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*AUDITIONS* for "An Act of God" (Javerbaum) Aug 19/21 | "Annie" (Meehan) Aug 25/26
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

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Marvel Pilot Program Auditions for HS Girls at Saint Ignatius
by David Hoover 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

*Through a special arrangement with** Marvel**, Saint Ignatius is one of a select handful of high schools across the country* this fall that is going to be producing three one-act plays based on Marvel characters. These one-acts are part of the *Marvel Pilot Program.* We are doing three one acts based on *Spider-Man, Thor & Loki, and Squirrel Girl, respectively.** *Auditions for all area high school girls will be held Tuesday, August 20, from 4:00-8:00 in the school's Breen Center (2008 West 30th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113). *Students are asked to prepare a memorized one-to-two minute contemporary monologue for the audition. Cold readings will also be part of the process. *The show will run October 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm, and October 20 at 2:00 pm.* To find out more information, please contact David Hoover, Drama Director at Saint Ignatius High School, at dhoover(a)ignatius.edu. ****Marvel** works with a small group of schools on titles in development before they are released to the general public. As part of the program, the Saint Ignatius drama department has been given new scripts and are going to turn them into a fully realized production. Based on the end result, Saint Ignatius will provide feedback about our creative experiences with the material. The school will also be filming one of the performances and sending it over to Marvel in New York City.* David Hoover '03, M.A. *Fine Arts Department* *Drama Director* *Speech Coach* 216.651.0222 ext. 480 dhoover(a)ignatius.edu www.ignatius.edu <http://ignatius.edu> Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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Have the "time of your life" singing Dancing Queen, by ABBA on Thursday, August 22nd
by INFO 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Have the "time of your life" singing Dancing Queen, by ABBA on Thursday, August 22nd Come have the "time of your life" singing Dancing Queen, by ABBA on Thursday, August 22nd, 7pm at the Cultural Center for the Arts. Sing Stark presents JUST SING an innovative group singing event. It's your chance to grab a drink, great food and sing your heart out with your friends! No need to be nervous. We will have a great time singing Dancing Queen with a live band. Bring $5, some friends and your voice! Based on the insane popularity of PubChoir out of Brisbane, Australia, Just Sing is for anyone who finds themselves belting out tunes in the shower or in the car. It's our goal to make singing together user friendly for everyone. Everybody can sing and Just Sing is here to prove it. Bring yourself and some friends down to the Cultural Center for the Arts, grab a drink from the bar, great food from a local food truck, learn a song 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, August 22nd 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.voicesofcanton.org/singstark. Also, follow us on facebook.com/singstark.

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VOICES OF CANTON, INC. (VOCI) TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR SECOND SEASON OF VOX AUDIO, CANTON'S NEWEST A CAPPELLA SENSATION
by INFO 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

