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Auditions for HAMLETMACHINE at Lake Erie College Jan 29, 30, 31
by doctor celery 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Auditions for HAMLETMACHINE by Heiner Mueller This is an exciting and unique play—it takes the characters and themes of Hamlet and combines them with observations about contemporary politics. This challenging play combines humour with serious themes, and all the performing arts with the visual arts. Please Note: Donald Trump does make an appearance in this performance. Needed—an ensemble of creative people to help make this as exciting as possible. We need actors, dancers, singers, musicians, back stage crew, and any other creative people who might want to be involved (writers, comedians, painters, jugglers, poets, fashionistas, EVERYONE!!). Audition dates: January 29, 30, 32 at 5pm Actors: come prepared to do improve—dress for movement!!! If you can’t make these times, contact Dr. Jaffe to make an appointment (jjaffe(a)lec.edu) Anyone else, just show up and introduce yourself!! Dancers: you can come any time BUT we are having open trials for dancers January 31 at 5pm. If you can’t make this time, just let us know—we can see you at any audition, or even schedule a meeting for you. Note: We are in definite need of a stage manager!!! No experience necessary—we will train as needed. Show dates: April 4-7. Questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Jaffe (jjaffe(a)lec.edu) -- Jerry C. Jaffe Associate Professor of Theatre Lake Erie College 440-375-7451 jjaffe(a)lec.edu<mailto:jjaffe@lec.edu> "She went down to the pet shop and came back with two alligators. We asked her why she'd got two alligators, and she said they were on sale. Buy one at the regular price and you got another one for a penny. An alligator one cent sale. In its own way it made sense." Richard Brautigan, A CONFEDERATE GENERAL FROM BIG SUR

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See how Hudson Players got a truck on stage for "Hands on a Hardbody"!
by Durbin, Mark H. 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

