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Mighty Goliath Productions Call for Directors
by Douglas Bailey 16 Mar '19

16 Mar '19

Mighty Goliath Productions, a non-profit organization benefiting the performing arts groups of Avon Lake city schools is seeking a director for next February's family-friendly production of a large scale musical. As is customary for MGP, rehearsals for the February production begin in November and occur once per week (for the entire cast) on Friday evenings. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled for principal cast members as needed. MGP is looking for potential directors to submit a resume and show suggestion to present to the Board of Directors at our April meeting (April 1st). This position and all others on the production team are on a volunteer basis. No compensation is extended to any production team member, cast, crew, or orchestra member, as all profits will be donated to the Avon Lake city schools. If selected, you will be responsible for coordination of a production team with the board appointed producer, building a rehearsal schedule, casting and blocking the show. Interested parties should send their resume and availability the evening of April 1st (beginning at 6:30 pm) to President Kaleigh Velette at kaleighvelette(a)gmail.com by Friday March 29th. If you are unavailable April 1st please submit and let Kaleigh know.

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Ohio Shakespeare Fall/Winter 2019 Season Auditions: MAID MARION, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, ROCKY HORROR, SAINT JOAN, and MISS HOLMES
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 16 Mar '19

16 Mar '19

2019-20 Season Greystone Auditions Ohio Shakes, located in Akron, is casting equity and non-equity actors for their indoor 2019-2020 season, which includes: Maid Marion: An Adventure, with Music A new play by Sarah Coon, based on the classic adventure stories by Howard Pyle (part of the Family Theatre Adventure Series) She Kills Monsters By Qui Nguyen Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw Miss Holmes by Christopher M. Walsh The Rocky Horror Show By Richard O’Brien Up to three AEA contracts available for each production. All non union actors paid a stipend determined by size of role, length of commitment, and number of years spent with the company. Auditions will be held at the Greystone Hall theatre (103 S High Street, Akron) on Monday April 22, 6:00-10:00pm. and Tuesday April 23, 6:00-10:00. Auditions must be scheduled, no walk in appointments. Actors may request an audition by submitting a headshot and resume to tess(a)ohioshakespeare.com and please include in the subject line: Ohio Shakes Greystone season auditions. Actors may request a particular time and will be scheduled in the closest available slot. Video auditions, though not encouraged, may be submitted to [ tess(a)ohioshakespeare.com ]( mailto:tess@ohioshakespeare.com ). When the need arises, we can offer a limited amount of actor housing. Prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no longer than 3 minutes in total length OR a monologue and 16 bars of a song. (A cappella; no accompaniment for open auditions; accompaniment will be provided at invited callbacks for Rocky Horror only.) Ohio Shakespeare Festival operates on an informal resident company model. Ohio Shakespeare company members who have worked for the Festival within the past two seasons do not need to come to open auditions. All said company members must submit their interest to tess(a)ohioshakespare.com, including shows they wish to read for and preferred time/date of callback (see below for callback dates for each production). All company members must email their interest to be invited to callbacks, no exceptions. Ohio Shakespeare is open to nontraditional casting in all roles. In the case where age, race, or gender is defined by the character, we have made a notation in the character descriptions. When noting gender, we are open to the entire gender spectrum. Where there are no notations, we are open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and physical abilities. Ages refer to the character, not necessarily the age of the actor. Callbacks will be held by invitation only. See individual callback dates below. Note: we will not be holding open auditions for DRACULA or FRANKENSTEIN. MAID MARION: AN ADVENTURE, WITH MUSIC A new play by Sarah Coon adapted from the classic novel by Howard Pyle Original Music by Scott McKenna Campbell Directed by Nancy Cates Rehearsals begin: week of August 19, 2019 Performances: September 12-29, 2019* *Performances at 7:00 Fridays and Saturdays, 2:00 Saturdays and Sundays Invited callbacks held on: 1:00-4:00 Saturday May 4, 2019 Description: A sequel (of sorts) to our very first Family Theatre show Robin Hood…, this time, Maid Marian, Katherine, and Ellen a Dale take center stage in this swashbuckling, musical, brand-new story. Come see all your favorite Merry