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DEADLINE EXTENDED! CPT Announces New Play Development Request for Proposals
by Beth Wood 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Cleveland Public Theatre announces 2018/2019 New Play Development Request for Proposals Deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, June 18th, 2018 CPT's New Play Development CPT's mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking performances and life-changing education programs. CPT's programming agenda is to produce work that is outside the mainstream, offering a much broader range of work available to the Cleveland public and expanding the impact and originality of theatre across the country. CPT strives to make work that is excellent, extraordinary, and nationally competitive. Our new play development programs are based on our years of experience, community input, and key principles of: focusing on artists; valuing diversity of approach, aesthetics, and perspective; and balancing impact with investment. We envision CPT as a nationally recognized hub for the development of new theatre that is extraordinary, edgy, and relevant. We hope to be a model for nurturing local talent in similar sized markets, the most regarded cultivator of new theatre for Cleveland audiences, a laboratory for promising research and investigation, and a launcher of nationally significant new plays. Check out CPT's New Play Development Programs and applications below! Entry Point Every project is unique and has unique needs. Some playwrights need a director to work with, others just need time in the rehearsal room with their ensemble, or a way to share a short fragment and get feedback. Entry Point is a platform for artists to develop their work in the early stages of creation. CPT will customize its support of projects and provide a festival forum to share that work with the public. Entry Point can include staged readings, works-in-progress, open rehearsals, in-progress installations, and guest panel discussions featuring national leaders of our field in seven venues on the CPT campus. Audiences and artists travel to different stages to experience new work representing a broad spectrum of style, aesthetic, and content. Feedback at Entry Point is low-risk and focused on nurturing projects. Click the links below to download the application. Entry Point Request for Proposals - Microsoft Word<http://www.cptonline.org/entry-point-18-rfp/> Entry Point Request for Proposals - PDF<http://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/…> Test Flight Test Flight offers opportunities to artists who are interested in co-producing works with us. Test Flight is a multi-week series where artists are given the keys to the theatre to develop their projects to a workshop level. In addition to serving local artists, Test Flight will also be open to national and international artists who wish to come to Cleveland to develop their pieces. Feedback for this series will be specific to each project, developed by the artist, and vetted/approved by CPT. Click the links below to download the application. Test Flight Local Request for Proposals - Microsoft Word<http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-18-rfp/> Test Flight Local Request for Proposals - PDF<http://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/…> Test Flight Non-local Request for Proposals - Microsoft Word<http://www.cptonline.org/non-local-test-flight-18-rfp/> Test Flight Non-local Request for Proposals - PDF<http://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/…> Catapult The most extensive of CPT's development programs, Catapult is intended to move projects that are outside the mainstream and align with CPT's aesthetic from early to mid-development phase to being "production-ready." Each process is customized to the work. Projects may receive a series of readings, significant rehearsal time, and workshop productions. Playwright/Creators of Catapult projects will receive the Nord Family Foundation Fellowship and, while developing their work, will play an active role in the life of the theatre. Click the links below to download the application. Catapult Request for Proposals - Microsoft Word<http://www.cptonline.org/catapult-18-rfp/> Catapult Request for Proposals - PDF<http://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/…> Beth Wood Associate Artistic Director Cleveland Public Theatre 216-631-2727 ext. 206 bwood(a)cptonline.org<mailto:bwood@cptonline.org>

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Auditions for FOR COLORED GIRLS
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for FOR COLORED GIRLS Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: This groundbreaking "choreopoem" is a spellbinding collection of vivid prose and free verse narratives about and performed by Black women. Capturing the brutal, tender and dramatic lives of contemporary Black women, For Colored Girls... offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative dance, music and poetry. Directed by: Maya Nicholson Auditions will be held July 17th and 18th from 7-9pm. All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot/resume. All Avenue Arts Actors are considered volunteers and will be unpaid. Rehearsals will begin July 22nd and will generally run Sun-Thursday evenings. Show dates are September 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd at 8pm and September 16th at 2pm. CHARACTERS: Lady in Red Lady in Blue Lady in Purple Lady in Yellow Lady in Rose Lady in Green Lady in Orange SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-forcolored <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-forcolored> Please direct all questions to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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STAGING YOUR STORY Craft Talk on Wed 6/20
by Playwrights Local 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

*Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 pmFree* *Staging Your Story:* *A discussion with Les Hunter and Terrence Spivey, moderated by Christopher Johnston* Presented by Playwrights Local With Literary Cleveland Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern 11625 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH 44106 <https://maps.google.com/?q=11625+Euclid+Ave,+Cleveland+OH+44106&entry=gmail…> *INFO:* http://www.litcleveland.org/staging-your-story.html <https://playwrightslocal.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d3ba3054a822e95…> Between the Lines is a reading series where award-winning local authors discuss the craft of writing. In June, what better way to learn the craft of storytelling than by studying its birthplace: the theater. Playwright Les Hunter and director Terrence Spivey will discuss how to cast characters, construct sets, direct action, and keep the audience engaged—no matter what you're writing. Relevant for prose writers, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all kinds. The discussion will be moderated by playwright Christopher Johnston. Q & A to follow.