See how Hudson Players got the truck being used in the northeast Ohio premiere of "Hands on a Hardbody" on to the stage at the Barlow Community Center in Hudson. It cleared the stage door by less than an inch on either side! This truck is the actual "hardbody" that was on stage in the original version of "Hands on a Hardbody" in NYC. Great video story at https://www.mytownneo.com/videos And a feature article here... https://www.mytownneo.com/news/20190116/from-broadway-to-hudson-truck-stars… Nicknamed "Ruby" by the cast, there is more info on the Hudson Players Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HudsonPlayers/ Featuring a tuneful country-rock score and soulful lyrics by Phish's Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, and a story by Doug Wright, this awesome new musical was nominated for three Tony awards in 2013, including best musical score. Show dates are : Feb 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23 at the Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt Street in Hudson Tickets are available at www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com/?fbclid=IwAR223eSTcoHx2DdQR6P8zjALYIledH6-_NER…> or call the box office at 330-655-8522. The show is based on a real-life event chronicled in a 1997 documentary film of the same name. As the action unfolds we meet 10 down on their luck Texans who enter a contest to see who can keep their hands on a Nissan truck "hardbody" the longest. The last man or woman standing while touching the truck gets to keep it. From Jesus-loving Norma, injured and out-of-work J.D., to boastful former winner Benny and hopeful dreamer Kelli, each character has their own musical story to tell. Hilarious at times, yet poignant and hopeful, Hands on a Hardbody takes audiences for an amazing musical ride, with only one winner driving away with the American dream. The show is directed by Will C. Crosby, with musical direction by Bridget Jankowski and choreography by Mo Martin The cast of Hands on a Hardbody includes: Josh Larkin - Benny Perkins Mark H. Durbin - J. D. Drew Jessica DeFrange - Norma Valverde Brooke Lytton - Heather Stovall Korinne Carroll Courtwright - Kelli Mangrum Kyle Burnett - Greg Wilhote Shelly Palumbo - Janis Curtis Santino Palma - Jesus Pena Noah Meaux - Chris Alvaro Adam Clifford Harris - Ronald McCowan Sean Donovan - Mike Ferris Sharon Lloyd - Virginia Drew Jennifer Ranaudo Kubinski - Cindy Barnes Elliott Ingersoll - Don Curtis/Dr Stokes Jacob Schafer - Frank Nugent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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AUDITIONS – SEUSSICAL – Beck Center Youth Theater
by Sarah Clare 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theaters in the country, will be holding auditions on February 9 & 10, 2019 for the final production of our 70th Anniversary Season: Seussical Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss Music & Book by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics & Book by Lynn Ahrens Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, & Eric Idle Directed and Choreographed by Sarah Clare Music Direction by Jordan Cooper The Story: See all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters brought to life in this colorful musical. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant, who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers while guarding an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Audition/Callback dates: (open to Beck Center students ages 6 to 19*) Please arrive early to fill out paperwork Saturday, February 9: 2:00 to 5:00pm & Sunday, February 10: 2:00 to 6:00 pm Callbacks: Monday, February 11 between 5:00 and 9:00pm Please sign up for a one hour time slot (starting 2/23/19) at the Beck Center’s Customer Service Desk. You may sign up for a one-hour audition slot at Beck Center Customer Service or by calling 216-521-2540 x10. *Please note: Youth Theater roles are only eligible to students who will be enrolled in our Winter/Spring 2019 semester. Actors do not need to be enrolled at the time of the auditions, however, participation in the actual production does require Beck Center enrollment in Winter/Spring 2019 semester. Students do not need to be specifically enrolled in a Theater class at Beck Center to qualify. Students enrolled in a Winter/Spring 2019 semester class in Beck Center’s Dance, Music and Visual Arts Departments are equally eligible. Bottom line: if you are accepting a role in the show, you will need to enroll prior to the start of rehearsals. Any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Clare, Associate Director of Theater Education, at sclare(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:sclare@beckcenter.org>. Our Winter/Spring 2019 catalog is available online at http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/19-WINTERSPRING-12-19-… Unlike some other youth theaters, there is NO additional participation fee required beyond enrollment. What to Prepare: * Prepare a musical theater song, either up-tempo or ballad, up to one minute long. *An accompanist is provided. Sheet music is encouraged. * A comedic monologue, up to one minute long. (Memorization is strongly encouraged.) * Bring a Headshot (picture of your student), and resume * Please come with a list of all potential rehearsal conflicts Potential Rehearsals: March 18 – May 3, 2019 * Mon–Fri: between 4:30 – 9:00pm * Saturdays: between 2:00 – 6:00pm * Sundays: between 12:30-6:00pm The show will NOT be rehearsing every day or the full time range listed. The director will pick the days that best accommodate everyone’s schedules – once conflicts and availability are known for the above dates. Tech Week: May 5- 9, 2019 * Sunday between 1:00 – 9:00pm and Weeknights between 4:30 – 9:30pm All cast members are expected to attend ALL rehearsals during Tech Week. Performance dates: May 10-19, 2019 All cast members are required to attend all performances. * Fridays, May 10, 17 at 7:30pm * Saturdays, May 11,18 at 7:30pm * Sundays, May 12, 19 at 3:00pm * Special Student Matinee: Thursday, May 16 at 10:00am (NOTE: This will require missing school that morning.) Please visit and join our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beck-Center-Theater-Education-Youth-Theater/8… 2018-2019 YOUTH & TEEN THEATER SEASON: * CINDER-ELLA (October 25 - 28, 2018) LAW & ORDER: NURSERY RHYME UNIT (December 14- 23, 2018) 13 (April 5 - 14, 2019) SEUSSICAL (May 10 - 19, 2019) *Presented by the Mort and Iris November Philanthropic Fund. * * * * * * Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>.

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ShakespearianClassical Audition Class @ Houde School Of Acting with Tom Cullinan
by Jessica Houde 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Hello,The Houde School will be offering a Classical Audition class starting in February on Saturdays from 10am-12pm with Shakespearian, Tom Cullinan!The class will be held at our Cleveland location, 1777 Coventry Rd. in Cleveland Heights.Classical Audition Class SynopsisThe Classical audition Class at Houde School gives each actor the opportunity to explore Shakespeare’s language and develop a strong classical monologue while working on a scene from one of the Bard’s plays. We will explore how the language of Shakespeare, far from being a barrier to understanding, can actually help guide the actor toward making strong performance choices based on its inherent rhythm. The actor will also work on and develop a Shakespearian sonnet, which can also be used as a second audition choice.Thomas Cullinan Shakespeare BioThomas Cullinan loves Shakespeare and has been studying, performing, and directing the Bard’s plays for more than 30 years. He’s worked for Great Lakes Theater Company’s Actor/Teacher program, performed several seasons for The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, was a company member of the Minnesota Shakespeare Festival for three seasons, and played Hamlet for Bad Epitaph Theatre Company’s inaugural production of that play. Tom is convinced that his passion is highly addictive, and that the beautiful language of Shakespeare can be some of the most rewarding text that an actor might have the opportunity to encounter. For more info or to sign up for a free class please reply to this email. Thanks!Jessica Houde-Morris

