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Witness Fireworks of Creativity at Akron's own Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret
by The Center 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

Wandering Aesthetics & The Akron Center For Art, Music & Performance present… The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret An Open Mic for Performing Artists "[The #EPCooker provides] a venue for me and many others in the Akron area to put it out there and hone our performing arts abilities.” – Performer Michael Carrino, Houde School of Acting Date: Saturday, July 6th (Doors: 8 PM • Performance: 9 PM) Location: The Center (118 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303) Featured Emcees: Dynamic Duo Johnny Sturdivant & Marcel Dear Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can Donation at the door ($5.00 Suggested Donation). Artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fepcooker.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR…>, by messaging Wandering Aesthetics or via phone by calling/texting 330.612.3090. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO: Continued fundraising for Wandering Aesthetics' #KnightCities <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/knightcities> project, Bigger than a Breadbox, (Returning in September), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event. ABOUT THE EVENT: Every great story begins in a basement… Through humble beginnings in the basement of the Every Blooming Thing flower shop in Highland Square, the Electric Pressure Cooker is an artist driven event that sees over 50+ audience members, 15+ performers, and 4 non-stop hours of art. Anyone can sign up for a performance slot, as the event features musicians, theatre artists, improvisers, comedians, dancers, and much more. The #EPCooker is a regularly occurring open mic that takes place on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month at The Center.

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Untitled Short Film Casting Call:
by Anthony Tucker 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

Untitled Short Film Casting Call: Please send video auditions to tucksvision(a)gmail.com. If you are unable to come up with a monologue I can provide a scene from the short for you to do. In the email please include name, age, location, and two pictures. Preferably a headshot and portrait as well. If you have any questions please email me and I will be happy to answer them for you. NON-UNION/UNPAID - Will provide food/snacks and drinks - Film/IMDB credit - Will be entering into festivals as well Last day for Submissions: July 13, 2019 Filming to start around the end of July/beginning of August Story: Thriller/suspense First dates can be scary, but Stan has it all figured out for him and this new girl Claire. ** Brief Sexual Content** Stan pokes around and cups Claire’s breast Male Lead: Stan, African American, mid 20’s to early 30’s (28-33), average build, attractive, family man who hides his sociopath ways from the ones closest to him. Female Lead: Claire, African American, early 20’s (20-23), average build, innocent girl looking for dates online. 2nd Female Role: 3 lines Valerie, African American, mid 20’s to early 30’s (28-33) 3rd Female Role: 1 line Carrie, African American, mid 20’s to early 30’s (28-33)

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Review of "33 1/3" at Dobama Theatre
by Bob Abelman 29 Jun '19

29 Jun '19

Dobama spins a delicate coming-of-age tale in world premiere musical ‘33 1/3’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal In Noël Coward’s 1930 comedy of manners “Private Lives,” music plays a crucial role when the brilliant dialogue cannot carry all the emotional weight of the storytelling. So much so that one of the characters casually remarks: “Extraordinary how potent cheap music is.” This sentiment drives Jay Turvey and Paul Sportelli’s new musical “33 1/3,” which re-imagines the jukebox musical such that pop music becomes the subject matter and not the accompanying score. And it does so with endearing sentimentality, a subtle sense of humor, and a remarkable delicacy that draws the audience into its nostalgic world and keeps us there in a gentle embrace. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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CALLING ALL ACTORS
by Dezmond Peterson 29 Jun '19

29 Jun '19

* ATTENTION * * CLEVELAND * * ACTORS* What About Them Productions is looking for extras to participate in a restaurant scene. The scene is being shot as a pitch for our upcoming film. This is a great opportunity for new aspiring actors/actresses to gain some industry experience. *HERE’S YOUR CHANCE*! Shooting Downtown Cleveland When: Saturday July 6th Time: 9:30am If interested and available email whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com with a photo or headshot. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!