VOICES OF CANTON, INC. (VOCI) TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR SECOND SEASON OF VOX AUDIO, CANTON'S NEWEST A CAPPELLA SENSATION CANTON, OH - AUGUST 10, 2019 The VOICES OF CANTON announces auditions for the second season of VOX AUDIO, Canton's newest a cappella sensation. Auditions will be held on Thursday, August 22 from 6:00PM-8:30PM, Friday, August 23, from 6:00PM-8:30PM, and Saturday, August 24, from 8:00AM-12:00PM, at the Cultural Center for the Arts, located at 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702. VOX AUDIO is Canton's first civic a cappella vocal ensemble of its kind. In their premiere season, this ensemble of local talent, performed to nearly sold out audiences at Glen Oak Performing Arts Center. Inspired by musical groups like the PENTATONIX and the PITCH PERFECT movie franchise, VOX AUDIO is an auditioned unaccompanied performance ensemble that uses tonal color, imitation of instrumental sounds, beautiful harmonic textures and beatboxing to explore the beauty and endless possibilities of the human voice. Under the direction of North Canton native, Brian D. Kieffer, VOX AUDIO sings unaccompanied vocal charts derived from contemporary pop/rock hits as well as jazz arrangements from the American songbook. Receiving his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and his masters' degree in choral conducting from Kent State University, Kieffer has taught at Glen Oak High School for 28 years. His vocal jazz ensembles have received numerous awards in national competitions as well as accolades and respect from experts in the field of vocal jazz. In addition to his work in Plain Local Schools, he is an adjunct fine arts faculty member at Malone University where he conducts the Women's Concert Choir, the Stark County High School Honors Choir as well as applied voice. He was most recently honored as "Outstanding Stark County Music Educator" by the Canton Symphony Orchestra. AUDITION DETAILS and REQUIREMENTS - Thursday, August 22; 6:00PM - 8:30PM - Friday, August 23; 6:00PM - 8:30PM - Saturday, August 24; 8:00AM - 12:00PM - VOCI office, located at 1001 Market Ave N, Canton OH 44702 - Requests for audition times can be made by emailing info(a)VoicesOfCanton.org - Those auditioning will be required to: 1. Sing vocalization exercises (as prompted by director) to demonstrate tone quality, range, flexibility as well as the ability to blend with other voices 2. Match (vocally recreate) pitches and sequences of pitches as played on the piano to demonstrate aural skills and intonation 3. Sing/perform 32 measures of a song without accompaniment - One verse and One chorus are sufficient - Choose any style that features the best parts of your voice; remembering that this ensemble is geared more toward contemporary styles of singing 4. For those interested in beatboxing, vocally improvise three stylistically different rhythmic patterns 5. For basses, improvise a "walking bass line" under a twelve bar blues as played on the piano by director Ensemble Information - Group membership and audition results will be announced Monday, August 26th. - Starting August 29th, rehearsals will be each Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:30 PM (location TBD) Contact Information: Telephone: 1-330-455-1000 Email Address: <mailto:colson@voicesofcanton.org> colson(a)voicesofcanton.org

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An Actor's Survival Kit with Michael Silvio Fortino at Mahall's 9/9/19
by Sam Dee 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

*An Actor's Survival Kit with Michael Silvio Fortino *Book more work in the industry with helpful tools from experienced actor Michael Silvio Fortino Mon, September 9, 2019 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Mahall's 13200 Madison Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 Michael has over 18 years experience in stage and film, with his most recent role as Ricky the gas station cashier in season 3 of Stranger Things. An Actor's Survival Kit is designed to help you put your best foot forward as a working actor. Created as a helpful guideline to focus on what's going to book you work in the most efficient ways possible. An Actor's Survival Kit will cover: getting started, headshots, resume formatting, demo reels, set etiquette, getting an agent, audition taping, social media and seeing you in the art. Presentation followed by a Q & A and one on one discussions fielding any and all questions. Cleveland's burgeoning film and theatre scene is presenting more opportunities for local actors. To find your place in the community takes time, preparation and know-how. Michael hopes to lend his experience to help you avoid the mistakes he's made while giving honest feedback, setting realistic goals and honing your skills to maintain growth. All while understanding the necessary expenses to avoid wasting time and money. Working in the entertainment industry is difficult, but taking the right steps will give you the confidence to know what casting directors are looking for and how to get the roles you want. Michael Silvio Fortino was born and raised in Augusta ,GA . Michael made his acting debut in 2003, in the Augusta Player’s Production of Fiddler on the Roof. Michael would spend the next 16 years performing in the CSRA in roles such as: Ariel in The Pillowman, Tyrone/Jason in Hand to God, Marius in Les Misérables, Dan in Next to Normal, Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and. Guildenstern are Dead. In 2018, Michael moved to Atlanta in hopes of making a transition into film. He booked his 2 first speaking roles on CW’s “Dynasty” and the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things.” Michael is currently represented by Barbara Garvey of East Coast Talent Atlanta. The workshop will be from 6:30-8:30pm in the Mahall's Main Stage with a 25 person cap. Tickets are $40 Attendees are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to check-in Buy Tickets here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-actors-survival-kit-with-michael-silvio-for…>