Men, that rascally Sheriff of Nottingham, the dashing Robin Hood, and a Marion unlike the ones you may have seen before. ROLES AVALIABLE: All roles require some singing, most require stage combat skills MARION (female, 25+)—a noble and kind presence, quick to defend the weak and ready to prove herself. Strong stage combat skills needed, capable singer. ROBIN HOOD (male, 25+)—Leader of the Merry Band, brave, charming, and a bit rascal. Strong stage combat skills needed, capable singer. SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM (male, 30+)—The bumbling sheriff of legend. Wants to be a winner. Always loses. ALAN A DALE(male, 18+)—The Bard of the merry band, silver tongued but often tongue tied around Ellen ELLEN A DALE (female, 18+)—A bright energy who knows what she wants from life and is brave enough to get it. Also serves as the singing Narrator of the play. Guitar skills a major plus, strong singer needed. KATHERINE (female, 25+)— Mairon’s former lady in waiting and now best friend. A fiery force. Loves David. ARTHUR A BLAND (male or female, 20+)—The newest recruit. Ready for action and looking for adventure. LITTLE JOHN (male 25+)—A larger than life personality, Robin’s right hand. Quick to quarrel and even quicker to raise a toast. FRIAR TUCK (male, 50+)—The spiritual backbone for the Merry Band. Good with a blade, better with mutton leg. DAVID OF DONCASTER (male, 25+)—A great fighter and, it turns out, and even better husband. Loves Katherine. WILL SCARLET (male or female, 25+)— The utility fighter and Robin’s left hand. Great planner, sometimes. SIR STEPHEN (male 35+)— The local lord and bully. Looking to prove himself in all the worst ways CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD (male or female, 25+)—A good man being led by a poor leader. Follows orders...to a point. MRS HORSNBY (female, any age)— The local innkeeper. Handles her business and herself with no nonsense. ELLEN'S FATHER (male, 40+)—Wants the best for his daughter but has no idea what that is. Listens to his lord. BISHOP (male, 40+)18-— The holy father looking to bring people together in marriage. Does what's best for the church, and himself. SHE KILLS MONSTERS By Qui Nyugen Directed by Tess Burgler Fight Direction by Ryan Zarecki Rehearsals begin: November 1, 2019 Performances: December 5 - 22, 2019 Invited callbacks held on: Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-10:00 Description: A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. The roles of Lilith Moringstar and Ferrah the Faerie have already been cast from our resident acting company. Most roles will double/triple, though specific tracks are not yet confirmed. Please note: All characters except Chuck will have extended stage combat choreography. We are seeking talented fighters/dancers/martial artists. However, we are also willing to train athletic and capable actors who are new to fight choreography. This show will be stunt oriented and physically demanding. AVALIABLE ROLES: NARRATOR (female, 18+)— a Narrator. She's not unlike Cate Blanchett in "The Lord of the Rings." In fact, very much like Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. AGNES EVANS(female, 25+)- Tilly’s older sister, a high school teacher dealing with Tilly’s death, described as average and clueless to nerd culture. She eventually learns to embrace her inner badass and let her geek flag fly. TILLY EVANS (female, 18-25) — a lesbian tomboy and fantasy fanatic, nerdy, sarcastic, occasionally bullied and appears to Agnes after her death as a powerful level 20 Paladin. MILES (male, 25+) average and occasionally confused. Has a temper. Agnes’ “long-term” boyfriend but hasn’t made the big leap. KALIOPE DARKWALKER (female, 18+)— an athletic Elf; sexy spell caster; described as “rocking lady hotness,” collected, older soul. EVIL GABBY (female, 18+)— evil bully succubi winged cheerleader with fangs. When at school, the same, minus the wings. Dance experience a major plus (because, yes, there is a Dance Battle to the Death). STEVE (male, 18+)— a nerdy adventurer, constantly finding himself getting killed in increasingly violent and humorous ways. FIGHT CORE OF MONSTERS—we will also be casting a talented core of male and female fighters to serve as Bugbears, Skeletons, Gelatinous Cubes, Wraiths, Dragons, and more. SAINT JOAN By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Terry Burgler Rehearsals begin: January 27, 2020 Performances: February 27 - March 15, 2020 Invited callbacks held on: Saturday May 18, 1:00-4:00 Description: This classic traces the life of Joan of Arc from the time she appears to her regional governor, her visit to the Dauphin (where she is undeceived by his disguise) to the siege of Orleans, coronation at Rheims, trial and recantation, and culminating with her death at the stake. Followed by the famous epilogue regarding her canonization, Shaw explores the themes of faith, nationalism and Protestantism. Called variously "the greatest play in English since