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auditions for "The Odd Couple" at G.B. Community Theatre
by Amanda Frazier 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Auditions for the G. B. Community Theatre production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple December 17 & 18, 7-9 p.m. Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 Callbacks (by invitation only) will be December 19, 7-9 p.m. Performance Dates: February 15-17 & 22-24 Directed by Bob Kilpatrick Please come prepared to read from the script. "The Odd Couple" is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Auditions are open to everyone and are held at the Ashtabula Arts Center. You do not need prior theater experience to try out for a show. If you are not cast in an on-stage role, please consider volunteering on the backstage crew - an essential part of every show's production team. There is no cost to audition for or take part in a G.B. or Straw Hat show. Please direct audition questions to Kimberly Godfrey, Director of Theater & Music, at (440) 964-3396. Please bring a list of calendar conflicts for the director of the show you're trying out for. Commitment is important, and the success of a production relies heavily on everyone from leads to ensemble being responsible and consistent in showing up for rehearsals. PLEASE NOTE: existing conflicts do not automatically mean you can't/won't be cast! Amanda Frazier Marketing & PR Director Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 (440) 964-3396

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Auditions for Hairspray for the Akron Civic Theatre's Millennial Theatre Project
by Megan Harvey 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S MILLENNIAL THEATRE PROJECT Casting for: HAIRSPRAY Millennial Theatre Project prides itself on non-traditional casting and we are looking for DIVERSITY AND MINORITIES to audition for this large cast. AUDITION LOCATION: Akron Civic Theatre - 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 Audition Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Audition Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM SHOW INFORMATION: Performances are January 10, 11, 12 at 8:00 PM and January 12, 13 at 3:00 PM Rehearsals start the week of November 25 Rehearsals will be Sunday thru Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. WHAT TO PREPARE: 5-minute increments. Prepare two 16 bar songs of your choice in the style of the show. All songs will be performed acapella. TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Please email mharvey(a)akroncivic.com or call 330-535-3179, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and ask for Megan.

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Berko preview: Apollos Fire to present "O'Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths"
by Roy Berko 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

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Casting and Musician call for Twinsburg Public Library Play
by Meredith Aistrope 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Hello everyone! I'm the director of the winter Twinsburg Public Library play "World War II Radio Christmas" and I'm looking for actors of either gender, 18 or older. This play is as live radio play with actors playing multiple characters. Read an excerpt here- https://www.playscripts.com/play/2583 . Interested? Contact me at mere.aistrope(a)gmail.com. I'm also looking for volunteer musicians to perform with this live radio play. Songs include Christmas classics, such as "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas", and 1940's hits, such as " Accentuate the Positive" and "Shoo Shoo Baby". Interested? Contact me at mere.aistrope(a)gmail.com. WWII Radio Christmas_pianist.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B54J-jmzNC-SWWxSTExfWVRxZXVrQm5FV1NYQWFiSk…> Thank you! Meredith Aistrope

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FINAL WEEKEND | Everything is Okay (and other helpful lies) at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Cleveland Public Theatre presents Everything is Okay (and other helpful lies)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/everything-is-okay…> Written and Composed by Melissa Crum & Caitlin Lewins, 2016/2017 Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellows. Directed by Matthew Wright. OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 10 In this hot mess musical, a group of close friends struggles to navigate the tragedies of life. Guided by poor decision-making and maybe too much alcohol, these buddies try anything to find happiness while the ties of friendship fray. This dark musical comedy is a celebration of the not-so-happy ways in which we persevere, grow, and change-whether we want to or not. Cheers! World Premiere. FEATURING: Melissa Crum, Madelyn Hayes, Caitlin Lewins, Joshua McElroy, Matt O'Shea, and Jerry Tucker. THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan - Producer Buck McDaniel, 2018/2019 Kulas Theatre Composer Fellow - Music Director, Orchestrator, Arranger Sarah Lynne Bailey - Stage Manager Aaron Benson - Scenic Designer Benjamin Gantose - Lighting Designer Nina Rossi - Choreographer Cyrus Taylor - Sound Designer Jaclyn Vogel - Costume Designer John Karkosiak - Guitar Chris Demarco - Bass Evan Mitchell - Percussion Tickets are $15 - $35. Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Preview: $15 Standard Price (Monday, Thursday): $15 Standard Price (Friday, Saturday): $35 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Holiday Family Fun Day With The Illusion Factory
by Matthew J. Wilks 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

The Illusion Factory presents "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Directed by Stephanie Wilbert Featuring Matthew Wilks and Shley Snider. Enjoy a performance of this two-person, holiday classic performed with festive excitement by The Illusion Factory players. This Christmas-time favorite by Dr. Seuss is appropriate for the whole family. Wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater to this holiday event. The best one wins a prize! Meet and greet the actors for a short Q&A after the show! All are invited to participate in a 30 minute holiday inspired Theater performance workshop after the performance. The workshop will include Theater improvisation, acting, and movement games! Fun for the whole family!! Before and after the performance feel free to join in on our activity stations!!!! Door's will open one hour prior to performance. All proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit The Illusion Factory and its mission to inspire children’s creativity through touring exciting and engaging theater performances and residency workshops to as many school children as possible throughout the state of Ohio. Tickets are $10 per person for general admission seating and are available online or at the door. Children 3 years and under are free. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Theater Workshop will follow after Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest!!! For more information or to reserve your seat please call: 330376-5700 or email: theillusionfactoryakron(a)gmail.com