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Nutcracker Audition
by Cleveland City Dance 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Nutcracker Audition Information 2019The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker presented by City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) When: 9/15/2019 Sunday 12:30-4:00pm Where: Cleveland City Dance 13108 Shaker Square 216.216-295-2222 Cleveland OH 44120 The audition fee is $25(non-refundable) due Thursday 9/12/19 with audition form. Thereafter it is $40(non-refundable). Audition forms available in studio and www.cityballetofcleveland.org.WHO CAN AUDITION?Students aged 7+ (Beginning Ballet level or with a minimum of 1yr dance experience) from ALL area dance schools and intermediate through advanced level dancers who are en pointe. Please wear pointe shoes to audition for roles en pointe. Students must continue to take ballet and/or other dance classes during the rehearsal season. Rehearsals: will take place every week at Cleveland City Dance(CCD) starting Thursday 9/19 through Friday, 12/13 which is a full-dress rehearsal on stage at The Breen starting at 5:30pm. Performances: 7pm Saturday, December 14th and 2pm Sunday, December 15th, 2019 at The Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 1911 W 30th & Loraine Rd Cleveland (Ohio City) OH Act I Roles and Heights Ages Rehearsals Party Children – 4’5” to 5’3” Ages 10-14 Sunday Afternoon Parents Ages 18 and up Sunday Afternoon Mice & Baseball Players – 4’ to 5’ Ages 7-14 Sunday Afternoon Waltz of the Snowflakes - 5’to 5’10” int. & adv. pointe Ages 13 and up Saturday Afternoon &nbsp ; Act II Roles and Heights Ages &n bsp; Rehearsals Katherine 4’5” to 5’0” 10-14 Company Dancer Sunday/Saturday Afternoon Nutcracker Prince 4’5 to 6’ Company Dancer or Guest Artist Sunday/Saturday Afternoon Angels 4’ to 5’ &nbs p; Ages 7–11 Saturday Afternoon Gingers 4’0 to 4’8” Ages 7-11 Saturday Afternoon Shepherdesses 4’7” to 5’0” Ages 11-14 Saturday Afternoon China 4’11” to 5’7” Ages 11-16 Thursday Eve/Saturday Afternoon Spain 4’10” to 5’8” Ages 11-16 in Character Shoes Thursday Eve/Saturday Afternoon Arabia 5’1” to 5’10” Ages 13+ Solos en Pointe Thursday Eve/Saturday Afternoon Russia 5 ‘5’5’ + Ages 13+ and Guest Artists Friday Eve/ Saturday Afternoon English Gigue 4’8 to 6’0 Ages 11+ Friday Eve/ Saturday Afternoon Waltz of the Flowers 5’0” to 5’10” Ages 13+ Int.& Adv. Pointe Saturday Afternoon The Sugarplum Fairy – 5’4” to 5’10” Company Dancer, Adv. Pointe Saturday and others Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222 Cleveland City Dance is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring dancers to excel to their personal best in a familial community. Watch your dancer’s confidence, poise, artistry and technique blossom as each accomplishment is celebrated. We offer professional classes with high standards in dance education and technique for all students

