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Fall classes at The Center for Applied Drama and Autism
by Wendy Duke 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Looking for a fun activity for your child on the autism spectrum? We offer theatre classes for all abilities on Saturdays throughout the year. Our classes enhance communication skills while promoting creative collaboration. Our instructors are trained in specific techniques to help students on the spectrum succeed in class and in life. Class size is small, so be sure to register right away. For anyone who is interested but not sure how their child will take to theatre classes, please contact us and arrange for a visit/observation. Cost is $260/10 sessions. The Center for Applied Drama and Autism is located at 1501 S Hawkins Ave, Akron OH 44320. Our fall session begins Sept 14 and goes through Nov 23. Contact us via email: info(a)centerforada.org, office phone: 234-678-7830 or check out our web site: centerforada.org Fall 2019 Schedule ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE** Ages 8-13 Saturdays 9 am - 10 am 10 weeks, $260 Instructors: Wendy Duke & Laura Valendza For young people who enjoy role play and acting out stories, with a focus on adventure tales, superheroes and sidekicks, animal trickster tales and a wee bit of Shakespeare IMPROV FOR ALL* For all ages and abilities Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:15 am 10 weeks, $260 Instructors: Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker Our improv class encourages collaboration, curiosity and creativity. Our instructors create a fun and supportive environment that allow the participants to explore, develop, and succeed using the art of theatre improvisation. NEXT STAGE TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP** Ages 14-22 Saturdays 11:30pm - 12:30pm 10 weeks, $260.00 Instructors: Wendy Duke & Laura Valendza For young people on the spectrum who are getting ready for a transitional time in their lives, moving from middle school to high school to college to career. Through work on a collaborative theatre project, participants will be rehearsing the skills they will need in real life as well as the stage. *Inclusive and diverse — for young people of all abilities **Designed for young people with autism specifically *Wendy Duke* Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* Program Director, *Theatre on the Spectrum Adult Day Company, Ardmore Inc* email: wendy(a)centerforada.org <laura(a)centerforada.org> telephone: 330.687.4177 web: centerforada.org

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Death Defying Acts Opens This Friday Sept.13
by Nicole Romo 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Dunamis Theatre and The Center Present: Death Defying Acts by David Mamet, Elaine May, and Woody Allen. For Immediate Release-Sept.11,2019 Akron, Ohio. The Center for Art, Music, and Performance are pleased to host Dunamis Theatre’s production of the dark comedy Death Defying Acts. This hysterical night will entertain audiences in three one act plays over the course of one evening. Death Defying Acts will showcase the plays The Interview by David Mamet, Hotline by Elaine May, and Central Park West by Woody Allen. All three of these wonderful plays were directed by Chris Bizub. Death Defying Acts opens on September 13th and runs September 14th, 20th, and 21st. The Center is located at 118 W. Market St. in Akron, Ohio 44308 and will be the venue for all of the performances. The cast includes Mia Radabaugh, Dylan Gregory, Amy Balsinger, Casey McCann, and Rebecca Semancik. Tickets for the shows are only $15 at the door and online at dunamistheatreboxoffice.ticketleap.com/death-defying-acts/ About the director: This is a special production for Chris having directed a production of Hotline several years ago at Broadview Heights Spotlights Community Theater. It was nice to revisit this piece and it’s consistently relevant messaging as well as getting the opportunity to work pieces by two powerhouse playwrights like David Mamet and Woody Allen. When Chris is not spending all his spare time directing, he lives with his lovely wife Brittany and their two cats in Wickliffe. Chris’ has a Masters in Arts Administration from the University of Akron as well as a Bachelors’ in Theatre from Baldwin Wallace College. He currently works as a Registration Assistant at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and as a Ticketing Concierge at Playhouse Square, but he spends the majority of his spare time acting and directing in the Cleveland/Akron area. Some of his recent directing credits include Lend me a Tenor at Cassidy Theatre, War of the Worlds and The Dining Room at Bay Village Community Theatre, Exit the Body at East Cleveland Theater, Almost, Maine and Wait Until Dark at Broadview Heights Spotlights Community Theatre, Driving Miss Daisy, The Odd Couple, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged] and Play On! at Strongsville Community Theater, A Christmas Carol at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, Panache at Clague Playhouse, and As You Like It at Rubber City Shakespeare Company. We have an amazing group of actors in this show and it has been an honor working with all of them About Dunamis Theatre: Dunamis Theatre is an alternative performance company with a priority to both cultivating new works and presenting published works in experimental form and or challenging in content. Our intent is to provide a theatrical experience through all genres of theatre focusing on high quality productions.. The mission of Dunamis Theatre is to inspire, challenge, entertain, educate, and empower artists and audiences of all ages by igniting the spark within our own internal dynamite; provoking examination of our contemporary world. -- *Nici Romo* Managing Artistic Director Dunamis Theatre

