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Final Chance to Catch THE WILD PARTY at WRP
by Braelin Andrzejewski 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

*Western Reserve Playhouse Presents:* *The Wild Party* Book, Music, and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on the Poem by Joseph Moncure March *FINAL CHANCE:* *July 25 & 26 *at 8:00PM This powerhouse musical is equal parts explosive *dance*, powerhouse *vocals*, and razor-sharp *storytelling*. Set in the glitter and grit of a 1920s vaudeville troupe, we follow Queenie—a dancer trapped in an abusive relationship—as she hosts a cast party that quickly spirals into chaos. The booze flow, tensions rise, and the relationships around her begin to crack. Behind the curtain is a dark, unflinching story about power, survival, and the cost of staying silent. With a pulse-pounding score by Andrew Lippa (*Addam's Family*, *john & jen*) and more choreography than ever before seen on the WRP stage, *The Wild Party* is a night you won’t forget. *Tickets On Sale Now! <https://thewrp.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200470795&ref=neohiopal>* *⚠️ Content Warning: Contains sexual content/encounters, substance abuse, strong language, violence, and intimate partner violence. Not recommended for audiences under 18.* -- Braelin Andrzejewski Content/Marketing Coordinator Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-203-1007 www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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CASTING NOTICE - SCRIPTED HORROR FILM
by Shawn Rech 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

*THE PIG* Directed by* The Arehart Brothers* *Seeking males and femalesfrom 13-60 years old* CASTING CALL: August 8, 2025 4:00 - 7:00 PM *Transition Studios* 8443 Dow Circle Strongsville, Ohio 44136 Questions: Matthew Arehart 330-591-8329 Andrew Arehart andrew.arehart5(a)gmail.com

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Eye Contact Doesn’t Mean You’re Connected (Meisner Technique Tip for Actors)
by Houde School Of Acting 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Actors — eye contact isn’t connection. 👀 You might be looking at your partner… but are you letting them affect you? In Meisner, it’s not about appearing to listen. It’s about being present — open to being changed in real time. In the video link below, Jessica Houde-Morris — 2nd generation Meisner teacher and founder of Houde School of Acting — breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of the Meisner Technique: ➡️ The difference between looking and listening ➡️ Why great acting isn’t about planning your reactions ➡️ And how real connection means being willing to change in the moment. Slow down. Tune in. Let it move you. 🎯 Challenge yourself: ✨ What is my partner doing? ✨ How do I feel? ✨ What do I want to do? Stay open. Stay curious. The connection will come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX_InjSwDXM 💥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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Artists Needed for Copley Community Art Show
by conspicuouschick 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

The Copley Community Art Show is looking for Artists! Requirements: the Artist must live or work in Copley, OR have graduated from Copley-Fairlawn high school. The Art Show takes place the evening of July 31 @ Copley-Fairlawn High School, followed by a staged theatrical reading of Orwell's Animal Farm. If you're interested in having your work included, contact allison(a)loopincopley.com

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CPT's Student Theatre Enrichment Program's Free Family-Friendly Performances start tomorrow with Don Quixote-inspired show!
by Kim Furganson 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Cleveland Public Theatre's Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) Presents To Shake the Sleeping Self<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/student-theatre-en…> (Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote) July 24, 2024 - August 03, 2025 Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to our outdoor performances! FREE To Shake the Sleeping Self Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, To Shake the Sleeping Self explores the blurred lines between dreams and reality. Caught in the monotony of daily routines, a weary janitor longs for adventure and meaning. When a band of Guides arrive, wielding mops and brooms like wands, they spark a fantastical journey-transforming the mundane into the magical. Daring to envision a life beyond the ordinary, a Dreamer and a trusty Sidekick, embark on quests filled with humor, bravery and imagination. Incorporating music, song and dance, this 60-minute new work by the 2025 STEP Ensemble<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/student-theatre-en…> takes the audience on a journey about the magic that lies just beyond the horizon. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/education/student-theatre-enrichment-program/> to learn more about CPT's Student Theare Enrichment Program (STEP)! ________________________________ Tour Schedule JULY 24 Thursday at 7pm-Herman Park, 6198 Herman Ave. JULY 25 Wednesday at 7pm-Woodhill Station West, 9511 Buckeye Rd. JULY 27 Sunday at 3pm-Romanian Cultural Garden, 870 Martin Luther King Blvd. JULY 28 Monday at 7pm-Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, 3649 E. 65 St. JULY 29 Tuesday at 7pm-Halloran Park, 3550 W 117th St. JULY 31 Thursday at 6pm-Riverside Park Estates Community Center, 17800 Parkmount AUGUST 1 Friday at 6pm-Outhwaite Homes Community Center, 2452 E. 46 & Quincy Ave. AUGUST 2 Saturday, August at 7pm-Lincoln Park at W. 14 and Starkweather Ave. AUGUST 3 Sunday at 7pm-Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave. *Locations and times subject to change, for updates, click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/student-theatre-en…>.