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Berko review: 33 1/3 @ DOBAMA
by Roy Berko 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: “33 1/3,” in its world premiere at Dobama, is a work in progress. It will be interesting to see what, if any changes the authors make as the piece moves forward. You might want to see it here, so you can say “I saw it in its infancy.” * *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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Prelude2Cinema launching Seed & Spark next week - just approved
by Alex P. Michaels 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Prelude2Cinema launching Seed & Spark next week - just approved We were approved by “Seed & Spark,” and now need to get followers and supporters once we launch. Launch will probably be middle of next week. https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/out-of-darkness-cleveland-episode-texas-r… Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "Starving Artists 2 Working Artists” Join our New Social Network http://www.blockcityp2c.com/

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Improv Comedy Show Saturday Night @Mahall's!
by Michael Busch 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

A Comedy Show In The Attic with Michael Busch & Friends! Climb up into Mahall's Attic with us for an improv show by Michael Busch and some of Cleveland's best improvisors, inspired by stories from Guest Monologist Zachariah Durr! The show will be followed by a long-form improv jam - anyone may sign up. Saturday June 29th Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Mahall's Apartment Space $5 at the door Michael Busch & Friends: Michael Busch Dionne D. Atchison <https://www.facebook.com/dionne.atchison> Joseph Lewis <https://www.facebook.com/joseph.lewis.33449> Mike Frye <https://www.facebook.com/mjfrye> Carolyn Chan <https://www.facebook.com/carelynn11> Bridget McLaughlin Guest Monologist: Zachariah Durr <https://www.facebook.com/zachariah.durr> Michael Busch is an actor and comedian whose credits include UCB, Conan, Adam Ruins Everything, and The Goldbergs. He is currently teaching sketch writing and improv classes - for more information and to sign up please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themichaelbusch.com%2Fclas…> -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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Beck Center Announces GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Auditions
by Scott Spence 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Lakewood's Beck Center will hold Open Call Auditions for David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize winning *GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS* On *Monday July 15th* and *Tuesday July 16th* beginning at 5PM Director William Roudebush (Beck Center's "*Equus*" and "*One* *Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest*") is seeking six men to join Broadway, Television and Film star Austin Pendleton www.imdb.com/name/nm0671721/ and http://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/austin-pendleton-55862 for this sensational drama. Pendleton plays Shelly "The Machine" Levene. The rest of the cast is as follows: - Richard "Ricky" Roma <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Roma>: The most successful salesman <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesman> in the office. Although Roma seems to think of himself as a latter-day cowboy <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy> and regards his ability to make a sale as a sign of his virility <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virility>, he admits only to himself that it is all luck. He is ruthless, dishonest and immoral, but succeeds because he has a talent for figuring out a client's weaknesses and crafting a pitch that will exploit those weaknesses. He is a smooth talker and often speaks in grand, poetic soliloquies <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monologue>. - James Lingk: A timid, middle-aged man who becomes Roma's latest client. Lingk is easily manipulated and finds Roma highly charismatic. Upon consulting his wife, he becomes desperate to regain the money that Roma has closed on him. - John Williamson: The office manager <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_manager>. The salesmen need him because he hands out the sales leads but Williamson does not like how they treat him, especially Levene, who berates him for the unpromising leads Levene always seems to get. - George Aaronow: An aging salesman with low self-esteem who, lacking hope and confidence, is not without conscience. His frustration begins to boil up when the office is robbed, and he worries about being convicted based upon Detective Baylen's interrogation. Ironically, he and Roma end up the remaining two salesmen for the firm after Shelley is found out, and gives up Moss as his co-conspirator. - Dave Moss: A big-mouthed salesman with big dreams and schemes. Moss resents Williamson and agency owners Mitch and Murray for putting such pressure on him and plans to strike back at them by stealing all their best sales leads and selling them to a competitor. Moss sees Aaronow as a potential accomplice, but eventually convinces Levene to work with him in selling the leads to Jerry Graff, a local competitor. During his final rant against Roma, his indignation reveals that his jealousy extends towards even his fellow salesmen, and he decides to go to Wisconsin to avoid further questioning. - Baylen: A police detective <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_detective>. He appears in the final act <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_(theater)> to investigate the office break-in and interrogate <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrogation> each cast member behind closed doors. All of these men are between 35 and 60. Auditioners will be seen individually and BY APPOINTMENT only. Please call 216-521-2540 x10 to sign up. Auditioning actors should ideally prepare a single monologue not to exceed 2 minutes in length. For anyone unable to prepare a memorized piece, there will be a few brief cuttings from the show available for cold readings. At least one AEA contract will be available, and possibly two. All non AEA actors are paid a stipend for their participation. EMC (Equity Members Candidacy) points ARE available with this production. *GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS* runs on Beck Center's Main Stage from Sept. 13th thru Oct. 6th, and plays Fri/Sat evenings at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. There is an additional performance on Thursday, Oct. 3rd at 8PM. Rehearsals will begin in mid August. Call 216-521-2540 x10 for your appointment. If you have any additional questions, please email Artistic Director Scott Spence at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com