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Steel Magnolias: The Wadsworth Footlighters: This Weekend Only!
by The Wadsworth Footlighters 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Steel Magnolias Presented By The Wadsworth Footlighters September 12th - 15th, 2019 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm Sunday at 2:30pm At Concordia At Sumner (970 Sumner Parkway, Copley, OH 44321) Tickets: $10.00 For All Ages (Available at Door or online [wadsworthfootlighters.com] (Online Service Fees Apply) Featuring: Vickie Jackson as Truvy MaryBeth Knode as Annelle Lexi Frendak as Shelby Jaclyn Phelps as Ouiser Kim Pickard as M'Lynn Lisa Mortensen as Clairee Anna Lambert as Radio DJ Production Staff: Brenton Cochran - Director Diane Frendak - Production Manager Matthew Wilks - Stage Manager Synopsis: The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Steel Magnolias By: Robert Harling is presented with special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

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MASTERCLASS WITH NATALIE WEISS | AKRON CIVIC THEATRE
by Alexandre Marr 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Acclaimed singer and vocal coach Natalie Weiss conducts a masterclass accompanied by pianist Alexandre Marr on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm at the Akron Civic Theatre. The class will begin with group riffing demonstrations and exercises followed by solo participant performances and critiques from Natalie. All solo spots are filled, however the class has additional capacity for the group riffing session.The evening will conclude with a Q&A. Class admission is $60, payable at the following link: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4332953 Masterclass participants are welcome to bring guests interested in observing the class from the audience. Bio Natalie Weiss gained an international following from her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, "Breaking Down The Riffs". As a private vocal coach and master class teacher, she trains performers across the US and throughout the world. Natalie guides singers with her trademarked method to break down riffs & runs from pop icons and often refers to her mission as “Pop Singing For Dummies.” Natalie is one of the most sought-after voices among new musical theatre writers and is a soloist on several albums by numerous new musical theatre composers. She is part of the vocal ensemble on the acclaimed soundtrack for The Greatest Showman, can be heard on the Original Broadway Cast recording of Dear Evan Hansen as one of the Virtual Community Voices and is one of 4 singers on the main jingles for The Incredibles 2. Other credits include Everyday Rapture on Broadway, national tours of Les Miserables and Wicked and regional productions of Ghost and Chess. Natalie received her BFA in musical theatre from Penn State University. She has plans to develop an online riff course within the next few years. For more info, visit natalieweissofficial.com.

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Lillian Pyles Casting is seeking talent for Liam Neeson feature film
by Actor Factory 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

*Need 18-25 year old, thin Caucasian male actor to play bald, tattooed, revolting type. Must be willing to cut hair. Send full-body picture and headshot to TMMauditionconfirmation(a)gmail.com along with your phone number in the email. This role is auditioning today and tomorrow. *Seeking paid Stand-Ins now for 'The Minuteman' filming in Cleveland, Ohio. If interested & fit descriptions plus available according to individual schedules below, please email two photos (full body & head shot) that have been taken within a few days to tmmauditionconfirmation(a)gmail.com TODAY. Put STAND-IN (character name) in subject and include your name and contact number. Adults only. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU DO NOT FIT MOST DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE SPECIFIC CHARACTER. Men also include sport coat size, waist, and pants length. In addition include your email address and attach two photos (full body & head shot). If your email lacks any of these requirements your review may be delayed. Consideration will be given to those matching talent elements the most (refer to photos as well). Need Stand-Ins for these characters: JIM - Caucasian male, 6’2” – 6’5”, slender muscular build, jacket 44, pants 36/34. Light brown hair, blue eyes. Must be available everyday between 9/24-10/21. MIGUEL (need a double and stand-in) - Latino male/female, 4’10” – 5’2”, must be an adult. Black hair, brown eyes. Must be available everyday between 9/24-10/21. MAURICIO - Colombian/Hispanic male, 5’11 - 6’3’, slender muscular build, jacket 42, pants 33/32. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Must be available everyday between 9/24-10/21. lillianpylescasting.com

