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New A Cappella Ensemble auditions in Canton OH
by Carol Olson 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Olson <mailto:colson@voicesofcanton.org> colson(a)voicesofcanton.org 330-455-1000 Photos Available Upon Request VOICES OF CANTON, INC. (VOCI) TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR NEW A CAPPELLA ENSEMBLE CANTON, OH - AUGUST 14, 2018 The VOICES OF CANTON announces auditions for new a cappella ensemble. Auditions will be held on August 30th from 4:00PM-9:00PM and August 31st from 4:00PM-7:00PM, at the Cultural Center for the Arts, located at 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702. VOX AUDIO is Canton's first civic a cappella vocal ensemble of its kind. Inspired by musical groups like the PENTATONIX and the PITCH PERFECT movie franchise, VOX AUDIO is an auditioned unaccompanied performance ensemble that uses tonal color, imitation of instrumental sounds, beautiful harmonic textures and beatboxing to explore the beauty and endless possibilities of the human voice. Under the direction of North Canton native, Brian D. Kieffer, VOX AUDIO sings unaccompanied vocal charts derived from contemporary pop/rock hits as well as jazz arrangements from the American songbook. Receiving his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and his masters' degree in choral conducting from Kent State University, Kieffer has taught at Glen Oak High School for 28 years. His vocal jazz ensembles have received numerous awards in national competitions as well as accolades and respect from experts in the field of vocal jazz. In addition to his work in Plain Local Schools, he is an adjunct fine arts faculty member at Malone University where he conducts the Women's Concert Choir, the Stark County High School Honors Choir as well as applied voice. He was most recently honored as "Outstanding Stark County Music Educator" by the Canton Symphony Orchestra. AUDITION DETAILS and REQUIREMENTS - Thursday, August 30; 4:00 - 9:00 PM - Friday, August 31; 4:00 - 7:00 PM - VOCI office, located at 1001 Market Ave N, Canton OH 44702 - Requests for audition times can be made by emailing info(a)VoicesOfCanton.org - Those auditioning will be required to: 1. Sing vocalization exercises (as prompted by director) to demonstrate tone quality, range, flexibility as well as the ability to blend with other voices 2. Match (vocally recreate) pitches and sequences of pitches as played on the piano to demonstrate aural skills and intonation 3. Sing/perform 32 measures of a song without accompaniment - One verse and One chorus are sufficient - Choose any style that features the best parts of your voice; remembering that this ensemble is geared more toward contemporary styles of singing 4. For those interested in beatboxing, vocally improvise three stylistically different rhythmic patterns 5. For basses, improvise a "walking bass line" under a twelve bar blues as played on the piano by director Ensemble Information - Group membership and audition results will be announced Monday, September 3rd - Starting September 6th, rehearsals will be each Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:30 PM (location TBD) Contact Information: Telephone: 1-330-455-1000 Email Address: <mailto:colson@voicesofcanton.org> colson(a)voicesofcanton.org

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Meisner lessons in Hudson
by Barbara Stitzer 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Interested in bringing reality to your acting? I studied acting for two of the best years of my life with the Great Sandy Meisner, taught for seven years in Los Angeles, and spent the summer teaching a teen Meisner class, and and adult Meisner class at OPA and will contunue there this fall. I am now also accepting students for my own teen and adult Meisner Acting class at my home studio in Hudson. Private lessons and audition prep too! Want to be a part of it? Give me a call/text at 330.714.6261 or email me at 330.714.6261. -- All my best, Barb Stitzer Barb Stitzer Photography Stalk Me! www.barbstitzer.com 330.714.6261 "Like" me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Barbara-Stitzer-Photography/453257… follow me on Instagram Http://www.instagram.com/barbstitzerphotography

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Terms of Endearment opens this Friday at Western Reserve playhouse
by Dawn Yamokoski 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Western Reserve Playhouse is thrilled to be bringing to its stage “Terms of Endearment”, adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon and based on the Oscar-winning film by James L. Bret. This wonderful play runs August 17-September 1, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; with a 2PM Matinee on Sunday August 26th). Challenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in the stage adaptation, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Larry McMurtry and the 1983 film. Though Emma is often exasperated by her highly-opinionated mother, Aurora, they talk every day about their problems, from Aurora finding unexpected love even as she becomes a reluctant grandmother, to Emma’s struggle in her troubled marriage. When they need one another most, will they be able to find courage in each other? This funny and touching story captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and lovers, both old and new. Karen Rose directs this stage adaptation of the emotional movie, filled with tenderness and comedy. This show features the amazing acting works of Kerry Scanlon, Annette Fernandez, Craig Webb, Corey East, Lisa Rupple, and Austin Sasser. Showtimes: 8PM Fridays and Saturdays and with a 2PM Matinee on Sunday August 26th. Tickets are $17.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Seniors and Students. Reserve tickets at westernreserveplayhouse.org or call 330-620-7314.