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NEW Masterclasses @ Cleveland Play House - Stage Combat & Dance
by Ryan Lucas 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

CPH Theatre Academy Spring Masterclass Offerings Explore specific facets of the theatrical world with these NEW focused masterclass offerings from Cleveland Play House Theatre Academy Explore: MOVEMENT Ages 18+ Stage Combat Survival Skills Stage Combat Masterclass Instructor: Kevin Inouye, CWRU Assistant Professor, Resident Movement and Stage Combat Specialist; Movement Faculty, CPH/CWRU MFA Program Arm yourself with the basic skills necessary to begin the journey of safe engagement in unarmed physical performance. In this masterclass, students will explore the foundations of illusion as it relates to combative physicality in storytelling. Students will learn the technique necessary to execute basic slaps, punches, falls, and rolls for the stage. Saturday, February 23, 2019 10am-12pm $40 For more info, visit: https://goo.gl/bHMMgM Dance, Dance, Intervention Dance Audition Masterclass Instructor: Caitlin Elizabeth Reilly, Actor, Choreographer This masterclass is open to musical theater performers with varying degrees of dance experience and aims to provide insight and practical experience for the musical theater artist's personal path to a successful dance audition. During this session, performers will explore the basics of a dance call, will receive insight from behind the table, and will collect techniques to tap into an effective mindset for success. Students will also receive written feedback from their participation in a simulated, professional dance call. Ages 12-17 Saturday, February 9, 2019 10am -12pm $25 Ages 18+ Saturday, February 16, 2019 10am-12pm $25 For more info, visit: https://goo.gl/bHMMgM _______________________________________________ All classes take place at the CPH rehearsal halls and classrooms located in downtown Cleveland. The courses span ages three through adult and provide all levels theatre training. No prior experience is necessary. Discounts are available for multiple classes, same-household participants, current CPH Theatre Academy students, and CPH subscribers. Ryan Lucas Digital Communications Manager Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.400.7004 rlucas(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:rlucas@clevelandplayhouse.com> <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/>[cid:D4EF10AA-66B8-496D-8928-8AB226E4E3E0]<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/> WHAT'S ON STAGE? | View our season HERE<https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2018/susan-hills-the-woman-in-black> !

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Lakeland presents FREAKY FRIDAY
by Martin Friedman 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

*Lakeland Civic Theatre * *Presents* *Freaky Friday* Book by *Bridget Carpenter* Music by *Tom Kitt* Lyrics by *Brian Yorkey* Directed by *Martin Friedman* Musical Direction by *Matthew Dolan* Settings Designed by *Aaron Benson * Sound Designed by *Eric Simna * Lighting Designed by *Marcus Dana* Costumes Designed by *Kelsey Tomlinson * Choreography by *Katie Zarecki* Production Stage Manager *Whitney Miller* *The Play:* *I saw this play at its initial tryout at the Signature Theatre in Washington DC (actually Shirlington,Va.) two years ago with my family. I was bowled over by the changes to this already wonderful book (by Richard Rodgers’ daughter Mary Rodgers) and films. Instead of an almost slap-stick story about a mother and daughter exchanging minds and and coming to grips with the change of bodies; the new musical instead takes on something more important; the different hopes and dreams of a mother and daugthter and body shaming. I found the story down-right profound and the music wonderful.* *And perhaps most importantly, FREAKY FRIDAY is no longer just a book and movie about a homogeneous family and the school they attend, but rather it is about the real world.* *Based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers features a book by Bridget Carpenter, and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then.* *The Plot: **“When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.”* *The Production:* *Freaky Friday **will open on Friday, February 1 and run through Sunday, February 17, 2019. There will be nine (9) performances; that is THREE (3) weeks of shows. * *Performance times are: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. * For more information please feel free to call 440.525.7526 for production information. Call 440.525.7134 for ticket purchases. Visit lakelandcc.edu/arts to order tickets online. *Directions to Lakeland Community College and free parking.* I 90 east to Rt. #306. Turn right on #306. Burger King on your right, Speedway on your left. Turn left at the first light. Get in the right lane. At first stop sign turn right. At second stop sign turn right. At THIRD stop sign turn right again. Go forward 100 feet and turn left into the Faculty/Staff parking lot. The theatre is just past the Clocktower on your left. Building “D”. Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, Ohio 44094