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Radio on the Lake Theatre Says Come Join us for the Audio Gallery Series!
by Margaret Reardon 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Thanks to the generous support of the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation <https://fowlerfamilyfdn.org/>, we are pleased to announce our newest live radio play series! The Audio Gallery Series will take place at the Negative Space Art Gallery <https://thinknegativespace.weebly.com/> located at 3820 Superior Avenue in Cleveland. Our first three shows are now on sale: September 11 – *Destination Freedom: An Evening of African American Radio Plays* Between 1948 and 1950, a radio series called Destination Freedom aired on WMAQ, a local Chicago NBC station. Richard Durham created Destination Freedom in an attempt to profile significant African American historical figures and their contributions to American democracy and freedom. Durham was an African American journalist, poet, dramatist, labor organizer, and one-time Communist Party member, who began his career as part of the Writer’s Project of the WPA and later worked as a writer for The Chicago Defender. In an era when African Americans were increasingly visible in the arts, though not always in positive roles, Durham’s scripts attempted to reclaim a triumphant narrative of African American history. A discussion of the history of the series and the themes explored in the plays will follow the performance. October 30 – *War of the Worlds* 87 years ago, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre on the Air shocked the nation with their broadcast of H.G. Welles’ classic story of aliens from Mars invading Earth. With its “live as it happens” breaking news narrative style, Americans were convinced that the story was real and fled from their homes in terror. ROTLT will bring this thrilling play to life, followed by a discussion with local journalists on the impact of the initial broadcast (perhaps the first instance of a “fake news” story in our history) and the state of journalism in 2025. December 4 – *A Tale of Two Cities* One of Charles Dickens’ most revered stories. As the French Revolution unfolds in 1789, both the French and the English are affected by the consequences. Justice, class, sacrifice, love, and duty are put to the test as leaders are beheaded and a people rebel. The performance will be followed by a discussion with writers and sociologists about the legacy of the story and the continuing class struggle Americans face in modern society. Tickets are $15 - and members of Radio on the Lake Theatre's Stakeholders Club receive a $5 discount on each ticket. All performances start at 7:30 pm. Buy tickets HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/audio-gallery-radio-play-series-at-negative-s…> . To learn more about the Stakeholders Club visit our website <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/donate> or send an email to info(a)radioonthelaketheatre.org.

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Reminder FREE Workshop with Ohio City Theatre Project this Weekend
by Pandora Robertson 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Reminder for Ohio City Theatre Project (OCTP)'s FREE open workshop at Maelstrom Collaborative Arts this Saturday, July 26 from 10AM to 12PM, led by OCTP Executive Artistic Director Pandora Robertson. We are looking to connect with more artists interested in ensemble-based creation techniques as we work on our newest work-in-progress! Learn more about our physical, ensemble based process and be considered for future projects! - WHEN: July 26th 10AM-12PM. - WHERE: Maelstrom Collaborative Arts; 5403 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 - COST: FREE! - ANYTHING ELSE?: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a light snack. These rehearsals require physical movement. - REGISTRATION: Email info(a)ohiocitytheatreproject.com to secure your spot or online at Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-workshop-with-ohio-city-theatre-projec…> . - MORE INFORMATION: Email ask(a)ohiocitytheatreproject.com OCTP has produced/co-produced new works by Northeast Ohio artists, including Ray Caspio’s The Wall (2023), the film But to work! (2021) and the plays Central Concern (2019 premiere, 2022 Borderlight Festival Producer’s Choice Award) and Incendiaries (2016 premiere, 2018 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for playwriting).

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Two Chances to See Disney's Frozen Jr. at Heights Youth Theatre
by Pamela Fine 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

*HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE * presents *DISNEY'S FROZEN JR. * directed by Kelly Monaghan music directed by Stacy Bolton FRIDAY, JULY 25, 7 PM SATURDAY, JULY 26, 7 PM Wiley Middle School 2181 Miramar Boulevard University Heights, Ohio 44118 Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting: https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/tickets *box office opens 45 minutes before the show* For more details, visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Cleveland, the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Eaton Charitable Fund, the Ohio Arts Council, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Noelle Family Fund for Health, Well-being, and Enrichment, and the O'Neill Brothers Foundation