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AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT CASTING FOR CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
by Megan Harvey 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT Casting For Carrie: The Musical Looking for actors 18 years of age (must be out of high school) or older. Non-Union. Unpaid. AUDITION LOCATION: Akron Civic Theatre - 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 AUDITION TIMES: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CALL BACKS: Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM SHOW INFORMATION: Performances are October 31, November 1, and November 2 at 8:00 PM Rehearsals start the week of September 22 Rehearsals will be Sunday thru Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHAT TO PREPARE: 5-minute increments. Prepare two 16 bar songs of your choice in the style of the show. All songs will be performed acapella. Also prepare a 60 second monologue. TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Please email mharvey(a)akroncivic.com or call 330-535-3179, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and ask for Megan. PLEASE CONSIDER AUDITIONING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: Carrie White: A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates’ cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother’s strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful – and then vengeful – swan. Vocally, she must be capable of lyrical sweetness as well as fierce power. Margaret White: A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening. Sue Snell: A straight-A student who’s been popular her entire life, she’s remarkably level headed for her age. Her unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try to right things. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength. Tommy Ross: Popular star athlete, valedictorian, and all-around stand-out, he’s the boy that all the girls want to be with, and all the boys want to be. Yet he also has unexpected, quirky sensitivity and is just starting to mine his personal life and feelings – a budding poet. His voice should have an effortless pop quality. Chris Hargensen: Rich, spoiled-rotten, and wickedly funny, Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her believe that the rules don’t apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy and anger-management issues. Her voice is pop-rock percussive and powerful. Billy Nolan: Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy’s a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris to manipulate him to do her bidding. His voice is that of a wailing rocker. Miss Gardner: Mid-30s, this girls’ P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective “fairy godmother” side. Her voice is warm and strong, just like the woman. Mr. Stephens: Late-30s, this well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor struggles to help his students realize their potential. A dedicated educator, he’s stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit-overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolans of the classroom combat zone. Norma: Bitchy, gossipy and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris’ queen bee. Frieda: Sue’s brainy pal, she’s an easy-going get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer. Helen: Giggly and easily shocked, her immaturity and need to belong make her the perfect example of the herd mentality. George: Tommy’s jock wingman since childhood, George idolizes him. Perhaps a little too much. Stokes: A bit of a nerd, he’s happy to be included as one of Tommy’s posse. Freddy: The wise-cracking class clown and official yearbook photographer, he can’t believe any girl would ever give him the time of day. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/millennialtheatreproject/<https://www.facebook.com/millennialtheatreproject/?ref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&…> https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/<https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/?ref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCo3cWvV0…> https://www.akroncivic.com<https://www.akroncivic.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ca9QHGpqMJMh0IHOhcorfQCdamdteKGu0wF…> Akron Civic Administrative Office: 330-535-3179

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OCT announces The Crucible Auditions
by Shannah Kurjian 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

Orrville Community Players Announce Auditions for: The Crucible August 28, 29, 30 from 6-8pm each night. Please arrive at 6 and plan on staying until 8pm. However the director may not need you to stay the whole time. Ages 12+ only Director: Josh Rowe The shows will be October 18-20, 2019 Rehearsal schedule TBD Orrville Community Theater 307 Hostetler Rd Orrville OH 44667 *we are a Community Theater and all positions are volunteer only The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

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REVIEW: Rock of Ages at Canton Players Guild Theatre
by Tom Wachunas 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

