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Press Release: Makeshift Theatre at Coach House
by Matthew J. Wilks 07 Aug '25

07 Aug '25

We want to update you on the developments as we move forward at our new home, Coach House. Renovations are underway — painting, lights, HVAC system, seats, carpeting, tile. Whew, we are working hard to give you an inviting comfortable place to enjoy live theater. The theater is located at 732 W. Exchange Street, in Akron. For free parking, use the entrance from S. Portage Path.Our grand opening show will be “The Night I Died at the Palace Theater” featuring theSilver Lining Players. Opening night (and the first fatality) will be September 19 at 7:00.This comedy takes place on the stage of the Palace Theater with a cast that thrives on mayhem. Mark your calendar now and see our website for the run dates through September 28.On September 28 we will have the last matinee at 2:00 for “The Night I Died at the Palace Theater” followed at 7:00 by a workshop reading of a play-in-progress, “Demise” directed by Rose Gabriele. After the play, the audience will be invited to provide feedback and respond to the show with the director and playwright taking notes. You can help shape the script and join in the creative process.We hope you will be part of launching Makeshift Theater in our new home and become a regular part of our audience as we explore, new and classic plays. As always, we need financial support to make live theater happen. The cost of the renovation is a bit higher than our budget; so if you would like to contribute, this would be the perfect time. Makeshift Theater, Inc. P.O. Box 13226, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.We appreciate your commitment to live theater and to being a part of Akron’s newest community theater,Makeshift Theater

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FINAL Weekend to see PIPPIN - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 07 Aug '25

