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Beck Center Acting Camp Showcase Performance
by Julie Gilliland 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Feel the thrill of your first performance again when you attend Beck Center for the Arts' (Lakewood) Acting Summer Camp showcase performance of "Bad Ideas for Bad TV Shows" by Dan Zoldis in the Studio Theater this Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets (just $5!) and details at https://www.facebook.com/events/2127748117354322/

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JOIN OUR SCHOOL OF DANCE! NOW ENROLLING FALL 2019
by Irene Honora 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

JOIN OUR SCHOOL OF DANCE! NOW ENROLLING FALL 2019 . OPEN HOUSE DATES BELOW July 20th 12pm-2pm Aug. 24th 10am-12pm Sept. 7th 12-2pm . Creative Movement & Ballet 1 (Age 3-5) Tuesdays 4:45-5:30pm Creative Movement & Ballet 2 (Age 5-6) Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 pm Modern & Ballet 1 (Age 6-8) Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm Modern & Ballet 2 (Age 9-14) Tuesday 6:15-7:45pm Modern & Ballet 3 (Age 15-18) Ballet- Tuesdays 7:45-8:45p Modern- Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm Jazz (Age 9+) Thursdays 5:45-6:30pm *must be enrolled in Modern & Ballet 2 or 3 . As a dance school we strive to build meaningful connections to youth and families in our community by providing affordable youth dance education that focuses on a well rounded curriculum, a professional environment, and a safe and exciting space that cultivates learning! . CONTACT US TODAY ---> www.themovementproject.org/school-of-dance Phone: (216) 694-8241 Email: sod(a)themovementproject.org -- *Irene Honora* Company Member The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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Still audition slots for The Crucible at Fine Arts, Willoughby
by Ann Hedger 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

There are still auditions slots available for The Crucible at The Fine Arts Association! There are wonderful roles in this show, especially for men! And women! And teenagers! You can check out our website for character descriptions - www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> . Call 440-951-7500 x103 for an appointment date. Hope to see you there. Ann Hedger Director/The Crucible The Crucible By Arthur Miller Director - Ann Hedger Auditions: Monday & Tuesday, July 22 & 23, 2019 - 6:30 pm Callbacks by invitation only: Thursday, July 25, 2019 Rehearsals Start: Monday, August 5, 2019 Rehearsals will be Mon-Thu 6:30-9:30 pm & Sun time TBA Performance Dates: September 20 - October 6, 2019 Fridays/Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 1:00 pm senior matinee in the Corning Auditorium. Requirements: - Appointments Needed. Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103. - Will be reading short monologues from the script at auditions and possibly some scenes. - It is imperative you are familiar with the script and characters. - Must be available for all performances, including the daytime senior matinee. - Bring a head shot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork. - Questions? Call 440-951-7500 x103 Casting Information: 5 woman - ages 25-80 4 teen girls - ages 15-20 1 girl - age 10-12 11 men - ages mid 20-80 ALL roles are available. For character descriptions, see the FAA website at fineartsassociation.org. The Fine Arts Association supports non-traditional casting. No AEA contracts available for this production. About the Show: THE STORY: 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. Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.