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Children's Dance Teachers Wanted
by Cleveland, Dance To EvOLvE 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Children’s Dance Teachers in tap, ballet and hip hop NEEDED in Greater Cleveland locations. Multiple days and time options. Hiring ASAP for September classes. Join a team who is passionate about giving the best and connecting with children. www.dancetoevolve.com/cleveland <http://www.dancetoevolve.com/cleveland> More Details Here: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/edu/d/childrens-dance-teachers/6660408883.… <https://cleveland.craigslist.org/edu/d/childrens-dance-teachers/6660408883.…> Brittany White I Director Dance To EvOLvE I Dance Today For Your Life Tomorrow Dance Classes & Camps, Private Parties, Daycare & School Programs 440-379-0682 www.dancetoevolve.com/cleveland

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FX Makeup Artist Needed
by Akron Design 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Busy year round Halloween and Theater Costume shop located in Akron, Oh is currently accepting applications for a makeup / FX artist. Individual we are looking for should have some knowledge of Ben Nye, Mehron, and Prosaide products. Ideal candidate we would like to have basic background with FX products and their application, to assist customers with their creepy creations.This is a temporary position for the upcoming Halloween season. Great way to supplement your current income and or Christmas money.I will work around other work or school schedules.Must be dependable. 18 and over preferred. Please contact Mary at 330-644-0425 if you are interested for more details. M-W-F 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and T & Th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Thank you, Mary L. Fisher General Manager Akron Design & Costume LLC 330-644-0425

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Tickets Going Fast! Les Hunter's DOWN BY CONTACT Aug 17 - Sep 2
by Playwrights Local 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

*//// The first three weekends are sold-out! * *//////// Get your tickets for August 31 - September 2 quick!* Playwrights Local & Dobama Theatre Present A World Premiere DOWN BY CONTACT A new play by Les Hunter Directed by Dale Heinen < Showpage <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/down-by-contact/> > < Interview <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2018/07/prolific-playwright-les-hunter…> and Preview <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2018/07/playwrights-locals-world-premi…> at *In the Land of Cleve *> ========================== SHOWDATES August 17 - September 2, 2018 Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm Sunday at 3:00 pm VENUE Tudor House at Gilmour Academy 34001 Cedar Road <https://www.google.com/maps/place/34001+Cedar+Rd,+Gates+Mills,+OH+44040/@41…> Gates Mills, Ohio 44040 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/34001+Cedar+Rd,+Gates+Mills,+OH+44040/@41…> < Parking Map <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DBC-Gilmour-Map.…> > TICKETS $18 Adults | $15 Seniors & Groups | $12 Students Buy Online <https://dobama.secure.force.com/ticket/?mc_cid=2641de3e75&mc_eid=[UNIQID]#d…> (216) 932-3396 *The Tudor House a 100-year old structure without central air conditioning. Please consider dressing lightly. *Due to other limitations of this site-specific venue, there is no handicapped access for this production. ======================================== In Down by Contact, a down-and-out retired quarterback must decide between his allegiance to his former teammates and his love for his family. Struggling with the debilitating brain disease CTE, he tries to save the last vestige of his glory days: his lavish home. The lives of retired players and their families inspire the events of this new site-specific play, produced in Gilmour Academy’s stately Tudor House. ================================= CAST John Busser Corin B. Self Liam Stilson Margi Zitelli CREATIVE TEAM Inda Blatch-Geib -- Costume Designer Walter Boswell -- Set Designer Wes Calkin -- Lighting Designer Lucas Clark -- Production Manager/House Manager Tyler Collins -- Social Media Promotions EJ Dahl -- Assistant Director Daniel McNamara -- Sound Designer Chris Seibert -- Production Support Bronwyn Sheptak -- House Intern Leigh Tennant -- Stage Manager

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Audition for MTC's National Award Winning Junior Company and NEWSIES!
by Mercury Theatre Company 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

