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CPH Auditions for a New Musical and A Christmas Story (Youth)
by Casting 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

FREAK THE MIGHTY Equity Principal Auditions CPH is seeking Equity Actors for roles in Cleveland Play House and Seattle Rep co-production of Freak the Mighty Auditions will take place on Monday August 25th from 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Please note that this call is only for the show's open Principal Roles Seeking performers with the ability to portray the following characters. Performers anywhere on the disability spectrum (with apparent and / or non apparent disabilities) are strongly encouraged to audition. Gram – 60 years old, female identifying character, any race. Grandmother to Maxwell Kane and mother to Annie, sweet-natured and caring. Performers who use a walker, cane, or other ambulatory mobility aides are encouraged to audition for this role. Mix/Full Voice C5. Grim – 60 years old, male identifying character, any race. Grandfather to Maxwell Kane and father to Annie. Nickname is because he wears his “frown upside down”. Performers who use a walker, cane, or other ambulatory mobility aides are encouraged to audition for this role. Full Voice F4. Gwen Avery – mid-30s, female identifying character, any race. Mother to Kevin “Freak” Avery. Supportive, caring, warm, but naturally worried about her son being accepted by his peers. Mix D5 Kenny “Killer” Kane – early 40’s, male identifying character, any race. Father of Maxwell Kane. Incarcerated for the manslaughter of his wife and Max’s mother, Annie. His name and presence sparks fear in the community. Full Voice G4 To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at this link, and a member of the casting team will confirm your audition time: https://airtable.com/appFpfBaY76uUmBVG/shrZg4wfpTBKVEzFS Please bring one copy of your headshot and resume with you to the audition FREAK THE MIGHTY Equity Chorus Call CPH is seeking Equity Actors for chorus roles in Cleveland Play House and Seattle Rep co-production of Freak the Mighty Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 2nd from 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Singer Call 11:00 am – 2:00 pm - Singing for Singers Who Move (accompanist provided) 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Dance Session for Singers who move (combination taught in room) Dancer Call 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm - Dance Session for Dancers who sing (combination taught in room) 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Singing for Dancer Who Sing (accompanist provided) Seeking performers with the ability to portray the following characters. Performers anywhere on the disability spectrum (with apparent and / or non-apparent disabilities) are strongly encouraged to audition. Iggy – early 40s, male identifying character, any race. A criminal and associate of Kenny “Killer” Kane. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone up to F4. Loretta Lee – mid-30s, female identifying character, any race. Very caring with a big heart; trapped in a hopeless and unhealthy relationship with Iggy. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano Belt up to Eb5 Blade – late teens, male identifying character, any race. A “bully” to the teen protagonists, Maxwell and Kevin. VOCAL RANGE: Bari-tenor up to A4. Molly – late teens, female identifying character, any race. Blade’s girlfriend and only a “bully” by association. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Belt to Cb5, Mix to F5, Bones – late teens, male identifying character, any race. Blade’s henchman and a “bully” by association. VOCAL RANGE: Bari-tenor up to A4. Dr. Spivak/Mrs. Johnson – 30s-50s, female identifying characters, any race. SPIVAK is a medical consultant at the local hospital; MRS. JOHNSON is a neighbor. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Belt to C5. Mr. Donelli/Hospital Guard – 30s-50s, male identifying characters, any race. DONELLI is the school psychologist. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone to F4. Mrs. Price/Mrs. Meehan/Chantelle – 30s-50s, female identifying characters, any race; PRICE is a neighbor; MEEHAN is a teacher; CHANTELLE is a laundromat worker. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Belt to C5. To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at this link, and a member of the casting team will confirm your audition time: https://airtable.com/appFpfBaY76uUmBVG/shrudqCEAkjsxDxuH A CHRISTMAS STORY Youth Auditions Seeking Young Actors, Ages 8-13, to appear in the play: A CHRISTMAS STORY Written by Philip Grecian | Directed by Jackson Gay Based on the motion picture written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark In-person auditions will be held by appointment only: Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Cleveland Play House will hold auditions for young actors on Saturday, September 6, 2025 for the new and refreshed production of the comedic play, A Christmas Story. Young actors, ages 8-13, will be asked to prepare and memorize a short monologue for their audition. The monologue may be from an age-appropriate play or film. (Selections from a monologue book are acceptable.) Young actors should also be prepared to tell a joke (or two) or recite a funny story. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, November 4 and will be held during after school hours and on weekends, Tuesdays through Sundays. During the week of November 25, technical rehearsals for the entire company of actors will be held during school hours. (There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day, November 27.) Performances of A Christmas Story run November 30 – December 21. All performances will be held at the Allen Theatre, located in the heart of Playhouse Square. (Evening performances run Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 pm; afternoon matinee performances are on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm; and select morning matinee performances on Wednesdays begin at 10:30 am. Young actors will miss part or all of approximately ten school days for rehearsals and performances.) Available Roles for Young Actors: Ralphie – age 9/10, male identifying character, any race. Obsessed with planting the seeds to assure the ultimate Christmas present: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Has a wild imagination, is unsure of his feelings for Esther Jane, and is persistent, curious, and dramatic. Randy – age 7/8, male identifying character, any race. Ralphie’s little brother who has a true fascination with Santa. Ability to focus and to be still a plus. Flick – age 9/10, male identifying character, any race. One of Ralphie’s best friends. A follower who is easy to pick on. Can’t resist the triple dog dare and gets his tongue stuck to a lamppost. Has a sore arm. Schwartz – age 9/10, male identifying character, any race. Another of Ralphie’s buddies. He likes trouble. He’s a little more on the ball than Flick and gets him to do things he probably shouldn’t. Esther Jane – age 9/10, female identifying character, any race. Has a crush on Ralphie. Sweet and likeable. Best friends with Helen. Helen – age 9/10, female identifying character, any race. Smartest girl in class. Likes to talk politics and gossip. Best friends with Esther Jane. Scut Farkas – age 12/13, male identifying character, any race. The neighborhood bully with a chicken heart. To request an audition appointment, caregivers and parents should complete this form: https://airtable.com/appFpfBaY76uUmBVG/shrQJ1xsyrOWBXEN4 A member of the CPH Casting Team will respond to confirm your audition appointment. Note: This is a paid opportunity. Roles in this production are open to young actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. To be cast in this production, young actors must be older than age 8 and younger than age 14 between November 1 and December 24, 2025. (Actors younger than age 8 and older than age 14 are ineligible to audition.) Young actors will be required to miss part or all of in-school instructional hours for some daytime rehearsals and performances.