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Auditions for HELLO HERMAN!!
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for HELLO HERMAN Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: Video games, violent movies, Marilyn Manson, the Internet, Prozac, or fame? What moves a teenager to cross the line and become a high-school shooter? More importantly, how do we stop it? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Lax Morales is looking for a follow-up to his groundbreaking undercover piece on white supremacists. Although his video blog has an unprecedented online following among teens, Lax has been written off as Internet trash by the elite of the publishing world. He needs a big story and he knows it. After killing thirty-nine students and three teachers in a suburban Iowa school, sixteen-year-old Herman Howards takes the time to email video clips of the incident to his idol, Lax. He adds one line to the clips: "I want to tell my story on your show." The public pushes for Herman's televised execution as Lax conducts three days of interviews, using every tool at his disposal to discover what drives the current poster-boy for evil. HELLO HERMAN is a mind-blowing examination of how tragic events like Columbine and Virginia Tech continue to happen in our country. No stone is left unturned as Lax searches for an answer to the question everyone's been asking but no one has been able to find: Why? Hello Herman is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Directed by: Christopher Bizub Auditions will be held on Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th from 7-9pm Callbacks (if necessary) will take place on August 29th. To sign up for auditions, please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-hello <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-hello> All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. At this time, there are no stipends and/or AEA contracts being offered! Rehearsals will begin on September 1st and generally run Sunday-Thursday evenings Performances: October 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th at 8pm and October 13th at 2pm IMPORTANT: Due to adult language and situations, individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to auditions - permission slip required! CHARACTERS: Herman Howards (Male, 16-20) - High school student obsessed with making a name for himself as the greatest school shooter to go down in history. Killed 42 students and faculty in his high school and has no remorse. Lax Morales (Male, 30s) - New reporter with a troubled past interested in interviewing Herman and giving him his 15 minutes of fame. Sheyla Duvall (Female, 30s) - News reporter interested in getting to the bottom of the story. Has a romantic past with Lax. Chet Clarkson (Male, 40s-50s) - Host of the TV Show "Chet's Chat". Very right wing. Very interested in seeing Herman put to death. School Guard (Male, 40s) - Guard that was on duty the day of the shooting - was on his lunch break. Moose (Male, 40s) - White supremacist that Lax was affiliated with during his days in Georgia. Marsha (Female, 16-20) - Girl from school that pretends to be nice to Herman. Little Boy (Male, 8-10, African American) - Young child killed in Georgia - haunts Lax in his dreams. Senator John Cox (Male, 30s) - Senator of the town. Believes Herman to be a terrorist. Gail Howards (Female, 30s) - Herman's mother. Michael Green (Male, 16-20) - Student, football player, jock. Bully to Herman Mr. Phelps (Male, 40s-50s) - Teacher, the only person Howard regrets killing. Kind and caring to Herman. Jim-Carl (Male, 40s) - White Supremacist that Lax was affiliated with during his days in Georgia Michael Ray (Male, 16-20) - Student. Bully to Herman. Friends with Michael Green. Paul Schruber (Male, 16-20) - Student, captain of the football team Ms. Cribb (Female, 20s-30s) - Teacher, killed in the shooting. Susan (Female (16-20) - "Bitchy" student, killed in the shooting Children's Aid Society Rep (Any Gender, 30s) Little Herman (Male, 10-12) - Herman, younger age Julia Howards (Female, 8-10) - Howard's little sister Sean Gall (Male, 40s) - White Supremacist that Lax was affiliated with during his days in Georgia. Dougie-Dogg (Male, 40s) - White Supremacist that Lax was affiliated with during his days in Georgia. Timmy (Male, 16-20) - Student, interviewed by Sheyla. Rough and tough, doesn't want to be blamed. Frank Howards (Male, 30s) - Howard's father. Bartender Executioners FBI Agents High Schools Reporters ***Doubling may be possible, if needed*** Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theatre is a CLEan House Theatre. This means we are committed to being a space free of harassment based on sex, gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, nationality, political belief, or ability. We are committed to being a safe environment that fully allows us to challenge ourselves, our audiences, and our communities; that supports creative risks of mind and body; and that establishes the freedom to create theatre that represents the full range of human experience. All questions should be directed to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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Review of "Matilda: The Musical" at the Beck Center for the Arts
by Bob Abelman 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Beck Center’s ‘Matilda’ proves that, sometimes, you have to be a little bit naughty Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Although I adore Roald Dahl’s darkly satirical children’s book, “Matilda,” I am not a fan of Dennis Kelly’s musical adaptation. And yet there is much to love about the Beck Center for the Arts’ production of it. Director Scott Spence and his designers have mined all the humor, all the heart and much of the naughtiness that reside in this work. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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MAMMA MIA AT MAD FACTORY!
by Nina Fisher 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

