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Review of "Witness for the Prosecution" at Great Lakes Theater
by Bob Abelman 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

Great Lakes Theater’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ a guilty pleasure Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal A large part of the pleasure derived from Agatha Christie plays and the novels on which they are based is attempting to figure out for ourselves who the murderer might be based on the same clues and manipulative slight-of-hand offered to her marvelously conceived master detectives. In her “Witness for the Prosecution,” which premiered in London in 1953 and is currently being staged by Great Lakes Theater, we bear witness to the murder trial of the naïve Leonard Vole (Taha Mandviwala), who is suspected of killing Emily French, an older woman who had left him everything in her recently revised will. The key witness for the prosecution is none other than his no-nonsense, foreign-born wife, Romaine (Jodi Dominick). Because this play is based on a short story and not a novel, we are afforded fewer twists and turns and less bait and switch than other works by Christie. Instead, we hear one side of the case and then the other, and barristers rather than master detectives work things out. In short, sitting through “Witness for the Prosecution” can feel a lot like jury duty. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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by David Spondike 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

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Casting Call for Colors Of HIM
by Luka Blackhill 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

Casting Call for Colors Of HIM Pilot. Shot takes place on Cleveland's Westside Cast of COLORS of HIM must be comfortable with: Mature and vulgar language. Themes of Drug Abuse, Homosexuality, Gun Violence and Strong Sexual content ** Trigger Warning** Landon “Tooth” Roberts Black Male Late 20s 5’11 and Taller A Headstrong male. He is sharp and Street smart, but continues to let his heart make decisions for him. Landon’s father the CEO of a major Company gives Landon a gift of controlling the drug arena of cleveland's west side. Landon now in a lead position had a unconventional connection to EZRA, Will he keep it together or will his heart take over yet again? After a intense and scary party Landon saves Ezra from a stampede of fleeing people. Ever since then landon continues to finds ways to stay close and rotate around the world of Ezra until the moment when he eventually melts into the only one who truly loves him. This is love story of little words. Jamell “Iggy Saint” Sigh POC Male Late/Early 20s -- The new kid on the block. Jamell is the Up and coming dealer on cleveland's west side. Him and his gang are a threat to the established gang led by Landon (Tooth). Is he in over his head? Sometimes oblivious to surroundings he finds himself in a heated battle of whos drugs are better. Iggy is romantically Involved with Indy. Indy, who is known as a Vixen seems alitle shady. What could she be up to? Would Jamell the drug Jock of Cleveland win this battle or are the cards stacked against him? Amonn Brothers POC Male Late/ Early 20s -- Known as the Heartbreaker, Amonn is at a crossroads. The long lasting friendship with ezra maybe over. After Locking lips with Ezra one dark night, Amonn Uses the Friendship as a gateway to explore his sexuality by projecting his sexual aggression onto the only true friend he has had in a while. His masculinity is in question, but only by him. Will Amonn come out of the suppression and make a new life for himself? What happens when he finds out about Ezra and this Mystery guy Tooth? If interested contact Colorsofhimtheseries(a)gmail.com with your Name resume and Headshot or recent picture and who you would like to Read for. We will send you a small Side! And hope to see your video Audition soon! Auditions End March 5th! This is Filmed and Based in Cleveland/ Cleveland Westside *Colors of HIM is an unpaid gig until further notice**

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Berko review: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by Roy Berko 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: With fine acting, clear directing, impressive technical aspects, and encompassing writing, “Witness for the Prosecution” makes for a wonderful theatrical experience. Go. See. Enjoy!* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Become a big part of Cleveland's independent film community for just $20/year
by Brian Bowers 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

It's not all Hollywood films in Cleveland. We've got a thriving community with film projects happening all around us--*American Poltergeist: Curse of Lilith Ratchet*, *Fighting the Sky*, *Powerbomb*, *The Last Goodbye, Low Lives, How to be a Henchman*, the 48 Hour Film Project, and countless other short films, features, documentaries, and web series that are in various stages of production on any given day. If you want to be right in heart of Cleveland's independent film community, join the Cleveland Film Collective <http://clevelandfilmcollective.com>. For just a $20 annual membership fee, you can be connected to all of the independent film screenings, casting calls, festivals, workshops, and film events happening in the Cleveland area. Member benefits include a profile on the site where you can put your headshot, resume, and reel, a weekly email listing of all upcoming Cleveland indie film events, and more. There's an entire world of independent film events that you never knew about, happening at http://clevelandfilmcollective.com. Brian Bowers Cleveland Film Collective

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Short film looking for male lead
by Anthony Tucker 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

Untitled Short Film Casting call: Story: Crystal deserves a nice evening alone. When something out of the ordinary happens, she is faced with challenges. **Brief sexual content** Crystal walks around in bra for a few seconds. Male Lead: Tom, age 21-26, average build, light facial hair (not too picky on facial hair) Possible First Shoot Date: There might be a second shoot date. Will discuss further with chosen actors. February 27, 2019 Time: 10:00am Location: Exact location will be discussed with chosen actors. Elyria, Ohio 44035 Experience is not necessary, but if you have a sample clip to show then go ahead and attach it. Along with Name, Age, your location, and two (2) pictures of your self (headshot/full body). Contact Info: Anthony Tucker Jr. tucksvision(a)gmail.com