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NOW ENROLLING! Kids Fall Film Programs at Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

*LAKEWOOD YOUNG FILMMAKERS ACADEMY* is excited to announce TWO filmmaking programs *THIS FALL!* *8 WEEK FILM SCHOOL* Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy is a comprehensive film studies program specifically designed for kids and teens ages 10-17. Movies are an important part of our lives and more and more kids are becoming interested in how they are made. LYFA's 8 Week Program is designed to give your child a crash course in how to create professional movies from start to finish. >From screenwriting to lighting and sound, to camera work to editing, LYFA's award winning instructors will guide your child through the creative process and onto a journey of artistic expression using the cinematic arts. Classes begin Tuesday, September 11 from 6pm-8pm Visit: https://www.lakewoodyfa.com/classes to ENROLL *FRIDAY NIGHT FILM CLUBS* *LYFA Film Club* invites both boy and girl students grades 8-12 to the Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy Friday nights from 7-9pm, beginning September 7, to talk about classic and current films. Members are assigned a movie to watch at home each week prior to the discussion. There will be one field trip scheduled to the Cinematheque at the Cleveland Institute of Art to watch a classic film and tour the projection booth. **Members of Female Filmmaker Fridays also get membership in this group and are welcome to stay. * *Female Filmmaker Fridays* is an 8 week film club where female students grades 8-12 interested in film and filmmaking are invited to the Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy to meet other women who work in the industry and learn about a variety of topics pertaining to filmmaking. There will be presentations, speaker forums and opportunities for mentoring. The intention of this group is to encourage girls to pursue the film and television industry as a future career. *Female Filmmaker Fridays will be held Fridays from 6-7pm beginning September 7-October 26. **This program is hosted by film and TV producer and 2 time Emmy winner Hollie Brubaker!* Visit: https://www.lakewoodyfa.com/filmfridays to ENROLL

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Get Into the Holiday Spirit - NunCrackers at Independence Community Theater
by Rtodd Todd 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Only 2 More Weekends to see this hilarious musical! Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin Directed by Richard Todd Music Direction by Gail Wirick Choreographed by Debbie Conway and Christine Ritchea Produced with permission of Tams-Witmark Synopsis: Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical is the first "TV Special" taped by the sisters in their convent basement studio for Cable Access. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil and some of Mt. Saint Helen's most talented students. It features all new songs including: Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Comin' To Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It's Better to Give Than To Receive. This show is filled with "Nunsense" humor, some of your favorite carols, a "Secret Santa," and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright. Dates: November 2, 3; 9, 10; 16, 17, 2018 at 8:00pm November 11, 18, 2018 at 2:00pm Tickets: $12 at door Reserve by calling 216-447-0443 We accept cash, check, & credit. Address: 6652 Brecksville Rd, Cleveland, OH 44131

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Ohio's Poet Laureate Dave Lucas reads in Akron!
by Theresa Gottl Brightman 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

*Dave Lucas, Ohio's current and second-ever Poet Laureate will be reading his poems and answering questions at November's Latitudes Poetry Night!* *Wednesday, November 21 at 7pm* *Compass Coffee (647 E. Market St, Akron 44304)* Dave Lucas’s first poetry collection, Weather, was published in 2011 by University of Georgia Press and was awarded the 2012 Ohioana Book Award for Poetry. Shortly after publication, former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove named him as one of thirteen “young poets to watch.” His poetry has been anthologized in The Bedford Introduction to Literature and Best New Poets 2005; and has appeared in such journals as The American Poetry Review, Blackbird, The Paris Review, Poetry, Slate, The Threepenny Review and Virginia Quarterly Review. In 2012, Lucas co-founded Brews and Prose, a monthly literary series hosted at Market Garden Brewery. He served as the program’s Creative Director from its inception through 2017. In 2016, he served as the inaugural William N. Skirball Writers’ Center writer-in-residence at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. After Dave's reading, there will also be an opportunity to read your own poems (or those of others) during open mic! *Join the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/583468588737032/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/583468588737032/>* -- tmgottl(a)gmail.com

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Orange High School Presents 12 ANGRY JURORS
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Orange Community Education and Recreation* *OHS THESPIANS PRESENTS…* *12 Angry Jurors* BY REGINALD ROSE DIRECTED BY WILL SANBORN *November 9th & 10th at 7:00pm* Orange High School Auditorium 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 *Tickets at the door: $5 students / $10 adults* Life is in their hands - death is on their minds! Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation -- *Jackie DiFrangia* *Stagecrafters Associate* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103 <216-831-8601%20ext.%20510>* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- 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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