07 Aug '25

"Blank Canvas Theatre's 'Pippin' is at Once Minimalistic and Fantastical" - Gwendolyn Kochur (Scene Magazine)<https://www.clevescene.com/arts/blank-canvas-pippin-is-at-once-minimalistic…> "Brilliant! ...this production is simply GREAT! High energy throughout with a lot of heart and life lessons. Well worth seeing." - Mark Horning (Cleveland Critic)<https://misterh215.wixsite.com/mysite/single-post/blank-canvas-theatre-s-pi…> Blank Canvas Theatre Presents PIPPIN Book By Roger O. Hirson Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz August 7 - 9 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:00pm Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 1 Hour 45 Min Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/pippin-tickets> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/pippin-cast> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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Auditions for Silver Lining Players
by Gary Davis 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Hi, All, Silver Lining Players is announcing auditions! The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre by Pat Cook Auditions August 10 & 11 6-9pm Performances September 19-28 Rick Cordaro - Director Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances at Makeshift Theater at Coach House - 732 W Exchange St (use driveway on Portage Path) Sign up for auditions NOW! - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0944AAAF23A3FE3-57756297-auditions#/ We are seeking a cast of experienced actors aged 50 and over (the roles of Dana and Jimmy may be played by younger actors). All roles are available to all qualified auditionees. Actors will receive a $100 stipend. Makeshift Theater with Silver Lining Players presents the Grand Reopening of the historic Coach House. The debut will be a full production in September of the murder mystery comedy "The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre" by Pat Cook. Sign up to audition and be a part of this historic event! The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre by Pat Cook is a murder mystery comedy in which members of a community theater show up for rehearsal only to find a REAL dead body has taken the place of their prop dead body! Characters THEODORE BUTLER ...Swiss janitor with a secret DANA PUGH ....mousey assistant director LOIS BIRDWELL ....emotional hypochondriac KALENE COOPER ....egotistic actress GORDON DONNELL ...complaining actor AVA DONNELL ...Gordon's southern belle wife GLENDA HOWARD ....sarcastic dowager LUTHER WALLACE ....not-too-bright actor TIMOTHY PRICE ....pompous actor FRANCES PRESTON ....tomboy of an actress JIMMY TODD ....baby-faced but brilliant policeman SGT. MIKE MALLORY ....by-the-book cop Auditions will consist of readings from the script. You can find an excerpt of the script at https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/browse/the-night-i-died-at-the-palace-th… . Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition and let us know of any date conflicts and role preferences. If you want to audition but all slots are filled, show up early and we'll try to fit you in. Rehearsal dates Sundays through Thursdays at 6pm starting August 17. Performance dates September 19-28. Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. Gary Davis - Director Silver Lining Players gary(a)garydavis.net Please visit us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Silver-lining-players/100092461250573/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/silverliningplayers.akronohio/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Neil Diamond Tribute at Clague Playhouse - 8/30
by Clague Playhouse 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Come see *Solitary Man*, a Neil Diamond tribute by Scott Brotherton at Clague Playhouse! >From the same company that brought you *The Frank and Dean and Then Some Show*, *Solitary Man* brings you a biographical tribute to the life and music of Neil Diamond, a poet, philosopher, and masterful storyteller whose songs have resonated with millions worldwide. Join us at Clague Playhouse on Saturday, August 30 at 7:30 for this wonderful special event! Tickets are $28. Please call the Clague Playhouse box office at (440) 331-0403 to reserve your tickets. Please note: box office hours are currently reduced to Saturdays from 1-6PM. If calling outside those hours, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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A Chorus Line of talent at Beck Center
by Julie Gilliland 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Beck Center for the Arts Goes Pitter-Pat With A Chorus Line Preview tickets just $15 this Thursday at https://beckcenter.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUq0000069q… Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to dance their way into your summer with A Chorus Line.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus> A Chorus Line <https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus> is THE 1975 musical, with music by Marvin Hamlisch<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Hamlisch>, lyrics by Edward Kleban<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Kleban>, book by James Kirkwood, Jr.<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Kirkwood_Jr.>, and Nicholas Dante<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Dante>. Beck Center for the Arts' A Chorus Line is directed and choreographed by Christopher Chase Carter, assistant choreographed by Liz Conway, with musical direction by David Robison<https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/david-robison-510013>. Director and choreographer Christopher Chase Carter says, "Working on A Chorus Line for the fourth time-and during its 50th anniversary year-feels like coming home. This show has always reminded me why we do what we do as artists: for the love, the struggle, the truth, and the joy of telling stories. I'm incredibly grateful to return to Beck Center and share this production with such a passionate, powerhouse cast. I truly believe they're going to blow audiences away." This musical is the seventh longest-running Broadway show<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_longest-running_Broadway_shows>, ever. A Chorus Line's success has spawned many successful productions worldwide. It began a lengthy run in the West End<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End_theatre> in 1976. It was revived on Broadway in 2006, and in the West End in 2013, and in 2007 won a Tony Award Best Revival of a Musical<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Musical>. Picture a bare stage, and all your dreams of Broadway lay before you. This time, you "gotta get it," in honor of the 50th anniversary of a Broadway favorite. "I'm always excited to see A Chorus Line." The New York Times With a robust cast of 26, A Chorus Line is running in the Senney Theater from July 11 to August 10, 2025, THURSDAYS July 24 at 7:30 pm, July 31 at 7:30 pm, and August 7, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $44 for adults, $40 for seniors, and $23 for students with ID. A $3 per ticket fee will be added at time of purchase. Produced with special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performance is at 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general admission seating for just $15. Smart Seats are available for each performance at just $15 per person. For more information, please visit beckcenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus> All performances are in the Senney Theater inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free on-site parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent. Beck Center for the Arts also offers arts education for all ages, all skill levels, and all abilities with classes and lessons in music, dance, visual arts, and theater, as well as creative arts therapies. Financial assistance is offered to qualified applicants so that these programs can be enjoyed by all. Programming at Beck Center for the Arts is made possible through the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the generous funding provided by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

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Jumpstart Your Comedy Writing!
by Imposters Theater 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