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2019 Open Submissions - Playwrights Local
by Greg Smith (Playwrights Local) 16 Feb '19

16 Feb '19

================================================== 2019 OPEN SUBMISSIONS OF NEW PLAYS ================================================== PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL 2019 OPEN SUBMISSION PERIOD NOW OPEN! NEW TEN-MINUTE, ONE-ACT, FULL-LENGTH, AND RADIO PLAYS BY WRITERS FROM NORTHEAST OHIO ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 1 - APRIL 30, 2019. NO FEE FOR SUBMITTING! Playwrights Local [1] seeks original, unproduced plays for our 2019-2020 season and events, including: * Staged readings of plays of all lengths in our annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival; * Development of full-lengths in our Play Lab program; * Readings of one-acts and full-lengths in our Roundtable workshop; * Production of audio plays in our PodPlay series; * Consideration of full-lengths for production in our 2020-2021 season. Playwrights may submit up to three pieces (1 per form): * One ten-minute play (10 pages or less) * One one-act (30-60 pages) or full-length play (60-120 pages) * One radio/podcast play (25-60 pages) All unproduced, original plays for adult audiences are accepted, including one-person plays. (Not accepted: children’s plays, musicals, adaptations of copyrighted material, and translations.) Find more information at http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/ [2]. NO SUBMISSION FEE Open to all playwrights age 18 or older who are permanent residents of any county in Northeast Ohio [3]. Submissions open at 12:01am on January 1, 2019, and close at midnight on April 30, 2019. Early submissions are encouraged. Selections will be announced by August 31, 2019. For guidelines and additional information, see http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/ [4]. ABOUT US Playwrights Local is a 501(c)(3) theater company based in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home base for all novice and experienced dramatic writers in Northeast Ohio—that is, to serve as a creative outlet for anyone interested in writing for the stage and screen. We offer free classes, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Playwrights Local strives to increase the impact of original theater on the community and to raise the profile of area playwrights both within Greater Cleveland and beyond. Links: ------ [1] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ [2] http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/ [3] https://wikitravel.org/upload/en/6/69/NE_Ohio_Counties.png [4] http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/

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Review of "Two by Tennessee" at Karamu
by Bob Abelman 16 Feb '19

16 Feb '19

Karamu’s ‘Two by Tennessee’ misses its mark Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal When we hear the name Tennessee Williams, our thoughts gravitate toward his award-winning classics “The Glass Menagerie,” “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” But the playwright’s talents were first recognized in his one-act plays. Though Williams rarely wrote in verse, all of his one-acts are remarkably poetic in style and structure. He had a gift for being able to compress the raw intensity of life and the depth of the outcasts living it – particularly the lonely and the lost – into one small, sobering scene infused with rich, lyrical dialogue. This is particularly evident in the short-form plays that share the bill “Two by Tennessee” at Karamu House, where the outcasts in question are young girls who have lost their innocence at the hands of their trusted protectors. Both plays were written in 1946 and take place in Mississippi during the Great Depression. Both depict sin as omnipresent, sex as joyless, and happy endings as the stuff of other playwrights’ one-acts. And the staging of both miss their marks in the hands of director Latecia Delores Wilson, whose artistic choices turn the plays’ poetry into something pedestrian. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Berko preview: The Shaw Festival of Canada
by Roy Berko 16 Feb '19

16 Feb '19

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *To read a preview of this season's Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. * <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Independent Voice Teachers Conference Early Bird Ends 3/1/19
by SUSAN WALLIN 16 Feb '19

16 Feb '19

Join us for the Independent Voice Teacher Conference on June 8, 2019 in Akron, Ohio. Early Bird Registration ends 3/1/19. Register now to save $$$ This is an amazing opportunity for the independent voice teacher, college professors, graduate students or those interested in gaining valuable knowledge, advice, and practical solutions for the independent studio. Network, collaborate and have great discussions with veteran voice teachers with highly successful private studios! Topics will include studio policies, tax information, CCM/Music Theatre techniques, websites, technology for the studio, college auditions, NATS and more. You are sure to learn great tips to pass on to your students or to take your private studio to the next level. We have an amazing presenters: Dr. Uniatowski ~ CCM and Musical Theatre technique and masterclass Stephanie Henkle ~ Prescreening, Competition, NATS, Community Outreach Tiffany Owens/Kimberly States ~ Apps and Technology for the studio Dr. Acord ~ College Auditions, Preparation and Expectations Denise Milner Howell ~ Websites, Scheduling Apps Susan Wallin ~ Studio Policies, Cancellations, Forms and Contracts Doug Broemsen ~ Tax Deductions and Accounting For registration forms, online registration and more information visit: https://www.westsidevocalacademy.com/independent-voice-teachers-conferen contact us: theindievoicestudio(a)gmail.com Susan Wallin divasue1(a)aol.com swallin(a)bw.edu

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