AUDITION FOR MERCURY THEATRE COMPANY'S NATIONAL AWARD WINNING JUNIOR COMPANY AND JOIN THE CAST OF MTC'S PRODUCTION OF DISNEY'S NEWSIES! Mercury Theatre Company is currently seeking youth ages 11-18 to participate in their Junior Company for the upcoming season. Membership in the Junior Company is by invitation only. Audition timeslots and directions are listed below. Membership in the MTC Junior Company includes the following: - Up to 8 intensive training sessions with professional trainers, including music, acting, dance and tumbling. - Participation as a cast member in MTC's full-scale production of Disney's Newsies (December 21-23 in South Euclid). - Participation in the National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando (February 22-24, 2019 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL). - Opportunity to compete as a solo and/or duo in the National Performing Arts Festival. *NOTE: Company members will be responsible for travel costs associated with the trip as well as training fees. More information will be available at auditions. Fundraising opportunities will be available. Directed by: Pierre-Jacques Brault Musical Direction: Jason Falkofsky Choreographer: Jake Washabaugh Gymnastics Coach: Greg Skupski Auditions will take place on Friday, August 31, from 6:30-9PM and on Saturday, September 1, from 10AM-12:30PM. All participants are expected to audition. Individual auditions will be scheduled and each participant is expected to attend the dance call following his/her scheduled audition time. Dance auditions will take place at the following times for each date: On Friday 8/31: 7:20PM and 8:40PM On Saturday 9/1: 10:50AM and 12:10PM Click this link to sign up for an audition time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b45afa82cab9-mtc1819<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F90…> LOCATION: Mercury Theatre Company is located at Notre Dame College's Regina Hall. Auditions and rehearsals are expected to take place at this location. Address is as follows: 1857 South Green Road South Euclid, OH 44121 WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a short contemporary musical theater piece that does not exceed 1-minute in length. A professional accompanist will be provided; please have your music in original key and in a 3-ring binder with pages copied back to back. A headshot and resume will be helpful. You will be asked to dance, so please bring comfortable shoes. SCHEDULE: Regular rehearsals will begin Saturday, September 15, 2018, and will take place each Saturday for at least 8 weeks. Additional rehearsals will be added in November as required. Each Saturday rehearsal will include up to 3 hours of intensive training and 3 hours of show rehearsal. Exact times are TBD and may vary week to week, but most Saturday rehearsals will begin at 10AM and run until 5PM. Please bring your calendar to the auditions so you can note any conflicts at that time. Please note that all company members must be available from 5-10PM from December 16-20 for tech rehearsals. PERFORMANCE DATES: Dec. 21-23, 2018 (South Euclid) Feb. 22-24, 2019 (Orlando) CASTING: Casting decisions will be announced by Sunday, September 9th, and company members are expected to accept their roles no later than the first rehearsal. All actors who are invited to the Junior Company are expected to perform in the South Euclid performance in December as well as the National Performing Arts Festival in February. Additional questions can be directed to mymercury(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org or 216.771.5862. Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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WORLD PREMIER. The long awaited film... THE FINAL GOODBYE
by Mark . 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

*W O R L D P R E M I E R* *THE FINAL GOODBYE* *FEATURING* Eddy Mars Mark Mayo Danny Bass Robert Shumay James Kovach B.R. Tatalovic Joel Anger Jeff Anger Diana Flack Rhonda Kisel James R. Smith Donn R. Nottage Suzy Milano Jenny Norton Lenny Harris Hanisha V. Pursley ...and others *DIRECTED BY* Robert Swanson & Donn R. Nottage *EDITED BY* James Neyman *"An aging private eye is drawn into a web of kidnappings, murder, and Nazi treasure in 1961 Cleveland"* *SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9th, 7pm.* *at the historic* *CAPITOL THEATER* *1390 W.65th St. (W.65 & Detroit Ave) Cleveland Ohio* *216-651-7295* *for information, trailer and tickets, go to* https://clevelandcinemas.com/movie/275174/The-Final-Goodbye- Trailer-and-Info/20340 *Order soon. This event is sure to sell out.*

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Akron Symphony auditions for WEST SIDE STORY singers
by Thomas Moore 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

The Akron Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for a concert version of Leonard Bernstein's WEST SIDE STORY, to be performed on May 4, 2019, at 8 p.m. at The University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Initial auditions will take place on September 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 263 East Mill Street, in Akron. Callbacks, as necessary, will be held on September 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All roles paid. Equity contracts available, if needed. An ethnically diverse cast is desired. Rehearsals will begin in early April, with a few music rehearsals a week, and will increase in frequency the week prior to May 4th for light staging and tech. Available roles are as follows: D - This character speaks dialogue. S - This character sings solo portions. T - This character sings as part of a group. TONY (D/S) MARIA (D/S) Shark Girls ANITA (S) ROSALIA (S) CONSUELO (S) FRANCISCA (S) TERESITA (T) ESTELLA (T) Shark Guys BERNARDO (T) CHINO (T) PEPE (T) INDIO (T) LUIS (T) NIBBLES / KRUPKE (T/D) Jet Guys RIFF (D/S) ACTION (D/S) A-RAB (D/S) BABY JOHN (D/S) SNOWBOY (D/T) DIESEL (D/S) Jet Girls GRAZIELLA (T) VELMA / SOMEWHERE SOLOIST (S) MINNIE (T) CLARICE (T) PAULINE (T) ANYBODYS (T) Those interested in auditioning should: * E-mail director Craig Joseph at craigjose(a)gmail.com to set up an appointment. If you have a digital version of a headshot and resume, please include that in your submission. If not, no worries. * Prepare 32 bars of music from a musical of your choice. Please bring sheet music for an accompanist who will be available to you at auditions. * Also, please bring your calendar to auditions, as we will be asking you about scheduling conflicts. -30-

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JEKYLL & HYDE: In Concert - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

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