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CABARET FOR A CURE | FEATURING NATALIE WEISS
by Alexandre Marr 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AT THE AKRON CIVIC THEATRE Acclaimed singer and vocal coach Natalie Weiss headlines an evening of music accompanied/produced by Akron pianist Alexandre Marr. The concert will feature out of town and local artists/ensembles. Allen Cruz, Amy Bransky, Brandy Kay Riha, Christine Stewart, Dominic Iudiciani, Brianna Swinford, Desirée Hargrave, Dominic Iudiciani, Francine Parr, Grant Campbell, Heidi Swinford, James Major Burns, Josh Budd, Joshua Johnson, Kathy Sees, Kirsten Forshew, Kathleen Pellington, Laura Williams, Mary Ober, Merissa Coleman, Olivia Wimberly, Pat Harris, Rebecca Brown, Ronnie Dailey, Ryan Routh, Tiffany Bauman, Tiffany Magill, Tim Carson, Tim Harkleroad, Trevail Smith, Valerie Stewart, My Drunkin Uncle, Temple Brothers Music, Akron’s own ETC All-American, Rouge, Main Street show choirs and others alongside a full band performing modern, theatrical, and Broadway repertoire including selections from Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, The Greatest Showman, Anastasia, Hamilton, and more. Proceeds from this concert will benefit Molly Oldham, a NE Ohio musical theatre performer who recently underwent surgery to have a brain tumor removed just before leaving for her freshman year of college only to find it was Anaplastic Ependymoma, a rare cancer with only about 300 cases diagnosed every year. Molly is 18 years old and surrounded by family and friends who are committed to help her beat this cancer. She plans to attend University of North Carolina Greensboro for an exclusive musical theatre program where only 7 applicants were accepted this year. The school is holding her place in the program. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/143 Band Alexandre Marr - Piano Travis Baiera - Keys Kirk Georgia - Drumset Chad Wimberly - Guitar Merissa Coleman - Aux Headliner Bio Natalie Weiss gained an international following from her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, "Breaking Down The Riffs". As a private vocal coach and master class teacher, she trains performers across the US and throughout the world. Natalie guides singers with her trademarked method to break down riffs & runs from pop icons and often refers to her mission as “Pop Singing For Dummies.” Natalie is one of the most sought-after voices among new musical theatre writers and is a soloist on several albums by numerous new musical theatre composers. She is part of the vocal ensemble on the acclaimed soundtrack for The Greatest Showman, can be heard on the Original Broadway Cast recording of Dear Evan Hansen as one of the Virtual Community Voices and is one of 4 singers on the main jingles for The Incredibles 2. Other credits include Everyday Rapture on Broadway, national tours of Les Miserables and Wicked and regional productions of Ghost and Chess. Natalie received her BFA in musical theatre from Penn State University. She has plans to develop an online riff course within the next few years. For more info, visit natalieweissofficial.com.

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Leading Male roles still open for Beachwood Community Theater’s Matilda
by Jill Koslen-Freireich 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Beachwood Community Theater seeks BOYS for the roles of Bruce, Nigel, Michael Wormwood and other classmates. All male roles in this musical have a LOT of singing and dancing! We are also in need of adult MALES for several other solo parts and ensemble. If interested contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at this email address to schedule an appointment. We hope to complete all casting by this coming Monday. Performance dates are Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 (no performances Thanksgiving weekend.) For more info contact Jill Koslen- Freireich at jillfrei521(a)gmail.com

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North Canton Playhouse announces auditions for "Jingles of Christmas Past"
by North Canton Playhouse 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

“Jingles” is back again this year with a whole new line-up of musical numbers and hilarious, heartwarming Christmas skits! WHEN: Sunday, September 22nd: 6:00-7:00pm – Ages 7-13yr 7:00-8:00pm – Ages 14yr on up through adults TIME: Sign up for an hour-slot at www.northcantonplayhouse.com under the Auditions tab. Look for the Sign Up Genius link WHERE: North Canton Playhouse (525 – 7th St. NE), N. Canton, OH (located at Hoover High School) WHO: Male & female vocalists and/or actors any age 7 - 95 years! More information can be found under the Auditions tab at www.northcantonplayhouse.com

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The 24 Hour Theatre Project at Baldwin Wallace University, Sept 14
by sara＠sarawhale.com 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

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North Canton Playhouse Presents "The Diary of Anne Frank"
by North Canton Playhouse 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

The North Canton Playhouse presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" Directed by Ted Paynter presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Performance Dates: October 3-13, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm Where: North Canton Playhouse's South Main Street Stage (1210 South Main St., North Canton)Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Anne Frank Tickets".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis:Otto Frank returns to a secret hiding place in which he and his family have lived during the first part of the Holocaust in Amsterdam. His friend, Miep Gies, has saved a diary that his daughter Anne kept during that time. Otto begins reading the diary aloud, and the play follows Anne’s thoughts and actions, as well as those of the others hiding in the Secret Annex.

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