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Casting an original play - "We Call it Family"
by Theresa Benyo-Marzullo 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

I will be directing a staged reading of "We Call it Family" by local playwright Laura Barbieri at Stow Players Inc. on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm. We plan to have a talk-back session with the audience after the show. The playwright would like to get feedback about the play.It's a play about the foster and adoption process. It's a real-life look into the process and its ups and downs and is very touching. The play is based on a series of interviews conducted by the playwright in the Fall of 2022. Names and certain identifying facts have been changed to protect the identities of the interviewees and described individuals.I'm looking to cast this 6 person play (5F & 1M). No audition is planned. Minimal rehearsals starting in October (probably once per week depending on actor availability). I am accepting headshots & resumes. Please send those and the name(s) of the character(s) you are interested in and why to aeronauticsnut(a)yahoo.com and please put "We Call it Family" in the subject field. I'm especially looking for actors who have experience with foster care and/or adoption but not required. Thanks!Here is the character list:JESS: 40's female. A former foster parent and current adoptive parent. She and her husband Nick have ten children – four biological (Emma, Anna, Adam, and Faith), and six adoptive (Abby,Kayla, Landon, Lucas, Alec, and Jenny). She has a Master’s Degree inTrauma and Resilience.SARAH: 30s to 40s female: A former foster parent and current adoptive parent, who works for a private foster care agency. She and her husband Alan have five children – four biological (including Gabriel and Joel), and one adoptive (Elena).NICOLE: 50s female: A former foster parent and current adoptive parent. She and her husband Tim have five children – two biological (including Leah), and three adoptive (Tyson, Isaac, and Amber).TIM: 50s male: A former foster parent and current adoptive parent. He and his wife Nicole have five children – two biological (including Leah), and three adoptive (Tyson, Isaac, and Amber).LEAH: 18, female: Biological daughter of Tim and Nicole.MELISSA: 20s female: A foster parent and caseworker for a fostering agency. She and her husband Andrew currently have three foster children (Bethany, Olivia, and Colton).Thaank you,Theresa Benyo-Marzullo

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AUDITIONS: Poe is Dead a new musical
by Deb Lemire 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Auditions for POE IS DEAD, A new musical in development. We are looking for an ensemble of 4 male presenting and 4 female presenting actors/singers. We are in the third draft of the script and score. We are casting for a workshop presentation/performance to be held at Western Reserve Playhouse in Richfield Ohio on October 17 and 18. Must be available for rehearsals starting September 15. In person auditions are 8/25, 8/26, 6:30-9 at Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286. Sign up for an audition slot HERE. When in person, please refrain from heavy perfumes or colognes. It is a close space, and we want everyone to be able to do their best. A video audition may be submitted no later than 8/20. Email file to qbpdeb(a)gmail.com Prepare 16 bars of any song you feel shows your best actor/singer/storyteller self. Accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to sing from the score. Please provide a resume and headshot if you have them. (You can also email them prior to the audition). Callbacks, if needed, will be held 8/27. (If you submitted a video you may be asked to come in person on the 27th.) This is a work in progress, and we hope to take another giant step toward a finished product. If you are up for an exciting and creative journey, please audition! Email questions to qbpdeb(a)gmail.com

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Catch Macbeth by the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival for one weekend more!
by Cody Swanson 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hello Northeast Ohio! The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is producing Macbeth for one weekend more! Friday night, August 1st at 7pm, we are coming to Lakewood Park in Lakewood, Ohio, at The Band Stand! -14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 Saturday night, August 2nd, also at 7pm, we are making our way over to Sims Park in Euclid, Ohio! -23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123 Our closing performance, Sunday August 3rd, at 7pm in the evening, will be in Cleveland neighborhood of Tremont at Lincoln Park! -1200 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 The weather is looking picture perfect to catch some professional, local, outdoor theater. So bring friends, bring family, bring your pets, and bring a meal to enjoy one of The Bard’s bloodiest, under the stars! And as always, admission is free! We hope to see you there! Cody A. Swanson (216) 470-2000