*This Weekend At Imposters Theater* *BEGINNER WORKSHOP* Jumpstart Your Comedy Writing Workshop <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/jumpstart-your-comedy-writing-wor…> with Michael Busch (UCB, Funny or Die) Sunday, August 10th at 2 PM $60 *SPECIAL GUEST SHOW* Ronnie + Ryan ft. The Imposters Society <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/ronnie-ryan-ft-the-imposters-soci…> Friday, August 9th at 7:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of *MORE SHOWS* Oops! All Music! <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/oops-all-music-a-special-improv-g…> A Special Musical Improv Game Night Friday, August 8th @ 7:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of The Gauntlet: <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/the-gauntlet-080825> Comedy Battle Royale Tournament of Champions Friday, August 8th @ 9:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of Indie Improv Night <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/indie-improv-spotlight-080925> Saturday, August 9th @ 7:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of *Coming Soon To Imposters Theater* Unwritten: The Improvised Musical <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/unwritten-090525> Friday, September 5th at 7:30 $10 adv./$15 day of Theater Kid Karaoke <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/theater-kid-karaoke-080125>Friday, September 5th at 9:30 PM No Cover <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/try-improv> Try Improv: Workshop for Absolute Beginners <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/try-improv> $30 per person or $50/2 See Dates <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/try-improv> Standup Basics <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/standup-comedy-4-week-workshop-b…> Workshop with Bill Squire (The Alan Cox Show) September + October Sessions Now Open Full Schedule <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule> | All Classes and Workshops <https://www.imposterstheater.com/classes>| Join Our Newsletter <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…>

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TECH MENTORS NEEDED-- SIHS Harlequins
by Amanda Martin 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Seeking technical mentors and designers The Saint Ignatius High School Drama Program, the Harlequins, is seeking to hire professional technical mentors for our upcoming production of *Clue*. Mentors oversee and work with student designers throughout the rehearsal process to guide them in the process of brainstorming, designing, and executing the vision for the show. Anyone with professional experience in lighting design, scenic design, or stage management is encouraged to apply. The role comes with a stipend. Please contact Amanda Martin-Bensken at amartin(a)ignatius.edu for more information. -- Amanda Martin-Bensken, M.A. *Theology Department* *Harlequins Drama Director* *Co-Moderator: Labre Ministry to the Homeless * P: 216-651-0222 ext. 4802 amartin(a)ignatius.edu <afior(a)ignatius.edu> www.ignatius.edu Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th St. Cleveland, OH 44113

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AUDITIONS for Ordinary Days at Clague Playhouse - 8/27 & 8/30
by Clague Playhouse 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Come audition for *Ordinary Days *at Clague Playhouse! Book, Music, and Lyrics by Adam Gwon. Directed by Anne McEvoy, Music Direction by Nick Klein *Audition dates/time: *Wednesday, August 27th from 7-9PM and Saturday, August 30th from 12-2PM. Callback dates TBD. *Show dates: *May 22nd through June 19th, 2026 Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2:00PM. *PLEASE NOTE: *Auditions are being held early for this production. *Ordinary Days* is a sung-through musical with little to no actual dialogue. So lining up four strong singer/actors EARLY is important. Rehearsals, however, will not start till April, 2026. Please bring resume and headshot, if available. If not, Clague will shoot one at auditions. No appointment is necessary. You can fill out audition form when you arrive or beforehand from website. Please print and bring with you. Please also come prepared to sing a 32 bar (roughly 1 min.) cut from a contemporary song…preferable stylistically appropriate to (but not from) the show. Nick will be available to accompany. If you don’t have music, taped music will be considered. Prefer no a capella auditions. *THE STORY:* *Ordinary Days* tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs. Through a score of vibrant songs, this musical speaks to anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate Life’s the simple things in complex situations. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home. *CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: *Open to all ranges of diverse casting, aside from “relative” age ranges. Warren, 20s. Vocal range: G2-Ab4. Professional house/cat sitter to a controversial artist currently in lock up. Deb, 20s. Vocal range: E3-E5. English Lit grad student who has her life mapped out, just not sure how to make it happen. Claire, 30s-40s. Vocal range: F#3-E5. Claire is embarking on a new stage of her life with boyfriend Jason. The decision to share an apartment is the catalyst for Claire to face her past. Jason, 30s-40s. Vocal range: E2-A4 Jason’s the boyfriend of Claire. A romantic at heart, he struggles to understand Claire’s current crisis. Any questions, please feel free to email the director at amcevoy13(a)gmail.com . - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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Seeking SCENIC CARPENTERS for 25-26 Season at Baldwin Wallace
by Lindsay Webster 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts is seeking 2-3 Scenic Carpenters to work in our scenic studio for Fall 2025, with the possibility of continuing on into Spring of 2026. The Scenic Carpenter is responsible for the construction and fabrication of scenery under the direction of the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director. The Scenic Carpenter will read plans and execute scenery based on technical drawings. This position will interact with BW undergraduate students, with opportunity to lead them on projects or serving as a mentor. *SCENIC CARPENTERS* Group 1 Start/End Date: August 20th or 25th, 3-4 weeks, 20+ hours per week. Group 2 Start/End Date: October 6th, 3-4 weeks, 20+ hours per week. Compensation: $20/hour Reports to: Technical Director *Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* - Construct scenic elements as directed by the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director. - Read and execute technical design drawings. - Safe operation and use of standard power tools: table saw, circular saw, impact drivers and drills, panel saw, jigsaw, routers, sanders, pneumatics, and hand tools. - Assist in rigging scenery - Assist in assembling scenery in position on stage - Maintain a clean and safe workplace - Follow Health and Safety protocols *Qualifications:* - 5+ years of professional carpentry experience - Experience building scenery and furniture - Experience rigging - Able to read construction drawings - Able to work with students safely, effectively, and positively - Able to routinely lift and move 50 lbs - Able to climb ladders and scaffolding to work at heights when necessary - Self-motivated, effective problem-solving abilities, and time management skills *Ideal Qualifications:* - Experience with welding - Eager to educate and mentor undergraduate students - Knowledge of Vectorworks *Employment Dates and Times:* The build for our first production*, Is He Dead?*, will begin on August 20th or 25th, 2025, depending on availability. The scenic carpenter will work at least 20 hours per week. The build for our second production, *9 to 5 The Musical,* will begin on or around October 6th, depending on availability. The scenic carpenter will work at least 20 hours per week. The scene shop is open from 1-5pm each week day. Occasionally the shop may be open in the mornings, depending on production needs and space availability. This position has the potential to continue on into the Spring semester and renew for subsequent production seasons. *TO APPLY:* Please send resume and brief introduction of yourself with the subject line "Scenic Carpenter: (First Name, Last Name)" to lwebster(a)bw.edu