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SPONGEBOB Auditions @ Beck Center Announced!!!
by Scott Spence 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

*Beck Center’s SpongeBob The Musical Auditions Announced!!!* *Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood is thrilled to announce auditions for SPONGEBOB The Musical. Open Call Auditions will take place at Beck Center on Sunday, Sept. 14th and Monday Sept. 15th. Audition appointments are now being taken. Please call the Beck Patron Services office during regular hours at 216-521-2540 to make your appointment. Appointment slots begin at 6PM both days, and will continue until slots are full. Callbacks will occur the weekend of Sept. 20th and 21st. * *SpongeBob performs on Beck’s Senney Main Stage and opens Friday Dec. 5th, closing Sunday Jan. 4th. No performances Dec. 22nd thru Dec. 26th, allowing for travel. Rehearsals begin in late October TBD, with no rehearsal on T’Giving Thursday and Friday.* *SPONGEBOB The Musical is, of course, based on the famed Nickelodeon animated series that has touched all our lives as children, parents and even grandparents. In this Broadway musical, SpongeBob and the gang are up against an apocalyptic event that they must overcome and restore underwater harmony to the denizens of Bikini Bottom. The music is a brilliant and eclectic mix provided by over a dozen well-known solo artists and bands, including Sara Bareilles, David Bowie, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Joe Perry, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and Steven Tyler, plus original music by Tom Kitt.* *The cast includes all your favorites! Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Crabs and Pearl, Sheldon J. Plankton and Karen the Computer, Mrs. Puff, The Mayor, Patchy the Pirate, Larry the Lobster, Old Man Jenkins, TV Newsfish Perch Perkins and of course---SpongeBob himself. All of these plus dozens and dozens of Bikini Bottom locals----all provided by the finest of ensembles. This is an amazing opportunity for musical theatre character actors to strut their stuff.* *All roles are open except the title role of SpongeBob, which has been cast. Interested performers should be strong vocalists, good movers (there are specialty roles where more dance is required) and most of all---fearless. Beck’s production seeks performers 14 and up (though only a couple roles will fall to ages 14 to 16.) It is anticipated that 2 Equity contracts will be available. All other performers 18 and over are paid a stipend for their participation. Video submissions in lieu of on-site Open Call auditions are welcome, but unless otherwise discussed, callbacks are expected to be in-person. Out-of-town performers are welcome to submit, though please know that housing and transportation cannot be provided.* *What To Prepare: For your open call please simply prepare a vocal selection that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided to you. You are also welcome to self-accompany (piano, guitar, etc) if you choose. Dance Call will not occur until the Callback sessions. * *If you have additional questions, please contact Artistic Director Scott Spence at scotts(a)beckcenter.org <scotts(a)beckcenter.org>* *Staff for this production include Scott Spence (Director), Larry Goodpaster (Musical Director), Lauren Marousek (Choreographer) and Libby White (Production Stage Manager)*

