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APR 19 & 20 | Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG! at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG!<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/cpt-presents-pinch…> Cleveland's very own variety circus theatre filled with ridiculous acts, world-class circus, and professional misbehavers APRIL 19 & 20 at 7:30pm CPT welcomes Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG!-Cleveland's very own variety circus theatre-to CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre stage for two spectacular nights of absolute madness filled with ridiculous acts, local circus performers, and professional misbehavers. WIZBANG! (Cleveland's only circus theatre) was created in 2013 along with their 60-seat show tent-and they have been putting on hit shows in Detroit and Cleveland ever since! WIZBANG! strives to bring audiences the beautiful, the obscure, and zany. Pinch and Squeal invite you into their absurd world where the nonstop entertainment unfolds all around, in your lap, and even above you! Come and laugh with us! ABOUT PINCH AND SQUEAL (P&S) Pinch and Squeal are made of clichéd sentimentality, kamikaze alcoholism, and old-wheeze jokes! These two knock out songs you wish you didn't love, tell jokes you wish you couldn't laugh at, and perform even worse magic. A modern twist on comedy duos throughout history, they've shoved vaudeville kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Pinch and Squeal have been honored to share stages with incredible performers such as Sabrina Chap, Lady Gaga's band leader Brian Newman, Piff the Magic Dragon, Puddles Pity Party, and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. For more information about Pinch and Squeal, visit www.pinchandsqueal.com<http://www.pinchandsqueal.com>. Tickets are $30. Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early at CPT - no ticket fees, ever.) Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Latitudes Poetry Night in Akron
by Theresa Gottl Brightman 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

*Latitudes Poetry Night * *Compass Coffee* *647 E. Market St, Akron, 44304* *Wednesday, April 17 at 7pm* *Featuring Jason Harris!* Jason Harris <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004437618619> is a poet, Watering Hole Fellow, and NEOMFA candidate. His work has appeared in Wildness Journal, Winter Tangerine, Foundry Journal, The Bind, and others. He is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of BARNHOUSE Journal. Don't forget to bring a poem or two to read during our open mic, following our featured reader! Latitudes Poetry Night takes place every 3rd Wednesday at Compass Coffee in Akron.

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AUDITIONS - The Crucible
by Amy B 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Canal Fulton Players announces auditions for *The Crucible* *Dates: Tuesday, April 16, 7 - 9PM* *& Wednesday, April 17, 7-9PM* *Location: Yoga Central, 4626 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH* *Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.* Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 9 PM running through the months of April and May Show Dates : May 31, June 1, June 7 & 8 *Character Descriptions* Roles maybe doubled up or flexible depending on casting needs. Female Roles Elizabeth Proctor (late 20’s - 30’s) John Proctor’s loyal wife. Falsely accused of witchcraft. Betty Parris (10-15) Daughter of the Rev. Parris. At the beginning of the play, she lies in a stupor supposedly caused by witchcraft. Abigail Williams (late teens – early 20’s) Orphan living with her uncle Rev. Parris. Had a brief affair with John Proctor. A witch hunt hysteria stems from her actions. Mary Warren (late teens – early 20’s) The Proctor’s unassuming house servant. Often bullied by the other girls in the community. Mercy Lewis (late teens – early 20’s) Friend of Abigail who participates in the witchcraft accusations. Susanna Walcott (late teens – early 20’s) Friend of Abigail who participates in the witchcraft accusations. Ann Putnam (late 20’s - 40’s) Thomas’s neurotic wife. Rebecca Nurse (60’s-70s) Charitable Salem resident who is accused of witchcraft. Tituba (African-American, 30’s – 40’s) Barbados slave of the Rev. Parris. She is the first accused of witchcraft. Sarah Good (50’s-60’s) Homeless woman accused of witchcraft. Male Roles John Proctor (30’s - 40’s) Salem farmer forced to defend his wife and then himself against witchcraft charges. Had a brief affair with Abigail Williams. Rev. Samuel Parris (40’s - 50’s) Salem's current minister. Thomas Putnam (30’s - 40’s) A wealthy Salem landowner whose child is also displaying symptoms of being bewitched. Rev. John Hale (30’s - 40’s) A well-educated and fair-minded reverend with a vast knowledge of the occult. Francis Nurse (60’s-70’s) Rebecca’s husband who advocates his wife’s innocence. John Danforth (50’s – 60’s) The Deputy Governor and presiding judge over the witchcraft trials. John Hathorne (40’s-60’s) Associate judge presiding over the witchcraft trials. Giles Corey (50’s-60’s) Innocent citizen arrested after he attempts to defend his wife. Ezekiel Cheever (30’s - 40’s) The upright clerk of the courts in Salem. John Willard (30’s - 40’s) The town marshal and arresting officer. *This is a volunteer community production. *