Shakespeare" and "beautiful, engrossing, and at times exalting", Shaw's masterpiece remains as vivid and timely to modern audiences as it was scandalous and incendiary in its premiere in 1923. The role of Joan has already been cast from our resident acting company. AVAILABLE ROLES: ROBERT DE BAUDRICOURT STEWARD TO DE BAUDRICOURT BERTRANS DE POULENGY DE LA TREMOUILLE, LORD CHAMBERLAIN DUCHESS DE LA TREMOUILLE ARCHBISHOP OF RHEIMS GILLES DE RAIS (“BLUEBEARD”) CAPTAIN LA HIRE DISHOP OF BEAUVAIS DAUPHIN CHARLES VII EARL OF WARWICK DUNOIS, BASTARD OF ORLEANS PAGE TO DUNOIS JOHN DE STOGUMBER, ENGLISH CHAPLAIN CANONJOHN D’ESTIVET CANON DE COURCELLES BROTHER MARTIN LADVENU BROTHER JOHN LEMAITRE, THE INQUISITOR EXECUTIONER ENGLISH SOLIDER GENTLEMAN MISS HOLMES By Christopher M. Walsh Directed by Terry Burgler Rehearsals begin: March 17, 2020 Performances: April 16 - May 3, 2020 Invited callbacks held on: Saturday May 11, 2019 1:00-5:00 Description: When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice. Miss Holmes possesses one of the greatest deductive minds of her generation, but she chafes at the restraints imposed upon her by society and family. Dr. Watson struggles to make a difference at the only hospital in London that will hire female doctors. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction shines a new light on favorite characters from the canon, re-examining the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women. AVALIABLE ROLES: MISS SHERLOCK HOLMES (female, 30+)— The renowned detective, known for getting into troubling and very short on people skills. DOROTHY WATSON (female, 30+) — A doctor in a time where females are thought best as wives and mothers. Willing to put herself at risk to help people in need LIZZIE CHAPMAN (female, 25-45)— A doting wife to Inspector Chapman. But she suspects something is not right. PEGGY (female, 25+)— The help for Miss Eudora Featherstone. Really cares her and loves her job. MARTHA (female, 25+)— Fellow doctor at the Free Hospital. A bit of a gossip. ELIZABETH GARRETT ANDERSON (female, 40+)- Head of the Free hospital in London. Good friend of Dorothy Watson. MRS. HUDSON (female, 40+)— Sherlock’s no nonsense landlady. Tough as a nail and a heart of gold. Wishes Sherlock weren’t so strange. EUDORA FEATHERSTONE (female, 30+)— bereaved mother who thinks that her daughter’s death was no accident. Out of touch with reality but not the truth. MYCROFT HOLMES/VAGRANT (male, 35+)—the Elder Holmes Sibling. The brains of Britain's spy network. All are pawns. GEOFFREY LESTRADE (male, 35+) The good cop who has a hunch that something is rotten at Scotland yard but needs help. A rule follower . ORDERLY #1 #2 #3 (male, 20+)- Thugs to the Superintendent. Do what their told and it’s never anything good. MICHAEL STAMFORD (male 30+)—An admirer of Dorthy Watson. Wants her to marry and give up this silly doctor business. REGINALD (male, 25+)— Nephew to Eudora Featherstone. An absolute leech who wants all of Auntie’s money. THOMAS CHAPMAN (male, 30+)—Scotland Yard’s top cop. He always gets his man and no one can say otherwise. That’s because there are never any witnesses EDWIN GREENER (male, 45+)—Thug henchman to Thomas Chapman. Discharged soldier with a growing conscience. SUPERINTENDENT (male, 35+)—A man of science that has little use for silly things like morals and ethics in his asylum. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW By Richard O’Brien Directed by Jan Guarino Rehearsals begin: January 1, 2020 Performances: January 24 - February 1 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00, additional midnight show on Saturday the 25) Invited callbacks held on: Saturday May 25, 1:00-5:00 Description: In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky." That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the Time Warp on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever. The role of Frank N Furter has already been cast from our resident acting company. Avaliable Roles: USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) One of Frank’s servants. BRAD: Male, 26-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. A prude. JANET: Female, 26-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5) Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something…until she’s not. NARRATOR: Male or Female, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role) Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience. RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4) Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants. COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5) One of Frank’s servants. ROCKY: Male 18-30 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4) Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles. EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and role of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle. 4 PHANTOMS – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB) Various Singers.