Let’s Mock-n-Roll By Tom Wachunas “Idon’t know where I’m going / But I sure know where I’ve been / Hanging on thepromises / in songs of yesterday …” lyrics from “Here I Go Again,” By David Coverdale and Bernie Marsden, ofWhitesnake Here they go again.They’ve been waiting for a show like this – to hit us with their best shot andfire away. They just couldn’t fight the feeling to feel the noize. Workin’ hardto get their fill, they all want a thrill and they don’t stop believin’. Thefinal countdown to nothin’ but a good time and high energy is on. They wannarock. They’re the ones who want to be with you with too much time on theirhands, to kiss you deadly, and to melt your face in the heat of the moment withmore than words. Yikes. The‘they’ is Players Guild Theatre’s Jonathan Tisevich, directing Rock of Ages, with a scalding-hot castof 14 performers, and an equally sizzling onstage six-piece band conducted bykeyboardist Steve Parsons. The show is a jukebox musical, written by ChrisD'Arienzo with music arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, constructedaround famous “glam metal” hits of the 1980s, with snippets of more than 30 powerballads and gushy love songs woven into the action. The original Broadway productionopened in 2009 and ran for 2,328 performances before closing in 2015. An insanely twistedtale set in 1987, Rock of Ages isabout life and love in and around The Bourbon Room, a Sunset Strip rock club onthe verge of being torn down to make room for retail stores. We hear fromscreeching, big-haired, crotch-grinding men and watch slinky parades ofpole-dancing, derriere-wagging waitresses clad in neon-colored lingerie(costumes by Suwatana Rockland). If you look closely enough behind thiselaborately constructed bar room façade (scenic design by Joshua Erichsen),however, you’re sure to find that much of the show is a deeply probing metaphorfor… screeching, big-haired, crotch-grinding men and pole-dancing, derriere-waggingwaitresses clad in neon-colored lingerie. The story isnarrated by the infectiously goofy and mischievous Allen Cruz. He plays Lonny,the Bourdon Room house manager and sound man who has a noisy habit ofdisrupting the small number of genuinely tender moments the show has to offer. Mostof those moments center on Carly Ameling - instantly charismatic and shining inher portrayal of Sherrie, the proverbial small-town girl who comes to L.A. tobe an actress but reluctantly settles for doing lap dances – and Sean Flemingin his role of Drew, an aspiring rock singer whose high-range vocals could peelpaint. Their could-be romance is sidetracked when Sherrie succumbs to thesexual prowess of the hopelessly self-absorbed, swaggering bad- boy megastarStacee Jaxx, played with lascivious ferocity by Brandon Michael. Talk aboutbreaching the fourth wall - as very much of the action does in this sprawlingproduction - at one point he slingshots a pair of panties into the audience. There’s something of the mellowed hippie peekingthrough Todd Cooper’s portrayal of Dennis, the Bourbon Room owner who decidesto mentor Drew in his efforts to be a successful rocker. Paralleling Cooper’smagnetism is that of Leiah Lewis in her role of Justice, owner of the stripjoint that hires Sherrie. And thenthere’s Morgan Brown as Regina (pronounced RegEYEna, she’s oh so careful topoint out), an impish gadfly protesting the impending destruction of theBourbon Room by greedy German mother and son developers, Hertz und Franz,played with chillingly cartoonish intensity by Hannah Kyriakides and DylanBerkshire. Through it all is the titillating choreographyby Brandon Leffler – a raucous mash-up of apparent spontaneity and studiedstereotypes that leave few visual clichés unexplored, including some absolutelyhilarious scenes that imitate classic cinematic slow-motion effects toexaggerate if not dismiss the kitschy sentimentality of the moment. So the show is alurid yet not overly- loud caricature. On one level it’s a silly burlesque, an unapologeticparody, and an otherwise self-mocking Declaration of Dependence on Dopamine. Interestinglyenough, the cast members seem to have made a serious business out of not takingthis business of sex and drugs and rock-n-roll too seriously. Maybe you couldthink of them as Journey’s streetlights people, aboard a midnight train, thisone headed to where the laughs go on and on and on… Rock of Ages / Through Sept.1, 2019, at 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday / no show on Aug. 10, and shows at 7 and 11 p.m. onAug. 31 / at Players Guild Theatre Downstage, Cultural Center for the Arts,1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, Ohio / TICKETS: $34 ($31 for seniors 65 and older),may be ordered at www.PlayersGuildTheatre.com and 330-453-7619. For other commentaries by TomWachunas on the performing and visual arts in the greater Canton area, pleasevisit his blog, ARTWACH, at www.artwach.blogspot.com | | | | | | | | | | | ARTWACH Commentaries and critiques on the visual and performing arts in the greater Canton, Ohio area | | |

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CPT is accepting Kulas Composer Fellowship applications
by India Burton 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

CPT'S KULAS FOUNDATION THEATRE COMPOSER INITIATIVE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS Monday September 9, 2019 CPT is now accepting applications for The Kulas Foundation Theatre Composer fellowships. The Kulas Foundation Theatre Composer Initiative is a year-long fellowship program providing early-career composers with first-hand experience creating music and sound design for theatre. This initiative engages composers/designers in a collaborative process, under the guidance of the show producer and director, to compose and produce original music for full productions and works-in-development in CPT's Season and to learn about other parts of the creative and production process of theatre. Composers gain hands-on learning experiences through sound design opportunities. The program is intended to significantly grow CPT's capacity for developing original music and sound design, and to support the growth and emergence of local artists. Applications are due on Monday, September 9 , 2019 More information about the program and the application can be found on CPT's website --> https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cpts-kulas-foundation-theatre-compo… India Nicole Burton 19/20 NNPN Producer in Residence Cleveland Public Theatre 6515 Detriot Ave, Cleveland OH, 44102 iburton(a)cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext.201 She/her/hers [sig pic]<https://www.cptonline.org/>

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