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Playhouse Square is HIRING!
by Antoinette Kula 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Playhouse Square is Hiring! Accepting applications for our Revenue & Marketing Team! Playhouse Square has an immediate need for enthusiastic, dependable individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our part-time Ticket Sales & Service team! We are currently hiring the following positions for employment starting on September 9: Season Ticket Services Representative (Daytime Hours)<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/season-ticket-services-represen…> Ticketing Concierge, Box Office/Ticket Sales and Service<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticketing-concierge-box-office> Ticketing Concierge<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticketing-concierge-1> Learn more and submit your resume at: playhousesquare.org/employment Resumes that are submitted by Tuesday, August 12, will be reviewed and considered for in-person interviews conducted on Tuesday, August 19. Antoinette Kula Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Service Playhouse Square 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44115 antoinette.kula(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:antoinette.kula@playhousesquare.org> Direct: 216-640-8798

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Join us for a Double Acting Workshop Day in Columbus
by Houde School Of Acting 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

🎭Join us for a Double Acting Workshop Day in Columbus! 🎬 Level up your craft with Jessica Houde-Morris, Second-Generation Meisner Technique teacher and Houde School of Acting founder, in Columbus! 🗓️ Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 📍 The Loft at the Fort, 2050 S. High St, Suite A220 Workshops: ✨ Meisner Technique | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM Students learn stages 1–6, plus improv warm-ups and your own “under-5” script to perform. ✨ On-Camera Commercial | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Put your skills to the test on camera with personalized feedback. 💵 $60 per workshop or $95 foru both All experience levels are welcome! Get on camera, receive feedback, and grow your authentic acting skills. 🎟️ Limited spots — reserve yours now! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/pop-up-workshop Get ready to train, tape, and transform. 🎭🔥 _ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free lessons and acting tips! https://youtube.com/channel/loUCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw <https://youtube.com/channel/UCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw> Sincerely, Studio Assistant Houde School of Acting www.houdeschoolofacting.com 2310 E Superior Ave. Cleveland Oh 44114 <https://maps.google.com/?q=2310+E+Superior+Ave.+Cleveland+Oh+44114> <https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool> <https://www.instagram.com/houdeschoolofacting/>

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Orange Community Art Fest at the Orange Art Center
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Free and open to the public | Pre-registration required Join us for the very first Orange Community Art Fest, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Orange Art Center, a division of Orange Community Education & Recreation. This one-day festival celebrates creativity, connection, and community through interactive art experiences for all ages. What to Expect: • Art Make + Take Stations and Live Demonstrations • OAC Open House and a solo exhibition by our Emerging Artist in Residence, Lauren Sylvia. • Vendor Tents featuring local artists and makers • Food Truck and Picnic Area • Community-Wide Mural Painting in partnership with the Moreland Hills DEIB Commission • And much more Whether you're an artist, an art lover, or just looking for a fun day out, the Orange Community Art Fest has something for everyone. Located next to Orange High School. Free parking available. Visit orangeartcenter.org/art-fest <http://orangeartcenter.org/art-fest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYUJZMF…> to register and learn more. -- *Jackie DiFrangia* OCER, Marketing Coordinator Orange Community Education and Recreation 32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 (216) 831-8601 ex. 5674 www.orangerec.com -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Radio on the Lake Theatre at New Day in Hough this Saturday
by Margaret Reardon 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