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CALL FOR DIRECTORS!!
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

AVENUE ARTS MARKETPLACE & THEATRE IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR THEIR 2019 SEASON Resumes are now being accepted for directors for the 2019 Season of Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre! The 2019 Season consists of 8 Plays and 1 Musical (Some productions already have directors assigned.) All directors are paid a stipend of $250 for plays and $300 for musicals. All interested parties should email their resume to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>. Resumes will be reviewed by David Lee (Artistic Director), Jared Sparks (Managing Director), and Tricia Ostertag (Producing Manager). Accepted resumes will be contacted for a face-to-face interview following review. Thanks, Avenue Arts Staff

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FINAL WEEKEND | MAY 17 – JUNE 16: 5 weekends of contemporary dance by Northeast Ohio and national artists
by Caitlin Lewins 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Cleveland Public Theatre presents DANCEWORKS 2018<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/category/series/dan…> ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE MAY 17 – JUNE 16 Gordon Square Theatre, 7:30pm Every year, Cleveland Public Theatre welcomes the opportunity to showcase Northeast Ohio’s contemporary dance companies as they premiere new work and revive celebrated performances. Six dance companies the stage in this acclaimed series. The full listing of company bios and show descriptions is available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>. Week 1: May 17 – May 19<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/week-1-verb-ballets/> Verb Ballets Fresh Inventions Week 2: May 24 – 26 <http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/week-2-morrisondanc…> MorrisonDance Celebrating 20 years of creativity Week 3: May 31 – June 2 <http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/week-3-inlet-dance-…> Inlet Dance Theatre …home… Week 4: June 7 – 9 (DOUBLE BILL)<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/week-4-oberlin-danc…> Oberlin Dance Project Forgone Territory Marquez Dance Project Ripple Effect Week 5: June 14 – 16<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/week-5-double-edge-…> Double-Edge Dance Love Cry/Reckoning Tickets are $12 – $30. Students/Seniors receive $3 off on Friday and Saturday nights. All Thursdays are $12. 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. (Order early at CPT – no sneaky ticket fees, ever.) 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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Reminder: 'Plaza Suite' Auditions at Cassidy, Tomorrow!
by The Cassidy Theatre 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

*A reminder: we still have one more night of auditions left, tomorrow June 12th! If you're interested in being a part of our production, we'd love to see you there!* *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *The Cassidy Theatre Announces Auditions for:* *PLAZA SUITE* Written By Neil Simon Directed By Dan Sekanic *Audition/Callback Dates:* - Auditions: June 10th & June 12th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Callbacks: June 13th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Note: Callbacks are by invitation only, and are only held if the director feels it necessary. *OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary* - Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available - Community Theater production. Actors receive no monetary compensation. *Show Dates:* - August 3rd - 5th , August 17th - 26th - Friday/Saturday Showtimes : 8:00 p.m. - Sunday Showtimes : 3:00 p.m. *Location: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, OH 44130 *Seeking:* - 3 women, 30's – 50's - 3 men, 30's – 50's - 1 woman, 20's - 1 man, 20's *Please be prepared for the following:* - Bring a current Head shot and Resume. - Sides and scenes will be provided to read from the script. - Have any foreseeable conflicts you may have with the rehearsal/performance period ready to be listed. *Synopsis:* The play is composed of three acts, each involving different characters but all set in Suite 719 of New York City's Plaza Hotel. The first act, Visitor >From Mamaroneck, introduces the audience to not-so-blissfully wedded couple Sam and Karen Nash, who are revisiting their honeymoon suite in an attempt by Karen to bring the love back into their marriage. Her plan backfires and the two become embroiled in a heated argument about whether or not Sam is having an affair with his secretary. The act ends with Sam leaving (allegedly to attend to urgent business) and Karen sadly reflecting on how much things have changed since they were young. The second act, Visitor from Hollywood, involves a meeting between movie producer Jesse Kiplinger and his old flame, suburban housewife Muriel Tate. Muriel - aware of his reputation as a smooth-talking ladies' man - has come for nothing more than a chat between old friends, promising herself she will not stay too long. Jesse, however, has other plans in mind and repeatedly attempts to seduce her. The third act, Visitor from Forest Hills, revolves around married couple Roy and Norma Hubley on their daughter Mimsey's wedding day. In a rush of nervousness, Mimsey has locked herself in the suite's bathroom and refuses to leave. This is the most comic of the acts, filled with increasingly outrageous slapstick moments depicting her parents' frantic attempts to cajole her into attending her wedding while the gathered guests await the trio's arrival downstairs. The scene ends and they finally get married. *If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre Box Office at 440*-*842*-*4600, open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.*