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FOURTH WEEKEND: MAR 21 - APR 20 | Test Flight at CPT | 7 workshop productions by Northeast Ohio and national artists
by Caitlin Lewins 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Cleveland Public Theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2019<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/category/series/te…> Featuring 7 workshop productions by Northeast Ohio and national artists as part of CPT's New Play Development Program MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Test Flight 2019 is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production. Test Flight provides both local and national artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. The series encourages risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit towards creating new work while offering artists a structured support system. Week 1: March 21 - 23 HOW BLOOD GO<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-1-how-blood-g…> Written by Lisa Langford, 2018/2019 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow Directed by Darius J. Stubbs Week 2: March 28 - 30 EMERGENCE<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-2-emergence/> Composed & Directed by Molly Andrews-Hinders Created by Molly Andrews-Hinders & ensemble WEEK 3: APRIL 4 - 6 (DOUBLE BILL) SORRY DOESN'T SWEETEN HER TEA<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-3-sorry-doesn…> Short story by Helen Oyeyemi (per an arrangement with The Wylie Agency) Adapted & Directed by Lauren Joy Fraley, 2018/2019 Joan Yellen Horvitz Director Fellow CLEOPATRA BOY<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-3-sorry-doesn…> Conceived & Directed by Sherrine Azab & Jake Hooker with A Host Of People Week 4: April 11 - 13 ZOODIAC<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-4-zoodiac-div…> Written by Rich Stimac DIVIDUAL<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-4-zoodiac-div…> Text by Paul Manganello Music by Michael Malis Week 5: April 18 - 20 TO BE HEALTHY<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/week-5-to-be-healt…> Written & Directed by Jaclyn Renee Vogel Created in collaboration with the performance ensemble Tickets are $10 - 15. Students/Seniors receive $3 off on Friday and Saturday nights. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early at CPT - no sneaky ticket fees, ever.) Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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FINAL WEEKEND: MAR 23 - APR 13 | Gloria at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Cleveland Public Theatre presents Gloria<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/gloria/> By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Beth Wood, CPT's Associate Artistic Director & Director of Production A simultaneously funny and shocking adrenaline rush of a show skewering the opportunistic culture of modern media. MARCH 23 - APRIL 13 A group of bickering editorial assistants at a prestigious magazine are chasing the dream: a book deal before they turn 30 and a shot at fame when an ordinary day at the office becomes a living nightmare. The stakes for who gets the story skyrocket when crisis offers an opportunity for a career-defining moment. Inside America's media machine, who has the right to tell whose story? Simultaneously funny and shocking, Gloria is an adrenaline rush of a show skewering the opportunistic culture of modern media. FEATURING: Isaiah Betts, Sally Groth*, Keith Kornajcik, Michael Prosen, Sarah Maria Yannie, Evangeline Zhiyi Han *Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan - Producer Maes Lunaria M. - Stage Manager Inda Blatch-Geib - Costume & SFX Designer Benjamin Gantose - Lighting & Scenic Designer Kevin Inouye - Fight Designer James Kosmatka - Sound Designer NOTE: CPT's production of Gloria includes sudden, loud gunshots, and graphic violence. For additional context about the production, we strongly encourage you to contact the Box Office with questions at 216.631.2727 x501 or boxoffice(a)cptonline.org<mailto:boxoffice@cptonline.org?subject=FREEview%20Reservation>. Tickets are $15 - $35 Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Preview, Monday, & Thursday: $15 Fridays & Saturdays: $35 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 x501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Ensemble concludes in 2018-19 Season with WATER BY THE SPOONFUL.
by Ensemble Theatre 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

*ENSEMBLE THEATRE* concludes its 39th season *-THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT- *with*: * *The winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama: * *WATER BY THE SPOONFUL* by *Quiara Alegría Hudes* Directed by *Celeste Cosentino* *April 26-May 19, 2019.* MainStageTheater Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide. Water by the Spoonful is a heartfelt meditation on lives on the brink of redemption. *"The play is a combination poem, prayer and app on how to cope in an age of uncertainty, speed and chaos. When cyber meets the real world, anger gives way to forgiveness and resistance becomes redemption; the heart of the play opens up and the waters flow freely." -Variety.* * "Most of all, the play... has a warm, welcoming spirit and a life-affirming message. People instinctively take care of each other; hitting bottom is the start of the trip back up." -Time* *Our entire 2018|2019 Season will take place in the heart of Coventry Village on the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus!!!* 2843 Washington Blvd | Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 *JOIN US! What stories we have to tell! * We are also excited to partner with the Heights Libraries for additional programming through out the season! Stay tuned for a schedule of surrounding activities and talkbacks!! Check our website for details!! *Fridays and Saturdays* @ 8pm. *Sundays *@ 2pm *216-321-2930* | *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>* Online: *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>* *Opening Night Reception* with CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES! (Friday, 4/26/19). *Opening Night Happy Hour/Open Studio Night *with ARTFUL CLEVELAND! (Friday,4/26/19) *6-8pm. *Cash Bar *Pay What YOU can Sunday *April 27th @2pm. *Talkback with "Improbable Players" <https://www.improbableplayers.org>* Sunday, 5/12/19. *With an amazing cast and crew of LOCAL artists!* *Santino Montanez *as Eliiot Ortiz *Inés Joris *as Odessa Ortiz aka "Haikumom" *Tania Benites *as Yazmin Ortiz *Greg White *as "Chutes & Ladders" *Kat Shy* as "Orangutan" *Jason Markouc *as "Fountainhead" *Meshal Al Sunaid *as Professor Aman/Ghost/Policeman Executive Artistic Director/Director: *Celeste Cosentino* Artistic Associate: *Tyler Whidden* General Manager/Prod. Stage Manager: *Becca Moseley * Lighting/Set/Projection Design: *Ian Hinz* Technical Director *August Scarpelli * Costume Design by *Meg Parish* *PARKING* Parking can be found in the Coventry School parking lot to the south of the theatre, also along Washington Blvd and surrounding streets. *SINGLE TICKETS <https://squareup.com/store/ensemble-theatre-of-cleveland/item/water-by-the-…> *are $12-$29 (On Sale NOW) Ensemble will announce our AMAZING *2019-2020 Season this Saturday* at our End of Season Benefit and 40th Anniversary Celebration! *New Season passes will be on sale May 1st! * Call *216-321-2930* or email *info(a)ensemble-theatre.org <info(a)ensemble-theatre.org>* for more information! *Great Scripts. Cleveland Artists!* *We look forward to seeing you in our audience! *