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Showcase Chaos! Open Stage at the Wizbang Theatre THUR 8/21
by Brian Douglas 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

This Thursday "Showcase Chaos” hosted by Beezy Douglas returns to the Wizbang Theatre for another unforgettable and unpredictable evening of #music #cleancomedy #storytelling #magic #puppetry #dance #circusarts and even #bubblewitchery! How do I sign up & how much time do I get? Drop your name in the hat by 7:50pm. Performers will be called up at random to sign up for any available slot on the list. Sets are limited to 3 songs / 12 minutes max. What’s available to performers? Full PA and stage lighting 3 Microphones Direct Input Travel Drum Kit Bass, Acoustic, and Electric Guitar Amps Fog machine What’s the vibe? This is a listening space where spectators and performers are expected to support each other. Artists come for the stage time, but stay for the community and camaraderie. Each month we have a theme for inspiration and flow. AUGUST THEME: BURNING LOCATION: Wizbang Theatre 2134 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights TIME: Doors open at 7PM | Performances run 8PM to midnight SUGGESTED DONATION: $7/audience $3/performer More info and tickets: bzdug.com/showcase <https://bzdug.com/showcase> Hope to see you there! —Beezy Douglas

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SCA Youth Theater 6-8 Grade "Mary Poppins Jr." audition sign ups now open!
by Cindy Telasa 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

*SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AUDITION POSTING* *REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS AT SOLONARTS.ORG <http://SOLONARTS.ORG> UNDER THEATER PRODUCTIONS OR CLICK HERE: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM3MTYyNDc <https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM3MTYyNDc>=* *SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATER Grades 6 – 8 CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR (A Musical)* *By: A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Co-Created byCameron Mackintosh. Adapted by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald. * *Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that received multiple Tony Awards nominations, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduce us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael are not the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises, "Anything can happen if you let it."* **Students MUST LIST ALL conflicts with regular rehearsals on audition form. Availability will be a consideration in casting. Absences from rehearsals not previously disclosed will mean removal from parts of or the entire show (except in cases of emergency or illness). There are NO ABSENCES permitted during Mandatory Technical or Dress Rehearsals or Performances.* *Dance Audition (MANDATORY FOR ALL): Monday August 25 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) * *Acting/Singing Group Auditions (*Pick 1 of 2): Tuesday, August 26 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) OR Wednesday, August 27 (5:30 pm - 7:30 PM) *Students should prepare a vocal selection from materials given and please familiarize yourselves with the scenes attached. Memorization strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Selections will be provided with materials to pick from an audition packet.* *REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS AT SOLONARTS.ORG <http://SOLONARTS.ORG> beginning Monday, July 14 at 12PM* *Cast List Posted Wednesday, Sept 3 at 3:30 PM via email *First rehearsal 5:30-7:30 PM that evening * *Rehearsals: Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning/afternoons from Sept 3 – November 24 (5:30-7:30 PM M/W and 11:30 AM-2 PM SA) *No rehearsal Aug 30, Sept 1, 22, Oct 1, 20 and November, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30* *Mandatory Technical/Dress Rehearsals: Monday Dec 1-Thursday December 4 (5:30 – 8:30 PM)* *Performances: Friday, December 5 at 7 PM, Saturday, December 6 at 2 PM & 7PM & Sunday, December 7 at 2 PM* *Call time is an hour and half prior to the show.* *Production Fee: $165.00 *Due to the nature of this show being a musical the production fee is $165.00. This is due the first week of rehearsals.*