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Ohio Shakespeare Summer 2019 Auditions: HAMLET and MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 16 Mar '19

16 Mar '19

2019 Season Summer Auditions Ohio Shakes, located in Akron, will cast a summer company to perform in both outdoor productions of HAMLET and MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Up to three AEA contracts available for each production. All non union actors paid a stipend determined by size of role, length of commitment, and number of years spent working with the company. Open Auditions will be held at Greystone Hall (103 S High Street, Akron) on Sunday March 31st, 12:00-3:00pm and Monday April 1, 6:00-10:00pm. No walk ins, please. Actors may request an audition time by submitting a headshot and resume to [ tess(a)ohioshakespeare.com ]( mailto:tess@ohioshakespeare.com ), and please include in the subject line: Ohio Shakes Summer Season Auditions. Actors may request a particular time frame, and will be scheduled in the closest available slot. Video auditions, though not encouraged, may be submitted to [ tess(a)ohioshakespeare.com ]( mailto:tess@ohioshakespeare.com ). Prepare 2 contracting Shakespeare monologues, no longer than 3 minutes in total length OR a scene to read from HAMLET or MEASURE FOR MEASURE. (Reader provided, scene need not be memorized.) Invited callbacks will be held April 13 (12-3pm) and 16 (6-10pm) Ohio Shakespeare Festival operates with an informal resident acting company. Ohio Shakespeare company members who have worked with the Festival within the past two seasons do not need to come to open auditions. All said company members must submit their interest to [ tess(a)ohioshakespare.com ]( mailto:tess@ohioshakespare.com ) and their preferred time/date of callback. All company members must email their interest to be invited to callbacks, no exceptions. When indicating genders of characters in descriptions below, please know that Ohio Shakespeare is open to all the ways a person can identify on the gender spectrum. HAMLET By William Shakespeare Directed by Terry Burgler Rehearsals begin: June 4, 2019 Performances: June 27 - July 14 Description: Performed outdoors at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. The role of Hamlet has been cast from our resident acting company. AVALIABLE ROLES: Available roles for women (traditionally male characters will be played as pants roles), all ages and ethnicities: Ophelia—daughter to Polonius, sister to Laertes, Hamlet’s love interest Queen Gertrude—Hamlet’s mother Horatio—Hamlet’s school friend and closest confidant Fortinbras—King of Norway Player Queen—Leading female player in the play-wtihin-the-play Rosencrantz—Hamlet’s childhood friend Available roles for men, all ages and ethnicities: King Claudius—Hamlet’s uncle, now married to his mother, and the murderer of Hamlet’s father Hamlet’s Ghost—Hamlet’s father Osric—A foppish courtier Laertes—Son of Polonius, brother, to Ophelia, master swordsman Polonius—Lord Chamberlain to the King, a bumbling man, father to Ophelia and Laertes Seeking all genders, ages, and ethnicities for the following roles. Guildenstern—Childhood friend of Hamlet’s Player King—An exceptional actor, the leading player in the play-within-the-play Marcellus—An officer Bernardo—An officer Two Clowns—Gravediggers Voltemand & Cornelius —ambassadors to Norway Francisco—A soldier Reynaldo—Servant to Polonius Players—for the play-within-a-play Assorted courtiers of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. MEASURE FOR MEASURE By