The MAD* Factory Presents: Mamma Mia! Music and Lyrics by Benny Anderson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer. No description needed...it’s Mamma Mia! Come join our 40 member cast for the happiest 2 hours in theatre! You know you want to. Friday and Saturday July 19th/20th/26th/27th at 7pm Sunday July 21st/28th At 2:30pm Oberlin High School, 281 N. Pleasant St, Oberlin Tickets $15 cash or check at the door, or in advance at Eventbrite.com Produced by Linda Michalak Directed by Nina Fisher Music Direction by Felix Grittner Choreography by Connie Laettner Set Design by Cameron Caley Michalak Stage Managed by Kymaia Gadsden Costume Design by Amber Michalak Sound Design by Rick DeWitt and Andrew Cotton Sophie: Lexi Dudek Donna: Amber Michalak Sam: Tim Schuerger Bill: Elliot Lebediker Harry: Kevin Cline Tanya: Melissa Anderson Rosie: Tricia Lebediker Sky: Andrew Holdsworth Ali: Katie Friedemann Lisa: McKenna Kidd Pepper: Jordan Fairplay Eddie: Alexander Krejci Father Alexandrios: Mike Zellers Featuring: Elizabeth Baker, Matt Burley, Micayla Carafelli, Maya Dayhuff, Hannah Floyd, Tony Gadsden, Allison Gawen, Max Greenwood, Logan Hall, John Harrington, Jacque Hogan, Abby Landreth, Julia Landreth, Matthew Lee, Shelbey Linder, Liam Lockhart, Connor Nightingale, Emma Pasciak, Gabby Perine, Sara Phillips, Maria Steffas, Lilly Thompson, Alex Trombley, Justin Zielske, Darcie Zudell

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REVIEW: Kennelly Review of "Come From Away" at Playhouse Square
by Laura Kennelly 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

BOTTOM LINE:* Come From Away* may even be perfect for skeptics who say they hate musicals because they judge them fake or too sentimental or too satirical or whatever. It’s none of those things. An unlikely subject for a musical? Probably, and yet, it’s a perfect mix of story and song that doesn’t wallow in tragedy or negative emotion. If you only go to one show this year, let it be this one. For rest of the review see https://coolcleveland.com/2019/07/theater-review-come-from-away-playhouse-s…

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YP-CPH "Taste of the Season" @ CLE Urban Winery! | 7.18.19
by Marketing 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Happy Summer from CPH! Join us for our annual "Taste of the Season" [cid:image004.jpg@01D5359D.F78B8070] 2908, 2180 Lee Rd - Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 CLE Urban Winery Thursday, July 18th 6:00PM - 9:00PM $10 Members/$15 Non Members Learn some "How To" Food Pairings with Wine, mix Wine Cocktails, nibble on some awesome food, and try the special YP-CPH cocktail off the secret menu! Learn details about all of our amazing upcoming 2019-2020 Season of shows, and the discount opportunity benefits new this year to the YP-CPH program. RSVP by Tuesday, July 16th at knetzband(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:knetzband@clevelandplayhouse.com> MORE FUN TO COME THIS SUMMER, INCLUDING: Platform Patio Hour August 1st - Platform Brewing Co. FREE! 5:30-8:30PM Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Red Sox August 13th - Dollar Dog Night @ Progressive Field Only $25 - 7:10PM