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Auditions for Neil Simon's Rumors
by Tim Anderson 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Auditions for Neil Simon’s “Rumors” The Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s comedic farce, Rumors, on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1 from 7:00 – 9:00PM. This farce takes place in a large New York City townhouse where the Deputy Mayor has just shot himself on the evening of his tenth wedding anniversary party. The victim’s wife is nowhere in sight, and his lawyer tries to convince his own wife to get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. Confusions and mis-communications mount as the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. The show will be directed by Dan Sekanic and will run August 23 – September 7. Rehearsals will begin in mid-July. Auditioners are asked to bring a list of conflicts from July 7 to September 7. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Rumors contains mature language and content with which those auditioning should be familiar and comfortable. Further information, including a character break down can be found on www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. Additional questions may be emailed to the director at dsekanic73(a)gmail.com.

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48 Hour Film Project Casting Call, Film Panel, Film Mixer, and more!
by Brian Bowers 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Regular registration for this year's 48 Hour Film Project is ending soon! Do you want to make a short film in just 48 hours that is shown at Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7 on the largest digital cinema screen in the Cleveland market? Register to make a film now: http://48hourfilm.com/cleveland *Three Upcoming Events* Our filmmaking weekend is July 12th-14th, which is right around the corner. But we have three upcoming events to help you prepare. Check them out, and don't forget to RSVP on Facebook so we have a better idea of who's coming. *Film Industry Mixer at Lopez on Lee + 48HFP Xtinguish Awards* *Tuesday, July 2 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM* Calling all filmmakers, editors, musicians, writers, actors, crew, and creatives for our final film networking event before this year's 48HFP Kicks off! Bring your business cards, resume, headshots, and whatever promo materials you have so you can promote yourself and connect with members of the Cleveland film community about upcoming projects, including this year's 48HFP. Read more and RSVP <https://www.facebook.com/events/1339320456221417/> *48HFP Casting Call* *Saturday, July 6 10 AM – 12 PM* Want to act in a film this summer and have it shown up on the big screen at Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7? This is your chance! Calling actors of all ages and types for this year's 48 Hour Film Project casting call! Be part of the world's largest film competition, coming to Cleveland this July 12th-14th. Read more and RSVP <https://www.facebook.com/events/853148625101280/> *Film Panel With Past Cleveland 48HFP Judges* *Tuesday, July 9 7 PM – 8 PM* Want to know exactly what it takes to WIN a 48 Hour Film Project? We've invited a panel of previous Cleveland 48HFP judges to break down exactly what they look for when they are watching the films. This panel is free to attend but space is limited! Read more and RSVP <https://www.facebook.com/events/604731536597378/> -Brian Brian Bowers & Janice Troha *Cleveland 48 Hour Film Project* *Website <http://48hourfilm.com/cleveland-oh> • Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/Cleveland48HFP> • Networking Group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/cleveland48hfp> • Twitter <http://twitter.com/48hourcleveland> • Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/cleveland48hfp/>* "From dream to screen. In just 48 hours." Check out the latest Cleveland independent film festivals, screenings, casting calls, workshops, and other events at http://clevelandfilmcollective.com

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