William Shakespeare Directed by Terry Burgler Rehearsals begin: June 29 Performances: July 25 - August 11 Description: Performed outdoors at Stan Hywet Hall & Garden, a less frequently produced Shakespeare tragi-comedy. AVALIABLE ROLES: Available roles for women, all ages, and ethnicities: Isabella— A very virtuous and chaste young woman who faces a difficult decision when her brother is sentenced to death for fornication (unlawful sex). Isabella does not approve of her brother's actions at all, but she pleads for his life out of loyalty and sisterly devotion. Isabella is a spiritual person who wants to become a nun. The Duke— She spends most of her time dressed as a friar in order to observe what is happening in her absence. The Duke is unfailingly virtuous, good, and kind-hearted. She tends to rule a little softly, which is why she enlists Angelo's help. In our production, The Duke will be re-gendered as a female. However, she will retain the title of The Duke. Mariana—Mariana was supposed to marry Angelo, but he called the wedding off when she lost her dowry in a shipwreck that killed her brother. Mistress Overdone—runs a brothel Juliet—Claudio’s lover and pregnant with his baby Available roles for males, all ages, and ethnicities: Angelo—the villain of the play, a man who rules strictly and without mercy. He has his own weaknesses, however. He presents Isabella with a disturbing proposition. Claudio—Isabella's brother, a young man sentenced to death for impregnating an his fiancé before marriage. He was engaged to her by a common-law agreement, but they had sexual intercourse before the legal marriage took place. Elbow—a dim-witted constable who arrests people for misconduct, particularly of the sexual variety. He speaks in malapropisms and provides comic-relief throughout the play. Seeking all ages, genders, and ethnicities for the following roles. Escalus— a wise lord who advises Angelo to be more merciful. He is loyal to the Duke and seeks to carry out her orders justly, but cannot go against Angelo's will. Lucio—a flamboyant bachelor who provides much of the play's comedic content. He is a friend of Claudio's and tries to help him. Pompey— a clown who also works for Mistress Overdone. The Provost—runs the prison and is responsible for carrying out all of Angelo's orders. Barnadine—A long-term prisoner in the jail, Barnadine is sentenced to be executed together with Claudio. Assorted courtiers, musicians, and soldiers.

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FILMMAKING CLASSES FOR TEENS!
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 16 Mar '19

16 Mar '19

*Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy* is a unique concept in after school programming. Founded and taught by award winning film and TV producers, LYFA is a *NONPROFIT* dedicated to offering a safe, structured environment where aspiring young artists, ages 10-17, can learn the basics of filmmaking, meet new friends, have fun and feel comfortable. *We are now enrolling for our 8 WEEK FILM SCHOOL. * LYFA's eight week program is designed to give your child a crash course in how to create professional movies from start to finish. From screenwriting to lighting and sound, to camera work to editing, LYFA's award winning instructors will guide your child through the creative process and onto a journey of artistic expression using the cinematic arts ending in the class writing, directing and editing an professional scene for their reel! For more information and to enroll visit www.lakewoodyfa.com -- Space is limited to enroll today!

