montgomery and adapted by Joseph Robinette. Shows run from September 13-28, 2019. Tickets are $17.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at WesternReservePlayhouse.org or at the door. TITLE: Anne of Green Gables BY: Novel - L.M. Montgomery and adapted by Joseph Robinette VENUE AND ADDRESS: 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44268 RUN DATES: September 13-28,, 2019 TIMES OF SHOWS: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00PM - Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 2:00PM (SUNDAY IS SOLD OUT) TICKETS: $17.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Seniors/Students BOX OFFICE: 330-620-7314 WEB: WesternReservePlayhouse.org <http://www.westernreserveplayhouse.org>

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