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AUDITIONS for murder mystery-comedy in Doylestown
by Matt Smith 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

***AUDITIONS AUGUST 17th & 18th*** Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown, OH is excited to announce AUDITIONS for the fun, new original play, MURDEROUS MACAROONS by Dakota (Koti) Dunn, on Sunday, August 17th from 6pm - 8pm & Monday, August 18th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Performance dates will be Friday, October 17th at 7pm, Saturday, October 18th at 7pm, & Sunday, October 19th at 2pm. Please review the available slots at the Sign-Up Genius link below. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B4BABAC2FA2F9C25-57625416-murd… “Murderous Macaroons” is the first full-length play that is officially a part of Blue Macaroon Theater's Incubator Series initiative. The play follows the story of the Williams family from the ultra small town of Willow Grove. We see them battle differences, fight for love and learn acceptance as they try to figure out which of them is the most guilty in the least disappointing crime the town has seen. Rebecca, owner of a small bakery struggles to prove herself to her father, who believes she should work in the family business. She tries for a content life on a quiet street with her cop boyfriend. But maybe she’ll end up right where she ran from, and everybody’s not so much how they seem. Come find out who will win the battle of ego, and who done it! Auditions will be for the rolls of: Rebecca Williams, Owner of a bakery, 25, F Charles Williams, Father to Rebecca, 50, M Dylan Riggs, Rebecca’s boyfriend, police officer, 27, M Arthur Williams, Brother to Rebecca, 30, M John Walters, Victim, 60, M Emily Defranco, Friend to Rebecca, 25, F Liam Horn, Victim, 40, M Barbra Williamson, Victim, 45, F Sandra Williamson, Daughter to Barbra, 18, F Scientist, Forensic scientist, N/A, F NOTE: The ages listed above are the ages of the character in the play. Actors do not necessariy need to be the same age listed. Directed by DAKOTA (KOTI) DUNN Please prepare a one minute or less modern dramatic monologue, please provide (if you have them) your headshot and resume, and please be prepared to cold read selections from the script. Once again, performances will be held live on stage at Blue Macaroon Theater on October 17, 18, & 19, 2025

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