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The Schmooze Networking Event is Friday!
by HobbsStyle! 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

Let's Schmooze! Join us for the premier networking event for Cleveland’s entertainment industry. Make connections, seal the deal and engage with Ohio's movers and shakers. This is a free event and features a film presentation by local filmmakers. Send RSVP to clevelandcasting(a)gmail.com. Place Schmooze 2025 in the subject line. *The Schmooze* Friday, August 22, 2025 The Bop Stop 2920 Detroit Rd Cleveland, OH 44113 6pm to 9pm

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Winnie the Pooh Boo! Auditions @ PGT
by Breanna Antoniades 17 Aug '25

17 Aug '25

The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents: WINNIE THE POOH BOO! Written by Beth Knox Directed by Bart Herman Auditions: Friday, August 29th, 6:00-9:00pm, and Saturday, August 30th, 11:00-2:00pm Callbacks: Monday, September 1st, 6:00-9:00pm Rehearsals begin Monday, September 15th 2025 Rehearsals will run Mondays - Fridays 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are October 24-26, 2025 Friday at @ 7:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday @ 2:00 PM. Please prepare to perform your favorite nursery rhyme. We will also ask you to do a cold reading for one of the Winnie the Pooh characters. We are asking that you are 16 years or older in order to audition. Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-57951668-winnie#/ For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one. *Breanna Antoniades* Production Manager Players Guild Theatre 6000 Frank Ave NW North Canton, OH 44720 www.playersguildtheatre.com

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Stow Players request for submissions to Emerging Playwright Series
by Stow Players 17 Aug '25

17 Aug '25

Stow Players is accepting new submissions for their Emerging Playwright Reading Series (EPRS). EPRS is a play development program, minimally staged with actors (6 or less) carrying scripts, allowing the audience to assist the playwright in fulfilling the play’s full potential. We are currently seeking playwrights who currently live within 3 hours of Stow, Ohio and are willing to travel to our performance space for the Staged Reading. We have the following dates available for our 2025-2026 season: January 9, January 10, February 6, February 7, February 27, February 28, March 26 and March 27. Performances are at 7:30PM. We are currently planning on choosing two or three scripts for this season, depending on submissions received. Performances takes place at Heritage Barn Silver Springs Park 5238 Young Rd Stow, Ohio 44224 Submissions can be less than full length (~90 minutes). However, if submissions are not full length, they may be combined with other shorter scripts for one evening of staged reading and talk back. Submissions must not have received a full production. Submissions that have received full productions, even if they have undergone significant post-production revisions, will not be considered. TO SUBMIT: Send an email to StowPlayers(a)gmail.com with the following information: - NAME: - EMAIL: - PHONE: - ADDRESS: - BIO: (250 words of less, please) - PLAY TITLE: - # OF CHARACTERS: (6 or under) - SYNOPSIS: (In 250 words or less, tell us about your script) - Attach script(s) as a .pdf. - Preferred date of staged reading If you have a Director and/or Actors in mind, please provide that information when submitting your script. If not, Stow Players will provide them for you. If you choose the latter approach, these choices will be at our discretion and you, the playwright, will have no veto power. Please submit scripts no later than September 15, 2025 to be considered for this season. If scripts are received after this date, they will be placed into consideration for next season. Scripts are submitted to our play reading committee for consideration. If you are chosen, you will be notified by Stow Players in October. Further questions? Please email us at stowplayers(a)gmail.com.