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Adult Meisner, Teen Meisner, and Commercial Audition Class in Hudson!!!
by Barbara Stitzer 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

The Meisner Method is a deep, sustainable method that transfers through film and theatre into the core of your being, and is immediately accessible to you whenever you need it. About me: I am a former SAG/AFTRA/Equity actor, originally from Los Angeles and started modeling and acting at the age of 10. She studied directly with Sandy Meisner, who turned my life around and gave me the tools to start getting me regular bookings, then taught me how to teach his method. I have also appeared in more than 100 commercials and can teach you how to book them as well! Classes start Saturday, February 2nd, email barb(a)barbstitzer.com for more information!! -- All my best, Barb Stitzer Editor in Chief of Northeast Ohio Weddings Magazine Owner of Barb Stitzer Photography and Actors Conservatory Ohio Stalk Me! Http://www.instagram.com/northeastohioweddingsmagazine http://www.instagram.com/barbstitzerphotography http://www.instagram.com/actorsconservatoryohio www.barbstitzer.com 330.714.6261

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Forum Auditions
by Marc Howard 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

***** Aurora Community Theatre Auditions for ****** *A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum* *Broadway’s Greatest farce!* * Light, Fast-paced, Witty and Irreverent One of the funniest musicals ever written*! Directed by *David Stebbins* Music Direction by *Tim Shaffer* Choreography by *Amie W. Gabel* Produced by *Marc C. Howard* Stage Managed by *Ann Nyenhuis* Costume Design by *Kim Simbeck* ACT Costume Coordinator - *Nancy Welsh* Set Design by *Todd Plone* Lighting Design by *Frankie Castrovillari* Sound Design by *Maggie Hamilton* Board Liaison - *Craig Kollai* *When*: Sun Feb 10 @ 7pm & Mon Feb 11 @ 7pm, Call backs Wed Feb 13 @ 7pm *What:* Looking for actors over 16 years of age. There are no union contracts for this production. ACT does not usually cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. *Where*: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202, 330.562.1818 *What to prepare*: Bring a headshot and resume along with a list of conflicts. Please prepare approximately 32 bars, preferably of an upbeat tempo show tune. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing for movement/dance. Be prepared to read from the script. *Performances*: Apr 26 - May 18 *Character Information:* *Senex* - An old man and father to Hero and husband to Domina. Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 70, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: B2 *Domina* - Senex's wife. A shrewish woman who dominates to the point of answering herself the questions she asks of others. Loves her husband deep down, but is outwardly controlling, demanding, and manipulative. Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 50, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: B3 *Hero* - The young son of Senex and Domina. He falls in love with Philia and agrees to give Pseudolus his freedom if he can help Hero woo her. Practical, privileged, romantic. Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: B2 *Hysterium* - The chief slave in the House of Senex. Believes he is in control but is actually Pseudolus' puppet to carry out his schemes. Anxious, conservative, loyal. He desperately wants everything to be in order. Gender: Male, Age: 40 to 55, Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: D4 *Pseudolus* - A Roman slave, owned by Hero, who seeks to win his freedom by helping his young master win the heart of Philia. Quick-witted, scheming, childlike spirit. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2 *Erronius* - An old man, searching for his lost children. Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 70, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: B2 *Miles Gloriosus* - The archetype of the braggart soldier. A captain in the Roman army to whom Marcus Lycus has promised Philia. Commanding, boastful, manly and strong. Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: B3 *Lycus* - The owner of the house of Courtesans. Always out to make a profit, but also wants to provide good on what his business offers. Gender: Male, Age: 40 to 50, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: A3 *Philia *- A virgin in the House of Lycus whom we also find out is Erronius' daughter. She is promised to Miles and vows to give him bodily what he has paid for but loves Hero and promises he will always have her heart. Young, pretty, devoted. An archetypal ingénue. Gender: Female, Age: 18 to 21, Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: B3 *Ensemble* - Courtesans, Proteans, Soldiers *Questions*, please contact the director at stebbinsdavid(a)sbcglobal.net