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THIS SATURDAY: A Reading of MRS LINCOLN IS MAD, by Christopher Johnston
by Craig Joseph 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Seat of the Pants is excited to present two readings of Christopher Johnston's new play, MRS. LINCOLN IS MAD, on Saturday, July 26th. There will be a matinee reading at 1:30 in Akron at Akron Christian Reformed Church; a 7:30 evening reading will take place in Westlake at Clague Playhouse. Both readings will be followed by a curated talkback with the audience, and Christopher would greatly appreciate your insights and thoughts before he does his next round of edits. MRS. LINCOLN IS MAD explores the life and struggles of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and the reverberations of mental illness across generations. The play includes descriptions of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, a discussion of sexual abuse by a family member, and mentions of animal cruelty. This fourth offering in Seat of the Pants' Salon Series is directed by Scott Esposito, produced by Lisa Wiley, and features Trey Gilpin, Lisa Langford*, Anne McEvoy, Katherine Nash, Christian Sanko, Tammy Shanley, and Doug Sutherland. Tickets are available for $10 and can be purchased at: salonseries4A.eventbrite.com <http://salonseries4a.eventbrite.com/> (Akron) salonseries4B.eventbrite.com <http://salonseries4b.eventbrite.com/> (Cleveland) We hope you can join us!

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Open Auditions: PUFFS (June 29,30) & SHREK (Aug 9,10)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

CVLT Auditions PUFFS - Auditions June 29-30, 2025 *A Magical Comedy About the Overlooked Heroes* *Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic* By Matt Cox | Directed by Daniel Hunsicker Synopsis Some people are born to do great things. Some people change the world. This is the story of the people who sit in class next to those people. And badgers. In this strangely familiar tale, we follow a story we think we know and learn how all of us are truly heroes in our own adventure. Performance Dates - September 19 – October 5, 2025 - Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM - Sundays, September 28 & October 5 at 2:00 PM - Location: CVLT, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls Audition Schedule - *Sunday, June 29th*: 3:00pm-6:00pm - *Monday, June 30th*: 7:00pm-10:00pm - *Callbacks* (if needed): Wednesday, July 2nd, 7:00pm-10:00pm *Reserve your audition slot:* https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-57211770-puffs Audition Details - Location: CVLT's River Street Playhouse (56 River Street) - 1-hour time slots with 10 people each - Cold reads from script and improv activities - Bring theater resume (if available) and headshot/photo - Video submissions accepted until June 30th if unable to attend Key Roles Available - *Wayne Hopkins*: The hero - uncool but charming, loyal, loves comics and video games - *Oliver Rivers*: Math whiz from New Jersey, smart and cerebral - *Megan Jones*: Defiant daughter of a dark wizard, desires love and acceptance - *Narrator*: Storyteller with British accent, comedy skills essential - Multiple ensemble roles requiring strong character work and impressions Rehearsal Timeline - First read-through: Week of July 27th - Regular rehearsals: Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:00 PM - Tech Week: September 14-18, 2025 ------------------------------ SHREK THE MUSICAL - Auditions August 9-10, 2025 *A Swamp-tacular Family Adventure* Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire | Music by Jeanine Tesori Directed by Chris Bizub | Musical Direction by Heidi Herczeg | Choreography by Lauren Stepanski Synopsis Based on the beloved Academy Award-winning film, this hilarious and heartwarming show brings your favorite ogre, donkey, and feisty princess to life on stage. Follow Shrek as he embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp, encountering a motley crew of fairytale misfits along the way. Performance Dates - November 14 – December 14, 2025 - Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM - Sundays at 2:00 PM (November 23, 30; December 7, 14) Audition Schedule - *Saturday, August 9th*: 12:00pm-4:00pm - *Sunday, August 10th*: 7:00pm-10:00pm - *Callbacks*: Sunday, August 17th, 6:30-10:00 PM *IMPORTANT*: In-person auditions open to ages 16+ only What to Prepare - Headshot and resume (if available) - List of conflicts September-December - One song in show style, 32 bars or less (accompanist provided) - Dance auditions and script readings at callbacks Youth Auditions (Under 16) Video submissions accepted for roles including Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Gingy, Pinocchio, and youth ensemble. Submit to: bizchris85(a)gmail.com with subject line "Shrek Auditions-CVLT" *Video submission deadline*: August 10th, 9:00 PM Featured Roles - *Shrek* (Male, 20s-40s): Our green hero with hidden layers - *Fiona* (Female, 20s-40s): Not your ordinary princess - *Donkey* (Any gender, 20s-40s): Optimistic chatterbox - *Lord Farquaad* (Male, 30s-50s): Comically short, ruthless ruler - *Dragon* (Female, 20s-40s): Imposing but tired guardian - Plus ensemble roles as fairytale creatures, guards, and townspeople Rehearsal Schedule - Begins September 22nd - Sunday-Thursday, 6:30-10:00 PM ------------------------------ Contact Information *Puffs Questions*: dhuns1515(a)gmail.com *Shrek Questions*: bizchris85(a)gmail.com *Theater Location*: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 https://cvlt.org/ *CVLT is a community theater - no acting roles are compensated. No roles have been pre-cast.* Break a leg, and we look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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