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Seeking AEA and Non-Equity Actors for Reading of a New Musical - RCT
by Dane CT Leasure 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Rubber City Theatre is accepting AEA and Non-Equity actor submissions for an invite only staged reading of our new musical based off of *A Midsummer Night's Dream*. Co-Writers Amy Burgess and Rachel Dean from NYC have been commissioned to adapt the piece which is apart of RCT's Shakesqueer Project. The show is set in the 1940s at the end of WW2 in Akron. *See Below for Character Breakdown*. *Pay* - AEA: Actors will be paid a small stipend for travel per the 29 Hour Reading Contract. Non-Equity: There is no stipend at this time. *Schedule*: Rehearsals are from 6-10pm on 8/4; 7-10pm on 8/5-8/6. Reading is on 8/10 at 7:30pm, 6:30pm - Call time. *Submission*: To submit please email a headshot and resume to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. We may ask for a brief video of you singing. Due to the short rehearsal nature of the reading, we will not allow conflicts. Please note if you are cast in the reading it does not guarantee casting in the workshop or full production later in the season. *Character Breakdown*: 10 Women and 6 Men In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville). 1. Helen Brown (29) - She is headstrong, straight-forward, stubborn, and follows the rules to the letter. She is the youngest factory overseer on the floor, and everyone around her treats her like she is in charge. She is good at her job and well-respected by the women working under her. Helen is no-nonsense and, to the casual observer, someone who is closed off from involvement in others’ affairs. She is brusque and doesn’t have room for niceties. Hard outer shell, soft in the middle. She’s in love with Billie. 2. Eleanor “Ellie” Good (19 or maybe 21?) - Ellie’s energy is bright and kind, and while she is certainly a beautiful young woman by any measure, she presents herself without much fanfare even though her presence is the kind that demands acknowledgement. Ellie is clearly aware of her effect on others, and uses it strategically. A dreamer at heart, she wants to make her father happy, but finds it takes her further and further away from her own pursuit of happiness. Meets and falls head over heels in love with Sandra. 3. Billie Harris (34) - A long time worker on the factory floor, Billie has lived in Akron her whole life, and started working at the factory when she turned 18, one of only a few women who worked on the floor before the war. She is friendly, warm, familial, and outgoing - a stable presence in the community. Billie keeps her private life private. She’s in love with Helen, but because of their complicated history, sees Ellie as someone more emotionally available. 4. Lt. Sandra O’Hare (26) - Sandra is a dashingly beautiful woman with the confidence of a man. A lieutenant in the Navy and the youngest person in charge of a department at the Office of War Information, she is able to command the room and the attention of men and women alike with forcefulness. She’s unquestionably in charge, intelligent, and quick, but with a sense of humor that keeps her amused, upbeat, and sure in the face of conflict. The only thing able to take her by surprise is her feelings for Ellie, which run a little deeper than she expected. 5. Mr. GS Good/Frank (52) - Mr. G.S. Good - Owner and foreman of the factory, Mr. Good has developed a sharp business acumen over the years which has rarely steered him wrong. He is buttoned-up, strait-laced, and very comfortable with maintaining tradition. His first concern is and always has been whatever is best for the factory, which, to him, is synonymous with what is best for the family. His daughter Ellie has him wrapped around her finger, but not so much that he’ll miss an opportunity to merge his company with the Knights’ via Ellie’s marriage. He loves his daughter and wants what’s best for her, in his opinion, of course. - Frank - a member of the Four F’s. Probably the only good player in the group. 6. Robert Sheridan (45) - Together with Clarence Ryan, co-owner of Akron’s Ritz theater and its adjoining bar as well as the temporarily closed Summit Lake Resort in the center of town. The two moved from New York to Akron in 1935, having survived the depression due to considerable real estate and land holdings. They are part of the upper class of Akron, despite their eccentric personalities. Robert has always been the frontman for the two’s business exploits, a dynamic at play in their long-standing romantic relationship as well. 7. Clarence “Clary” Ryan (39) - Longtime business and romantic partner of Robert Sheridan. He’s always been the more detail-oriented and organized of the two, both in business and life; he’s much more likely to feel the stress of perfectionism and getting everything just right. This tendency to be keyed-up is complemented well by Robert’s relaxed and playful approach to life. 8. Buck (25) - Robert’s longtime personal assistant and bartender of the Ritz Bar. Always up for a good time, he often is the deciding vote in Robert’s favor in arguments between Robert and Clarence about how to throw parties. It’s been awhile since they had either reason or venue for a party, though; however, despite the war dragging on into tedium and Buck, Robert and Clarence settling into a ho-hum routine, Buck is never far from stoking some kind of mischief. 9. Nick Butz (30s) - Bandleader of the truly awful but always dogged Four F’s. Always looking for gigs, always underemployed, and potentially the least talented member of the group, he’s perhaps best defined by his hapless determination and stick-to-it-iveness. Also, he may or may not have a thing for Clarence. 10. Frances/Film Crew (30s) - Frances - a member of the Four F’s, and a sometimes composer/songwriter for the band. 11. Finn (drag)/Factory Girl (Mary)/Film Crew (drag) (woman) (20s) - Finn - a member of the Four F’s. - Mary - a bit of a busybody, but a well-meaning one. 12. Factory Girl (Margie)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Margie - Doesn’t talk much, but doesn’t need to - she is incredibly skilled at her work, and communicates only what and when she needs to. 13. Factory Girl (Elaine)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Elaine - A self-styled realist, though others might say pessimist. Efficient at her job, and a valuable team member. 14. Factory Girl (Betty)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Betty - Smart and analytical, but new to the job at the factory and prone to mistakes. She tends to cower before authority. 15. Factory Girl (Ruth)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Ruth - Optimistic, and often a source of wartime information for the other factory workers, since her brother is on or near the front lines. 16. Factory Girl (Jean) /Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) - Jean - A bit nosy, a bit talkative, and overall supportive of the other girls on the line and hopeful for the war’s end.