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Volunteer role players needed for police and fire trianings - not a paid job ** Date corrections
by Colleen Drews 16 Mar '19

16 Mar '19

Sorry I know I posted this yesterday. This one is with the correct dates and also age restrictions. Thank you! AGES 12 and up can participate. Lakewood Fire Department is sponsoring a three day series of Rescue Task Force Training. I am in need of a total of 25 victims for each of these days. You will be given an injury, moulaged up, placed, and act the injury. If you are at all available (or if you know anyone who would be interested and available) on any of these dates and would like to participate email me atvictim.actors.cleveland(a)gmail.com or call me at (216)410-6671 The trainings are Monday 3/18/19 8AM to 4PM (Might end as early as 2PM) Free lunch provided. Tuesday 3/19/19 8AM to 4PM (Might end as early as 2PM) Free lunch provided. Wednesday 3/20/19 8AM to 4PM (Might end as early as 2PM) Free lunch provided. Actual location and more details when signed up for the actual event. Take care, Colleen L Drews Lead Coordinator for Traumatic Players of Cleveland Volunteer Victims Coordinator and Trauma Training Environment Expert for WSCERT www.traumaticplayers.com Find Us on Facebook (216)410-6671 victim.actors.cleveland@gmail. com *Amateurs practice so they get it right. Professionals practice so they don't get it wrong!* Take care, Colleen Drews

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CWRU Spring Thesis Concert
by Meredith Bruch 16 Mar '19

16 Mar '19

*MERIDIAN: Thesis Concert* This spring, the Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University will continue its 2018-2019 season with Meridian, a thesis concert featuring dance works by MFA candidate Yizhen Hu, with additional works by guest artists and CWRU alumni Karlie Budge and Yidi Lin. Performances are March 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m. and March 31 at 2:30 p.m. at Mather Dance Center on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Yearning, a solo work choreographed by Hu, explores the experience of people who are trapped by cultural and social restrictions, and find themselves enduring intense external pressure. As they find ways to overcome these forces in order to exert their own viewpoint, the result is finding their own paths and making their own choices. A duet for two men, Synergism, explores two males who both struggle in executing certain movements. Once they come to realize that one person can facilitate another to achieve the movements that the other cannot do, they cooperate and assist each other. Hu’s Amalgamation is an abstract group piece featuring an ensemble of undergraduate and graduate students. With music by Rob Power, the work displays the process of creating a movement idea, developing it, and then reducing it back to the original. Returning to the Mather Dance Center stage is Inevitable, which explores the emotional experiences of death and loss. Hu’s choreography investigates the struggles of grief and the frustrations of helplessness, along with the realization of the unavoidable mortality of human life. Between Us, choreographed by alumni Karlie Budge and Yidi Lin, is a duet in five sections - Sneaking, Frisking, Fleeting, Floating, Seething - portraying the forming and falling out of a relationship. Budge graduated in 2016 earning her BA in dance and Lin graduated in 2016 earning her MFA in dance. The work will be performed by Yizhen Hu and Katie Nabors. Meridian runs March 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m. and March 31 at 2:30 p.m. All performances take place at Mather Dance Center, 11201 Bellflower Road, on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Tickets are $7 for students with ID, $10 for adults 60+ and CWRU personnel, and $15 for general admission. Reservations are recommended, and may be made by calling (216) 368-5246, or online at dance.case.edu/reservations.

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*Auditions / These Mortal Hosts by Eric Coble / none too fragile theatre*
by Sean Derry 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