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Upcoming Theatre Classes for Youth in Akron
by Wandering Aesthetics 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Wandering Aesthetics and The Akron Center For Art, Music & Performance are thrilled to announce their upcoming WInter 2019 Youth Theatre Classes! Wandering Aesthetics’ ever-growing theatre classes are returning to The Center (118 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303) for the first time since 2016. The classes, for young performers ages 5 - 9 & 9 - 14, will run 12-weeks from Saturday, January 26th to Saturday, April 13th. ABOUT THE CLASSES SKETCH YOU LATER! Ages: 5 - 9 Saturdays @ 9:30 - 10:30 AM (1/26 - 4/13) Entire Session: $150 * Scholarships are available (Please email info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com>)* “Live from The Center…it’s Saturday Morning!!!” Sketch You Later! is a 12-week theatre class designed to introduce students to the concept of sketch comedy. Using a series of improvisational games, the performers will learn the basics of sketch comedy – from structure to characterization – and create their own vignettes. MAKE ‘EM LAUGH Ages: 9 - 14 Saturdays @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/26 - 4/13) Entire Session: $165 * Scholarships are available (Please email info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com>)* “I think physical comedy is an amazing asset because it tells a story that's more universal than just language and dialogue.” – Actor Josh Gad Make ‘Em Laugh is a 12-week theatre class designed to teach students about their comedic roots, introducing them to the art of physical comedy through a series of games and exercises. The students will work to create etudes – or studies – of silly physical actions AND a group scene. To register or for more information, please visit www.watheatre.com/youth <about:blank>, email info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com> or call 330.612.3090.

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ACTING CLASSES IN ON THE WEST SIDE - STARTING GETTING BOOKED!
by H&E Productions 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Hey Northeast Ohio Actors! Here is your chance to study acting with a working actor that will teach you the secret to auditioning well, getting booked and getting paid! Bryant Carroll is a professional film and television actor whose work can be seen frequently on such networks as Showtime, HBO, Netflix, MTV, and NBC. He has appeared on Broadway as an original cast member in the hit musical FOOTLOOSE and the City Center revival of HAIR. *Teen On Camera & Audition Class* In this six week class students, ages 13-17, learn the do's and don't of auditioning as well as the art of scene study. Students will begin the first week with a prepared monologue. From there they will learn how to command the room's attention, and create an environment. Students will learn how to break a scene down to get to the heart of each scene. They will also learn how to create the emotional arc that is needed to bring a fully fleshed out character to life. Final scenes are taped each and emailed to each student so that they can see what progress has been made. This Class is limited to 10 students per 6 week session to allow for the time and attention required. *Saturdays: 10am-1pm* *Adult Scene Study Class* This class is geared towards adults wanting to learn how to break the scene down and make split decisions that will help you book jobs and get paid!. The first week begins with an evaluation of where the student is and where they need to go. In the following weeks students work on prepared scenes that will be analyzed and workshopped This class is limited to 10 students and will last for 3-4 hours. *Wednesday’s: 6pm-9pm* *ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR* Bryant is a hometown guy but splits his time between NYC and Cleveland. He started his career dancing with Cleveland Ballet and Cleveland Opera. He began his theatre career at Willoughbly Fine Arts. He has worked with such Hollywood heavyweights as Steve Buscemi (Resevoir Dogs, Boardwalk Empire), Kathrine Hahn (Happyish, Bad Moms), the late great Michael Clarke Duncan (Green Mile), Deborah Ann Woll (Dare Devil), Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong), Dan Lauria (Wonder Years.) His latest movie was filmed right here in Cleveland, The dark comedy ANHEDONIA, starring Breckin Meyer (Clueless, Road Trip) and Emily Kinney (The Walking Dead) and Giselle Eisenberg (The Wolf of Wall Street, Life in Pieces.) Look for it at festivals in 2019. For more information and to enroll visit www.westsideactorstudio.com

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