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Auditions for Death Defying Act at the Center on July 20th & 21st!
by Christopher Bizub 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

AUDITIONS for Death Defying Acts 3 one-act plays by David Mamet, Elaine May, and Woody Allen Directed by Chris Bizub & Nici Romo Performance Dates: September 13th-21st, 2019 Fri & Sat @ 8pm Audition Dates: Saturday, July 20th, 2019 3pm - 5pm Sunday, July 21st, 2019 1pm - 4pm *Auditions are open - no reservation required* Preparation: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. What to Bring: Headshot and Resume A list of your July-Sept 2019 conflicts Callbacks: TBD - if needed Audition & Performance location: The Center 118 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/pg/AMPupAKRON/about/?ref=page_internal Rehearsals: Sunday–Thursday, July 28th - September 14th, 2019 (We plan to 2-3 times a week, plan for Sunday afternoon rehearsals) THE PLAYS/CHARACTERS: AN INTERVIEW by David Mamet An oblique, mystifying interrogation. A sleazy lawyer is forced to answer difficult questions and to admit the truth about his life and career. The why and where of the interrogation provide a surprise ending to this brilliant comedy. Attorney - (M) 30s-50s - Sleazy lawyer, who believes he can talk his way out of anything. Attendant - (M/F) Any Age - Mysterious, stone-faced attendant. HOTLINE by Elaine May A neurotic woman with enough urban angst to fill a neighborhood calls a suicide crisis hotline late one night. The counselor who gets the call is overwhelmed - it is his first night on the job. Dorothy - (F) 20s-40s - A prositute who's both neurotic & rough around the edges who is at the end of her rope. Ken - (M) 20s-30s - Nice guy with a heart of gold, nervous about his 1st day working at the suicide hotline. Dr Russell - (M/F) 30s-50s - well-meaning, but oblivious. Thinks all problems can be solved with a motivational speech. Marty - (M) 30s-40s - Ken's co-worker, easy-going, kind of a goof off. Delivery Boy - (M/F) Any Age. CENTRAL PARK WEST by Woody Allen A well to do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband in Woody Allen's wildly comic Central Park West. She has invited the friend over for a confrontation after getting thoroughly soused. Meanwhile, the husband is about to run off with a college student. Phyllis - (F) late 30s-40s - Domineering and Snarky psychiatrist, recently discovered her husband is cheating with her best friend Carol - (F) late 30s - Secretly in love with Phyllis husband Sam, has identity issues, emulates anyone she would rather be. Howard - (M) 40s-50s - Carol's milk-toast and manic -depressive husband. Sam - (M) 40s-50s - Handsome ex-jock type, needs to be in a committed relationship for validation. Juliet - (F) 20s - Young college student with anxiety, one of Phyllis' patients. We are looking for a diverse cast of 6-8 actors/actresses. We do plan to double cast roles, so if you are cast you will more than likely be offered roles in multiple pieces. If you have questions or aren't able to attend auditions, but would still like to you can contact us at cmb164(a)zips.uakron.edu

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