What: Auditions for These Mortal Hosts by Eric Coble, Directed by Robert Ellis When: Sunday, April 7th 3pm - 6pm Monday, April 8th 6pm - 9pm Where: none too fragile theatre 1835 Merriman Rd Akron, Ohio 44221 Details: 1. Email Robert.Ellis(a)tri-c.edu to RSVP (Please name character of interest) 2. Attach Resume & Headshot if possible 3. Audition will consist of Cold Reads from the script 4. AEA & Non-Union Applicants will be considered for All roles 5. Non-Union compensation is $600 6. Rehearsals Dates: September 3rd - 26th, 2019 7. Performance Dates: September 27th - October 12th, 2019 THE STORY: What happens when you discover you're not alone in your body? After a tragedy devastates tiny Dove Creek, Colorado, the mysteries begin. Three lonely people bind together as their lives & bodies begin heralding events far beyond their comprehension. But are they preparing for a miracle or succumbing to madness? Character Break Down: Meaghan - Female - A High School Senior - 17 - Any Ethnicity Phyllis - Female - A Bank Manager, 40's - Any Ethnicity Earl - Male - A Butcher - 50's - Any Ethnicity

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Audition Notice: Black and Blue Rhapsody (Update)
by A. Harris Brown 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

*Wake Up and Live’s Actors Studio* *Presents* *Black and Blue Rhapsody* Two Act play by Richard S. Asbury, Schuyler Productions-© Directed by: A. Harris Brown & Richard Asbury *PERFORMANCES:* Saturday, June 1, 2019 (7pm) & Sunday, June 2, 2019 (3pm) Rainey Institute, 1705 E 55th Street, Cleveland, OH 44105 The prevailing question of the story is, “Does anything change except the date when it comes to African Americans and police community relations?” Following each performance, will be a post-show/candid conversation dealing with *Apathy . . . Anxiety . . . Anticipation . . . DEATH *and how this impacts the urban community’s attitudes & experiences with politics and police relations. *AUDITION:* *Wake Up and Live’s Actor’s Studio* 19333 Van Aven Blvd, Suite 203, Shaker Hts., 44122 Saturday, March 16, 2019, 1:00pm – 5:00pm (The residence of Sue Johnson, executive producer) *South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library (Room B)* 1876 S Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121 Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 5:30pm – 8:30pm 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. All casted actors will receive a stipend for your time. Rehearsals will begin on April 22nd through May 31st, typically 3 days each week. *CHARACTERS:* *George Tate* – Male, 40’s Black Barbershop owner *Ace Johnson* – Male, 30’s Black Recently released from 10 years in prison *Mary Ellen – *Female, 20s, Postal letter carrier *Vincent X (Ahmad)* – Male, 20s, minister of local mosque *Officer Conner O’Neil – *White Male 50’s *Officer Sean Ryan – *White Male 40s e (cousin of Connor O’Neil) *Officer Jane Morris* – Black female 20s *Officer John O’Neil – *White Male 30s (Grandson of Connor O’Neil) *Officer Kevin Molinaro – *White Male late 20s e *Boys* – 1 teen male. Appears in each scene *Officer* (no lines) – Connor O’Neil’s partner Watch a version of the staged reading and sign up for auditions at - https://www.aharrisbrown.com/black--blue-rhapsody.html All questions should be directed to a.z.writer2015(a)gmail.com or a.harris.actor(a)gmail.com

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Accompanist Needed - Paid Opportunity
by Soundsation Show Choir 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

Brush "Soundsation" Show Choir in Lyndhurst, Ohio is in need of an accompanist for an upcoming performance on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. This will be a full day commitment so please only reply if you are available for the duration of the day. (Please Note: You will only be playing for a short time frame during the day.) Please email Gabriella Mack at SSCDance2016(a)gmail.com with interest and availability.

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New Workshop Offerings from Michael Chekhov Center Cleveland
by Ray Caspio - Michael Chekhov Center Cleveland 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