The annual New Day in Hough Ward 7 Festival is this Saturday, August 2nd, noon to 6 pm at the Thurgood March Rec Center, 8611 Hough Ave. We will be there! This is our introduction to the community as we prepare for our Audio Gallery Series at Negative Space Gallery <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/audio-gallery-series> right in the heart of the neighborhood. Stop by our table and say hello*. *We'll have sound effect demos that you can participate in, a listening and recording station, and probably a few surprises. It's going to be a beautiful day and we look forward to sharing all the exciting things happening at Radio on the Lake Theatre. <www.radioonhelaketheatre.org> Margaret Reardon | she/her Development Coordinator Radio on the Lake Theatre (216) 802 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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Critics and Audiences are talking about PIPPIN - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '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 July 31 - August 9 Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 7:00pm 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 at Clague Playhouse for "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley"
by Clague Playhouse 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Upcoming Auditions for CLague Playhouse's 98th Season! *The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley *by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon , Directed by Curt Arnold A companion to last season’s *Miss Bennett *– come see what was happening downstairs at the same holiday celebration! *Audition dates/time: *Tuesday, August 12th and Wednesday, August 13th, 7-9pm *Show dates: *November 14th through December 14th, 2025 Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2:00PM. Please bring resume and headshot, if available. If you don’t have a headshot, Clague will shoot one at auditions. No appointment is necessary. You can fill out audition form onsite or from website. Please print and bring with you. The story: In this delightful companion play to *Miss Bennet*, Gunderson and Melcon once again bring Austen’s beloved characters to the stage for a yuletide sequel to Pride and Prejudice. While Miss Bennet depicted the newly wed Darcys’ Christmas gathering on the ground floor of Pemberley, *The Wickhams *takes audiences to the downstairs servants’ quarters for that same celebration. Mrs. Reynolds, a no-nonsense housekeeper; Cassie, an eager new maid; and Brian, a lovesick footman, are bustling with preparations for holiday guests. But their work is interrupted by the midnight arrival of the definitely not-invited Mr. Wickham—Lydia’s rogue of a husband and Mr. Darcy’s sworn enemy. *The Wickhams *is a charming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness. Characters: MRS. REYNOLDS: (50s to 70s) The housekeeper at Pemberley. She knows all and sees all and has been on staff since Darcy was a child. A mother figure to the household. CASSIE: (20s) The new housemaid. A village girl, an orphan who came from less than nothing. She takes her job very seriously but is sometimes maybe too eager and a bit headstrong. LYDIA WICKHAM: (20s) Elizabeth’s sister, married to George. Flirtatious, youthful, and self-centered, but with a bright, warm, and charming personality, if sometimes a bit much. She eloped with Wickham at 15 and is now somewhat trapped in the marriage. BRIAN: (20s) A footman. In love with technology and inventions. Sincere and earnest, perhaps a bit arrogant. GEORGE WICKHAM: (30s) Married to Lydia. Grew up at Pemberley, son of the former steward. Once a soldier, he has been in and out of trouble (of his own making) his whole life. FITZWILLIAM DARCY (already cast from last year) ELIZABETH DARCY (already cast from last year) - - - - - - - - - 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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Theater Kid Karaoke Returns!
by Imposters Theater 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

THEATER KID KARAOKE (And more this weekend at Imposters!) This Friday, Join us in the room where it happens (“it” being musical theater karaoke). Belt your heart out to all the showstopping Broadway and Disney numbers some YouTube karaoke channel has to offer. The list goes out at 7 PM and will be capped at 20 performers. There will be chances for everyone to get on stage during group numbers. No RSVP or ticket purchase necessary. *Date/Time:* Friday 08/01/2025 List 7pm/Karaoke 7:30pm *Location:* Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102 MORE THIS WEEKEND: Imposters BIG Comedy Night <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/imposters-big-comedy-night-080225> Saturday, August 2nd @ 7:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of The "Sky High 20th Anniversary Show" Show + Good Point! <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/good-point-panel-show-show-080225> Saturday, August 2nd at 9:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of FRRIIIIDDDDAAAAAYYYY with Bill Squire <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/frrridddaaayyy-with-bill-squire-0…> Friday, August 1st @ 9:30 PM $10 adv./$15 day of A Very Classy Improv Show + Jam <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/a-very-classy-improv-show-jam-080…> Sunday, August 3rd @ 7:30 PM $7 adv./$10 day of Ajar Mic <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/ajar-mic> - Amateur Night at Imposters Every Thursday at 9:30 PM Email ajarmicimposters(a)gmail.com to perform No Cover 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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