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🎭 Audition Notice: The Addams Family
by Connie Laettner 16 Aug '25

16 Aug '25

They’re creepy, they’re kooky… and they’re looking for YOU! Presented by Mighty Goliath Productions — February 5–8, 2026 *Production Team (Meet the magic-makers): **Director:* Keli Schimelpfenig, Assistant Director: Madeline Jarosz, Music Director: Gabrielle Dobbins, Orchestra Director: Sarah Novak, Choreographer: Nicci Casara Billington, Costume Design: Amy Lence, Stage Managers: Marisa Mullner & Nathaniel White, Tech Director: Brandon Haas, Scenic Design: Jennifer Gercak, Prop Manager: Renee White, Producer: J.G. White, Assistant Producer: Sarah Clemons-Ogan, Marketing Chair: Stephannie Cole *Group Auditions (for lead/featured roles):* 📅 Sat, Sept 13 (4–8 PM) & Sun, Sept 14 (1–5 PM) 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center, Avon Lake 👉 Come ready to move, sing, and act! Bring a headshot & résumé. *Featured Dancer Auditions:* 📅 Mon, Sept 15 (6:30–9:30 PM) (Dance, darling—you might just get cursed with stardom!) *Callbacks (by invitation):* 📅 Mon, Sept 15 (6:30–9:30 PM) *Ensemble = No Audition!* Just show up for the first or second rehearsal: 📅 Fri, Oct 10 (St. Joseph) OR Fri, Oct 17 (Avon Lake HS) (In this production, our ensemble will not merely fill the stage. They will embody the creepy, kooky Addams Family Ancestors, with each performer crafting a distinct character from beyond the grave.) 💀 Ages 6–106 welcome. 💌 Can’t attend? Email auditions(a)mightygoliath.com for a video option (*but callbacks are in person).* Questions? Email us at auditions(a)mightygoliath.com

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AUDITION NOTICE for Hadestown-Teen Edition at Hathaway Brown School!
by T. Paul Lowry 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights is opening auditions to high school boys in the area for our upcoming production of Hadestown- Teen Edition. Performances run November 21-23, and rehearsals take place from 3:30-6pm Monday-Friday at Hathaway Brown. You will not be called for every rehearsal, and we can be flexible with arrival times depending on which school you commute from. Rehearsal schedule will be finalized two weeks at a time in advance so all can plan accordingly. The Audition Schedule is as follows: - Audition Workshop Friday 8/22 in Blackbox 4-5pm - Monday 8/25 Vocal/Acting Day 1 in Blackbox 3:30-6pm (only attend one day) - Wednesday 8/27 Vocal/Acting Day 2 in Blackbox 3:30-6pm (only attend one day) - Thursday 8/28 Possible Callbacks in Blackbox 3:30-6pm More information about auditions and performances can be found here: https://bit.ly/hb-hadestown Any questions? Feel free to email director Chrissy Margevicius at cmargevicius(a)hb.edu We hope to see you there!

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Live musical accompaniment by Montopolis for GHOST ALMANAC at the Cinematheque this Saturday!
by Genevieve Schwartz 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

FYI: GHOST ALMANAC shows Saturday at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $14; $11 for CIA/CSU I.D. holders, Cinematheque members, and those age 25 & under. Please spread the word! Saturday, August 16, 9:00 pm Special Screening Live Musical Accompaniment GHOST ALMANAC Various, 1896-1933, Various What if the devil was a VJ? What if MTV broadcasted from hell? Ghost Almanac is an 80 minute program of short horror films with live musical accompaniment and live foley. It features best scenes from classic horror films soundtracked live by the vintage synthesizer enthusiasts of Montopolis. Tales from the Crypt meets VH1 in this roller coaster ride of terror and old school beats. Including film exceprts from: The Skeleton Dance (1929) Haxan (1922) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) The Haunted House, Buster Keaton (1921) L'Inferno (1911) Betty Boop's Halloween Party (1933) Nosferatu (1922) The Vanishing Lady (1896) Phantom of the Opera (1925) Montopolis is an indie chamber music group from Austin, Texas that performs the works of composer Justin Sherburn. Their genre-busting music uses inventive instrumentation to create "stunning and transcendent" (Austin Chronicle) concerts. Their programs are audience-engaging, multi-media events that combine live music with film and interactive storytelling. The Montopolis musicians include members of the Austin Symphony, Okkervil River, Tosca String Quartet, and the Polyphonic Spree. Special admission $14; Cinematheque members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and ages 25 & under $11. See our film schedule for details. https://cinematheque.cia.edu/movies/ghost-almanac/ As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute's annex lot, and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director gbschwartz(a)cia.edu<mailto:gbschwartz@cia.edu> | 216-421-7450 cinematheque.cia.edu<https://cinematheque.cia.edu/> Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

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