*ADVENTURES INTO THE UNKNOWN* March 24, April 7, April 21, and May 5 10:30am-12:00pm Attend as many Adventures as you like (or all of them)! Adventures Into the Unknown is a series of open explorations touching on aspects of the Michael Chekhov technique. Memorize a minute of text that you enjoy in case the Adventure we find ourselves on leads us there. $20.00 each, or all four for $70.00! *INSPIRATION and THE FEELING OF BEAUTY* May 18 & 19, 2019 10:30am-2:30pm each day Inspiration: where does it come from? Beauty: what is it? How can we deepen our access to both and apply it to our performance work? Your investment is $110.00 for eight hours of exploration. Register by April 17th and receive a $15.00 discount! *WHO ARE THESE OFFERINGS FOR?* Each is open to a maximum of eight performing artists (ages 18 and up) both new to or with experience in the Michael Chekhov Technique. *WHERE DO WE MEET?* Art On Madison 14203 Madison Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 Plenty of free parking is available on Madison (meters do not run on weekends) and nearby side streets. *I HAVE QUESTIONS!* Great! Email them to michaelchekhovcenter (at) gmail (dot) com. *HOW DO I REGISTER?* Registration and further information about the sessions can be found at http://www.raycaspio.com/mc3 under the UPCOMING CLASS OFFERINGS section. *I'M AN LGBTQ-IDENTIFYING ARTIST AND WANT TO JOIN YOU, BUT FIND MYSELF NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. CAN YOU HELP?* Absolutely! I've been in that situation, and want to work with you. Please open the discussion by sending an e-mail to michaelchekhovcenter (at) gmail (dot) com detailing your situation and proposed need, and we'll find a solution together. (This offer is open to LGBTQ-identifying artists only! Thanks.) *HOW DOES MC3 APPROACH THE MICHAEL CHEKHOV TECHNIQUE?* The Michael Chekhov Technique is a holistic, psycho-physical approach to performance that synthesizes the actor's body and psychology. You discover how the magic of your movement, in tandem with your imagination and feeling life, has the ability to enliven the spaces within yourself and the spaces around you. Solo and ensemble explorations in movement, concentration, atmosphere, and gesture increase your flexibility, honesty, joy, and ease as a performing artist. You learn to free your body as a conduit for the soul of your character. Your Creative Individuality is supported and nourished, and your artistic work becomes more inspired. *WHO LEADS THE SESSIONS?* Ray Caspio creates beautifully grotesque characters whose comedic allure invites you into their queer realities, where they unpack American culture and scrutinize the multifaceted manners in which we relate to each other. His work recognizes the immediacy and impermanence of performance by embracing theatre as a living event. Who is in the room matters. The work becomes as alive as we are: conscious, truthful, and existing in that moment when we all gather to play. Ray is a performance artist, teaching artist, actor, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Michael Chekhov Center Cleveland. He has created pieces spanning theatre, cabaret, installation, web, and personal storytelling; served as performer-creator in numerous devised pieces; and originated over 30 roles. His live work has been performed at Playhouse Square, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, convergence-continuum, Playwrights Local, Talespinner Children’s Theatre, Theater Ninjas (Associate Artistic Director 2012-2015), and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Caspio appeared on Best of Theatre lists for Cleveland Scene Magazine (2014 & 2017) and WCPN/NPR’s The Sound of Applause (2014, for the conception and performance of the immersive cabaret exploration of gender, sexuality, and marriage equality, TingleTangle). In 2014, he was profiled as Scene’s “Thespian”. Ray’s training consists of the Michael Chekhov technique (Michael Chekhov School, Hudson, NY; MICHA: the International Michael Chekhov organization), Bouffon (Giovanni Fusetti), Eccentric Performance (Avner Eisenberg & Julie Goell), the Alba Method, and Improvisation and Comedy Writing (Second City Chicago). Caspio has taught for Playhouse Square, Disney Musicals-in-Schools, Cleveland Play House Theatre Academy, MetroHealth Arts in Medicine, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Ray received a 2016 Creative Workforce Fellowship. ”If you can find in your soul a little bit of astonishment, you have already taken a step forward. To be a little astonished by imaginary things. Everything about which we are astonished, about which we are filled with wonder, gives us always something new. The artist has always to feel everything as now — as if for the first time. That is the power of the artist. That is the real impulsive power of the artist, to be astonished every time about everything.” — Michael Chekhov October 8, 1936

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