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Master Dance Clinic at Playhouse Square
by Jim Kraizel 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Join Playhouse Square for a dance clinic experience with cast members from the production of A BRONX TALE on May 11! Your dance clinic ticket purchase includes: * 9:15- 10:00 AM: Registration/Check-In * 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Dance clinic and Q&A session, led by a cast member of A Bronx Tale. * 11:00 - 12:00 PM: Pizza lunch will be provided for the dance clinic attendees. Family and friends attending the performance are welcome to join. * 1:30 PM: Performance of A Bronx Tale will begin in the Connor Palace. Friends and family members are encouraged to join for the performance and are offered a discounted rate! For more information and to register visit groupmatics.events/event/BronxTaleDanceClinic<https://groupmatics.events/event/BronxTaleDanceClinic>. Questions? Call 216-640-8602 or email hannah.sekerak(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:hannah.sekerak@playhousesquare.org>.

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Music Video - International Dancers needed
by Stunt Cat 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Looking for attractive Female dancers 18-35 for a Rap music video shoot. You should have: - a costume or traditional clothing from your country - a dance or dance moves of a traditional dance from your country - Dance ability to learn some modern choreography as well. *These "qualifications" are flexible so if you are unsure, please submit and we'll figure it out. There will be 2 days of choreography rehearsal (about 2-3 hours per day) and a half-day shoot in late April or early May 2019. Pay to be determined. Please submit the following to stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com: -Headshot or good photo of yourself -The Country you are representing -A picture of you in your costume. -Resume (if you have) -Video links of you dancing (if you have) This music video will be produced and directed by Martin Carlton Film and TV Credits <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138211/?ref_=nv_sr_1>

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Additional auditions for Rabbit Run Theater's "Forever Plaid"
by RRCAA 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Additional auditions for "Forever Plaid" at Rabbit Run Theater (MADISON, OH) An additional audition date for Rabbit Run Theater's production of "Forever Plaid" is scheduled for Thursday, April 18. "Forever Plaid" a musical originally written, directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross, runs from May 31 through June 15. The production is directed by Ann Hedger. Musical direction is by Danielle Jones and choreography is by Hannah Green. There are four roles available for men, ages 18 to 35. Four young men, Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie share a love for music. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they become "Forever Plaid". This musical revue is chock-full of nostalgic 1950's hits performed with classic barbershop quartet harmonies. The additional audition is Thursday, Apr. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the RRCAA fine arts building, 49 Park St., Madison. Actors auditioning should prepare to sing 16 measures of a Broadway-style song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks. No monologue need be prepared as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress for movement (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. For more information visit <http://www.rabbitrunonline.org> www.rabbitrunonline.org. Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from the beginning of June through the end of August. The theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison. RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Dworken and Bernstein, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Huffman-Mayer Wealth Management Group, Lighthouse Advisers, and Remarkable Lake County. # # # Submitted by: Karen Ziegler Director of Marketing/Group Sales P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St. Madison, OH 44057 440-428-5913 www.rabbitrunonline.org

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As You Like It, The Final Production of the 2018-2019 Case Western Undergraduate Season
by Caleb Beidelman 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

As You Like It, the Renaissance comedy written by William Shakespeare, and the final production of Case Western Reserve University's Department of Theater's 2018-2019 Undergraduate Season, directed by Donald Carrier will open this Friday “In one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, the forest, so different from the oppressiveness of court life, is a world where anything is possible. One of the Bard’s greatest heroines undertakes a journey of love, witty wordplay, and music and dancing, as it ultimately leads to forgiveness and reconciliation” The production will run April 12th-21st Performances on 4/12, 4/13, 4/19, 4/20 at 7:30pm and performances on 4/14 and 4/21 at 3:00pm. The House will open 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Reserve your tickets online at: theater.case.edu/tickets <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftheater.case.edu%2Ftickets%3Ffb…> Reserve via phone by calling: 216-368-6262 Reserve in person in the rear lobby of Eldred Hall located on the CWRU quad behind Millie Science Center on Adelbert Road We hope to see you at the theater!

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