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Open Caption Performance of Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin!
by Natasha Fly 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Accessibility | Cleveland Play House Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin In a virtuoso performance, award-winning showman and Cleveland favorite Hershey Felder (George Gershwin Alone, Maestro: Leonard Bernstein) brings to life the remarkable story of America's Composer, Irving Berlin. From the depths of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia, to New York's Lower East Side, and ultimately all over the country and the world, Irving Berlin's story epitomizes the American Dream. Featuring the composer's most popular and enduring songs, from "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Always," "Blue Skies," "God Bless America," "Puttin' on the Ritz," "There's No Business Like Show Business," to "White Christmas," and the score of "Annie Get Your Gun," Felder's signature creation of character and musical performance will make this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable journey in song. Open Caption Performance SUNDAY, JUNE 17 | 2:30 PM Outcalt Theatre (Playhouse Square) Open caption performances are accompanied by a four-foot-long LED sign that will scroll three lines of text from an experienced captioner in-sync with the spoken dialogue on stage. For $20 accessible tickets visit: https://goo.gl/ePXg4t A limited number of tickets are available for each performance beginning one month prior to each show date. Tickets may be ordered over the phone by calling CPH Subscriber Services at 216.400.7096 or on our website: clevelandplayhouse.com. Make sure to use promo code OPEN when ordering.

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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS... Win a $10, 000 College Scholarship! Only 3 Weeks remain for Online AUDITIONS!
by Renee Greller 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Love to sing? Want to win a college scholarship? Then participate in Shining Star CLE 2018- a Northeast Ohio* high school solo-singing competition! It's easy and free to enter- only FOUR weeks remain to upload your video audition to shiningstarcle.org. Auditions end July 1, 2018. 4 college scholarships will be awarded: 1st Place: $10,000 plus the opportunity to perform with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra 2nd Place: $5,000 3rd Place: $2,500 4th Place: $1,000 Bonus: $2,500 to the music department of the 1st place winner! The top 10 finalists will perform on stage of the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square at The Finals Performance & Competition on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Visit shiningstarcle.org * 216.910.2633 * drothschild(a)montefiorecare.org<mailto:drothschild@montefiorecare.org>. *Must have a 2019-2022 graduation date, must be from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage or Summit Counties, home-schooled students included.

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Stagecrafters Auditions for Heathers: High School Edition
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

*STAGECRAFTERS AUDITIONS* *HEATHERS: **HIGH SCHOOL EDITION* Director: Will Sanborn Assistant Director: Jackie DiFrangia Music Director: Malik Khalfani Auditions open to incoming high school freshmen through college seniors Dates: Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12 Times: 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: Orange High School Auditorium - 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Callbacks: (Invite only) Wednesday, June 13 from 4:00pm-8:00pm Show dates: Friday and Saturday August 10 and 11 at 7:00pm Rehearsal dates: June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 28-August 9. Starting July 28, rehearsals will be anywhere from 10am-10pm, so please block off those entire two weeks in your schedule. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4ca5ab28aaf58-heathers <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F50…> Please sign up for a 5-minute time slot. Come prepared with 32 bars of a pop/rock musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume. Please also be aware of any potential conflicts. Once rehearsals have begun, it will be very difficult to work around conflicts that are not listed on your original audition form. If you accept a role in the show, each cast member is required to pay a fee to help subsidize the cost of mounting this production. A $50 participation fee and $25 costume fee are due at the first rehearsal (June 24). Each cast member must also sell $175 worth of ads. The ad fee can come from a local business, parents, friends, family, etc. Please note that Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) contains mature content. While it has been adapted by the authors to suit the needs of the high school performer (what was rated R is now PG-13), it is important that parents and students discuss and approve of the subject matter prior to auditioning. If you are unable to make it to auditions, please email Jackie at jdifrangia(a)orangecsd.org for information about submitting a video audition. -- *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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Auditions for Shrek at Silhouette Productions
by Douglas Bailey 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Open auditions for Shrek The Musical at Silhouette Productions! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Produced by Charlotte Mirabile Directed by Douglas F. Bailey II Musically Directed by Dave Coxe Choreography by Jen Justice When: June 20th and 27th from 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm. No appointment necessary. Please arrive at 7:00 pm and be prepared to move. CALLBACKS July 7th 12-5 PM if necessary by invitation only. Production Dates: October 12-21 Where: Shore Cultural Center Room 242 What to prepare: Please prepare two 32 bar cuts of contrasting musical theatre songs in the style of the show. Please also prepare a short joke. SHREK will begin rehearsals August 26th and runs October 12-21. Rehearsals will generally be Sunday Afternoons, and Monday-Thursday evenings. There are no AEA contracts for this production. ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE. QUESTIONS? Email the director at douglasfbaileyii(a)gmail.com A Note on Casting: It is the director's goal to engage a large and diverse cast in this family friendly classic. All races, creeds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and body types are encouraged to audition and will be considered for all roles when casting.

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